Scream Addicts Podcast: Horror Movies | Movie Reviews | Horror

This week on Scream Addicts, Jinx welcomes Tamika Jones to the show. An actor and writer whose work can be read at Daily Dead, Ms. Jones has chosen Jim Gillespie’s 1997 neo-slasher classic I Know What You Did Last Summer for discussion this week. In this talk, Ms. Jones discusses how many times she’s seen the film, her feelings on its follow-ups, and how it ranks with other slasher films of that era.  Along the way, she and Jinx discuss the film’s portraits of broken dreams, some of their issues with the film, and…#WhosRaysDaddy?! It’s a wonderful chat with a fantastic guest, and it’s one we hope you enjoy. Be sure to subscribe to our show on iTunes, leave feedback, tell your friends about us, and give us a yell on Facebook and Twitter! We are: @MissTamikaJones @ScreamAddicts @Jinx1981

Dagon with Actor/Writer/Director Graham Skipper This week on Scream Addicts, Jinx welcomes Graham Skipper to the show. An actor, writer and director known for Re-Animator: The Musical, Almost Human, Beyond the Gates, and Sequence Break, Mr. Skipper has chosen Stuart Gordon’s 2001 H.P. Lovecraft adaptation Dagon for discussion this week. In this talk, Mr. Skipper discusses the film’s plot, its place in Stuart Gordon’s body of work, and its standing as one of the best ever Lovecraft adaptations.  Along the way, he and Jinx discuss their first experiences with the film, their difference in opinion on the chosen film, and…an evil Soviet chainsaw dick?! It’s a great chat with a wonderful guest, and it’s one we hope you enjoy. Be sure to subscribe to our show on iTunes, leave feedback, tell your friends about us, and give us a yell on Facebook and Twitter! We are: @GrahamSkipper @ScreamAddicts @Jinx1981

This week on Scream Addicts, Jinx welcomes Molly Henery to the show. A Tomatometer-approved film critic known for her website The Blogging Banshee, as well as contributing to such sites as Nightmarish Conjurings, Ghastly Grinning, 1428 Elm, and The Coda (as well as writing her column), Ms. Henery has chosen the Chiodo Brothers’ 1988 horror comedy cult classic Killer Klowns from Outer Space for discussion this week. In this talk, Ms. Henery discusses the movie’s plot, why movies like this don’t get made anymore, and an amazing bit of Killer Klowns trivia involving Ernest Scared Stupid.  Along the way, she and Jinx discuss their first experiences with the film, the effectiveness of practical effects, and…Funko POP toys?! It’s a wonderful chat with a fantastic guest, and it’s one we hope you enjoy. Be sure to subscribe to our show on iTunes, leave feedback, tell your friends about us, and give us a yell on Facebook and Twitter! We are: @BloggingBanshee @ScreamAddicts @Jinx1981

This week on Scream Addicts, Jinx welcomes Preston Fassel to the show. An author known for his novel Our Lady of the Inferno (and its upcoming sequel Beasts of 42nd Street), Mr. Fassel has chosen David Cronenberg’s 1983 sci-fi/horror masterpiece Videodrome for discussion this week. In this talk, Mr. Fassel discusses the film’s standing amongst his all-time favorite horror films, whether or not the film’s crazier sequences are meant to be reality or hallucinations, and whether or not the final moment is meant to be a defeat or a triumph for the lead character.  Along the way, he and Jinx discuss their first experiences with the film, the fabled deleted sequences, and…Robocop toys?! It’s a great chat with a wonderful guest, and it’s one we hope you enjoy. Be sure to subscribe to our show on iTunes, leave feedback, tell your friends about us, and give us a yell on Facebook and Twitter! We are: @PrestonFassel @ScreamAddicts @Jinx1981

This week on Scream Addicts, Jinx welcomes Kathy Charles to the show. A writer known for her novel John Belushi Is Dead and for writing the upcoming Castle Freak remake, Ms. Charles has chosen Mary Lambert’s 1989 Stephen King adaptation Pet Sematary for discussion this week. In this talk, Ms. Charles discusses the film’s source material, the themes of King’s work, and Mary Lambert’s excellent work on the film.  Along the way, she and Jinx discuss the parallels between Louis Creed and Jack Torrance, whether or not they would actually bury somebody in the pet cemetery, and…is the film a classic or not?! It’s a great chat with a fantastic guest, and it’s one we hope you enjoy. Be sure to subscribe to our show on iTunes, leave feedback, tell your friends about us, and give us a yell on Facebook and Twitter! We are: @ScreamAddicts @Jinx1981

