The ALTER Tapes

This week on the Alter Tapes podcast Adrian teams up with Kat to discuss Julia Max’s 2020 short “ Pieces of Me ”. They discuss the horrors of Hollywood auditions, beauty standards and the eating of human flesh.  Premise: “A struggling young starlet uncovers a deadly secret which may be the key to the fame and fortune she so desperately craves.” Connect with your co-hosts: > Adrian: @adrian...

In the latest episode of The ALTER Tapes, Adrian and Joe drive out to Robbie Barclay’s short “ Backstroke ”. We discuss power hierarchies, unusual readings, threatening men and skinning dipping!  Premise: Two runaway teens steal a car with dreams of heading down to Florida, but things take a dark turn after a dangerous game. Connect with your co-hosts: >Adrian: @adrianraee / @slash_her_pod...

In the latest episode of The ALTER Tapes, Ryan and Joe discuss David Mikalson’s short ' Stuck .' We discuss disposing of bodies, dick trauma, the temptation to extend shorts (or not!), and why Becky doesn't realize she's in a horror movie. Premise: A gymnastics coach must deal with a man who has taken an interest in the young girls she coaches. The man makes a bold move and the coach responds with...

This week on The ALTER Tapes, Sharai Bohannon and Brother Ghoulish discuss Roxy Shih’s short ‘ The Visit ’. Come hear us unpack this short's themes of the pressures against women (especially those in cultural intersections), intergenerational diseases such as Alzheimers, and a bevy of loosely related tangents. Premise: A pregnant woman and her husband visit her aging grandmother in the rural mount...

This week on The ALTER Tapes , Sharai and Bobby discuss Raymond C. Lai’s 2020 short ‘ Logan Lee & The Rise of the Purple Dawn .' We talk about representation on television, our individual histories with the show Supernatural, get a little into Bobby’s astrology chart, and weigh the pros and cons of this magical strain of weed. Premise: It's the night of the Hungry Ghost Festival, and Chinese-A...

In the latest episode of The ALTER Tapes, Sharai and Joe discuss writer Mae Catt and director Tim Hendrix’s short ' Couples Therapy .' We're back to talk more about sex, female serial killers, the subjectivity of horror comedies, and asking for shorts to push the envelope. Plus: a challenge to listeners! Premise: A nice couple is having some problems so they go to a therapist. Connect with your co...

This week on The ALTER Tapes, Joe and Bobby discuss R.H. Stavis & Katherine Fisher's short ‘ Posies .’ We're discussing rotting set design, Dawn of the Dead , spoilery screen caps and Anna Diop's exquisite performance. Premise: As people begin to "devolve" into monsters, one woman attempts to hide her transformation by placing flowers under her skin. Connect with your co-hosts: Bobby: @BobbyTo...

This week on The ALTER Tapes, Kat and Bobby discuss Christa Boarini’s short ‘ Brackish .’ Come hear us discuss the lore on this Dark Nymph Undertaker. Premise: A menacing spirit lurks in the mangroves waiting for an unsuspecting victim. She is the Brackish Undertaker, cursed by the crown she wears. Connect with your co-hosts: Kat: @DanniTheKidd / @GirlThatsScary Bobby: @BobbyTorrez / @People_Scare...

This week on The ALTER Tapes, Brother Ghoulish and Kat discuss Jessica Henric’s short ‘ Don’t Let it In .' Come hear us discuss the film’s Native American folklore elements and what we would have done if confronted by a skinwalker. Premise: A Native American woman must reconnect with her heritage to defeat a legendary evil. Connect with your co-hosts: > Brother Ghoulish: @brotherghoulish / @ble...

This week on The ALTER Tapes , Adrian and Ryan discuss Clint D’Souza’s short ‘ The House Abandon .' Come join us as we discuss video game horror movies, what we would have done in the same situation, and other fun tangents rooted in our millennial love for the genre. Premise: A young kid, Cody, receives a mysterious package appears with the game, "The House Abandon". Can Cody survive this interact...

This week on The ALTER Tapes, Sharai Bohannon and Adrian Rae discuss Soo-young Kim’s short ‘ Superpower Girl .’ Expect a call for more violence, deep dark confessions, Disney conspiracy theories, and some foul language.  Premise: A story about a top student named Mina and an inferior student named Juri. One day, both of them suddenly get tremendous capabilities. Connect with your co-hosts: Sh...

