Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast 13 Degrees of Screams: A Horror Movie Podcast
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| As Above So Below: A Claustrophobic Found-Footage Horror featuring Drinking the Koolaid | 24 Jul 2025 | 01:09:18 | |
This week, we descend into the catacombs of Paris with special guests Cassidy and Amanda from Drinking The Koolaid! Join us as we crawl deep into the haunted heart of the Paris Catacombs to explore As Above, So Below! Follow along as Scarlett and her team descend into hell to uncover the Philosopher’s Stone. Then stick around for the discussion as we determine whether or not anyone made it out alive and if Scarlett was really justified putting everyone in danger. Spoiler: She wasn’t. Additionally, we discuss the power of found footage films, Jonathan Bailey and some of our favorite horror movies. Plus, see where As Above So Below lands on the scariness scale of 1-13! You can follow 13 Degrees of Screams on social media for additional content! https://www.instagram.com/13degreesofscreams/ | |||
| Rotten Tomatoes Review Game! | 17 Jul 2025 | 00:26:52 | |
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! Play along by going to our website for a handy list of all the movies we have covered so far this year! https://13degreesofscreams.carrd.co/ You can follow 13 Degrees of Screams on social media for additional content! https://www.instagram.com/13degreesofscreams/ https://twitter.com/13ScreamsPod https://www.tiktok.com/@13degreesofscreams Background music used in this episode by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
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| Flatliners: How Dead is Too Dead? | 08 May 2025 | 00:24:29 | |
This week, we tempt fate by dying and coming back to life in Flatliners! In this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we dives into the eerie depths of Flatliners (1990), a psychological horror-thriller that dares to ask: What happens after we die? Starring Kiefer Sutherland, Julia Roberts, Kevin Bacon, and William Baldwin, the film follows a group of medical students who recklessly experiment with near-death experiences—only to awaken supernatural consequences. We'll dissect the film’s haunting visuals, its neo-gothic atmosphere, and the moral dilemmas that drive its suspense. Is Flatliners a forgotten gem or a flawed thriller? Tune in as we break down its strengths, weaknesses, and lasting impact. Plus, see where it lands on the scariness scale of 1-13! You can follow 13 Degrees of Screams on social media for additional content! https://www.instagram.com/13degreesofscreams/ https://twitter.com/13ScreamsPod https://www.tiktok.com/@13degreesofscreams | |||
| Nightbitch: Is This Even Horror? | 01 May 2025 | 00:19:36 | |
This week, we cope with the trials of motherhood by becoming a dog in Night Bitch! In this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we dig deep into the weird and unusual story of Nightbitch. Join us as we discuss the trial and tribulations of motherhood, useless husbands, perceived annoying mothers, and our main character’s journey of transforming into a dog! Is Nightbitch a horror movie? Is it even a comedy? Listen along to see where it lands on the scariness scale of 1-13! You can follow 13 Degrees of Screams on social media for additional content! https://www.instagram.com/13degreesofscreams/ https://twitter.com/13ScreamsPod https://www.tiktok.com/@13degreesofscreams | |||
| The Faculty: A Sci-Fi Coming of Age Story | 24 Apr 2025 | 00:20:54 | |
This week, we fight off some body snatching parasites in The Faculty! What happens when your high school teachers start acting a little... too robotic? In this episode, we dissect The Faculty, the 1998 cult classic that blends sci-fi paranoia with teen horror in the best way possible. From alien conspiracies to high school stereotypes turned heroes, we’ll explore the themes, why this film still holds up today and tell you where it falls on our scary scale of 1-13! You can follow 13 Degrees of Screams on social media for additional content! https://www.instagram.com/13degreesofscreams/ https://twitter.com/13ScreamsPod https://www.tiktok.com/@13degreesofscreams | |||
| Crawl: Gators, Hurricanes, and Heart - Featuring Wayne McCarty from Florida Men on Florida Man | 17 Apr 2025 | 00:47:38 | |
This week, we have special guest Wayne McCarty from Florida Men on Florida Man join us on the show to discuss Crawl! In this special episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we are joined by our guest Wayne to dive into (pun intended) the 2019 natural disaster film Crawl! We learn a ton about Florida and discuss how accurate the film is - from the gators' ravenous behavior, to how people react to catastrophic hurricanes. Tune in to hear how we rated the suspense, atmosphere, plot, and villain of Crawl, and find out where it falls on our scariness scale of 1-13! You can find Wayne and Florida Men on Florida Man at the links below: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/florida-men-on-florida-man/id1445754848 https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZF3g4MCAFiDgvCkl8nWYf https://www.instagram.com/fmofmpodcast https://www.instagram.com/waynemccartyjr/ You can follow 13 Degrees of Screams on social media for additional content! https://www.instagram.com/13degreesofscreams/ | |||
| Thoroughbreds: Subverting Expectations | 10 Apr 2025 | 00:31:48 | |
This week, we plot to kill our step dad in Thoroughbreds!
