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Ghoul Chat

Ghoul Chatwww.ghoulchat.com
NYC based horror podcast---- Three fab fiends conjure together to chat about all things horror-esque, putting the eeeeeek in spooky geeks. From horror films and tv shows, books and comics to serial killers, conspiracy theories, witchcraft, the alternative scene, monsters and more! Join your witchy hosts Ashley, Jeanette and Alexz every Monday and Thursday while they enchant you with their love of genre. Twitter & Instagram: @ghoulchat
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Episodes

Minisode 011

In this week's roundup: Ashley has started watching THE LEFTOVERS for the first time, she and Alexz fill Jeanette in on YELLOWJACKETS, and admits she is a lover of period pieces with THE GILDED AGE. Alexz has caught up on THE THING ABOUT PAM, and has watched THE STAND, DEEP WATER, and DORIAN GREY. She also talks about books BLOOD AND CHOCOLATE and THE SILVER KISS and proclaims she wants to be "the female Kevin Williamson". In Jeanette's book club, she finishes up MEXICAN GOTHIC, and has read SLE...

Mar 28, 202240 min

Episode 045: His Name is Vengeance ( THE BATMAN 2022 )

In the main topic episode for the week, the Ghouls discuss Matt Reeves' THE BATMAN. What they thought about Robert Pattinson's emo, broody interpretation of Bruce Wayne, the newest version of Gotham, the large amount of villains, the future spinoffs, movie easter eggs, and how beautiful Zoe Kravitz is. They also theorize which villains will show up the next installment and try to cast Robin/Dick Grayson. www.ghoulchat.com Please subscribe, rate and review us on all our streaming platforms! Follo...

Mar 17, 20221 hr 11 min

Minisode 010

In this week’s roundup: Alexz watched Tim Burton's BATMAN, THE LOST BOYS, RESIDENT EVIL: RACCOON CITY, DEATH ON THE NILE, and the first episode of THE THING ABOUT PAM. Jeanette watched Netflix's TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE, PAM AND TOMMY, FRESH, and started reading novel MEXICAN GOTHIC. Ashley rewatched the TRUE BLOOD series, HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL (1959), ...AND JUST LIKE THAT, and EUPHORIA. As a group they briefly discuss the trailers for X and NOPE. This week’s main topic episode for this Thursday...

Mar 14, 202225 min

Minisode 009: Return of the Living Pod II

The Ghouls have risen from the dead for the millionth time. Catch up with Jeanette, Ashley and Alexz as they discussed October activities, life updates, and of course, horror film and tv. This week’s main topic episode for this Thursday will be HALLOWEEN KILLS! www.ghoulchat.com Please subscribe, rate and review us on all our streaming platforms! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter! @ghoulchat @jeanmarli @alexznyx @sonroja Intro song "Holy Prayer" by BASSBEAR...

Feb 15, 20221 hr 13 min

Minisode 008

In this Minisode, the Ghouls chat about the trailers for LOVECRAFT COUNTRY and TERRIFIER 2, IN FABRIC, AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER, THE LODGE, JENNIFER'S BODY, and MINDHUNTER. Plus, Jeanette and Alexz are excited to see Halloween products already appearing in stores, Will brings up the Pentagon's disclosure about UFOs, and Ashley's birthday weekend. This week's main topic episode will be about I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER! www.ghoulchat.com Please subscribe, rate and review us on all our strea...

Jul 29, 202039 min

Episode 043: We're Down With Our Demons (EVIL DEAD 2013)

On this week’s episode, the gang debates 2013’s Evil Dead remake. Alexz is outnumbered by Will, Jeanette and Ashley. Join us to find out who loves and who hates this bloody remake (reboot?) of the 1981 horror classic. Disclaimer: The gang attempted to multitask by recording an episode while Jeanette was driving home, so the sound is a little rough in some parts. TRAILER AT 8:30 SPOILERS START AT 20:00 www.ghoulchat.com Please subscribe, rate and review us on all our streaming platforms! Follow u...

