Today I was joined by Matt Serafini to talk about his latest novel, Feeders and the horrors of social media. We talked about our relationship to social media and the horrors therein. Books Mentioned: Feeders by Matt Serafini We Had to Remove This Post by Hanna Bervoets with Emma Rault (Translator) #murdertrending by Gretchen McNeil Come Knocking by Mike Bockoven Influencer by Adam Cesare Monsters We Have Made by Lindsay Starck Mewing by Chloe Spencer Check out the final girl songs here !...
Jun 03, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 228
Full episode is available on Patreon This is a tidbit from the latest episdoe of the House at the End of Fear Street, a patreon series going over the books in the Fear Street franchise. Author and bookseller Stephanie Rose joins me to talk about another wacky (but romantic??) entry into the Fear Street franchise. This one is for the Casper girlies because what do you do when there's a ghost in your bedroom? Find out when we break down what happens in Haunted....
May 30, 2025•8 min•Ep. 227
It’s Summer Scares time and this year author and Summer Scares spokesperson Kendare Blake and Jocelyn are here to go through this years book selections and resources! Summer Scares Resources , including the wonderful programming guide! Books Mentioned: Reprieve by James Han Mattson The Luminous Dead by Caitlin Starling Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke and Other Misfortunes by Eric LaRocca Devils Unto Dust by Emma Berquist The Getaway by Lamar Giles Find Him Where You Left Him Dead by...
May 20, 2025•32 min•Ep. 226
Anette joins me once again to talk about horror stories featuring a protagonist with powers. Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com Books Mentioned: Carrie by Stephen King The Gravekeeper series by Darcy Coates Allison by Jeff Strand Border by John Ajvde Lindqvist The Power by Naomi Alderman The Passage by Justin Cronin If It Bleeds by Stephen King The Devil and Mrs. Davenport by Paulette Kennedy When the Wolf Comes Home by Nat Cassidy The Haunting of Room 904 by Erika T Wurth The Miriam Black...
May 06, 2025•57 min•Ep. 225
Adam from Thehauntedbookstagram is here to help me unpack the wildest Fear Street entry to date, Missing. When Mark and Cara's parents don't come home for a few days they begin to wonder if their parents (just a pair of normal traveling computer mainframe specialists) could be in danger. https://patreon.com/booksinthefreezer
Apr 25, 2025•6 min•Ep. 224
I was joined by author Nat Cassidy to talk about dads in horror, daddy issues, just "the dad of it all" and of course, When the Wolf Comes Home. Books Mentioned: When the Wolf Comes Home by Nat Cassidy Scream All Night by Derek Milman Whalefall by Daniel Kraus Book of Accidents by Chuck Wendig Hamlet by Shakespeare Just Like Home by Sarah Gailley The Shining by Stephen King Interview with the Vampire by Anne Rice Frankenstein by Mary Shelley Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic by Allison Bechdel...
Apr 22, 2025•1 hr 54 min•Ep. 223
Anna from AnnaRose Reads is here to talk about the third Fear Street book, The Overnight. What happens when a bunch of teens spend the night on Fear Island by themselves? Listen and find out. Listen the rest of the episode here: https://patreon.com
Apr 11, 2025•5 min•Ep. 222
Are you seeing double? Jocelyn is on the pod to talk about a topic that sent me into an existential spiral. We're talking doppelgängers and doubles today. Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com Books Mentioned: 3:59 by Gretchen McNeil The Stepford Wives by Ira Levin Such Lovely Skin by Tatiana Schlote-Bonne The Changeling by Victor LaValle The Watchers by A.M. Shine Stranger with My Face by Lois Duncan The Jolly Corner by Henry James The Dark Half by Stephen King The Outsider by Stephen King F...
