After The Scream with Chris & Jess
The podcast is a celebration of horror and the filmmakers who make it. We review horror films and TV series and talk to the creatives who work hard to make them, including sharing the behind-the-scenes. And we will be throwing in filmmaking tips from my years on set. Bring your favorite drink to the show- laugh and scream. It's a crazy good time!
Episodes
59 episodes
Hokum Review: Adam Scott Can't Even Save This!
Is Hokum actually one of the best horror movies of the year… or just all atmosphere and no story?Chris and Jess break down the latest horror release starring Adam Scott, diving into the film’s creepy atmosphere, slow-burn tension, confusing...
Why Lee Cronin's Mummy Movie Feels So Off!
In this episode, we break down Lee Cronin's The Mummy and why it feels so off from what you’d expect. Instead of a traditional mummy movie built around mythology and curses, this leans heavily into possession horror, feeling clo...
Faces of Death 2026 Shocked Me... But Not How You Think!
In this episode of After the Scream, I review Faces of Death (2026)—a film I didn’t expect to like, but ended up finding surprisingly effective. Directed by Daniel Goldhaber and co-written with Isa Ma...
How Tobin Bell & Tony Todd joined our movie? - Bunker Interview
In this episode, we sit down with filmmakers Brian Hanson and Charles Bunch, the creators behind the Syfy horror film The Bunker. They take us inside the making of their film, from the early concept to the hars...
Ready Or Not 2: Actually GOOD?! (Shocking Truth)
Chris and Jess review Ready or Not 2—the sequel nobody asked for… but one we actually had a blast with. With Samara Weaving back and absolutely killing it again, plus the original directors Matt Bettinelli-Olp...
Dolly Review: Have We Finally Found the Next Horror Icon?
In this review of Dolly, I break down why this gritty, grindhouse slasher worked so well for me. With strong Texas Chain Saw Massacre vibes, a disturbing new killer, and a raw 1970s-style aesthetic, this film feels like a thro...
The Bride Movie Review: I Nearly Walked Out!
In this episode of After the Scream, we break down Maggie Gyllenhaal’s The Bride! — and let’s just say… we did not walk out feeling the same way.Set in a stylized, gothic 1930s Chicago, the film follows Frankens...
Nostalgia Bait? Scream 7 Review!
SCREAM 7 REVIEW | Nostalgia vs Substance? Is the Satire Still There?Chris and Jess are divided.In this episode of After the Scream, we break down Scream 7 and the big question surrounding the franchise right...
Cold Storage: Does Comedy KILL Fear?!
In this review of Cold Storage (2026), we break down the new horror-comedy starring Liam Neeson and Joe Keery and ask a bigger question: Do horror comedies actually work?Cold Storage follows two night-shift emplo...
Trent Duncan's Horror Masterclass: AXES & O'S Movie
This week, we sit down with filmmaker, writer, director, and producer Trent Duncan to talk about his latest film, Axes and Os, dropping on Amazon and Apple this weekend.From crafting a Valentine’s Day horror film to c...
We Fought About Strangers Chapter 3 Movie!
In this review of The Strangers: Chapter 3, we’re split. Jess enjoyed it, while I didn’t connect as much. The film has some strong, brutal moments, solid performances, and is shot really well, but messy writing, pacing issues, and...
Send Help Review -I like it BUT where is the HORROR?
In this episode of After the Scream, I break down Sam Raimi’s latest film, Send Help — a wild, darkly funny survival thriller that blends horror and comedy in a way only Raimi can pull off. I talk about the great acting by Rachel McAd...
Osgood Perkins: Brilliant Horror or Boring Pretension?
Osgood Perkins is one of the most divisive voices in modern horror — and that’s exactly why we had to talk about him.In this episode, Chris and Jess break down why Perkins’ films feel so different from everything else in the genre. From ...
Keeper! A HORROR movie you wont GET?
In this episode of After the Scream with Chris & Jess, we dive into The Keeper, a slow-burn, atmospheric horror film that sparked a very different reaction between the two of us.Chris really connected with this o...
This was a SCARY Movie - Primate Review
In this episode of After the Scream with Chris & Jess, I break down one of the more surprising HORROR films to come along recently. It’s creepy, intense, and genuinely scary at times—while also clearly pulling inspiration from...
Top 8 Horror Films of 2025
On this episode of After the Scream, we count down our Top 8 Horror Films of 2025—and yes, some of these picks might seriously surprise you. This year’s list highlights not just big titles, but a strong wave of first-time indie...
Horror Fans, you might NOT like it! We Bury the Dead
On this episode of After the Scream, we review We Bury the Dead, a newer horror film that leans hard into atmosphere, grief, and the emotional fallout of a world shaped by mass death. This is a slow-burn, character-driven story ...
Our Name HAS Changed!! No longer the Horror Comedy Hangout
Welcome to After the Scream with Chris & Jess (formerly Horror Comedy Hangout)! Same great podcast, now with a fresh name, where we bring you fun interviews, honest reviews, and all the latest in horror. Whether it’s ...
Forget the Original... This is Silent Night, Deadly Night!
Chris and Jess break down Silent Night, Deadly Night (2025), a remake that genuinely surprised us and ended up being one we really loved. We dig into what works, how the story approaches its characters and themes, and why t...
The Ugly Stepsister: Is Beauty a Curse??
THE UGLY STEPSISTER Review | Body Horror, Fairy Tales, Beauty StandardsIn this episode, Chris and Jess dive deep into The Ugly Stepsister (2025) — the disturbing, Norwegian body-horror reimagining of ...
Blumhouse, you made us do this!! - FNaF 2 Review
On this episode of The Horror Comedy Hangout, Chris and Jess dive into Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, a sequel built for the fans, but somehow still feeling like it forgot what made the franchise fun in the first place. ...
The SECRET Formula Behind Iconic Horror Villains? Bad Haircut Movie Review
And can you really hate a villain once you hear their side?Chris and Jess dive into Bad Haircut — one of the strangest, funniest, and most unexpectedly emotional horror films of the year — and its unforgettable...
Did you catch these hidden clues? FNaF 2 Trailer Review!
Chris and Jess are back—AND SO IS FREDDY! In this episode of The Horror Comedy Hangout, we tear into the brand-new Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 trailer and hunt down every hidden clue, Easter egg, and blink-and-you’ll-miss...
The Ultimate Halloween Showdown Review - ICK vs. Scared Shitless
Halloween Special! Chris and Jess from The Horror Comedy Hangout dive into two outrageously over-the-top horror comedies: Scared Shitless and ICK. We break down what works, what doesn’t, and why these twisted, hila...
A Halloween Feast Exclusive Interview: Guile Branco & Asia Lynn Pitts
In this episode of The Horror Comedy Hangout, hosts Chris and Jess chat with Guile Branco — writer, director, and star of A Halloween Feast — and Asia Lynn Pitts, an actor who brings the film’s characters, including the unforgettable g...