Don't Point That Horror At Me
32 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsBest friends + a mutual passion for teen nostalgia = a podcast where Jill Nolan and Becky Darke take an irreverent look at their beloved Point Horror books.
The girls chat about a different Point Horror every episode, and take a look back at 90s pop culture with features like 'Lipgloss Jill's Nostalgic Number 1s' and 'Becky's Box Office'.
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Fatal Secrets by Richie Tankersley Cusick
December 24, 2023 01:00 - 3 hours - 167 MBJill and Becky are feeling Christmassy and getting wrapped up in an insidious plot with Ryan and her multiple love interests, in Richie Tankersley Cusick's Fatal Secrets (1992). There's icy death traps, a quaint old toy shop and a scary Santa Claus all ready to bring the chill to the holidays. Who's the creep in the ski mask? Will Ryan discover her dead sister's secret before it's too late? And how ARE you supposed to treat someone with concussion? We find out! FYI it gets a bit sweary so ...
Halloween bonus: Come Back, Lucy by Pamela Sykes
October 31, 2023 00:01 - 55 minutes - 44.8 MBHello creeps, and Happy Halloween! To celebrate spooky season, we're sharing this bonus episode of a chat recorded in 2022 for the DVD release of Come Back Lucy, the 1970s kids TV show based on the novel by Pamela Sykes. This is the full discussion that was included as a special feature on the disc, where we took a deep dive into the source material and chatted about creepy ghost girls and all things 1973. Support our podcast and spread the word by leaving us a nice review and a five-star ...
Come Back Lucy by Pamela Sykes
October 17, 2022 21:18 - 7 minutes - 6.37 MBBecky and Jill have time-traveled back to the year when Ziggy Stardust hung up his platforms and Sergeant Howie kept his inevitable date with The Wicker Man, to investigate Pamela Sykes' memorably unsettling novel COME BACK LUCY (1973). In 1978, an award-winning TV show based on the book came out, and it has just been released on DVD. We recorded a special episode of our podcast to appear as a special feature, and here you can hear a snippet of that chat. The DVD of Come Back Lucy (1978)...
The Boyfriend by R.L. Stine
September 17, 2022 21:17 - 2 hours - 123 MBJill and Becky join Joanna and her boyfriend (?) Dex in R.L. Stine's 1992 classic The Boyfriend. Joanna is a priviledged young lady with her pick of the lads and Dex just isn't cutting it for her. But is dying the best thing he can do for their relationship or will Shep still come out on top? We dive deep into zombie love, pranks and bestie rivalry with this quintessential Stine Point Horror. Plus all the usual nineties fun with Lipgloss Jill’s Nostalgic Number Ones and Becky’s Box Office....
Mailbag episode
March 13, 2022 17:15 - 53 minutes - 43.4 MBBecky and Jill answer listener questions in our first ever mailbag episode. Thanks to everyone who posed a burning Q! Support our podcast and spread the word by leaving us a nice review and a five-star rating on your podcast app. You can also donate at ko-fi.com/pointhorrorpod. Thank you! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook Logo design by Stuart Collins Music by Lee James
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: The Harvest
January 16, 2022 12:45 - 1 hour - 72.1 MBJill and Becky are in Sunnydale, California for a special episode. Point Horror fave Richie Tankersley Cusick wrote this Buffy the Vampire Slayer novelisation, and it is a JOY. Join The Harvest and Don't Point That STAKE at Me! FYI it gets a bit sweary so even though Buffy the Vampire Slayer is suitable for younger audiences, our podcast might not be. Support our podcast and spread the word by leaving us a nice review and a five-star rating on your podcast app. You can also donate at ko-...
Teacher's Pet by Richie Tankersley Cusick
September 29, 2021 19:12 - 3 hours - 184 MBBecky and Jill are going back to school with RTC's Teacher's Pet (1990). Kate's at a writing retreat in the middle of the woods and even her love of horror can't save her from creepy lecturers, odd groundsmen and... cowboys? Will she fall victim to spooky caves and goth poetry, or escape with her life and an idea for her first best-seller?! We find out. Plus all the usual nineties fun with Lipgloss Jill’s Nostalgic Number Ones and Becky’s Box Office. FYI it gets a bit sweary so even thou...