This week on Scream Addicts, Jinx welcomes Emilio Portes to the show. A filmmaker known for his kickass 2017 horror film Belzebuth, Mr. Portes has chosen Guillermo del Toro’s 1993 debut feature Cronos for discussion this week. In this talk, Mr. Portes discusses the film’s importance to him, its impact on the Mexican cinema landscape, and del Toro’s approach to presenting monsters in his films.  Along the way, he and Jinx chat about their first experiences with the film, other noteworthy Mexican genre filmmakers, , and…the complexities of vampire skin?! It’s a great chat with a wonderful guest, and it’s one we hope you enjoy. Be sure to subscribe to our show on iTunes, leave feedback, tell your friends about us, and give us a yell on Facebook and Twitter! We are: @donemilioportes @ScreamAddicts @Jinx1981

This week on Scream Addicts, Jinx welcomes Rena Owen to the show. An actor known for her incredible performance in the 1994 Kiwi classic Once Were Warriors, as well as being one of only 6 actors in the world to have worked with both George Lucas and Stephen Spielberg during her illustrious career that spans 3 decades, Ms. Owen has chosen Brian De Palma’s 1976 Stephen King adaptation Carriefor discussion this week. Ms. Owen and Jinx discuss their initial experiences with the film, how the film’s look at bullying still resonates, and the film’s indelible performances.  Along the way, we chat about Ms. Owen’s overall opinion of the horror genre, the blessing and curse of an actor being inextricably linked to an iconic role, and…why Jinx doesn’t much care for De Palma’s direction?! It's a marvelous chat with a fantastic guest, and it’s one we hope you enjoy. Be sure to subscribe to our show on iTunes, leave feedback, tell your friends about us, and give us a yell on Facebook and Twitter! Make certain to chec

This week on Scream Addicts, Jinx welcomes Christie Gersten to the show. An talent coordinator who assists and coordinates talent at horror and other genre conventions, as well as being a part of the Scream Stream, Ms. Gersten has chosen Tobe Hooper’s 1986 horror/comedy sequel The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 for discussion this week. Ms. Gersten and Jinx discuss the film’s standing in the shadow of its predecessor, its mix of horror and black comedy, and our first experiences with the film.  Along the way, we chat about Dennis Hopper’s opinion on the film, Leatherface’s canonicity, and…whether or not the Sawyer family might be good people?! It's a fantastic chat with a wonderful guest, and it’s one we hope you enjoy. Be sure to subscribe to our show on iTunes, leave feedback, tell your friends about us, and give us a yell on Facebook and Twitter! We are: @MissLusyd @ScreamAddicts @Jinx1981

This week on Scream Addicts, Jinx welcomes David Dastmalchian to the show. An actor known for such films as The Dark Knight, Blade Runner 2049, the Ant-Man films, and The Belko Experiment, as well as the creator and writer of the fantastic comic book Count Crowley, Mr. Dastmalchian has chosen Robert Fuest’s 1975 The Devil’s Rain for discussion this week. Mr. Dastmalchian and Jinx discuss the film’s standing as marvelous escapist entertainment for these crazy times, its utterly wonky script and direction, and the unmitigated creepiness of cults.  Along the way, we discuss the joys of Shudder and Fangoria, struggling with the post-Coronavirus world, and…Gus Van Sant’s Psycho?! It's a wonderful chat with a fantastic guest, and it’s one we hope you enjoy. Be sure to subscribe to our show on iTunes, leave feedback, tell your friends about us, and give us a yell on Facebook and Twitter! We are: @Dastmalchian @ScreamAddicts @Jinx1981

Scream Addicts continues its annual tradition with Scott Foy and Matt Serafini joining Jinx to compare their Best of lists!  However, rather than simply covering the past year, this episode finds the trio discussing their picks for the Top Ten Films of the Decade! Shin Godzilla and Stake Land, Troll Hunter and Twixt, Mandy and Maniac - these and more are discussed in our year-end finale!  As the guys wind through their own personal Top Ten of the Decade lists, many other subjects are tackled along the way - including Us, dodgy “Scariest Movie Ever” marketing, and…the Snyder Cut?! …we also manage to chat about Doctor Sleep, “guilty pleasures” and…sigh…The Stone Man.  Ugh. It’s a blast of a chat with two fantastic guests, and it’s one we hope you enjoy! Be sure to subscribe to our show on iTunes, leave feedback, tell your friends about us, and give us a yell on Facebook and Twitter! We are: @Foywonder @MattFini @Jinx1981 @ScreamAddicts

