The Scared Shitless Podcast®

It is the movie that has probably affected more people on a deep, psychological level than any other film in history. Two chords, and you know exactly what is coming. Two chords, and you think about the monster and what it could do to you in the water. Even a glance at the poster sticks with you your whole life—because great white sharks actually exist, and yes, sometimes they eat people. It is al...

No, not ERIN Dawn, DAWN of the Dead...1978 AND 2004! That's right, it's a double dose of zombie mania with a deep dive into the socially and existentially terrifying hordes of Romero zombies the 1978 classic commingled with the action-packed, perfectly opened, slick, and fun Snyder zombies of the 2004 remake, and boy do we have a lot to unpack from both! So join S. Michael, the lovely Erin Dawn an...

People of a certain age may have mixed feelings about this modern, fictionalized version of the Jonestown tragedy. But for those under fifty, The Sacrament (2014) is a stark, important look at the dark themes and terrifying social psychology of a cult. It explores exactly what happens when an evil man, corrupted by his own power and wrapped in a cloak of religious ideology, holds absolute sway ove...

Do you love the movie Ghost from 1990? Ditto! Here's another "existential" pick from Mike, and Erin Dawn & Slinky bring plenty of horror perspective to what might otherwise have wound up as a blubbering mess... but c'mon - who doesn't miss Patrick Swayze? Get Shitless with the TSSP Crew as we revisit the betrayal, the doomed romance, the Subway Ghost, and..."The Other Ones"!

Join Slinky Giallo, the lovely Erin Dawn and S. Michael as they brave the freezing New England winter to unpack Ted Geoghan's 2015 haunted house standout We Are Still Here. When a grieving couple moves to an isolated rural home, they quickly discover their new town is hiding a charred, blood-soaked secret and a cellar that demands a sacrifice. With a heavy nod to Lucio Fulci, incredibly creepy loc...

On the first day you hear him. On the second day you see him. On the third day, you listen to this episode. Join S. Michael , Slinky Giallo , and Erin Dawn as they cross the bridge into the cosmic abyss of The Empty Man (2020). We’re diving deep into the cult of Pontifex, urban legends, and why David Prior’s misunderstood masterpiece is the ultimate modern slow-burn for some, an exercise in clunki...

Johnny Favorite is missing, and the debt is finally coming due. Join S. Michael , Slinky Giallo , and Erin Dawn as they descend into the voodoo-soaked, humid nightmare of Alan Parker’s Angel Heart (1987). From Mickey Rourke’s career peak to Robert De Niro’s peeling eggs, we’re peeling back the layers of this neo-noir masterpiece. Talk to us: Facebook: The Scared Shitless Podcast Page YouTube: Leav...

This episode of TSSP is INSANE. We talked to Adam "Jason Goes to Hell/Secret Santa" Marcus and the director of his new JGTH documentary "Hearts of Darkness: The Making of Jason Goes to Hell", Michael Felsher for nearly two hours, and it was incredible. Not only are these guys incredible filmmakers, but they are both amazing human beings--funny, smart, reflective, compassionate, and beyond knowledg...

Join the lovely Erin Dawn, Slinky Giallo, and S. Michael as they go back to the one that started it all: The original Evil Dead from 1981 starring Bruce Campbell and directed by the enigmatic Sam Raimi. This movie launched a hugely successful franchise chock full of sequels, soft reboots, hard reboots, requels, a TV series, board games, tons of comics and other merch and several video games. JOIN...

Join Slinky Giallo, Erin Dawn, and S Michael as we discuss our favorite anthology film of all time, the Stephen King/George Romero masterpiece of perfectly blended horror and comedy, 1982's CREEPSHOW, starring Ed Harris, Stephen King himself, Adrienne Barbeau, Hal Holbrook, Ted Danson, and Leslie Fucking Nielsen! As well as a cavalcade of other excellent character actors, zombies, crate monsters,...

Ready for a slight change-up in format? This episode Slinky Giallo, the lovely Erin Dawn and S. Michael don't discuss a single film as per usual but rather the Master of Horror himself, Mr. Stephen King, particularly his film/TV adaptations of the 1970s (yes, we know The Shining was released in 1980, but it was FILMED in the '70s, so relax), including Carrie, Salem's Lot, and yes, The Shining. We...