In this thought provoking episode, we saddle up for a teen thriller with Cory Finley’s directorial debut Thoroughbreds! Join us as we discuss if killing Lily’s step dad is justified. Follow along as we try to determine who the real villain is in this morally ambiguous story. Then, to top it all off, see where Thoroughbreds ended up on our scary scale of 1-13!
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| Blink Twice: A Timely Tale of Fighting the Power | 03 Apr 2025 | 00:32:00 | |
This week, we go to a billionaire’s island in Blink Twice! In this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we dive into the captivating and unsettling world of Blink Twice. Join us as we discuss the mysterious workings —and sinister implications—behind the perfume that makes you forget. We delve into the harrowing journey of the women who refuse to stay powerless, fighting back against power. We explore how sometimes one must become the monster in order to defeat it. And of course, we discuss where Blink Twice lands on the scariness scale of 1-13! Packed with spine-tingling moments, this episode is one you won’t forget… or will you?
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| Red Eye: Baby's First Thriller | 27 Mar 2025 | 00:31:02 | |
This week, we have a meet cute that goes terribly wrong in Red Eye! In this pulse-pounding episode, we dive headfirst into Wes Craven's thriller Red Eye! Join us as we buckle up for a wild ride through airport chaos, mid-air tension, and a villain with eyes that are too blue to be charming. Tune in for laughs as we debate the choices and risks in this airborne cat-and-mouse film!
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| Candyman: A Tragic Love Story? Featuring Aaron from A&B Horror Movies | 20 Mar 2025 | 00:46:11 | |
This week, we travel to Chicago in Candyman! In this chilling episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we are joined by special guest Aaron from A&B Horror Movies to dive into the urban legend that is Candyman. Together, we unpack what makes the titular villain so terrifyingly captivating, explore the hauntingly atmospheric Chicago setting, and pose a surprising question: could Candyman actually be a romance movie in disguise? Tune in for an in-depth conversation filled with intriguing insights, bold theories, and, of course, decide where it falls on our scariness scale of 1-13! Check out A&B Horror Movies at the links below! https://www.youtube.com/abhorrormovies https://www.instagram.com/abhorrormovies/ You can follow 13 Degrees of Screams on social media for additional content! https://www.instagram.com/13degreesofscreams/ https://twitter.com/13ScreamsPod https://www.tiktok.com/@13degreesofscreams
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| Speak No Evil: Better than the Original! | 13 Mar 2025 | 00:43:22 | |
This week, we try to get kidnapped in Speak No Evil!
Who’d have thought making friends with strangers on vacation could go so wrong? We did! Join us as we visit with new friends that honestly give us the ick but it's just too awkward to say anything. Sit back and watch as we decide how uncomfortable we’d allow things to get before intervening, unpack all of what’s going on on this little farm in Devon and, of course, decide where it falls on our scariness scale of 1-13!
