Good evening ghouls and welcome to Handle With Scare. Our show discusses horror movies and the phobias they emphasize. Join Totemlydrunk and Grindhouse Zombie every Wednesday as they deep dive into specific fears.
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Throughout June we'll be highlighting thalassophobia and the fear of deep waters. This week the fiends Totemlydrunk and Grindhouse Zombie are getting in the water for one of the most entertaining exploitation films ever made - PIRANHA 3D. This one brings all the B's, features extensive and practical gore, and knows EXACTLY what kind of movie it is trying to be. Kick Watch Parties (Tues/Thurs 7:30PM PT on discord) Join our community on Discord: bit.ly/handlewithscare...
Throughout June we'll be highlighting thalassophobia and the fear of deep waters. This week the fiends Totemlydrunk and Grindhouse Zombie are getting low. We're talking crawlspace low, face down in rising floodwater low, and alligator at eye level low for Alexandre Aja's CRAWL. Joining us is Evan from The Kilt and The Redneck Reviews for a film that takes the most minimal possible premise and builds something close to a perfect creature feature out of it. We have a daughter, a father, a hurrican...
This episode dives into the 1989 underwater horror film DeepStar Six, exploring its unique position among contemporaries like The Abyss and Leviathan. The hosts discuss the movie's thematic depth, focusing on institutional pressures, human error, and the consequences of prioritizing deadlines over investigation. They praise its practical effects, character dynamics, and its surprisingly relevant critique of societal decision-making in high-stakes environments.
Throughout June we'll be highlighting thalassophobia and the fear of deep waters. This week the fiends Totemlydrunk and Grindhouse Zombie are going underwater, or rather, we're getting pulled into it. We're covering a film that has spent nearly 50 years being dismissed as a Jaws knockoff and deserves considerably better than that. Orca: The Killer Whale is not a film about a shark. It is a film about grief, vendetta, and the specific kind of reckoning that arrives when you destroy something that...
May's phobia is decidophobia and the fear of making decisions. This week the fiends Totemlydrunk and Grindhouse Zombie are dive into Jordan Peele's GET OUT. The horror at the heart of Get Out isn't simply that Chris makes the wrong choices. It's that the choices available to him were never really choices at all. We get into why Get Out is one of the most precisely constructed horror films of the last 20 years and how Peele uses every convention of the genre not as decoration but as an argument....
May's phobia is decidophobia and the fear of making decisions. This week the fiends Totemlydrunk and Grindhouse Zombie are digging into David Guy Levy's Would You Rather, a film that takes one of childhood's most innocent games and transforms it into one of a pointed exploration of class, desperation, and moral compromise. We talk about why the real horror begins long before anyone sits down at Lambrick's dinner table, what Jeffrey Combs' aristocratic sadist reveals about the aestheticization of...
Throughout May we'll be highlighting decidophobia and the fear of making decisions. This week the fiends Totemlydrunk and Grindhouse Zombie find themselves targeted by the Jigsaw Killer and chained inside a decrepit bathroom where it's escape or face dire consequences in SAW. Kick Watch Parties (Tues/Thurs 7:30PM PT on discord) Discord: bit.ly/handlewithscare Totem's vtuber twitch (5x a week - 5PM PT): twitch.tv/ashcroftvt...
Throughout May we'll be highlighting decidophobia and the fear of making decisions. This week the fiends Totemlydrunk and Grindhouse Zombie find themselves being drawn into a sinister game of truth or dare where being dishonest or refusing to do a task is lethal in BLUMHOUSE'S TRUTH OR DARE. Kick Watch Parties (Tues/Thurs 7:30PM PT on discord) Discord: bit.ly/handlewithscare Totem's vtuber twitch (5x a week - 5PM PT): twitch.tv/ashcroftvt...
Throughout April we've been highlighting technophobia and the fear of technology. This week the fiends Totemlydrunk and Grindhouse Zombie turn to our community's selection - THE TERMINATOR. It's been over forty years since James Cameron sent a killing machine back through time to hunt a waitress in Los Angeles, and The Terminator hasn't aged the way most action horror films of its era have. Kick Watch Parties (Tues/Thurs 7:30PM PT on discord) Discord: bit.ly/handlewithscare Totem's vtuber twitch...
Throughout April we'll been highlighting technophobia and the fear of technology. This week the fiends Totemlydrunk and Grindhouse Zombie find themselves in the prolonged and violent world of POSSESSOR where technology is used to implant one's consciousness into another person's body to commit a murder. Kick Watch Parties (Tues/Thurs 7:30PM PT on discord) Discord: bit.ly/handlewithscare Totem's vtuber twitch (5x a week - 5PM PT): twitch.tv/ashcroftvt...
Throughout April we'll been highlighting technophobia and the fear of technology. This week the fiends Totemlydrunk and Grindhouse Zombie find themselves trapped inside a complex with a military robot that can rebuild itself in HARDWARE. Kick Watch Parties (Tues/Thurs 7:30PM PT on discord) Discord: bit.ly/handlewithscare Totem's vtuber twitch (5x a week - 5PM PT): twitch.tv/ashcroftvt...
Throughout April we'll been highlighting technophobia and the fear of technology. This week the fiends Totemlydrunk and Grindhouse Zombie see what happens when you can no longer differentiate between the performer and the performance because of a doppelganger in CAM. Kick Watch Parties (Tues/Thurs 7:30PM PT on discord) Discord: bit.ly/handlewithscare Totem's vtuber twitch (5x a week - 5PM PT): twitch.tv/ashcroftvt...
Hosts Totemlydrunk and Grindhouse Zombie dissect the cult horror film Strangeland, discussing its controversial depiction of early internet dangers and body modification. They explore how the movie predicted cyber predation and the blurred lines between self-expression and pathology, contrasting the internet's past innocence with its current state of misinformation and control. The episode reflects on societal reactions to difference, the complexities of rehabilitation, and the enduring relevance of the film's social commentary on judgment and acceptance.
The hosts delve into "10 Cloverfield Lane," praising its compelling characters and unique narrative approach within the Cloverfield universe. They analyze Howard's complex villainy, Michelle's powerful transformation from a person who runs from problems to a proactive fighter, and Emmett's sacrificial role. The discussion highlights the film's themes of psychological abuse, controlled information, and the unexpected alien invasion as a catalyst for profound personal growth, emphasizing the importance of confronting fears.
The hosts review the 2015 horror film "Green Room," which depicts a punk band trapped by neo-Nazis. While one host appreciates its portrayal of hidden extremism, the other strongly criticizes the movie for its perceived insensitivity to historical atrocities, unlikable characters, and a misrepresentation of punk culture. The discussion explores the film's political arguments and its overall effectiveness in conveying a meaningful message about societal threats.
This episode delves into "The Belko Experiment," examining its premise as a chilling social experiment that forces corporate employees into a kill-or-be-killed scenario. The hosts discuss the film's commentary on human nature, the realities of corporate ambition, and the ethical dilemmas individuals face under extreme pressure. They also critique its execution, relatability, and explore the profound, unsettling questions it poses about complicity and survival.
Throughout March we're diving into cleithrophobia and the fear of being trapped. This week the fiends Totemlydrunk and Grindhouse Zombie find themselves trapped inside a cabin in the woods admist a flesh eating virus outbreak... CABIN FEVER! Kick Watch Parties (Tues/Thurs 7:30PM PT on discord) Discord: bit.ly/handlewithscare
The hosts celebrate John Carpenter's 1982 film "The Thing," praising its revolutionary practical effects and the deliberate ambiguity of its ending that continues to fuel discussion. They delve into the film's layered themes of trust and isolation, its unexpected box office failure, and its lasting legacy as a true horror masterpiece that forces viewers to confront their deepest fears. The episode also touches on the challenges of practical effects, the movie's sound design, and even debunks some popular fan theories.
Throughout the month we'll be taking a look at teraphobia and the fear of monsters. This week the fiends Totemlydrunk and Grindhouse Zombie encounter a monster with no anamoty to exploit. It's only mass, movement, and appetite in THE BLOB (1988). Kick Watch Parties (Tues/Thurs 7:30PM PT on discord) Discord: bit.ly/handlewithscare
Throughout the month we'll be taking a look at teraphobia and the fear of monsters. This week the fiends Totemlydrunk and Grindhouse Zombie encounter a parasite out in Texas that reconfigures its host's locomotions entirely in SPLINTER. Kick Watch Parties (Tues/Thurs 7:30PM PT on discord) Discord: bit.ly/handlewithscare
Throughout the month we'll be taking a look at teratophobia and the fear of monsters. This week the fiends Totemlydrunk and Grindhouse Zombie seek refuge at the bar while all hell breaks loose in the adrenaline fueled and action packed creature feature FEAST (2005). Kick Watch Parties (Tues/Thurs 7:30PM PT on discord) Discord: bit.ly/handlewithscare
The hosts delve into the Shudder release "Mother of Flies" (2026) by the Addams Family Collective, exploring its unique blend of supernatural horror, medical skepticism, and profound themes of life, death, and human connection. They also touch on recent theatrical horror, share a challenging movie-going experience with "Iron Lung," and preview upcoming episodes focusing on terophobia, the fear of monsters. The discussion highlights the Addams Family's distinct filmmaking style and the emotional depth within their narratives.
