Bloody Essentials

This week, Jamie and Nina tuck in for a creepy crib-side chat about The Boy (2016) — the movie that proves some dolls are better left unboxed. 🪆

👀 Is Brahms just a porcelain prankster or a full-on freakshow?

🏚️ They unpack every eerie glance, rule-breaking moment, and wall-crawling WTF twist.

🧼 Warning: this episode contains highly disturbing doll behavior and a twist that’ll shatter your tea set.

Jamie and Nina dig into all the creepy moments and big twists that make The Boy one strange and spooky ride. 🪆👻

Hosts: Ethan Noyes, Jamie Verwys, and Nina Yarrington 

Producer: Jeremy Noyes

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Bloody Essentials Logo by: Greg Stark 

Intro/Outro Music: Sweet Little Nightmare by Darren Curtis 

Video Footage in Intro Courtesy of: Suspiria 1977 (20th Century Fox), Halloween 1978 (Compass International Pictures & Trancas International Films), and Scream 1996 (Paramount Pictures)

Break out the red balloons and psychic powers—this week on Bloody Essentials, Ethan, Jamie, and Nina head to the eerie corners of Castle Rock (and beyond) to talk all things Stephen King adaptations. From the bone-chilling brilliance of The Shining to the blood-soaked prom of Carrie, the crew dives into the adaptations that made them fall in love with the Master of Horror on screen.

Hosts: Ethan Noyes, Jamie Verwys, and Nina Yarrington 

Producer: Jeremy Noyes

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Bloody Essentials Logo by: Greg Stark 

Intro/Outro Music: Sweet Little Nightmare by Darren Curtis 

Video Footage in Intro Courtesy of: Suspiria 1977 (20th Century Fox), Halloween 1978 (Compass International Pictures & Trancas International Films), and Scream 1996 (Paramount Pictures)

Pack your bags and kiss your sanity goodbye — this week, we’re checking into Burnt Offerings (1976), where the wallpaper peels and so does your soul.

Your ghoulfriends at Bloody Essentials sink their teeth into this slow-burn shocker, unpacking haunted hallways, unsettling performances, and the kind of 70s dread that sticks to your skin like old wallpaper glue.

It’s classy, it’s creepy, and it’s criminally overlooked — just how we like our horror.

Hosts: Ethan Noyes, Jamie Verwys, and Nina Yarrington

Producer: Jeremy Noyes

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Bloody EssentialsLogo by: Greg Stark

Intro/Outro Music:Sweet Little Nightmare by Darren Curtis

Video Footage inIntro Courtesy of: Suspiria 1977 (20th Century Fox), Halloween 1978 (CompassInternational Pictures & Trancas International Films), and Scream 1996(Paramount Pictures)

Ethan, Jamie, and Nina are back—and this time, they’ve got company! Special guest Rick Paulton from The Whole Damn Enchilada Podcast joins the crew to dissect the oozy, outrageous cult classic Basket Case (1982). Expect laughs, gore talk, and way too much discussion about what's in that wicker basket. Spoiler Alert: It’s gross. And awesome.

🎙️ Hit play if you're into killer siblings, sleazy NYC vibes, and 80s horror weirdness done right!

Hosts: Ethan Noyes, Jamie Verwys, and Nina Yarrington

Producer: Jeremy Noyes

Featuring Guest: Rick Paulton - The Whole Damn Enchilada Podcasthttps://www.youtube.com/@UCDInC4QHTZ_aaEj7itkvQeg

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Bloody Essentials Logo by: Greg Stark

Intro/Outro Music: Sweet Little Nightmare by Darren Curtis

Video Footage in Intro Courtesy of: Suspiria 1977 (20th Century Fox), Halloween 1978 (Compass International Pictures & Trancas International Films), and Scream 1996 (Paramount Pictures)

Ethan, Jamie, and Nina crack open the barrel on Return of the Living Dead with special guest Steve Baldwin. From toxic gas and graveyard punks to split dogs and screaming cadavers, the crew dives deep into the chaos, charm, and cult legacy of this undead classic. Brains, anarchy, and ‘80s horror at its finest.

