
Dissecting Horror
Examining the anatomy of fear in film, television and literature.
Episodes
28 episodes
Nosferatu 2024 | 1979 | 1922 | A Controversial Comparison | Spoiler-free Review
Hello, horrorphiles. In this spoiler-free episode, we’ll review Robert Eggers’s Nosferatu, starring Bill Skarsgård, Lily Rose Depp, Willem Dafoe and Nicholas Hoult.“A gothic tale of obsession between a haunted young woman and th...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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56:26

Gremlins 40th Anniversary | Spoiler-free Review
Hello, horrorphiles. In this festive Christmas special, we’ll review Gremlins, now celebrating its 40th anniversary. This dissection will be spoiler-free.“A young man inadvertently breaks three important rules concerning his new pet and...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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37:47

Dissecting Hocus Pocus vs. Hocus Pocus 2 | Spoiler-free Review
Hello, horrorphiles. In this episode, we dissect the 1993 film, Hocus Pocus, comparing and contrasting it with its 2022 sequel, Hocus Pocus 2 on Disney+. This dissection will be spoiler-free.Hocus Pocus: “A teenage boy named Max and his...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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59:27

What is Reality Horror? | Beyond Found Footage.
Hello, horrorphiles. In this episode, we dissect the subgenre of Found Footage, along with its broader subgenre of "Reality Horror." This dissection will be spoiler-free.“Found footage is a cinematic technique in which all or a substant...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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55:57

ABIGAIL | Style Over Substance? | Mostly Spoiler-free Movie Review
Hello, horrorphiles. In this episode, we dissect the film, Abigail, now streaming on Peacock. This dissection will be mostly spoiler-free.“While holding the 12-year-old daughter of a powerful underworld figure captive, a group of kidnap...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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50:35

Stopmotion - Spoiler-free Review | Under the Radar Indie Body Horror Gem or Missed Opportunity?
Hello, horrorphiles. In this episode, we dissect the film, Stopmotion, now streaming on Shudder. This dissection will be spoiler-free.“A talented stop-motion animator becomes consumed by the grotesque world of her horrifying creations—w...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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59:50

Interview with the Vampire 1994 Film starring Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt | Spoiler-free
Hello, horrorphiles. In this spoiler-free episode we dissect the 1994 film, Interview with the Vampire starring Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt and Kirsten Dunst. Directed by Neil Jordan.“The selfishly evil vampire Lestat seduces Louis i...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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43:25

Interview with the Vampire | Novel by Anne Rice | Spoiler-free
Hello, horrorphiles. In this spoiler-free episode we dissect Interview with the Vampire, a novel by Anne Rice.“This is the story of Louis, as told in his own words, of his journey through mortal and immortal life. Louis recount...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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38:54

The X-Files vs. Doctor Who: A Dissection Double Feature
Hello, horrorphiles. In this exciting double feature, we have each selected one episode from a favorite series to introduce to the other. Steven chose The X-Files: Bad Blood with guest stars Patrick Renna and Luke Wilson while Kelsey chose Doct...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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56:14

Dissecting Van Helsing Starring Hugh Jackman and Kate Beckinsale
Hello, horrorphiles. In this episode, we dissect the 2004 Stephen Sommers film, Van Helsing with Hugh Jackman and Kate Beckinsale.“The famed monster hunter [Van Helsing] is sent to Transylvania to stop Count Dracula, who is using Dr. Fr...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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52:57

Dissecting NOS4A2 by Joe Hill | Novel, Series and Audiobook Spoiler-free Review
Hello, horrorphiles. In this episode, we dissect the horror novel NOS4A2 by Joe Hill along with the TV series starring Zachary Quinto and audiobook narrated by Kate Mulgrew.“NOS4A2 is a horror novel about a woman trying to save her ...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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45:54

Dissecting The Innkeepers by Ti West | Spoiler-free Review
Hello, horrorphiles. In this episode, we dissect the 2011 film, The Innkeepers, written and directed by Ti West and starring Sara Paxton and Pat Healy.“During the final days at the Yankee Pedlar Inn, two employees determine...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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35:12

