Holy Terrors

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Ep. 14: Obsession (2026) Jul 10, 2026

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In this episode we dive into the biggest horror hit of the year, Curry Barker's low-budget juggernaut Obsession. You may be asking what on earth does this have to do with faith, religion, and spirituality? Well, you might be surprised. Our One Wish is that you will enjoy this episode!

TW/CW: SA, Self Harm/Suicide, and yes, we talk about Sandy the cat.

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The Confessional--July 3, 2026 Jul 03, 2026

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Forgive us listeners for we have been busy, it's been a month since our last Confessional but we are back! We're playing a bit of catch up and sharing some tidbits of good news from the horror world, and sharing our thoughts on releases that have hit theaters and VOD the past month including Disclosure Day, Iron Lung, Leviticus, Saccharine, as well as some titles from Brian's Vampire Summer.

Video episodes will now appear on the Manor YouTube Channel!

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Instagram and Threads: @holyterrorspodcast

Bluesky: @holyterrors

Twitter: @holyterrorspod

You can also follow us on Facebook

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Brian is @brianwaves42 pretty much everywhere and Pat is on

Instagram @horrordad87

Ep. 13: The Omen (1976)--Part 2 with Stephen Foxworthy Jun 26, 2026

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Its episode number lucky13 and we continue our conversation about The Omen, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this week. Once again, we are joined by actor, podcaster, and former Bible teacher Stephen Foxworthy to help us tackle this monumental task. In this episode we dive more into the movie itself and discuss the nature vs. nurture of parenting the Antichrist, the religious-sounding lore created for the movie, and whether or not the movie is actually cursed. So finish covering your walls with pages of the bible and hang those 47 crucifixes because this is one hell of a ride!

Follow our guest Stephen Foxworthy @chewywalrus on Bluesky and Letterboxd.

Watch us on The Holy Terrors Podcast YouTube Channel!

Follow the show:

Instagram and Threads: @holyterrorspodcast

Bluesky: @holyterrors

Twitter: @holyterrorspod

You can also follow us on Facebook

Follow the hosts:

Brian is @brianwaves42 pretty much everywhere and Pat is on

Instagram @horrordad87

Ep. 12: The Omen (1976)--Part 1 with Stephen Foxworthy Jun 19, 2026

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It's the 50th Anniversary of one of the Mount Rushmore Films of Religious Horror and we pull out all the stops on our giant gothic pipe organ to discuss The Omen! We couldn't wade into these waters alone so we brought in a ringer--actor, podcaster, and former Bible teacher Stephen Foxworthy. The conversation was so epic that we had to break it into two parts! In this first part, we primarily discuss the theological underpinnings of the film, including Dispensationalism, what the Bible really says about the Antichrist, and Hal Lindsay's The Late Great Planet Earth. So gather your daggers of Megiddo and keep an eye out for Rottweilers because this will be quite a ride. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!

Follow our guest Stephen Foxworthy @chewywalrus on Blusky and Letterboxd.

Watch us on The Holy Terrors Podcast YouTube Channel!

Follow the show:

Instagram and Threads: @holyterrorspodcast

Bluesky: @holyterrors

Twitter: @holyterrorspod

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Brian is @brianwaves42 pretty much everywhere and Pat is on

Instagram @horrordad87

Ep. 11: Don't Torture a Duckling (1972) with Matt Rogerson Jun 12, 2026

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It is the dawn of Fulci week and we are taking a look at one of his greatest Holy Terrors--the exceptional giallo Don't Torture a Duckling. We've brought in an expert on the subject to discuss it with us, Matt Rogerson, author of Fulci's Inferno: Faith in the Films of a Horror and Giallo Auteur and The Vatican Versus Horror Movies (follow the links for more information). He is also the editor of Darkest Margins: 24 Essays on Liminality and Liminal Spaces in the Horror Genre. Join us as we talk about the complicated man that was Lucio Fulci as well as the complex themes and ideas that underscore Don't Torture a Duckling, which also happens to be one hell of a great story and film.

Follow Matt on Instagram and Threads @bavalamp and his publishing imprint 1428 @1428publishing for links for information about and to purchase Darkest Margins.

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The Confessional--June 5, 2026 Jun 05, 2026

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We're back with another episode of The Confessional and we begin with our new segment "Have You Heard the Good News?" where we discuss some positive happenings in the horror world. We then each pick three movies to discuss, old and new including Obsession and Backrooms along with revisits of Smile and Smile 2. What did we think? Did we make any new discoveries? Listen in to find out.

This is also our first episode officially sponsored by Manor. Head over to https://www.manorhq.com/eof to sign up for the monthly newsletter Estate of Fright which includes short non-fiction, short fiction, upcoming pieces on Manor Vellum, and information about the Holy Terrors Podcast.

Watch us on The Holy Terrors Podcast YouTube Channel!

Follow the show:

Instagram and Threads: @holyterrorspodcast

Bluesky: @holyterrors

Twitter: @holyterrorspod

Follow the hosts:

Brian is @brianwaves42 pretty much everywhere and Pat is on

Instagram @horrordad87

Some Updates and The Burbs revisited May 29, 2026

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This week we have a couple exciting updates to share right at the beginning of the episode! Then, because this is a fifth Friday, we have decided to repost one of our favorite episodes to date on Joe Dante's The Burbs. But have no fear, we will be back next week with a brand new Confessional and three full movie discussion episodes for the rest of the month.

Remember to find us on YouTube @HolyTerrorsPodcast for video episodes and clips!

Follow the show:

Bluesky: @holyterrors

Instagram and Threads: @holyterrorspodcast

Twitter: @holyterrorspod

Follow the hosts:

Brian is @brianwaves42 pretty much everywhere and Pat is on

Instagram @horrordad87

Ep. 10: Kwaidan (1964) May 22, 2026

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In this episode we discuss one of the greatest horror anthologies ever made, Masaki Kobayashi's Kwaidan. We do our best to pull back the layers to examine the currents of Buddhism and Shintoism that run beneath each of the stories. Though we are limited in our understanding, we dove as deep as we could into this fascinating film.

This episode was recorded before we switched to a video format, so there will not be a YouTube edition of this episode, but we hope you will check out our other episodes on YouTube as well as your podcast apps.

Follow the show:

Bluesky: @holyterrors

Instagram and Threads: @holyterrorspodcast

Twitter: @holyterrorspod

Follow the hosts:

Brian is @brianwaves42 pretty much everywhere and Pat is on

Instagram @horrordad87

The Confessional--May 15, 2026 May 15, 2026

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We're back in the confessional with some big news about the show! We also discuss the big news about The Devils and Gremlins. And of course we talk about what we've been watching including Hokum, Dust Bunny, The Sadness, Exit 8 and more!

Be sure to check out our YouTube channel for video episodes and promos.

Ep. 9: Repossessed (1990) May 08, 2026

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We're making good on our promise to follow up a heavy movie with something on the lighter side by discussing the true sequel to The Exorcist, 1990's Repossessed (please read that with the intended sarcasm). We discuss the changes made after director Bob Logan left the film, the depictions of televangelists and world religious leaders, and the legend that is Leslie Nielsen. More than anything we discuss what still works and what really, really doesn't, if it ever did. So put on your blue dress and join us as we try to figure out why the devil hates sex, drugs, and rock n' roll.

Follow the show:

Bluesky: @holyterrors

Instagram and Threads: @holyterrorspodcast

Twitter: @holyterrorspod

Follow the hosts:

Brian is @brianwaves42 pretty much everywhere and Pat is on

Instagram @horrordad87

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