HAPPY NERD PROM! We’re back with a giant sized San Diego Comic Con edition of Fright School! This week we welcome Matt Kelly, one of the hilarious hosts of the Horror Movie Night podcast, to discuss 1987’s THE MONSTER SQUAD! As usual, we do our best to talk about everything but the movie. Joshua tries to make “totally” fetch again. Matt is single-handedly responsible for killing the video store. Joe is a reticent fat kid of the 80's. You're a part of the goddamn club, aren't you? Does the Wolfma...
Jul 17, 2018•1 hr 52 min
We're busting out of our hiatus with a field trip to see the new A24 film HEREDITARY (2018). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 07, 2018•48 min
After an extended hiatus, Fright School is back with a vengeance! In this much anticipated episode, we discuss the delectable Hong Kong horror film DUMPLINGS (2004). We're so happy to be back, and can't wait for you to see what we have planned! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 06, 2018•1 hr 10 min
Getting caught up on Fright School! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 13, 2018•43 min
WE'RE BACK IN SESSION! What better way to celebrate the return of Fright School than with the high school classic CARRIE (1976) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 13, 2018•1 hr 25 min
Another year, another SCARY X-MAS from Fright School! Joe and Joshua travel to the North Pole (Los Angeles) to chat with filmmaker Sam Wineman and Young David about the legendary classic, BLACK CHRISTMAS (1974). This episode has everything: Sam's favorite horror film of all time, video stores, family traditions, and Barbie Birthday Party. Thank you for you continued enrollment in Fright School. We'll see you in the new year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 09, 2017•1 hr 29 min
We're getting babaSHOOK with THE BABADOOK (2014). This week we're getting an early start on Scary X-Mas shopping with a mini plug-a-palooza. The boys ponder the arrival of a King Kong musical on Broadway. Joshua claps back at Facbook. Neither of our hosts should be in charge of children. As Mentioned in the Episode: King Kong the musical, http://kingkongbroadway.com/ Cameron Romero's planned Night of the Living Dead prequel, http://www.digitalspy.com/movies/news/a842125/george-romero-son-cameron...
Nov 11, 2017•58 min
HAPPY HALLOWEEN! On this special holiday edition of the podcast, we welcome a future legendary filmmaker, Sam Wineman! Sam joins us in the studio to discuss teaching a slasher class at Berkeley, zombie musicals, and interning at Blumhouse. We also discuss his film, THE QUIET ROOM. We had a blast with Sam, and can't wait to have him on again. Disclaimer: While making this episode, the equipment became possessed by the demon Pazuzu. Try as we might, Christ could not compel our audio to cooperate, ...
Oct 30, 2017•1 hr 36 min
Bienvenue dans un autre épisode de Fright School! If you're looking for a film to make you want to get sterilized, then have we got the one for you. France's most extreme horror classique, and our movie du jour this week is INSIDE (2007). This film has everything: car accidents, a foul-mouthed nurse, a giant pair of scissors for cutting out babies (as one does), and tons of blood and gore. Joshua pushes Joe to the brink with this one! Also in this episode is a special My Favorite Murder surprise...
Oct 22, 2017•1 hr 17 min
This week, the boys already been knew about ride-share horror stories. Joshua just wants to be delivered to his destination alive. Joe does his flawless impression of one Miss Ryan Murphy. Later, the boys are babysitting their good friend ROSEMARY'S BABY (1968)! he's an adorable little devil with His Father's eyes! Gather ye Tannis roots while ye may, and let's conceive of the Antichrist. #hailsatan Mentioned in this Episode Black Mirror, Season 3 on Netflix Stranger Things, Season 2 premieres o...
Oct 14, 2017•1 hr 11 min
HAPPY FRIDAY THE 13TH! Joe and Joshua take a field trip to Knott's Scary Farm, and discuss Elvira: Mistress of the Dark (1988). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 12, 2017•1 hr 7 min
We're back! Welcome to the Season 2 of FRIGHT SCHOOL. On this first day back, we catch up on our summer exploits, and dive into our first film, the all female-helmed horror anthology XX (2017). We also discuss our syllabus for the season. Sharpen those pencils (and butcher knives), because class is back in session. Mentioned in this episode: Caitlin Doughty, http://www.orderofthegooddeath.com/about From Here to Eternity, http://a.co/03k35vm Tragedy Girls, in theaters on 10/20/2017 The Babysitter...
