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Press Play and Scream

47 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratings

Kelly Hager and Josh Bermont have been friends and mutual horror fans for 25 years, and now they‘re taking their love of scary movies too far...with a weekly podcast! Tune in for ghoulish guests, creepy comedy and fresh insights on chilling classics and forgotten fright flicks!

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The Exorcist Legacy (A Conversation With Its Author, Nat Segaloff)

July 24, 2023 10:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MB

We're excited to chat with Nat Segaloff about his new release, The Exorcist Legacy: 50 Years of Fear. If you're interested in The Exorcist (in any version), you owe it to yourself to pick up this book. It's a delight for any movie fan! Find Nat: Website Facebook Buy the book Learn about his other books NOTE: There are spoilers in this episode. Follow us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PressPlayScream Website: https://pressplayandscream.buzzsprout.com/

Everything's A Joke And Nothing's Funny

July 17, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MB

Josh Bermont has written his first horror novel (Paperback Beasts) and you can read it right now! He and Kelly discuss his process, how it differs from his day job as a ghostwriter (with a sidebar discussion of ghostwriting etiquette) and what he's got coming up next! If you want something creepy and fun, this is the book you need. Buy Paperback Beasts Our episode on book horror The two episodes we did with  Cooper S. Beckett NOTE: There are spoilers in this episode. Follow us: Twi...

Who's the Brainless Meat Puppet Now? (Evil Dead Rise with FinalGirlHannah)

May 20, 2023 13:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MB

Did you know we still have a podcast? We do! And we broke our accidental hiatus with a fantastic episode. We had a great time chatting about the amazing and completely over the top bonkers Evil Dead Rise with franchise superfan FinalGirlHannah.  Things mentioned in the episode: Hannah's awesome Evil Dead 2 chainsaw Follow Hannah: Twitter TikTok NOTE: There are spoilers in this episode. Follow us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PressPlayScream Website: https://pressplayandscream.buz...

F*ck This Franchise (Scream 6 with Keith from Movies & a Meal!)

March 13, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MB

We head to Manhattan this week to spend time with some of our old friends from Woodsboro. How does this stack up with the other five? We'll discuss. (Also on the table: where else should Ghostface travel? What are the best cold opens? Have we ever correctly identified any of the killers?) NOTE: Episode title is taken from Scream 6 dialogue. We actually love the franchise; don't yell at us. Subscribe to Movies & a Meal: https://t.co/DILJujXenx (they're also on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spot...

Become...Wrath (Se7en with Troy L. Foreman and Jason D. Morris)

February 18, 2023 16:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MB

We had an absolute blast discussing Se7en with Troy and Jason, the men behind the documentary Millennium After the Millennium! (Obviously their fantastic documentary and the TV show Millennium came up, as well.) The subject matter is grim but the conversation is not.  LINKS: Millennium After the Millennium Speakeasy Noir Cast Millennium Group Sessions Redux Pop Culture Principle NOTE: There are spoilers in this episode. Follow us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PressPlayScream Webs...

Psycho Is Not a Good Book (Psychos II and III with Cooper S. Beckett)

February 08, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MB

We're joined by our friend Cooper S. Beckett to discuss the Psycho franchise (but primarily II and III). It's a rare franchise that keeps getting...we'll go with "weirder." Cooper S. Beckett: Twitter: https://twitter.com/CooperSBeckett  Website: https://coopersbeckett.com/  Podcast: https://linktr.ee/ThePikeCast  Buy his books: https://coopersbeckett.com/books/  NOTE: There are spoilers in this episode. Follow us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PressPlayScream Website: https://pr...

It's Insane, Right? (M3GAN with K3nd3ll and Racha3l)

February 02, 2023 13:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MB

K3nd3ll and Racha3l join us to talk about M3GAN. (We love her and she is friendship goals.) NOTE: There are spoilers in this episode. Follow us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PressPlayScream Website: https://pressplayandscream.buzzsprout.com/

You're Gonna Die Up There (The Exorcist with Gae Polisner)

January 18, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 45.7 MB

Happy 2023 and welcome back! We're joined by author Gae Polisner to discuss The Exorcist. As you know, it's a theory of ours that everyone has that one horror movie they love and Gae (noted exact opposite of a horror enthusiast) picked The Exorcist! If you're only going to choose one, that's a great? Nonsensical? Terrifying? option. Either way, we have a blast dissecting it. LINKS MENTIONED: Mercedes McCambridge Serial killer in The Exorcist All I've Built Holden Miller's music FOLLOW G...

