Nathaniel and NJ talk with fellow podcaster and horror webcomic creator Chris Whitman about his hellish comic series Pieces. Then the conversation is turned toward the upsetting and creepy 2023 horror film Stopmotion. Check out our website for merchandise, social media, and more! www.screamkingspodcast.com Check out our newest merchandise here: https://screamkingspodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/ Intro/Outro music: Lurking Evil by Darren Curtis

Max and NJ speak with guest author Catlyn Ladd about her debut novel, As Those Above Fall, and about the 1931 Universal take on Dracula. Also, there's a weirdly lengthy discussion about possums. Just... roll with it. Check out our website for merchandise, social media, and more! www.screamkingspodcast.com Check out our newest merchandise here: https://screamkingspodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/ Intro/Outro music: Lurking Evil by Darren Curtis

With the straight guy a way the gays all play... Max and NJ are joined by writer Elton Skelter to talk about his novel Next of Kin and the Hulu/Blumhouse Into the Dark gay slasher Midnight Kiss. Check out our website for merchandise, social media, and more! www.screamkingspodcast.com Check out our newest merchandise here: https://screamkingspodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/ Intro/Outro music: Lurking Evil by Darren Curtis

We return to James Wan's Conjuringverse to talk The Conjuring 2 and how it shines a little less brightly than its predecessor. Then we dig into two of the real-life Warrens most controversial cases: the Amityville and Enfield Hauntings. Finally, Max tells us that we've all been spelling Valak wrong and then tries to summon him. Intro/Outro music: Apex by Simon Mathewson

Max and Nathaniel are joined by special guests Chiara Amato and Shannon Hafford for a debate on whether extraterrestrial life exists in the universe and, if so, if its spending time visiting Earth to shove probes into human orifices. We also talk about a movie that makes you feel like you've just been probed in the worst way conceivable: The Fourth Kind. Intro/Outro music: Apex by Simon Mathewson

We went and saw Jordan Peele's Us on opening night and have THOUGHTS, and not just ones about how confusing it is when horror movies just use a pronoun as the title. Us, It, Them, They? It's a giant mess. Luckily, the Scream Kings are here to help, as well as to discuss Us from the opening title card to its twist ending. Intro/Outro music: Apex by Simon Mathewson

Nathaniel and Max interview a very special guest, Stoker-award winning author Grady Hendrix! We talk about his favorite horror books and movies, as well as digging into his books My Best Friend's Exorcism, Horrorstör, We Sold Our Souls, and Paperbacks From Hell, as well as his film projects Mohawk and the upcoming Satanic Panic. Intro/Outro music: Apex by Simon Mathewson

(Re-upload due to technical issues) Hosts Max and Nathaniel dig into the impressive first Conjuringverse film, The Conjuring, in the first of a three-part series covering the entire universe of films. They also dig into controversial figures in the paranormal research community, the Warrens, and some of the real-life aspects of the haunting of the Perron family. Intro/Outro music: Apex by Simon Mathewson

Max and Nathaniel and joined again by Taylor Haslem so she can lend a female perspective on Women in Horror Month. We cover some of our favorite female characters, actresses, and creators in horror and Max reveals his greatest fear: Charlize Theron's Dior commercial. We also dig deep into The Descent and its all-female cast. Intro/Outro music: Apex by Simon Mathewson

It's our episode about everything Ouija! We talk the history of Ouija boards, from ancient automatic writing to modern folklore about Zozo the Ouija Board Demon, Max tries to ask his Ouija board about good horror movies, and finally we discuss the Ouija and Ouija: Origin of Evil films. Intro/Outro music: Apex by Simon Mathewson

There have been a Hill of a lot of adaptations of Shirley Jackson's The Haunting of Hill House. In this episode, Nathaniel boggles Max's mind by revealing how much Shirley Jackson trumps Stephen King's writing as well as by going over the actual plot of the book and two films versus the Netflix series, which is an adaptation in only the loosest sense but is awesome nonetheless. They also find a strangely specific repetitive formula in showrunner Mike Flanagan's body of work. Intro/Outro music: Apex by Simon Mathewson

Nathaniel and Max finally get around to talking about one of the most influential horror movies/novels of all-time, The Exorcist, then dig into the less-good-but-still-decent sequel, Legion (filmed as The Exorcist 3). Then in a special Occult Corner, Max digs into Pazuzu and the origins of many demonic figures as ancient civilizations' gods and is punished for shining that light on Pazuzu's origins by having his internet eaten as a demonic late night snack. Intro/Outro music: Apex by Simon Mathewson

In honor of Halloween, we mix things up by exploring some of the original horror films that helped shape horror films for us today: Nosferatu, Dracula, Frankenstein, The Bride of Frankenstein, and The Wolf Man. We're joined by classic film buff Brett Odom who helps us properly explore and see the ways these films are still defining the genre today. Intro/Outro music: Apex by Simon Mathewson

