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OMINOUS THRILL

OMINOUS THRILL

Jeff Schmidt

Fiction

Frequency: 1 episode/24d. Total Eps: 24

Megaphone
Escape into this gritty, gory, sometimes horny anthology of character-driven dark fiction, thrillers, horror and suspense. Inspired by modern horror and thriller anthologies like Black Mirror and American Horror Story. Listen as exceptional voice actors and stunning sound immerse you in these devious audio delights. Ominous Thrill is a multi-award-winning show created by the acclaimed sound designer and director Jeff Schmidt, the creative force behind the vivid and immersive sounds of fiction-podcast thrillers Blood Ties and Aftershock and true crime mega-hit Dr. Death. If you enjoy OMINOUS THRILL, please leave a positive rating and a short review. Or tell a friend who loves good horror, Thriller, or Suspenseful fiction!  Learn more about OMINOUS THRILL at https://ominousthrill.com/ Submit a story to OMINOUS THRILL at https://ominousthrill.com/submit EMAIL: [email protected] OMINOUS THRILL is a proud member of the Fable and Folly network of Fiction Audio podcasts. Please support our sponsors and partners here: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/
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  • 🇨🇦 Canada - drama

    29/07/2025
    #89
  • 🇺🇸 USA - drama

    29/07/2025
    #39
  • 🇺🇸 USA - fiction

    29/07/2025
    #94
  • 🇬🇧 Great Britain - drama

    28/07/2025
    #71
  • 🇺🇸 USA - drama

    28/07/2025
    #49
  • 🇨🇦 Canada - drama

    27/07/2025
    #83
  • 🇬🇧 Great Britain - drama

    27/07/2025
    #49
  • 🇺🇸 USA - drama

    27/07/2025
    #59
  • 🇨🇦 Canada - drama

    26/07/2025
    #56
  • 🇬🇧 Great Britain - drama

    26/07/2025
    #73
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Score global : 90%


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BONUS: STORY SUBMISSIONS ARE OPEN!

Season 1

jeudi 4 juillet 2024Duration 01:06

The number one request I get from listeners is... MORE EPISODES, PLEASE! To that end... OMINOUS THRILL is on the prowl for original, dark, and devious fiction stories to adapt into our highly-rated immersive audio series. If you are a storyteller or know a storyteller with stories that would make great Ominous Thrill episodes, please visit our website for more information. https://ominousthrill.com/submit Reach me directly at [email protected] ​Leave us a VOICE MAIL: 833 59THRIL (833-598-4745) Support OMINOUS THRILL at Ko-Fi All funds raised go toward the making of Ominous Thrill Visit OMINOUS THRILL Website Follow Jeff Schmidt on INSTAGRAM Message Jeff at [email protected] Thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THE FINAL CUT

Season 1 · Episode 8

jeudi 15 août 2024Duration 43:54

Pursuing a promotion creates chaos for True Crime Executive Lacie when she tries to adapt a story from reclusive horror author S.V. Mallen and unwittingly invites a malevolent force into her life. Created, Written, Directed, and Sound Designed by JEFF SCHMIDT [email protected] ​Leave us a VOICE MAIL: 833 59THRIL (833-598-4745) JULIANA LABARBIERA as Lacie Ridgeway CATHERINE BALLANTYNE as Kim Valentine RAY LASKA as S.V. Mallen DAVID PATRICK RAINES as Grant OWEN MCCUEN as Cain MARY ANNE STANEK as Janet LISA STANLEY as Motel Operator SHEREE WICHARD as "The Voice" JEFF SCHMIDT as A.J. Roberts. The voice of Ominous Thrill is DONNA FRANK MOORE. Be advised this devious audio delight includes adult content and language, including graphic violence. Support OMINOUS THRILL at Ko-Fi All funds raised go toward the making of Ominous Thrill Visit OMINOUS THRILL Website Follow Jeff Schmidt on INSTAGRAM Message Jeff at [email protected] OMINOUS THRILL is a proud member of the Fable and Folly network of Fiction Audio podcasts. Please support our sponsors and partners here https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ psychological horror, psychological suspense, psychological thriller, creature feature, horror stories, scary stories, chilling stories, horror, fiction, thriller, anthology, scary, spooky, creepy, disturbing, suspense, terror, uneasy, ominous, supernatural, supernatural suspense, paranormal, heart pounding, tension, thrilling, drama, full cast, full cast horror, female lead, audio drama, audio fiction, radio drama, immersive, spatial audio, 3D Audio, Dolby Atmos, Dolby. If you like what you’ve heard, please give us a 5-star rating, a positive review, and tell a friend - it encourages others to listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JOYHAVƎИ