Join S Michael, Slinky Giallo, and the lovely Erin Dawn as we discuss the 2019 Nicholas Cage cosmic horror vehicle THE COLOR OUT OF SPACE, based on a story by the great H.P. Lovecraft. Considered a good "starter package" for those who want to dip their toes in the cosmic horror subgenre, the film is chock full of madness, existential dread, body horror, strange phenomena from beyond, and, yes, ple...

Yes, S Michael, Slinky Giallo, and the lovely Erin Dawn are actually doing a MODERN horror film (the first of many to come), and boy is this one a doozy! Taking what Blair Witch, Paranormal Activity, and Grave Encounters accomplished with found footage and turning it up a notch on the creepiness meter, 2014's CREEP is definitely as good as its namesake and launched a franchise that is still going...

What if David Cronenberg went through a terrible divorce and a bitter custody battle and decided to get out all his frustrations through art? You get THE BROOD, one of his most nightmarish efforts which hits home for anyone who's been through the trauma of divorce or really any kind of trauma. Travel down this dark rabbit hole with S. Michael, Slinky Giallo, and the lovely Erin Dawn as we discuss...

Not the best in the series, but certainly iconic with plenty of scares and, dare we say it? Perhaps the SCARIEST version of Jason Voorhees! So take a trip down memory lane with Slinky Giallo, the lovely Erin Dawn, and S. Michael as they revisit Vera (the gorgeous first hockey-masked victim who deserved to be final girl), Shelly (the original incel), and a motley crue of stoners, bikers, pregnant b...

Join S. Michael, the lovely Erin Dawn, and Mr. Slinky Giallo himself as we cover our first Giallo flick on this podcast, Mario Bava's highly entertaining and uber-influential "Blood and Black Lace" from 1964 - the film that launched an entire subgenre! THIS RECORDING IS A CLEANED UP COPY OF THE ORIGINAL POSTED ON 12/13/25

What if Phantom of the Opera, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, A Picture of Dorian Gray, and Faust had a baby? Then you would get the only horror comedy musical romance with ACTUALLY SCARY elements! Brian DePalma's 1974 cult masterpiece PHANTOM OF THE PARADISE!

S Michael thought he had lost this episode forever during the great cataclysm of 2021, but behold! He uncovered it and has restored it to its former glory! Bask in the alien antics and cosmic reflections of Erin Dawn, Slinky Giallo and S. Michael as they cover the classic anthology film TWILIGHT ZONE: THE MOVIE! Wanna see something REALLY scary??? STAY SHITLESS!

Join S. Michael, Slinky Giallo, and the lovely Erin Dawn who chose this week's groundbreaking '70s classic starring the late, great Donald Sutherland, "DON'T LOOK NOW"... but, is it scary? only one way to find out...check it out, tune in, and STAY SHITLESS!

Join Erin Dawn, Slinky Giallo and S. Michael as they discuss the 1988 horror remake, The Blob! This one may get a little sticky!!!

It's almost time, kids...put on your masks and join Slinky Giallo, Erin Dawn, and S Michael as we see whether their nostalgia glasses for the much maligned redheaded stepchild of the franchise, HALLOWEEN III, can hold up without any help from a certain masked slasher!

Calling all pod people! Join Slinky, Erin Dawn, and S Michael (or ARE they?) as they discuss the timeless 1978 sci-fi horror remake, Invasion of the Body Snatchers!

Erin Dawn, Slinky Giallo and S Michael Simms come back together after a two year hiatus to discuss S. Michael's favorite horror movie of all time, the criminally underrated Wes Craven Presents: They!

J-Horror is a cut (and a puncture, and a wire, and a bowl of puke) above the rest. Find out what all the hype is about in a movie you need to see at least once...then take a nice, long break to recover before you see it again. Takashi Miike's 1999 cult classic - AUDITION. (Special thanks to Tommy Click for the recommendation)

S Michael & Slinky Giallo talk about the one that started it all - the OG Friday the 13th (1980).