Come On, Justin Long! Don't Do That! (Barbarian with Kendell)

November 07, 2022 14:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MB

Josh and Kelly are joined by fellow horror enthusiast Kendell to discuss the recent release Barbarian! It's currently streaming on HBO Max and, if you haven't seen it, go in knowing as little as possible.  NOTE: There are spoilers in this episode. Follow us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PressPlayScream Website: https://pressplayandscream.buzzsprout.com/

Cops Like Killing; That's Why They're Cops (Maniac Cop)

November 03, 2022 13:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MB

Josh and Kelly discuss the 1988 movie Maniac Cop. Conversation centers around the prescient nature of the movie, vigilante justice, an upcoming reboot and the absolute amazingness of Tom Atkins.  CORRECTION: The reboot by Nicolas Winding Refn is going to be a TV series on HBO and  not a movie.  NOTE: There are spoilers in this episode. Follow us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PressPlayScream Website: https://pressplayandscream.buzzsprout.com/

It's Halloween! We're Gonna Have a Good Time Tonight (Halloween Ends)

October 19, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MB

Josh and Kelly discuss the incredibly polarizing Halloween Ends. Is it really a farewell to Haddonfield and Michael Myers? Probably not. But if it is, we're both happy with the way it ended. NOTE: There are spoilers in this episode. Follow us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PressPlayScream Website: https://pressplayandscream.buzzsprout.com/

Jeepers Creepers For Life (Jeepers Creepers with Victor Varnado)

September 23, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MB

Josh and Kelly discuss Jeepers Creepers with Victor Varnado (actor, comedian, writer, patent-holder and podcast co-host). Topics include our roles in a Skynet situation (no, you're not missing anything; we really do start the episode in the middle of a conversation), the Creeper's hobbies and whether the locals are in on it. We also discuss WikiListen (Victor's podcast with Rachel Teichman and the best idea ever).  NOTE: There are spoilers in this episode.  Listen to WikiListen: https://wi...

It's Only Fun If You're All In (an interview with William Sadler)

September 14, 2022 12:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MB

If you're a fan of movies, you know who William Sadler is. He's almost certainly been in at least one of your favorite movies (like the Tim Curry meme, it would be a good personality test to see what your first association with his name and face is) and we had the best time discussing his career.  NOTE: There are spoilers in this episode.  Follow us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PressPlayScream  Website: https://pressplayandscream.buzzsprout.com/  NOTE: There are spoilers in this episod...

Throw a Predator in There (Prey with Jonah Keel)

August 22, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 46.7 MB

Josh and Kelly discuss the latest installment in the Predator franchise with super-fan Jonah Keel. Sidebar topics include what exactly Predators do when they're not vacationing on Earth and killing humans and which movies could stand to have a Predator randomly dropped in.  NOTE: There are spoilers in this episode.  Prey is available to stream on Hulu. Follow us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PressPlayScream  Website: https://pressplayandscream.buzzsprout.com/  NOTE: There are spoilers ...

Take 98...Take 99...DON'T THROW AWAY MY CHINESE FOOD! (The Shining with author Alex Grass)

August 12, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MB

We're back with our most divisive episode yet! Josh "Brian" Bermont and Kelly Hager discuss The Shining and we put author Alex Grass in the middle. Is it a great movie? Who's to say? But it's definitely beloved by many people! Alex handles his tiebreaker status with flair and just as a warning, do not eat or drink during this episode because there's a decent chance you'll choke. This could be our funniest episode to date and that's a high bar. NOTE: There are spoilers in this episode.  Fo...

I Have Bizarre Parents (Poltergeist with Isaac)

July 25, 2022 13:00 - 22 minutes - 15.1 MB

 We're joined by our friend (and fellow horror enthusiast) Isaac to discuss the 80s horror classic Poltergeist! We discuss his horror origin story, whether Marty is the worst house guest ever and if the sequels are worth seeing (yes, but only Poltergeist II: The Other Side). NOTE: There are spoilers in this episode.  Follow us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PressPlayScream  Website: https://pressplayandscream.buzzsprout.com/  NOTE: There are spoilers in this episode. Follow us: Twit...