Season 1 · Episode 7

jeudi 11 juillet 2024Duration 45:44

A quiet night of laying low in a desert motel descends into chaos and death, leading to a fever dream of a town called JOYHAVƎИ, where nothing is as it seems. ​Created, Written, Directed & Sound Designed by JEFF SCHMIDT [email protected] ​Leave us a VOICE MAIL: 833 59THRIL (833-598-4745) JOLENE ANDERSEN as AVA JOHN HENRY RICHARDSON as DALE JAMES LEWIS as POLICE OFFICER AARON GROBEN as TROY LISA STANLEY as MOTEL OPERATOR Additional voices: MEREDITH NUDO MARY ANNE STANEK SOHPIE FLACK JODY HANSEN LADY THETA JEFF SCHMIDT Song: La Llorona, performed by MELISSA MEDINA The VOICE of OMINOUS THRILL is Donna Frank Moore. Support OMINOUS THRILL at Ko-Fi All funds raised go toward the making of Ominous Thrill Visit OMINOUS THRILL Website Follow Jeff Schmidt on INSTAGRAM Message Jeff at [email protected] To learn more about how you can support the making of Ominous Thrill, please visit https://ominousthrill.com/ OMINOUS THRILL is a proud member of the Fable and Folly network of Fiction Audio podcasts. Please support our sponsors and partners here https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ psychological horror, psychological suspense, psychological thriller, creature feature, horror stories, scary stories, chilling stories, horror, fiction, thriller, anthology, scary, spooky, creepy, disturbing, suspense, terror, uneasy, ominous, supernatural, supernatural suspense, paranormal, heart pounding, tension, thrilling, drama, full cast, full cast horror, female lead, audio drama, audio fiction, radio drama, immersive, spatial audio, 3D Audio, Dolby Atmos, Dolby. If you like what you’ve hear, please give us a 5-star rating, leave a positive review, and tell a friend - it encourages others to listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SUNDAY FUNDAY

Season 1 · Episode 6

jeudi 13 juin 2024Duration 48:15

A career-making interview with billionaire Trace Vogel pits journalist couple Amber and Simone against each other when obsession, betrayal, and revenge collide with macabre horrors from the past. ​Created, Written, Directed & Sound Designed by JEFF SCHMIDT [email protected] ​Leave us a VOICE MAIL: 833 59THRIL (833-598-4745) Starring: RACHEL GRIFFIN AS AMBER TAYLOR JABARA AS SIMONE JOHN WILCOX AS TRACE LEV RODRIGEZ SHIVERS AS INDIGO LISA STANLEY AS THE SENATOR ALEJANDRO DIAZ AS ROMONE Additional voices: ROBERTA JACKSON CALLUM SANDERS JAKE MEYER NEVIN STOLTZ ZOEY LEE VINAY P. NARIANI RAE WITTE MEREDITH NUDO The VOICE of OMINOUS THRILL is Donna Frank Moore. Be advised this devious audio delight includes adult content and language, including graphic violence and sexual situations. Support OMINOUS THRILL at Ko-Fi All funds raised go toward the making of Ominous Thrill Visit OMINOUS THRILL Website Follow Jeff Schmidt on INSTAGRAM Message Jeff at [email protected] OMINOUS THRILL is a proud member of the Fable and Folly network of Fiction Audio podcasts. Support our sponsors and partners here https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ psychological horror, psychological suspense, psychological thriller, creature feature, horror stories, scary stories, chilling stories, horror, fiction, thriller, anthology, scary, spooky, creepy, disturbing, suspense, terror, uneasy, ominous, supernatural, supernatural suspense, paranormal, heart pounding, tension, thrilling, drama, full cast, full cast horror, female lead, audio drama, audio fiction, radio drama, immersive, spatial audio, 3D Audio, Dolby Atmos, Dolby If you like what you’ve heard, please give us a 5-star rating and a positive review - it encourages others to listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ADVICE AFTER DARK

