Chris and Sam break down "Paranormal Activity 3." They compare it to the original and discuss the use of jump scares versus tension in the movie. Finally, Chris and Sam look back on some of their favorite, and least favorite, movies this season. Key Takeaways: Paranormal Activity 3 effectively creates tension and suspense through its use of found footage and practical sound effects. The movie relies more on jump scares compared to the original, but still maintains a sense of realism and believab...
Mar 27, 2024•55 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Chris and Sam break down "Hereditary" and discuss the impactful scenes, the director, Ari Aster, and the horrors surrouinding family drama and family trauma. Sam chooses the movie for next episode from the theme: Found Footage. Watch Full Video episodes on YouTube Follow us on Instagram Check us out on TikTok Check out ScaryMovieFrightNightPod.com Key Takeaways: -Hereditary explores themes of family tragedy, guilt, and the horror of helplessness. -The movie features sh...
Mar 20, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Chris and Sam break down "Doctor Sleep." They discuss the call backs to "The Shining" and how it combined book accuracy with the inaccuracies in Stanley Kubrick's "The Shining". Sam chooses the movie for next week from the theme: Paranormal Horror. Key Takeaways: - Doctor Sleep is a sequel to The Shining and expands on the story and concepts introduced in the original movie. - The movie successfully blends elements from the book and the original movie, creating a satisfying sequel. - There are n...
Mar 13, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Chris and Sam break down "The Ritual" and discuss the Blair Witch feel of the movie. Chris also tests Sam's loyalty to see if he would leave him behind in the woods. Sam chooses the movie for next week from the theme: Paranormal Horror. Watch Full Video episodes on YouTube Follow us on Instagram Check us out on TikTok Check out ScaryMovieFrightNightPod.com...
Mar 06, 2024•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 10
Chris and Sam break down "Nosferatu" and discuss the legacy and impact of the film. Sam provides a history lesson on vampires, then chooses the movie for next episode from the theme: Folk Horror Watch Full Video episodes on YouTube Follow us on Instagram Check us out on TikTok Check out ScaryMovieFrightNightPod.com...
Feb 28, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Chris and Sam break down "Talk to Me" and discuss the theme of addiction in the movie and how it parallels real-life experiences. Sam discusses the background of the twin brothers who created this movie. Sam chooses the movie for next episode from the theme: Vampires. Watch Full Video episodes on You Tube Follow us on Instagram Check us out on TikTok Check out ScaryMovieFrightNightPod.com...
Feb 21, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Chris and Sam break down "Peninsula." Sam tries to figure out what defines a Horror film and they discuss genre bending. Sam chooses the movie for next episode from the theme: A24 Movies Watch Full Video episodes on YouTube Follow us on Instagram Check us out on TikTok Check out ScaryMovieFrightNightPod.com...
Feb 14, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Chris and Sam break down "A Quiet Place" and discuss thoughts and impacts from the deaf community. Sam chooses the movie for next episode from the theme: Zombies Watch Full Video episodes on YouTube Follow us on Instagram Check us out on TikTok Check out ScaryMovieFrightNightPod.com...
Feb 07, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Chris and Sam break down "The Menu" and find parallels to dark parts of humanity. We all discover how unpredictable Sam's Scary Scale is and then Sam chooses the movie for next episode from the theme: Sci-Fi Horror Watch Full Video episodes on YouTube Follow us on Instagram Check us out on TikTok Check out ScaryMovieFrightNightPod.com...
Jan 31, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Chris and Sam break down "Exorcist Believer" and discuss comparisons to the original "The Exorcist" 50 years later. Sam discusses possession across various cultures, then chooses the movie for next episode from the theme: Comedy Horror Watch Full Video episodes on YouTube Follow us on Instagram Check us out on TikTok Check out ScaryMovieFrightNightPod.com...
Jan 24, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Chris and Sam break down "The Exorcist" and discuss the history of exorcism and why the movie might have been cursed! Sam and Chris head to the theaters for the next episode. Watch Full Video episodes on YouTube Follow us on Instagram Check us out on TikTok Check out ScaryMovieFrightNightPod.com...
Jan 17, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Chris and Sam break down "Horns" and discuss the overall chaos of the story. Chris announces a Double Feature for the next two episodes. Watch Full Video episodes on YouTube Follow us on Instagram Check us out on TikTok Check out ScaryMovieFrightNightPod.com...
Jan 10, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Chris and Sam are back for Season 2! In this Season opener, they break down "Nope" and discuss the themes of spectacle and exploitations. Sam brings some real-world trivia related to this movie. Sam chooses the movie for next episode from the theme: Fantasy Horror Watch Full Video episodes on YouTube Follow us on Instagram Check us out on TikTok Check out ScaryMovieFrightNightPod.com
Jan 03, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Join Sam and Chris as the select the movie for Season 2 Episode 1, coming January 3rd, 2024. Watch Full Video episodes on YouTube Follow us on Instagram Check us out on TikTok Check out ScaryMovieFrightNightPod.com...