I Will Slice That Smile Off Your Face (Copycat with Allison Dickson)

July 11, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 50.5 MB

We're back with friend of the pod Allison Dickson to discuss Copycat! Sidebar topics include other serial killer movies, gay sidekicks, the fuckability of serial killers (spoiler: they aren't), the horror of the internet and the feminism of this movie. NOTE: There are spoilers in this episode.  Follow Allison Dickson: Twitter: https://twitter.com/MsAllieD Website:  https://t.co/uTDzHZzqLf  Buy The Other Mrs. Miller: https://bookshop.org/books/the-other-mrs-miller/9780525539254  Buy Str...

Jesus, What the F*ck?! (The Black Phone with Kathy Coe)

July 02, 2022 10:00 - 43 minutes - 29.5 MB

CW: Murder (specifically children murdered), implied sexual assault, child abuse, neglect Josh and Kelly are joined by friend of the pod Kathy Coe! We discuss The Black Phone, Ethan Hawke (both as a horror movie icon and actor in general), true crime and so many other things. There are spoilers throughout. Follow Kathy Coe: Website: https://t.co/TWIVhFmK9l  Instagram: @glassofwine81 Twitter: @kathycoe Follow us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PressPlayScream  Website: https://presspla...

If You Really Wanted To Take One For The Team, You Could Just F*** Elon Musk (It Follows with Jason Klamm)

June 18, 2022 00:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MB

CW: Sexual assault, assault, themes of consent Josh and Kelly are joined by friend of the pod Jason Klamm! (He's also the man behind the Stolen Dress Entertainment podcast network and one of our favorite people.) We discuss It Follows and what we would do in a similar situation (two-thirds of us would die as heroes, btw). There are spoilers throughout.  Follow Jason Klamm: Website: https://stolendress.com/ Instagram: @jasonklamm Follow us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PressPlayScream...

Someday Soon, I'm Just Going to Disappear (We're All Going to the World's Fair)

June 07, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MB

Did you know that we still have a podcast? We do! In this, we discuss (a) our extended absence, (b) Robert Englund's recent birthday, (c) Neve Campbell's announcement that she won't be in Scream 6 and (d) the recent release We're All Going to the World's Fair.  Sidebar topics include our own past selves writing on the internet, the nature of internet fame, voyeurism and whether or not Kelly can adequately define "creepypasta." There are spoilers throughout this episode.  Follow us: Twitt...

Press Pause & F*ck the Supreme Court

May 08, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 57.5 MB

Josh and Kelly are joined by friend of the pod Allison Dickson to discuss the Supreme Court draft that leaked recently that will likely overturn Roe v. Wade. This is an unusual episode in that we focus on the real life horror (which, as it happens, we can't turn off). There is a lot of swearing and some crying. This is not an edited episode; you will hear everything exactly as we said it. Follow Allison Dickson: Podcast: https://t.co/L3Kl2QLkzn  Podcast Twitter:  https://twitter.com/DDDa...

I Will Not Accept A Life I Do Not Deserve (X)

April 17, 2022 23:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MB

Josh and Kelly discuss the new release X (available to rent across streaming platforms). Topics include aging, sex, feminism, music, body positivity and the difficulties of maintaining an honest relationship when you also have a tendency to murder people. There are spoilers throughout this episode.  Follow us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PressPlayScream  Website: https://pressplayandscream.buzzsprout.com/  NOTE: There are spoilers in this episode. Follow us: Twitter: https://twitt...

Well, Don't Give Me That Civilized Look! (Assault on Precinct 13 with the Movies & a Meal podcast!)

April 05, 2022 10:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MB

We're joined by our friends Ben, Keith and Brad from the Movies & a Meal podcast to discuss the horror-adjacent movie Assault on Precinct 13! It's John Carpenter's second movie and it's very fun to discuss.  Follow Movies & a Meal: Subscribe to Movies & a Meal: https://t.co/DILJujXenx (they're also on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify and anywhere else you listen to podcasts!) Twitter: @moviesandameal Follow us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PressPlayScream  Website: https://pressplayan...

Ghost Cat is a Red Flag (Event Horizon with Retrofit's Chris Hanada and Tanner Kling)

March 30, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MB

We had an absolute blast discussing Event Horizon with Chris Hanada and Tanner Kling (from Retrofit). Their series Breakwater is on Snapchat; you'll definitely want to check that out! As always, there are spoilers in this episode. (Also a discussion of actual haunted things/places we've experienced.) Also, there is a part in this where Kelly refers to Tanner as "my future cohost." There's a guideline in podcasting where you don't waste time on small talk before you start recording because i...

