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Screams & Streams

Chad, Mike, & Sam

113 episodes

2 days ago

A packed preview screening. A masked crowd turned frenzy. A sequel that dares to out-meta itself while sprinting toward the next kill. We dig into Scream 2 with clear eyes and a full notebook—what still chills, what creaks, and why the twist loses oxygen on rewatch. From the opening Stab chaos to the theater-stage showdown, we trace how Wes Craven’s follow-up balances genuine tension with winks at horror rules, and where those winks become crutches. We trade first impressions and revisit fat...

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A packed preview screening. A masked crowd turned frenzy. A sequel that dares to out-meta itself while sprinting toward the next kill. We dig into Scream 2 with clear eyes and a full notebook—what still chills, what creaks, and why the twist loses oxygen on rewatch. From the opening Stab chaos to the theater-stage showdown, we trace how Wes Craven’s follow-up balances genuine tension with winks at horror rules, and where those winks become crutches. We trade first impressions and revisit fat...

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Episodes (20/113)

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Ep. 110: Wes Craven's "Scream 2" (1997)

A packed preview screening. A masked crowd turned frenzy. A sequel that dares to out-meta itself while sprinting toward the next kill. We dig into Scream 2 with clear eyes and a full notebook—what still chills, what creaks, and why the twist loses oxygen on rewatch. From the opening Stab chaos to the theater-stage showdown, we trace how Wes Craven’s follow-up balances genuine tension with winks at horror rules, and where those winks become crutches. We trade first impressions and revisit fat...

2 days ago

45 minutes

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Ep. 109: Michael Cooney's "Jack Frost" (1997)

A serial killer collides with a chemical spill, reforms as a wisecracking snowman, and turns a quiet town into a slushy crime scene. That’s the outrageous hook behind Jack Frost (1997), a holiday horror curiosity that splits our panel right down the middle. We dig into what makes camp work—resourceful effects, punchy pacing, and knowingly silly kills—and where this movie fumbles, from cotton-ball snow and wobbly camera setups to a bathtub sequence that crosses a line and derails the fun. We ...

1 week ago

49 minutes

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Ep. 108: Holly Dale's "Blood & Donuts" (1995)

A moody vampire wakes up in a donut shop, the mob runs out of henchmen, and David Cronenberg delivers the most quotable line in the movie. We took the listener-suggested Blood and Donuts for a spin and found a late-night oddity that’s equal parts fog machine, love story, and lo-fi punchline—and somehow never fully commits to any of them. If you’ve ever wondered how a film can be too gentle for horror and too stiff for comedy, this is your case study. We walk through what works and what wilts...

2 weeks ago

56 minutes

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Ep. 107: Wes Craven's "Scream" (1996)

A quiet town, a ringing phone, and a voice that knows your name—Scream still hits like a cold draft under a locked door. We dive straight into that iconic opener and trace how Wes Craven flipped the slasher on its head without losing the thrill: self-aware teens who know the rules, killers who bleed and blunder, and a meta script that lets us play detective while the body count rises. From the first “What’s your favorite scary movie?” to the party that spirals into chaos, we unpack why these ...

3 weeks ago

50 minutes

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Ep. 106: Gilbert Adler's "Bordello of Blood" (1996)

A vampire bordello hidden in a funeral home should be wicked fun. Instead, Bordello of Blood stumbles between snickering one-liners, rubbery effects, and a finale that finally shows the movie it could have been. We crack it open with a candid look at why the humor wears thin, how the horror gets undercut, and where the chaos behind the scenes bleeds onto the screen. We start with the promise: a Tales from the Crypt setup that winks at camp and invites gleeful excess. Then comes the letdown. ...

