Discussting Horror
Discussting Horror is a genre analysis podcast featuring Preston and Mallory, two over-caffeinated 20-somethings from the Midwest who are putting their Bachelor's Degrees in communication to good use for the very first time. Whether analyzing horror from decades past or new releases in theaters, you're bound to not only find your next favorite spooky flick, but have a better understanding of the genre as a whole.
Episodes
52 episodes
S3E14: 2024 Horror Round-up (Trap, Cuckoo, Oddity, A Quiet Place: Day One)
This year was a huge boom for the horror genre, so we're capping off the year with a few rapid-fire, spoiler-free reviews we couldn't fit in the schedule! TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Intro, Spotlight/Notlight12:14 Super Nott...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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1:26:34
S3E13: What To Watch During Your Shudder Free Trial
Your watchlist will never be the same again. Let Mal and Preston give you the rundown on some of the best and most unique horrors that Shudder has to offer!TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Intro, Fall Discussion 7:40 Spotlight/No...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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1:19:30
S3E12: The Substance
We're celebrating the first day of October with a review of the feel-good body horror film of the year: The Substance! TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Intro, Drive-in Movies 8:20 Spotlight/Nightlight 24:28 The Substanc...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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1:19:54
S3E11: Goodwill Mystery Grab Bag (Red Eye, Stigmata, The Girl in the Crawlspace)
An airport meet cute gone wrong, an MCR fanfic, and a copyright-safe tabletop group are just some of the horrors you'll experience during our very first Goodwill Mystery Grab Bag episode!TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Intro2:12 Unboxing ...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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1:15:32
S3E10: Alien: Romulus
No, it’s not a deepfake, this is the episode all about Alien: Romulus! We also discuss the series as a whole, as well as troubling trends in recent reboots and sequels.TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Intro, Spotlight/Notlight 16...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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1:14:23
S3E9: From The Asylum #1: The Exorcist Believer vs. The Exorcists
It’s blockbuster vs. mockbuster this week, comparing Universal’s Peacock’s Blumhouse’s The Exorcist: Believer to its low-budget knock off, The Exorcists. TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Intro 2:28 Spotlight/Nightlight ...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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57:06
S3E8: Longlegs
TIME STAMPS:0:00 Intro, Spotlight/Notlight15:00 Longlegs Background18:08 Our History With Oz Perkins22:12 Spoiler-free Review42:10 Spoilers
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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1:14:22
S3E7: Maxxxine
She’s baaaack, sort of. Ti West and Mia Goth present the final (or not) movie in the X trilogy, so tune in to hear what we liked and what we didn’t, featuring a bonus chapstick corner! You won’t want to miss this (the episode, not the movie…) <...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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1:06:23
S3E6: Nicolas Cage-athon (Vampire's Kiss + Mandy)
To brace ourselves for Longlegs next week, we’re covering the horror films of Nicolas Cage! Join us as we make sense of the surrealist dark comedy Vampire’s Kiss, as well as the psychedelic revenge thriller Mandy.Preston’s Spottie: “Tra...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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1:07:06
S3E5: In A Violent Nature
Join us as we explore the woods of Northern Ontario and contemplate the meaning behind the new Shudder original, In A Violent Nature. TIME STAMPS:0:00 Intro, Spotlight/Notlight11:20 In A Violent Nature (No spoilers)32:2...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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1:11:27
S3E4: I Saw The TV Glow
We’re back from our visit to The Pink Opaque, and don’t worry, we made this travel guide for all of you. TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Intro, Spotlight/Notlight 12:18 2024 Horror 18:14 Background on I Saw The TV Glow...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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1:21:10
S3E3: Creature Features Vol. 1: Vampires (The Addiction + Let The Right One In)
TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Intro, Spotlight/Notlight 15:50 Why Vampires? 21:20 Game: “Bite, Marry, Stake” 25:50 Overview of Vampires33:25 The Bloodthirsty Trilogy 41:22 The Addiction 1:00:35 Let ...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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1:22:55
S3E2: The Strangers: Chapter One
Mal and Preston investigate the bizarre noise The Strangers: Chapter One is making in theaters, reporting back with thoughts on the film and larger insights on the corporate act of creating a horror franchise.TIME STAMPS0:00 Intro, ...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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1:17:00
S3E1: The Strangers + The Strangers: Prey At Night
Mal and Preston unmask The Strangers, along with its totally direct sequel, to find out what makes an effective home invasion film. TIME STAMPS:0:00 Intro, Spotlight/Notlight 19:45 The Strangers (2008) 42:05 T...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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1:34:22
Romance in Horror (The Fly + Lisa Frankenstein)
TIME STAMPS:0:00 Intro, Spotlight/Notlight12:20 Valentine's Game23:05 Romance In Horror Discussion29:45 The Fly50:05 Lisa Frankenstein
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1:25:43
S2E21: Sick Day Watches
Coming off of the Fog of Covid™️, Preston discusses with Mal what he watched while indisposed. TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Intro 2:55 The Discussting Horror Drink Corner™️ 3:25 Mal’s Sick Picks 10:05 S...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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1:00:52
S2E20 - Horror in 90 Minutes or Less
Here at Discussting Horror, we believe the only thing better than a 90-minute movie is an 89-minute movie. Listen to Mal and Preston discuss their favorite scary shorties.
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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1:17:41
S2E19: The Simpsons' Treehouse of Horror XXXI, XXXII, and XXXIII
Preston's music recommendation is "Songs About Leaving" by Carissa's WierdWatch MTV's Downtown for free on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLT-AXabZA7ncmo0-G4Ox82vboklbLKrPH
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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1:20:37
S2E18: Anthology Horror
Preston and Mal dive into the world of anthology horror, taking segments from various anthologies to make their own.Preston’s music recommendation is “Pono” by A Great Big Pile of LeavesFilms Discussed:Dead of NightBlack...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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1:30:36
S2E17: The Giallo Episode (Blood and Black Lace + The New York Ripper)
Prepare for the sleek and stylish in this episode, exploring the Italian film genre Giallo. Preston’s music recommendation is “American Football” by American Football.TIME STAMPS:0:00 Intro, Autumn Music Recom...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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1:00:09
S2E16: Talk To Me (2023)
Mal and Preston take a look at the surprise horror hit of the summer Talk To Me, a movie that’s probably bummed that the title Drag Me To Hell was already taken.Preston’s music recommendation: Dr. Octagonecologyst by Dr. Octagon...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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53:20
S2E15: What You Should Watch This Halloween Season
If you’re looking for some frightening flicks to watch this October, Mal and Preston have you covered with over 30 recommendations!TIME STAMPS0:00 Intro, October Schedule3:50 Show Spotties9:58 Our October Recommendations...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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1:05:27
S2E14: Feminist Horror: Take Two (The Craft + The Descent)
Back from their mid-season break, Preston and (mostly) Mal look at The Descent and The Craft through a feminist lens to see what they have to say about female friendships.TIME STAMPS 0:00 Intro, We’re Back! 2:20 Spotli...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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1:14:35