Podcast

The Horror Stans Podcast

Film Reviews, TV & Film

Welcome to the Horror Stans Podcast. Join horror novice Matt and horror expert Steve as we dive into a new film every week. With Steve's knowledge and Matt's fresh take we hope to provide something for everyone. So grab a drink, sit back, relax, and let's talk about horror movies.

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Steve - @screamsteve / @stesta621
Matt - @mcavo92

Episodes
243
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
47 min
On air since
2022
Latest episode
23 hours ago

Episodes

243 episodes, newest first

  1. Malignant (2021)

    Episode 237

    Show notes

    Get your giallo on for episode 237 of The Horror Stans Podcast! For this one, we're diving into James Wan's absolutely bonkers 2021 horror film Malignant! Listen as we discuss the wild twists and turns, the insane third act, whether this movie is genuinely scary or just plain ridiculous, James Wan going all out with the kills and visuals, and THAT reveal! Is Malignant an underrated horror gem or a little too crazy for its own good? We hope you enjoy!

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    56 min
  2. Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995)

    Episode 236

    Show notes

    The curse is real on episode 236 of The Horror Stans Podcast! For this one, we’re getting into 1995’s Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers! Listen as we discuss the theatrical cut versus the legendary Producer’s Cut, which version is better, Paul Rudd’s horror debut, the mysterious Thorn storyline, Michael Myers being as brutal as ever, and whether this movie deserves more love or is just a hot mess. We hope you enjoy!

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    52 min
  3. The Good Son (1993)

    Episode 235

    Show notes

    Don't stay Home Alone on episode 235 of The Horror Stans Podcast! For this one, we’re getting into 1993’s psychological thriller The Good Son! Listen as we discuss Macaulay Culkin playing against his usual type, Elijah Wood acing his ass off as usual, ask how Macualy does in something very different then Home Alone, those absolutely WILD character decisions (worst parents ever?!), the movie’s dark and twisted premise, and whether this thriller still holds up all these years later! We hope you enjoy!

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    47 min
  4. Spookies (1986)

    Episode 234

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    Get spooky with us on episode 234 of The Horror Stans Podcast! For this one we are getting into the absolutely bonkers 1986 horror movie Spookies! Listen as we discuss the insane monster designs, the bizarre story that feels like two movies smashed together (cause it is!), the amazing practical effects, iconic fart monsters, and just what the hell is actually going on in this movie?! We hope you enjoy!

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    49 min
  5. Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood (1988)

    Episode 233

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    Get your Carrie like telekinesis powers ready on episode 233 of The Horror Stans Podcast! For this one we are getting into 1988's Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood! Listen as we discuss Jason finally taking on someone who can fight back, Kane Hodder's first time behind the mask, the infamous cut-down kills, queen Maddie's iconic makeover and whether The New Blood is one of the best Friday the 13th movies or just one the gayest?! We hope you enjoy!

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    55 min
  6. Prince of Darkness (1987)

    Episode 232

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    Open the oversized lava lamp and unleash some evil on episode 232 of The Horror Stans Podcast! For this one we are getting into John Carpenter’s 1987 horror cult classic Prince of Darkness! Listen as we discuss the creepy atmosphere, awesome as usual John Carpenter score, Alice Cooper and his killer bike, Donald Pleasent fighting the devil instead of Michael Myers, the wild ending, and whether this is one of Carpenter’s most underrated movies! We hope you enjoy!

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    51 min
  7. Thirteen Ghosts (2001)

    Episode 231

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    Get trapped in a glass house with us on episode 231 of The Horror Stans Podcast! For this one we are getting into 2001's Dark Castle remake 13 Ghosts! Listen as we discuss the insane ghost designs, Matthew Lillard being Matthew Lillard, whether this movie is actually better than people give it credit for or not good at all, the ridiculously cool set design, atrocious editing, queen Maggie and who is the worst of the 13 ghosts?! We hope you enjoy!

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    50 min
  8. Kiss the Girls (1997)

    Episode 230

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    Kiss the girls and try not to get murdered on episode 230 of The Horror Stans Podcast! For this one we are getting into 1997's crime, serial-killer thriller Kiss the Girls! Listen as we discuss Morgan Freeman kicking ass as Alex Cross, Ashley Judd being an absolute badass, the creepy AF kidnapping plot, whether this movie still holds up, the killer's big reveal and Tyler Perry as Alex Cross?! We hope you enjoy!

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    49 min
  9. Demons (1985)

    Episode 229

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    Get ready to unleash some DEMONS on episode 229 of The Horror Stans Podcast! For this one, we’re getting into the 1985 Italian horror classic Demons! Listen as we discuss this absolutely bonkers film, the gruesome practical effects, Lamberto Bava and Dario Argento’s involvement, the heavy metal soundtrack, some very interesting characters and just how much fun this movie still is nearly 40 years later! Also Alien franchise drama? We hope you enjoy!

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    40 min
  10. Evil Dead Burn (2026)

    Episode 228

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    Get ready to raise some hell on episode 228 of The Horror Stans Podcast! For this one, we’re getting into 2026’s bloody new entry in the Evil Dead franchise, Evil Dead Burns! Listen as we discuss whether this latest Evil Dead installment brings anything fresh to the franchise, the nasty as hell gore, how this is better or worse then Evil Dead Rise, and ask if this is the French Extremity version of an Evil Dead film! We hope you enjoy!

