Explore every episode of the podcast Be Very Afraid: A Horror Podcast
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| âOne year henceâŚâ - Exploring the mythic horror, mystery, and Arthurian roots of âThe Green Knightâ with Ben Withington | 10 Jan 2024 | 01:38:56 | |
The Christmas season is long over, but right before the holidays commenced, Gaby and Bryan sat down with their friend, pre-viz specialist and filmmaker Ben Withington, to discuss Arthurian adaptations, mythic quests, and the subtle (or not-so-subtle) horror elements of David Lowryâs yuletide fantasy âThe Green Knightâ. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| âRaging Graceâ - Talking anger, pain, and the catharsis of horror with writer/director Paris Zarcilla | 08 Dec 2023 | 00:37:57 | |
Gaby and Bryan sit down with Paris Zarcilla to talk about his debut feature, âRaging Grace.â Together they discuss the personal rage that led to the creation of the film, as well as stories about the filmâs gothic abode and the metaphorical (and literal) ghosts within. See Raging Grace in select theatres now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| âBeware, the Unknown!â Examining the fears, folklore, and fairy tale mythos of âOver the Garden Wallâ with Caz | 26 Sep 2023 | 01:10:15 | |
âAinât that just the way.â Bryan and Gaby, joined by writer Caz, journey into the Unknown to discuss the rich influences and immaculate fall vibes of Patrick McHaleâs beloved 2014 miniseries âOver the Garden Wallâ Scene description music | Ashot Danielyan See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| "Nothing human could have done this" - The paranormal perplexities of "A Haunting in Venice" | 19 Sep 2023 | 00:52:34 | |
Seances.. suspects... spirits! It's All Hallow's Eve and a storm is raging in Venice. Someone has been murdered and it's up to Gaby and Bryan to crack the case! Join us as we dive into Kenneth Branagh's third go-around as Agatha Christie's Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot in 2023's whodunit, "A Haunting In Venice." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| âNothing else on earth howls like thatâ - Cracking the curse of âThe Werewolf of Fever Swampâ | 12 Sep 2023 | 00:50:34 | |
Thereâs a full moon⌠a howling in the distance⌠what a perfect night for a stroll through the swamp. This week weâre covering our first Goosebumps episode! Join Gaby and Bryan as they discuss broad-shouldered werewolves, parental pseudo-science, and the best course of action if you lose a shoe in the swamp. Listener beware⌠youâre in for a scare! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| âDoes the dark bother you?â Bracing the darkness of âThe Powerâ | 05 Sep 2023 | 00:42:28 | |
âA place people die in should never be allowed to get that dark.â Grab your lantern, light your candles, and turn on your phoneâs flashlight as Gaby and Bryan discuss the dark themes of the 2021 chiller, The Power. @beveryafraidpodcast // @gabyraquelrapp // @bryanliberty See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| âYou should be scaredâ - The Familial Fears of âCobwebâ | 29 Aug 2023 | 00:43:17 | |
Parental paranoia, sibling rivalry, and 'Rithmetic. Join Gaby and Bryan as they untangle the weird web of sinister secrets behind 2023âs creeper, "Cobweb." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| "We call him Dracula" - Stepping aboard âThe Last Voyage of the Demeterâ with Bryan Kastelan | 15 Aug 2023 | 01:16:05 | |
Gaby and Bryan, joined by comedian and writer Bryan Kastelan, set sail with the doomed crew of the Demeter to talk Draculaâs storied career in cinema and whether 2023âs âThe Last Voyage of the Demeterâ sails or sinks. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| "I let you in" - The Teenage Tragedies of "Talk to Me" | 08 Aug 2023 | 00:37:56 | |
Gaby and Bryan join the new viral craze all the kids are doing⌠conjuring the dead? Join us as we talk Danny and Michael Philippou's 2023 supernatural horror Talk to Me. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| "Something followed me home" - Escaping the "Haunted Mansion" (2023) | 01 Aug 2023 | 00:49:07 | |
Welcome foolish mortals! Join your ghost hosts, Gaby and Bryan, as they take a ride through Disney's new spin on Haunted Mansion (2023). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| âEveryone sees the treeâ - Traversing the town of âFromâ | 25 Jul 2023 | 00:46:46 | |
Lock your doors and hang up your talismans, Bryan and Gaby debate the many mysteries at the heart of Season 2 of âFrom.â Specifically, weâre talking episode 2: âThe Kindness of Strangers.â Follow us on Instagram! @beveryafraidpodcast // @bryanliberty // @gabyraquelrapp See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| âYou're on their side, aren't you?â - Breaking the Fourth Wall with "Funny Games" | 18 Jul 2023 | 00:38:43 | |
âBut the fiction is real, isnât it?â Gaby and Bryan ponder the questions raised in Michael Hanekeâs provocative 1997 thriller Funny Games. The specific scene we talk about isn't available on youtube, so I guess you'll just have to watch the whole thing! Check it out on MAX. Folow us @beveryafraidpodcast // @gabyraquelrapp // @bryanliberty  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| âThey'll take you one by one and no one will hear you scream!â - The exquisite atmosphere of âMessiah of Evilâ | 01 Dec 2023 | 00:41:50 | |
Thanksgivingâs in the rearview, but know what weâre craving? Raw meat! Gaby and Bryan fancy a trip to the supermarket to discuss the criminally underseen 1970s gem âMessiah of Evil.â (The second installment of our 11/23 âKill-Grimsâ series) Majority of sound effects from BBC Sound Effects at https://sound-effects.bbcrewind.co.uk/ bbc.co.uk â Š copyright 2023 BBC See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| âSatan is good, Satan is our palâ - Balancing Humor with Horror in "The âBurbs" | 11 Jul 2023 | 00:31:55 | |
