Episodes

  • Ep 306: Hokum Pocus

    Ep 306: Hokum Pocus
    May 4 2026
    Damian McCarthy’s 2024 horror film, “Oddity,” sent a chill down our spines, so we were eager to check out his latest: this time about a hotel whose honeymoon suite is said to be haunted by a witch. Tune in to hear our thoughts on “Hokum” — from the visuals and settings that scared us most, to the character arc of Adam Scott’s Ohm, and some key insights from the Q&A we attended with the director and star.
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    35 mins
  • A Nightmare on Elm Street franchise RANKING!

    A Nightmare on Elm Street franchise RANKING!
    Apr 30 2026
    One, two, Freddy's coming for you! We've already ranked the A Nightmare on Elm Street franchise on Happy Horror Time with Tim in the driver's seat, but this time Matt shares his ultimate ranking of the series.

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    24 mins
  • Ep 305: Mummy Dearest

    Ep 305: Mummy Dearest
    Apr 27 2026
    Over the last century, mummy movies have taken many different forms. But “Lee Cronin’s The Mummy” pushes this classic tale into full-on body horror territory. Tune in as we break down this modern reimagining — from the most explicitly gory scenes, to the moments that gave us serious “The Exorcist” vibes, and how it channels the same brutal style Cronin brought to “Evil Dead Rise.”
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    36 mins
  • A new Chucky movie, Final Destination 7, Longlegs and more!

    A new Chucky movie, Final Destination 7, Longlegs and more!
    Apr 23 2026
    In this news commentary, it's all about upcoming horror releases! Don Mancini is working on a new Chucky movie and he intends to bring the franchise back to its roots. Final Destination 7, a Weapons prequel, and a new Longlegs film are on the way. And a couple of interesting trailers have dropped!

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    22 mins
  • Ep 304: Death Scrolling

    Ep 304: Death Scrolling
    Apr 20 2026
    Growing up, “Faces of Death” (1978) was that taboo VHS tape everyone talked about — infamous for supposedly showing real deaths and executions. Though it was eventually revealed to be fake, the fascination with watching tragic events feels even more relevant today. Tune in to hear our thoughts on the new “Faces of Death” — from the strong performances by Barbie Ferreira and Dacre Montgomery, to the scenes that had our hearts pounding, and why this meta adaptation works so well as a modern slasher.
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    32 mins
  • Top 5 Horror Films from 1996!

    Top 5 Horror Films from 1996!
    Apr 19 2026
    We're traveling back in time as Tim ranks his Top 5 Horror Movies of 1996! This year brought us some unforgettable entries in the genre we love most, but it wouldn't be a Happy Horror Time ranking by Tim Murdock without a couple of somewhat obscure but personal favorites.

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    20 mins
  • Ep 303: Interview w/Kerry Noonan from “Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives”

    Ep 303: Interview w/Kerry Noonan from “Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives”
    Apr 13 2026
    Although she wasn’t the final girl in this installment, Kerry Noonan played a character with final girl qualities as sweet and responsible camp counselor, Paula, in “Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives.” Tune in to hear all about filming the sequel that revived Jason Voorhees, her thoughts on the film’s more self-aware, comedic tone, and the additional made-for-tv horror movie she starred in with Louise Fletcher.
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Scream 8 News, Faces of Death, and Shark Movies!

    Scream 8 News, Faces of Death, and Shark Movies!
    Apr 9 2026
    In this horror news commentary we discuss the latest Scream 8 news! We also talk about the new Faces of Death film that's getting good buzz and positive early reviews, plus we give details on two upcoming shark movies films - "Thrash" which is about to hit Netflix and "Deep Water" directed by Renny Harlin and set to release next month.

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    21 mins