This week, we’re talking all about Mike Flanagan’s new adaptation of Stephen King’s Carrie. We discuss what we thought works, what doesn’t, the show’s take on social media and modern-day bullying, how re-adapting the story in 2026 affects how it’s viewed, and how it compares to the original novel and film. Plus, we got news about Nicolas Cage and Antonio Banderas joining True Detective, Unsolved Mysteries returning, and more. Whether you’re a longtime Carrie fan or are just getting into the story with the new show …

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We brought on our friend Cam to talk all about a horror movie from earlier this year that flew under our radar and surprised us with just how much we enjoyed it: They Will Kill You, directed by Kirill Sokolov. Starring Zazie Beetz, the movie was released back in March, but we only recently got around to watching it, and we were in for a bloody, high-energy ride packed with wild fight scenes. We’re talking electrocutions, prison brawls, crawling through vents, a devil pig, and a high-rise designed to resemble Dante’s Inferno. We dig into the awesome practical effects and break down the film’s themes, including how classism and racism factor into its story.

Plus, we talk lightning sprites (is the Upside Down real?!), share updates on Ryan Coogler’s reimagining of The X-Files, and revisit the clown panic of 2016.

If you want to tune in for a conversation about a horror movie that we think deserves more attention, this episode is for you, so…

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We had the pleasure of chatting with Rob Savage, the director behind Host (2020) and The Boogeyman (2023), whose latest horror film, Other Mommy, is releasing in theaters this week. Starring Jessica Chastain, the film is based on the novel Incidents Around the House.

Rob shared stories of being terrified of horror movies growing up, not from watching them, but from his parents’ vivid descriptions of them. He also told us about making Host during the pandemic and creating the horrifying visual of the Boogeyman in its titular film.

With his latest movie, Rob spoke about his experience directing someone as talented as Jessica Chastain and the concept of turning a bright, seemingly child-friendly space into a setting for absolute horror.

We loved getting to talk to the director behind these creative and terrifying films, so...

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Today, we dive into the recently released Resident Evil movie, which has stirred up mixed reviews. Some are calling it a great (and often hilarious) horror watch, while others feel it misses the mark by straying from the original video game lore. We break down what worked, what could have made it stronger, and our thoughts on the ways directors and writers can approach adapting gaming worlds for the screen.

Plus, we cover some of the latest news in the horror world: Obsession making its way into Fortnite, Don't Breathe 3 in the works, and more! There's plenty to unpack in this episode, so ...

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This week, we got to bring back #1 New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Tony DiTerlizzi, best known for co-creating the children’s book series The Spiderwick Chronicles with Holly Black. The series has sold over 20 million copies and has been adapted into a feature film and video game.

His newest book, The Wump, is a dark supernatural middle-grade coming-of-age story coming out on September 29th. We spoke with Tony all about the inspiration behind the book and its exploration of anger, fear, and anxiety at a young age, especially when dealing with bullies and unreliable adult figures.

We also got to hear about his process as both an author and illustrator, the thought behind the book’s color choices, and the conversations he had with a child psychologist friend while shaping the story. It’s a wonderful book that both kids and adults can take something away from, and we’re sure you’ll love this conversation with our incredibly creative and multi-talented guest. So…

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This week, we have another fun Mostly Horror rewind! We bring back a previous episode when we talked to Levi Holloway, the writer of the play “Grey House” and the recently premiered "Paranormal Activity" Broadway production. We talk all about the effects of seeing Nightmare on Elm Street at a young age, horror in theater, damaging your psyche by returning to old favorites, and more!

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Today, we’re joined by Melbourne-based tattoo artist Josh Todaro, who’s amassed a huge online following for his movie and horror-inspired tattoo style. But he’s not just killing it in the tattoo game. Josh is also a film writer and director, and the creator of the horror short film Button Man. This year, he even had the opportunity to work as a tattoo consultant on Insidious Chapter 6: Out of the Further, with his hands actually featured in the film!

We chatted all about his experience growing up in a spooky house surrounded by his mother’s massive (and very creepy) doll collection, what first got him into art and tattooing, and how he developed his unique style. He also shared all about his experience working on the latest installment of the Insidious franchise, gave us his thoughts on whether aliens are real, and shared some exciting things he’s cooking up in the movie world.

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This episode, we have a super fun Mostly Horror Rewind!

We’re bringing back an old episode from years ago, when we brought on our friends Brandon and Bruce to build bands using horror characters. From Six Shooter of Puppet Master on the keys to Pennywise on the drums to The Babadook as the lead vocalist, we compare our ideal horror character bands, share our wild band names, and debate why these characters would make perfect, and probably terrifying, bands. It's a game we had a blast playing, and we're sure you'll have a great time tuning in, so...

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