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Join Alex from Manchester, UK, as he dives into the weird, wild, and wonderfully scary world of horror films. From blood-soaked classics to bizarre B-movies, each episode breaks down one film and answ... more
FAQs about Don't Press Play Podcast:How many episodes does Don't Press Play Podcast have?The podcast currently has 28 episodes available.
January 13, 2026Scream VI Explained: Surviving Without Sidney PrescottScream VI marks the first film in the franchise without Sidney Prescott, and that changes everything. As Don’t Press Play begins the countdown to Scream 7, host Alex breaks down whether Scream VI (2023) can survive without its original final girl. From Ghostface’s brutal New York rampage to the rise of the Core Four, this episode explores how the franchise evolves when Sidney isn’t there to save the day....more21minPlay
January 13, 2026Blackfish Explained: Orca Captivity, SeaWorld, and the Story of TilikumThrough the story of Tilikum, an orca captured from the wild and held in captivity for over three decades, Blackfish exposes the hidden costs of marine park entertainment. The episode also honours the life of trainer Dawn Brancheau, whose death became a turning point in the global conversation around captive orcas and human responsibility....more27minPlay
November 03, 2025Creep (2014) Review – A Terrifying Romantic Dance Between Fear and ConnectionIn this episode of the Don’t Press Play Podcast, I dive deep into Patrick Brice and Mark Duplass’ unsettling found-footage masterpiece....more12minPlay
October 30, 2025The Problem with The Strangers Chapter 2: Where It All Went WrongFrom weak character writing to recycled scares, this sequel feels like a cheap imitation of what made the original so haunting. Join Alex for a brutally honest breakdown of why The Strangers: Chapter 2 fails to deliver the tension, atmosphere, and emotional weight fans were hoping for. We’ll unpack where the storytelling went wrong, how the direction missed the mark, and why this follow-up might make you wish you hadn’t pressed play....more15minPlay
October 30, 2025Scream 7 Official Trailer ReactionGhostface is back! Watch my full reaction and breakdown of the brand new SCREAM 7 (2025) Official Trailer...more11minPlay
September 19, 2025The Human Centipede 2 Film Review: Exploitation Horror Gone Too FarIn this episode of Don’t Press Play Podcast, Alex reviews The Human Centipede 2 - a film even more disturbing, shocking, and grotesque than you remember. From duct tape and scissors to pure exploitation horror, find out why this is the most horrific movie experience ever....more15minPlay
September 15, 2025The Poughkeepsie Tapes Explained: The Most Disturbing Found Footage HorrorAlex delves into The Poughkeepsie Tapes (2007), the disturbing found-footage horror film once thought to be “lost” for a decade. From its creepy faux-documentary style to its cult status, we explore why this film still haunts horror fans today...more15minPlay
August 22, 2025A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010) Remake Review | Don’t Press Play PodcastIn this episode of Don’t Press Play, Alex dives deep into the 2010 remake of A Nightmare on Elm Street. Once a horror classic from Wes Craven, this reboot tried to bring Freddy Krueger into the modern era - but ended up as one of the most hated remakes in horror history.Alex breaks down why the characters feel flat and disjointed, why Rooney Mara’s Nancy falls completely flat, and why Freddy’s darker backstory makes the film uncomfortable rather than scary. From bad CGI walls to baked-potato Freddy, this remake fails to capture the magic, practical effects, and heart of the original 1984 film. Should you watch A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010)? Absolutely not. We pressed play, so you don’t have to....more16minPlay
August 16, 2025Alien: Earth Ep. 2 Recap & Breakdown | “Mr. October” ExplainedWe break down Alien: Earth Episode 2, “Mr. October” from the Xenomorph’s bloody party crash to Wendy and Joe’s emotional reunion, plus that shocking cliffhanger....more14minPlay
August 15, 2025Found Footage: Beyond Blair WitchFrom Cannibal Holocaust to Paranormal Activity and beyond, we’re diving deep into the rise, fall, and psychology of the found footage horror subgenre. Fake documentaries, viral marketing myths, and the real-world events that made us believe… this is the full story. #FoundFootage #HorrorMovies #BlairWitch #ParanormalActivity #REC #Cloverfield #LakeMungo #Apollo18 #HorrorHistory #FilmAnalysis...more11minPlay
FAQs about Don't Press Play Podcast:How many episodes does Don't Press Play Podcast have?The podcast currently has 28 episodes available.