Happy Horror Time

As perky camp counselor Annie, Robbi Morgan made history as the first present-day victim of Mrs. Voorhees… although she never even made it to Camp Crystal Lake to cook for all those kids, err children! 🐐 Tune in to hear all about playing this iconic role in the original “Friday the 13th,” how she filmed her death scene and who she was actually interacting with, and the stunt she did on her own due to her acrobatic skills.

Osgood Perkins is back with another horror film, this time based on Stephen King’s short story from the ‘80s and with a much different tone than last year’s “Longlegs.” Tune in to hear us break down “The Monkey” — from all those insane deaths, to all that demented humor, and how Corey Cunningham from “Halloween Ends” factored into it all.

Kim Myers turned the tables on both Freddy Krueger AND the typical gender roles of ‘80s horror when she rescued her boyfriend at the end of “A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge.” Tune in to hear all about making the first sequel in this long-running franchise, her thoughts on the film’s queer subtext and Mark Patton’s documentary, and that time Patrick Swayze danced with her on the set of “Letters from a Killer.”

Have you ever been watching a romantic comedy and thought to yourself – you know what this film needs? A masked killer! That’s the thinking behind “Heart Eyes,” which takes the typical rom-com formula and adds a body count. Tune in to hear us break down all the brutal kills, all the laugh-out-loud moments, and whether this horror comedy was love at first fright or left us broken-hearted.

Happy Horror Time has a new team member! And to formally introduce our new companion to the world, we invited her to discuss “Companion” with us. Tune in as we break down this sci-fi thriller with our new Co-Producer, Paris Mantz — from how it stands out from other robot/AI gone rogue films, to its relevance in today’s world, and how Sophie Thatcher is becoming the new Jenna Ortega.

As Editor-in-Chief of Dread Central & Co-Host of the Scarred for Life podcast, Mary Beth McAndrews had already made a name for herself in horror before directing her first film — the new indie revenge thriller, “Bystanders” (currently available on VOD). Tune in to hear why this script had such personal meaning for her, how she approached handling both the sensitive material and the violence, and what’s next for her in horror.

As one of the Universal Monsters, the Wolf Man has been portrayed in multiple films over the last 80 years. But none have starred the incredible Julia Garner! 💅 Tune in to hear us break down "Wolf Man" — from its pacing and visuals, to what we wished hadn’t been spoiled in trailers, and whether it reached the bar set by Director Leigh Whannell’s first Universal Monster flick, “The Invisible Man” (2020).

You can also WATCH this episode (yep, we're now doing video) on our Happy Horror Time YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/U3aO8n37MQM?si=--BdHesBDOx2R8-0

Horror fans learned what “ándale” meant after watching Brooke Bundy say it to her daughter, Kristen, as Elaine Parker in both “A Nightmare on Elm Street” 3 & 4. But, to be fair, they went over this in therapy! 😂 Tune in to hear all about appearing in these two Freddy sequels, what it was like working with both actresses who played Kristen, and hear more about “Catnip” — the 2025 horror movie Brooke is starring in with her daughter, Tiffany Helm.

As Violet, the punk rock teen with the streaked hair in “Friday the 13th Part V: A New Beginning,” Tiffany Helm literally dances her way to her demise. Tune in to hear all about making this “Jason-less” sequel, the original plan for Violet’s death and how she influenced the way it turned out, and Tiffany teases the upcoming horror movie she’s starring in with her real-life mother, Brooke Bundy.

The story of Dracula/Nosferatu is a tale as old as time, and its vampire villain has been interpreted in many different ways throughout 100+ years of existence. Tune in as we sink our teeth into 2024’s “Nosferatu” — from its dreary atmosphere and settings, to the varied performances of its cast, and most importantly, our thoughts on Count Orlok’s ‘70s pornstache.