Season 1 · Episode 5

jeudi 9 mai 2024Duration 53:54

Late-night radio host Bella Donna delivers extreme advice to the delight and horror of her audience until creepy and dangerous listener Trevor forces her to confront the brutal consequences of her show. ​Created, Written, Directed & Sound Designed by JEFF SCHMIDT [email protected] ​Leave us a VOICE MAIL: 833 59THRIL (833-598-4745) Starring: Caitlynn Elizabeth as Bella Donna Ethan Haslam as Brad Catherine Ballantyne as Pamela Eliot as Trevor Jolene Andersen as 911 Operator Merideth Nudo as Colleen and "Final Caller" Owen Mc Cuen as Scott Margot Carmichael as Parker Jenny Curtis as Caller Lilith Jeff Schmidt as the police officer End Credit Music: RONIIT "Don't Let Me Go" - https://ronit.bandcamp.com/track/dont-let-me-go The VOICE of OMINOUS THRILL is Donna Frank Moore. Be advised this devious audio delight includes adult content and language, including graphic violence and sexual situations. Support OMINOUS THRILL at Ko-Fi All funds raised go toward the making of Ominous Thrill Visit OMINOUS THRILL Website Follow Jeff Schmidt on INSTAGRAM Message Jeff at [email protected] OMINOUS THRILL is a proud member of the Fable and Folly network of Fiction Audio podcasts. Support our sponsors and partners here https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ psychological horror, psychological suspense, psychological thriller, creature feature, horror stories, scary stories, chilling stories, horror, fiction, thriller, anthology, scary, spooky, creepy, disturbing, suspense, terror, uneasy, ominous, supernatural, supernatural suspense, paranormal, heart pounding, tension, thrilling, drama, full cast, full cast horror, female lead, audio drama, audio fiction, radio drama, immersive, spatial audio, 3D Audio, Dolby Atmos, Dolby If you like what you’ve heard, please give us a 5-star rating and a positive review - it encourages others to listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SECRET IN SILVER FALLS

Season 1 · Episode 4

jeudi 11 avril 2024Duration 34:31

When mysterious blasts rock the small town of Silver Falls in 1984, two nuclear engineers, and their teen daughter must confront suspicious townsfolk and survive the horrific results of their secretive work. This Cold War-era creature feature blends a bit of the horror classic "The Thing" with a sprinkle of "Annihilation," a dash of "Them," and a sprig of "Lovecraft Country." Stir well, and enjoy! ​Created, Written, Directed & Sound Designed by JEFF SCHMIDT [email protected] ​Leave us a VOICE MAIL: 833 59THRIL (833-598-4745) Starring: Tryphena Wade as Nicole Exzinia Scott as Morgan Oscar Jordan as Daniel John D Michaels as Ned Additional voices include: Loganne Digma as Stacy Maganda Marie as the Dispatcher Crawford Roberts as Radio Announcer Merideth Nudo as the pleading mother Jeff Schmidt as the police officer The VOICE of OMINOUS THRILL is Donna Frank Moore. Be advised this devious audio delight includes adult content and language including graphic violence. Support OMINOUS THRILL at Ko-Fi All funds raised go toward the making of Ominous Thrill Visit OMINOUS THRILL Website Follow Jeff Schmidt on INSTAGRAM Message Jeff at [email protected] OMINOUS THRILL is a proud member of the Fable and Folly network of Fiction Audio podcasts. Support our sponsors and partners here https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ psychological horror, psychological suspense, psychological thriller, creature feature, horror stories, scary stories, chilling stories, horror, fiction, thriller, anthology, scary, spooky, creepy, disturbing, suspense, terror, uneasy, ominous, supernatural, supernatural suspense, paranormal, heart pounding, tension, thrilling, drama, full cast, full cast horror, female lead, audio drama, audio fiction, radio drama, immersive, spatial audio, 3D Audio, Dolby Atmos, Dolby If you like what you’ve heard, please give us a 5-star rating and a positive review - it encourages others to listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BEING TRUE

Season 1 · Episode 3

jeudi 14 mars 2024Duration 23:22

Stuart hits his breaking point in a business deal and turns to the dark web to order its "termination." But the mysterious woman who answers his call may have even darker needs of her own. Beware, this one's short but devious, violent, and sexy. 😎 ​Created, Written, Directed & Sound Designed by JEFF SCHMIDT [email protected] ​Leave us a VOICE MAIL: 833 59THRIL (833-598-4745) CAST: Lilith - JOLENE ANDERSEN Stuart - JACOB BETTS Additional voices from: Jarvis Baliey Merideth Nudo Valencia Rumanpouw The VOICE of OMINOUS THRILL is Donna Frank Moore. Be advised this devious audio delight includes adult content and language including graphic violence and sexual situations. Support OMINOUS THRILL at Ko-Fi All funds raised go toward the making of Ominous Thrill Visit OMINOUS THRILL Website Follow Jeff Schmidt on INSTAGRAM Message Jeff at [email protected] OMINOUS THRILL is a proud member of the Fable and Folly network of Fiction Audio podcasts. Support our sponsors and partners here https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ psychological horror, psychological suspense, psychological thriller, horror stories, scary stories, chilling stories, horror, fiction, thriller, anthology, scary, spooky, creepy, disturbing, suspense, terror, uneasy, ominous, supernatural, supernatural suspense, paranormal, heart pounding, tension, thrilling, drama, full cast, full cast horror, female lead, audio drama, audio fiction, radio drama, immersive, spatial audio, 3D Audio, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THE RIDE