You Have to Bury the Dead (Agnes with Molly C. Quinn and Mickey Reece)

March 18, 2022 12:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MB

We love a good possession movie here, and so you can imagine how delighted we were to discuss Agnes with director/screenwriter Mickey Reece and its star, Molly Quinn. While it starts as a religious horror movie, it becomes an exploration of what happens when you don't process your trauma (SPOILER: nothing good).  NOTE: There are spoilers in this episode.  Buy/Rent Agnes: https://www.amazon.com/Agnes-Molly-Quinn/dp/B09N62KGZ4/ref=sr_1_3?crid=33LUDII60QD4O&keywords=agnes+movie&qid=1647604963...

Keep Off the Moors (An American Werewolf in London & The Howling with Mishna Wolff)

March 03, 2022 13:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MB

We're back and discussing werewolves with Mishna Wolff, who wrote Werewolves Within! We discussed two staples of the genre, both from 1981: An American Werewolf in London and The Howling. Join us and keep off the moors and as far away from the Colony as possible.   NOTE: There are spoilers in this episode.  Next week, we're discussing Agnes with . Follow Mishna Wolff:  Twitter: https://twitter.com/MishnaW  Website: https://www.mishnawolff.com/  Follow us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/P...

I Live in the Weak and the Wounded (Session 9 and House on Haunted Hill with Chris Armstrong)

February 22, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 51.3 MB

This week, we explore two different abandoned asylums with our friend and 80s High podcaster Chris Armstrong! We start with Session 9 (actually shot in Danvers!) and finish with House on Haunted Hill.  NOTE: There are spoilers in this episode.  Next week, we're discussing The Howling and Am American Werewolf in London with Mishna Woolf. Follow Chris Armstrong:  80s High Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/80s-high/id1547202324 Follow us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PressPl...

I Can't Go Home Until the Carp is Asleep (Exorcist III with Allison Dickson)

February 16, 2022 01:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MB

Here's the second part of our George C. Scott double feature with Allison Dickson! We discuss Exorcist III, debate the better ending of The Exorcist and  also do a quick round of This or That. NOTE: There are spoilers in this episode.  Follow Allison Dickson: Twitter: https://twitter.com/MsAllieD Website:  https://t.co/uTDzHZzqLf  Buy The Other Mrs. Miller: https://bookshop.org/books/the-other-mrs-miller/9780525539254  Buy Strings: https://bookshop.org/books/strings-9781542325363/97815...

It Doesn't Want People (The Changeling with Allison Dickson)

February 08, 2022 12:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MB

We planned to have a double feature with bestselling author Allison Dickson but, as tends to happen, we talked too much. Here is part one of our discussion; we talk about horror in general and the George C. Scott movie The Changeling! Part two (Exorcist 3) will be up later this week. NOTE: There are spoilers in this episode.  Follow Allison Dickson: Twitter: https://twitter.com/MsAllieD Website:  https://t.co/uTDzHZzqLf  Buy The Other Mrs. Miller: https://bookshop.org/books/the-other-mr...

He is a Strange Dude (Blacula duology with special guest Rodney Barnes!)

February 04, 2022 13:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MB

This episode is a real treat--writer and producer Rodney Barnes joins us to discuss Blacula and Scream, Blacula, Scream. We chat about blaxploitation as a whole, voodoo and vampires, the perfect Dracula performance and some fun Hollywood stories (and much more)!  NOTE: There are spoilers in this episode.  Next week, we'll be discussing The Changeling and Exorcist 3 (both are on Shudder) with bestselling author Allison Dickson.  Follow Rodney Barnes: Twitter:  @therodneybarnes Website:  ...

My Family's Always Been in Meat (a franchise discussion with Jessica Blevins!)

January 31, 2022 23:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MB

Social media influencer and horror fan Jessica Blevins stopped by to chat with us about Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Halloween and  Scream! (Three of our most favorite horror movies and franchises.) We touch on other installments and other horror movies, plus a fun round of "this or that."  NOTE: There are spoilers in this episode.  In our next two episodes, we'll be discussing Blacula and Scream, Blacula, Scream (free with AMC+; available to rent on other platforms) with Rodney Barnes and The...