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| Creating Hit Blockbuster Movies - Story Dice Challenge! | 06 Mar 2025 | 00:18:31 | |
This week, we write some movie ideas with story dice! On this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we try something a little different and challenge ourselves to write movie ideas in 5 minutes! We rolled random story dice and then created stories based on what we rolled. From mutant sewer creatures, to Killer Krows from Outer Space, listen along as our stories unfold! You can follow 13 Degrees of Screams on social media for additional content! https://www.instagram.com/13degreesofscreams/ https://twitter.com/13ScreamsPod https://www.tiktok.com/@13degreesofscreams | |||
| The Dark Crystal: An Uncanny Children’s Movie | 10 Jul 2025 | 00:22:12 | |
This week, we fix a broken crystal before 3 suns converge in The Dark Crystal! Come along with 13 Degrees of Screams, as we venture into a fantasy world full of nightmare fuel, questionable bird-lizard royalty, and puppets that definitely weren't meant for kids. That’s right—we’re talking about Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal. Join us as we unpack whether or not Jen really cares about the prophecy, how long it will take the Mystics to reach the castle, and why this 1982 fever dream feels like someone combined Muppets and Star Wars? Smash that like button, subscribe, and let us know: were the Gelflings cute or just uncanny valley nightmares? Plus, see where it lands on the scariness scale of 1-13! You can follow 13 Degrees of Screams on social media for additional content! https://www.instagram.com/13degreesofscreams/ https://twitter.com/13ScreamsPod https://www.tiktok.com/@13degreesofscreams
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| Heretic: A Skeptic's Guide to Religion? | 27 Feb 2025 | 00:42:40 | |
This week, we try to convert a crazy man in Heretic Get ready to embark on a wild ride in an ominous discussion of religious studies! In this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we sit through the tension building, slow burn horror that is Heretic. Join us as we dissect the motivations behind the charismatic Mr. Reed, smile and nod through some uncomfortable conversations, and debate the ambiguous ending! And as always, we discuss where Heretic lands on the scariness scale of 1-13! You can follow 13 Degrees of Screams on social media for additional content! https://www.instagram.com/13degreesofscreams/ https://twitter.com/13ScreamsPod https://www.tiktok.com/@13degreesofscreams | |||
| Silent Hill: Is This the Best Video Game Adaptation? | 20 Feb 2025 | 00:36:01 | |
This week, we are attacked by Pyramid Head in Silent Hill! Ready to explore the eerie fog-filled streets of Silent Hill? In this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we delve deep into the haunting world of Silent Hill. Join us as we dissect the motivations behind the characters, uncover the grotesque creatures that lurk in the shadows, and debate whether this chilling adaptation stands strong in the horror genre. And of course, we discuss where Silent Hill lands on the scariness scale of 1-13! You can follow 13 Degrees of Screams on social media for additional content! https://www.instagram.com/13degreesofscreams/ https://twitter.com/13ScreamsPod https://www.tiktok.com/@13degreesofscreams
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| My Bloody Valentine was Kinda Dumb | 13 Feb 2025 | 00:29:59 | |
This week, we get some chocolates from a murderer in My Bloody Valentine! In this thrilling episode, hosts Alex and Stephanie dive headfirst into the unremarkable world of the 2009 horror film, My Bloody Valentine. Join them as they dissect the film's most head scratching moments, explore the backstories behind the intimidating antagonist, and ultimately decide where My Bloody Valentine lands on the scariness scale of 1-13! From the claustrophobic mine shafts to the gory heart-shaped killings, no stone will be left unturned! You can follow 13 Degrees of Screams on social media for additional content! https://www.instagram.com/13degreesofscreams/ https://twitter.com/13ScreamsPod https://www.tiktok.com/@13degreesofscreams
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| House of Wax: A Cheesy Mid-aughts Remake Masterpiece | 06 Feb 2025 | 00:30:11 | |
This week, we are turned into wax statues in House of Wax! In this spine-tingling episode of 13 Degrees of Scream, hosts Alex and Stephanie dive into the hauntingly enjoyable world of House of Wax (2005). Tune in as they unravel the thrills and chills of this horror classic, explore the bizarre practicality of building an entire structure out of wax in Louisiana, and discuss Wade's relentless curiosity and tendency to wander where he shouldn't. Join them as they ponder the ultimate question: where does House of Wax land on the scariness scale of 1-13? Listen as they dissect the spine-tingling suspense, atmospheric chills, gripping plot, and the sinister villains who brings it all to life. You can follow 13 Degrees of Screams on social media for additional content! https://www.instagram.com/13degreesofscreams/ https://twitter.com/13ScreamsPod https://www.tiktok.com/@13degreesofscreams | |||
| Tarot: An Underrated Classic? Ft. Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast | 30 Jan 2025 | 00:55:48 | |
This week, we have the charming Kaydra from Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast joining our hosts, Alex and Stephanie, to uncover the chilling film Tarot! Together, they dive into the 2024 supernatural horror film, Tarot, inspired by Nicholas Adams' 1992 novel Horrorscope. The trio will unravel the harrowing tale of college students who face gruesome fates after dabbling with an eerie Tarot deck. Join us as they dissect the campy yet thrilling horror elements, debate if reading horoscopes and tarot together is really possible, and, to add to the mystical vibes, get their very own Tarot readings live on the show.
