The Horror Review

Join us, your surprise guest hosts, for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2024 romantic dramedy musical (with a sprinkling of spooky vibes) film: Your Monster. Directed by: Caroline Lindy Starring: Melissa Barrera & Tommy Dewey Scare-O-Meter Ratings: Ash - 2 out of 10 Tori - 2 out of 10 Alanna - 4 out of 10 Jack-O-Lantern Ratings: Alanna - 4 out of 5 Tori - 4 out of 5 Ash - 2.5 out of...

Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2023 psychological haunted house novel The September House. Written by: Carrisa Orlando Scare-O-Meter Ratings: Tasha - 5 out of 10 Julia - 5 out of 10 Jack-O-Lantern Ratings: Tasha - 5 out of 5 Julia - 4.5 out of 5 Next week: we will be taking a short hiatus but we’ll be back with more episodes for the second half of March. If you enjoyed list...

Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2023 modern Jewish motherhood horror novel Nestling by Nat Cassidy. Written by: Nat Cassidy Scare-O-Meter Ratings: Tasha - 3.5 out of 10 Julia - 4 out of 10 Jack-O-Lantern Ratings: Tasha -  out of 5 Julia - 4 out of 5 Next Week’s Book: The September House by Carissa Orlando If you enjoyed listening to us and would like to hear more, please Rat...

Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2021 witchy folk horror novel Slewfoot: A Tale of Bewitchery by Brom. Written by: Brom Scare-O-Meter Ratings: Tasha - 3 out of 10 Julia - 5 out of 10 Jack-O-Lantern Ratings: Tasha - 4 out of 5 Julia - 4.5 out of 5 Next Week’s Book: Nestling by Nat Cassidy (2023) If you enjoyed listening to us and would like to hear more, please Rate, Review, a...

Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2021 psychological thriller novel The Last House on Needless Street. Written by: Catriona Ward Scare-O-Meter Ratings: Tasha - 5 out of 10 Julia - 4 out of 10 Jack-O-Lantern Ratings: Tasha - 4.5 out of 5 Julia - 4.5 out of 5 Next Week’s Book: Slewfoot by Brom If you enjoyed listening to us and would like to hear more, please Rate, Review, and s...

Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2017 psychological drama horror It Comes at Night. Written & Directed by : Trey Edward Shults Staring : Joel Edgerton, Riley Keough, Carmen Ejogo, & Christopher Abbott Scare-O-Meter Ratings: Tasha - 4 out of 10 Julia - 4.5 out of 10 Jack-O-Lantern Ratings: Tasha - 3 out of 5 Julia - 4 out of 5 Next Week’s Book: The Last House on Needle...

Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2002 video game inspired, action/horror film Resident Evil. Directed by: Paul W. S. Anderson Staring: Mila Jovovich, Michelle Rodriguez, and Eric Mabius Notes: There is some minimal discussion/spoilers for the new Robert Eggers Nosferatu at about the 35 minute mark if you’re still avoiding spoilers. Scare-O-Meter Ratings: Tasha - 4 out of 10 J...

Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2002 post-apocalyptic horror film, 28 Days Later. Dir. Danny Boyle Starring: Cillian Murphy, Naomie Harris, Megan Burns, Christopher Eccleston, and Brendan Gleeson Scare-o-meter: Julia - 6 Tasha - 5.5 Jack-o-lanterns: Julia - 4.5 Tasha - 4 Recommend! If you enjoyed listening to us and would like to hear more, please Rate, Review, and subscribe...

Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2006 supernatural horror film Silent Hill, based on the video game series of the same name.  Directed by: Christophe Gans Written by: Roger Avary Starring: Radha Mitchell, Sean Bean, and Jodelle Ferland as Sharon/Dark Alessa. Notes for the episode:  Manichean cult: it is formerly a major world religion founded in the 3rd century CE. It teaches...

Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 1993 dark fantasy, multi-holiday, stop motion, musical classic The Nightmare Before Christmas. Directed by: Henry Selick Written by: Tim Burton Staring: Danny Elfman/Chris Sarandon (as Jack) and Catherine O’Hara (as Sally) Scare-O-Meter Ratings: Tasha - 2.5 out of 10 Julia - 3 out of 10 Jack-O-Lantern Ratings: Tasha - 5 out of 5 Julia - 5 out...

Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 1990 gothic fantasy film Edward Scissorhands. Directed by: Tim Burton Written by: Caroline Thompson & Tim Burton Staring: Winona Ryder, Johnny Depp, and Dianne Wiest Notes for this episode: “ Supercilious : behaving as though one thinks one is superior to others” The “wafers” Tasha was trying to remember the name of were “Necco Wafers” whi...

Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 1951 version of the classic spooky Christmas story A Christmas Carol. Directed by: Brian Desmond Hurst Staring: Alastair Sim Scare-O-Meter Ratings: Tasha - 0.5 out of 10 Julia - 0.5 out of 10 Jack-O-Lantern Ratings: Tasha - 2.5 out of 5 Julia - 2.75 out of 5 If you enjoyed listening to us and would like to hear more, please Rate, Review, and s...

Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 1996 sci-fi black comedy Mars Attacks! Directed by: Tim Burton Staring: too many wildly famous actors to choose who to list Scare-O-Meter Ratings: Tasha - 2 out of 10 Julia - 2 out of 10 Jack-O-Lantern Ratings: Tasha - 2.5 out of 5 Julia - 2.5 out of 5 If you enjoyed listening to us and would like to hear more, please Rate, Review, and subscri...

Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2022 black horror comedy The Blackening. Directed by: Tim Story Written by: Tracy Oliver & Dewayne Perkins Staring: (an ensemble cast including) Grace Byers & Jermaine Fowler Editor’s Note: Ranger white is played by Diedrich Bader who did in fact play Jethro in the 1993 movie version of The Beverly Hillbillies. Also, what sounds like a...

Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2023 spooky sci-fi alien film No One Will Save You. Directed by: Brian Duffield Staring: Kaitlyn Dever Scare-O-Meter Ratings: Tasha - 4 out of 10 Julia - 4 out of 10 Jack-O-Lantern Ratings: Tasha - 4 out of 5 Julia - 4 out of 5 If you enjoyed listening to us and would like to hear more, please Rate, Review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Sti...

Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2020 supernatural possession horror The Dark and the Wicked. Trigger Warning: discussion of suicide Directed by: Bryan Bertino Staring: Marin Ireland and Michael Abbott Jr. Scare-O-Meter Ratings: Tasha - 8 out of 10 Julia - 8.5 out of 10 Jack-O-Lantern Ratings: Tasha - 4.5 out of 5 Julia - 4.5 out of 5 If you enjoyed listening to us and would...

Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2023 Argentinian supernatural possession /contagion horror film When Evil Lurks. Directed by: Demián Rugna Staring: Ezequiel Rodriguez, Demián Salomón, and Silvina Sabater Scare-O-Meter Ratings: Tasha - 7 out of 10 Julia - 7 out of 10 Jack-O-Lantern Ratings: Tasha - 2.5 out of 5 Julia - 3 out of 5 If you enjoyed listening to us and would like...

Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 1988 horror comedy Beetlejuice. Directed by: Tim Burton Staring: Michael Keaton, Winona Rider, Geena Davis, Alec Baldwin, & Catherine O’Hara Scare-O-Meter Ratings: Tasha - 2 out of 10 Julia - 3 out of 10 Jack-O-Lantern Ratings: Tasha - 5 out of 5 Julia - 5 out of 5 If you enjoyed listening to us and would like to hear more, please Rate, Re...

Join us for a discussion of the 1959 classic horror film House on Haunted Hill, watched by Julia, and it’s 1999 remake of the same name, watched by Tasha. Directed by: William Castle (1959) and William Malone (1999) Staring: Vincent Price (1959) and Geoffrey Rush (1999) Scare-O-Meter Ratings: Tasha - 5 out of 10 - 1999 version Julia - 2 out of 10 - 1959 version Jack-O-Lantern Ratings: Tasha - 3 ou...

Join us as for our in depth discussion and analysis of the 1998 cozy fall witch film Practical Magic. Directed by: Griffin Dunne Staring: Sandra Bullock & Nicole Kidman Scare-O-Meter Ratings: Tasha - 1 out of 10 Julia - 1.5 out of 10 Jack-O-Lantern Ratings: Tasha - 4.5 out of 5 Julia - 4.75 out of 5 Editor’s Note: The town scenes from the film were filmed in Coupeville on the northern part of...

Join us as for our in depth discussion and analysis of the 1999 horror comedy Idle Hands. Directed by: Rodman Flender Staring: Devan Sawa, Seth Gren, and Elden Hensen Scare-O-Meter Ratings: Tasha - 3 out of 10 Julia - 3.5 out of 10 Ash - 2 out of 10 Jack-O-Lantern Ratings: Tasha - 2.5 out of 5 Julia - 4 out of 5 Ash - 5 out of 5 If you enjoyed listening to us and would like to hear more, please Ra...

Join us as for our in depth discussion and analysis of the 2018 supernatural family drama horror Hereditary. Trigger Warning: child death Directed by: Ari Aster Staring: Toni Collette, Alex Wolff, and Milly Shapiro Scare-O-Meter Ratings: Tasha - 8.25 out of 10 Julia - 9 out of 10 Jack-O-Lantern Ratings: Tasha - 5 out of 5 Julia - 5 out of 5 If you enjoyed listening to us and would like to hear mor...

Join us as for our in depth discussion and analysis of the 2011 (slightly sci-fi) horror comedy The Cabin in the Woods. Directed by: Drew Goddard Staring: Kristen Connolly, Fran Kranz, and Chris Hemsworth Scare-O-Meter Ratings: Tasha - 5 out of 10 Julia - 5 out of 10 Jack-O-Lantern Ratings: Tasha - 4.5 out of 5 Julia - 4.75 out of 5 If you enjoyed listening to us and would like to hear more, pleas...

Join us as for our in depth discussion and analysis of the 2004 supernatural Japanese remake horror The Grudge. Directed by: Takashi Shimizu Staring: Sarah Michelle Gellar Scare-O-Meter Ratings: Tasha - 7 out of 10 Julia - 7 out of 10 Jack-O-Lantern Ratings: Tasha - 4 out of 5 Julia - 4 out of 5 If you enjoyed listening to us and would like to hear more, please Rate, Review, and subscribe on Apple...

Join us as for our in depth discussion and analysis of the 2009 campy curse film, Drag Me to Hell. Directed by: Sam Raimi Staring: Alison Lohman & Justin Long Scare-O-Meter Ratings: Tasha - 4 out of 10 Julia - 4 out of 10 Jack-O-Lantern Ratings: Tasha - 2.5 out of 5 Julia - 2.5 out of 5 If you enjoyed listening to us and would like to hear more, please Rate, Review, and subscribe on Apple Podc...