It's Always Someone You Know (Scream 2022)

January 20, 2022 13:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MB

What's your favorite scary movie? So far (and for this year, at least), our answer is the 2022 Scream. We love the references, the "requel" term, the triumphant return of "Red Right Hand" and the #forWes return to brutality. This movie is a love letter to fans and that love is very requited. NOTE: There are spoilers in this episode. We discuss it very generally and then we spoil everything. We give very clear warning before the spoilers start. Next week, we'll be discussing Wes Craven's De...

Don't Waste Your Pain (Saint Maud and The Vigil)

January 11, 2022 02:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MB

We chose a double feature based on religious horror and found an accidentally perfect pairing. Both deal with the result of unprocessed trauma and its impact on religion (in Saint Maud, it leads to a powerful attachment to an offshoot of Catholicism and God; in The Vigil, it led to a renunciation of faith from a formerly Orthodox Jewish man) and what happens when you try to avoid your grief. (SPOILER: Nothing good; you cannot outrun your demons, literal or metaphorical.) These are powerful a...

2021: The Horror and Also the Movies

January 02, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 52.9 MB

So this past year's been really fun, huh? Very calm, very chill, very full of excellent movies! (Well, at least that last one's true.) Join us as we break down the best of the year and what we're excited for in 2022. (And uh, "break down" may be putting it mildly.) NOTE: There are spoilers in this episode. Next week, we'll be discussing St. Maud (available to rent on Prime or is free with Epix) and The Vigil (available to rent on Prime).  Follow us on social media: Twitter: https://twitt...

Garbage Day! (Silent Night Deadly Night franchise)

December 22, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MB

We know we said that we were going to do Hellraiser and Hellbound: Hellraiser 2, but we are rapidly approaching Christmas and, since neither of us are feeling festive or jolly, we thought maybe some holiday-themed movies would help. So that's how we came to watch the other four Silent Night Deadly Night movies. And the remake. And Christmas Evil (just for fun). I don't know that it's fair to say that we're feeling any more festive, but we DID find some new favorite movies. (But not the SAME ...

Bub the Zombie Appreciation Society (Day of the Dead and Land of the Dead with special guest Jason Klamm)

December 14, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 48.3 MB

Jason Klamm joined us for a fun chat about Day of the Dead and Land of the Dead! We're all fans of George Romero's and the way that the series succeeds as horror movies and as allegories. What we weren't necessarily expecting? Just how well they also work as metaphor for life in a pandemic. Links Mentioned: Watch The Last House on Dead End Street: https://tubitv.com/movies/512394/the-last-house-on-dead-end-street  Order Motel of the Mysteries: https://www.amazon.com/Motel-Mysteries-David-...

Punish! (Silent Night Deadly Night and Black Christmas)

December 07, 2021 12:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MB

We know we said that we were going to discuss Freaks and Nightbreed, but it turns out that those are maybe not the movies we felt like watching and discussing. Instead, we decided maybe it was time to spread some holiday cheer. But then we were remembered we were us, so instead, we chose to discuss Silent Night Deadly Night and Black Christmas!  NOTE: There are spoilers in this episode. Next week, we'll be discussing Day of the Dead (free on Prime, Peacock and Tubi) and Land of the Dead (f...

You're So Cool, Brewster (Fright Night and The Lost Boys)

November 30, 2021 12:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MB

Is there a better horror pairing than Fright Night and The Lost Boys? That's what we're discussing today and both are easily two of Kelly's favorites. We explore vampire depictions in general and these two movies in particular, as well as what exactly Richard Gilmore (Ed Herrmann) is doing in The Lost Boys.   NOTE: There are spoilers in this episode. Next week, we'll be discussing Freaks (the 1932 movie; available to rent on Amazon) and Nightbreed (Shudder, Peacock, Prime, Tubi and free to...

Do You Read Sutter Cane? (I, Madman and In the Mouth of Madness)

November 23, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 47.4 MB

In this episode, we discuss two of our favorite movies: I, Madman (literally the second horror movie Kelly saw and one she watched repeatedly growing up) and In the Mouth of Madness (one we both love but which Josh has watched weekly for literal years). The idea of living inside a book (or having a book come to life in the world we inhabit) sounds like a dream come true, but as we know from horror movies, it's never that easy or fun. NOTE: There are spoilers in this episode. Learn more abo...