Oct 10, 2017•48 min
SPECIAL EPISODE BEFORE THE SEASON 2 PREMIERE! Joshua and Joe have emerged from the well house to discuss the latest adaptation of Stephen King's IT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 14, 2017•37 min
Like a zombie rising from a digital grave we present the lost Final episode of Fright School semester 1! In this special episode, we're joined by our friend Young David as we look back on the season. Joshua finds out he needs to do his research before just spouting off wrong things. Joe tries his best to make the episode about Drag Race. We discuss the future of Fright School and play Slash Cards! Want to be a guest lecturer on our new season? Email us at info@frightschool.com! Join our Patreon ...
Jul 23, 2017•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 17
This week we're joined in the studio by a special guest, FS fan and horrorhound David! We chat about the Great Horror Camp Out, when pranking people goes wrong, and SAW!! This is the last film of the semester so join us for all the blood and gore! Yes, we want to play a game! It's called: Who hurt you Jigsaw? Join our Patreon for access to exclusive content! Sign up for The Fright School Reader our NEW monthly newsletter! Check out our TEEPUBLIC offerings for all of your Fright School Supplies!!...
May 01, 2017•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 16
We're getting lost in the woods with the Blair Witch Project! We chat about the new IT trailer, Unsolved Mysteries, plus our favorite fun found footage films. Who has the f** map?! Join our Patreon for access to exclusive content! Sign up for The Fright School Reader our NEW monthly newsletter! Check out our TEEPUBLIC offerings for all of your Fright School Supplies!! FOLLOW US! Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkTree EXTRA CREDIT: WE KNOW PODCASTING! There would be no Fright School without the inco...
Apr 16, 2017•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 15
This week on Fright School, Joe participates in the Belko Experiment, Joshua gets magically horrific with Leprechaun, and the boys dive into Wes Craven's 1996 masterpiece SCREAM. Can Joe live long enough to learn the rules to survive a horror film? Please don't kill him Mr. Ghostface! He really wants to be in the sequel! Join our Patreon for access to exclusive content! Sign up for The Fright School Reader our NEW monthly newsletter! Check out our TEEPUBLIC offerings for all of your Fright Schoo...
Apr 09, 2017•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 14
This week we're skinning our humps (whatever that means) with Silence of the Lambs! Joe goes John Travolta on us. We also discuss the M. Night Shyamalan helmed "Tales From The Crypt" reboot, "My Friend Dahmer", and how social media killed the serial killer star. Grab some chianti and fava beans because it's time for Fright School and Chill! Join our Patreon for access to exclusive content! Sign up for The Fright School Reader our NEW monthly newsletter! Check out our TEEPUBLIC offerings for all ...
Mar 22, 2017•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 13
A special Fright School Extra Credit DOUBLE FEATURE. We'll be reviewing A Cure for Wellness and Get Out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 19, 2017•51 min
"How's this for a wet dream?" Today on Fright School we're talking about all things Freddy Krueger! We take a moment to eulogize Wes Craven, the writer/director of A Nightmare on Elm Street, along with so many other horror classics. What does McDonald's have to do with Joshua's memories of Freddy? Listen to find out... Join our Patreon for access to exclusive content! Sign up for The Fright School Reader our NEW monthly newsletter! Check out our TEEPUBLIC offerings for all of your Fright School ...
Mar 06, 2017•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 12
Heeeeeeeeere's Fright School! This week we take a moment to mourn the incredible John Hurt and Mary Tyler Moore. Next we're surfing a giant blood wave to the second floor of the Overlook to find out exactly what is inside room number 237. Also, we ponder what the fuck The Shining is about?! Native genocide? The Holocaust? Confessions of a faked moon landing? Whatever it is, we're going to talk about it forever and ever and ever and ever.... Join our Patreon for access to exclusive content! Sign ...
