The Horror You Know

Hi, wanna play?  Spooky season is in full swing and we're kicking it off right with classic horror franchises — First up is everyone's favorite serial killer doll as we discuss 1988's Child's Play! Chucky may be our friend 'til the end, but was he actually influenced by another famous possessed doll? We examine the creepy story of Robert the Doll and his mischievous reign of terror that dates back...

On this episode we "INVITE" you to join our cult of personality as we drink/drank/drunk our way through cults, a rambling religious speech, and finally the 2015 film The Invitation.

Listen as the crew discuss the Indie horror hit, "Session 9".  The details of the truth behind the film are as tragic and confusing as the film itself.  Listen now if you dare!!! Hmmmmmmhhhoohaaaaaaaaaa!!!

Ian Torrance has us all in a Frenzy with the 1972 Hitchcock classic. The film, about a London serial killer known as the "Necktie Murderer", is loosely inspired by real life English killer John Reginald Christie. Frenzy was the second-to-last film of Hitchcock's career, and evoked memories of his early classics. Was it a return to form for the Master of Suspense?

Matt? MAATTTT!!! Matt...MAAATTTTT!!! This week, we're living life on the edge — River's Edge! We break down the shocking 1986 film starring Keanu Reeves and Crispin Glover. We also compare the real story of Anthony Jacques Broussard, the California teen who murdered his girlfriend Marcy Conrad and bragged about it to his buddies.

Listen to Ian Torrance discuss an early classic film by director, Peter Jackson.  This week he brings us The Frighteners, starring Michael J. Fox, Dee Wallace, Jake Busey and more.  We discuss the differences between serial killers and spree killers, along with the usual nonsensical banter.  Have fun and stay spooky!

G'day, Mates! The gang head to the Outback to discuss the 2005 Australian film "Wolf Creek." This gritty horror is partly inspired by the real life Backpacker Murders and infamous Australian killer Ivan Milat. We dig into Milat's backstory, the disturbing murders he committed, and other horrific tales from Down Under. And yes, bad Aussie accents abound in this episode! So don't be a bloke and tune...

This movie may be "Inspired By True Events" but the facts behind the story are as silent as the house. The gang dig up as much as they can on the Uruguayan crime that inspired this film, and then drunkenly speculate on the rest. We also breakdown Silent House from a filmmaking perspective, laud over the great Elizabeth Olsen, and compare/contrast it with the 2010 Uruguayan original film La Casa Mu...

While the lake in this film differs from the real Lake Placid, and the real legend sadly doesn't feature any crocodiles, that doesn't stop us from enjoying this rollicking 1999 creature feature. Amongst all the croc talk, we do "dive in" to the chilling tale of the Mabel Douglass, aka The Lady In The Lake.

We are covering the incredibly tragic story of Sylvia Likens, the young Indiana girl brutally tortured by her caretaker and fellow neighborhood children. Fair warning, this is one of the sadder, more twisted tales we've covered so far, especially considering it involves children. We discuss the 2007 film based on the Jack Ketchum book (a more fictionalized account of the story) while also taking a...

The most frightening thing about Jacob Singer's nightmare is that he isn't dreaming. You can't run from your own mind. The taglines for the frightening 1990 Jacob's Ladder do not begin to explain this mind melting film.  Listen in as the boys from THYK talk about the hallucinogens, the CIA, and other nefarious things.  

Our buddy Wells rejoins us this week, so it's no coincidence that this episode explores the mind of a serial killer. While his story will have to wait, we are taking a look at the deeply disturbing Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer, loosely based on the life of Henry Lee Lucas. We detail Henry's story, which includes one of the more messed up childhoods among serial killers we've covered, while a...

We're now in the dog days of summer, so let's rewind back to the summer of 1977 NYC when fear & panic were spreading through the city at an all-time high. David Berkowitz, stuck in his own "dog daze", was terrorizing the nights with a string of serial killings under the pseudonyms the .44 Caliber Killer or, more famously, his self-dubbed name, the Son of Sam.  We detail Berkowitz's crimes while al...

We're hittin' the road with Mickey & Mallory for a wild episode that's sure to get people talking as we cover one of the most controversial films ever made — the Oliver Stone classic Natural Born Killers We recount a few stories that were influenced by the film, and we also get a little political this week as we discuss gun violence and the age old argument: is it fair to blame films, video ga...

This week we're all stuck inside listening to Ian's plethora of tales of squatters and unwelcome house guests. We also try and get in touch with our inner Kiwi as we discuss the cheeky, New Zealand horror comedy Housebound.

All aboard the Mary Celeste as Captain Wells takes us on the haunting voyage of the real ghost ship that inspired the 2002 film. What happened to the crew and what caused them to abandon ship? We unpack the mysterious true story as well as dissect the supernatural Ghost Ship movie. Open waters ahead!

** Disclaimer — This episode does deal with sensitive issues as the real story involves rape/sexual assault**  We're back to 80's Horror for this week's episode as we cover the 1982 film The Entity starring Barbara Hershey. Inspired by the real life accounts of Doris Bither, the film tells the story of a single mother who is raped and attacked by an invisible force. Tune in to hear us break d...

We kick off June with one of the undisputed, all time horror classics — The EXORCIST. Widely regarded as one of the greatest horror films ever made and one of the scariest films of all-time, there is no denying its influence and its significance to horror culture. But you don't need us to hype this film up. Tune in to hear the real story that influenced author William Peter Blatty as well some fam...

What would you do if you adopted a child only for them to turn out to be a psychotic killer? These are the tough questions we ask on The Horror You Know as we dive into 2 separate true stories that loosely inspired/follow the plot of the 2009 film Orphan . So put the kids to bed (but keep a close eye on them) and tune in to your favorite weekly horror podcast! 

This week the debonair Ian Wells takes us down south to 1800's Tennessee as he schools us on the history of the Bell Witch! He recounts the history of the infamous Bell family with all the southern charm of a fresh pie on a window sill. The gang explores the most famous accounts of the Bell Witch hauntings while also discussing the 2005 film.  Wells' soothing tones are sexier than socks on a...

This week we are covering a good ol' fashioned haunted house story. And what's creepier than ghosts? Ghost children!   We are discussing the classic 1980 film The Changeling — one of the all time slow-burn ghost stories starring the legendary George C. Scott.

Science vs. Religion! Facts vs. Faith! Darrin vs. Ian! The debate rages so furiously you'll think you're in the actual courtroom. We discuss the tragic real story of the young German woman who inspired The Exorcism of Emily Rose while also contrasting the differences between the story and the film. Was everything possible done to try and save this poor girl? Darrin and Ian go head-to-head in one o...

We wrap up Cryptid Month with our final entry on The Jersey Devil. The origins of the legend are all over the place, the film was all over the place, and (due to some libations) we are all over the place. To coincide with the Jersey Devil legend, we discuss the 2012 film The Barrens. Need I say more?

Our third cryptid episode is all about the Mothman. Who could've seen that coming? Probably the Mothman. This is a loaded episode as we get into the history of the winged creature dating back to its first sightings in West Virginia; its connections with Point Pleasant and the Silver Bridge catastrophe; the mysterious "Indrid Cold" and... the real-life Men in Black?  This is one red-eyed fligh...

Cryptid number 2 is everyone's favorite furry legend — the Bigfoot (aka Mr. Squatch if you're nasty) Big Hairy Man, screaming teenagers, and much more. Plus, you know what they say about big feet...  To coincide with Bigfoot, we also discuss the 2014 film Exists.