The Horror Project Podcast

Welcome to the Horror Project Podcast. Join hosts Laura and Phil as they review When Evil Lurks (2023). This week we unintentionally spread chaos, as we discuss the unique way that demon’s and possession are presented in the film. We get to grips with the terms introduced such as ‘Cleaner’s’ and the foul ‘Rotten' ( Sorry Uriel ). We chat about the well established rules that the characters in...

Welcome to the Horror Project Podcast. Join hosts Laura and Phil as they review You're Next (2013). This week we spend some time with the Davison family as they decide to celebrate their wedding anniversary by inviting their four children and their children's significant others to their weekend estate. What could go wrong? We also discuss the amazing Erin a complete badass, who has a cer...

Welcome to the Horror Project Podcast. Join hosts Laura and Phil as they review My Bloody Valentine (1981). Love is in the air as we visit Valentine Bluffs a very odd town which is seemingly all about two things, this romantic date in the calendar and mining, so much mining.  We discuss the vengeful wrath of a maniac in mining gear who begins a killing spree racking up some impressive kills in a u...

Welcome to the Horror Project Podcast. Join hosts Laura and Phil as they review Dog Soldiers (2002). This week we visit the Scottish Highlands as a team of British Soldiers face off against a pack of very tall Werewolves. We discuss the super masculine energy and banter presented in the film, and if it has aged well over the last 20 plus years?  We also fall into the classic debate. Would you rath...

Welcome to the Horror Project Podcast. Join hosts Laura and Phil as they review Thanksgiving (2023). We discuss the American holiday Thanksgiving, and our total lack of knowledge surrounding it. Black Friday madness and those scenes of people going crazy for those big retail discounts. Greed, it turns out is pretty bad!!! We also delve into 'John Carver' as the hottest new killer on the...

Welcome to the Horror Project Podcast. Join hosts Laura and Phil as they review Better Watch Out (2016). We're getting into the Christmas spirit with some seasonal scares! Laura discusses her own opinion on Christmas film’s in general and the joy of a festive film with a darker edge. The interesting dynamics between Ashley, Luke and Garrett and how their relationship’s change throughout the f...

Hi Horror Project Pals, We are wrapping up 2023 here, after what has been a really fun year on the Podcast. Thankyou to everyone who has listened along with us and enjoyed the show.  We are taking a little winter break at this point, and will be back again in the new year. Until then like and subscribe and all of that good Podcast stuff and we will catch you again soon! Laura & Phil X Email -...

Welcome to the Horror Project Podcast. Join hosts Laura and Phil as they review The Nun (2018). This week on the Pod we return to the Conjuring Universe with a journey to 1950s Romania. We discuss our own experiences with nun’s vs the nun’s represented in films such as Sister Act and the Sound of Music plus a certain demonic Nun. We also delve into our instant dislike for the character Frenchie, a...

Welcome to the Horror Project Podcast. Join hosts Laura and Phil as they review What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962). The film addresses the difficulties faced by child star, Jane Hudson, who fails to maintain her stardom beyond her youth. We discuss the sheer hatred between star's Bette Davis and Joan Crawford a personal and professional feud, which certainly adds fire to the performances...

Welcome to the Horror Project Podcast. Join hosts Laura and Phil as they review Halloween (2018). We scrap the lengthy and confusing timeline’s associated with this franchise and pick up with Myers and Strode 40 years later after the original film. We chat about the podcaster’s presented, and is it right to be shining a light on a notorious killer in the first place?  Plus Laurie’s transformation...

Welcome to the Horror Project Podcast. Join hosts Laura and Phil as they review Talk to Me (2023). We discuss the Logistics surrounding the mysterious "embalmed hand" and it’s power to allow people to commune with the spirit world.  Mia’s struggle with the loss of her mother, and the grief that draws her closer to the hand. We also delve a little deeper with some of our own personal expe...

Welcome to the Horror Project Podcast. Join hosts Laura and Phil as they review Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982). This week we discuss the black sheep of the Halloween franchise, but did we miss the absent icon of the series, Michael Myers this time around? We also get into the bizarre business plan devised by high-flying, mask maker’s Silver Shamrock. Which includes an incessant advertis...

Welcome to the Horror Project Podcast. Join hosts Phil and Laura as they review Ginger Snaps (2000). We discuss Brigitte and Ginger. A pair of morbid siblings with an unbreakable bond, established between the two in a pact. The puberty/Werewolf metaphor. Which includes the development of excessive body hair, inconsistent grey streaks and even a tail!?!?! The film also scratches our own personal it...

