Horror Dads

Step right up, horror fans, and enter the twisted world of carnival nightmares.  Tune in as the Horror Dads take you on a blood-curdling tour through ten of the most terrifying horror films set in the eerie, chaotic world of amusement parks, carnivals, and festivals.

From cursed rides to sinister sideshows, these films are guaranteed to make you think twice before stepping foot into your next fairground.  We’ll explore how each film taps into the sinister side of what should be a place of fun and joy—turning it into a twisted playground of fear. 

Not interested in the introductory banter and want to get right to the episode?  Please find time stamps of our segments below if you’d like to skip ahead:

What We’re Watching: 3:20 

What We’ve Been Buying: 8:35

What We’re Wearing: 10:45

Family Antic: 12:08

Plugs: 12:22

Carnival of Terrors - 10 Amusement Park and Festival Horror Films: 14:45

In this special episode of Horror Dads, John and Jamie sit down with the prolific Horror Composer, Alexander Taylor.  Alex has been the mastermind behind some of the more haunting scores in horror cinema. We take the episode to explore the origins and process around his compositions, and review the techniques used to build tension and dread through sound. 

From eerie ambient sounds to heart-pounding orchestral pieces, we uncover how Alex brings horror to life through music.  Whether you're a fan of horror films, a music lover, or someone curious about the craft behind your favorite scares, this episode offers a rare and fascinating look into the world of horror composition. 

As always, we round out our discussion by covering 3 inspiring scores, and the films behind those scores, in the horror genre.

Not interested and the banter and want to get right to the episode? Time stamps on our segments can be found below:

What We’ve Been Watching: 1:15

What We’re Buying: 9:08

What We’re Wearing: 11:00

Family Antic: 11:45

Plugs: 13:10

Interview With Alexander Taylor: 14:22

The Horror Dads return for a spine-chilling episode where they dive back into the shadows to unearth horror films that they once dismissed. Sometimes, a movie doesn't hit the mark on the first watch, but what if it deserves a second chance? Join John and Jamie as they explore the horror flicks that, for one reason or another, may not have worked for them the first time through.  The Horror Dads focus on 10 film for this episode - some, with a whole new perspective, and others…well, you’ll have to see! 

Not interested in the banter and want to get straight to the episode?  Please find time stamps of our segments below: 

What We’ve Been Watching: 4:45

What We’ve Been Buying: 7:45

What We’re Wearing: 11:20

Family Antic: 12:40

Plugs: 14:50

Second Chance Horror: 16:50

The Horror Dads are back with a new episode on deep sea terrors and cover 10 Shark Films that bite back.  Join John and Jamie as they dive into the dark abyss of the ocean’s depths and encounter some of the better shark-related Horror Films.  Just in time for vacation season…if you’re taking a trip anytime soon, you should listen to this first!

Not interested in the banter, and would like to skip directly to the Top-10 List?  Please find time stamps below for our segments: 

What We’re Watching: 3:25

What We’re Buying: 10:48

What We’re Wearing: 14:04

Family Antic: 14.45

Plugs: 17:24

10 Shark Films: 18:55 

The Horror Dads are honored to be joined by Andre Gower, actor and star of the 1987 Fred Dekker film, Monster Squad. Andre plays the lead role of 'Sean' in Monster Squad and went on to make a documentary about the film called Wolfman's Got Nards. Tune in for some captivating conversation and a behind the scenes look at one of our all time favorite 80's films, Monster Squad.

Want to skip the banter and get straight to our interview with Andre? Please find time stamps of our segments below:

What We're Watching: 4:00

What We're Buying: 7:15

What We're Wearing: 8:43

Family Antic: 9:45

Plugs: 14:45

Interview with Andre Gower: 16:00

The Horror Dads dedicate an episode to 10 Horror Films that take place in the woods.  John and Jamie avoid the obvious classics (like Friday the 13th and The Burning), and spend time on some lesser-known films that take place in the great outdoors.  Summer is here, and many are planning their camping adventures - this episode might make you think twice before you head into the woods…

Not interested in the banter and want to get right to the episode?  Please find time stamps of our segments below:

What We’re Watching: 2:00

What We’re Buying: 7:48

What We’re Wearing: 10:05 

Family Antic: 10:57

Plugs: 13:32

10 Horror Forest Films: 20:00

The Horror Dads are joined by author and friend Z.C. Krol to discuss a few Horror Treasures that you can currently find streaming on Tubi. For this episode, we are Streaming Screams on only one platform, and that is Tubi. Tubi is an ad-supported VOD service with over 40,000 movies and TV shows...but what happens when you dig deep through the archives of these 40,000 films? You come up with some Hidden Horror Treasures.

Please find time stamps of the segments below in case you'd like to skip around:

What We've Been Watching: 2:20

What We've Been Buying: 8:25

What We're Wearing: 13:30

Family Antic: 15:35

Plugs: 20:25

Tubi or Not Tubi Game: 24:00

Interview with Z.C. Krol: 31:22

Horror Treasures On Tubi: 53:52

Having a roommate is something that most of us can relate to.  Luckily, most of the time having a roommate is a great experience, and allows you to build a life-long friend.  But sometimes…it can be much less than great, even terrifying.  Tune in as the Horror Dads talk about 10 different Horror Movie Roommates, some of whom are a dream come true, and others a nightmare in the flesh. 

Not interested in the banter and want to get straight to the Top-10 list?  You can find timestamps outlining our segments below: 

• What We’re Wearing: 3:12
• What We’ve Been Watching: 4:20
• Family Antic: 13:15
• What We’ve Been Buying: 16:40
• Plugs: 18:55
• 10 Horror Roommates: 20:23

The Horror Dads are joined by their friends and mentors, Mikey and Matty from the Alone in the Dark Horror Podcast to discuss one of the most important franchises in horror history: Friday the 13th. The Jason Voorhees legacy lives through 12 different films, all of which are discussed in detail. Tune in while the crew banter through ranking all of the installments of the Friday the 13th franchise (including Freddy Vs. Jason and the 2009 Friday the 13th).

Find out more about the Alone in the Dark Horror Podcast HERE.

The Horror Dads are thrilled to be joined by Writer and Director , Stephen Cognetti. Stephen has written and directed all four of the Hell House, LLC films. John and Jamie interview Stephen as a fellow Horror Dad, and talk through all things Hell House and get amazing insights around the franchise.

Interested in skipping the banter and getting right to the interview? Time stamps that outline our segments may be found below:

What We've Been Watching: 2:28

What We've Been Buying: 8:00

What We're Wearing: 12:50

Family Antic and Plugs: 14:22

Interview with Stephen Cognetti: 21:44