This is the first episode of the new season format (so we can have much needed breaks between research and recording periods) It also marks the first episode with Kendrah as the permanent new co-host. To celebrate Kendrah's arrival, we decided to cover an infamous Canadian serial killer: Robert Pickton aka the Pig Farm Killer. We also watched the f…

The hiatus is almost over, but until then, enjoy the episode of AOTKO that Morgan guested on over the summer. Enjoy this short but sweet film segment recap about a killer fetish doll. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HVR will be back later this month, until then, enjoy the first episode of Anastasia's new podcast, What in the Wide World of Cinema?! Strap in for a lot of weird wild rides through cinema, and subscribe to the new pod for more trippy film journeys. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Keith returns to co-pilot today's episode, Anastasia and he break down the terrifying (and short) ocean terror, Open Water, and discuss the real life disappearance of Tom and Eileen Lonergan. Plus, Heather's plays fast and loose with the dearly departed's legacies; Keith and Ana will never scuba dive or spelunk; and Keith is still working on that n…

Trent Manning returns as guest host to discuss the 1931 classic that inspired the thriller genre, Fritz Lang's M. We also discuss the scumbags who inspired M's antagonist, chiefly Peter Kurten. Plus, Fight Club quotes, Art the Clown, and Borders' criterion aisle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Anastasia is joined by BP of The Let's Talk Horror Podcast again. This time BP brings his love and knowledge of Jack Ketchum's The Lost (2006) and Ana covers the real life crimes of Charles Schmid that inspired Jack Ketchum's novel and by proxy, the film adaptation. Plus, Dolphining is a thing now; Ana recalls how she first discovered Gus Van Sant'…

Anastasia is joined by renaissance man, Trent Manning, to discuss 2019's BTK inspired film, The Clovehitch Killer, as well as the despicable BTK. Plus, Dylan McDermott really wanted to play Clovehitch; Spontaneous is the horror rom com you didn't know you needed; and Trent is doing stand up in Baton Rouge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…

Note: Cohost Morgan is on hiatus until after Halloween for wedding planning, so until then every episode will have a guest cohost. On Today's episode, Anastasia has friend of the show, Olivia (@livvspookyofficial) to discuss the weird and wonderful Cronenberg film, Dead Ringers as well as its inspiration, the very much real, Marcus Twins. (Twin Gyn…

Morgan and Anastasia usher in the holiday season with a dingy dirty film about a depraved killer who loves dive bars. Then, The very real German Killer who inspired The Golden Glove, Fritz Honka. Plus, Ana got too high for a Terrifier double feature, and Morgan recalls a very creepy Amish roadside attraction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy …

Ana and Morgan are back for yet another Halloween Gab Fest. This year they play a back and forth round of trivia, asking questions from 2 different horror/murder themed board games. Plus, Morgan advises going into Barbarian blind, Ana was pleasantly surprised by Pascal Laugier's The Tall Man, and BTK is a bit of a Colin Robinson. Hosted on Acast. S…

Morgan and Ana discuss the insane story of Mary Kay Letourneau and Villi Fualaau, or how a teacher groomed her student into her lover. Plus, Trent returns for our next episode, Hot D and Rings of Power. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ana and Mo are back to discuss Robert Hansen and The Frozen Ground. Plus, Ana and Morgan gush about their love of John Cusack and Nic Cage; Bob is a f*uckboy, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anastasia and Morgan are back to share a very special episode. This episode covers an episode of the sitcom, Atlanta that is essentially its own tiny true crime horror movie. They also discuss the inspiration for this episode, The Hart Family Murder/Suicides. Plus, Morgan's cat makes an appearance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in…

Morgan and Ana are joined by Maddie from The One for the Road podcast to talk about one of the most heinous crimes in Indiana history, The Murder of Sylvia Likens, and the film based on her murder, 2007’s The Girl Next Door. Plus, Ana’s dark tale of childhood; Morgan has a hard time dealing with this crime; and Maddie tells us about her lgbtqia+ tr…

(Originally aired August 19, 2020) Join Morgan and Anastasia as they discuss this heinous Cat 3 film out of Hong Kong, There is a Secret in my Soup and the crime that inspired it, The Hello Kitty murder of Fan Man-Yee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Anastasia and Morgan plus special guests Mike and Mike of Mondo Boys to discuss Charles Laughton's Night of the Hunter and its inspiration, bluebeard serial killer, Harry Powers. Plus, Mike's Irish Robert Mitchum story; Mondo Boys' music in She Dies Tomorrow contributed to Anastasia's fainting; high praise for I Know This Much is True and much…

