FRIGHT SCHOOL
369 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsWelcome to Fright School, a podcast that explores horror films through the eyes of someone who is experiencing them for the first time. Each week, Joshua (the horror nerd) pushes Joe (the unsuspecting newbie) to the edge of the Mountains of Madness, as they discuss the cultural attitudes, conditions, and events that have shaped some of the most terrifying horror films. Will Joe survive his journey? Will Joshua take things too far? Join us every week for new episodes on Monday to find out! Are you ready? Class is in session.
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Episodes
031 - THROUGH THE TREES - Jennifer's Body (2009)
February 13, 2018 00:00 - 43 minutesGetting caught up on Fright School! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
E5 031 - THROUGH THE TREES - Jennifer's Body (2009)
February 13, 2018 00:00 - 41 minutes - 76.9 MBGetting caught up on Fright School!
E6 030 - Gettin' Washed In The Blood - Carrie (1976)
February 13, 2018 00:00 - 1 hour - 153 MBWE'RE BACK IN SESSION! What better way to celebrate the return of Fright School than with the high school classic CARRIE (1976)
029 - Black Christmas Tidings (with Sam and David)
December 09, 2017 00:00 - 1 hourAnother year, another SCARY X-MAS from Fright School! Joe and Joshua travel to the North Pole (Los Angeles) to chat with filmmaker Sam Wineman and Young David about the legendary classic, BLACK CHRISTMAS (1974). This episode has everything: Sam's favorite horror film of all time, video stores, family traditions, and Barbie Birthday Party. Thank you for you continued enrollment in Fright School. We'll see you in the new year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
E4 028 - She's going through so much - The Babadook (2014)
November 11, 2017 00:00 - 56 minutes - 103 MBWe're getting babaSHOOK with THE BABADOOK (2014). This week we're getting an early start on Scary X-Mas shopping with a mini plug-a-palooza. The boys ponder the arrival of a King Kong musical on Broadway. Joshua claps back at Facbook. Neither of our hosts should be in charge of children. As Mentioned in the Episode: King Kong the musical, http://kingkongbroadway.com/ Cameron Romero's planned Night of the Living Dead prequel, http://www.digitalspy.com/movies/news/a842125/george-romero-son-came...
028 - She's going through so much - The Babadook (2014)
November 11, 2017 00:00 - 57 minutesWe're getting babaSHOOK with THE BABADOOK (2014). This week we're getting an early start on Scary X-Mas shopping with a mini plug-a-palooza. The boys ponder the arrival of a King Kong musical on Broadway. Joshua claps back at Facbook. Neither of our hosts should be in charge of children. As Mentioned in the Episode: King Kong the musical, http://kingkongbroadway.com/ Cameron Romero's planned Night of the Living Dead prequel, http://www.digitalspy.com/movies/news/a842125/george-romero-son-came...
027 - "The time for Queer Horror is now." - Halloween Special with Sam Wineman
October 30, 2017 00:00 - 1 hourHAPPY HALLOWEEN! On this special holiday edition of the podcast, we welcome a future legendary filmmaker, Sam Wineman! Sam joins us in the studio to discuss teaching a slasher class at Berkeley, zombie musicals, and interning at Blumhouse. We also discuss his film, THE QUIET ROOM. We had a blast with Sam, and can't wait to have him on again. Disclaimer: While making this episode, the equipment became possessed by the demon Pazuzu. Try as we might, Christ could not compel our audio to cooperat...
026 - La Femme Mort is Stabbin' D*cks - Inside (2007)
October 22, 2017 00:00 - 1 hourBienvenue dans un autre épisode de Fright School! If you're looking for a film to make you want to get sterilized, then have we got the one for you. France's most extreme horror classique, and our movie du jour this week is INSIDE (2007). This film has everything: car accidents, a foul-mouthed nurse, a giant pair of scissors for cutting out babies (as one does), and tons of blood and gore. Joshua pushes Joe to the brink with this one! Also in this episode is a special My Favorite Murder surpr...
