Screaming Skull Podcast

Welcome to spooky season! This is our episode to celebrate the best time of the year, and to do that, we are talking about Phantasm (1979) & Phantasm II! Abnormal Andy and Phantom Dark Dave share what makes these movies the best mix of 70s and 80s horror and practical special effects.

In this podcast episode, Abnormal Andy and Phantom Dark Dave each bring their lists of their top 5 scary robots in movies. From andriods, cyborgs and other mechanical monsters, there's a lot of horror and sci-fi discussion.

Abnormal Andy and Phantom Dark Dave celebrate two years of The Screaming Skull Podcast with a deep dive into the bizarre, creepy, and wonderfully weird world of cult filmmaker Bill Rebane! The anniversary episode explores four of Rebane's most memorable horror and sci-fi B-movies: The Alpha Incident (1978), Blood Harvest (1987), Demons of Ludlow (1983), and The Giant Spider Invasion (1975). From killer contamination and creepy small-town curses to murderous clowns and gigantic arachnids, Andy and Dave dig into what makes these movies such fascinating pieces of cult horror history. Grab some popcorn, raise a glass to two years of The Screaming Skull, and join us for a celebration of Bill Rebane, B-movie horror, giant monsters, weirdness, and two years of abnormal entertainment!

The Screaming Skull Horror Podcast dives into Host (2020), the acclaimed supernatural horror film that turned a Zoom séance into one of the most effective found-footage scares of the modern era. Abnormal Andy and Phantom Dark Dave break down the scares, atmosphere, performances, and lasting impact of this pandemic-era horror favorite. Writer Jed Shepherd joins the show for an interview about creating Host, developing its terrifying concept, and bringing the film to life during lockdown. If you love found footage horror, supernatural movies, Zoom horror, séance films, and behind-the-scenes horror interviews, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

Phantom Dark Dave and Abnormal Andy dive into two unsettling 2013 folk horror found footage movies, Mr. Jones and Final Prayer. From mysterious creatures and eerie wilderness encounters to a terrifying investigation beneath the surface, both films take the found footage formula into some seriously disturbing territory. The guys break down the scares, atmosphere, mythology, and WTF moments that make these two hidden gems stand out in the horror genre. Which movie delivers the more disturbing folk horror experience? Tune in to find out on the Screaming Skull Horror Podcast!

In this episode of the Screaming Skull Podcast, Abnormal Andy and Phantom Dark Dave dive into Frogman (2023), the bizarre and creepy found-footage horror movie inspired by the legendary Loveland Frogman cryptid. We discuss the movie's cryptid mythology, creature design, practical effects, strange humor, disturbing moments, found-footage style, and whether Frogman succeeds as a modern creature-feature horror film. If you're a fan of cryptids, monster movies, found footage horror, creature features, Bigfoot, lake monsters, and weird 1980s-style horror, join us as we investigate whether the Frogman deserves a place among horror's strangest monsters.

In this episode of the Screaming Skull Horror Podcast, Abnormal Andy and Phantom Dark Dave each reveal their Top 5 water-based horror movies - without knowing what's on the other's list. Will our picks match, or will there be some shocking surprises?

Join Abnormal Andy and Phantom Dark Dave on the Screaming Skull Podcast as they deep dive into The Taking of Deborah Logan (2014), one of the most terrifying and critically acclaimed found footage horror films of the modern era. In this episode, we explore the film's unsettling blend of psychological horror, possession, and Alzheimer's disease, break down the movie scene by scene, discuss unforgettable scares, examine the cast and crew-including director Adam Robitel and standout performances from Jill Larson and Anne Ramsay-and reveal hidden details that make this cult classic so effective. Whether you're a longtime fan of found footage horror or discovering this chilling film for the first time, this spoiler-filled review covers everything from its shocking ending to the infamous cave sequence.

Phantom Dark Dave and Abnormal Andy dive deep into the chilling new found footage horror film The Hem (2025), breaking down its scares, atmosphere, performances, and what makes it stand out in today's horror landscape.

But that's not all....

This episode also features an interview with director Tyler Russell. We discuss the inspiration behind the film, the challenges of creating authentic found footage horror, behind-the-scenes stories from production, and the creative decisions that brought The Hem to life.

Whether you're a longtime fan of found footage classics or looking for your next horror obsession, this episode offers an in-depth look at one of 2025's most talked-about independent horror releases.

If you enjoy horror movie reviews, indie horror, found footage films, and filmmaker interviews, this episode is for you.

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Who are the greatest characters in the history of the Scream franchise? In this episode, Abnormal Andy and Phantom Dark Dave each reveal their personal top 5 Scream characters, debating fan favorites, iconic killers, unforgettable survivors, and the personalities that helped make Scream one of horror's most beloved franchises. From Sidney Prescott and Randy Meeks to Stu Macher, Billy Loomis, and beyond, we break down each character's impact on the series and horror genre as a whole. Whether you're a longtime Ghostface fan or revisiting the franchise after Scream 7, this episode is packed with nostalgia, horror discussion, and plenty of killer debate.