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| The Black Phone: Haunting Voices from the Void | 23 Jan 2025 | 00:38:24 | |
This week we’re kidnapped by the Grabber in The Black Phone! In this 2021 American supernatural horror movie, we follow the abduction of Finney Blake. When Finney encounters a mystical black rotary phone in captivity, he uses it to plot his escape by communicating with the ghosts of The Grabber's slain victims. Listen along as we unravel the plot of this gripping thriller. From unsettling phone calls, to mysterious disappearances, we'll break down the movie's elements. But that's not all! Tune in as we rate The Black Phone, measuring its fright factor from 1 to 13. Will it ring in at the top of the scale? Listen to find out! You can follow 13 Degrees of Screams on social media for additional content! https://www.instagram.com/13degreesofscreams/ https://twitter.com/13ScreamsPod https://www.tiktok.com/@13degreesofscreams | |||
| Nosferatu: A Wee Little Vampire Boy | 16 Jan 2025 | 00:45:19 | |
This week we reaffirm our pact with a demonic vampire in Nosferatu! In this 2024 American supernatural Gothic horror film, a remake of the 1922 silent film, we follow the obsession between a haunted young woman and the terrifying vampire infatuated with her, causing untold horror in its wake. Listen along as Stephanie and Alex discuss the meaning of the name Nosferatu, become Friedrich apologists, and debate one possessed person can go under the guise of missing their spouse. You can follow 13 Degrees of Screams on social media for additional content! https://www.instagram.com/13degreesofscreams/ https://twitter.com/13ScreamsPod https://www.tiktok.com/@13degreesofscreams | |||
| Name that Nemesis: Guessing Movie Villains | 09 Jan 2025 | 00:35:47 | |
This week, we play a villain guessing game! In this episode, hosts Alex and Stephanie try to guess what movie villain the other is thinking! All the villains are from a movie covered in 2024. Follow along to see who scores the most points! You can follow 13 Degrees of Screams on social media for additional content! https://www.instagram.com/13degreesofscreams/ https://twitter.com/13ScreamsPod https://www.tiktok.com/@13degreesofscreams
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| 2024 Movie Rankings | 02 Jan 2025 | 00:41:09 | |
This week, we reflect on our 2024 movies! In this episode, hosts Alex and Stephanie recap the movies they reviewed this year and let you know where they fall in the following categories:
Best Acting
Worst Acting
Favorite Story
Biggest Surprise
Best World Building
Most rewatchable
Worst Movie Overall
Best Movie Overall
Least Scary
Most Scary
Best Movie Premiering in 2024
Follow along to see how 13 Degrees of Screams’ movies of 2024 performed overall!
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| Krampus: The Dark Side of Christmas | 26 Dec 2024 | 00:38:36 | |
This week, we put our family on the naughty list in Krampus! In this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, hosts Alex and Stephanie dive into this comedy horror holiday movie inspired by the Central European folklore of Krampus, who punishes children who misbehave at Christmas. Follow along as Alex and Stephanie discuss the horror elements that blend with the comedic, other folklore that inspired some of the evil creatures, and why Max had to punish the whole town with his holiday wish! You can follow 13 Degrees of Screams on social media for additional content! https://www.instagram.com/13degreesofscreams/ https://twitter.com/13ScreamsPod https://www.tiktok.com/@13degreesofscreams | |||
| M3GAN: Who is the REAL Villain? | 03 Jul 2025 | 00:24:07 | |
This week, we befriend a killer robot doll in M3gan! Join us as we explore the scary, yet funny world of M3gan. In this episode, we discuss the all too familiar killer doll storyline and the relationship between the titular M3gan and her protectee Cady. Then, we ask ourselves: who is the real villain of this story? How much of what happens is Gemma’s responsibility? Is she as bad as a killer doll? Is she really the problem? Tune in as we debate this category! Plus, see where it lands on the scariness scale of 1-13! You can follow 13 Degrees of Screams on social media for additional content! https://www.instagram.com/13degreesofscreams/ https://twitter.com/13ScreamsPod https://www.tiktok.com/@13degreesofscreams Allison Williams Interview from On Demand Entertainment | |||
| Anna and the Apocalypse: The Tuesday of an Apocalypse | 19 Dec 2024 | 00:49:46 | |
