The Horror Project Podcast

Welcome to the Horror Project Podcast. Join hosts Phil and Laura as they review Daniel Myrick and Eduardo Sánchez' pioneering found-footage film, The Blair Witch Project (1999). We cast our mind's back to the film's initial release and remember the hype surrounding the film. We discuss the success of the marketing strategy and does this film still pack a punch in 2021? Plus we shall...

Welcome to the Horror Project Podcast.  Phil and Laura were thrilled to be joined on the show by actor and fellow Yorkshireman, Ralph Ineson. We discussed Ralph's role in The VVitch, and delving into the puritanical mindset. His tough working relationship with Charlie the goat, better known as the infamous Black Phillip. We also talk about his role in The Green Knight and upcoming Robert Egge...

Welcome to the Horror Project Podcast. Join hosts Phil and Laura as they celebrate the ultimate wedding-gone-wrong with a review of Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett's, Ready or Not (2019). We discuss the horror genre's rising star Samara Weaving, the shocking evolution of her wedding dress and the film's modern take on a final girl. Plus we shall be finding a place on the lea...

Welcome to the Horror Project Podcast. Join hosts Phil and Laura as they review Wes Cravens' Scream 2 (1997). We definitely enjoyed this hit of pure 90s nostalgia. Topics of discussion included Ghostface's uncanny ability to be a terrifying stalker and bumbling idiot at the same time. The shock of loosing a fan favourite character and should Dewey have stayed dead in this film? Plus we s...

Welcome to the Horror Project Podcast. Join hosts Phil and Laura as they review director Robert Eggers' film, The Lighthouse (2019) As first time viewers we shall be giving our instant reaction. We shall discuss, facial hair and the interesting accent's on display. We also delve into the world of superstition and the nautical myths put forward. We also ponder just why people find Mermaid...

Welcome to the Horror Project Podcast. Phil and Laura are joined this week by Stuart from British Murders Podcast. Together we shall be taking a look at The Evil Dead (1981). We shall be discussing Sam Raimi's cult classic, the infamous tree rape scene, those interesting special FX and does this film stand up in 2021? Plus we shall be finding a place on the leaderboard for the movie during ou...

Welcome to the Horror Project Podcast. Join hosts Phil and Laura as they return to the cinema to check out, A Quiet Place Part II (2021). We were so excited about recording this episode, we even made a few predictions in advance. See who came closest to guessing what happens in the film? We also give our immediate spoiler-filled reaction. Plus we shall be finding a place on the leaderboard for the...

Welcome to the Horror Project Podcast. Join hosts Phil and Laura as they conclude a month long celebration of all things Stephen King! This week we are watching Carrie (1976). This is our immediate reaction to the film having never seen it before, We discuss the shocking amount of violence in the film. Our own experiences with school bullies, and that infamous prom scene! We shall be reviewing the...

Welcome to the Horror Project Podcast. Join hosts Phil and Laura as they continue a month long celebration of all things Stephen King! This week we are checking into the Overlook hotel with The Shining (1980). We discuss Stephen King's feelings towards the film, Shelley Duvall's troubled relationship with director Stanley Kubrick and was jack just too crazy from the very start? We shall...

Welcome to the Horror Project Podcast. Join hosts Phil and Laura as they continue a month long celebration of all things Stephen King! This week we are entering the sewer to watch, It Chapter One (2017). We shall be comparing this film to the classic Tim Curry version and King's epic book, chatting about the bittersweet love triangle, CGI vs practical FX and discussing some of our own persona...

Welcome to the Horror Project Podcast.  We are thrilled to be joined by American composer and musician Richard Vreeland, AKA Disasterpeace.  We discuss Richard's various projects including his work in video games and his breakthrough hit Fez. His experience on working on It follows, and the challenges faced during the making of the soundtrack. Plus pushing the music into weird and wonderful p...

Welcome to the Horror Project Podcast. Join hosts Phil and Laura as they kick start a month long celebration of all things Stephen King! The first film of the month is Misery (1990). We shall be reviewing the film in spoiler-filled detail, finding a place on the leaderboard for the movie during our Ranking. Plus see how well you do in our Misery quiz?!? Thanks for listening! Email - Horrorprojectp...

Welcome to the Horror Project Podcast. Join hosts Phil and Laura and friend of the show Rob Huggett, as we conclude our Vampire season with Interview with the Vampire (1994). We explore the pros and cons of eternal youth, the family dynamic depicted, and was Tom Cruise miscast in this film?  We shall be reviewing the film in spoiler-filled detail, finding a place on the leaderboard for the movie d...

