Check out my short story inspired by my research on the Bell Witch. Shout to Nick and Em at The Ominous Archives Podcast for giving me the courage to put out my own stories.

Scare Me Sam will return on March 13th with a new book review!

Until then, stay scared!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

In this episode, I will discuss a classic Christmas collection of Victorian ghost stories, as well as the short novel Victorian Psycho.

I'll also touch on a few films like The Carpenter's Son and Man Finds Tape, along with the horror classic Silent Night, Deadly Night.

Send me your recommendations at ScareMeSam@gmail.com or find me on social media using the same handle. Talk to you ghouls and goblins in 2026!

Hello spooky people! Happy Thanksgiving! On today's episode, I will be reviewing three books, all with spoilers:

One Dark Window review begins 00:01:57

To The Bone review begins 00:32:12

Withered Hill review begins 00:48:18

TV and Film discussion begins 01:16:17

Frankenstein

The Long Walk

Bests of War

Shelby Oaks

Stranger Things

It: Welcome to Derry

The Creep Tapes

If you have any book, TV, or Film recs, send them my way! Also, what do you think about the books reviewed? You can email me at ScareMeSam@gmail.com or find me on TikTok and Insta by the same handle. Check out The Ominous Archives Podcast to continue the spooks!

Happy Halloween, spooky people! This year, the two masters of horror go toe to toe. Am I Team Frank or Team Drac? Listen and find out as I break down both classic novels and the film and TV adaptations that were born from these two iconic monsters. Leave a comment to share who your favorite monster is, or drop me a line on social media at @ScareMeSam. LONG LIVE HALLOWEEN!

Gather 'round, it is spooky season!

Review begins with The Bewitching by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

00:11:08 - The Possession of Alba Díaz by Isabel Cañas

00:19:50 - HELL: The Necromancer by Tom Lewis

00:23:28 - A Resistance of Witches by Morgan Ryan

Movies and shows that will be mentioned:

House on Eden 2025

The Cursed 2021

The Ritual 2025

Weapons 2025

Night of the Reaper 2025

Freaks 1932

Forgive us All 2025

The Surrender 2025

Alien: Earth 2025The Institute 2025

Monster -Ed Gein 2025Nightmares of Nature 2025

For horror recs (books, movies, shows), email me at ScareMeSam@gmail or look for the same handle on TikTok and Instagram!

Hi Spooky People! Here are some timestamps for the episode:

00:07:42 Buffalo Hunter Hunter Review Begins

00:20:06 The Starving Saints

00:30:52 Phantasma

00:41:26 Butcher's Daughter

00:56:17 Movie and Show Discussion:

Sinners 2025

Until Dawn 2025

Fear Street: Prom Queen 2025

Bring Her Back 2025

Saint Catherine 2024

Final Destination Bloodlines 2025

Clown in the Cornfield 2025

Tales from Black Manor 2025

28 Years Later 2025

Together 2025

Megan 2.0 2025

Dangerous Animals 2025

Hell Motel

Last of Us

The Bondsman

Paranormal Caught on Camera

Reach out anytime! My socials include the same handle. Email ScareMeSam@gmail.

Thanks for listening!

Hi!

It's been a while :)

On this episode, I will be discussing all of the horror and fantasy books I've been reading over Winter and Spring. I'll also discuss a few movies and shows at the end! Send any comments if you agree or disagree.

Also, send me any book, movie, or show recs. I always love to hear what the audience is craving! Visit ScareMeSam.com or any of the socials by the same handle to get in touch.

I hope you enjoy the episode!

This Thanksgiving, dive into a dark pilgrimage where beliefs are tested, mysteries unfold, and survival is anything but certain. Pilgrim by Mitchell Luthi is a medieval horror journey into faith and fear.

Movie and TV recs are at the end of the episode! Reach out if you have any comments or suggestions.

The website is ready: scaremesame.com - if you are interested in being an ARC reader for my first horror novella, please reach out!