This week we sing and fight zombies for Christmas in Anna and the Apocalypse! In this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, hosts Alex and Stephanie delve into the 2017 British Christmas zombie musical film, Anna and the Apocalypse. They discuss the film's multi themed plot of a zombie apocalypse that threatens the sleepy town of Little Haven, Scotland at Christmas - forcing Anna and her friends to fight, slash and sing their way to survival, facing the undead in a desperate race to reach their loved ones. Alex and Stephanie share their thoughts on the film's zombie kills, songs, and character likability. They also highlight the overall message of there being no such thing as a happy ending and whether or not that fits with the spirit of Christmas. Tune in for a little singing and zombie fueled Christmas cheer! You can follow 13 Degrees of Screams on social media for additional content! https://www.instagram.com/13degreesofscreams/ https://twitter.com/13ScreamsPod | |||
| Cuckoo: Screeching, Slime, and Arm Slings, Oh My! | 12 Dec 2024 | 00:36:08 | |
This week, we find out our sister’s a cuckoo human hybrid in Cuckoo! In this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, hosts Alex and Stephanie delve into the 2024 horror film Cuckoo. They discuss the film's unsettling plot that follows a teenager named Gretchen who relocates to the German Alps and encounters bizarre occurrences involving her father's sinister boss. Alex and Stephanie share their thoughts on the film's atmosphere, creepy scenes, and character motivations. They also highlight peculiar topics such as the movie’s portrayal of hybrid-human cuckoo creatures, intriguing symbolic themes, and the unsettling 'slime' scenes. Tune in for an in-depth analysis and some humorous observations along the way. You can follow 13 Degrees of Screams on social media for additional content! https://www.instagram.com/13degreesofscreams/ https://twitter.com/13ScreamsPod https://www.tiktok.com/@13degreesofscreams | |||
| Annihilation: Let's Go in the Shimmer!! | 05 Dec 2024 | 00:43:02 | |
This week, we travel into the shimmer in Annihilation! In this episode of ‘13 Degrees of Screams,’ hosts Alex and Stephanie discuss ‘Annihilation’ a 2018 science fiction horror thriller film written and directed by Alex Garland; loosely based on the 2014 novel of the same name by Jeff VanderMeer. The story follows a group of scientists who enter the Shimmer, a mysterious quarantined zone of mutating plants and animals caused by an alien presence. Alex and Stephanie share their intrigue and theories revolving around the Shimmer, noting the environment’s otherworldly beauty and dangers, with an emphasis on the theme of self destruction and transformation. They explore key scenes, including those involving the bear fused with a woman’s voice, the video of a man’s abdomen being cut open to reveal writhing intestines, and the unique “transformations” that befall all who enter the Shimmer, leading to a thought provoking ending with some open ended questions to consider!
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| The Witch: From Farm to Coven | 28 Nov 2024 | 00:38:52 | |
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. Join hosts Alex and Stephanie in this week's episode of 13 Degrees of Screams as they dive into Robert Eggers' 2015 folk horror film, The Witch. They explore the unsettling atmosphere of 1630s New England, discuss standout moments like the unsettling convulsions of Caleb, and the eerie presence of Black Phillip. Alex and Stephanie also share their thoughts on the realistic depiction of old English dialogue, the chilling scenes involving witchcraft, and the underlying themes of isolation and paranoia. Plus, hear personal anecdotes and their comparisons to other horror classics. Don't miss their in-depth analysis and fun banter as they navigate this spine-tingling tale. You can follow 13 Degrees of Screams on social media for additional content! https://www.instagram.com/13degreesofscreams/ https://twitter.com/13ScreamsPod https://www.tiktok.com/@13degreesofscreams | |||
| Thanksgiving: All of this for a free waffle maker? | 21 Nov 2024 | 00:47:22 | |
This week, we have a deadly Black Friday shopping experience in Thanksgiving! In this 2023 American slasher film, a small Massachusetts town is terrorized by a killer in a John Carver mask around the Thanksgiving holiday. Follow along with Stephanie and Alex as they go over all the “lighthearted” kills, how reasonable but blissfully absurd every death was and rate how they stack up on our scariness scale!
