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What's up, revellers and weirdos! The Scaring Sam podcast is where a horror fanatic tests his wife's nerves, and likely their marriage as they take a hilariously candid look at scary movies. Join James and Sam as they bring you their honest take on cult to contemporary horror films from both sides of the fence!

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United Kingdom

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What's up, revellers and weirdos! The Scaring Sam podcast is where a horror fanatic tests his wife's nerves, and likely their marriage as they take a hilariously candid look at scary movies. Join James and Sam as they bring you their honest take on cult to contemporary horror films from both sides of the fence!

Language:

English


Episodes
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SCARY STORIES TO TELL IN THE DARK: A Perfect Gateway Into Horror?

1/29/2024
What's up, revellers and weirdos! This episode we discuss 2019's Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark; We wonder if this film succeeds in potentially introducing young adults to horror, while working our way through all the cliches - Everybody loves a cliche, right?

Duration:00:53:52

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30 DAYS OF NIGHT: These Are No Twilight Vamps

1/15/2024
What's up, revellers and weirdos! What better way to start the new year than to visit the cold, isolated town of Barrow, Alaska, along with a bunch of blood thirsty vampires.

Duration:00:49:08

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AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON: Redefining A Classic

10/27/2023
What's up, revellers and weirdos! We're back for Spooky Season! Join us this episode as we discuss 1981's An American Werewolf In London directed by John Landis.

Duration:00:42:53

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HONEYMOON: We Regret Watching This One

9/22/2022
What's up, revellers and weirdos! Join us this episode as we discuss 2014's Honeymoon directed by Leigh Janiak (Fear Street trilogy). Sam regrets watching this movie. James reveals his childhood fear of being abducted by aliens. Find out how many times we can say 'Honeymoon' in one episode. Please rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay safe out there tonight.
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THE RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD: The Cure For Zombie Fatigue

5/5/2022
What's up, revellers and weirdos! This episode we discuss 1985's THE RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD, directed by Dan O'Bannon -- The second sweatiest horror we've watched from 1985! Please rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay safe out there tonight.

Duration:00:24:45

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LIFEFORCE: Nocturnal Admissions

4/21/2022
What's up, revellers and weirdos! This episode we discuss 1985's LIFEFORCE, directed by Tobe Hooper -- The horniest horror movie we have ever seen! Please rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay safe out there tonight.

Duration:00:38:04

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MORBIUS: Partly cloudy with a moderate breeze

4/7/2022
This episode, James gives us his hot take on MORBIUS, "a new Marvel legend." Yeah... you keep telling yourself that, Sony (rolls eyes).

Duration:00:13:54

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HEREDITARY: The Problem with Elevated Horror

3/17/2022
What's up, revellers and weirdos! This episode we take a swing at Ari Aster's Hereditary, laying out why "elevated horror" is elitist [explicit deleted], and somehow this leads to a discussion on foot fetish. Please rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay safe out there tonight.

Duration:00:43:47

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THE THING: John Carpenter's Underappreciated Masterpiece

2/24/2022
We finally reached our 50th episode, and Sam hasn't quit! Rejoice! To celebrate, we discuss James's all time favourite horror: John Carpenter's THE THING! If you're feeling generous, please rate and review us. And of course... stay safe out there tonight.

Duration:00:34:46

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UNDERWATER: Adapting Lovecraft

2/10/2022
What's up, revellers and weirdos! This episode we sink to the murky depths to face some Lovecraftian beasties in 2020's UNDERWATER. We talk about the film's many influences, defending Kristen Stewart's acting, THAT surprise appearance of a major horror icon, and much more! Please rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay safe out there tonight.

Duration:00:30:30

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THE FACULTY: When Teen Angst Meets Alien Body Snatchers

1/27/2022
In between the cat interrupting us and Sam randomly giggling, we discuss 1998's THE FACULTY. We talk about body snatching tropes, horny alien parasites, Josh Hartnett's dodgy 90s haircut, and much more! Please rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay safe out there tonight.

Duration:00:34:16

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SCREAM: Deconstruction Of The Slasher Genre

1/13/2022
What's up revellers and weirdos! In honour of blatantly cashing in on the new movie, this episode we're discussing the OG SCREAM, directed by Wes Craven. Please rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay safe out there tonight.

Duration:00:38:07

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THE FRIGHTENERS: Life After Death

12/21/2021
What's up, revellers and weirdos! This episode, we close out the year with Peter Jackson's THE FRIGHTENERS, AKA "Adult Casper." James reveals his first celebrity crush. Sam gets the giggles. And somehow Walker's Tazos are brought up. 1996 was awesome!! Please rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay safe out there tonight.

Duration:00:35:01

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GHOSTBUSTERS AFTERLIFE: The Legacy of Ghost Stories

12/2/2021
This episode we discuss the history of ghost stories, Dan Aykroyd's life long fascination with the paranormal, and of course, the long awaited sequel. It's a short episode, but it packs an almighty punch! Please rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay safe out there tonight.

Duration:00:16:20

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MIDSOMMAR w/ A.K. and Jermaine

11/18/2021
What's up, revellers and weirdos! In this special bumper episode, we're joined by our good friends, and fellow horror lovers, A.K. and Jermaine, as we have a good ol' natter about 2019's MIDSOMMAR, directed by Ari Aster! The nights may be drawing in, but it's always sunny in Sweden! Please rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay safe out there tonight.

Duration:01:14:01

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LAST NIGHT IN SOHO: Edgar Wright's London Giallo

11/4/2021
What's up, revellers and weirdos! This episode we discuss Edgar Wright's london set Giallo, LAST NIGHT IN SOHO. You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @scaringsampod, and get in touch at scaringsampod@gmail.com. Please rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay safe out there tonight.

Duration:00:35:04

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HALLOWEEN KILLS: A Gory Study On Mob Violence

10/28/2021
What's up, revellers and weirdos! This week, we discuss the horror movie that has split the community in half with a butcher's knife -- HALLOWEEN KILLS. You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @scaringsampod, and get in touch at scaringsampod@gmail.com. Please rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay safe out there tonight.

Duration:00:26:40

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THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT: The Scariest Horror Movie Sam has Ever Watched

10/21/2021
What's up revellers and weirdos! This week, we find ourselves lost in the woods as we discuss 1999's THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT. You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @scaringsampod, and get in touch at scaringsampod@gmail.com. Please rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay safe out there tonight.

Duration:00:25:24

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SLEEPY HOLLOW: Your New Favourite For Halloween

10/7/2021
Halloween is fast approaching, and what better way to get in the festive spirit than your favourite spooky sweethearts discussing Tim Burton's gorgeous gothic horror, SLEEPY HOLLOW. Heads will roll! You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @scaringsampod, and get in touch at scaringsampod@gmail.com. Please rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay safe out there tonight.

Duration:00:26:21

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MALIGNANT: WTF Is This Movie?!

9/30/2021
SPOILER ALERT!! What's up, revellers and weirdos! This episode, James and Sam give you their brutally candid thoughts on James Wan's diverse and divisive new horror, MALIGNANT. You can find us on Twitter and Instagram @scaringsampod, and get in touch at scaringsampod@gmail.com. Please rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts, it's always appreciated. And of course... stay safe out there tonight.

Duration:00:36:39