Season 1 · Episode 2

jeudi 15 février 2024Duration 35:16

A ride to the airport turns bizarre for Kira when an uninvited passenger joins her, and the quirky driver proves to have a more nefarious destination in mind. Be warned - you may never use a ride share again after listening to this episode. (Inspired by real events) ​Created, Written, Directed & Sound Designed by JEFF SCHMIDT [email protected] ​Leave us a VOICE MAIL: 833 59THRIL (833-598-4745) CAST: Kira - Rachel Griffin Jake - Jonathan Cahil Armen - Mark Brasich Chanters: Loganne Digma Jakhi​ Duncan Maganda​ Marie Marquis​ Pinckney Alex​ Sinca Tyanni​ Mah Dario​ Cassioli Alex​ Bui Holley​ Moran Kelly​ Ulleann​e The VOICE of OMINOUS THRILL is Donna Frank Moore. Be advised this devious audio delight includes adult content and language. Support OMINOUS THRILL at Ko-Fi All funds raised go toward the making of Ominous Thrill Visit OMINOUS THRILL Website Follow Jeff Schmidt on INSTAGRAM Message Jeff at [email protected] OMINOUS THRILL is a proud member of the Fable and Folly network of Fiction Audio podcasts. Support our sponsors and partners here https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ psychological horror, psychological suspense, psychological thriller, horror stories, scary stories, chilling stories, horror, fiction, thriller, anthology, scary, spooky, creepy, disturbing, suspense, terror, uneasy, ominous, supernatural, supernatural suspense, paranormal, heart pounding, tension, thrilling, drama, full cast, full cast horror, female lead, audio drama, audio fiction, radio drama, immersive, spatial audio, 3D Audio, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SLEEP TIGHT

Season 1 · Episode 1

jeudi 15 février 2024Duration 45:10

When side effects of a new sleep therapy include nightmares of brutal murders that seem to come true, Nina must confront a dark family secret. ​Created, Written, Directed & Sound Designed by JEFF SCHMIDT [email protected] ​Leave us a VOICE MAIL: 833 59THRIL (833-598-4745) CAST: MIKKI HERNANDEZ AS NINA GERI-NIKOL LOVE AS VIVAN TOBY MILEY AS TOBY RACHEL KYLIAN AS TESSA MICHAEL LIPMAN AS SHEPPARD JONATHAN CAHIL AS TYLER OWEN MC CUEN AS DETECTIVE CARLSON JENNY CURTIS AS CARLA MERIDETH NUDO AS SLEET-TIGHT TECH JEFF SCHMIDT AS CHAD Additional Voices: Jerron Bacat Brandon Jenkins Maganda Marie Ty Wilkens Emily Carlson The VOICE of OMINOUS THRILL is Donna Frank Moore. Be advised this devious audio delight includes adult content and language, including graphic violence and sexual situations. Support OMINOUS THRILL at Ko-Fi All funds raised go toward the making of Ominous Thrill Visit OMINOUS THRILL Website Follow Jeff Schmidt on INSTAGRAM Message Jeff at [email protected] OMINOUS THRILL is a proud member of the Fable and Folly network of Fiction Audio podcasts - support our sponsors and partners here https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ psychological horror, psychological suspense, psychological thriller, horror stories, scary stories, chilling stories, horror, fiction, thriller, anthology, scary, spooky, creepy, disturbing, suspense, terror, uneasy, ominous, supernatural, supernatural suspense, paranormal, heart pounding, tension, thrilling, drama, full cast, full cast horror, female lead, audio drama, audio fiction, radio drama, immersive, spatial audio, 3D Audio, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ominous Thrill Teaser

Season 1

lundi 22 janvier 2024Duration 01:00

Get a taste of the devious audio delights of OMINOUS THRILL—an anthology of full-cast dark fiction, horror, thriller, and suspense! ​Created, Written, Directed & Sound Designed by JEFF SCHMIDT [email protected] Support OMINOUS THRILL at Ko-Fi All funds raised go toward the making of Ominous Thrill Visit OMINOUS THRILL Website Follow Jeff Schmidt on INSTAGRAM Message Jeff at [email protected] psychological horror, psychological suspense, psychological thriller, horror stories, scary stories, chilling stories, horror, fiction, thriller, anthology, scary, spooky, creepy, disturbing, suspense, terror, uneasy, ominous, supernatural, supernatural suspense, paranormal, heart pounding, tension, thrilling, drama, full cast, full cast horror, female lead, audio drama, audio fiction, radio drama, immersive, spatial audio, 3D Audio, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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