Apr 08, 2025•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 221
Here is a little bit of my conversation with Brian McAuley about the second book in the Fear Street series, The Surprise Party. How many parties are these people going to? Will these boys get therapy? Find out on this episode of The House at the End of Fear Street Full episode available at: https://patreon.com/booksinthefreezer
Mar 28, 2025•5 min•Ep. 220
What books are we recommending based on songs from Blondie, Arctic Monkeys and Death Cab for Cutie? Listen to find out. The Devil Takes You Home by Gabino Iglesias The Favorites by Layne Fargo House of Beth by Kerry Cullen Cackle by Rachel Harrison The Return by Rachel Harrison Chlorine by Jade Song The Villa by Rachel Hawkins Cursed Bunny: Stories by Bora Chung What the World Will Look Like When All the Water Leaves Us: Stories by Laura Van Den Berg The Third Hotel by Laura Van Berg American Ra...
Mar 25, 2025•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 219
PUNK Goes Horror is available now! Books Mentioned: Punk Goes Horror edited by William Sterling Schrader’s Chord by Scott Leeds Sleep Alone by J.A.W. McCarthy Polyphemus by Zachary Ashford A Gift of Death by Daniel Volpe Toured to Death by John Wayne Comunale...
Mar 18, 2025•39 min•Ep. 218
Full episode available to Malevolent Spirit members on Patreon . Here is a peak at the first episode of The House at the End of Fear Street where I talk about the Fear Street books. Cameron Chaney was here as the first guest to talk about The New Girl! What is her deal? What does Lisa see in Cory? Will the gymnastics come into play at some point in this story? What is your favorite Fear Street book?...
Mar 14, 2025•17 min•Ep. 217
Author Erika T. Wurth joins the pod today to talk about the horrors of siblings and some of our favorite familial horror duos, and of course, The Haunting of Room 904. Books Mentioned: The Haunting of Room 904 by Erika T. Wurth How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix Diavola by Jennifer Throne Blood on Her Tongue by Johanna Van Veen A Head Full of Ghosts by Paul Tremblay We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson The Honeys by Ryan LaSala A Black and Endless Sky by Matthew Lyons ...
Mar 11, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 216
Quincy is back and we are talking the horrors of teaching with the books we are talking about today. Class is in session Books mentioned: Apt Pupil by Stephen King Confessions by Kanae Minato Penance by Kanae Minato Tampa by Alyssa Nutting Pet by Catherine Chidgey My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell For Your Own Good by Samantha Downing Violent Faculties by Charlene Elsby They Never Learn by Layne Fargo " Descent " by Carmen Maria Machado Battle Royale by Koushun Takami Orbital by Samantha...
Feb 25, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 215
It's Yellowjackets season, baby! Buzz! Buzz! Buzz! And to celebrate a new season, I thought I would repost this conversation I had with the wonderful Kristen Anderson from the Guide to the Unknown Podcast we recorded after season 1. Books Mentioned: We Ride Upon Sticks by Quan Barry The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix Fantasticland by Mike Bockoven The Ruins by Scott Smith The Return by Rachel Harrison The Troop by Nick Cutter Beauty Queens by Libba Bray The Hunger by Alma Katsu The In...
Feb 18, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 214
We are talking transgressive horror on the pod today and author Emma E. Murray is here to help us wade into these bleak and uncomfortable waters. Let me know. Is Emma right? Should I watch Anti-Christ? Movies Mentioned: Martyrs Excision Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer Videodrome Crash Anti-Christ Books Mentioned: Shoot Me in the Face on a Beautiful Day by Emma E. Murray The Drowning Machine and Other Obsessions by Emma E. Murray Geek Love by Katherine Dunn Tell Me I'm Worthless by Allison Rum...
Feb 11, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 213
Grady Hendrix is back in the house and we are talking about all them witches. We also discuss: which beloved show could have been improved by making the main duo witches? Which Taylor Swift song is giving witchy energy? Books Mentioned: Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix How to Become a Sensuous Witch by Aragail, Valaria Undead Girl Gang by Lily Anderson (episode with BJ Colangelo) Witch by Christopher Pike Conjuring the Witch by Jessica Leonard Rosemary's Baby by Ira Levin Conjure Wi...
