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We are joined by Bryan of Talking Horror to talk about all the movies we saw at the Overlook Film festival.
Listen to Part 2 on the Talking Horror podcast here:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-horror-with-jamie-and-nikisha/id1565695085
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The Overlook Film Festival is a 4-day celebration of all things horror held in America’s most haunted city, New Orleans. Each spring, genre fans and cinephiles from the world over convene in the heart of the French Quarter, home to countless apparition sightings, voodoo legends, vampire curses and even some lore related to our namesake, horror fiction’s most frightening creation.
Check out more info about the festival here:
https://www.overlookfilmfest.com/about/
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Music by Aries Beats - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPpnxLYrzVA
This week we are sitting down with Jethro Waters, write and director for the dark comedy surrealist horror film "Gunfighter Paradise"
We had an opportunity to see the movie prior to interviewing Jethro. We get to ask about his inspiration, process, filmmaking experience, and talk about our interpretations of his film.
Be on the look out for the film which is currently touring.
https://www.instagram.com/GunfighterParadise
https://www.gunfightermovie.com/
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Music by Aries Beats - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPpnxLYrzVA
This week, we’re stepping into The Others, a gothic ghost story that proves you don’t need jump scares to create unforgettable horror. We explore the film’s eerie atmosphere, its masterful use of silence and shadow, and the slow-building tension that keeps you constantly on edge. Anchored by a chilling performance from Queen of Movies Nicole Kidman, The Others is a lesson in restraint, mood, and storytelling. Join us as we discuss what makes this film such a timeless haunted house classic — and why sometimes the scariest thing is what you can’t see.
We are joined by Mel of Cinematic Doctrine!
Check out more of Mel here:
https://cinematicdoctrine.com/
https://open.spotify.com/show/724zyb5pPvy3tcckemkRRO?si=c31d005713a145f4
https://www.youtube.com/@CineDoctrine
https://www.instagram.com/cinematicdoctrine/
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Music by Aries Beats - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPpnxLYrzVA
This week we are sitting down with Rushabh Patel, actor and producer for the upcoming horror movie "I Know Exactly How You Die"
We had an opportunity to see the movie prior to interviewing Rushabh to ask about his inspiration, the behind the scenes work of making a film, and why we loved his performance.
Be on the look out for the film releasing April 7th 2026.
You can find it streaming on Prime Video and Fandango!
Give Rushabh an Instagram follow here:
https://www.instagram.com/rushabh_patel_67/
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Music by Aries Beats - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPpnxLYrzVA
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This week, we’re diving into Forbidden Fruits, the latest from Meredith Alloway — a film that trades traditional horror structure for something more intimate, unsettling, and emotionally raw. Blurring the line between desire and discomfort, Forbidden Fruits leans into atmosphere, character, and the slow erosion of control rather than conventional scares.
We break down the film’s tone, performances, and thematic weight, focusing on how it explores identity, power dynamics, and sisterhood. It’s a movie that lingers in ambiguity, asking more than it answers, and leaving you to sit in its unease long after it ends.
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Music by Aries Beats - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPpnxLYrzVA
Big News! The Hanna's will be attending The Overlook Film Festival in beautiful New Orleans April 9th through 12th. In this bonus episode we are going over all the upcoming films we plan to see.
The Overlook Film Festival is a 4-day celebration of all things horror held in America’s most haunted city, New Orleans. Each spring, genre fans and cinephiles from the world over convene in the heart of the French Quarter, home to countless apparition sightings, voodoo legends, vampire curses and even some lore related to our namesake, horror fiction’s most frightening creation.
Check out more info about the festival here:
https://www.overlookfilmfest.com/about/
Follow Us on Instagram and TikTok: @horrorhourwiththehannas
Music by Aries Beats - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPpnxLYrzVA
This week, we’re diving into Donnie Darko, a cult classic that blends suburban drama, sci-fi, and psychological horror into something completely its own. We explore the film’s eerie tone, unforgettable imagery, and the many layers behind Donnie’s fractured reality. From time loops to existential dread, we unpack what makes Donnie Darko such a haunting and endlessly debatable experience. Is it fate, coincidence, or something far stranger? Either way, the countdown has already begun.
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Music by Aries Beats - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPpnxLYrzVA
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This week, we’re diving into Undertone, a slow-building horror story that thrives on unease, atmosphere, and the feeling that something isn’t quite right beneath the surface. In this episode, we break down the film’s creeping tension, its use of silence and suggestion, and the way it gradually pulls the audience into its unsettling world. We talk performances, mood, and how Undertone leans into psychological dread rather than outright shocks. Sometimes the scariest things aren’t what you see — it’s what you sense lurking just out of frame.
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Music by Aries Beats - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPpnxLYrzVA
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This week, we’re discussing The Bride!, a bold new reimagining of the classic Bride of Frankenstein story. Directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal, the film brings a stylish, modern energy to the iconic monster myth. We talk about the film’s gothic aesthetic, its performances, and how this version reframes the Bride as more than just a creation — but a force of her own. Join us as we break down how The Bride! revives one of horror’s most legendary figures.
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Music by Aries Beats - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPpnxLYrzVA
This week we are sitting down with Elijah J. Alvarez, the writer and director of the upcoming horror movie "Dorothy: The Haunting of Oz", inspired by The Wizard of Oz.
We get an opportunity to ask Elijah about his inspiration, the process of getting a horror movie off the ground, and what separates his film from other "public domain horror".
Be on the look out for the film coming later this year!
Give Elijah a follow on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/elijordanalvarez/
Check out the Bloody Disgusting article on the film: https://bloody-disgusting.com/exclusives/3914376/dorothy-the-haunting-of-oz-images-reveal-horror-take-on-the-wizard-of-oz-from-gen-z-filmmaker-exclusive/
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Music by Aries Beats - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPpnxLYrzVA
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