Episode 132 of Horror Dads has arrived, and John and Jamie sit down with acclaimed horror artist and illustrator Sara Deck—joined by her husband Josh Deck—for a deep dive into the world of Stephen King. Sara shares details about the stories that have shaped her career, inspired her work, and fueled her passion for the genre.

From The Shining to Pet Semetary, the group explores the visual language of King’s stories, dissecting ideas like atmosphere, psychological depth, and how those elements come to life through Sara’s unique artistic lens. The conversation also touches on film adaptations, childhood scares, and the intersection of art, nostalgia, and fear.

Tune in and enjoy!

The Horror Dads are back, and are on screen, as they cover their Top-10 Horror Movie Malls. In this episode, John and Jamie discuss escalators that lead to nowhere, and dive in on how every store has some sort of story.

This episode has something for everyone from neon-lit chaos, to zombie-infested food courts. Expect personal memories, deep-cut picks, films never seen before, and discussion around why the mall—once a symbol of comfort and community—makes for the perfect horror backdrop.

Tune in as the Horror Dads dive straight into the vault to re-examine 10 modern retellings of classic scares—five you definitely need to watch and five you probably wish you hadn’t.

This go-round, the roles are reversed John covers 5 Hits, and Jamie covers 5 misses. What is it, a requel, a retelling, a shot-for-shot remake?  Throughout, we compare the winning formula against the pitfalls of rote replication. Don’t forget to rate, review, and send in your own favorite hits and misses on our social channels!

Listening to Part I is by no means a prerequisite - enjoy!

The Horror Dads pay tribute to one of horror’s greatest unsung heroes: Dick Miller.

John and Jamie dive into 10 Horror Gems that showcase Miller’s legendary work as one of the genre’s most beloved character actors. In a world where some stars light up the marquee and others quietly steal every scene they're in,Dick Miller mastered the latter — the everyman we grew to recognize and love across countless films. Tune in as we celebrate not only Dick Miller’s unforgettable presence, but also the iconic horror films he helped bring to life.

Not interested in the banter and want to get right to the episode? Please find time stamps of our segments below:

What We’ve Been Watching: 2:00

What We’ve Been Buying: 8:00

What We’re Wearing: 11:10

Family Antic: 12:30

Plugs: 18:20

Unsung Hero - Dick Miller: 21:00

*This episode has been re-released and revised as of 4/13/25*

We are all suckers for great marketing - join the Horror Dads as they examine 10 films that did it best. John and Jamie dive into 10 different movies that used different marketing tactics to intrigue audiences all across the world. The Horror Dads discuss the different tactics used to gain interest, as well as the movies themselves.

*This episode has been re-released and revised as of 4/13/25*

Prior Episode Description: Now that we’ve put a fork in 2021, and the dust has settled, it’s time for a post-mortem. The Horror Dads, John and Jamie bring in the new year by recapping the ten best horror films from 2021.

*Episode Revised on 4/12/25*

In September of 2020, and as we entered the greatest season, the Horror Dads, John and Jamie, were joined by a dear friend, Justin Carolyne, to discuss their favorite Fall traditions.  The group discusses Fall Food & Drink, Fall Music, Fall Decorations, Halloween Costumes, and most importantly, Horror Films.  Tune in to hear all about Halloween-time must watches and more! 

Tune in as the Horror Dads cover 10 Savage Revenge Films from the horror genre. John and Jamie find that many of these films redefine justice, brutality, and retribution. Through our conversation around these films, we discuss final girls and antiheroes while these films prove that horror often thrives on the primal need for payback.

This subgenre is pretty fascinating and led to some great discussion.

Listener discretion is FOR SURE advised on this episode - we cover some pretty heavy subject matter related to sexual assault and violence.

Not into the banter and want to skip right to the episode? Please find time stamps for our segments below:

What We’ve Been Watching: 4:15

What We’ve Been Buying: 7:30

What We’re Wearing: 9:55

Family Antic: 11:10

Plugs: 13:00

10 Savage Revenge Films: 14:30

Mix yourself a holy-water cocktail and grab your garlic necklace as the Horror Dads, John and Jamie, sink their teeth into Episode 137: 10 Vampire Films That Don’t Suck.  The Horror Dads cover an eclectic spread of films - some are cult classics, and some are more modern interpretations.  Tune in for a celebration of the films that have worked hard to keep the vampire mythos alive and explore what makes some of these films stand out amongst a relatively crowded sub-genre.

Many of the obvious classics are avoided, so the Horror Dads are excited to deliver some deep dives around these lesser-known films.  It goes without saying, but much like the films that are covered, this episode does not suck. 

Not into the banter and want to jump directly to the episode? Find time stamps for our segments below:

What We’ve Been Watching: 3:00
What We’ve Been Buying: 8:55
What We’re Wearing:11:35
Family Antic:12:50
Plugs: 15:15
10 Vampire Films That Don’t Suck: 17:25

In Episode 126 of Horror Dads, John and Jamie are joined by the creative minds behind the 2024 remake of Street Trash—Director Ryan Kruger and Producer David Frankenstein. 

Ryan Kruger, Director of Fried Barry, joined us on a previous episode, and is a prolific director in vision and style.   In this discussion, Ryan and David share insights into reimagining one of the most bizarre and beloved films in horror history.

Grab a seat (and maybe avoid any suspicious beverages) as the Horror Dads celebrate the gooey brilliance of the latest addition to this horror pantheon.