Bloody Disgusting Podcast

Craving chills and killer takes? This week, Shelby’s off, but Zena and Keenan bring the heat with special guest Chris Vander Kaay as they dive headfirst into the twisted, DIY world of horror. We’re unpacking his series FOUND FOOTAGE FINDS on FoundTV and hunting down the creepiest corners of found footage horror! We’re also digging into listener-submitted horror hot takes you won’t want to miss, breaking down James Gunn’s bold claim that “Clayface is a complete horror film,” spotlighting Jennifer Tilly’s return in School Spirits Season 3, and serving up plenty more genre goodness along the way! Next year marks the 25th ANNIVERSARY of Bloody Disgusting! If you love keeping up with all things creepy, gory, and downright horrific, we want your two cents! Get involved: https://bloody-disgusting.com/the-further/3888175/reader-survey If you’re here for the jump scares, the laughs, and a community of horror lovers, you’ve found your people. New episodes drop weekly.  Stay creepy. Stay disgusting. Got a burning horror question you want us to tackle on the show? We’re all ears! Call and leave us a message at (224) 475-1040, shoot us a text, or drop us an email @ [email protected]. Your question could be featured and answered on the next episode! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe on your favorite apps. *** // Follow The Bloody Disgusting Podcast \\  Twitter/X: @BDisgustingpod  IG: @bdisgustingpod  Bluesky: bdisgustingpod.bsky.socialFacebook: www.facebook.com/bloodydisgustingpodcast  Follow Bloody Disgusting on TikTok: @bdisgusting  // Follow Chris Vander Kaay \\  IG: @chrisvanderkaay | Bluesky: ckvanderkaay.bsky.social Watch FOUND FOOTAGE FINDS on FoundTV: https://watch.foundtv.com/show-details/found-footage-finds Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/askthemovie // Follow Zena Dixon \\  Twitter/X: @LovelyZena | IG: @realqueenofhorror/ | Bluesky: lovelyzena.bsky.social  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RealQueenofHorror/videos  TikTok: @realqueenofhorror  // Follow Shelby Novak\\ Twitter/X: @shelbybnovak | IG: @shelbybnovak/ | Bluesky: shelbybnovak.bsky.social/ / Follow Scare You To Sleep Podcast \\ Twitter/X: @scareyoutosleep  IG: @scareyoutosleep/ Bluesky: scareyoutosleep.bsky.social // Follow Keenan McClelland \\  Twitter/X: @horror_guy | IG: @horror_guy | Bluesky: horrorguy.bsky.social YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCiDnFIBSNxo-cPzSE0nDF4w TikTok: @horrorguy_ Facebook: www.facebook.com/hallowseve365/ The Every Day is Halloween Podcast: creators.spotify.com/pod/show/hallowseve365 ***    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As a bloody bonus, Shelby had the opportunity to sit down with some of the brilliant minds behind the latest Screambox original series THE TROUBLE WITH TESSA: Tony Walsh, Bethany Watson, and Dennis Cahlo! They discussed the ins and outs of creating great horror on a budget, and not falling into the trap of hand holding your audience through a story, plus so much more! //Follow THE TROUBLE WITH TESSA\\ Instagram: @thetroublewithtessa // Follow Tony Wash \\ Instagram: @⁠⁠scotchworthy⁠⁠ Bloody Bites Instagram: @⁠⁠/bloodybitestv⁠ //Follow Bethany Watson\\ Instagram: @msbethanywatson //Follow Dennis Cahlo\\ Instagram: @denniscahlo After Tessa Fowler’s skyrocketing career implodes overnight, the disgraced documentarian escapes to a small, idyllic mountain town called Lowery. It seems like the perfect place to hide: Lowery doesn’t allow cellphones, doesn’t have internet, and no one knows about Tessa’s past. Tessa’s determination to leave their investigative days behind them disappears, however, when they find a mysterious box of recordings in their rental home’s dingy basement. At first, the recordings seem to be nothing more than security footage. However, when Tessa plays a tape that appears to catch a murder in progress, they can’t help but start digging into this seemingly perfect town’s disturbing past. https://explore.screambox.com/the-trouble-with-tessa/ Got a horror question you’ve been dying to ask us? Don’t be shy, we don’t bite… much! We want to hear from you! Call and leave us a message at (224) 475-1040, shoot us a text, or drop us an email @ ⁠[email protected]⁠. Your question could be the next one we tackle live on the podcast! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe on your favorite apps. ***Follow Bloody Disgusting on TikTok: ⁠@bdisgusting⁠ *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You won't leave this episode itch-free! Welcome to the official Bloody Disgusting Podcast, your weekly plunge into all things horrifying, hilarious, and gloriously unhinged from the darkest corners of the horror world! Each week, we slash through the latest genre news, must-watch movie recs, and fan-fueled madness you won’t want to miss.  In this episode, we’re taking a cue from Meagan Navarro’s Five Skin-Crawling Parasite Horror Movies to Stream This Week with some “Would You Rather” questions that’ll make your skin crawl. We’re also diving into our favorite horror anime, dissecting our favorite horror movie settings, celebrating Robert Englund finally getting his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, unpacking the M. Night Shyamalan–Nicholas Sparks team-up, and so much more.  If you’re here for the jump scares, the laughs, and a community of horror lovers, you’ve found your people. New episodes drop weekly.  Stay creepy. Stay disgusting. Got a burning horror question you want us to tackle on the show? We’re all ears! Call and leave us a message at (224) 475-1040, shoot us a text, or drop us an email @ [email protected]. Your question could be featured and answered on the next episode! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe on your favorite apps. *** // Follow The Bloody Disgusting Podcast\\   Twitter/X: @BDisgustingpod  IG: @bdisgustingpod   Bluesky: bdisgustingpod.bsky.social Facebook: www.facebook.com/bloodydisgustingpodcast   Follow Bloody Disgusting on TikTok: @bdisgusting  // Follow Zena Dixon \\  Twitter/X: @LovelyZena | IG: @realqueenofhorror/ | Bluesky: lovelyzena.bsky.social  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RealQueenofHorror/videos  TikTok: @realqueenofhorror  // Follow Shelby Novak\\ Twitter/X: @shelbybnovak | IG: @shelbybnovak/ | Bluesky: shelbybnovak.bsky.social // Follow Scare You To Sleep Podcast \\Twitter/X: @scareyoutosleep  IG: @scareyoutosleep/ Bluesky: scareyoutosleep.bsky.social // Follow Keenan McClelland \\  Twitter/X: @horror_guy | IG: @horror_guy | Bluesky: horrorguy.bsky.social YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCiDnFIBSNxo-cPzSE0nDF4w TikTok: @horrorguy_ Facebook: www.facebook.com/hallowseve365/ The Every Day is Halloween Podcast: creators.spotify.com/pod/show/hallowseve365 ***    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let’s get intense! Zena sits down with the talented writer/director duo David Charbonier and Justin Powell to dive into their latest thriller, PUSH. The film follows Natalie, a pregnant realtor fighting for her life during a terrifying home invasion when a deranged client crashes her open house. With Natalie on the brink of giving birth, every second counts, making her survival all the more desperate. PUSH premieres on Shudder July 11th! Like their previous films, PUSH unfolds almost entirely within an isolated mansion, creating a tense, claustrophobic atmosphere. David and Justin share with Zena how PUSH started as one of their earliest scripts, inspired by David’s background as a real estate photographer. They also discuss the film’s striking cinematography, crafted by Daniel Katz, whose atmospheric, ’90s-inspired visuals perfectly amplify the suspense.  Tune in for an inside look at PUSH and the creative minds behind it! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe on your favorite apps. ***Follow Bloody Disgusting on TikTok: @bdisgusting *** // Follow David Charbonier \\ Instagram: @@daviddaniel_94 // Follow Justin Powell \\ Instagram: @jdpowell1920 // Follow Zena Dixon \\  Twitter/X: @LovelyZena | IG: @realqueenofhorror/ | Bluesky: lovelyzena.bsky.social  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RealQueenofHorror/videos  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realqueenofhorror  ***    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Need your weekly fix of horror news, killer recs, and all things spooky? Hit play and get bloody with us! This week, with Keenan out, Tony jumps in to join Shelby and Zena for a jam-packed episode! Tony gives us the inside scoop on his role as supervising producer for the upcoming SCREAMBOX original series, THE TROUBLE WITH TESSA, and shares the latest must-watch titles coming to SCREAMBOX this month.  The crew takes a chilling dive into the HELL HOUSE LLC franchise, digging into why the first film still leaves them unsettled and looking over their shoulders! Shelby spills the eerie news: Universal Studios is unleashing two year-round horror haunts! Got a horror question you’ve been dying to ask us? Don’t be shy, we don’t bite… much! We want to hear from you! Call and leave us a message at (224) 475-1040, shoot us a text, or drop us an email @ [email protected]. Your question could be the next one we tackle live on the podcast! