13 degrees of screams: a horror movie podcast by Alex and Stephanie
On this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we sink into the dreamy, oftentimes nightmarish world of I Saw the TV Glow, a film that blurs identity, nostalgia, and the aching desire to escape a life that no longer fits.
On this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we bite into Fresh (2022), the sleek, seductive horror comedy that turns a promising meet cute into a nightmare of captivity, cannibal cuisine, and the most shocking thirty minute late opening credits you’ll ever see. We explore how the film blends rom com charm with body horror, dark humor, and a villain whose “perfect guy” persona is somehow more disturbing than his meat‑market side hustle.
Space travel. Hell. And the worst possible release date imaginable for Titanic. This week on 13 Degrees of Screams, we’re diving into Event Horizon, the sci‑fi horror film that was almost way too much!
On this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we journey into Watership Down, the beautifully animated yet shockingly brutal tale of rabbits, prophecy, and survival. We explore how this watercolor storybook film became one of the most infamous “not actually for kids” movies ever made, blending pastoral charm with graphic violence, existential dread, and a dictator bunny who puts most horror villains to shame.
On this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we dive into Ginger Snaps, the ultimate blend of teen angst and werewolf transformation. We break down the film’s themes of puberty, identity, and the monstrous side of growing up, while spotlighting its bold, original spin on werewolf design and mythology.
Trigger Warnings: This episode discusses violence, infant harm, psychological abuse, gore, religious trauma themes, and home invasion.
This week on 13 Degrees of Screams, we take a wild detour into a film that isn’t technically horror… yet somehow feels terrifying in its own unique way! We’re diving into the cinematic anomaly known as The Room and its behind‑the‑scenes dramatization, The Disaster Artist.
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses themes of kidnapping, captivity, child endangerment, and psychological trauma as depicted in Room. We also discuss child loss from the book of the same name and reference a real world case, including the imprisonment of Elisabeth Fritzl, which may be distressing for some listeners.
This week on 13 Degrees of Screams, we’re diving into the mysteries of M. Night Shyamalan’s Signs. We’re joined by Will from The Red Treehouse Podcast, who brings his unique eye for symbolism to help us unpack one of Shyamalan’s most layered films.
This week on 13 Degrees of Screams, we revisit the iconic 1990 miniseries IT, the cosmic clown classic that terrified a generation and still manages to be equal parts spooky and silly. We dig into Pennywise’s extraterrestrial origins, the Deadlights, the not quite book accurate Ritual of Chüd, and the magic turtle that somehow exists in this universe. We also discuss our personal histories with the franchise, Tim Curry’s legendary performance, and why the Losers’ Club seems to forget everything the moment they leave Derry.
This week on 13 Degrees of Screams, we dive into the horrifying “romantic comedy” (yeah, right) Never Been Kissed. Don’t let it fool you, this movie proves returning to high school is far more terrifying than any masked slasher!
This week on 13 Degrees of Screams, we dive into the listener recommended horror comedy Feast (2005). Trapped in a remote bar with a pack of flesh eating monsters outside, we break down the film’s trope subverting chaos, buckets of blood, and unforgettable gross out moments and yes, including the maggots. We talk about whether this divisive cult film holds up, how its Project Greenlight origins shaped it, and whether its shock‑heavy choices go too far or make it more fun.
In this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we delve into the Argentinian horror movie 1978, a film that blends real historical trauma with supernatural terror. We unpack the grim reality of Argentina’s dictatorship era and how the film weaves in the disappearances, fear, and political brutality of the time. We explore how that grounded bleakness makes the story hit even harder. Then comes the twist no one expects… a sharp plunge from political horror into full-on demons and possession!
This week on 13 Degrees of Screams, we suit up in a blood-soaked wedding dress to revisit the horror-comedy Ready or Not as we prepare for the upcoming sequel. We follow newlywed Grace as a simple family tradition spirals into a deadly game of hide-and-seek with the wealthy Le Domas clan, unpacking the film’s chaotic blend of brutal horror and pitch-black comedy. Along the way we talk about whether this film is actually worth the rewatch, debate whether the film should have revealed the hunt later alongside Grace, and try to figure out what exactly is going on with Alex and Daniel as the night unravels.
In this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we dive into the indie horror‑comedy Field of Screams for a full movie review packed with scares, laughs, and supernatural scarecrows. This horror movie blends dark magic, terrifying scarecrows brought to life through practical effects, and oddly sentimental moments!
This week on 13 Degrees of Screams, we hole up in a remote house of grief to unpack Bring Her Back. We explore its eerie mix of folk horror and psychological dread as step-siblings Andy and Piper are placed with Laura, a foster mother whose fragile kindness turns chilling. We wrestle with sympathizing with Laura without excusing her actions, examine the trauma endured by fiercely protective Andy, and ask the big question: why are the dead always so damp?
This week on 13 Degrees of Screams, we head back to Cabrini Green and dive into the haunting world of Candyman (2021). We break down the new lore introduced in the reboot/spiritual sequel, unpack whether the film’s expanded mythology strengthens or complicates the legend, and debate if Candyman’s rules actually make sense yet again.
This week on 13 Degrees of Screams, we’re slicing into the Valentine’s Day slasher that mixes romance, humor, and a surprisingly tangled killer mythology.
This week, we dive headfirst into the tomato-splattered battlefield of Rotten Tomatoes! Are the movies we’ve covered truly THAT bad, or are the critics just being dramatic? From Weapons to Sinners, Companion to Better Watch Out, no film escapes judgment!
This week on 13 Degrees of Screams, we acknowledge our tethered in Jordan Peele’s Us, a 2019 film that took the idea of an average family vacation and turned it into a terrifying uprising. Joining the discussion is special guest and fellow YouTuber, Kaydra from Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast, bringing sharp insights, bold theories, and the tie between Us and Carl Jung’s Shadow Work.
This week on 13 Degrees of Screams, we investigate the shadowy (and extremely blue) dummy infested world of Dead Silence. We unpack the film’s chilling atmosphere, the terror of dolls and dummies, and why this movie’s reputation isn’t the greatest. While many fans dismissed it, we might have had a very different experience!
This week on 13 Degrees of Screams, we pick up the receiver once again and dive into the chilling world of The Black Phone 2. We return to the Grabber’s shadowy legacy, ghostly phone calls, and a sequel that insists landlines are still the most dangerous technology ever invented.
This week on 13 Degrees of Screams, we step past the yellow-marked borders and into the eerie world of The Village. We dig into this M. Night Shyamalan’s twist-filled tale and tall things twists!
Ring in the new year with a killer countdown as 13 Degrees of Screams dives into the cult‑slasher oddity New Year’s Evil! In this episode, we break down the film’s punk‑rock attitude, its time‑zone‑hopping murder spree, and it's memorable but ill used mask.
In this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we unwrap the holiday horror Better Watch Out. We dive deep into Luke’s twisted plans, break down how Ashley fought tooth and nail for survival, and speculate just how far things might have gone. How can an innocent crush lead to this??
This week, we’re discussing Sinners with paranormal podcast Believing the Bizarre!
Winter chills aren’t the only thing creeping in during this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams.
Trigger Warnings: This episode discusses themes of sexual assault, trauma, manipulation, and violence. Listener discretion is strongly advised.
This week on 13 Degrees of Screams, we dive into the holiday horror-comedy classic, Gremlins! We break down the infamous Mogwai rules (and why they don’t make a lick of sense), explore the strange nature of these deceptively cute creatures, and highlight just how much danger they truly pose when things go wrong. Of course, we can’t forget to celebrate one of the film’s unsung heroes, Billy’s mom, who proves herself to be an absolute boss when facing down the gremlin invasion.
In this special episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we sit down with Matthew I. Schmidt — the writer, director, and editor behind the chilling indie horror film Mr. Sandman. Together, we dive deep into the horror genre, exploring Matt’s inspirations and interests, and the unique experience of filming right out of his own home. We also unravel the creepy concept of the dream world and how it shaped the unsettling atmosphere of his work. Plus so much more!
In this episode, we’re tackling the razor‑sharp satire of the 1989 teen cult classic Heathers.
In this episode, we spin the pottery wheel and try not to get our hands dirty with Ghost (1990) — the romantic thriller that made us believe in love beyond the grave. Join Alex and Stephanie as they dissect this genre-blending classic, where con artists, mediums, and murder mysteries collide. From Whoopi Goldberg’s hilarious psychic antics to the chilling shadows of the afterlife, we explore what’s truly scary about this film and why having a funny medium tips the genre scale. Is Ghost more rom-com than horror? Tune in as we rate its scream factor on our signature scale from 1 to 13!
In this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we dive into the 1978 slasher that started it all—Halloween. With one of us experiencing the film for the very first time, we unpack reactions to John Carpenter’s masterpiece.
In this spellbinding episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we dive broom-first into one of the most iconic and perfect Halloween movies of all time: Hocus Pocus! Join us as we spotlight our brave protagonists and the deliciously wicked witches who steal the show: Sarah, Mary, and Winifred Sanderson! Are they the most powerful and evil witches of our time or far too easily thwarted?
On this episode of 13 Degrees of Scream, we dive headfirst into the neon-lit chaos of McG’s 2017 horror-comedy The Babysitter. What starts as a night of innocent fun for 12-year-old Cole turns into a blood-soaked battle for survival when he discovers his beloved babysitter Bee is part of a satanic cult—and he’s the next sacrifice. We unpack the film’s cheesy humor versus re-watchability, determine if Bee really cares about Cole, and what age is really too old for a babysitter?
