The THING about Films
Are you the one your friends turn to for horror recommendations? Do you have a running list of the best practical effects? Then you're one of us. The THING about Films is your weekly sanctuary for all things horror. We review the new, revere the classics, and unearth the hidden gems of the genre. From the goriest body horror to the quietest ghost story, no subgenre is off-limits. This is more than a podcast; it's a community for those who truly love to be scared.
Podcasting since 2025 • 29 episodes
The THING about Films
Latest Episodes
|Re-Animator (1985) Turns 40: The Neon-Green Splatter Classic That’ll Make You Side-Eye Your Fridge
We just crawled back out of the morgue with our hair full of fake blood and our brain full of neon-green science choices. This week on The THING about Films, Ambrose and Kelly revisit Re-Animator (1985) for its 40th anniversary and ask the only...
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Episode 3
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| How Poltergeist Changed Horror: Practical Effects, PG-13 Origins, and Haunted House Legacies
Nice suburban house. Cute family. Cozy living room TV. And then… the static talks back.In this episode of The THING about Films, Ambrose and Kelly go all-in on Poltergeist (1982) — the haunted-house classic that traumatized a generation,...
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Episode 2
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|The Autopsy of Jane Doe: The Ritual Behind the Corpse
Episode SummaryAmbrose and Kelly are back for Season 2! After a quick catch-up, the duo dives into the bold, smart, and often nasty era of 2010s horror. They explore why "small" horror films like Green Room and Better...
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Season 2
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[FREE PREMIUM EPISODE] The Scream Queens Podcast Episode 1: Welcome to Derry Updates & The Long Walk Reveal
⚠️ LIMITED TIME FREE PREVIEW! ⚠️Welcome to the debut of the Scream Queens Horror News Show! We are unlocking Episode 1 for everyone to give you a taste of what’s behind the velvet curtain.Love what you hear? The V...
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Episode 1
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|Black Phone 2 The Grabber’s Frozen-Hell Return + The Big “No-Kill” Controversy
Grab your parkas and check the phone lines—we’re heading back to Colorado, but the rules have changed. This week, Ambrose and Kelly dive deep into the snow-covered hellscape of Black Phone 2.The sequel takes a massive swing, pivoting fro...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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