Jul 24, 20201 hr 20 min

Minisode 007

In this week’s roundup: Alexz watched MAD MEN, PACIFIC RIM, and THE POSSESSION OF HANNAH GRACE. Ashley watched the entire first season of THE WITCHER, HBO documentary I’LL BE GONE IN THE DARK, and UNCUT GEMS. Will watched THE PLATFORM and JEFFREY EPSTEIN: FILTHY RICH. Jeanette recommends YouTube shows Ghost Stories with Robert Welsh and Murder Mystery Makeup Mondays . Plus, it’s a rare second new moon in one month, so the Ghouls briefly discuss each of their witchy rituals. They also lament over...

Jul 21, 202036 min

Episode 042: The Invisible Man

In this pre-pandemic nightmare, the gang reviews one of the last movies to play in theaters in the US, “The Invisible Man.” Join them as they navigate their first social distancing episode and review the remake of the classic horror film. 15:00 - INVISIBLE MAN TRAILER Spoilers start 20:00 www.ghoulchat.com Please subscribe, rate and review us on all our streaming platforms! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter! @ghoulchat @williamfrench @jeanmarli @alexznyx @sonroja Intro song "Holy Prayer" by BAS...

Jul 17, 20201 hr 6 min

Minisode 006: Return of the Living Pod (extrasode!)

In this extra long minisode, the Ghouls return from their social distance crypts to talk about the ongoing pandemics and covid conspiracies. We also discuss the movements that have emerged, the ups and downs of living through the Age of Aquarius, and where we’ve all been hiding these past few months and watching to keep us sane. Join us as we discuss surviving the biggest villain yet, the year 2020: an Aries sun, Gemini rising, Scorpio moon. Mutual aid org of the week to donate to: @forthegworls...

Jul 14, 20201 hr 15 min

Minisode 005: feat Jeanette and Simon

The ghouls are still practicing social distancing, but this Sunday funday turns into a mini-ep with clustered couple Jeanette and Simon recapping things they’ve watched over the past few weeks. Topics included in this episode: Tales from the Loop, Verotika, The Weeknd After hours album, Nothing to see here book review, Tiger King, Season 3 of CastleVania, SNL, The Troop, YouTuber Robert Welsh “ghost stories and makeup” plus much more! Tune in to this weeks minisode

Apr 08, 202043 min

Episode 041: Two Weeks of Social Distancing (28 DAYS LATER 2002)

How is your social distancing going? Join Ghoul Chat as we discuss 28 DAYS LATER and its parallels to the current worldwide pandemic and state of our society. Is it relatable? Does it still hold up? We discuss director Danny Boyle and writer Alex Garland’s vision for the movie in terms of script, visuals, and how this film evolved the zombie genre. We also touch on other currently trending films CONTAGION and OUTBREAK, and the film franchise that spawned from the RESIDENT EVIL video games. TRAIL...

Mar 20, 20201 hr 26 min

Minisode 004

In this minisode, Alexz and Ashley catch up on the content they have consumed lately. Alexz watched THE TRIALS OF GABRIEL FERNANDEZ, HUNTERS, GOOD OMENS, FANTASY ISLAND, THE INVISIBLE MAN, and THE STUFF. Ashley watched THE OUTSIDER season finale, CRIMSON PEAK, MA, and THE YOUNG POPE. Together, they caught a screening of PARASITE at the Alamo Drafthouse and praised this year’s Best Picture winner. Note: This episode was recorded on Anchor. There may be some experimental lo-fi sounds heard, but we...

Mar 17, 202033 min

Episode 040: Filter Your Water (THE COLOR OUT OF SPACE 2020)

In this low key episode, Alexz and Ashley indulge with dark chocolate and red wine while reviewing Richard Stanley’s adaptation of THE COLOR OUT OF SPACE. Both are fans of Lovecraftian horror and were pleasantly surprised with how unsettling the film proved to be. Join in as they discuss scenes filled with dread and body horror, Nicolas Cage, and the atmospheric score/ cinematography. This episode also features tangents on Alexz’s fascination with parasites and Ashley's newly rescued puppy. Trai...

Feb 26, 20201 hr 15 min

Minisode 003

In our weekly roundup, Alexz watched THE BLOB, THE THING, and GOOD OMENS, Ashley watched HER SMELL and brings up THE FRENCH DISPATCH trailer, Will rewatched BOY ERASED and season 3 of CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA, Jeanette watched JOKER. Both Will and Ashley have been watching THE OUTSIDER, and the group discuss the teaser trailer for STRANGER THINGS 4 (Hopper!) Plus, Jeanette does a dramatic reading of the story of when Megan Thee Stallion got arrested, Alexz and her friend got kicked off a k...

Feb 24, 202026 min

Episode 039: Thou Shall Be Gay (THE LOST BOYS 1987)

In literally our gayest episode yet, the Ghouls discuss the beloved 80s classic vampire flick THE LOST BOYS. They talk about all the gay subtext in certain scenes and characters, the punk/glam aesthetics, and fun facts and trivia! www.ghoulchat.com Please subscribe, rate and review us on all our streaming platforms! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter! @ghoulchat @williamfrench @jeanmarli @alexznyx @ashleynrhernandez Intro song "Holy Prayer" by BASSBEAR...

Feb 20, 202054 min

Minisode 002

In this minisode, the Ghouls are celebrating Alexz's birthday with mimosas and avocado toast. Alexz and Ashley went to a screening of EAT BRAINS LOVE (produced by Gunpowder and Sky, where Alexz now works at) and they were unexpectedly two degrees away from Timothee Chalamet. Alexz also watched BIRDS OF PREY, HANSEL AND GRETEL, and TO ALL THE BOYS I LOVED BEFORE PT 2. Will went to the History of Horror exhibit at the Natural History Museum in Los Angeles. Ashley rewatched GODZILLA: KING OF THE MO...

Feb 19, 202021 min

Episode 038: The Order of Tecate (THE CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA PART 3 2020)

This week, with their brand new home recording setup, the Ghouls have a stream of conscious discussion about Part 3 of THE CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA. Will loathes Prince Caliban's hair, Jeanette wishes the world was real so she could attend the academy of The Church of Night, and Ashley wants all of Zelda and Lillith 's outfits. The gang also have a quick game of "Fuck, Marry, Kill" with characters from the show. Before they dive into the multiple storylines and character developments of Pa...

Feb 05, 20201 hr 40 min

Episode 037: Horror Anthologies

In this minisode, the Ghouls discuss their favorite horror anthologies across Movies and TV! Shows discussed: Creepshow, VHS, Cloverfield, Tales of Halloween, All Hallows Eve, Trick R Treat, Tales from the Darkside, Tales from the Crypt, ABCs of Death, Deathcember, All The Creatures Were Stirring and more!

Jan 22, 202028 min

Episode 036: I Want To Show You Something ( THE GRUDGE 2020)

It’s 2020 and the gang watched the first horror movie of the decade, THE GRUDGE…remake? Sequel? Sidiquel? Find out what a Sidequel is along with the Ghouls' thoughts on the latest installment in the franchise. But before they get into the main discussion: Alexz watched LITTLE WOMEN and LORDS OF CHAOS. Both Alexz and Jeanette were underwhelmed by STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER. Everyone laughed at the LA stereotypes in season two of YOU, guessed what Joe Goldberg’s astrological sign is and took...

Jan 08, 20201 hr 21 min

Minisode 001

In the first minisode of the year, we went back into the archives and pulled a fun one from November; The Ghouls went over their favorite childhood Haunt Season movies! Will stakes his claim as Sarah Sanderson from HOCUS POCUS for his Halloween costume next year, Jeanette loves every creative component of the versatile NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS, Alexz is thinking of doing a rewrite of CASPER, and Ashley forces everyone to watch the iconic “Top That” clip from TEEN WITCH. Before they go down Mem...