E3 026 - La Femme Mort is Stabbin' D*cks - Inside (2007)
October 22, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 139 MBBienvenue dans un autre épisode de Fright School! If you're looking for a film to make you want to get sterilized, then have we got the one for you. France's most extreme horror classique, and our movie du jour this week is INSIDE (2007). This film has everything: car accidents, a foul-mouthed nurse, a giant pair of scissors for cutting out babies (as one does), and tons of blood and gore. Joshua pushes Joe to the brink with this one! Also in this episode is a special My Favorite Murder surpr...
025 - The Devil's Pepper - Rosemary's Baby (1968)
October 14, 2017 00:00 - 1 hourThis week, the boys already been knew about ride-share horror stories. Joshua just wants to be delivered to his destination alive. Joe does his flawless impression of one Miss Ryan Murphy. Later, the boys are babysitting their good friend ROSEMARY'S BABY (1968)! he's an adorable little devil with His Father's eyes! Gather ye Tannis roots while ye may, and let's conceive of the Antichrist. #hailsatan Mentioned in this Episode Black Mirror, Season 3 on Netflix Stranger Things, Season 2 premiere...
E2 025 - The Devil's Pepper - Rosemary's Baby (1968)
October 14, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 127 MBThis week, the boys already been knew about ride-share horror stories. Joshua just wants to be delivered to his destination alive. Joe does his flawless impression of one Miss Ryan Murphy. Later, the boys are babysitting their good friend ROSEMARY'S BABY (1968)! he's an adorable little devil with His Father's eyes! Gather ye Tannis roots while ye may, and let's conceive of the Antichrist. #hailsatan Mentioned in this Episode Black Mirror, Season 3 on Netflix Stranger Things, Season 2 premiere...
024 - Top? Bottom? CLUTCH - Knott's Scary Farm
October 12, 2017 00:00 - 1 hourHAPPY FRIDAY THE 13TH! Joe and Joshua take a field trip to Knott's Scary Farm, and discuss Elvira: Mistress of the Dark (1988). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
E1 023 - Back in Class! - XX (2017)
October 10, 2017 06:17 - 46 minutes - 84.8 MBWe're back! Welcome to the Season 2 of FRIGHT SCHOOL. On this first day back, we catch up on our summer exploits, and dive into our first film, the all female-helmed horror anthology XX (2017). We also discuss our syllabus for the season. Sharpen those pencils (and butcher knives), because class is back in session. Mentioned in this episode: Caitlin Doughty, http://www.orderofthegooddeath.com/about From Here to Eternity, http://a.co/03k35vm Tragedy Girls, in theaters on 10/20/2017 The Babysit...
023 - Back in Class! - XX (2017)
October 10, 2017 06:17 - 47 minutesWe're back! Welcome to the Season 2 of FRIGHT SCHOOL. On this first day back, we catch up on our summer exploits, and dive into our first film, the all female-helmed horror anthology XX (2017). We also discuss our syllabus for the season. Sharpen those pencils (and butcher knives), because class is back in session. Mentioned in this episode: Caitlin Doughty, http://www.orderofthegooddeath.com/about From Here to Eternity, http://a.co/03k35vm Tragedy Girls, in theaters on 10/20/2017 The Babysit...
022 - Summer Camp Field Trip - IT (2017)
September 14, 2017 05:07 - 36 minutesSPECIAL EPISODE BEFORE THE SEASON 2 PREMIERE! Joshua and Joe have emerged from the well house to discuss the latest adaptation of Stephen King's IT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
021 - The Final, Girrl!
July 23, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBLike a zombie rising from a digital grave we present the lost Final episode of Fright School semester 1! In this special episode, we're joined by our friend Young David as we look back on the season. Joshua finds out he needs to do his research before just spouting off wrong things. Joe tries his best to make the episode about Drag Race. We discuss the future of Fright School and play Slash Cards! Want to be a guest lecturer on our new season? Email us at [email protected]!
E17 021 - The Final, Girrl!
