This episode we are so lucky to have dark romance author Nenia Campbell join us to discuss the 00s cult classic, Jennifer's Body. Hear about how Nenia's creative writing unsettled her 4th grade teacher, parallels between possession and objectification, film industry misogyny, and how horror and dark romance can be healing.

Also check out: Jennifer's Body Reunion: Megan Fox and Diablo Cody Get Candid About Hollywood (ET Live)

https://youtu.be/u2JLRtWlq0o?si=EfJBS7aVXJ9BU5dE

NENIA RECOMMENDS:

Gothic Horror Movies

Crimson Peak

Marrowbone

Vampire Movies

The Lost Boys

Fright Night

Cheesy 70s Horror Movies

Invasion of the Body Snatchers

Phantasm

Gothic Horror Romance Novels

The Cruel Dark by Bea Northwick

Grave Matter by Karina Halle

The Poisoner by I.V. Ophelia

The Darkest Waltz by Ashley King

Books by Nenia Campbell mentioned:

The Horrorscape Series

Little Deaths

Raise the Blood

Through a Glass, Darkly

Quid Pro Quo (sequel: Sine Qua Non)

In this episode, we discuss Kōji Shiraishi's Noroi: The Curse with special guest @bookmarkedbybritt

Are you into creepy, slow-burn puzzles? Folk-horror about ancient, sinister, demon rituals? Metaphors for colonization? Then you should definitely check out this 2005 j-horror mockumentary. 

Do you believe in blessings? How far would you go to save your child? This episode, we examine Kevin Ko's 2022 film, Incantation.

Happy Halloween!

Interviews Referenced:

The Art of Horror: "Incantation" Director Kevin Ko & The Pursuit of a Cinematic Dream

https://youtu.be/3VgApO0jGE0?si=MJ3F9BmuEBVZ5fYh

Rue Morgue Interview with Producer Adrienne Biddle on the Family Terrors of "The Dark and tge Wicked"

https://rue-morgue.com/exclusive-interview-producer-adrienne-biddle-on-the-family-terrors-of-the-dark-and-the-wicked/

Matty's on tour, so this month it's just Sarah (and a special guest!). Keeping on the topic of possession, join us to discuss The Dark and the Wicked (2020), a movie that traumatized us.

Content warning: discussion of grief, self-harm, suic**e, and care of a loved one at the end of life.

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Just two siblings having fun talking about our favorite topic--horror movies. In each short episode, we discuss a horror movie, consider themes across films, and explore the concept of fear.

In this episode, Matty and Sarah discuss the Demián Rugna's film WHEN EVIL LURKS (2023). Tune in to hear about a movie that *actually* scared Matty and that Sarah enjoyed watching (through her fingers). 

Content warning: mention of child death.

Article mentioned: "A Conversation With Demián Rugna (WHEN EVIL LURKS)" By Jack Schenker (Hammer to Nail)

https://www.hammertonail.com/interviews/demian-rugna/

This episode begins our series on the theme 'possession.' Note: after this episode, episodes will be released on a monthly basis. 

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Just two siblings having fun and nerding out about our favorite subject--horror movies. In each short episode, we discuss a horror movie, consider themes across films, and explore the concept of fear.

In this episode, Matty and Sarah discuss the A24 movie BODIES, BODIES, BODIES (2022). 

What's the scariest game you've played at a party?

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Just two siblings having fun nerding out about our favorite topic--horror movies. In each short episode, Matty and Sarah discuss a horror movie, consider themes across films, and explore the concept of fear.

FIND US ON INSTA:

@horrorslashstories_pod

Meet siblings Matty (he/they) and Sarah (she/her) and hear about why they started this podcast, how they fell in love with horror, and what they look for in a horror movie. Note: This episode was recorded in February 2024 and released in August 2024.

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Just two siblings here to have fun and nerd out about our favorite subject--horror movies. In each short episode, we discuss a selected horror movie, consider themes across films, and explore the concept of fear.

Did you like the episode? We'd love it if you dropped a short review. 

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@sarahhbeth_reads

In this episode, author Donna Taylor joins the podcast to talk about the movie that inspired her upcoming YA horror release, Blood on the Boardwalk (September 2025). Together, we discuss writing horror for different audiences, imposter syndrome, and the movie that made vampires hot.

Theme song by Matty Allen

Author Kelly Evans joins the podcast to talk about the 1954 Creature from the Black Lagoon.

Kelly Evans is a historical fiction author with a bit of historical horror thrown in. Her main horror novels take place in England during the Black Death. Is it a zombie? Or the Black Death? Who can tell?

When not writing, Kelly indulges her love of horror by watching one of the hundreds of really bad B movies she owns and eating popcorn. A lot of popcorn.

In this episode, dark romance author Madeline Thorne joins the podcast to talk about the landmark feminist film Ginger Snaps (2000) and the horrors of being a teenager.

Notes:

The podcast episode referenced on Jordan Peele's NOPE is Still Processing (NYT): 'Alien Superstar'

In this episode, author J.C. Murphey joins Nenia and Sarah to discuss the 1990 movie adaptation of Stephen King's Misery. Settle in, as we examine the consumption of art and art that consumes.

This episode, Matty and Sarah get deep (in the Catacombs of Paris) talking about As Above So Below (2014) with Anastasia, co-host of the podcast Bibliophilia and the Philosopher's Degrees.

Join the conversation, as we discuss ethical consumerism, cathartic horror, and Dante's inferno. And be sure to check out Bibiliophilia and the Philosopher's Degrees!

These are scary times, so we watched something not so scary.

In Episode 9, author Regina Sage joins the pod to discuss the 2002 live-action Scooby Doo movie, 00s nostalgia, and the way she navigates fear in her novels. We reminisce about our childhoods, distinguish spooky from scary, and find meaning in the movie's timely message, "friends don't quit."

If you need a little mood boost today, we promise this episode will bring hope and smiles.

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Regina Sage is a romance author whose works include Ocean's Embrace, Sand's Caress, and Ink's Grace. In addition to being an author, Regina is a narrator and linguist.

On the one-year anniversary of her book's publication, author Dana Sweeney joins the pod to talk about the unnervingly believable dystopian world in her Stronghold novels, Lust for Tomorrow and Trust in Tomorrow.

Please note: this episode explores adult themes and topics that people may find uncomfortable or triggering, including ableism, bodily autonomy, homophobia, sex, sexual assault, and domestic abuse.