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe on your favorite apps. ***Follow Bloody Disgusting on TikTok: @bdisgusting *** // Follow Tony Wash \\ Instagram: @scotchworthy Bloody Bites Instagram: @/bloodybitestv // Follow Shelby Novak\\ Twitter/X: @shelbybnovak | IG: @shelbybnovak/ | Bluesky: shelbybnovak.bsky.social // Follow Scare You To Sleep Podcast \\ Twitter/X: @scareyoutosleep   IG: @scareyoutosleep/ Bluesky: scareyoutosleep.bsky.social // Follow Zena Dixon \\  Twitter/X: @LovelyZena | IG: @realqueenofhorror/ | Bluesky: lovelyzena.bsky.social  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RealQueenofHorror/videos  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realqueenofhorror  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bonus episode alert! Zena sits down with two legends of the horror genre: writer-director Paul Etheredge (best known for the groundbreaking queer slasher HELLBENT) and Jeffrey Reddick (the mind behind FINAL DESTINATION and a key voice in modern horror).  They're here to talk about their latest collaboration: THE OTHER! A chilling, thought-provoking film that blends horror and psychological suspense with sharp social commentary. Together, they dive deep into the making of THE OTHER, from the layered storytelling and character development to themes of adoption, race, identity, and the creeping dread that drives the film’s core.  In THE OTHER, after years of infertility, Robin and Daniel adopt Kathelia, a mute orphan with a troubled past. But as her behavior grows more disturbing, they realize something far more sinister has entered their home…and their lives.  Currently streaming on Apple TV, Prime Video, Google Play, and Fandango.  You don’t want to miss this conversation!Do you have a question you'd like the Bloody Disgusting Podcast to answer on air? You can call and leave a message at (224) 475-1040 or text us! Or shoot us an email @ [email protected]. ***    // Follow Paul Etheredge \\  IG: @dogheaddog | Bluesky: ‪@pauletheredge.bsky.social‬ // Follow Jeffrey Reddick \\ Twitter/X: https://x.com/JeffreyaReddickIG: @jeffreyareddick | Bluesky: @jeffreyareddick.bsky.social // Follow Zena Dixon \\  Twitter/X: @LovelyZena | IG: @realqueenofhorror/ | Bluesky: lovelyzena.bsky.social  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RealQueenofHorror/videos  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realqueenofhorror  ***    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did someone say…dong central? The Dark Trio 2.0 is back, and we’re howling into the void with our Mid-Year Screams: the top 3 horror films of 2025 (so far)! But that’s not all: JURASSIC PARK is invading 7-Elevens in LA, Scarlett Johansson is checking into the cursed TOWER OF TERROR, and something unspeakable is blowing in the wind!  So strap in, get bloody with us! We have the latest horror news, trending terror, spine-chilling recs and much more all in one haunted package. Got a burning question you want answered on air? We want to hear from you! Call and leave us a message at (224) 475-1040, shoot us a text, or drop us an email at  [email protected]. Your question might just be featured in our next episode Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe on your favorite apps. *** // Follow Zena Dixon \\  Twitter/X: @LovelyZena | IG: @realqueenofhorror/ | Bluesky: lovelyzena.bsky.social  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RealQueenofHorror/videos  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realqueenofhorror  // Follow Shelby Novak \\ Twitter/X: @shelbybnovak | IG: @shelbybnovak/ | Bluesky: shelbybnovak.bsky.social // Follow Scare You To Sleep Podcast \\Twitter/X: @scareyoutosleep  IG: @scareyoutosleep/ Bluesky: scareyoutosleep.bsky.social // Follow Keenan McClelland \\  Twitter/X: @horror_guy | IG: @horror_guy | Bluesky: horrorguy.bsky.social YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiDnFIBSNxo-cPzSE0nDF4w TikTok: @horrorguy_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hallowseve365/ The Every Day is Halloween Podcast: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/hallowseve365 ***    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jess DuBois (executive producer of THE WILLOWBROOK TAPES, production consultant on TERRIFIER 3 + THE 4:30 MOVIE & production coordinator on the upcoming SHELBY OAKS) joins Keenan to talk all things indie horror, passionate horror fans & more! Jess DuBois IMDB - Instagram Donate to 6th Ave - A Horror Short Film HERE Got a movie you want us to deep dive into? We want to hear from you! Call and leave us a message at (224) 475-1040, shoot us a text, or drop us an email @ ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠. Your pick might be our next episode! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe on your favorite apps. *** Follow Bloody Disgusting on TikTok: ⁠⁠@bdisgusting⁠⁠  *** // Follow Keenan McClelland \\  Twitter/X: ⁠⁠@horror_guy⁠⁠ | IG: ⁠⁠@horror_guy⁠⁠ | Bluesky: ⁠⁠horrorguy.bsky.social⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiDnFIBSNxo-cPzSE0nDF4w⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠@horrorguy_⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/hallowseve365/⁠⁠ The Every Day is Halloween Podcast: ⁠⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/hallowseve365 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Zena, Shelby and Keenan all discuss the 1993 cult classic THE CRUSH, starring Alicia Silverstone and Cary Elwes! Join as we talk femme fatales, the importance of setting boundaries, and free ballin' in khakis. Grab a blanket, settle into your favorite spot on the couch, and get ready to get bloody. Got a movie you want us to deep dive into? We want to hear from you! Call and leave us a message at (224) 475-1040, shoot us a text, or drop us an email @ ⁠[email protected]⁠. Your pick might be our next episode! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe on your favorite apps. *** Follow Bloody Disgusting on TikTok: ⁠@bdisgusting⁠  *** // Follow Zena Dixon \\  Twitter/X: ⁠@LovelyZena⁠ | IG: ⁠@realqueenofhorror/⁠ | Bluesky: ⁠lovelyzena.bsky.social⁠  YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@RealQueenofHorror/videos⁠  TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@realqueenofhorror⁠  // Follow Shelby Novak\\ Twitter/X: ⁠@shelbybnovak⁠ | IG: ⁠@shelbybnovak/⁠ | Bluesky: ⁠shelbybnovak.bsky.social⁠ // Follow Scare You To Sleep Podcast \\Twitter/X: ⁠@scareyoutosleep⁠  IG: ⁠@scareyoutosleep/⁠ Bluesky: ⁠scareyoutosleep.bsky.social⁠ // Follow Keenan McClelland \\  Twitter/X: ⁠@horror_guy⁠ | IG: ⁠@horror_guy⁠ | Bluesky: ⁠horrorguy.bsky.social⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiDnFIBSNxo-cPzSE0nDF4w⁠ TikTok: ⁠@horrorguy_⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/hallowseve365/⁠ The Every Day is Halloween Podcast: ⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/hallowseve365 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shelby sits down with actors John R. Howley and Tori Wong, stars of the film BLEEDING. They discuss the movie's beautiful way of discussing addiction, loss, and tragically dysfunctional family in a world of vampires. You can watch BLEEDING now on Screambox! "In a world where vampire blood is harvested as a drug, two desperate teenagers on the run from a vicious dealer break into an empty house and find a sleeping girl locked inside." //Follow John R. Howley\\ Instagram: @johnrhowley //Follow Tori Wong\\ Instagram: @tori.wong TikTok: @tori.wong Grab a blanket, settle into your favorite spot on the couch, and get ready to get bloody. Got a movie you want us to deep dive into? We want to hear from you! Call and leave us a message at (224) 475-1040, shoot us a text, or drop us an email @ ⁠[email protected]⁠. Your pick might be our next episode! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe on your favorite apps. *** Follow Bloody Disgusting on TikTok: ⁠@bdisgusting⁠  *** // Follow Zena Dixon \\  Twitter/X: ⁠@LovelyZena⁠ | IG: ⁠@realqueenofhorror/⁠ | Bluesky: ⁠lovelyzena.bsky.social⁠  YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@RealQueenofHorror/videos⁠  TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@realqueenofhorror⁠  // Follow Shelby Novak\\ Twitter/X: ⁠@shelbybnovak⁠ | IG: ⁠@shelbybnovak/⁠ | Bluesky: ⁠shelbybnovak.bsky.social⁠ // Follow Scare You To Sleep Podcast \\Twitter/X: ⁠@scareyoutosleep⁠  IG: ⁠@scareyoutosleep/⁠ Bluesky: ⁠scareyoutosleep.bsky.social⁠ // Follow Keenan McClelland \\  Twitter/X: ⁠@horror_guy⁠ | IG: ⁠@horror_guy⁠ | Bluesky: ⁠horrorguy.bsky.social⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiDnFIBSNxo-cPzSE0nDF4w⁠ TikTok: ⁠@horrorguy_⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/hallowseve365/⁠ The Every Day is Halloween Podcast: ⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/hallowseve365 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices