Welcome back listeners! After an unplanned hiatus the Fear Response Podcast is back in full force with a Virgin Sacrifice Episode! This time, John and Jenna are joined by their brave guest Steve as they discuss the 2005 modern classic, The deep, dark and dangerous cave would have been enough peril for an excellent horror film of its own, but the Descent offers so, SOOOO much more. Join us as we discuss this incredible film. Sensitive Content Warning: this podcast discusses themes of mental health and horror cinema. Topics addressed could be upsetting to some and include mental illness, addiction, and suicide.

Welcome back listeners! John and Jenna have missed you, and are eager to return with a Canadian Classic of sorts. Our new episode discusses David Cronenberg’s gruesome, squelchy, body horror masterpiece, The Fly. As always, we were able to find plenty of rich mental health topics to delve into. Come along with us as we wax philosophical for a while. Be afraid, be very afraid. Sensitive Content Warning: this podcast discusses themes of mental health and horror cinema. Topics addressed could be upsetting to some and include mental illness, addiction, suicide, and abortion.

Hello and MERRY CHRISTMAS horror fans! In this episode we discuss one of John and Jenna's favourite horror movies, Barbarian! This film has so many unique beats to it and they all land perfectly. It made us laugh, it scared us, it even may have made us cry. Not only that, but for this episode we are once again joined by our American cousin in horror, the great Kate Thompson! Join us for this episode as we discuss this movie and its sordid details, while laughing along the way! Sensitive content warning: this podcast discusses themes of horror media and mental health. Discussions will include topics that could be upsetting to some including mental illness, suicide, addiction, and violence.

Happy Halloween listeners! Our Halloween offering to you: two episodes in two days! The Superbowl of the spooky season is upon us and we are delivering by discussing a film with the perfect Halloween vibes! Sleepy Hollow is a Tim Burton film with so much style and attitude. This movie was a big one in our childhood and a lot of the scenes and images really stuck with us. Join us as we discuss this creepy yet comforting film. Because we love our listeners, this episode was shot live, off-the-floor, from the creepiest setting yet - St. Luscious Cemetery. Sensitive Content Warning: this podcast discusses themes of mental health and horror cinema. Topics addressed could be upsetting to some and include mental illness, violence, addiction, and suicide.

Welcome listeners! One day to Halloween! In this episode John and Jenna discuss the creepy and very satirical Canadian gem, Ginger Snaps. This movie was not one we were familiar with, and after the first depressing and bleak 10 minutes, it really charmed us! Please join us as we discuss the snarky and gloomy Fitzgerald sisters and their odd experiences with lycanthropy. In honor of the Halloween season we come to you from another spooky location with a lot of history, Hackaway Lodge. Sensitive Content Warning: this podcast discusses themes of mental health and horror cinema. Topics addressed could be upsetting to some and include mental illness, violence, addiction, and suicide.

Welcome back listeners! In this episode we discuss a film from our childhoods that seems to live in infamy! The Craft has its own mystique to it. From Fairuza Balk's haunting portrayal of Nancy, to the notorious hair loss scenes, this film is an amazing combination of watchability and terror. As a special Halloween-season treat for you, our much beloved listeners, Jenna, John and Jeeves recorded this episode on site at Spookington manor. Our apologies for the strange audio glitches and spooky interruptions found in this episode, but that's live media baby. Join us for this fun episode about this fun but messed up film! Sensitive Content Warning: this podcast discusses themes of mental health and horror cinema. Topics addressed could be upsetting to some and include mental illness, violence, addiction, and suicide.

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Welcome back listeners. Join us for the second installment of our Hereditary Virgin Sacrifice discussion. Steve is still reeling from his experience with this film and who could blame him? Creepy elderly people, piano wire, seances, the second half of this movie really kicks into high gear. This film is so rich with mental health content that we could have made several more episodes, but for sake of time, 2 will just have to do! Listen in as we conclude our discussion of this great film and help Steve to process what he saw. Sensitive Content Warning: this podcast discusses themes of mental health and horror cinema. Topics addressed could be upsetting to some and include mental illness, violence, addiction, and suicide.

Hello listeners! In this episode we introduce our horror virgin to Hereditary! this one has been a long time coming. This movie has it all: family discord, emotional pain, and truly intense scares. Join us as we drag Steve, kicking and screaming, to his own personal hell. We had so much to say about this movie that we had to split it into 2 parts! Sensitive Content Warning: this podcast discusses themes of mental health and horror cinema. Topics addressed could be upsetting to some and include mental illness, violence, addiction, and suicide.

Hello listeners and welcome to a new format of episode! In these episodes Jenna and John will unpack some of their history with the genre of horror and how their love for these movies has evolved over time. Join us for this week's episode as we discuss the kids movies that scared us half to death when we were young, and still stick with us to this day!

Hello horror lovers! This episode we are discussing a film that we weren't very familiar with, but knew had a cult following. From the extremely creepy score to the grubby old film reels, this movie packs in the scares. Join us as we discuss the Ethan Hawke joint: Sinister. Sensitive content warning: this podcast focuses on themes of horror cinema and mental health. Topics discussed may be upsetting to some and include violence, mental illness. drug use, and suicide.