July 23, 2017 00:00 - 1 hourLike a zombie rising from a digital grave we present the lost Final episode of Fright School semester 1! In this special episode, we're joined by our friend Young David as we look back on the season. Joshua finds out he needs to do his research before just spouting off wrong things. Joe tries his best to make the episode about Drag Race. We discuss the future of Fright School and play Slash Cards! Want to be a guest lecturer on our new season? Email us at [email protected]! Join our Patr...
E16 020 - Week 16 - Jigsaw So Judgey- Saw (2004)
May 01, 2017 00:00 - 1 hourThis week we're joined in the studio by a special guest, FS fan and horrorhound David! We chat about the Great Horror Camp Out, when pranking people goes wrong, and SAW!! This is the last film of the semester so join us for all the blood and gore! Yes, we want to play a game! It's called: Who hurt you Jigsaw? Join our Patreon for access to exclusive content! Sign up for The Fright School Reader our NEW monthly newsletter! Check out our TEEPUBLIC offerings for all of your Fright School Supp...
020 - Week 16 - Jigsaw So Judgey
May 01, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 86.5 MBThis week we're joined in the studio by a special guest, FS fan and horrorhound David! We chat about the Great Horror Camp Out, when pranking people goes wrong, and SAW!! This is the last film of the semester so join us for all the blood and gore! Yes, we want to play a game! It's called: Who hurt you Jigsaw?
E16 020 - Week 16 - Jigsaw So Judgey
May 01, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 86.5 MBThis week we're joined in the studio by a special guest, FS fan and horrorhound David! We chat about the Great Horror Camp Out, when pranking people goes wrong, and SAW!! This is the last film of the semester so join us for all the blood and gore! Yes, we want to play a game! It's called: Who hurt you Jigsaw?
E15 019 - Week 15 - Elly Kedward is NOT the Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt- The Blair Witch Project (1999)
April 16, 2017 00:00 - 1 hourWe're getting lost in the woods with the Blair Witch Project! We chat about the new IT trailer, Unsolved Mysteries, plus our favorite fun found footage films. Who has the f** map?! Join our Patreon for access to exclusive content! Sign up for The Fright School Reader our NEW monthly newsletter! Check out our TEEPUBLIC offerings for all of your Fright School Supplies!! FOLLOW US! Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkTree EXTRA CREDIT: WE KNOW PODCASTING! There would be no Fright School without...
019 - Week 15 - Elly Kedward is NOT the Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
April 16, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 85.2 MBWe're getting lost in the woods with the Blair Witch Project! We chat about the new IT trailer, Unsolved Mysteries, plus our favorite fun found footage films. Who has the f** map?!
E15 019 - Week 15 - Elly Kedward is NOT the Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
April 16, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 85.2 MBWe're getting lost in the woods with the Blair Witch Project! We chat about the new IT trailer, Unsolved Mysteries, plus our favorite fun found footage films. Who has the f** map?!
E14 018 - Week 14 - Hashtag Horror Woke
April 09, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 99.4 MBThis week on Fright School, Joe participates in the Belko Experiment, Joshua gets magically horrific with Leprechaun, and the boys dive into Wes Craven's 1996 masterpiece SCREAM. Can Joe live long enough to learn the rules to survive a horror film? Please don't kill him Mr. Ghostface! He really wants to be in the sequel!
018 - Week 14 - Hashtag Horror Woke
April 09, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 99.4 MBThis week on Fright School, Joe participates in the Belko Experiment, Joshua gets magically horrific with Leprechaun, and the boys dive into Wes Craven's 1996 masterpiece SCREAM. Can Joe live long enough to learn the rules to survive a horror film? Please don't kill him Mr. Ghostface! He really wants to be in the sequel!
E14 018 - Week 14 - Hashtag Horror Woke- Scream (1996)
April 09, 2017 00:00 - 1 hourThis week on Fright School, Joe participates in the Belko Experiment, Joshua gets magically horrific with Leprechaun, and the boys dive into Wes Craven's 1996 masterpiece SCREAM. Can Joe live long enough to learn the rules to survive a horror film? Please don't kill him Mr. Ghostface! He really wants to be in the sequel! Join our Patreon for access to exclusive content! Sign up for The Fright School Reader our NEW monthly newsletter! Check out our TEEPUBLIC offerings for all of your Fright...
E13 017 - Week 13 - Tuck and Covet- The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
March 22, 2017 00:00 - 1 hourThis week we're skinning our humps (whatever that means) with Silence of the Lambs! Joe goes John Travolta on us. We also discuss the M. Night Shyamalan helmed "Tales From The Crypt" reboot, "My Friend Dahmer", and how social media killed the serial killer star. Grab some chianti and fava beans because it's time for Fright School and Chill! Join our Patreon for access to exclusive content! Sign up for The Fright School Reader our NEW monthly newsletter! Check out our TEEPUBLIC offerings fo...
017 - Week 13 - Tuck and Covet
March 22, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 92.5 MBThis week we're skinning our humps (whatever that means) with Silence of the Lambs! Joe goes John Travolta on us. We also discuss the M. Night Shyamalan helmed "Tales From The Crypt" reboot, "My Friend Dahmer", and how social media killed the serial killer star. Grab some chianti and fava beans because it's time for Fright School and Chill!
E13 017 - Week 13 - Tuck and Covet
March 22, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 92.5 MBThis week we're skinning our humps (whatever that means) with Silence of the Lambs! Joe goes John Travolta on us. We also discuss the M. Night Shyamalan helmed "Tales From The Crypt" reboot, "My Friend Dahmer", and how social media killed the serial killer star. Grab some chianti and fava beans because it's time for Fright School and Chill!
016 - Extra Credit Field Trip: A Cure For Wellness (2016) and Get Out (2017)
March 19, 2017 00:00 - 51 minutesA special Fright School Extra Credit DOUBLE FEATURE. We'll be reviewing A Cure for Wellness and Get Out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
015 - Week 12 - So. Much. Blood.
March 06, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 86.8 MB"How's this for a wet dream?" Today on Fright School we're talking about all things Freddy Krueger! We take a moment to eulogize Wes Craven, the writer/director of A Nightmare on Elm Street, along with so many other horror classics. What does McDonald's have to do with Joshua's memories of Freddy? Listen to find out...
E12 015 - Week 12 - So. Much. Blood.- A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
March 06, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour"How's this for a wet dream?" Today on Fright School we're talking about all things Freddy Krueger! We take a moment to eulogize Wes Craven, the writer/director of A Nightmare on Elm Street, along with so many other horror classics. What does McDonald's have to do with Joshua's memories of Freddy? Listen to find out... Join our Patreon for access to exclusive content! Sign up for The Fright School Reader our NEW monthly newsletter! Check out our TEEPUBLIC offerings for all of your Fright S...
E12 015 - Week 12 - So. Much. Blood.
March 06, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 86.8 MB"How's this for a wet dream?" Today on Fright School we're talking about all things Freddy Krueger! We take a moment to eulogize Wes Craven, the writer/director of A Nightmare on Elm Street, along with so many other horror classics. What does McDonald's have to do with Joshua's memories of Freddy? Listen to find out...
E11 014 - Week 11 - Killing Your Family and Other Good Ideas
February 14, 2017 00:00 - 55 minutes - 76.3 MBHeeeeeeeeere's Fright School! This week we take a moment to mourn the incredible John Hurt and Mary Tyler Moore. Next we're surfing a giant blood wave to the second floor of the Overlook to find out exactly what is inside room number 237. Also, we ponder what the fuck The Shining is about?! Native genocide? The Holocaust? Confessions of a faked moon landing? Whatever it is, we're going to talk about it forever and ever and ever and ever....