Check out Aim for the Head Podcast and hear more from Steve : https://aimfortheheadpodcast.libsyn.com/

Hosts: Ethan Noyes, Jamie Verwys, and Nina Yarrington

Producer: Jeremy Noyes

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Bloody Essentials Logo by: Greg Stark

Intro/Outro Music: Sweet Little Nightmare by Darren Curtis

Video Footage in Intro Courtesy of: Suspiria 1977 (20th Century Fox), Halloween 1978 (Compass International Pictures & Trancas International Films), and Scream 1996 (Paramount Pictures)

On this episode of Bloody Essentials, Ethan, Jamie, and Nina sit down with Derek Braasch, founder of Cheevies Film Productions. Derek shares the story behind his passion for horror, how his filmmaking journey began, and the origins of Cheevies. He also gives us a look ahead at this year’s upcoming horror releases and what fans can expect.

Learn more about Cheevies Film Productions here: https://www.cheeviesfilms.net/

Hosts: Ethan Noyes, Jamie Verwys, and Nina Yarrington

Producer: Jeremy Noyes

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Bloody Essentials Logo by: Greg Stark

Intro/Outro Music: Sweet Little Nightmare by Darren Curtis

Video Footage in Intro Courtesy of: Suspiria 1977 (20th Century Fox), Halloween 1978 (Compass International Pictures & Trancas International Films), and Scream 1996(Paramount Pictures)

This week, Ethan, Jamie, and Nina are hypnotized by the spooky 1999 thriller Stir of Echoes — and they’re joined by special guest Ryan Inman from The Whole Damn Enchilada Podcast!

🌀 We dive into creepy visions, haunted hallways, and Kevin Bacon's mind-bending performance.

💬 Expect more twists than a haunted spiral staircase.

🔦 Is it a forgotten gem or better left buried?

Hosts: Ethan Noyes, Jamie Verwys, and Nina Yarrington 

Producer: Jeremy Noyes

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Bloody Essentials Logo by: Greg Stark 

Intro/Outro Music: Sweet Little Nightmare by Darren Curtis 

Video Footage in Intro Courtesy of: Suspiria 1977 (20th Century Fox), Halloween 1978 (Compass International Pictures & Trancas International Films), and Scream 1996 (Paramount Pictures)

We’re joined by actress Cindy Weintraub, known for her roles in cult horror classics The Prowler and Humanoids from the Deep. Cindy shares behind-the-scenes stories, reflects on working in '80s horror, and talks about what it was like being a part of two iconic genre films. A quick dive into blood, monsters, and movie memories.
 

Hosts: Ethan Noyes, Jamie Verwys, and Nina Yarrington 

Producer: Jeremy Noyes

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Bloody Essentials Logo by: Greg Stark 

Intro/Outro Music: Sweet Little Nightmare by Darren Curtis 

Video Footage in Intro Courtesy of: Suspiria 1977 (20th Century Fox), Halloween 1978 (Compass International Pictures & Trancas International Films), and Scream 1996 (Paramount Pictures)

Check out our picks for our favorite final guys and some honorable mentions of the men we wish had made it to the end! This episode is to honor the men in horror and their contributions.

Hosts: Ethan Noyes, Jamie Verwys, and Nina Yarrington 

Producer: Jeremy Noyes

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Bloody Essentials Logo by: Greg Stark 

Intro/Outro Music: Sweet Little Nightmare by Darren Curtis 

Video Footage in Intro Courtesy of: Suspiria 1977 (20th Century Fox), Halloween 1978 (Compass International Pictures & Trancas International Films), and Scream 1996 (Paramount Pictures)

This Fourth of July, Bloody Essentials takes a dip into murky waters with The Bay (2012). Ethan, Jamie, and Nina wade through the found-footage chaos to talk about what worked, what flopped, and why this eco-horror had more bite in theory than execution. Plus, the real-life parasitic nightmares that inspired it—and why The Bay might just be scarier than fireworks gone wrong.

Read up on the official details that inspired this film: Cryptococcus Gattii Outbreak CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5928a1.htm

Hosts: Ethan Noyes, Jamie Verwys, and Nina Yarrington 

Producer: Jeremy Noyes

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Bloody Essentials Logo by: Greg Stark 

Intro/Outro Music: Sweet Little Nightmare by Darren Curtis 

Video Footage in Intro Courtesy of: Suspiria 1977 (20th Century Fox), Halloween 1978 (Compass International Pictures & Trancas International Films), and Scream 1996 (Paramount Pictures)