Spooky Tuesday - A Horror Movie Podcast

October has arrived and our witchy powers are at their strongest, Spookies, so you know what that means: It’s time for Season 7 to begin! We’re kicking off a new era of Spooky Tuesday with Resident Evil (2026), the fun, funny, and frightening new collab between writer-director Zach Cregger and his maybe-muse, Austin Abrams. A video game adaptation that legitimately feels like you’re playing along, this zombie-adjacent flick knows just how to get under your skin, whether that’s via viral outbreak or meditations on entering a new era of adulthood while grappling with your own and others’ mortality. On our latest episode, we’re celebrating the start of Spooky Season proper as we talk about all things body horror, babies, and boyfriend material.

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https://www.indiewire.com/features/interviews/zach-cregger-resident-evil-austin-abrams-kids-interview-1235215779/

https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/1w15axg/hey_rmovies_zach_cregger_here_director_of_the/

https://www.them.us/entertainment/tv-and-movies/who-is-kali-reis-the-two-spirit-sexually-fluid-actress-in-resident-evil

YouTube: Resident Evil 8 Village - Giant Baby Monster Chase Scene

YouTube: Resident Evil 4 - Save Game Theme Typewriter

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Happy 300th Episode, Spookies!!!! We've reached a BIG milestone here at Spooky Tuesday this week, and we wanted to do a BIG episode to celebrate. A double feature felt like it might just do the trick, so we asked our Spooky Patreon Crew to vote on which one we should cover, and they chose The Stepford Wives (1975) and Get Out (2017). At first, it seemed like a daunting task — TWO thinkies in one episode?! But once we locked in, we got to work, because these flicks make for incredible back-to-back viewing. Though Jordan Peele's debut feature became an instant classic while the original Ira Levin adaptation wasn't exactly a critical success, both movies have made their mark on the horror landscape, and we're breaking it all down on a new Spooky Tuesday.  References: https://ew.com/movies/2017/10/23/the-stepford-wives-1975-history/https://esl-bits.eu/Novellas.for.ESL.Students/Stepford/03/text.html

Did you notice we've had a sneaky theme going this month, Spookies? It may have flown a little under the radar, but so far September has been for the girls — so we decided to round out our SeptembHER lineup with Annihilation (2018). A scifi story about a grab bag group of women in STEM exploring a mysterious phenomenon known only as The Shimmer, this flick follows Natalie Portman and co (Tessa Thompson, Gina Rodriguez, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Tuva Novotny) as they set off on a recon mission they may never return from. On a new Spooky Tuesday, we're doing our own research as we work together to uncover this movie's mysteries, messages, and CLEAR references. References: https://www.reddit.com/r/AnnihilationMovie/comments/hpmxdg/the_ending_of_annihilation/https://collider.com/annihilation-ending-explained/https://medium.com/@stefmaxko/a-spoiler-filled-interpretation-of-annihilations-themes-of-self-and-absolution-86c6bfff2c8chttps://screenrant.com/annihilation-story-explained-questions-answered-lena-shimmer/https://www.indiewire.com/features/general/annihilation-movie-vs-book-adaptation-spoilers-1201929719/

A fever dream ripped straight from a 12-year-old girl's nightmare, House (1977) has some surprising origins, but no one can deny that director Nobuhiko Ōbayashi put his own spin on the story. Assembling a team of young new actresses and all the best camera tricks, this horror flick set out to make something spectacular, and it's become a cult classic over the years. In fact, it may or may not have even inspired one of your favorite emo songs — and it definitely inspired *us* to create a reality TV tagline for each teenage girl. Listen in as we break into song and workshop our Real Hausu-wives of the Japanese Countryside on a new Spooky Tuesday. References:https://www.slashfilm.com/2168242/steven-spielberg-jaws-success-creation-cult-classic-70s-horror-movie-house-hausu/

It's that time again, Spookies, but Chelsea wasn't sure what to pick for her birthday flick this year, so she decided to do a little sequel presentation. After covering Influencer back in Season 3 for the same occasion, it just felt right to take a chance on Influencers (2025), but did the risk pay off? On a new Spooky Tuesday, we went in blind as we reunited with Cassandra Naud and Emily Tennant's characters for a second showdown that featured even more blood lust and sapphic sexual tension than the first. References:https://www.forbes.com/sites/joshweiss/2025/12/12/influencers-director-on-how-lizzie-mcguire-inspired-the-sequel-rise-of-malicious-ai-that-bonkers-ending-and-more/

