Autopsy of a Horror Movie

Welcome back to AOAHM! On this episode, we are debuting character breakdowns with Heather from The Blair Witch Project (1999). We discuss her as a final girl, what makes her stand out, whether or not she is likable, and her motivations. This character was selected by a Patreon pull which you can participate in for free!

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My children of the night...please tune in for a conversation on an insane, over the top, melodramatic interpretation of Dracula as we are joined by special guest, Eli, to discuss Bram Stroker's Dracula (1992)!

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Big Sound Bank (glass, ice, drink pour)

Our (late) final Summerween offering with Sleepaway Camp (1983)! This is a favorite for both of us and giving you a free look at the video option on patreon! If you like this, check out the patreon where you will have early video access to the episodes.

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Mixkit (thunder ambiance)

virtualambiance (Haunted Halloween Mansion Fireplace with Thunder Rain and Howling Wind)

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Tune in to hear what all we have been watching outside of the podcast! Also check out my top 5 recommendations to check out on Shudder for the month of August: https://horrorpress.com/movies/14054/the-best-horror-you-can-stream-on-shudder-in-august-2026/

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Mixkit (thunder ambiance)

virtualambiance (Haunted Halloween Mansion Fireplace with Thunder Rain and Howling Wind)

Big Sound Bank (glass, ice, drink pour)

The Summerween festivities continue on AOAHM as we watch The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)! Synch up by pausing your movie at 5 seconds into the film.

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We dive into the 2026 horror sensation from Curry Barker, Obsession! Tune in for our thoughts on what might be the best horror movie of 2026.

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Big Sound Bank (glass, ice, drink pour)

Happy Independence Day to our American audience! Even if you are not American, this is a fun one with Law and I grading the kills in the summer slasher I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (1998)!

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Mixkit (thunder ambiance)

virtualambiance (Haunted Halloween Mansion Fireplace with Thunder Rain and Howling Wind)

Big Sound Bank (glass, ice, drink pour)

I am happy to be joined by writer/director Brittney Greer to discuss her Holleeen themed teen slasher movie, Happy Halloween! We discuss her origins in horror, the many slasher homages, and her unique spin on the final girl!

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Mixkit (thunder ambiance)

virtualambiance (Haunted Halloween Mansion Fireplace with Thunder Rain and Howling Wind)

Big Sound Bank (glass, ice, drink pour)

We are joined by Eli of BadCritic_ and The Horror Press Podcast to discuss her favorite movie ever, Alien (1979)!

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Cancun by Topher and Grace

Mixkit (thunder ambiance)

virtualambiance (Haunted Halloween Mansion Fireplace with Thunder Rain and Howling Wind)

Big Sound Bank (glass, ice, drink pour)

We discuss the social commentary masterpiece from Jordan Peele, Get Out (2017)! It is interesting how Peele possibly started the modern movement of comedy writers to horror filmmakers. We also look at the color theory and allegorical storytelling in the film. Tune and share with friends!

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Cancun by Topher and Grace

Mixkit (thunder ambiance)

virtualambiance (Haunted Halloween Mansion Fireplace with Thunder Rain and Howling Wind)

Big Sound Bank (glass, ice, drink pour)

Welcome to Autopsy of a Horror Movie! I am joined by Eli of BadCritic_ and The Horror Press Podcast to discuss the once X-Files spec script, Final Destination (2000)!

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Big Sound Bank (glass, ice, drink pour)

We discuss memorable episodes for the podcast, how Law found the show, what got him into writing, then we chat about what horror movie we have been watching including Lee Cronin's The Mummy, Urban Legend, and more!

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Cancun by Topher and Grace

Mixkit (thunder ambiance)

virtualambiance (Haunted Halloween Mansion Fireplace with Thunder Rain and Howling Wind)

Big Sound Bank (glass, ice, drink pour)

I am joined by leading actress Isabel Hepburn for a spoiler-free discussion on her new movie Lurking (2026)! Tune in to hear her experience making this found footage film, what interests her in going after specific roles, and what makes her character an interesting final girl! Trailer drops May 14, 2026 and movie is slated to release October 2026.

Lurking Movie Site

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Mixkit (thunder ambiance)

virtualambiance (Haunted Halloween Mansion Fireplace with Thunder Rain and Howling Wind)

Big Sound Bank (glass, ice, drink pour)

Tune in as we dip our toes into long form horror with Netflix's Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen (2026)!

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Big Sound Bank (glass, ice, drink pour)

Tune in for our spoiler-free interview with David B. Jacobs discussing his new horror short film Wild Animals (2026)! Check it out on Crypt TV's YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/Fq-lR5vwSG8

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Mixkit (thunder ambiance)

virtualambiance (Haunted Halloween Mansion Fireplace with Thunder Rain and Howling Wind)

Big Sound Bank (glass, ice, drink pour)

On this episode of AOAHM, friend of the podcast and co-host of Cadaver Dogs, David B. Jacobs returns to discuss the horror fan favorite A Nightmare On Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987)! Be sure to check out David's new horror short film, Wild Animals, debuting on Crypt TV's YouTube channel on Friday, April 24th!

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virtualambiance (Haunted Halloween Mansion Fireplace with Thunder Rain and Howling Wind)

Big Sound Bank (glass, ice, drink pour)

Tune in for this guest spot I did on the amazing movie podcast, Shoot the Flick, covering The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)!

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This week we are joined by Brucker Nourse to discuss the cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show! What will we think of this horror musical? Will it be a fun time or will it drive us insane?

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Tune in for the latest episode covering The Town that Dreaded Sundown (1976)! We discuss how the film fits nicely into the proto-slasher genre, the implications of viewing a true crime flick as horror fans, and that Law’s grandmother grew up in Texarkana during the 1946 Moonlight Murders.

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virtualambiance (Haunted Halloween Mansion Fireplace with Thunder Rain and Howling Wind)

Big Sound Bank (glass, ice, drink pour)

Brucker and Law react to the big night for horror during the 98th Oscars, discuss horror news surrounding In a Violent Nature 2 trailer and what all we know about the upcoming Halloween video game.

Tune in for my interview with writer/director Bruce Wemple! His latest supernatural horror movie, CAPTURE (2026), is available for digital rental. We discuss his inspiration for the movie, his writing process, how much his movie blends the rules of different horror niches, and more!

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Music & Sound Effects

Cancun by Topher and Grace

Mixkit (thunder ambiance)

virtualambiance (Haunted Halloween Mansion Fireplace with Thunder Rain and Howling Wind)

Big Sound Bank (glass, ice, drink pour)