Fear Street: 1666 with The Evolution of Horror
July 17, 2021 10:45 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBBecky and Jill are joined for the final time in this Fear Street mini-series by Mike Muncer from The Evolution of Horror to dive deep into the third installment of Netflix's film trilogy event. It's big folk horror vibes this time around and then back to the 90s to round things up in true Point Horror style. Fear Street Part 3: 1666 is OUT NOW on Netflix. You can listen to the spoiler-free portion of our chat with Mike over on The Evolution of Horror. Support our podcast and spread the...
Fear Street: 1978 with The Evolution of Horror
July 10, 2021 10:44 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBJill and Becky are joined again by Mike Muncer from The Evolution of Horror to dive deep into the second installment of Netflix's film trilogy event Fear Street. We're transported back to the 70s with more gore, some serious Camp Fear vibes, and loads of banging vintage tunes. Fear Street Part 2: 1978 is OUT NOW on Netflix. You can listen to the spoiler-free portion of our chat with Mike over on The Evolution of Horror. Support our podcast and spread the word by leaving us a nice revie...
Fear Street: 1994 with The Evolution of Horror
July 03, 2021 11:16 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBBecky and Jill are joined by friend of the pod Mike Muncer from The Evolution of Horror to dive deep into the first installment of Netflix's film trilogy event Fear Street. And this one is right up our street because it's set in 1994 as well as being based on the book series by Point Horror stalwart R. L. Stine. Fear Street Part 1: 1994 is OUT NOW on Netflix. You can listen to the spoiler-free portion of our chat with Mike over on The Evolution of Horror. Support our podcast and spread...
Double Date by Sinclair Smith: Part Two
May 10, 2021 20:35 - 1 hour - 77.2 MBJill and Becky are back to conclude their discussion of Sinclair Smith's Double Date (1998). Plus all the usual nineties film fun from Becky’s Box Office. FYI it gets a bit sweary so even though Point Horror books are suitable for younger readers, our podcast might not be. If you like what you hear, you can support our podcast and spread the word by leaving us a nice review and a five-star rating on your podcast app. You can also donate at ko-fi.com/pointhorrorpod. Thank you! Follo...
Double Date by Sinclair Smith: Part One
February 13, 2021 21:59 - 2 hours - 146 MBBecky and Jill discuss Double Date by Sinclair Smith (1998) for a Valentine's Day special. Practical jokes abound and you know how much we love a prankster...! Will our protagonist Tracy be able to figure out what's a joke and what's real? Will the gang ever get some BBQ? Will this be the greatest Lipgloss Jill's Nostalgic Number Ones ever? We find out! FYI it gets a bit sweary so even though Point Horror books are suitable for younger readers, our podcast might not be. If you like what ...
The Baby-sitter II by R.L. Stine
December 24, 2020 01:34 - 2 hours - 109 MBJill and Becky discuss the second book in R.L. Stine's classic series: The Baby-sitter II (1992). Jenny is in therapy after her terrifying encounter with the Hagans, she's been offered a new babysitting job and she's chucked Chuck for new bad-boy Cal. But is the kid she's looking after evil? Is her shrink stalking her? Are the boys in this book the best dressed ever? We find out! Plus all the usual nineties fun with Lipgloss Jill’s Nostalgic Number Ones and Becky’s Box Office. FYI it g...
Trick or Treat by Richie Tankersley Cusick
November 13, 2020 10:57 - 3 hours - 278 MBBecky and Jill discuss Trick or Treat by Richie Tankersley Cusick (1991). Martha is in a new (old creepy) house with a new family and SHE DOESN'T LIKE IT, OK?! Plus she thinks the house is haunted by a murdered girl who looks just like her. But it's not all bad news: there are new friends, a love interest, a sexy step-bro, pizza and... HALLOWEEN! Who really killed Elizabeth? What's going on in those woods? Who keeps turning out all the lights? We find out! Plus all the usual nineties fun...
The Perfume by Caroline B. Cooney
May 31, 2020 12:13 - 2 hours - 228 MBJill and Becky discuss The Perfume by Caroline B. Cooney (1993). Dove is a sweet only-child until she buys an intoxicating perfume from an emo shop and things get crowded. Will Dove be able to keep her mind and body for herself? Is there really someone else sharing her thoughts and actions, or is she losing her mind? Is there anything worse than a date at 5AM?! We find out. Plus all the usual '90s love with Lipgloss Jill's Nostalgic No.1s and Becky's Box Office. FYI it gets a bit sweary ...