This week on Scream Addicts, Jinx welcomes Paul Tremblay to the show! The author of such novels as A Head Full of Ghosts, Disappearance at Devil’s Rock, and The Cabin at the End of the World,  Mr. Tremblay has chosen Roy Ward Baker’s Hammer sci-fi/horror classic Quatermass and the Pit for discussion this week.. With its fascinating lead character and blend of horror and sci-fi, Quatermass kicks off a conversation which focuses on the movie’s titular character (and his previous adventures), the film’s themes of superstition versus science, and the uncomfortable parallels to Nazi Germany that the film conjures.  Along the way, the two chat about the film’s true hero, John Carpenter’s Prince of Darkness, and…marching Martian cricket Nazis?! It’s a great fun chat with a fantastic guest, and it’s one we hope you enjoy. Be sure to subscribe to our show on iTunes, leave feedback, tell your friends about us, and give us a yell on Facebook and Twitter! We are: @paulGtremblay @Jinx1981 @ScreamAddicts

This week on Scream Addicts, Jinx welcomes Ryan Larson to the show! The founder and editor-in-chief of Ghastly Grinning (visit here:  https://www.ghastlygrinning.com/), Mr. Larson has chosen Wes Craven’s much-maligned werewolf horror/comedy CURSED for discussion this week. With its frequently humorous script and cast of impressive young actors, CURSED kicks off a conversation which touches on both the film’s flaws and virtues, its unfortunate production history, and why people should really give the film a second chance.  Along the way, Mr. Larson and Jinx discuss the film’s questionable treatment of one character’s sexuality, the possibility of one day getting Wes Craven’s original cut of the film, and…that infamous werewolf bird-flipping moment. It’s a wonderful chat with a fantastic guest, and it’s one we hope you enjoy. Be sure to subscribe to our show on iTunes, leave feedback, tell your friends about us, and give us a yell on Facebook and Twitter! We are: @ryanlarson @Jinx1981 @ScreamAddicts

This week on Scream Addicts, Jinx welcomes Ryan Prows to the show! The filmmaker behind last year’s Lowlife, Mr. Prows has chosen David Fincher’s police procedural/horror classic SE7EN for discussion this week.. With its grim setting and well drawn characters, SE7EN kicks off a conversation which focuses on the relationship between the film’s leads, the movie’s surprising parallels to Mr. Prows’ alternate movie pick No Country for Old Men, and whether or not it should be considered a horror film.  Along the way, the two chat about their first viewings of the film, their initial reactions to its shocking ending, and…would Mr. Prows have shot John Doe, or let him live?! It’s a great chat with a wonderful guest, and it’s one we hope you enjoy. Be sure to subscribe to our show on iTunes, leave feedback, tell your friends about us, and give us a yell on Facebook and Twitter! We are: @ryanprows @Jinx1981 @ScreamAddicts

This week on Scream Addicts, Jinx welcomes Victor Gischler to the show. A novelist, comic book writer, and screenwriter known for Go-Go Girls of the Apocalypse, Spirits of Vengeance, and Death of Dracula, Mr. Gischler has chosen Ridley Scott’s 1979 sci-fi/horror masterpiece Alien for discussion this week. Mr. Gischler and Jinx discuss the first time they caught the film, its many sequels, and its standing within the Alien franchise. Along the way, the two discuss the ultimate benefits of the production’s limitations, their thoughts on the film’s phallic imagery and H.R. Giger’s iconic design work, and the realistic, blue collar characters that populate this otherwise outlandish tale. It's a marvelous chat with a great guest, and it’s one we hope you enjoy. Be sure to subscribe to our show on iTunes, leave feedback, tell your friends about us, and give us a yell on Facebook and Twitter! We are: @VictorGischler @ScreamAddicts @Jinx1981

This week on Scream Addicts, Guest Host Jerry Smith welcomes Brad Elmore to the show! The writer/director who gave us Boogeyman Pop and the recent vampire film Bit, Mr. Elmore has chosen Lucky McKee’s 2002 horror film May for discussion this week. A harrowing tale featuring a sympathetic (if murderous) lead, May kicks off a conversation which finds Jerry and Mr. Elmore discussing Angela Bettis’ incredible performance, the tragic nature of the lead character, and the horror cycles the film fell between upon its initial release, Along the way, the pair discuss the film’s sadly underseen status, costar Jeremy Sisto’s turn in the Dean Koontz adaptation Hideaway, and…Hot Topic?! It’s a fantastic talk with wonderful people, and it’s one we hope you enjoy! We are: @JerryisjustOK @ScreamAddicts

