That Was Pretty Scary

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That Was Pretty Scary episodes

January 21 Happy Birthday To Me (1981)
It's JLB's Birthday Week! And he's celebrating his 42nd rotation around the sun by revisiting this 1981 cult slasher classic!
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1 hr 23 min
January 14 Frankenstein (2025)
JLB breaks down Guillermo Del Toro's Frankenstein and all of the lore and misunderstandings surrounding it!
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1 hr 41 min
January 07 TWPS Scary Talk with BEN LEONBERG (Director & Writer of GOOD BOY)
JLB sits down with Ben Leonberg, the visionary behind the groundbreaking film "Good Boy" and we're even treated with a special appearance from the film's star himself: Indy the Dog!
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1 hr 2 min
December 31, 2025 2025 Horror Year in Review
A look back at all the horror goodness of 2025. Happy New Year, scaries! See you in 2026!
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1 hr 23 min
December 24, 2025 TWPS Scary Talk - Christmas Horror Edition with Steven C. Miller (Silent Night)
Writer/Director Steven C. Miller (Silent Night, Werewolves, Under Fire) joins TWPS this week to talk Christmas horror!
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1 hr 6 min
December 17, 2025 TWPS Investigates: The Origins of Christmas Horror
Christmas Horror movies are a must during the holiday season but what's its origin story? The truth is, the two are more alike than you'd think and the essence of Christmas horror has been around us all along!
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1 hr 14 min
December 10, 2025 Weapons
Zach Cregger's "Weapons" was one of the biggest movies of 2025 and is currently making an award season run. But what was it about this movie that got to audiences? JLB breaks it all down!
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1 hr 38 min
December 03, 2025 TWPS Deep Dive: The Life of Chuck Pt. 2
JLB concludes his deep dive of "The Life of Chuck," by exploring how the themes of disconnection, simulation theory, 'main character energy' and the human condition make this film the cosmic horror it is. JLB also shares a brief discussion he had with Mike Flanagan himself on whether the movie qualifies as horror.
And make sure to listen til the very end! This weeks epilogue is one of the best yet!
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1 hr 34 min
November 26, 2025 Encore Presentation: Revisiting Happy Death Day w/ Christopher Landon and Jessica Rothe
Enjoy this encore presentation of our episode. Join Jon Lee Brody as he takes a deep dive into the 'Happy Death Day' movies with special guests director Christopher Landon and star Jessica Rothe. In this exciting episode of 'That Was Pretty Scary,' they revisit both 'Happy Death Day' and 'Happy Death Day 2U,' sharing behind-the-scenes stories, exploring the emotional layers of the films, and discussing the potential for a third installment. Rothe and Landon open up about their creative processes, the film's deeper themes, and their genuine friendship. Don't miss out on this engaging conversation that combines horror, heartfelt moments, and a lot of laughs!
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46 min
November 19, 2025 TWPS Deep Dive: The Life of Chuck Pt. 1
In the first of a two part deep dive of 'The Life of Chuck", JLB explores how director Mike Flanagan adapted Stephen King's novella into a cinematic journey that makes you think, gets you all up in the feels and blazes a new trail for horror.
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1 hr 6 min

About That Was Pretty Scary

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That Was Pretty Scary is a horror podcast hosted by Jon Lee Brody. From reviews and recaps of classic and contemporary horror to deep dive analysis and conversations with creators, JLB explores why scary movies stick with us and why they matter.