This week the fiends Totemlydrunk and Grindhouse Zombie return for the next installment in the 28 Days Later franchise with its latest theatrical release 28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE (2026). The Bone Temple may be a middle chapter but it's bold, uncompromising, and features one of the most memorable needle drops in cinema history. One of our fiends had a new book drop on JANUARY 2ND - Vampires of Shanghai ! It would mean a lot if you could click the amazon page and order a copy. Kick Watch Pa...
It's time for us to look back and reflect on the year that was in the horror landscape. Tonight the fiends Totemlydrunk and Grindhouse Zombie wrap up their year end retrospect with their definitive top 10 horror films of 2025 before sharing some of their most anticipated releases of 2026. One of our fiends had a new book drop on JANUARY 2ND - Vampires of Shanghai ! It would mean a lot if you could click the amazon page and order a copy. Kick Watch Parties (Tues/Thurs 7:30PM PT on discord) Discor...
It's time for us to look back and reflect on the year that was in the horror landscape. Tonight the fiends Totemlydrunk and Grindhouse Zombie share their thoughts on some of the year's biggest surprises and biggest disappointments. One of our fiends had a new book drop on JANUARY 2ND - Vampires of Shanghai ! It would mean a lot if you could click the amazon page and order a copy. Kick Watch Parties (Tues/Thurs 7:30PM PT on discord) Discord: bit.ly/handlewithscare...
It's time for us to look back and reflect on the year that was in the horror landscape. Tonight the fiends Totemlydrunk and Grindhouse Zombie shine the spotlight on some of the under the radar releases that deserve your attention. 2025 offered a slew of hidden gems and we're here to let you know which ones you need to seek out immediately. One of our fiends had a new book drop on JANUARY 2ND - Vampires of Shanghai ! It would mean a lot if you could click the amazon page and order a copy. Kick Wa...
Throughout December we'll be taking a closer look at some of our top rated horror releases from 2025. Our full top 10 rankings will be revealed on the final episode of the year. This week Totemlydrunk and Grindhouse Zombie tackle the body horror codependency in TOGETHER! One of our fiends has a new book dropping on JANUARY 2ND - Vampires of Shanghai ! It would mean a lot if you could click the amazon page and order a copy. Kick Watch Parties (Tues/Thurs 7:30PM PT on discord) Discord: bit.ly/hand...
Throughout December we'll be taking a closer look at some of our top rated horror releases from 2025. Our full top 10 rankings will be revealed on the final episode of the year. This week Totemlydrunk and Grindhouse Zombie tackle a divisive horror entry from this year's slate but one that we feel is misunderstood. Tonight we discuss the unconventional haunted house movie - PRESENCE! One of our fiends has a new book dropping on JANUARY 2ND - Vampires of Shanghai ! It would mean a lot if you could...
Throughout December we'll be taking a closer look at some of our top rated horror releases from 2025. Our full top 10 rankings will be revealed on the final episode of the year. This week Totemlydrunk and Grindhouse Zombie take a closer look at the latest Stephen King adaptation to hit the big screen - THE LONG WALK! Kick Watch Parties (Tues/Thurs 7:30PM PT on discord) Discord: bit.ly/handlewithscare
The hosts review "Bring Her Back," a 2025 horror film they highly rate, highlighting its mature filmmaking, avoidance of tropes, and profound emotional toll on the viewer. They contrast it with "Talk to Me," praising its ability to evoke genuine discomfort and empathy through themes of grief, the foster system, and disturbing rituals, without spoon-feeding explanations. The discussion emphasizes the movie's lasting psychological impact and its role as a defining modern horror experience.