Krazy 4 U by A. Bates
April 30, 2020 04:01 - 2 hours - 223 MBWE'RE BACK! Season 2 starts with a later entry in the Point Horror canon, 1997's Krazy 4 U. Abbie's just a normal girl but someone thinks she's pretty special... special enough to terrorise. A speeding car, some threatening notes, some slashed up photos and a lot of missing sweatshirts... will Abbie's obsession with health food save her from the krazy stalker making her life a misery? We find out! Plus all the usual nineties love with Lipgloss Jill's Nostalgic Number Ones and Becky's Box O...
TEASER: RETURN TO EERIE, INDIANA
March 09, 2020 23:17 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBBecky and Josh watch the iconic opening credits of the classic 90s TV show Eerie, Indiana. We chat Marshall and the Teller family, Simon, Elvis, Bigfoot, the twins, the mummy, the paper route and MORE! Return to Eerie, Indiana starts Friday 13 March. SUBSCRIBE NOW to get all upcoming episodes.
The Snowman by R.L. Stine
January 31, 2020 13:31 - 2 hours - 142 MBBecky and Jill chat about The Snowman by R.L. Stine (1992). Heather hates her home life and her job and is kind of bored of her boyf. So when self-named Snowman comes into her life it's the boost of excitement she needs... or so she thinks. Will someone get away with murder? Will Aunt Belle's life improve exponentially? Why is Kim's voice so hoarse? WE FIND OUT! With a special guest appearance from Becky's chest infection. Plus all the usual nineties love with Lipgloss Jill's Nostalgic Num...
Minisode: Our 2019 in Point Horror
December 31, 2019 13:38 - 44 minutes - 36.2 MBJill and Becky look back over the podcast's first year. We rank the books covered so far. Pick some favourite 90s films and tunes. Throw out some big thank yous. And reminisce on a pretty fun 2019 in the world of Point Horror podcasting! JOIN US.
Freeze Tag by Caroline B. Cooney
December 10, 2019 17:42 - 2 hours - 134 MBJill and Becky chat about Caroline B. Cooney’s stone-cold classic Freeze Tag (1993). Meghan and West are head over heels for each other but Lannie is having none of it. Will young love win the day? Will the neighbourhood ever be the same? Will West ever get his truck fixed? We find out! Plus all the usual nineties fun with Lipgloss Jill’s Nostalgic Number Ones and Becky’s Box Office. FYI it gets a bit sweary so even though Point Horror books are suitable for younger readers, our podcast ...
Halloween Night II by R.L. Stine
October 31, 2019 04:00 - 2 hours - 132 MBIt's PART TWO of our HALLOWEEN SPECIAL! And part two of R. L. Stine's classic Halloween Night double. Brenda and Halley are back and up against a brand new murderous adversary. Plus all the usual nineties love with Lipgloss Jill's Nostalgic Number Ones and Becky's Box Office features. FYI it gets a bit sweary so even though Point Horror books are suitable for younger readers, our podcast might not be. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Edited by Becky Darke Logo designed b...
Halloween Night by R.L. Stine
October 30, 2019 01:03 - 3 hours - 178 MBIt's PART ONE of our HALLOWEEN SPECIAL! And part one of R. L. Stine's classic Halloween Night double. Becky and Jill chat all things All Hallows, as Brenda and Halley battle it out over rotting jack o' lanterns, headless birds and goofy two-timing boys. Plus all the usual nineties love with Lipgloss Jill's Nostalgic Number Ones and Becky's Box Office features. FYI it gets a bit sweary so even though Point Horror books are suitable for younger readers, our podcast might not be. Follow us...
The Yearbook by Peter Lerangis: Part Two
September 28, 2019 15:05 - 1 hour - 90.2 MBMuch like the mighty Pytho, this month's episode is quite the beast! So we've split it into two parts. Both out today! So don't worry, you don't need to wait to find out the bonkers conclusion to this brilliant book... coz here it is!
The Yearbook by Peter Lerangis: Part One
September 28, 2019 14:40 - 2 hours - 113 MBMuch like the mighty Pytho, this month's episode is quite the beast! So we've split it into two parts. Both out today! So don't worry, you don't need to wait to find out the bonkers conclusion to this brilliant book.
