Serial Mom is a 1994 dark satirical masterpiece starring Kathleen Turner. Join us as we dissect Beverly Sutphin’s villainous streak, her lethal “house rules,” and that legendary banter. This episode is full of campy kills, true crime obsession, and a reminder that you should never wear white after Labor Day.

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James Pratt joins us to dive into the mind of Tepes, the villain of the 2025 psychological horror hit A Texas Nightmare. James discusses the dark evolution of his character’s arc, the eerie atmosphere of filming in Topanga Canyon, and balances the scares with some “fun” stories from on and off the set.

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Heart Eyes blends slasher and rom-com into this 2025 release. Alyse and Kristen chat about how effectively the film balances its tone—from creative kills and laugh-out-loud moments to clever homages to the genre. Whether you’re a fan of the Valentines holiday or a total cynic, this is the perfect holiday horror film to add to your watchlist!

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This episode, Alyse and her cousin Casey dive into the “killer” dance moves of their favorite films. From Patrick Bateman’s moonwalk to Salma Hayek’s mesmerizing snake dance, they’re chatting about epic scenes featuring the big screen’s most dangerous villains.

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This week, Alyse and Kristen revisit the 1992 horror-comedy Buffy the Vampire Slayer. We’re talking ’90s nostalgia, the journey of a reluctant hero, and why Paul Reubens owns the most epic death scene in cinematic history.

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Joining Alyse is Dr. Adam to chat about, A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge. Once dismissed, this 1985 sequel has been radically re-evaluated thanks to the documentary Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street. Find out how Mark Patton’s story of redemption changed everything we thought we knew about this infamous entry.

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This holiday season, Dreadful Dialogue is unwrapping the dark side of Christmas. Join Alyse and Kristen as they chat about the 2015 cult classic film, Krampus.

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This week, Alyse teams up with Celia from @lettalksterror to dissect the 1993 anthology, Body Bags. Hosted by the legendary John Carpenter, this cult classic delivers a trio of tales that will satisfy any horror fan. From body horror and chilling isolation to plenty of dark laughs, there’s a story for everyone. Join us as we chat about the scares and surprises of this ’90s gem.

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31 Nights of Horror continues! Paul and Alyse continue their annual tradition of watching a horror movie every day in October. Hear their list of the second 16 films, along with their thoughts on them. They also discuss their night out at Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios and Castle Dark in Riverside.

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Interview with Brandon Christensen, Director of Night of the Reaper

Writer and director of the Shudder exclusive film, Night of the Reaper, Brandon Christensen joined Alyse to talk about writing the film from concept to fruition. He shares how his love of the 1980s translates on to this film as well as some on set stories. Listen in on this interview and catch Night of the Reaper streaming on Shudder, a horror streaming service.

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