This week on Scream Addicts, Jinx welcomes Mark H. Harris to the show. Mr. Harris is a writer who has penned pieces for such entertainment sites as Vulture, about.com, and Pop Matters.  In addition to his appearance in this year’s fantastic documentary Horror Noire, Mr. Harris also runs BlackHorrorMovies.com, a website which delves into the portrayal of black people in horror films. Mr. Harris has chosen Joel Schumacher’s 1987 horror film The Lost Boys for discussion this week.  During their chat, Mr. Harris and Jinx discuss their first experiences with the film, the nostalgic power it still holds after all these years, and its prominent place in Schumacher’s filmography. Along the way, the two lament the loss of similar mid-range horror, the film’s potentially dodgy approach to homoeroticism, and…The Goonies? It's a fantastic chat with a wonderful guest, and it’s one we hope you enjoy. Be sure to subscribe to our show on iTunes, leave feedback, tell your friends about us, and give us a yell on Facebook and T

This week on Scream Addicts, Guest Host Paul Farrell welcomes Brian Saur to the show! A writer and podcaster known for Rupert Pupkin Speaks, Just the Discs and Pure Cinema, Mr. Saur has chosen Robert Clouse’s 1982 horror film Deadly Eyes for discussion this week. Based upon the novel The Rats by James Herbert, Deadly Eyes launches a talk which finds Paul and Mr. Saur discussing the animal attack subgenre, the film’s current out of print status, and the fact that the film’s rats are portrayed by tiny canines in rat costumes (!).  Along the way, the pair discuss the film’s source novel, the film’s uncomfortable love triangle, and…pet tarantulas?! It’s a fantastic talk with wonderful people, and it’s one we hope you enjoy! Check out Paul’s work at https://deadringerspodcast.com/, scriptophobic.ca and paulsspookyblog.blogspot.com, and find Mr. Saur’s work at www.rupertpupkinspeaks.com, https://justthediscs.libsyn.com/ and https://purecinemapodcast.libsyn.com/. We are: @bobfreelander @PaulisGreat2000 @ScreamAddict

This week on Scream Addicts, Jinx welcomes Peter Hearn to the show. The writer/director of the Daisy Ridley-starring comic book horror thriller Scrawl, Mr. Hearn has chosen Richard Wenk’s 1986 horror-comedy Vamp for discussion this week. Mr. Hearn and Jinx discuss the film’s potent blend of comedy and horror, their first experiences with the film, and the film’s status as a bit of a forgotten film. Along the way, the two discuss Grace Jones’ iconic look and turn as Katrina, Vamp’s influence on From Dusk Till Dawn, and…Dolph Lundgren?! It's a wonderful chat with a fantastic guest, and it’s one we hope you enjoy. Be sure to subscribe to our show on iTunes, leave feedback, tell your friends about us, and give us a yell on Facebook and Twitter! We are: @hearnesque @ScreamAddicts @Jinx1981

This week on Scream Addicts, Guest Host Zena Dixon welcomes Jay Giles to the show! The host of JayMovieTalk Podcast, which discusses all things movies and entertainment-related, Mr. Giles has chosen Ernest Dickerson’s 2001 horror film Bones for discussion this week. A blend of Blaxploitation homage and horror/revenge tale, Bones kicks off a conversation which finds Zena and Mr. Giles discussing their first experiences with the film, their favorite Blaxploitation movies, and how this underrated film might be worthy of getting the remake treatment.  Along the way, the pair discuss the tragic nature of the film’s villain, Jimmy Bones’ memorable theme song, and Snoop Dogg’s ethereal walking style in the film. It’s a fantastic talk with wonderful people, and it’s one we hope you enjoy! Check out Zena’s work at RealQueenofHorror.com and DreadCentral.com, and listen to Mr. Giles’ podcast JayMovieTalk at tvzonepodcastnetwork.podbean.com! We are: @TheJayGiles @LovelyZena @ScreamAddicts

This week on Scream Addicts, Jinx welcomes Jason Lei Howden to the show! The filmmaker behind the 2015 horror comedy Deathgasm and the upcoming action comedy Guns Akimbo,  Mr. Howden has chosen Peter Jackson’s horror/comedy filmmaking debut Bad Taste for discussion this week. With its outrageous blend of gory sci-fi horror and insane comedy, Bad Taste kicks off a conversation which touches on Mr. Howden’s first experience with the film, the fact that Jinx’s first viewing of it only happened THIS WEEK, and why exactly New Zealand has given birth to so many amazing horror comedies.  Along the way, Mr. Howden and Jinx discuss Peter Jackson’s filmography and the likelihood he’ll ever return to his horror comedy roots, the film’s fantastic practical effects, the dangers of walking around in bare feet, and…Clive Barker’s Rawhead Rex?! It’s a helluva fun chat with a excellent guest, and it’s one we hope you enjoy. Be sure to subscribe to our show on iTunes, leave feedback, tell your friends about us, and give us a y