1 month ago

53 minutes

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Ep. 105: Alejandro Amenábar’s “Thesis” (1996)

A film student chasing the anatomy of onscreen violence, a campus full of secrets, and a tape no one should ever see—Amenábar’s “Thesis” has the DNA of a great thriller. We pull the story apart scene by scene, from the cafeteria meet-cute that frames two opposing worldviews to the hidden tunnels where academia and exploitation collide. You’ll hear why one of us tapped out on the pacing while another defended the premise, and how a few smart sound choices briefly turn suggestion into genuine d...

1 month ago

52 minutes

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Ep. 104: Zach Cregger's "Weapons" (2025)

A classroom empties at 2:17 a.m., a town wakes into panic, and a smiling aunt named Gladys quietly takes control. We unpack Weapons with a focus on what makes its daylight horror so unnerving: ordinary streets, ring camera footage, and fights that look messy because real people don’t brawl like stunt teams. From the opening sequence to the last chase, the film swaps cheap jolts for sustained dread and pays it off with performances that leave bruises. We dive into the layered structure—how re...

1 month ago

49 minutes

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Ep. 103: Zach Cregger's "Barbarian" (2022)

A double-booked Airbnb in a storm might be the most relatable horror premise of the decade—and Barbarian squeezes it for every ounce of dread. We open with the small stuff that sets your nerves on edge: an unlocked door, a too-polite stranger, a rope you should never pull. From there, we follow the film’s audacious pivot into AJ’s Hollywood scandal and ask why that sharp turn makes the story more honest about entitlement, denial, and the smooth language predators use to reframe harm. We get ...

1 month ago

59 minutes

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Ep. 102: Robert Rodriguez's "The Faculty" (1998)

What if your teachers weren’t just strict—they weren’t even human? We revisit Robert Rodriguez’s 1998 cult favorite The Faculty and pull apart why a movie that isn’t all that scary can still be a blast. From a stacked cast and deliciously campy set pieces to a soundtrack that transports you straight to the late 90s, this one hits the sweet spot between teen drama and creature feature. We kick off with a quick setup and a “sinister sip” cocktail, then get into what makes the film tick: archet...

1 month ago

36 minutes

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Ep. 101: Vincenzo Natali’s "Cube" (1997)

A single room, a tiny budget, and a terrifying idea. We take Cube (1997) apart panel by panel to see why this indie puzzle-box still grips, frustrates, and inspires. From the first “Wonder Bread” kill to that nerve-wracking silent room, the movie turns constraints into storytelling fuel—smart sound design, practical effects with real bite, and a set built to trick the eye into believing there are thousands of ways to die. We share our first impressions and split ratings, then wrestle with th...

2 months ago

39 minutes

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Ep. 99: Lewis Gilbert’s "Haunted" (1995)

A skeptical professor, a brooding estate, and a family who won’t let go—Haunted (1995) promises classic chills but delivers something stranger: a Gothic romance in ghost story clothes. We unpack why the movie looks older than its year, how the narration flattens tension, and where the tone drifts from eerie to oddly cozy. From fog-drenched train platforms to self-playing pianos and that not-so-subtle painting, the film throws every haunted-house trope on the table, then blurs the rules of the...

2 months ago

55 minutes

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Ep. 100: Wes Craven’s "Vampire in Brooklyn" (1995)

A vampire drifts into Brooklyn with destiny on his mind—and somehow leaves horror and comedy at the door. We pull apart Vampire in Brooklyn with a candid look at how a dream lineup of Eddie Murphy, Angela Bassett, and Wes Craven gets tripped up by clashing tones, studio pressures, and choices that confuse more than they charm. From the opening shipwreck to the final showdowns, we trace the moments that could have worked if the film had committed to being scary first and funny second. We dig ...

2 months ago

52 minutes

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Ep. 98: Luis Llosa’s "Anaconda" (1997)

A film crew, a rogue hunter, and a snake that just won’t stop—we take on Anaconda (1997) with equal parts curiosity and side‑eye. We open with a quick plot setup and a themed “sinister sip” that goes spectacularly wrong (absinthe plus tequila, never again), then dive into why this movie feels bigger in memory than it does on rewatch. From the out‑of‑place British adventurer to the hitchhiker-turned-expert guide, we map the 90s trope trail and ask the only question that matters: does any of it...

