Pillow Fright

What if you could shadow a killer and learn the tricks of the trade used by the most iconic slashers of all time? Well, you're in luck tonight! Join us for our first slumber party of the month as we kick things off with Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon, as part of our Summer of Slashers June lineup. We break down the film's unique approach to the slasher genre, marvel at Nathan Baesel's charismatic portrayal, and compare it to In a Violent Nature. This one is definitely quintessenti...

Get ready to bust through your local theater screen and time warp back to 1986, y'all! This week the Pillow Fright gals are going to Camp Bloodbath to discuss 2015's The Final Girls as their second out-of-the-box slasher pick for this month's theme. Other talking points include the power of Betty Davis Eyes, the grief cycle and catharsis through art, and the ongoing debate over whether M&Ms belong in popcorn or not. Are you a true Bathematician? Listen and find out! Subscri...

It's the Summer of Slashers, friends! That's right, it's a new month which means a new theme, but this lineup of slashers isn't full of your typical 9-5 slasher. No, we're talking innovative slasher flicks that think outside of the box and bring something new to the formula, and what better way to begin this long trek through the woods than with the new IFC release, In a Violent Nature? Other talking points include the first slasher movies we ever saw, many Johnny Doesn't Know puns ...

It's our last episode of Mystic May! We loved this theme so much that we just had to keep it going into June, but what a fitting film it still is for Pride Month! In this week's episode, Elissa and Ama delve into the magical world of Clive Barker's Lord of Illusions (1995). As always, we discuss both spoiler-free and spoiler topics so you're covered no matter what!Other talking points include: Walton Goggins (a lot), crossing eyes with Bill Skarsgård, Nic Cage's most disturbing role yet in th...

Welcome to our first slumber party episode of Mystic May! Tonight, we're talking about an absolute cult classic from the early aughts, Thir13en Ghosts (2001)...but that's not all! We're joined by VFX legend and director of the film itself, Steve Beck so grab your Arcanum and let's get to it! Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more content! Support us on Patreon where you will find uncut episodes, bonus content, and more!Follow us on socials:InstagramTikTokLetterboxd Pillow Fright them...

Celebrity Psychics! Flying bag ladies! Nuns! Lou Diamond Phillips in a giant suit! We've got you covered on all bases this month. On this episode, the girls chat about the future of the insidious franchise, what is was like being on The Last Drive in With Joe Bob Briggs, and the beauty of Tubi before diving into an absolutely bonkers conversation about the penultimate film in our Mystic May lineup, the 1990 underrated gem THE FIRST POWER.Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more content! Sup...

It’s bonus episode time, besties! And have we got one heck of an episode for you - we are joined by the man, the myth, the legend himself…writer/director Tom McLoughlin! We had an amazing time talking about the horror movies that scared him, opening for The Doors, his plans for the afterlife, and of course…about the man behind the mask in the sequel that is widely regarded to be the fan favorite in the FRIDAY THE 13th franchise. You can see Tom and other cast and crew from FRIDAY TH...

**Well, friends - the tech demon was angry with us again and decided to embody the Tower card in the tarot deck by destructing our polished audio for the first half hour of the episode…but have no fear! Much like the Star card rises above after the fall of the tower, our polished audio restores just in time for the SPOILER ZONE! Thank you for bearing with us!Grab your sage and oracle cards because it's time for Mystical May on the Pillow Fright Podcast! ✨🔮This week we’re ringing in our theme ...

Get ready to sweat, Pillow Frighters! We're switching gears this week and diving into a new release that is very near and dear to our hearts - SLASHERCISE, written and directed by our very own Ama Lea! Along the way, we discuss exciting genre news, what films inspire us, and Ama being the cream in our strawberry. So put on your spandex, grab your sweatband and slay the day...if Meathead doesn't slay your first! If you're in the Los Angeles area, you can attend the premiere IN PERSON on May 7t...

Happy Half-Way to Halloween, Pillow Frighters! Tonight, we wrap up our month of #broadcasthorror with the help of writer-director @chris.lamartina as we chat about nostalgic commercials, goblin candy, and the horrors of mankind in his ghoulishly festive film (and tonight's viewing choice) - WNUF HALLOWEEN SPECIAL. So, grab your favorite (goblin-free) candy and let's dive in!Featuring music by @brucevaynSubscribe to our YouTube channel for more content! Support us on Patreon where you will fi...