Crack open a can of sardines and join Bryan and Gaby as they discuss the symmetry of horror and comedy with Joe Danteâs 1989 classic, The âBurbs. Scene Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-BKzG_ZD_E Follow us @beveryafraidpodcast / @gabyraquelrapp / @bryanliberty See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| âSomeone else is down hereâ - Discussing The Subterranean Scares of "Barbarian" with Julia Dillard | 04 Jul 2023 | 01:02:43 | |
âI canât just be running off in a panic because thereâs a room downstairs with a bed and a bucketâ. We sit down with essayist Julia Dillard to discuss red flags, basements, and the monstrous men of 2022âs horror hit Barbarian. Follow us @beveryafraidpodcast TW: Suicide, Rape See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| "Enthrall me with your acumenâ - In the dark with âThe Silence of The Lambs" | 27 Jun 2023 | 00:28:38 | |
Time to whip up some fava beans, pour yourself a nice chianti, and tune in as Gaby & Bryan trade perspectives on the most stomach-turning scenes from Jonathan Demme's 1991 masterpiece of psychological horror, "The Silence of the Lambs" What scene could it be? This one In the basement? OR maybe this one with Hannibal? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| "They saw him move" - The Subtle Terrors of Terrified | 20 Jun 2023 | 00:30:29 | |
Pour yourself a glass of milk and listen as Gaby and Bryan discuss the scariest scene from the 2017 Argentinian film Terrified. What do you think the scariest scene is?? Check out the film on Shudder or watch the scene we'll be talking about here! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Be Very Afraid: A Horror Podcast Trailer | 19 Jun 2023 | 00:00:57 | |
Welcome To Be Very Afraid: A Horror Podcast where we talk about the scariest scenes from movies and tv shows. Follow us @beveryafraidpodcast to see what horrifying thing we'll talk about next! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| âItâs a Wonderful Knifeâ - Talking Christmas horror and slasher influences with writer/producer Michael Kennedy | 14 Nov 2023 | 00:26:48 | |
Gaby and Bryan chat with writer/producer Michael Kennedy (Freaky) about his newest horror mash-up, âItâs A Wonderful Knife.â We run the gambit, talking about the genesis behind the âItâs a Wonderful Lifeâ inspired horror spin, Justin Longâs memorable performance, what changed from script to screen, and how he creates slasher genre mashups like âFreaky.â Go see âItâs a Wonderful Knifeâ in theaters now! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| âMen sometimes have strange motives for the things they do.â - Examining the cruelty onscreen (and off) in âWitchfinder Generalâ | 07 Nov 2023 | 00:55:59 | |
Gaby and Bryan debate the intricacies of horror vs the historical drama genres and dig into the storied history and behind-the-scenes tension that resulted in the Vincent Price classic âWitchfinder Generalâ (aka Conqueror Worm). (The first installment of our 11/23 âKill-Grimsâ series) The Interview with Vincent Price with Sinister Image isn't available to view online. You can buy "Witchfinder General" Blu-ray and get the interview as part of the bonus features. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| Double Fear-ture - Jack Black explores gateway horror with âGoosebumpsâ and âThe House with a Clock in its Wallsâ | 31 Oct 2023 | 00:53:04 | |
Fetch the popcorn and candy corn as Gaby and Bryan strap in for a Halloween Double Fear-ture, talking about the silly scares and gateway horror flourishes in the Jack Black-led âGoosebumpsâ and âThe House with a Clock in its Wallsâ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||
| âCome, it is time to keep your appointmentâ - The lasting legacy of âThe Wicker Manâ | 24 Oct 2023 | 00:51:52 | |
âYou'll simply never understand the true nature of sacrifice.â Gaby and Bryan don their masks for a Mayday celebration. Thatâs right, weâre talking about the OG folk horror cult classic, director Robin Hardy, and writer Anthony Shafferâs 1973 film âThe Wicker Manâ which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.
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| âThe days of faith are soon endingâ - The incessant cruelty of âWhen Evil Lurksâ | 17 Oct 2023 | 00:51:32 | |
Dogs, demons, and devilish kids: Bryan and Gaby debate and dissect the scariest scenes from DemiĂĄn Rugnaâs relentless 2023 horror âWhen Evil Lurksâ
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| âHe's playing the hiding gameâ Reveling in the dread of âDark Night of the Scarecrowâ | 12 Oct 2023 | 00:43:25 | |
âBubba didnât do it!â Grab your pitchforks and fetch the scent dogs, this week Bryan and Gaby are tackling an eerie fall favorite, the 1981 classic âDark Night of the Scarecrowâ
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| âTotally Killerâ - Talking slashers, the â80s, and horror beginnings with the film's producers Adam Hendricks and Greg Gilreath | 02 Oct 2023 | 00:34:38 | |
Itâs a different change of pace this week as Gaby and Bryan chat with producers Adam Hendricks and Greg Gilreath to talk about their new time-travel horror/comedy Totally Killer. Itâs a wide-ranging chat where we cover time travel shenanigans, viewing the 80s through a post-modern lens, and Event Horizon. Check out Totally Killer streaming on Amazon Prime Video starting October 6th! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | |||