Nightmare in the Ozarks is an annual horror film festival in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, that showcases horror, thriller, dark comedy, spooky sci-fi features, and shorts. This is my second year attending the festival and I had an absolute blast. This hidden gem deserves more attention, and I'm excited to recap my experience at the festival, including the movies I saw and what makes it a special event.

Read:
Checking in at The Crescent Hotel

Listen:
Lore: Disappointment

In this solo episode, I'm discussing Creepshow, which has become a very important part of my annual spooky season tradition. I'm discussing the stellar cast, the classic horror vibes, and the masters of horror that make this possibly the best anthology ever created.

I'm also giving my thoughts on The Long Walk and Bring Her Back, which have risen to the top of my list of favorites this year.

We're kicking off Halloween season with a Disney Channel classic, Tower of Terror from 1997. In this episode, I'm joined by Justin from Straight Chilling to discuss the ride, the movie, 90s nostalgia and how we felt revisiting this kids movie as adults. We invite you, if you dare, to step aboard because in tonight's episode you are the star. And this elevator travels directly to . . . The Twilight Zone.

Listen:
Straight Chilling Horror Review
Disney Creepypasta: River Country Film

Read:
The Dark Side of Disney World

In this episode, I'm joined by first-time guest and friend of the show Hydraberg to discuss ambiguity, atmosphere, and the relentless pursuit of death in It Follows. Is this movie worth the hype? What is it really about? Tune in to find out.

Listen to A Cut Above: Horror Review

In this installment of the Fundamental Frights series, I’m discussing the boogeyman, cursed films and why Sinister has become one of my favorite horror movies.

In this installment of the Fundamental Frights series, I’m joined by my Mom to discuss this made for tv gem from 1981. We’re chatting about watching it with my Grandpa and why we still enjoy it decades later.

In this tale by H.P. Lovecraft, a mysterious meteor crashes at a farm in the Ozark hills, leaking an unearthly color that slowly poisons the land. As the strange contamination spreads, it brings madness and decay, leaving behind a haunting void that defies explanation.

The Tommyknockers is one of Stephen King's more bizarre books and is widely regarded as a bad one. The miniseries suffers from the same reputation. A sleepless night led me to a re-read of the book and took me down a rabbit trail exploring why this story has a bad reputation, and why I enjoy it in spite of that.

SAW was a game changer for horror, inspiring a new sub genre and spawning a 10-film franchise.

In this episode, I'm discussing my personal history with the film, including my time on the Disney College Program and how a sold out emo show led me to a life-changing viewing of James Wan's SAW in 2005.

I'm joined once again by Jacqueline from A Cut Above for a women in horror month special! We're chatting about the weirdness of LA, dealing with death, awkward gatherings, and the impactful ending in Karyn Kusama's The Invitation.

Listen:
Root of Evil Podcast
The Los Feliz Murder Mansion Podcast
Light & Shadow: True Crime Episode