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| The Cell: Demon King of the Mind | 14 Nov 2024 | 00:38:56 | |
This week, we go into a serial killer’s mind in The Cell! The Cell is a 2000 science fiction psychological horror film directed by Tarsem Singh. The film follows scientists as they use experimental technology to enter the mind of a comatose serial killer in order to locate where he has hidden his latest kidnap victim. Follow along with Alex and Stephanie as they discuss the twisted mind of serial killer Carl Rudolph Stargher, the implications of bringing someone else into your own mind, and why it would be a very bad idea! You can follow 13 Degrees of Screams on social media for additional content! https://www.instagram.com/13degreesofscreams/ https://twitter.com/13ScreamsPod https://www.tiktok.com/@13degreesofscreams | |||
| It's What's Inside: Party Game Gone Wrong | 07 Nov 2024 | 00:41:38 | |
This week, we play the worst version of Werewolf with our friends in It’s What’s Inside!
In this 2024 American science fiction comedy horror film, a group of friends gather for a pre-wedding party that descends into an existential nightmare when an estranged friend arrives with a mysterious game that awakens long-hidden secrets, desires and grudges. Follow along with Alex and Stephanie as they determine whether or not they'd risk playing the swapping bodies game and ponder the existential crisis one would go through losing their body.
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| Smile 2: The Most Determined Trauma Demon | 31 Oct 2024 | 00:48:31 | |
This week, we grin and bear it as a pop star in Smile 2! Smile 2 is a 2024 American psychological supernatural horror film written and directed by Parker Finn. The film stars Naomi Scott as a pop star who begins to experience a series of increasingly disturbing events as she is about to go on tour. Follow along with Alex and Stephanie as they discuss the lengths this demon will go to trick our protagonist, the intricate and confusing rules, and how this sequel ups the ante in every way! You can follow 13 Degrees of Screams on social media for additional content! https://www.instagram.com/13degreesofscreams/ https://twitter.com/13ScreamsPod https://www.tiktok.com/@13degreesofscreams | |||
| Saltburn: Is this Narcolepsy? | 24 Oct 2024 | 00:48:11 | |
This week, we live with our extremely wealthy friend in Saltburn! In this 2023 black comedy psychological thriller film, we focus on a student at Oxford who becomes infatuated with a popular, aristocratic fellow student, who later invites him to spend the summer at his eccentric family's estate. Follow along with Alex and Stephanie as they debate Oliver's true motives, discuss the depths of depravity he will sink to to get what he wants and acknowledge the foreshadowing doppelgänger.
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| Flowers in the Attic: Horror Runs in the Family | 17 Oct 2024 | 00:40:43 | |
This week, we lock some kids in a tiny room for a very long time in Flowers in the Attic. In this 1987 psychological drama film, four kids who, after the death of their father, are held captive in the attic of their abusive grandmother's sprawling estate by their cruel and manipulative mother. It is based on V. C. Andrews' 1979 novel of the same name that spawned several sequels. Follow along as Stephanie and Alex discuss why the grandmother is so cruel, who exactly is all in on the plot to kill the children, and why the Dollanganger family is so close! You can follow 13 Degrees of Screams on social media for additional content! https://www.instagram.com/13degreesofscreams/ https://twitter.com/13ScreamsPod | |||
| Hereditary: Oops All Trauma | 26 Jun 2025 | 00:29:55 | |
This week, we gain a disturbing family legacy in Hereditary. Join us as we crack open the chilling crypt of Ari Aster’s Hereditary and confront the sinister forces—and family legacies—that crawl through the Graham household. Follow along as we spiral through grief, possession, and one of horror’s most unforgettable decapitations. Is Hereditary a modern masterpiece or just deeply disturbing? Tune in as we scream, analyze, and nervously glance at the corner of the ceiling. Plus, see where it lands on the scariness scale of 1-13! You can follow 13 Degrees of Screams on social media for additional content! https://www.instagram.com/13degreesofscreams/ | |||
| The Watchers: More Fantasy Than Horror | 10 Oct 2024 | 00:44:51 | |
This week, we put on a little show for a bunch of bloodthirsty fairies in The Watchers.
