Episodes

Well folks, grab your boots, pour yourself something strong, and stay outta the woods because this week on Scary Spirits, we’re celebrating the anniversary of one of the meanest, mud-covered revenge monsters ever to crawl out of a backwoods nightmare: Stan Winston’s 1988 horror classic, Pumpkinhead, released on October 14, 1988. Join horror-loving hosts Karen and Greg as they head deep into the Appalachian darkness to revisit this cult favorite, where grief, vengeance, and ancient mountain curs...

Step quietly into the shadowed halls of Hammer Horror this week on the Scary Spirits Podcast, where your hosts, Karen and Greg, commemorate the anniversary of the United Kingdom release of the 1974 Hammer Films classic, The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires, originally unleashed upon audiences on October 6th. Combining the gothic terror of Count Dracula with the thrilling spectacle of martial arts adventure, this remarkable cult favorite transports viewers from the mist-shrouded castles of Europe...

Now listen carefully. This week on the Scary Spirits Podcast, we’re tipping our hats to the elegant and unforgettable Angie Dickinson as we celebrate her remarkable 95th birthday with a deep dive into one of the most stylish and controversial thrillers of the 1980s, Brian De Palma’s Dressed to Kill. Join your gracious hosts, Karen and Greg, as they step into a world of mystery, obsession, suspense, and razor-sharp filmmaking. They’ll unpack the film’s unforgettable performances, shocking twists...

Good evening, my friends. This week on the Scary Spirits Podcast, Greg continues his admirable quest to review every horror film produced by Hammer Studios, turning his attention to the delightfully macabre 1963 horror-comedy classic, The Old Dark House. Join hosts Karen and Greg as they venture into a world of eccentric characters, darkened corridors, and wonderfully mischievous humor. Directed by William Castle and featuring a memorable cast, The Old Dark House offers a fascinating blend of G...

This week on the Scary Spirits Podcast, we’re trudging deep into the fog-shrouded swamps of classic horror cinema to celebrate the upcoming anniversary of Revenge of the Zombies (1943), released on September 17. Long before the modern undead took over popular culture, this eerie wartime shocker offered audiences a glimpse into a world where death refused to stay buried and dark science walked hand in hand with madness. Join hosts Karen and Greg as they venture into the murky bayous of this forg...

Good evening, dear devotees of classic horror cinema. This week on the Scary Spirits Podcast, we pay tribute to the enchanting Veronica Carlson, whose birthday approaches on September 18th, by venturing into the dark and deliciously macabre world of Hammer Films’ 1970 gothic horror classic, The Horror of Frankenstein. Join your hosts, Karen and Greg, as they resurrect this bold reimagining of Mary Shelley’s immortal tale, examining its twisted blend of horror, dark humor, and Hammer’s unmistak...

Whoa… this week on the Scary Spirits Podcast, we’re celebrating the birthday of the one and only Keanu Reeves by stepping into the shadowy supernatural world of the 2005 cult horror-fantasy classic, Constantine. Join hosts Karen and Greg as they journey between Heaven, Hell, and everything in between while revisiting Reeves’ unforgettable portrayal of demon hunter John Constantine. From angels and demons to destiny and redemption, they’ll explore what makes Constantine a fan-favorite comic book...

This week on the Scary Spirits Podcast, we journey into the frozen, windswept heights of the Himalayas to commemorate the anniversary of Hammer Films’ classic 1957 horror masterpiece, The Abominable Snowman, released on August 26th. A remarkable blend of suspense, mystery, and intelligent storytelling, this beloved Hammer Horror film remains one of the studio’s most intriguing cinematic achievements. Join your gracious hosts, Karen and Greg, as they venture into the shadows of this atmospheric ...

Darlings, if you’re going to celebrate a birthday, why not do it with a giant sea monster and a cocktail to match? This week on the Scary Spirits Podcast, Karen and Greg honor the August 18th birthday of legendary actress Shelley Winters by diving headfirst into the wild waters of the 1977 cult horror classic Tentacles. This unforgettable creature feature delivers ocean-sized thrills, monstrous mayhem, and all the wonderfully outrageous charm that made 1970s horror movies so much fun. While un...

One, two… Scary Spirits is coming for you! This week, Karen and Greg creep back into the dream world to celebrate the birthday of horror mastermind Wes Craven with a chilling review of the 1994 meta-horror classic, Wes Craven’s New Nightmare. The film that brought Freddy Krueger out of the shadows and into the real world changed the horror game forever, and your favorite fright-loving hosts are ready to dissect every nightmare-inducing moment. As they unravel the film’s eerie blend of reality ...

Good evening, dear listeners… and welcome to another delightfully chilling excursion into the world of classic horror. This week on the Scary Spirits Podcast, our enchanting hostess Karen has selected William Castle’s spectral masterpiece, 13 Ghosts (1960), a film brimming with eerie apparitions, supernatural intrigue, and enough ghostly mischief to send a shiver dancing down your spine. Join your hosts Karen and Greg as they unlock the creaking doors of this beloved horror classic and examine ...

Well, folks, it’s Shark Week, and around these parts that means common sense is taking a vacation while giant sharks punch a hole straight through reality. This week on the Scary Spirits Podcast, Karen and Greg dive headfirst into the gloriously over-the-top cult horror spectacle 2-Headed Shark Attack (2012). Why settle for one man-eating shark when you can have two heads, twice the teeth, and double the reasons nobody should ever get back in the water? Armed with their signature blend of horr...