The Lifeguard by Richie Tankersley Cusick
August 22, 2019 04:01 - 2 hours - 136 MBJill and Becky chat about the RTC fan-favourite The Lifeguard (1991). Kelsey's having a questionable holiday on an island considering she has a mortal fear of swimming but luckily there are lots of handsome lifeguards to keep her mind off the recurring nightmares. But a girl has gone missing and there's a 'creepy old man' who keeps chasing Kelsey around the cliffs. Which lifeguard will she end up snogging, and which one is trying to kill her? We find out! FYI it gets a bit sweary so even t...
Camp Fear by Carol Ellis
July 07, 2019 18:50 - 2 hours - 168 MBWe finally get drunk and don't like a book. Singalongs! Yawning! The possible beginnings of a Mr Drummond fan club! All this and more as Jill and Becky chat about Camp Fear (1994) by Carol Ellis. Plus all the usual nineties love with Lipgloss Jill's Nostalgic Number Ones and Becky's Box Office. FYI it gets a bit sweary so even though Point Horror books are suitable for younger readers, our podcast might not be. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Edited by Becky Darke Logo de...
Spring Break by Barbara Steiner
June 13, 2019 00:13 - 2 hours - 141 MBBecky and Jill chat about Barbara Steiner's 'Spring Break' (1996). Five pals head to the beach and end up staying in a haunted house. But is it really a ghost? How many Big Macs is too many Big Macs? What’s so fascinating out at sea that people keep staring at it? We find out! FYI it gets a bit sweary so even though Point Horror books are suitable for younger readers, our podcast might not be. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Edited by Becky Darke Logo designed by Stuart ...
April Fools by Richie Tankersley Cusick
May 07, 2019 00:02 - 2 hours - 145 MBA slightly odd format this month as Becky kinda starts us off and Jill sorta brings us home, with a reveal towards the end! Plus Lipgloss Jill's Nostalgic Number Ones and Becky's Box Office return with some big hitters and some surprises. Belinda knows she was involved in a fatal prank but who else knows? Is Noel the romantic dreamboat he appears? Will we get our first ever Point Horror sex scene? All this and more in April Fools (1991) by Richie Tankersley Cusick.
Funhouse by Diane Hoh
March 31, 2019 15:26 - 2 hours - 118 MBJill and Becky chat about Diane Hoh's 'Funhouse' (1990). The Devil’s Elbow rollercoaster has flown off its tracks and Tess is sure it wasn’t an accident. Is The Boardwalk really being terrorised by a maniac? What’s with the mysterious journal in the attic? How are there two people called Guy Joe? We find out! FYI it gets a bit sweary so even though Point Horror books are suitable for younger readers, our podcast might not be. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Edited by Becky...
My Secret Admirer by Carol Ellis
February 28, 2019 14:54 - 2 hours - 121 MBBecky and Jill chat (at length!) about Carol Ellis' 'My Secret Admirer' (1991). Jenny's new in town with only her dog and a few 'friends' for company, when a horrible accident occurs. But there's also someone leaving flirty messages and gifts. Can Jenny trust this mysterious boy? Was there really a scream during that storm? Will Peaches ever be allowed to feel comfortable in her own body? We find out! FYI it gets a bit sweary so even though Point Horror books are suitable for younger reade...
The Cheerleader by Caroline B. Cooney
January 26, 2019 16:39 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBJill and Becky chat about Caroline B. Cooney's 'The Cheerleader' (1992). Althea doesn't have any friends - or parents - but she does have a vampire that lives in her tower room. She longs for popularity, which the vampire can give in exchange for Althea's classmates. How far will she go to maintain her new cheerleader status? We find out! FYI it gets a bit sweary so even though Point Horror books are suitable for younger readers, our podcast might not be. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter a...
The Baby-sitter by R.L. Stine
January 26, 2019 16:38 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBJill and Becky chat about R.L. Stine's 1991 classic 'The Baby-sitter'. Jenny's got a new babysitting job but there's an attacker on the loose and she's getting threatening phone calls. Who could it be? Chuck the class clown and dubious love-interest? Mike the neurotic dad? Willers the creepy neighbour? Donny the six-year-old with a penchant for horror VHS? We find out! FYI it gets a bit sweary so even though Point Horror books are suitable for younger readers, our podcast might not be! F...