Theeeeeey're baaaack! Mo and Ana are fresh off vacation and ready to rumble. This episode they discuss Ken Russell's cult classic, The Devils, and the real life of Urbain Grandier. Plus! Oliver Reed was a "hellraiser"; Morgan had a Wiccan phase; vacation stories, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Horror VS Reality will be back in May, until then, enjoy this preview of Ana's other podcast, Attack of the Killer Objects! AOTK is a horror comedy podcast about killer object movies, their absurdity, and why we love them. Hosted by Anastasia Byrd twice monthly with a guest every episode. Preview episode is the first episode: Killer Sofa. enjoy! Ho…

Morgan and Ana dive into the drug fueled world of Cronenberg's Naked Lunch and the real life events in William Burroughs and Joan Vollmer's life that led to her death. Plus! Morgan still hasn't finished Marvelous Mrs. Maisel; Kurt Cobain was a Burroughs stan; and Ana finally conquers her awful cold. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i…

Morgan and Ana dive into the surreal world of Alejandro Jodorowsky, Santa Sangre and Goyo Cardenas Hernandez. Plus, Morgan watched The Holy Mountain on mute at a punk bar; Morgan and Ana ponder if Eddie Murphy is a Jodorowsky fan; and Ana objectifies Luke Kirby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Anastasia and Morgan have the delightful BP from Let's Talk Horror on to discuss Ti West's The Sacrament and its basis, The Jonestown Massacre. Plus! Bp can't play horror games; Mo watches Kristen Bell spoof cheesy mysteries; and Ana enlightens Bp on the suicide of Budd Dwyer. Plus more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Ana and Mo are joined by Heather of Wednesday, Wine and Horror to discuss Netflix's film about Ted Bundy as well the real Ted. Plus, Heather has pregnant brain; Morgan's future mother in law narrowly dodged Ted herself; Ana watched Burn Notice solely for Bruce Campbell and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Ana finishes off our series on The Norwegian Black Metal Scene by discussing the real life events that inspired Lords of Chaos. Plus, Morgan and Ana discuss the Forbidden channels from our childhood, Morgan watched Slaxx finally, and Ana puts in waaay too many hours playing Dragon Age Inquisition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf…

Morgan and Ana tackle the rise of The Norwegian Black metal scene and Jonas Akerlund's The Lords of Chaos. In this first half, Morgan goes in depth on the actors resumes, the finer plot details of the film, and Ana tries not to faint during the more grisly descriptions. Ana created a spotify playlist as a companion to these episodes which can be fo…

Morgan and Anastasia discuss The classic but honestly mediocre film, When A Stranger Calls (1979) and the horrific unsolved murder of Janett Christman. (The basis for the Babysitter and the Man Upstairs urban legend). Plus, Morgan watches two Adam Driver films, Ana and Morgan share their love of John C. Reilly and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.c…

(ORIGINALLY AIRED JULY 2020) [Newly remastered audio] Morgan and Ana discuss Peter Jackson's Heavenly Creatures, and The Murder of Pauline Parker's mother by Pauline and Juliet Hulme. Plus, we discuss the beauty of Kate Winslet, and speculate about Ghislane Maxwell (who is now convicted!). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information…

***(contains spoilers for The Lodge, Hereditary, and The Descent)***Join Morgan and Anastasia as they discuss this excellent little film and the enduring mystery of the Yuba County Five. Plus! Morgan has a real life encounter with a bear, Ana talks A LOT about Doctor Who and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Morgan and Ana discuss this film and real life crime full of superstition, lies, cannibalism and one really overprotective Mom. Plus! Hufu, Titane, Morgan's secret plan to kill Ana 😂 and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Morgan and Ana discuss the Aussie true crime and Film involving the murder of Rachel Barber by Caroline Reed- Robinson, her former neighbor. Also, Morgan stans an Etsy Witch, stranger danger, and Ana's Bloodthirsty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Morgan and Ana take a break from the normal format to chat about would you rather horror scenarios and recent horror films we've watched, like Possum and the Last Man on Earth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Morgan and Ana discuss the heinous murders of the Monster of Montmarte, Thierry Paulin, and the Claire Denis film that is loosely based on his crimes, I Can't Sleep (J'ai Pas Sommeil). Also, Andre is the best champagne; Ana watched the new Dune; and Morgan contemplates the meaning of "Naval gazing". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i…

Morgan and Ana have fellow cinephile, Alli Hobbs, on to discuss John Christie and the Hitchcock film, Frenzy, which is based in part on Christie. Plus!: How did P!nk really get her stagename?; Morgan learns the truth about JT Leroy; Ana plays more grounded; and Alli discusses 2018's The Wind. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat…

Mo and Ana discuss the Polish author who just couldn't keep his smug mouth shut. We also discuss Starcraft, crafting, Grounded and The Gabby Petito case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Morgan and Anastasia have Noel and Sonya from the Evidence Locker podcast on to discuss one of the most notorious Australian crimes, The Bodies in the Barrels Murders aka The Snowtown Murders and the film based on them, 2011's Snowtown. Also, Morgan can game again, Anastasia is playing Myst for the first time in over 20 years, Noel is working hard …