We welcome scarebear0, AKA Barrett, on to the podcast to discuss found footage favorite Hell House LLC and scare some spooky stories. Check out our website for merchandise, social media, and more! www.screamkingspodcast.com Check out our newest merchandise here: https://scream-kings-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Intro/Outro music: Lurking Evil by Darren Curtis

It's our 1-year podiversary, and in honor of that important date, we dig into one of our favorite horror movies of 2018, A Quiet Place, with special guest Taylor Haslem! Taylor brings her expertise as an ASL interpreter and helps Max and Nathaniel get further insight into the film, as well as shine light on a handful of other horror movies and TV shows featuring deaf characters. Intro/Outro music: Apex by Simon Mathewson

Max and Nathaniel continue their coverage of their favorite horror movie of the year (so far) with another interview, this time with Marshall D. Moore of Utah Film Studios. In addition to shedding some excellent insight on the film, he also gives us a taste of what it was like to work on 2 Nightmare on Elm Street films. Max's Occult Corner continues the Hereditary scares by digging into the film's demon, Paimon, and in Studying the Strange, Nathaniel gives a brief history of Gothic literature. Intro/Outro music: Apex by Simon Mathewson

Nathaniel and Max are in love with the new horror film Hereditary, and because it was filmed just a few cities away, they contacted the studio involved and were given the chance to interview some of the people involved! In the first of two episodes covering Hereditary they interview the film's line producer, Scott E. Chester, and give their impressions of the film. Intro/Outro music: Apex by Simon Mathewson

In a very special episode, Nathaniel interviews one of his favorite horror (and sci-fi) authors, Dan Wells. They talk about his John Cleaver series, The Hollow City, mental health's portrayal in horror and in the media in general, and also discuss the film I Am Not A Serial Killer, which adapts Dan's first novel. Max joins in post-interview to talk more about the movie. Intro/Outro music: Apex by Simon Mathewson Background music: The House of Leaves by Kevin Macleod http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Licence Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0): http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...

Get Out won an Oscar! That means we gush about the excellent, award-winning film and then talk the history of horror nominations and wins at the Oscars. Intro/Outro music: Apex by Simon Mathewson Background music: The House of Leaves by Kevin Macleod http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Licence Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0): http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...

We finally fixed all our hosting issues! That means a new episode, this time talking about the indie horror hits Creep and Creep 2 with our very first guest, Lindsay Starke! Get ready to be creeped out by our discussion of a serial killer, his camera-wielding victims, and Peachfuzz's peachfuzz (and we mean that both as an literally AND as an innuendo). Finally, we give our take on why horror sequels are so hard to get right. Intro/Outro music: Apex by Simon Mathewson Background music: The House of Leaves by Kevin Macleod http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Licence Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0): http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...

We recording an episode about Krampus following a live-tweet event in January we titled #KrampusComesLate. Now the episode is coming out at the end of February, so maybe it should be called #KrampusComesEvenLater? Also, Max goes off brand and talks about Saturnalia and discovers a kinky new fetish. Intro/Outro music: Apex by Simon Mathewson Background music: The House of Leaves by Kevin Macleod http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Licence Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0): http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...

This episode we dig into the influences of Judaism and Christianity on the horror genre, with a special focus on Dante's Inferno. Then, we talk about one of Max's all-time favorite horror films, As Above, So Below. Finally, we talk about Hermeticism and the meaning of the film's titular phrase. Intro/Outro music: Apex by Simon Mathewson Background music: The House of Leaves by Kevin Macleod http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Licence Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0): http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...

Nathaniel and Max talk both seasons of one of their favorite TV series: Stranger Things, share their theories about the third season, and decide that they want to be the Duffer Brothers when they grow up.

Re-release (due to technical difficulties). Max and Nathaniel sing praises to one of their favorite horror films, The Silence of the Lambs. Max digs into the folklore around its iconic moth and gets grossed out by them. Nathaniel gives part 1 of his lecture series on the origins of horror. Intro/outro music: Apex by Simon Mathewson

Protect your face holes from facehuggers, because this episode we're talking the James Cameron-directed Alien sequel, Aliens! Then, after Nathaniel and NJ froth at the mouth from how much they love it, Max poses the question: is Aliens actually a horror movie? Check out our website for merchandise, social media, and more! www.screamkingspodcast.com Check out our newest merchandise here: https://scream-kings-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Intro/Outro music: Lurking Evil by Darren Curtis

Max and Nathaniel talk The Evil Dead series, discussing its scares and debating its use of slapstick silliness. Then they dig into the lore of The Necronomicon, both real and fictional, and Max uses it to quite possibly summon a demon.