Jan 28, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 212
New year, new books to add to your TBR! I'm talking about the horror books to look forward to from January to June. Books Mentioned: Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix Wake Up, Open Your Eyes by Clay McLeod Chapman At Dark, I Become Loathsome by Eric LaRocca The Lamb by Lucy Rose Our Winter Monster by Dennis Mahoney The Poorly Made and Other Things by Sam Rebelein Hot Singles in Your Area by Jordan Shively Beta Vulgaris by Margie Sarsfield Sick Houses: Haunted Homes and the Architectu...
Jan 14, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 211
Let's say goodbye to the year by talking about our favorite books of 2024. Who else would be by my side than OG Co-Host Rachel? I wanted to apologize about the audio quality. I had microphone issues for this recording What were your favorite horror books of the year? Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2024/12/31/episode-192-best-horror-books-of-2024-with-rachel/ Final Girl Playlist Patreon...
Dec 31, 2024•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 210
I got to speak to the one and only Nick Cutter to talk about books we are putting right in the freezer and his new novel, The Queen. Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com Final Girl Playlist
Nov 19, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 209
CJ Leede is in the house! (it's a haunted house and the monster is religious trauma) We are talking religious horror today, and some books that scared us more than our traumatic upbringings! Final Girl Playlist Shownotes: Https://booksinthefreezer.com
Oct 29, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 208
Nobody's down here except the FBI's most unwanted. That's right, we are talking about one of the most beloved shows of the 90's The X-Files, and joining me today are my pals Jocelyn Codner and Anette, and we are ready to see if the truth is really out there. We're talking Home, Bad Blood, Sanguinarium, and more favorites this week. E. Jean Carroll piece Final Girl Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1kxmKaNzPkZk97EoHQz9EH Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com...
Oct 22, 2024•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 207
Have a nice day... I was joined by ray of goth sunshine Angela Sylvaine as she talked to me about her latest book Chopping Spree and the horror (but mostly glory) of malls. Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com
Oct 15, 2024•59 min•Ep. 206
Author Johnny Compton stopped by to talk about his latest novel, Devils Kill Devils and devilish characters in horror fiction. Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com
Oct 08, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 205
This was a Patreon episode from May 2022, where I talked about Under the Skin by Michel Faber with my friend Laura. We also talk about the movie and that episode is still available to access on Patreon. We are talking SPOILERS Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com
Oct 01, 2024•55 min•Ep. 204
Rachel Harrison is back in the house and we are talking So Thirsty! And with that: vampirism, aging anxiety, friendships that evolve, disasters, and more. Final Girl Playlist Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com
Sep 24, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 203
Weenies Rejoice! Your girl, Emily Hughes and I are talking you through and giving you readalikes for five horror movies this episode. Not only that, we are talking Horror for Weenies the book, our horror origins/scarring moments, classic sitcoms, the importance of brat summer and more! Movies mentioned: Cuckoo (2024) The First Omen (2024) When Evil Lurks (2023) 28 Days Later Talk to Me (2023) Check out the Final Girl Playlist Shownotes: https:/http://booksinthefreezer.com/?p=5667...
Sep 10, 2024•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 202
I am joined by author Katrina Monroe to talk about books that explore grief through the lens of horror Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com
Aug 27, 2024•59 min•Ep. 201
Listen up, campers, Josh Winning is on the pod this week and we are heading to the mess hall because we have a lot of summer camp horror to discuss. You won't want to miss this one Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com
Aug 13, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 200
Submitted for the approval of the Midnight Society, I call this story, the tale of the Are You Afraid of the Dark readalikes. Let's talk dopplegangers, haunted cameras and turning into dolls in this nostalgic look at hit 90's show
Jul 30, 2024•56 min•Ep. 199
