So I Married A Horror Fan

So I Married A Horror Fan

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So I Married A Horror Fan episodes

  • #63 - Coraline
    In this week's episode we round our Family Friendly Horror Month with 2009's nightmare fuel Coraline.
    We look at Laika's stop motion adaptation of Neil Gaiman's work.
    Is this the most terrifying kids film ever made?
    What is the film really about?
    We look at some of the hidden themes and how this film is wide open for interpretation.
    We discuss the characters, which ones wr liked and didnt like.
    Our personal relationships to Neil Gaiman and his works.
    Is this Henry Sellick's best film?
    We look at all of this and a lot more in this episode. Hit that play button now and join us on this weird journey.
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    1 hr 1 min
  • #62 - Monster House
    In this week's episode we continue our run of Family Friendly Horror with 2006's Monster House.
    How has the film held up over the last 16 years?
    Was the motion capture animation style the best fit for the film?
    We get into the characters and how the film captures pure childlike energy.
    We discuss the titular house and how it's a living breathing entity and a great character in it's own right.
    There are some issues with the story that we get into and the reasons why they didn't land with us.
    The reasons why we believe this is the perfect family friendly horror film and it's lasting place as a gateway horror film for younger audiences.
    All this and more in this week's episode. Hit that play button now and join us as we pay a visit to the Monster House…
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    51 min
  • Crossing the Stream: Fear Street Part 1: 1994
    We're back with another Episode of Crossing the Stream. This time we are looking at Fear Street Part 1: 1994. The first in Netflix's Fear Street event trilogy.
    How well does this movie adapt R.L Stine's work?
    How does it work as a period set slasher?
    What is going on with the soundtrack and song choices?
    Does this movie have the best kill in modern slasher history?
    We also talk about our favourite characters and why we care so much about their fates.
    Also, we couldn't not talk about how kick ass the killers are in this film.
    We also let you know if this movie is worth Crossing the Stream or if you need to change the channel…
    All this & more in this fun filled episode that just be the best thing since sliced bread! so hit that play button now and join us as we take a walk down Fear Street.
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    56 min
  • #61 - Scooby-Doo
    Scooby Doo, Where are you? In this week's episode we are looking at the 2002 live action adaptation of Scooby-Doo.
    Is this the best cartoon to live action adaptation of all time?
    What ever happened to the R rated version?
    How does this movie hold up as it approaches it's 20th anniversary?
    Is this the true embodiment of family friendly horror?
    Is this the most perfectly cast adaptation ever made?
    Why were the early 00s such a weird time, and why is it the perfect time period for this movie?
    All this & loads more on this weeks episode, grab your Scooby Snacks, fire up the Mystery Machine and let's go catch some Ghosts…
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    1 hr 3 min
  • #60 - Goosebumps
    Listen Beware! You're in for a Scare… In this week's episode, we kick off our Family Friendly Horror month with a look at the 2015 film adaptation of Goosebumps.
    We discuss our individual relationships with the Goosebumps franchise and at which point we discovered it.
    We look back over 30 years of Goosebumps, it's lasting legacy and impact on children discovering Horror.
    We talk about the approach the film takes and how it works in film form.
    We get into all the references and just how many characters from the books they managed to squeeze into the film.
    All of this and a lot, lot more in this fun episode. Press that play button now and give yourself Goosebumps.
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    51 min
  • Five by Five: Top 5 Horror Adaptations
    In this month's Five by Five we are looking at our Top 5 Horror Adaptations. Join us we look at everything from books, videogames & films to musicals and erm...mall attractions? yep, its that kind of episode. Click that play button now and let's get weird
    1 hr
  • #59 - Night Watch

    In this week's episode, we close our Foreign Language Horror month with 2004's Russian Fantasy Horror, Night Watch from visionary director Timur Bekmambatov. We discuss the source material & its journey from novel to screen. How has the movie aged over nearly 2 decades? Have our brains tricked us into thinking we liked this movie more than we actually did? we compare it to other similar films of the time & what it does to stand out. We try to make some sense of the plot and what it all means. We get into the franchise overall and whether or not they will ever close out the film trilogy after all this time. All this and more in this weeks episode. Press that play button and join us in The Gloom…

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    1 hr 4 min
  • #58 - Dark Water
    As we continue our January run through Foreign Language Horror, we have stopped off this week in Japan for 2002's Dark Water.
    We discuss the impact of J-Horror & how Hollywood cranked out a bunch of remakes at the height of its popularity.
    We get into our thoughts on Dark Water, its story, relation to the story its based, its impact & legacy 20 years on.
    We talk about some of the deeper themes i  the film and what it is really trying to say.
    We touch upon the unfortunate death of Elisa Lam & how the film was given renewed interest and coverage in the wake of tragic circumstances.
    This and more in this brand new episode. So hit that play button now and join us on this spooky adventure…
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    1 hr
  • Crossing the Stream: Werewolves Within
    In our very first episode of Crossing the Stream we are looking at Josh Ruben's 2021 follow up to Scare Me with the Werewolf whodunnit Werewolves Within.
    How does this movie stack up against Ruben's debut?
    We talk about the videogame the film is based on, how does it work as a film & an adaptation of the game?
    How does the film work as a mix of mystery/comedy/horror?
    We discuss the ensemble cast and how they all bring something different to the table.
    We look at Werewolves in cinema in general and where this movie fits in the pantheon of Werewolf films.
    Where does Josh Ruben go from here?
    All of this and more in our very first episode of Crossing the Stream.
    Hit that play button now and unleash the Werewolf within...
    53 min
  • #57 - Train to Busan
    In this week's episode we are travelling all the way to Korea for the excellent zombie horror Train to Busan.
    This episode is a lot, as we really get into it.
    We talk about how far ahead of the curve Asian cinema is when it comes to Horror.
    The emotional gut punches this movie throws at it's audience.
    How does it handle the zombie genre and what does it do differently?
    We discuss the rest of the franchise including the animated prequel and the sequel.
    We also give our thoughts on the upcoming American remake The Last Train to New York.
    All of this and lots more as our Foreign Language Horror month rolls on. Hit that play button now and hop aboard the zombie train.
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    1 hr 6 min

About So I Married A Horror Fan

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A Husband & Wife Horror podcast.Simon loves horror, Leigh not so much. Join them as they go on this horror journey together