Feb 14, 2017•57 min•Ep. 11
Welcome to another extra credit episode of Fright School! Today we're weighing the pros and cons of the Santa Clarita Diet! You can eat anything you want as long as it's long pig ... look it up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 11, 2017•24 min
Field Trip! We went to the movies to see M. Night Shyamalan's SPLIT. We break it down for you right here in this extra credit episode. SPOLIER ALERT: We reveal major plot details, so you've been warned. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 06, 2017•31 min
Argh! So far behind! This week on Fright School, we're dishing on creepy clowns, the Women's March, and the Scandinavian Baldwins. We watch the cursed Poltergeist and wonder about "unacceptable chemical agents" and where to find them. Pro Tip: When going into the light with your girl Carol Anne, try to find the most flattering angle. Nobody wants to look washed out when crossing over! Join our Patreon for access to exclusive content! Sign up for The Fright School Reader our NEW monthly newslette...
Jan 22, 2017•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 10
The boys are getting to the bottom of all of this Amityville horror hoopla. Was it demons, ghosts, or just good ol' fashioned capitalistic ingenuity? Gather your eyeholes and earballs and join us for a visit to 112 Ocean Avenue. On the way we're getting our nipples scrubbed, dallying with the Marquis de Sade, and searching for the scariest nuns we can find. Join our Patreon for access to exclusive content! Sign up for The Fright School Reader our NEW monthly newsletter! Check out our TEEPUBLIC o...
Jan 16, 2017•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 9
Happy New Queer! We're back with John Carpenter's horrifying classic from 1978 HALLOWEEN! Joe plugs some killer cards from Art of Play while Joshua horror hostesses it up with his Elvira Funko pop! Together, we put on our very best from JC Penney, feather our 'dos and, and in our scream queeniest Laurie Strode impression, try to survive the terror of the patriarchy. Memento Mori at Art of Play - https://www.artofplay.com/products/memento-mori Elvira at Funko - https://funko.com/products/pop-tv-e...
Jan 07, 2017•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 8
In a very special episode of Fright School, we don our gay apparel, prepare a bumpy SLAY ride, and spread a little Christmas FEAR with Krampus, Gremlins, and The Nightmare Before Christmas! In this episode find out what really creeps Joshua out about the holidays, why Joe got spankings at Easter, and just how ungrateful the boys are for friends concerned with their health. It's time to celebrate the Ghoultide! Scary Christmas everybody and a Gory New Year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Dec 17, 2016•1 hr 1 min
We're back! We took a week off to fight the viral plague so we didn't die or WORSE become zombies! This week, Joshua gets sentimental about a family visit and a hometown murder. Joe fights off a cat, yet again (we're thinking of producing a remake of STRAYS starring Hymlocke. Look it up...) and almost dies of shock at Joshua's admission of watching some Gilmore Girls. We watch 1974's terrifying classic The Texas Chainsaw Massacre together as Joe slips a little closer to the edge... Recommended R...
Dec 08, 2016•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 7
We're breaking Joe's "Exorcist cherry" on today's episode! Joshua talks about goth cruise-wear. Joe shows off his best Ryan Murphy impression. The boys talk about Slash Cards, and try to figure out how Max Von Sydow has been 87 years old for the last 40 years?! Grab a crucifix, a bowl of pea soup, a brooding young priest, and get ready for a repossession! Join our Patreon for access to exclusive content! Sign up for The Fright School Reader our NEW monthly newsletter! Check out our TEEPUBLIC off...
Nov 27, 2016•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 6
After a long night of partying (AKA drinking everything he could find) Joshua does his best zombie impression. Joe discusses his love for the Gilmore Girls (and Guys!) one of the most frightening things Joshua has every heard. Together, the boys bleakly discuss George A Romero's bleak 1968 masterpiece of bleakness The Night of the Living Dead. Can you guess this week's secret word? Join our Patreon for access to exclusive content! Sign up for The Fright School Reader our NEW monthly newsletter! ...
Nov 18, 2016•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 5