Well now, gather ’round the fire, friends, because this week on the Scary Spirits Podcast, we’re unwrapping a special listener-requested holiday horror treat! Longtime listener Tania and her sister Sonya asked us to take a look at the darkly comedic 2018 Christmas slasher, Secret Santa, and we couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate Christmas in July. Join your hosts Karen and Greg as they venture into a holiday gathering where family tensions boil over, secrets come to light, and the seaso...

My dear friends, pray draw a little closer to the fire and prepare yourselves for an evening of dark mystery and Hammer Horror excellence. This week on the Scary Spirits Podcast, hosts Karen and Greg commemorate the anniversary of the theatrical release of the classic 1971 Hammer Films masterpiece, Hands of the Ripper, which first shocked audiences on July 15, 1972 in the United States. With the careful examination of devoted horror historians and the enthusiasm of true connoisseurs of the maca...

This week on the Scary Spirits Podcast, Karen and Greg celebrate Kevin Bacon's July 8 birthday with a review of the beloved 1990 horror-comedy classic Tremors. Join them as they discuss giant Graboids, memorable moments from the film, and Bacon's role as Valentine McKee, all while enjoying a specially crafted "Tremor" cocktail. It's a fun-filled tribute to one of horror's most entertaining creature features.

Pull up a chair, pour yourself something strong, and brace for a journey into one of Hammer Films’ most unusual and underrated horror classics. This week on the Scary Spirits podcast, Greg continues his ambitious quest to watch and review every Hammer Horror film by turning his attention to the dark and atmospheric 1962 British cult classic, The Damned. Joining him is Karen as they dive headfirst into a film that blends Hammer Horror, science fiction, Cold War paranoia, and youthful rebellion i...

Hear ye, devoted listeners of the macabre and the spirited alike! This week on the Scary Spirits Podcast, we mark the anniversary of a most curious and thrilling motion picture: the 2012 horror spectacle, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, first unleashed upon audiences on June 22nd. Join your esteemed hosts, Karen and Greg, as they discourse upon this audacious tale—where history and horror are bound together in a most unnatural union. With both wit and keen observation, they examine the legend ...

Gather close, dear listeners…and heed the warning in my voice, for such tales are not spun without consequence. This week on the Scary Spirits Podcast, we mark the fateful anniversary of the 1956 horror classic The Werewolf, first unveiled to unsuspecting audiences on June 13th—a night when shadows grew longer, and mankind’s fragile hold over the beast within was tested. Join your guides, Karen and Greg, as they walk the haunted path of this classic werewolf film, exploring its eerie atmosphere...

In celebration of the June 9th birthday of the incomparable Michael J. Fox, your fearless hosts Karen and Greg travel back to 1996 to dissect Peter Jackson’s supernatural cult classic, The Frighteners. That’s right—ghosts, grim reapers, and paranormal chaos are converging in one electrifying episode! But hold onto your temporal displacement device—this isn’t just a movie review. Oh no! While unraveling the eerie mysteries and dark humor of The Frighteners, Karen and Greg concoct a delightfully ...

Step into the candlelit shadows and indulge your darker curiosities—this week on the Scary Spirits Podcast, we invoke the sinister legacy of The Omen as we celebrate the approaching anniversary of the 2006 remake of the 1976 horror classic, released on the most unholy of dates: June 6th (06/06/06). Join your hosts, Karen and Greg, as they peel back the veil of polite society and examine the chilling mythology, occult symbolism, and infernal intrigue woven into this infamous film. With a tone bo...

This week on the Scary Spirits Podcast, we pay solemn tribute to two titans of terror—the incomparable Peter Cushing and Sir Christopher Lee—by revisiting the chilling 1972 cult classic, Horror Express. Step aboard a snowbound locomotive hurtling through the frozen desolation of Siberia, where something ancient, unspeakable, and utterly relentless stalks its prey beneath the dim glow of gaslight. Civilization fades with every passing mile… and survival becomes a most uncertain luxury. Your hos...

Step into the shadowy crossroads where folklore, eyewitness testimony, and cinematic interpretation converge—because this week on the Scary Spirits Podcast, Greg guides us into the realm of the unexplained with a creature rooted not in distant legend, but in local lore. In the spirit of careful cryptozoological inquiry, Karen and Greg turn their attention to the 2023 found-footage curiosity Frogman, a film that dares to explore one of Ohio’s most curious amphibian enigmas. Much like the documen...

This week on the Scary Spirits Podcast, we take a rugged trek into the wilds of cult horror cinema to mark the recent May 6th birthday of George Clooney with a bear-sized deep dive into the 2021 oddity Grizzly II: Revenge. It’s a tale born of teeth, claws, and Hollywood curiosity—one part creature feature, one part cinematic legend finally unleashed. Join your trail guides, Karen and Greg, as they sit by the campfire and wrestle with this long-lost sequel, sharing thoughts as raw and honest as ...

This week on the Scary Spirits Podcast, we’re celebratin’ the birthday of that fine feller Tyler Labine (born May 29th) by takin’ a scholarly‑like look at the hilarious 2010 horror‑comedy classic, Tucker & Dale vs. Evil. Join them big‑city brainiacs Karen and Greg as they cipher through chainsaws, college kids, and a whole heap of misunderstandin’s that turn two good‑natured hillbillies into the most accidental horror icons this side of the woods. It’s a right smart discussion of why Tucker & D...