Dissecting Trick 'r Treat | Spoiler-free Halloween Special
Hello, horrorphiles. In this Halloween special we dissect the 2007 movie, Trick 'r Treat written and directed by Michael Doherty and staring Brian Cox, Anna Paquin and Dylan Baker.“Five interwoven stories that occur on Hall...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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59:35

Dissecting The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster | Spoiler-free
Hello, horrorphiles. In this podcast we dissect "The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster," now playing on Shudder."Vicaria is a brilliant teenager who believes death is a disease that can be cured. After the brutal murder of her brother, s...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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44:41

Dissecting The Dead Zone (1983), TV Series (2003) and Stephen King Novel | Spoiler-free
Hello, horrorphiles. In this podcast we dissect the 1983 David Cronenberg film, "The Dead Zone" starring Christopher Walken and compare it against the 1979 Stephen King novel and 2003 television series. In this classic supernatural thriller, “A...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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54:32

Dissecting Martyrs 2015 | Worst Remake Ever? | Spoiler-free
Hello, horrorphiles. A remake of the 2008 classic French horror film of the same name, Martyrs 2015 was produced by Blumhouse pictures. Jason Blum himself said of the film, "Making the remake destroyed the original in every way and the...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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42:53

Dissecting Martyrs 2008 | New French Extremity Horror | Spoiler-free
Hello, Horrorphiles. In this episode, we dissect the 2008 French Extremity classic, Martyrs. Directed by Pascal Laugier and staring Mylène Jampanoï and Morjiana Alaoui. “Lucie is plagued by reoccurring nightmares of w...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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50:10

Dissecting The Haunting, 1999 | Love It or Hate It?
Hello, horrorphiles. In this episode, we dissect the 1999 film, The Haunting directed by Jan de Bont and based on the Shirley Jackson novel, The Haunting of Hill House. Starring Liam Neeson, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Owen Wilson a...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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49:17

Dissecting The Haunting, 1963 | Directed by Robert Wise
Hello, horrorphiles. Here we dissect the classic 1963 film, The Haunting directed by Robert Wise and based on the Shirley Jackson novel, The Haunting of Hill House. Starring Julie Harris, Claire Bloom, Richard Johnson and Russ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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35:45

Dissecting The Haunting of Hill House Novel by Shirley Jackson
Hello, horrorphiles. In our first literary dissection, we examine the 1959 horror novel, The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson. This classic haunted house book was the basis for The Haunting (1963 and 1999) as well as ...
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Episode 8
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54:50

Are Female Filmmakers Oppressed? Ft. Lady MCreepsta
Hello, horrorphiles. With special guest, creepypasta curator/narrator Lady MCreepsta, we dissect whether Hollywood truly gatekeeps women as filmmakers today, and the state of diversity and representation versus filmmaker merit.Lady MCre...
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Episode 7
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18:49

She Will | Spoiler-free Review of the Witch Horror Film on Shudder | Ft. Lady MCreepsta | Starring Alice Krige
Hello, horrorphiles. With special guest, creepypasta curator/narrator Lady MCreepsta, we review the Shudder exclusive, "She Will" starring Alice Krige, Malcolm McDowell and Kota Eberhardt. Directed by Charlotte Colbert. Written by Charlotte Col...
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Episode 6
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57:55

Krampus vs. Rare Exports | Christmas Horror Special
In this Christmas Horror Special, we examine the films, Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale vs. Krampus starring Toni Collette and Adam Scott, directed by Michael Dougherty. This dissection is spoiler-free.
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Episode 5
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53:00

Dissecting SMILE Directed by Parker Finn | Where'd it go wrong? | SPOILERS
Hello, horrorphiles. Here, we’ll continue examining Smile, directed by Parker Finn and starring Sosie Bacon. This dissection will contain SPOILERS. Listen to part one for talk that is spoiler-free.This is Dissecting Horror: Exam...
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Episode 4
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42:36

Dissecting SMILE Directed by Parker Finn | Spoiler-free
Hello, horrorphiles. In this episode, we’ll examine Smile, directed by Parker Finn and starring Sosie Bacon. This dissection is being presented in two episodes. This first talk will be spoiler-free.This is Dissecting Horror: Exa...
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Episode 3
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42:39