Podcasters Max and Nathaniel explore the subject of extraterrestrials in horror, from H. P. Lovecraft's short story "The Colour Out of Space," to the classic horror film Alien, plus the real-life extraterrestrial mystery of Skinwalker Ranch.

Hosts Max George and Nathaniel Darkish introduce themselves and discuss how they got into the horror genre, then dig in to the new horror film It.

We're joined by author Michele W. Miller to discuss her new novel The Lower Power. Then, we discuss the Wes Craven Voodoo zombie film Serpent and the Rainbow. Check out our website for merchandise, social media, and more! www.screamkingspodcast.com Check out our newest merchandise here: https://scream-kings-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Intro/Outro music: Lurking Evil by Darren Curtis

Megan, whose account TheQueerCrypt is a spooky TikTok sensation, joins us to discuss creepy urban legends and lore, including Crying Boy Paintings, the Three Kings Ritual, the Bell Witch, and a whole lot more. Make sure to check her TikTok channel out after giving this episode a listen! Check out our website for merchandise, social media, and more! www.screamkingspodcast.com Check out our newest merchandise here: https://scream-kings-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Intro/Outro music: Lurking Evil by Darren Curtis

All three Scream Kings were Animorphs kids, totally obsessed with the animal-morphing kids taking on evil alien invaders. Series writer Michael Grant (who co-wrote and co-created the series with his wife, Katherine Applegate) joins us to share the absolutely riveting story of how they got into writing, made the series, and approached writing something as dark but exciting for kids. After that, we get into a discussion of lightning-round questions about animals, series highlights, and more. If you ever left a Scholastic book fair with Animorphs books in tow, this is the episode for you. Check out our website for merchandise, social media, and more! www.screamkingspodcast.com Check out our newest merchandise here: https://scream-kings-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Intro/Outro music: Lurking Evil by Darren Curtis

Sapphic horror writer Rae Knowles joins us to talk about her new novel, Merciless Waters, which combines horror, folklore, and lesbian pirates into a killer read. We also dig into one of the best movies of the last couple of years, Promising Young Woman, which blew us all away with how brilliantly it is constructed and how well it makes its important social points. Check out our website for merchandise, social media, and more! www.screamkingspodcast.com Check out our newest merchandise here: https://scream-kings-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Intro/Outro music: Lurking Evil by Darren Curtis

Just in time for Christmas, we talk with author and screenwriter Brian McAuley about his new novella, holiday-themed slasher Candy Cain Kills. Then, much to the pain of Max, we dig into the 1997 direct-to-video snowman slasher, Jack Frost. Check out our website for merchandise, social media, and more! www.screamkingspodcast.com Check out our newest merchandise here: https://scream-kings-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Intro/Outro music: Lurking Evil by Darren Curtis

In honor of Thanksgiving (and the commercial nightmare that follows), we watched the 2021 horror-comedy Black Friday. We had... mixed reviews. Then, NJ quizzes her co-hosts on surviving the zombie apocalypse and Nathaniel makes the others play one of his most diabolical B-Reel Games to date. Check out our website for merchandise, social media, and more! www.screamkingspodcast.com Check out our newest merchandise here: https://scream-kings-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Intro/Outro music: Lurking Evil by Darren Curtis

NJ, Nathaniel, and Max discuss the recent Hulu alien invasion horror hit No One Will Save You. It... makes for a weird episode tagline. Then Nathaniel unveils his latest B-Reel Game, appropriately themed around aliens! Check out our website for merchandise, social media, and more! www.screamkingspodcast.com Check out our newest merchandise here: https://scream-kings-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Intro/Outro music: Lurking Evil by Darren Curtis

We're joined by 3x Emmy-winner Kevin Bachar to talk about his debut novel, The Visitor, and his Lizzy Borden-themed horror film The Inhabitant. Get your axe ready, it's a bloody good time. Check out our website for merchandise, social media, and more! www.screamkingspodcast.com Check out our newest merchandise here: https://screamkingspodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/ Intro/Outro music: Lurking Evil by Darren Curtis

Just before joining the show as our third host, N.J. Gallegos was a guest, discussing her Stokercon/Swiftie zombie novella It's Me, Hi, I'm the Zombie, It's Me. Then, we gushed over how great Zombieland is. Seriously, y'all. It's so freaking great. Check out our website for merchandise, social media, and more! www.screamkingspodcast.com Check out our newest merchandise here: https://scream-kings-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Intro/Outro music: Lurking Evil by Darren Curtis

We have important news. Also, Halloween. Check out our website for merchandise, social media, and more! www.screamkingspodcast.com Check out our newest merchandise here: https://scream-kings-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Intro/Outro music: Lurking Evil by Darren Curtis