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    54 min
  11. Ghost in the Machine (1993)

    Episode 203

    Show notes

    Plug yourself in and get ready for some digital death on episode 227 of The Horror Stans Podcast! For this one, we're getting into 1993's techno/horror flick Ghost in the Machine! Listen as we discuss this movie's hilariously dated vision of technology, some absolutely wild kills, and whether this movie was secretly way ahead of its time. We'll also get into the new X-Men movie casting, and ask the very important question: did Final Destination, The Fast and the Furious, and even The Terminator steal a few ideas from Ghost in the Machine? We hope you enjoy!

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    45 min
  12. Jaws: The Revenge (1987)

    Episode 226

    Show notes

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    This time it’s personal on episode 226 of The Horror Stans Podcast! For this one, we’re diving into 1987’s Jaws: The Revenge! Listen as we discuss Bruce the shark apparently holding a grudge, Ellen Brody finally getting her time in the spotlight, Michael Caine stealing the entire movie, that absolutely wild psychic shark connection, questionable physics, and whether this is truly one of the worst sequels ever made or just one of the most entertainingly insane! We hope you enjoy!

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    43 min
  13. Possession (1981)

    Episode 225

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    Check your marriage at the door on episode 225 of The Horror Stans Podcast! For this one are getting into Andrzej Żuławski’s 1981 horror classic Possession! Listen as we discuss Isabelle Adjani’s legendary performance, Sam Neill going through it (RIP king!), the film’s bizarre love triangle, THAT subway scene, the infamous creature and why Possession has remained such a fascinating cult classic for over 40 years. We’ll also discuss the upcoming remake and whether this is a movie that even needs to be remade! We hope you enjoy!

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    59 min
  14. Backrooms (2026)

    Episode 224

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    No clip with us on episode 224 of The Horror Stans Podcast! For this one, we're diving into 2026's smash horror hit Backrooms! Listen as we discuss whether it lives up to the hype, director Kane Parsons being just 19 years old when he made the film, delve into the movie's potential themes, ask what we'd want from a sequel, and debate whether this is the best movie of the year. We hope you enjoy!Please give us 5 stars!

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    50 min
  15. Arachnophobia (1990)

    Episode 223

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    Get out the bug spray for episode 223 of The Horror Stans Podcast! This time, we're diving into 1990's spider filled creature feature Arachnophobia. Listen as we discuss why 90's creature features just hit harder (looking at you, Tremors), the incredible real life spiders that gave us the heebie-jeebies, whether this movie should've ended with a Saw style twist, and if a modern remake would ruin everything with excessive CGI. We hope you enjoy!Please give us 5 stars!

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    43 min
  16. Obsession (2026)

    Episode 220

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    Ask yourself, why are you so obsessed with me? on episode 222 of The Horror Stans Podcast! For this episode, we're diving into 2026's massive low-budget surprise breakout hit, Obsession. Listen as we discuss whether the film lives up to the hype, director Curry Barker's rise from YouTube creator to horror hitmaker, Inde Navarrette's instant classic performance as Nikki, why Bear is such a ****head, and just what it is about this movie that has connected with so many people in such an epic way. We hope you enjoy!

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    46 min
  17. Wrong Turn (2003)

    Episode 221

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    Climb some trees with us on episode 221 of The Horror Stans Podcast! For this one we're diving into the first installment of the iconic, long-running backwoods slasher franchise, Wrong Turn. Listen as we discuss whether the film still holds up or if later movies have done it better, the even stupider than usual character decisions, special effects legend Stan Winston's (Jurassic Park) involvement, and the floppy as hell final boy! We hope you enjoy!

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    38 min
  18. All the Boys Love Mandy Lane (2006)

    Episode 220

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    Get love bombed on episode 220 of The Horror Stans Podcast! For this episode, we're covering 2006's (or is it 2013's?) slasher flick All the Boys Love Mandy Lane. Listen as we discuss whether this slasher has a bit more on its mind then usual, its brutally intense kill scenes, and director Jonathan Levine's first time behind the camera before going on to make films like 50/50, Warm Bodies, and Long Shot. Plus, we break down that awesome as hell twist ending! We hope you enjoy!

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    40 min
  19. Mortal Kombat II (2026)

    Episode 219

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    Get over here and listen to episode 219 of The Horror Stans Podcast! This time, we're covering 2026's video game adaptation, Mortal Kombat II. Listen as we discuss whether this sequel is an apology for the last film, if they finally do Kitana (and her iconic fans) justice, bald Jade, comparisons to the 1995 movie, the epic fight scenes, the brutal fatalities, and whether we actually stan Cole Young! We hope you enjoy!

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    47 min
  20. Critters (1986)

    Episode 218

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    Roll around with us on episode 218 of The Horror Stans Podcast! For this one we are getting into 1986's cult classic creature feature Critters! Listen as we discuss if this makes for a great gateway horror film, ask if the Critter's are actually adorable af, the sequels (Critter balls? Space? Leonard DiCaprio?!), the awesome practical creature effects, E.T homages and even rank the Scary Movie franchise? We hope you enjoy!

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    46 min