2 months ago

47 minutes

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Ep. 97: Robert Rodriguez's "From Dusk Till Dawn" (1996)

The unexpected brilliance of From Dusk Till Dawn lies in its fearless genre-bending approach. Starting as a gritty crime thriller following the Gecko brothers on a violent spree across Texas, the film morphs into a blood-soaked vampire extravaganza without warning – leaving audiences either thrilled or bewildered. This bold storytelling choice creates an unforgettable viewing experience that continues to captivate fans decades after its release. George Clooney shines as Seth Gecko, bringing ...

3 months ago

1 hour 5 minutes

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Ep. 96: Rodman Flender’s “Leprechaun 2” (1994)

Ever wondered what happens when folklore meets filmmaking failure? Look no further than our deep dive into 1994's "Leprechaun 2," a horror sequel so bizarre it might just leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about Irish mythology. When we first pressed play on this Saint Patrick's Day nightmare (which scored a dismal 6% on Rotten Tomatoes), we weren't prepared for the sheer absurdity awaiting us. The plot follows an evil leprechaun who must wait 1,000 years before claiming a...

3 months ago

48 minutes

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Ep. 95: Wes Craven's "New Nightmare" (1994)

What happens when the monster from the movie screen steps into your real life? Wes Craven's "New Nightmare" takes us on a mind-bending journey that blurs the boundaries between fiction and reality in ways that kinda feel fresh nearly three decades later. When actress Heather Langenkamp (playing herself) begins experiencing strange phone calls and disturbing dreams, she discovers that the character she portrayed in the original "Nightmare on Elm Street" has become tragically relevant to her a...

3 months ago

42 minutes

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Bonus Episode: Horror Hiatus Ends

Horror fans, your favorite nightmare-inducing podcast is back! After a refreshing summer break, we're ready to plunge back into the depths of horror cinema – both the critically acclaimed gems and the delightfully terrible misfires that make us question our life choices. Mark your calendars for September 13th when the full Screams and Streams crew reunites to kick off our return with Wes Craven's meta-horror masterpiece "New Nightmare" (1994). This fan-favorite marks our re-entry into 90s ho...

3 months ago

2 minutes

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Ep. 94: Danny Boyle's "28 Years Later" (2025)

Danny Boyle's return to the rage-infected universe delivers a mesmerizing evolution of horror that feels both familiar and startlingly fresh. Set almost three decades after the original outbreak, "28 Years Later" transports viewers to a Britain permanently transformed—where small pockets of humanity cling to existence alongside the changed infected. The film's emotional core centers on Spike, a 12-year-old boy who has never known a world beyond his island community. His coming-of-age journey...

6 months ago

1 hour 20 minutes

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Ep. 93: Juan Carlos Fresnadillo's "28 Weeks Later" (2007)

That tense, breathtaking opening scene in the isolated cottage sets the tone perfectly - Robert Carlyle's character makes the ultimate cowardly choice, abandoning his wife to a horde of infected to save himself. This moral failure haunts the entire film and creates one of the most devastating character arcs in zombie cinema. 28 Weeks Later builds on the frenetic energy of its predecessor while shifting toward military action horror. Six months after the rage virus decimated Britain, American...

6 months ago

44 minutes

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Ep. 92: Danny Boyle's "28 Days Later" (2002)

An empty London. A hospital bed. A man waking from a coma to discover the world has fallen apart. This is how we meet Jim, our protagonist in Danny Boyle's revolutionary 2002 horror film "28 Days Later." What follows is a heart-pounding journey through a Britain devastated by the rage virus – a pathogen that transforms ordinary people into blood-spewing, relentlessly aggressive infected in mere seconds. The film's groundbreaking approach to the zombie apocalypse genre still resonates two dec...

6 months ago

55 minutes