Dec 30, 2023•12 min
In this Special Holiday Episode, Chris and Sam break down RARE EXPORTS: A CHRISTMAS TALE and discuss the Finnish history of Santa Claus. Then they discuss their excitement for Season 2, coming January 2024. Watch Full Video episodes on YouTube Follow us on Instagram Check us out on TikTok Check out ScaryMovieFrightNightPod.com...
Dec 18, 2023•53 min
In this Teaser Episode Chris and Sam select a movie for the upcoming "Holiday Episode". Season 2 is coming January 2024! Watch Full Video episodes on YouTube Follow us on Instagram Check us out on TikTok Check out ScaryMovieFrightNightPod.com...
Dec 11, 2023•24 min
In this bonus episode, Chris's mom comes on the show and talks about her love for scary movies. They even tell a couple scary stories. Watch Full Video episodes on YouTube Follow us on Instagram Check us out on TikTok Check out ScaryMovieFrightNightPod.com...
Dec 07, 2023•35 min
Chris and Sam breakdown the original Halloween from 1978! Chris gives a break down of the multiple Halloween movie timelines. Follow us on Instagram Check us out on TikTok Check out ScaryMovieFrightNightPod.com
Nov 28, 2023•57 min
In this Bonus Episode, Chris and Sam discuss the Unrated version of M3GAN and compare it to the original. Follow us on Instagram Check us out on TikTok Check us out on YouTube Check out our Website...
Nov 09, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 15
In this bonus episode, Chris and Sam discuss the best and worst of Season 1 and give out awards in the First Annual SMFN Awards Ceremony. Follow us on Instagram Check us out on TikTok Check us out on YouTube Check out our Website...
Nov 09, 2023•2 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Season 1 Finale. Chris and Sam break down Paranormal Activity and discuss how it compares to the movies from this season. Follow us on Instagram Check us out on TikTok Check us out on YouTube Check out our Website...
Oct 23, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Chris and Sam break down The VVitch and Chris discusses the parallels to Midsommar. Chris surprises Sam with a fun way to pick the movie for the Season 1 Finale! Follow us on Instagram Check us out on TikTok Check us out on YouTube Check out our Website...
Oct 23, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Chris and Sam recap and break down "Train to Busan" and discuss the U.S. Dept. of Defense Zombie Response Plan. Sam chooses the movie for next episode from the theme: Classic Stephen King Movies Follow us on Instagram Check us out on TikTok Check us out on YouTube Check out our Website...
Oct 23, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Chris and Sam break down "The Conjuring" and discuss all the big jump scares in the movie. Sam tells a couple ghost stories and then chooses the movie for next episode from the theme: Witches Follow us on Instagram Check us out on TikTok Check us out on YouTube Check out our Website...
Aug 09, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Chris and Sam break down "Carrie" (1976) and discuss their experience with bullying and how the movie holds up almost 50 years later. Sam chooses the movie for next episode from the theme: Modern Paranormal Horror Follow us on Instagram Check us out on TikTok Check us out on YouTube Check out our Website...
Aug 02, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Chris and Sam break down "Midsommar" and it turns into a therapy session for Sam. Sam chooses the movie for next episode from the theme: Zombies! Follow us on Instagram Check us out on TikTok Check us out on YouTube Check out our Website...
Jul 19, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Chris and Sam break down "Nightmare on Elm Street" and decide whether it holds up after 40 years. Sam searches Reddit to find some of peoples worst nightmares, then chooses the movie for next episode from the theme: Folk Horror Follow us on Instagram Check us out on TikTok Check us out on YouTube Check out our Website...
Jul 12, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Chris and Sam break down "High Life" and discuss the hopeless feelings the movie left behind. Sam chooses the movie for next episode from the theme: Classic 80s Slasher Films Follow us on Instagram Check us out on TikTok Check us out on YouTube Check out our Website...
Jul 05, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Chris and Sam break down Evil Dead Rise after seeing it together in theaters. Sam researches what "what makes scary movies scary" and has a tough time choosing next episodes movie from the theme: "Space Horror" Follow us on Instagram Check us out on TikTok Check us out on YouTube Check out our Website...
Jun 28, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Chris and Sam break down Stanley Kubrick's The Shining, the first Scary Movie Chris ever watched. Sam doesn't get a choice for next episode's movie because they are going out to the movie theaters! Follow us on Instagram Check us out on TikTok Check us out on YouTube Check out our Website...
Jun 21, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 4