Black comedies may be one of the spooky genres we list in our opening spiel, but we rarely get them on the schedule — which is why it's so fun that we're starting off September with Jawbreaker (1999). This year, we're heading back to school in style as we enter the candy-colored sphere of teenage social politics. Who's hot, who's not, and who's got the power to make those decisions? Rose McGowan, Rebecca Gayheart, Judy Greer, and Julie Benz may not be starring in a scary movie this time, but they've all got horror creds, and when it comes to this flick, death and destruction are not off the menu. References:https://www.broadwayworld.com/los-angeles/article/Interview-Writer-Darren-Stein-and-Director-Matt-DiCarlo-of-JAWBREAKER-THE-MUSICAL-20260815

Spookies, how did we let 20 years go by without ever watching Hatchet (2006)? Thankfully, Swamp Ass August is here to set us straight, so we're finishing off our accidental New Orleans Three Weeks with the first flick in Victor Crowley's slasher franchise. Starring some familiar faces — like squintern Colin Fisher from Bones, Tyson from Scream 3, and Harmony from Buffy the Vampire Slayer, not to mention all those incredible horror cameos — this movie pays homage to some of the legendary series that came before it. It also features that iconic nostalgic misogyny we've come to associate with the era, prompting us to invent new portmanteaus, but we're leaving it up to you to pick your favorite on a new Spooky Tuesday. References: https://timewarriors.co.uk/2024/04/15/hatchet-a-multilayered-masterpiece/ https://research.library.fordham.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1007&context=honorsprogram_fcrh_theses https://pophorror.com/stay-out-of-this-swamp-hatchet-2006-revisited-retro-review/

Spookies, we've been meaning to cover The Skeleton Key (2005) for a while now, so when Swamp Ass August entered the conversation, we knew it had to be part of the lineup. An iconic mid-aughts horror movie starring not one, not two, but three Oscar-nominated actors, this flick nails the Southern Gothic aesthetic and definitely brings the talent. That being said, it's not without its blind spots — and there's always danger when you dabble in things you don't understand. Join us in the bayou as we talk comps, clues, and culture on a new Spooky Tuesday. References: https://hcagrads.hypotheses.org/5111https://www.reddit.com/r/horror/comments/el2d08/what_did_get_out_have_that_the_skeleton_key_didnt/

A theme month is something that can be so special and also last only two or maybe three weeks as long as your heart is pure, which is why we're coming back from summer break with Swamp Ass August. We figured our reunion was cause for celebration, Spookies, so we're hosting a slumber party double feature with Stephen King's Sleepwalkers (1992) and Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island (1998). With some interesting parallels and illuminating opposites, these two flicks make for strange bed fellows, but we're ready to stay up all night breaking them down just as long as we can work in a little ~cat~ nap along the way. References:Boadecia - Enya in Criminal Mindshttps://www.reddit.com/r/Scoobydoo/comments/11nl81x/we_were_robbed_of_a_good_representation_of_velma/

This season, a new queer horror has entered the Villa! We've had our eye on Leviticus (2026) ever since it started making waves at Sundance earlier this year, and now that it's summer, we're ready for a trip to Australia. This flick may not have quite fit the requirements for our pride lineup this year, but we still knew we wanted to cover it sooner rather than later — and with its electric romance, supernatural spooks, and Biblical references, there's a lot to talk about. Starring Talk to Me's Joe Bird, relative newcomer Stacy Clausen, and comeback queen Mia Wasikowska, writer-director Adrian Chiarella's story has CLEAR references to films like It Follows and Teeth while trying to forge a path of its own. References:https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/leviticus-review-conversion-therapy-horror-1236480516/YouTube: Michael Johnston (Obsession) Hosts Leviticus Q&A | Director Adrian Chiarella & Cast InterviewYouTube: LEVITICUS Interview with Writer/Director Adrian Chiarella and Lead Joe Birdhttps://sarata.com/bible/verses/about/frogs.htmlhttps://johnmckeel.com/bible-study/top-five-snakes-in-the-bible/https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Leviticus%2016%3A7-22&version=KJV