Welcome to the Horror Project Podcast. Join hosts Phil and Laura as they review Us (2019). We chat about the concept of the “Tethered” and the logic behind this underclass of people living below America. The layered performance from Lupita Nyong'o, Kids just randomly wandering off and getting lost! And the creaky-croaky voice that some of the character’s make.  Plus we shall be finding a plac...

Welcome to the Horror Project Podcast. Join hosts Phil and Laura as they review Little Shop of Horrors (1986). For the first time on the podcast we tackle a Musical! We discuss our opinions on the world of Musical theatre, from broadway to amateur dramatics! Seymour’s ambition to leave Skid-Row behind with his beloved Audrey. The many weird and wonderful character’s we are introduced to, from a sa...

Welcome to the Horror Project Podcast. Join hosts Phil and Laura as they review Re-Animator (1985). This week we are firmly in the realm of Frankenstein / mad scientist territory, with Jeffrey Combs’ reanimating reagent causing absolute mayhem! We discuss our own lack of scientific knowledge. The greatest cat-battle ever seen, with the tragic Rufus. Plus the hallmark’s of 80s-horror with extreme g...

Welcome to the Horror Project Podcast. Join hosts Phil and Laura as they review Happy Death Day (2017). This week we join Tree on the birthday from Hell, as she relives the day of her murder repeatedly! We discuss the possibility of living a life with no consequences. Our own experiences with public nudity, and the odd choice of baby mask for college mascot. Plus we shall be finding a place on the...

Welcome to the Horror Project Podcast. Join hosts Phil and Laura as they review Predator (1987). This week we climb into the chopper and head for the jungle for some extreme testosterone-filled action. We join Arnold Schwarzenegger and possibly the least stealthy commando team of all time.  We chat about our memories of watching Predator on VHS. The team's explosive romp through the jungle. L...

Welcome to the Horror Project Podcast. Join hosts Phil and Laura as they review Evil Dead Rise (2023). This week we jump back into the Evil Dead film series, to tackle the latest instalment in the franchise. We chat about the theme's of motherhood and family. Danny's foolish theft, of the most terrifying vinyl ever played. Plus our dislike for drone users. We shall also be finding a plac...

Welcome to the Horror Project Podcast. Join hosts Phil and Laura as they review The Wicker Man (1973). We take a trip to the Scottish island of Summerisle to enjoy or endure the Islanders Pagan celebrations. We chat about devout Christian Sergeant Neil Howie, and his struggle to make sense of the activities taking place. As his belief’s clash with those of the locals, in seemingly every way concei...

Welcome to the Horror Project Podcast. Join hosts Phil and Laura as they review Insidious (2010). We revisit Insidious for the first time since it’s 2010 release, but do those big scares still have an effect after all of this time? We discuss the big bad - The Lipstick-Face Demon who has more than a passing resemblance to Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace character Darth Maul. We also comp...

Welcome to the Horror Project Podcast. Join hosts Phil and Laura as they review Bride of Frankenstein (1935). We tackle another classic universal monster movie and look at two of the most indelible character’s of all time, in the Monster and his Bride. We discuss a film which is jam packed with arrogant ego-maniacs, with Henry Frankenstein, Doctor Septimus Pretorius and the Burgomaster all vying f...

Hi Horror Project Pals, We are just taking a summer shaped break, as we put our feet up for a little Siesta. We shall be back in early August with brand new episode's. Until then like and subscribe and all of that good podcast stuff, and we shall see you later!  Catch you again soon Laura & Phil X Say Hi - Send The Horror Project a Message! 👋

Welcome to the Horror Project Podcast. Join hosts Phil and Laura as they review The Faculty (1998). This week we visit Herrington High School for some peak 90s teen horror. We discuss Phil’s very nostalgic love for the film, which comes up against Laura, who as a first time viewer is bringing fresh (non-rose tinted), eyes to the film. We also chat about the themes of high school conformity and (li...

Welcome to the Horror Project Podcast. Join hosts Phil and Laura as they review Chopping Mall (1986). It's time to enjoy some pure 80s mall fun as we discuss the unusual after-work party arranged by the "teens" \ young adults in this movie, which quickly evolves into an orgy! The perfect place for a first date?!?! And of course we chat about those devious Killbot's employed to...