014 - Week 11 - Killing Your Family and Other Good Ideas
February 14, 2017 00:00 - 55 minutes - 76.3 MBHeeeeeeeeere's Fright School! This week we take a moment to mourn the incredible John Hurt and Mary Tyler Moore. Next we're surfing a giant blood wave to the second floor of the Overlook to find out exactly what is inside room number 237. Also, we ponder what the fuck The Shining is about?! Native genocide? The Holocaust? Confessions of a faked moon landing? Whatever it is, we're going to talk about it forever and ever and ever and ever....
E11 014 - Week 11 - Killing Your Family and Other Good Ideas- The Shining (1980)
February 14, 2017 00:00 - 57 minutesHeeeeeeeeere's Fright School! This week we take a moment to mourn the incredible John Hurt and Mary Tyler Moore. Next we're surfing a giant blood wave to the second floor of the Overlook to find out exactly what is inside room number 237. Also, we ponder what the fuck The Shining is about?! Native genocide? The Holocaust? Confessions of a faked moon landing? Whatever it is, we're going to talk about it forever and ever and ever and ever.... Join our Patreon for access to exclusive content! ...
013 - Extra Credit: Santa Clarita Diet (Season 1, 2017)
February 11, 2017 00:00 - 23 minutesWelcome to another extra credit episode of Fright School! Today we're weighing the pros and cons of the Santa Clarita Diet! You can eat anything you want as long as it's long pig ... look it up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
012 - Extra Credit Field Trip: Split (2016)
February 06, 2017 06:09 - 31 minutesField Trip! We went to the movies to see M. Night Shyamalan's SPLIT. We break it down for you right here in this extra credit episode. SPOLIER ALERT: We reveal major plot details, so you've been warned. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
E10 011 - Week 10 - The Scandinavian Baldwins- Poltergeist (1982)
January 22, 2017 00:00 - 1 hourArgh! So far behind! This week on Fright School, we're dishing on creepy clowns, the Women's March, and the Scandinavian Baldwins. We watch the cursed Poltergeist and wonder about "unacceptable chemical agents" and where to find them. Pro Tip: When going into the light with your girl Carol Anne, try to find the most flattering angle. Nobody wants to look washed out when crossing over! Join our Patreon for access to exclusive content! Sign up for The Fright School Reader our NEW monthly news...
E10 011 - Week 10 - The Scandinavian Baldwins
January 22, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBArgh! So far behind! This week on Fright School, we're dishing on creepy clowns, the Women's March, and the Scandinavian Baldwins. We watch the cursed Poltergeist and wonder about "unacceptable chemical agents" and where to find them.Pro Tip: When going into the light with your girl Carol Anne, try to find the most flattering angle. Nobody wants to look washed out when crossing over!
011 - Week 10 - The Scandinavian Baldwins
January 22, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBArgh! So far behind! This week on Fright School, we're dishing on creepy clowns, the Women's March, and the Scandinavian Baldwins. We watch the cursed Poltergeist and wonder about "unacceptable chemical agents" and where to find them.Pro Tip: When going into the light with your girl Carol Anne, try to find the most flattering angle. Nobody wants to look washed out when crossing over!
E9 010 - Week 9 - The Marquee de Shah-Day
January 16, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBThe boys are getting to the bottom of all of this Amityville horror hoopla. Was it demons, ghosts, or just good ol' fashioned capitalistic ingenuity? Gather your eyeholes and earballs and join us for a visit to 112 Ocean Avenue. On the way we're getting our nipples scrubbed, dallying with the Marquis de Sade, and searching for the scariest nuns we can find.
010 - Week 9 - The Marquee de Shah-Day
January 16, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBThe boys are getting to the bottom of all of this Amityville horror hoopla. Was it demons, ghosts, or just good ol' fashioned capitalistic ingenuity? Gather your eyeholes and earballs and join us for a visit to 112 Ocean Avenue. On the way we're getting our nipples scrubbed, dallying with the Marquis de Sade, and searching for the scariest nuns we can find.