Morgan and Ana discuss Zee Oui the Thai Film based on infamous cannibal serial killer, Si Ouey. But is he a killer or just an immigrant victim of racism? You decide. Plus, we discuss The Americans and Ana's love of Keri Russell. Also, Morgan binges the reality show, 60 Days in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Ana and Mo discuss Robert Eggers' atmospheric masterpiece, The Lighthouse and The real life tragedy at Smalls Lighthouse in Pembrokeshire, Wales. Plus, Charlotte Russe still exists, Anthropologie is expensive, and Morgan made vegan chili. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mo and Ana discuss Bong Joon-Ho's excellent Memories of Murder and The depraved Hwaseong Serial Murders which were only very recently solved. We also talk Mythic Quest, The Seventh Continent, Safe, The Little Things and more. Please excuse some minor audio issues. :) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Ana and Mo have Kendrah and Olivia from The Blood, Guts and Boos Podcast on to discuss the 2008 film The Strangers and The Keddie Cabin Murders cold case. Plus, We discuss Fried Barry, the new season premiere of Rick and Morty, Clarkson's Farm and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Ana and Mo discuss Tobe Hooper's swamp hell, Eaten Alive, and Joe Ball aka The alligator man aka The Butcher of Elmendorf aka the Bluebeard of South Texas. Also: She (1985), Things (1989), we're hot for Robert Englund's nose, and we ponder if Bo Burnam is in therapy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Morgan and Anastasia discuss The surprisingly good Dahmer starring Jeremy Renner in a tour de force performance and The gruesome crimes of Dahmer. Plus! Ana is salty about The Reckoning and The Devil's Ground and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Morgan and Ana discuss My Friend Dahmer and how accurate it was to Jeffrey Dahmer's early life. Plus talk of Frankenhooker, early 00's shoes, and Die Antwoord. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Since Morgan couldn't be with us, Keith (Xo, How to Write a Novel Podcast) takes over co-hosting duties in a special bonus episode. We discuss a very specific scene that Gary George copies from the The Loved Ones in a horrific attack on his "best mate". Keith breaks down The synopsis of The Loved Ones and I fill him in on the details that he missed…

Mo and Ana have Katie(IG: @thehauntedoutfit) in to discuss the dull adaptation of Jame's Ellroy's The Black Dahlia and the murder of Elizabeth Short. Also, 90s YA horror novels, NIN, Tod Browning's Freaks and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ana and Morgan discuss the campy fun 90s film, The Dentist, as well as the stupidity and bloodlust of Glennon Engleman. Also, Ana's frog loving dentist, too many Sherlock Holmes related media, and the hilarious films, Slaxx and The Pit. Tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Morgan and Ana have Trent (Bloody Buddies Podcast) on to discuss Henry, the man and the film. We also learn way too much about A Serbian Film memorabilia, lust after Crawfish pie, and giggle like teenagers. ***Sources: The New York Times; ABC News; Murderpedia; "True Crime Blacksburg: The Henry Lee Lucas Story" published by Pylon a now defunct Blac…

(Note to the audience: The videos of Karla and Paul’s crimes were destroyed after Paul’s trial. The filmmakers based those scenes off of the transcripts of those videotapes. I don’t make that super clear in the episode. - Ana) Morgan and Ana discuss the incredibly disturbing case of Karla Homolka and Paul Bernardo and the infamous horror/drama bio …

Mo and Ana have Keith McNally (Keith McNally's XO, How to Write a Novel podcast) back to discuss the controversial film, Dukun, and its inspiration, pop singer turned shaman turned murderer, Mona Fandey. They also discuss Ana's love of Svalbard, Keith's love of the singer Vitamin C, and Morgan's love of black eyed peas with Mayo. Hosted on Acast. S…

Ana and Morgan have Emily and Kasey from A Sprinkle of Sugar, A Dash of Murder on to Discuss the deliciously trash film, Orphan, and the terrible real life Kurim Case that insprired the film. Plus, Emily and Kasey made a tasty coctail and Russian blinis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Morgan and I have Aran Doyle from Class Horror Cast on to discuss Spree and the infamous Uber Killer who killed six people one fateful night in Kalamazoo, MI in 2016. We also discuss creepy uber rides and Joe Keery's sex appeal. NEW THEME SONG: Halloween by Cody Vondell https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Ip4sUylxiEg4imOkgDAsP?si=rxNHQ22jSyqSMZRM9O-rm…

Ana and Mo discuss Wes Craven's modern classic, Scream, Wes Craven (himself), and the heinous killer, Danny Rolling, who inspired Scream screenwriter, Kevin Williamson. IPAs are involved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.