We’re kicking off 2026 with the 4th Annual Spook’em Scare’em Awards as we’re joined by Late Night with Seth Meyers writer and friend of the show Mike Scollins to argue about the best deaths, scariest moments, monsters, and standout horror movies of 2025.

Sean and Steve share three chilling holiday tales pulled from the internet, stories best heard late at night when the house is quiet and the Holidays feel just a little off...

With no guest and a last minute pivot, Sean and Steve catch up on recent horror news, from M3GAN updates to Spielberg’s next alien film, before closing things out with their Mostly Horror recommendations of the week.

This week on Mostly Horror, we’re honored to sit down with Caroline Thompson; writer of Edward Scissorhands, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Corpse Bride, and so much more...for a heartfelt, funny, and wildly inspiring conversation about the stories that shaped her legendary career.

Actor and legend Matthew Lillard joins Mostly Horror to explore his iconic roles, the expanding Five Nights at Freddy’s universe, and the D&D obsession that you couldn't even pry from his cold dead hands.

Filmmakers Peter S. Hall and Paul Gandersman join us to talk indie horror, SXSW, teaming up with Rustic Films, and the inspiring creative path that led to Man Finds Tape, offering a reminder that indie filmmaking is still alive and kicking thanks to people bold enough to follow the story wherever it leads.

This week Steve and Sean sit down with author Jess Hagemann, the brilliant mind behind Mother-Eating and Headcheese, for a wild, spoiler free conversation about transgressive horror, cult psychology, Marie Antoinette, and the grotesque as a way to explore power, femininity, and body autonomy.

Director Lotfy Nathan breaks down the making of The Carpenter’s Son, blending biblical myth, horror, and a powerhouse cast led by Nicolas Cage and FKA Twigs.

Actress Sarah Durn joins Mostly Horror to talk Chris Stuckmann’s debut film Shelby Oaks, ghost stories, and a touch of alchemy—plus the boys break down the new Scream 7 trailer, Brendan Fraser’s Mummy comeback, and share this week’s Mostly Horror Recs.

Steve and Sean return to Glen Echo to chat with Nathan Baesel and David J. Stieve about the cult classic Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon, its legacy in meta horror, and what fans can expect from the long awaited sequel!!!

We’re heading back to Halloweentown for a nostalgic Mostly Horror Rewind with J. Paul Zimmerman, plus new horror news, Steve’s 31-for-31 updates, and a special night with Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein.

Steve and Sean catch up on horror news and dig into V/H/S: Halloween — a spooky season chat full of scares, laughs, and Mostly Horror vibes.

Last Podcast of the Lefts Henry Zebrowski joins us for a hilarious and mind bending chat about horror, aliens, and his upcoming film UFO: Unbelievably Friendly Organisms.. a perfect listen for spooky season.

Steve and Sean kick off spooky season with fresh horror news, a rewind of their chat with Bryan Bertino about The Strangers, and a look at 31 movies to watch this October.

Steve and Sean break down the week’s biggest horror news, from Martin Scorsese’s new project to Kenan Thompson reviving Sleepaway Camp, then dive into the highs, lows, and who HIM is really for in this fun, laid back horror hang.

Horror author Clay McLeod Chapman returns to Mostly Horror to talk Marvel Comics, his eerie graphic novel Seance in the Asylum, and the twisted short stories in his brand new collection Acquired Tastes.

After last minute guest changes, we dive into the shocking news of Charlie Kirk’s assassination before rewinding to a classic conversation with Goosebumps illustrator Tim Jacobus, exploring horror, nostalgia, and the strange ways dark stories shape our world.

Friend and acclaimed horror author Eric LaRocca joins us to discuss his new novel We Are Always Tender With Our Dead, the first in the Burnt Sparrow trilogy. We dive into the controversial nature of horror, America’s obsession with violence, and how storytelling helps us confront our darkest truths.

Step inside the world of The Twisted Spine, New York City’s first bookstore dedicated entirely to horror and dark literature. We’re joined by the founders to talk about their love of the genre, their horror origin stories, and why they felt the city needed a space that celebrates all things spooky, chilling, and weird. We dig into the role horror plays in building community, especially in today’s dark times anddd get a sneak peek at the store’s layout and vibe, and even trade some horror hot takes you won’t want to miss! Whether you’re a lifelong horror fan or just looking for your next creepy read, this episode is a must listen for anyone who loves indie bookstores, horror books, horror fans, and horror community spaces sooo... COME HANG OUT!!! Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram & Threads: @mostlyhorrorpod TikTok & Twitter/X: @mostlyhorror Steve: @stevenisaverage (all socials) Sean: @hypocrite.ink (IG/TikTok), @hypocriteink (Twitter/X)

Writer, director, producer, and actor Macon Blair joins us this week to talk about his fascinating career, and his bold new take on a cult classic: the unrated remake of The Toxic Avenger (in theaters August 29). You’ve seen Macon on screen in films like Blue Ruin, Green Room, Thunder Road, and even Oppenheimer. He also won the Sundance Grand Jury Prize with his directorial debut I Don’t Feel at Home in This World Anymore, starring Melanie Lynskey and Elijah Wood. Now, he’s back with a gooey genre shift...reimagining Lloyd Kaufman’s radioactive hero for a new generation while honoring the messy, subversive spirit of Troma. We dig into Macon’s creative path from Murder Party with Jeremy Saulnier all the way to working with Elijah Wood and Peter Dinklage on this bonkers new Toxie. Along the way, we talk about practical effects (yes, intestines are involved), absurd kills that didn’t make the cut, the challenges of redesigning an iconic monster, and why The Toxic Avenger might actually be the perfect antidote to the Marvel-ification of movies. and of course we ask the important question… when can we expect 2oxic 2venger: Toxie vs Dracula vs the Unicorn’s Horn in Space? If you love cult cinema, superhero parodies, or just a good old fashioned over the top practical effect, you don’t want to miss this conversation sooo... Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram & Threads: @mostlyhorrorpod TikTok & Twitter/X: @mostlyhorror Steve: @stevenisaverage (all socials) Sean: @hypocrite.ink (IG/TikTok), @hypocriteink (Twitter/X)