Jan 06, 202045 min

Episode 034: Don't Sleep on Dr. Sleep

This week the Ghouls minus Ashley watched the first film adaptation of Stephen King's DR SLEEP. Was it a worthy sequel to THE SHINING? Before they get into the main discussion; most of the gang is in the middle of moving apartments in New York City. Jeanette and Will are vamping up their new place. Will saw Sinead Harnett live, Jeanette saw the band MORTICIAN, and Alexz saw TR/ST and Kim Petras. Will rewatched Marianne with a friend and Alexz went to see THE IRISNMAN at The Belasco Theatre and c...

Nov 21, 201946 min

Episode 033: Spooky Spiral Season

The gang is back, and they chronicle their October adventures and favorite films of haunt season! Spoilers abound, there are a lot of movies and films discussed!

Nov 13, 201949 min

Episode 032: I Am The Suspicious Trash ( TERRIFIER 2016)

Ghoul Chat decided to talk about two scary clown-themed movies in a row, so this week’s episode is Jeanette’s pick, TERRIFIER. Jeanette of course loves the amount of unrelentless gore throughout and Alexz thinks the performance of Art the Clown is horrifyingly great. On the other end, Will resents the torturous kill scenes and Ashley couldn’t look past the misogynistic undertones to enjoy them as well. Before they get into the main discussion, the Ghouls drank along to a Horror Movie Power Hour....

Oct 02, 201956 min

Episode 031: Nobody Wants to Be Our Friends ( IT CHAPTER TWO 2019)

This week the Ghouls discuss the long awaited IT: CHAPTER TWO, and there are some disagreements! Jeanette loved it and enjoyed its funhouse vibe. Will was entertained enough that he didn’t fall asleep once during a three hour movie. Ashley thought it was terrible, lacked tension and said the ending “offended her to her core”, and Alexz wanted a more eerie music score and mature scares. Before we all yell over each other about how bad or good the movie was…Alexz loved the technicolor fused THE LO...

Sep 11, 20191 hr 30 min

Episode 030: The C-E-Ho of Gore Wh*re (READY OR NOT 2019)

This week’s topic is the deviously bloody horror comedy READY OR NOT. Alexz declares that it’s a perfect movie, resident gore whore Jeanette loved all the blood, Will jokingly relates to one of the characters, and Ashley enjoyed its satire of privileged upper class society. Plus, everyone realizes they are thirsty for melancholy, rueful Adam Brody. Before we get into the main discussion, everyone except for Alexz has been watching and living for DRAGULA. Will is rewatching SCREAM QUEENS for the ...

Sep 04, 20191 hr 33 min

Episode 029: Screw The Path (47 METERS DOWN: UNCAGED 2019)

On this week’s episode, the Ghouls (minus Will) review and recap 47 METERS DOWN: UNCAGED. Everyone wonders why there wasn’t a single Latinx person in a movie located in Mexico, if fish can actually scream, and Ashley and Alexz reveal their aversion to nature based activities. Jeanette takes the sharks’ side and wants to fight one of the characters, Alexz thought John Corbett acted the shit of out the five minutes he was in the movie, and Ashley wasn’t expecting to be affected by the movie’s clau...

Aug 28, 20191 hr 38 minEp. 28

Episode 028: Final Destination for Tweens (SCARY STORIES TO TELL IN THE DARK 2019)

This week’s episode is about Andre Ovredal’s SCARY STORIES TO TELL IN THE DARK. Did the film adaptation of a beloved children’s horror anthology live up to expectations? The Ghouls discuss the monsters, the performances, and the scares of the Guillermo Del Toro produced PG13 horror. But first, Will and Alexz are finishing up EUPHORIA, and Jeanette watched BRIGHTBURN. Alexz has been binging SCHITT’S CREEK, and rewatched SWEENEY TODD. Jeanette started the Karate Kid YouTube series sequel COBRA KAI...

Aug 21, 20191 hr 5 min
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