In this 2024 American supernatural horror film, a young artist gets stranded in an extensive, immaculate forest in western Ireland, where, after finding shelter, she becomes trapped alongside three strangers, stalked by mysterious creatures each night. Follow along as Stephanie and Alex discuss how this disappointing movie should've taken some notes from one of their favorite books about fairies, The Call by Peadar O'Guilin, and if The Watchers are going to observe people in a Coup, they might as well treat it like a reality show to make it interesting!
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| Clue: Murder is Just a Game | 03 Oct 2024 | 00:42:26 | |
This week, we try to figure out who killed Mr. Boddy in Clue! Clue is a 1985 American black comedy mystery film based on the board game of the same name. Six guests are anonymously invited to a strange mansion for dinner, but after their host is killed, they must cooperate with the staff to identify the murderer as the bodies pile up. Follow along as Alex and Stephanie try to keep up with confusing, fast paced plot, and discuss the intertwined motives of all the house guests! And is a dagger a small sword or a big knife? You can follow 13 Degrees of Screams on social media for additional content! Subscribe to us on YouTube for full video podcasts! https://www.youtube.com/@13degreesofscreams https://www.instagram.com/13degreesofscreams/ | |||
| Beetlejuice: You Should Read the Handbook | 26 Sep 2024 | 00:44:51 | |
This week, we haunt the Deetz’s in Beetlejuice! In this 1988 American dark fantasy comedy horror film, we follow a recently deceased couple, who are struggling to haunt their home, and summon a chaos causing ghost to scare off the home’s new residents. Follow along with Alex and Stephane as they debate the morality of Beetlejuice’s character and whether or not the Maitland’s could’ve saved themselves by thoroughly reading the handbook for the recently deceased.
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| Trap: A Comedy Thriller? with Charlie from Believing the Bizarre | 19 Sep 2024 | 00:42:24 | |
This week, we evade the FBI not once, not twice, but numerous times in Trap! This M. Night Shyamalan 2024 psychological thriller follows a serial killer who manages to avoid a police blockade while attending a concert with his daughter. Follow along with Stephanie and guest host Charlie from Believing the Bizarre as we deduce how one singular man is so charismatic and lucky, whether this was just made to feature Shyamalan’s daughter as a Taylor Swift wannabe and if the Butcher as a serial killer name is creative enough given our love of true crime!
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| The Good Son: When Evil Overtakes Innocence | 12 Sep 2024 | 00:37:22 | |
This week, we stop a murderous 12 year old in The Good Son. The Good Son is a 1993 American psychological thriller film following a 12-year-old boy named Mark who, after the death of his mother, is sent to stay with his aunt and uncle while his father is away on a business trip. While there, he meets his cousin Henry, who shows signs of violent and evil behavior. Follow along as Alex and Stephanie discuss if Macaulay Culkin makes a convincing murderous kid, Aunt Mommy Susan's Folger's commerical-esque acting, and if Henry has some issues he needs to work out or if he is just plain evil! You can follow 13 Degrees of Screams on social media for additional content! Subscribe to us on YouTube for full video podcasts! https://www.youtube.com/@13degreesofscreams https://www.instagram.com/13degreesofscreams/ | |||
| Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet the Wolfman: An Unintentional Sing Along | 05 Sep 2024 | 00:36:12 | |
This week, we save our brother from becoming a werewolf in Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet the Wolfman! In this 2000 direct to video American film, we follow Alvin and the Chipmunks as they prepare for a play on Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, when Theodore is mysteriously bitten by a strange dog, leaving Alvin and Simon to save their brother from becoming a werewolf in time for opening night. Follow along as Stephanie loses her mind with enthusiasm for this children’s movie. There’s singing, there’s an extensive timeline on Alvin and the Chipmunks history, and poor Alex is along for the ride.