What Are You Waiting For? (I Know What You Did Last Summer movie and show)

November 16, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MB

Josh and Kelly are joined by Rektok Ross (author of Ski Weekend, a fantastic book that you can buy right now) to discuss I Know What You Did Last Summer (the movie and the TV show). There are brief mentions of I Still Know What You Did Last Summer because Kelly is a bad friend who said it would be fun to watch and discuss that, too.  NOTE: There are spoilers in this episode. Follow Rektok Ross on social media: Twitter:  https://twitter.com/RektokRoss Instagram:  https://www.instagram.co...

Thank You; Have a Nice Day (Chopping Mall and Night of the Comet)

November 09, 2021 10:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MB

Josh and Kelly discuss Chopping Mall and Night of the Comet, two very 80s movies that are set in the mall. Sidebar topics include whether we would survive a Night of the Comet-type scenario, a scene in Chopping Mall that is horrifying to both of us and how if you can make a reference to Rocky IV, you DO make a reference to Rocky IV. NOTE: There are spoilers in this episode. Links from the episode: Behind the Horror (book Kelly was reading): https://www.amazon.com/Behind-Horror-stories-ins...

It Could Be a Ghost...Or it Could Be a Demon (Paranormal Activity and Next of Kin)

November 02, 2021 11:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MB

Josh and Kelly discuss the original Paranormal Activity and its newest sequel, Next of Kin. There's the obvious discussion of how they relate to The Blair Witch Project, but there are plenty of other worthy comparisons. Also, Kelly discusses her Halloween weekend movie marathon. NOTE: There are spoilers in this episode. Other movies mentioned: The Exorcist, Exorcist 3, Behind the Monsters docuseries, The Blair Witch Project, Cannibal Holocaust, Halloween, Midsommar, The Shining, Children o...

STOP LOOKING AT ME! (Night of the Demons bonus episode)

October 31, 2021 17:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MB

Josh and Kelly discuss the original Night of the Demons in this bonus episode. You can stream it on Prime or Shudder.  NOTE: There are spoilers in this episode. Other movies mentioned: Return of the Living Dead, Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master On Tuesday's episode, we'll discuss the original Paranormal Activity and the new release, Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin. The original is available through Starz (or a Starz free trial) or rental on Amazon or Vudu. Next of Kin is exclu...

Killers Are Coming (Prom Night and Terror Train)

October 26, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 51.1 MB

Josh and Kelly watch two of Jamie Lee Curtis's other horror movies: Prom Night and Terror Train! If you haven't seen those, you're in for a real treat. (Both are streaming through Shudder.) As an added bonus, we also discuss the new Chucky and I Know What You Did Last Summer series (Chucky is on Syfy but season passes are available to buy on Vudu and Amazon; I Know What You Did Last Summer is free with Prime). The actress we mention from I Know What You Did Last Summer is Madison Iseman; sh...

Evil Dies Tonight (a trip to Haddonfield with author and podcaster Cooper S. Beckett)

October 19, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 51.3 MB

Halloween Kills has been out for under a week and Twitter has some strong opinions. Author and fellow horror enthusiast Cooper S. Beckett is here to chat about the two most recent Halloween movies and the outcry. Sidebar discussions include favorite franchise sequels and music. NOTE: There are spoilers for both Halloween (2018) and Halloween Kills. Links mentioned:  https://twitter.com/MMEFXBook/status/1450220213924888584?s=20  Other movies mentioned: Funny Games, The Exorcist, The Exorci...

Lunch Break: Scream 5 Trailer Reaction

October 12, 2021 18:00 - 9 minutes - 6.3 MB

We're not sure if you heard about this, but the Scream 5 trailer dropped today and we have thoughts.  Links mentioned:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=beToTslH17s  Follow us on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PressPlayScream  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pressplayandscream/  Website: https://pressplayandscream.buzzsprout.com/  NOTE: There are spoilers in this episode. Follow us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PressPlayScream Website: https://pressplayandscream...

You're Gonna Love This One; It's a Scream, Baby

October 12, 2021 11:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MB

We’re Josh and Kelly, two best friends and horror enthusiasts who are taking our love of scary movies too far...with a weekly podcast! In our first episode, we introduce ourselves and talk about Scream, one of our favorite scary movies. Going forward, we’ll have double features (including next week, where we discuss the 2018 Halloween and this year’s Halloween Kills). Feel free to contact us and suggest double features or tell us your favorite scary movies (but please not Showgirls or Bambi...

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