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 The Blackcoat’s Daughter to I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House, Longlegs, and The Keeper, his movies trade jump scares for atmosphere, silence, and emotional dread — and not everyone is on board.

Is this “thinking man’s horror” pushing the genre forward… or is it alienating audiences who just want to be scared?

We dig into:

• What makes Osgood Perkins’ style so unique
• Why his films are slow, quiet, and deeply unsettling
• Why some horror fans love him — and others can’t stand his work
• Whether this kind of psychological, arthouse horror is the future of the genre
• And why his films linger long after the credits roll

Love the slow burn? Hate the ambiguity? Somewhere in between?

This episode isn’t about agreeing — it’s about what we want horror to be.

 Let us know where you stand in the comments.