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| Smile: A Not So Happy Tale of Trauma | 29 Aug 2024 | 00:48:57 | |
This week, we hallucinate an absurdly happy demon in Smile! Smile is a 2022 American psychological supernatural horror starring Sosie Bacon as a therapist who witnesses the bizarre suicide of a patient, then goes through increasingly disturbing and daunting experiences that lead her to believe she is experiencing something supernatural. Follow along as Alex and Stephanie discuss the themes of trauma, the disturbing entity that plagues our main character, and if a full-sized train in an appropriate birthday gift. You can follow 13 Degrees of Screams on social media for additional content! Subscribe to us on YouTube for full video podcasts! https://www.youtube.com/@13degreesofscreams https://www.instagram.com/13degreesofscreams/ | |||
| Deadstream: A Tale of Goopy Ghosts | 22 Aug 2024 | 00:44:33 | |
This week, we try to win back our advertisers with a haunted house livestream in Deadstream! This 2022 American supernatural horror comedy film follows a disgraced content creator attempting to resurrect his career by livestreaming himself spending the night in a notorious haunted house. Follow along as Alex and Stephanie discuss the crew’s paranormal experiences while filming, go through the plot synopsis, and theorize on the cliffhanger ending.
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| Influencer and Natalie Beach's Story, "I Was Caroline Calloway" | 15 Aug 2024 | 00:49:59 | |
This week, we steal the identity of an online personality in Influencer! In this 2022 American psychological horror film, we follow a mysterious woman that steals social media influencers identities and find out how far she's willing to go to keep the personas she's stolen. Additionally, in our end of episode discussion, we delve into writer Natalie Beach's experience with a friend turned influencer, Caroline Calloway, and how her admiration turned to disillusion.
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| Bodies Bodies Bodies and the Generational War | 08 Aug 2024 | 00:55:11 | |
This week, we are bored in the house and in the house bored in Bodies Bodies Bodies! In this 2022 American comedy horror film, a group of friends plays a murder in the dark-style game called Bodies Bodies Bodies during a house party, and quickly finds out it might be more than just a game. Additionally, in our end of episode discussion, we go over the discord between generations and the film’s critiques on Gen Z.
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| Knock at the Cabin: What is the Truth? | 19 Jun 2025 | 00:22:06 | |
This week, we decide who needs to die to stop the apocalypse in Knock at the Cabin. In this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we discuss the story of Andrew, Eric, and Wen, a family faced with the looming threat of the end of the world... Maybe? Follow along as we ponder if the apocalypse was actually going to happen, the confusing villain motivations, and if any of this was necessary or worth it. Plus, see where it lands on the scariness scale of 1-13! You can follow 13 Degrees of Screams on social media for additional content! https://www.instagram.com/13degreesofscreams/ https://twitter.com/13ScreamsPod https://www.tiktok.com/@13degreesofscreams
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| I Saw the TV Glow and Nostalgic Horror Influencing the Trans Experience | 01 Aug 2024 | 00:58:01 | |
This week, we become the Pink Opaque in I Saw the TV Glow!
In this 2024 American horror drama film, we follow two troubled young friends whose connection to their favorite television show drives them to question their reality and identities. In our end of episode discussion, we discuss Veronica’s Esposito’s article, “Nostalgia horror I Saw the TV Glow speaks to 90s trans teens like me", and the shared experiences of trans youth growing up in this time period.
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| Lamb, Christian Parallels and a Grimm Brother’s Fairytale Quiz | 25 Jul 2024 | 00:41:36 | |
This week, we raise a lamb human hybrid in Lamb! In this 2021 folk horror film, the plot revolves around the birth of a human/sheep hybrid of mysterious origin and the couple who adopts the child as their own. Additionally, we go through the parallels to Christianity in this movie and Stephane quizzes Alex on the Grimm Brother’s fairytales!
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| Longlegs, Satanism in Media and the Crimes of Chris Benoit | 18 Jul 2024 | 00:58:11 | |
This week, we deliver some demonic dolls to unsuspecting families in Longlegs! In the 2024 American horror thriller film, we follow an FBI agent tasked with tracking down an occultist serial killer, whom she realizes she has a personal connection to. Listen along as we determine where this movie falls on our scariness scale! Additionally, in our after plot discussion, we discuss Satanism’s depiction in media and the crimes of Chris Benoit.
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| Goosebumps: The Haunted Mask and The History of Halloween Costumes | 11 Jul 2024 | 00:39:54 | |
This week, we get a haunted mask fused to our face in Goosebumps The Haunted mask. In this feature-length series premiere of the television series Goosebumps, based on the book of the same name by R. L. Stine, we follow Carly Beth, a timid girl who purchases a Halloween mask that mysteriously begins merging with her face. Listen along as we determine where it falls on our scariness scale! Additionally, in our end of episode discussion, we go through the history of Halloween costumes.
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