In the latest episode of ‘The ALTER Tapes,’ Jazz and Sharai discuss Lauren Sick's 2021 short “ PARE ”. We dive into how lighting, tension, and mystery can engage the viewer. Expect to have jackets ruined for you.   Premise: After a woman finds a blood stained jacket on a secluded road in the woods, she is haunted by a mysterious presence in a winter not-so-wonderland.   Connect with your...

In the latest episode of ‘The ALTER Tapes’, Jazz and Joe discuss Justin Harding’s short “ Kookie ”. We discuss the need for parents to *actually* parent, white gated communities, why the short could have ended earlier and Bree's unorthodox horror film choice.   Premise: Bree, a dishonest 9-year-old, meets a terrifying visitor after a parenting lesson goes horribly wrong   Connect with yo...

This week on The ALTER Tapes , Dax and Joe watch Evan Cooper's 2019 short ' The Armoire .' We talk about comparisons to M. Night's Signs , the high cost of living in LA and the need for cheap furniture, and the appeals of low budget practical effects. Oh, and Dax nearly forgets his own haunted armoire story! Premise A struggling actress moves to Hollywood where she discovers a piece of furniture i...

On the seventh episode of The ALTER Tapes , Dax and Ryan watch Karen Gillan's 2018 short " Conventional ." Come hear about toxic fan culture. Premise: A horror film actress deals with her fall from stardom. Connect with your co-hosts:  Ryan: @BrotherGhoulish   Dax: @DaxEbaben / @WONApodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The ALTER Tapes , Jazz Crawley and Ryan “Brother Ghoulish” Kinney discuss Al Lougher’s 2019 short ‘ The Dollmaker ’. Come for the dollmaking, but stay for the shady wizards, maudlin, and kitchen covered in cheesy grits.  Premise: A grieving mother latches on to a magical surrogate for her lost child. But small miracles come with big consequences. Connect with your co-hosts: Jazz:...

In our fifth episode of The ALTER Tapes , Jazz and Bobby discuss Caleb J. Phillips’ “ Other Side of the Box ”. They dive into irresponsible boyfriends and sketchy siblings, then discuss the value of a great premise and effective scares.  Premise:  Ben receives a gift from his estranged brother. This holiday season is about to get interesting. Connect with your co-hosts:  Jazz: @Smok...

In the fourth episode of The ALTER Tapes , Bobby and Adrian look to discuss director Mateo Marquez’s “ The Quiet ”. Our co-hosts talk about the timely relevance of the short and how they relate to its sense of dread and isolation.   Premise: In the midst of a deadly outbreak, a man returns home in search of family. Connect with your co-hosts: Bobby Torrez: @BobbyTorrez / @People_Scares A...

In the third episode of The Alter Tapes , Adrian and Kat look to discuss director Chloe Okuno’s “ Slut ”. The short displays attempted sexual assault, and can be very difficult for some viewers to watch. Our hosts make sure to cover this concern while also discussing the intense scares and small town fashion choices in the film.  Premise: A naive young girl becomes the target of a murderous s...

This week on ‘The ALTER Tapes’, Kat and Sharai discuss Andrew Rutter’s short “ Peter the Penguin ”. We tackle dating people with children, how to handle a child in crisis, and some of the possible theories/allegories discovered after a few rewatches. Premise: Nigel is on his way to meet his partner's daughter Emily for the first time and he hopes to make a big impression. Connect with your co-host...

In the premiere of The ALTER Tapes , Sharai and Joe discuss writer Brittany Menjivar and director Alison-Eve Hammersley’s short “ FRAGILE.COM ”. We tackle the representation of sex and kink in horror, Duco as a predator, and an artist's willingness to harm themselves for an audience. Premise: A teenage girl who more than anything wants to be told she's special is approached by a charming man who p...

Coming soon from the Anatomy of a Scream Pod Squad Network: The ALTER Tapes.  Each week a new pair of co-hosts watch an ALTER short and discuss its themes, production and scares in their own candid, irreverent, and often hilarious style. The following week: a new short and a new co-host match-up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.