Bestselling author Laurell K. Hamilton is back to talk about her newest novel, the 30th Anita Blake book, Slay. Then we talk about the horror thriller Frailty! Check out our website for merchandise, social media, and more! www.screamkingspodcast.com Check out our newest merchandise here: https://scream-kings-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Intro/Outro music: Lurking Evil by Darren Curtis

We celebrate our 100th episode by doing one of the most Scream Kings things we could think of-- we researched exorcism rituals all over the world. Here is the National Geographic video referenced during the section about Hindu exorcism: https://youtu.be/Q-v8qsbSjd4?si=PyF92izBIgnovgTb Check out our website for merchandise, social media, and more! www.screamkingspodcast.com Check out our newest merchandise here: https://scream-kings-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Intro/Outro music: Lurking Evil by Darren Curtis

Nathaniel chats with debut horror author and ER doctor N.J. Gallegos about her soon-to-be released book The Broken Heart. Then, after they decide on getting Baphomet sigil best friend mood rings, the pair move on to talk about the chilling school shooter book/movie We Need To Talk About Kevin. Check out our website for merchandise, social media, and more! www.screamkingspodcast.com Check out our newest merchandise here: https://scream-kings-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Intro/Outro music: Apex by Simon Mathewson

This episode we're talking the new A24 hit Talk to Me and how it was, frankly, just okay. But it still scared the hell out of Nathaniel because it reminded him of when he almost got possessed. Yeah, shit gets weird this episode. Check out our website for merchandise, social media, and more! www.screamkingspodcast.com Check out our newest merchandise here: https://scream-kings-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Intro/Outro music: Apex by Simon Mathewson

After attending StokerCon 2023, Nathaniel shares a little about the horror writing Bram Stoker awards. Then we dig into one of our favorite horror films of 2022, Ti West and Mia Goth's Pearl! Check out our website for merchandise, social media, and more! www.screamkingspodcast.com Check out our newest merchandise here: https://scream-kings-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Intro/Outro music: Apex by Simon Mathewson

93 episodes after our first foray into the Evil Dead franchise, we're back in, talking 2023's horror hit Evil Dead Rise. We talk the film's brilliant scares and performances, the ways we wanted it to go ever darker, and our questions about lore and the future of the franchise. Check out our website for merchandise, social media, and more! www.screamkingspodcast.com Check out our newest merchandise here: https://scream-kings-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Intro/Outro music: Apex by Simon Mathewson

We cover the newest installment in the shockingly consistent Scream film franchise, Scream VI! Check out our website for merchandise, social media, and more! www.screamkingspodcast.com Check out our newest merchandise here: https://scream-kings-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Intro/Outro music: Apex by Simon Mathewson

Podcast of Nights, a hundred delights! This episode we have special guest Laurell K. Hamilton on to talk about the 29th installment in her Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter series: Smolder. Then we talk about a 1972 Hammer Horror film that had a surprisingly powerful influence on Laurell: Vampire Circus. Listen now for a devilishly good time! Check out our website for merchandise, social media, and more! www.screamkingspodcast.com Check out our newest merchandise here: https://scream-kings-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Intro/Outro music: Apex by Simon Mathewson

In a special double-length episode, we answer listener questions and play both Nathaniel's B-Reel Game and Max's Date That Demon Game. Have a spooky, spectacular Halloween! Check out our website for merchandise, social media, and more! www.screamkingspodcast.com Check out our newest merchandise here: https://screamkingspodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/ Intro/Outro music: Lurking Evil by Darren Curtis

We're joined this episode by podcaster and writer Jordan Morris (Jordan! Jesse! GO! and Bubble among other notable credits) who just wrote an issue for the Archie Horror comics anthology Pop's Choc'Lit Shoppe of Horrors called Soylent Teen. Then we dig into 1997's entertaining but not exactly great horror film The Relic! Check out our website for merchandise, social media, and more! www.screamkingspodcast.com Check out our newest merchandise here: https://scream-kings-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Intro/Outro music: Apex by Simon Mathewson

This episode we tackle the 2022 culinary horror delight The Menu, which tops Max's best horror films of the year list. After savoring its intense satirical flavors, we then play Nathaniel's B-Reel Game, the theme: "Eat It." Check out our website for merchandise, social media, and more! www.screamkingspodcast.com Check out our newest merchandise here: https://scream-kings-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Intro/Outro music: Apex by Simon Mathewson

We welcome Willow Dawn Becker on the podcast to share about her horror publishing company, Weird Little Worlds, their anthologies Humans Are the Problem and Mother, and her novel Leto's Children. Then, if all that awesomeness wasn't enough, we then dig into the 1970s Disney YA horror venture The Watcher in the Woods. The guest is a delight and the discussion is lively, so listen now! Check out our website for merchandise, social media, and more! www.screamkingspodcast.com Check out our newest merchandise here: https://scream-kings-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Intro/Outro music: Apex by Simon Mathewson