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Ep 255: Interview w/Steven LaMorte, Amy Schumacher & Allison Pittel, Creators & Stars of “Screamboat” May 12, 2025

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Only one day after Steamboat Willie entered the public domain last year, it was announced that a horror film based on this iconic whistling mouse was in development. Tune in as we chat with Steven LaMorte (Director/Co-Writer), Amy Schumacher (Producer/Star), and Allison Pittel (Star) all about making “Screamboat,” how they turned David Howard Thornton into a mouse-sized murderer, and the NSFW kill scene that had Matt squealing like a little girl.
“Screamboat” is currently available to rent on VOD or buy on DVD or Blu-Ray.

Ep 254: Kill Me Baby One More Time May 05, 2025

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If you’re looking for a gamer’s perspective on how true “Until Dawn” was to its source material, well… you won’t find it here. But you will find some colorful commentary on its merits as a horror film! Tune in to hear us break down all the subgenres it dabbled in, the underlying theme we got from it, and the explosive deaths that made us giddy.

Ep 253: Interview w/Jenna Kanell from “Terrifier” Apr 28, 2025

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As the strong and resourceful Tara, Jenna Kanell dominated the first half of the original “Terrifier,” going toe to toe with Art the Clown. Tune in to hear all about making the film that launched this franchise, how they were able to tap into that intense level of fear, their experiences on other genre films like “The Bye Bye Man,” “Renfield,” “Faceless After Dark,” and “The Buildout,” and the upcoming sci-fi flick they’re writing, directing, AND starring in — “De Novo.”

Ep 252: Drop it Like it’s Hitchcock (w/Joe & Allison, co-hosts of Queer Cinema Catchup) Apr 21, 2025

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Christopher Landon (Director of “Happy Death Day” & “Freaky”) is back with a new Hitchcockian thriller, and the co-hosts of Queer Cinema Catchup, Joe & Allison, dropped in to review it with us. Tune in to hear us break down “Drop” — from who we initially thought was behind those sinister messages, to what each of us would do in that situation, and of course, that jaw-dropping finale! 🥁

Ep 251: Interview w/Chad Ferrin, Co-Writer/Director of “Ed Kemper” Apr 14, 2025

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The story behind the murdering spree of Ed Kemper, nicknamed the “Co-ed Killer” in the 1970s, is the subject of a new true crime thriller co-written and directed by Chad Ferrin. Tune in to hear all about the making of “Ed Kemper” and how Chad goes about adapting true crime for the screen, his very inspiring attitude toward filmmaking, and a sneak peek at his next two films based on serial killers, Dorothea Puente and the Night Stalker (Richard Ramirez).
WARNING: Depictions of real-life sexual violence, in reference to the film, are discussed in this interview.
“Ed Kemper” is currently playing at select theaters and is available to rent or buy on Amazon Prime Video at https://www.amazon.com/Ed-Kemper-Chad-Ferrin/dp/B0F1XG7TKL/ along with many other digital platforms.
For more info on this film, please visit http://www.epic-pictures.com/film/ed-kemper

Ep 250: 65 Years of “Psycho” Apr 07, 2025

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It’s our 250th episode! 🥂 And to celebrate this milestone, we’re changing things up a bit and reviewing a horror classic that happens to be celebrating its 65th anniversary this year. Tune in to hear us break down Alfred HItchcock’s “Psycho” (1960) — from all the brilliant setups that don’t get as much attention, to that iconic shower scene, and the character we love who often gets overlooked — Marion’s persistent sister, Lila Crane.

Ep 249: Interview w/Julie Benz from “BTVS/Angel,” “Jawbreaker,” “Dexter,” “Saw V,” and many more Mar 31, 2025

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Over the last few decades, Julie Benz has been a part of so many of the TV series and films that have impacted the horror genre as well as pop culture. Tune in to hear all about evolving Vampire Girl #1 into Darla on “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” & “Angel” and whether she’d return for the upcoming revival series, her thoughts on the legacy of “Jawbreaker,” the real story behind the decision to kill off her beloved character, Rita, on “Dexter,” and her experience being one of the only survivors of Jigsaw’s traps in “Saw V.”

Ep 248: Parents, Possessions & Parker Posey Mar 24, 2025

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Lisa Kudrow, Edie Falco, and Parker Posey all in the same horror comedy? Yes, yes, and hell yes! Tune in to hear us break down “The Parenting” (now streaming on Max) — from all the crude jokes that Matt (obviously) loved, to whether there was enough balance between the funny and the scary, and how a text message with the 🤷🏻‍♀️ emoji had us dying.

Ep 247: Interview w/Sean Nichols Lynch, Chad Westbrook Hinds & John Laird, Creators of "The Ceremony is About to Begin" Mar 17, 2025

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Former Happy Horror Time guest, Sean Nichols Lynch, is back to discuss his new found footage horror film that involves madness, mayhem, and mummification! And this time he’s joined by his two Co-Writers, Chad Westbrook Hinds and John Laird, who also happen to be the stars of the film. Tune in to hear all about making “The Ceremony is About to Begin,” where the idea came from and what inspired the core characters, and stay for our spirited discussion on found footage and cult-inspired horror films!
“The Ceremony is About to Begin” is currently available to rent or buy on Amazon Prime Video or to stream on Tubi, Fawesome, and other digital platforms.

Ep 246: Interview w/Robbi Morgan from “Friday the 13th” (1980) Mar 10, 2025

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As perky camp counselor Annie, Robbi Morgan made history as the first present-day victim of Mrs. Voorhees… although she never even made it to Camp Crystal Lake to cook for all those kids, err children! 🐐 Tune in to hear all about playing this iconic role in the original “Friday the 13th,” how she filmed her death scene and who she was actually interacting with, and the stunt she did on her own due to her acrobatic skills.

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