BONUS EPISODE:- Welcome to the Horror Project Podcast. Join Phil for a spoiler-filled bonus reviewing the latest entry in the Saw franchise - Spiral: From the Book of Saw (2021). It was fantastic to return to the cinema after such a long break and check out the all-new jigsaw killer, those pesky death traps and decide if Chris Rock is a good actor or not?!? Plus find a place for the film on our le...

Welcome to the Horror Project Podcast. Join hosts Phil and Laura as they continue a month long celebration of all things Vampire! This time we shall be watching the 2014 horror-comedy, What We Do in the Shadows. We discuss the world of flat sharing, Jackie's life as a familiar and is eternal life really a gift? We shall be reviewing the film in spoiler-filled detail, finding a place on the le...

Welcome to the Horror Project Podcast. Phil and Laura are joined this week by Katie, Chantelle and Charlie from The Horror Friendly Podcast. Together we shall be taking a look at Fright Night (1985). We discuss the world of Jerry Dandrige, quite possibly the least subtle Vampire in cinema history. We also chat about why people find Vampires so attractive, and what the hell is Billy Cole anyway!?! ...

Welcome to the Horror Project Podcast. Join hosts Phil and Laura as they kick start a month long celebration of all things Vampire! The first film of the month is Joel Schumacher's 80s classic The Lost Boys (1987). We shall be reviewing the film in spoiler-filled detail, finding a place on the leaderboard for the movie during our Ranking. Plus discover which character's are taking home t...

Welcome to the Horror Project Podcast. Join hosts Phil and Laura as they review David Robert Mitchells' It Follows (2014). We shall be reviewing the film in spoiler-filled detail, finding a place on the leaderboard for the movie during our Ranking. We discuss the rules of the entity, try and come up with some of our very own survival tactics, plus unleash some fun trivia facts along the way!...

Welcome to the Horror Project Podcast. Phil and Laura are joined this week by Lorraine from Once Upon a Nightmare. Together we shall be taking a look at Saw (2004). We shall be reviewing the film in spoiler-filled detail, finding a place on the leaderboard for the movie during our Ranking. Plus discover which character's are taking home the Body-Bag-Award this week for best death. We had a gr...

Welcome to the Horror Project Podcast. Join hosts Phil and Laura and friend of the show Rob Huggett, as they review American Psycho (2000). Together we shall be reviewing the film in spoiler-filled detail, finding a place on the leaderboard for the movie during our Ranking. Plus discover which character's are taking home the Body-Bag-Award this week for best death. We had a great time chattin...

Welcome to the Horror Project Podcast. Join hosts Phil and Laura as they review M. Night Shyamalan's The Sixth Sense (1999). Together we shall be reviewing the film in spoiler-filled detail, finding a place on the leaderboard for the movie during our Ranking. This episode turned out to be surprisingly emotional, as we discuss the very nature of ghosts and why some people choose to believe in...

Welcome to the Horror Project Podcast. Join hosts Phil and Laura as they review Child's Play (1988). The first film in the Child's Play series and the first installment to feature the character Chucky. Together we shall be reviewing the film in spoiler-filled detail, finding a place on the leaderboard for the movie during our Ranking. Plus discover which character's are taking home...

Welcome to the Horror Project Podcast. Join hosts Phil and Laura as they review, Robert Eggers' directorial debut The VVitch (2015) Together we shall be reviewing the film in spoiler-filled detail, finding a place on the leaderboard for the movie during our Ranking. Plus discover which character's are taking home the Body-Bag-Award this week for best death. Plus test your wits against ou...

Welcome to the Horror Project Podcast. Phil and Laura are joined this week by Lindsay from Behind the Screams. Together we shall be taking a look Damien Leone's American slasher film, Terrifier. We shall be reviewing the film in spoiler-filled detail, finding a place on the leaderboard for the movie during our Ranking. Plus discover which character's are taking home the Body-Bag-Award th...

Welcome to the Horror Project Podcast. Join hosts Phil and Laura as they review, Hideo Nakata's Japanese horror film, Ring (1998). We shall be reviewing the film in spoiler-filled detail, finding a place on the leaderboard for the movie during our Ranking. Plus discover which character is taking home the Body-Bag-Award this week. Thanks for listening! Email - Horrorprojectpodcast@hotmail.com...