In this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, one of us takes our very first plunge into Wes Craven’s iconic horror classic A Nightmare on Elm Street. We dive deep into the twisted dream world of Freddy Krueger and discuss his eerie powers and the blurred line between reality and nightmare. We also explore the haunting real-life inspiration behind the film: the tragic stories of Cambodian refugees who mysteriously died in their sleep.
This week, we turn into a werewolf in Teen Wolf!
This week, we go to the world’s fair in We’re All Going to the World’s Fair!
This week, we try to find some lost kids in Weapons
This week, we run over a man in I Know What You Did Last Summer!
This week, we find out we’re an emotional support robot in Companion!
This week, death is all around us in The Monkey!
This week, we dig up some tiny demons in The Gate!
This week, we get possessed by some demons at an abandoned funeral home in Night of the Demons!
This week, we send ourselves to prison to starve in The Platform!
This week, we get the Mystery Inc. gang back together by solving a mystery on Spooky Island in Scooby Doo!
This week, we descend into the catacombs of Paris with special guests Cassidy and Amanda from Drinking The Koolaid!
In this week's episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, I quiz Stephanie on negative Rotten Tomatoes reviews for the movies we covered so far in 2025! Which movie should you not see sober...or not at all? Which movie doesn't do enough with it's jazzy technology? Which movie literally demonizes a transgender spirit? Listen along to find out!
This week, we fix a broken crystal before 3 suns converge in The Dark Crystal!
This week, we befriend a killer robot doll in M3gan!
This week, we gain a disturbing family legacy in Hereditary.
This week, we decide who needs to die to stop the apocalypse in Knock at the Cabin.
This week, we eat some things we definitely shouldn’t be eating in Swallow.
This week, we get possessed by a sexy demon in Jennifer’s Body!
This week, we ruin Death's plan in Final Destination!
This week, we find a dead body in a Neo Nazi skinhead bar and it only gets worse in Green Room.
This week, we tempt fate by dying and coming back to life in Flatliners!
This week, we cope with the trials of motherhood by becoming a dog in Night Bitch!
This week, we fight off some body snatching parasites in The Faculty!
This week, we have special guest Wayne McCarty from Florida Men on Florida Man join us on the show to discuss Crawl!
This week, we plot to kill our step dad in Thoroughbreds!
This week, we go to a billionaire’s island in Blink Twice!
This week, we have a meet cute that goes terribly wrong in Red Eye!
This week, we travel to Chicago in Candyman!
This week, we try to get kidnapped in Speak No Evil!
This week, we write some movie ideas with story dice!
This week, we try to convert a crazy man in Heretic
This week, we are attacked by Pyramid Head in Silent Hill!
This week, we get some chocolates from a murderer in My Bloody Valentine!
This week, we are turned into wax statues in House of Wax!
This week, we have the charming Kaydra from Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast joining our hosts, Alex and Stephanie, to uncover the chilling film Tarot!
This week we’re kidnapped by the Grabber in The Black Phone!
This week we reaffirm our pact with a demonic vampire in Nosferatu!
This week, we play a villain guessing game!
This week, we reflect on our 2024 movies!
This week, we put our family on the naughty list in Krampus!
This week we sing and fight zombies for Christmas in Anna and the Apocalypse!
This week, we find out our sister’s a cuckoo human hybrid in Cuckoo!
This week, we travel into the shimmer in Annihilation!
This week, we live deliciously in the Witch. Set in 1630s New England, its plot follows a Puritan family who encounter forces of evil in the woods beyond their farm.
This week, we have a deadly Black Friday shopping experience in Thanksgiving!
This week, we go into a serial killer’s mind in The Cell!
This week, we play the worst version of Werewolf with our friends in It’s What’s Inside!
This week, we grin and bear it as a pop star in Smile 2!
This week, we live with our extremely wealthy friend in Saltburn!
This week, we lock some kids in a tiny room for a very long time in Flowers in the Attic.
This week, we put on a little show for a bunch of bloodthirsty fairies in The Watchers.
This week, we try to figure out who killed Mr. Boddy in Clue!
This week, we haunt the Deetz’s in Beetlejuice!
This week, we evade the FBI not once, not twice, but numerous times in Trap!
This week, we stop a murderous 12 year old in The Good Son.
This week, we save our brother from becoming a werewolf in Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet the Wolfman!
This week, we hallucinate an absurdly happy demon in Smile!
This week, we try to win back our advertisers with a haunted house livestream in Deadstream!
This week, we steal the identity of an online personality in Influencer!
This week, we are bored in the house and in the house bored in Bodies Bodies Bodies!
This week, we become the Pink Opaque in I Saw the TV Glow!
This week, we raise a lamb human hybrid in Lamb!
This week, we deliver some demonic dolls to unsuspecting families in Longlegs!
This week, we get a haunted mask fused to our face in Goosebumps The Haunted mask.