E9 010 - Week 9 - The Marquee de Shah-Day- The Amityville Horror (1979)
January 16, 2017 00:00 - 1 hourThe boys are getting to the bottom of all of this Amityville horror hoopla. Was it demons, ghosts, or just good ol' fashioned capitalistic ingenuity? Gather your eyeholes and earballs and join us for a visit to 112 Ocean Avenue. On the way we're getting our nipples scrubbed, dallying with the Marquis de Sade, and searching for the scariest nuns we can find. Join our Patreon for access to exclusive content! Sign up for The Fright School Reader our NEW monthly newsletter! Check out our TEEPU...
009 - Week 8 - Masks, Misogyny and MURDER
January 07, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 116 MBHappy New Queer! We're back with John Carpenter's horrifying classic from 1979 HALLOWEEN! Joe plugs some killer cards from Art of Play while Joshua horror hostesses it up with his Elvira Funko pop! Together, we put on our very best from JC Penney, feather our 'dos and, and in our scream queeniest Laurie Strode impression, try to survive the terror of the patriarchy. Memento Mori at Art of Play - https://www.artofplay.com/products/memento-mori Elvira at Funko - https://funko.com/products/pop-...
E8 009 - Week 8 - Masks, Misogyny and MURDER- Halloween (1978)
January 07, 2017 00:00 - 1 hourHappy New Queer! We're back with John Carpenter's horrifying classic from 1978 HALLOWEEN! Joe plugs some killer cards from Art of Play while Joshua horror hostesses it up with his Elvira Funko pop! Together, we put on our very best from JC Penney, feather our 'dos and, and in our scream queeniest Laurie Strode impression, try to survive the terror of the patriarchy. Memento Mori at Art of Play - https://www.artofplay.com/products/memento-mori Elvira at Funko - https://funko.com/products/pop-t...
E8 009 - Week 8 - Masks, Misogyny and MURDER
January 07, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 116 MBHappy New Queer! We're back with John Carpenter's horrifying classic from 1978 HALLOWEEN! Joe plugs some killer cards from Art of Play while Joshua horror hostesses it up with his Elvira Funko pop! Together, we put on our very best from JC Penney, feather our 'dos and, and in our scream queeniest Laurie Strode impression, try to survive the terror of the patriarchy. Memento Mori at Art of Play - https://www.artofplay.com/products/memento-mori Elvira at Funko - https://funko.com/products/pop-...
008 - SCARY CHRISTMAS: A Fright School Special
December 17, 2016 00:00 - 1 hourIn a very special episode of Fright School, we don our gay apparel, prepare a bumpy SLAY ride, and spread a little Christmas FEAR with Krampus, Gremlins, and The Nightmare Before Christmas! In this episode find out what really creeps Joshua out about the holidays, why Joe got spankings at Easter, and just how ungrateful the boys are for friends concerned with their health. It's time to celebrate the Ghoultide! Scary Christmas everybody and a Gory New Year! Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
E7 007 - Week 7 - Chain Saws 'Fer the Childrens (#FranklinMustDie)
December 08, 2016 00:00 - 1 hour - 132 MBWe're back! We took a week off to fight the viral plague so we didn't die or WORSE become zombies! This week, Joshua gets sentimental about a family visit and a hometown murder. Joe fights off a cat, yet again (we're thinking of producing a remake of STRAYS starring Hymlocke. Look it up...) and almost dies of shock at Joshua's admission of watching some Gilmore Girls. We watch 1974's terrifying classic The Texas Chainsaw Massacre together as Joe slips a little closer to the edge... FOLLOW U...
007 - Week 7 - Chain Saws 'Fer the Childrens (#FranklinMustDie)
December 08, 2016 00:00 - 1 hour - 132 MBWe're back! We took a week off to fight the viral plague so we didn't die or WORSE become zombies! This week, Joshua gets sentimental about a family visit and a hometown murder. Joe fights off a cat, yet again (we're thinking of producing a remake of STRAYS starring Hymlocke. Look it up...) and almost dies of shock at Joshua's admission of watching some Gilmore Girls. We watch 1974's terrifying classic The Texas Chainsaw Massacre together as Joe slips a little closer to the edge...