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The Scary Movie Project

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Get your horror movie fix with filmmaker and horror junkie Matt Lolich, as he reviews and deep dives into horror movies and other spooky topics!
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Episodes

Cabin Fever Needs More Cowbell

Matt is excited! He and Tara talk Boy Meets World, the worst scenes in this movie, and, of course, flesh-eating viruses! *****SPOILERS***** SHOW NOTES Movie Trailer Episode captioned on YouTube SHOW OVERVIEW: Website: thescarymovieproject.com Get your horror movie fix with filmmaker and horror junkie Matt Lolich, as he reviews and deep dives into horror movies and other spooky topics! Now with spoilerier spoilers!...

Jun 19, 202252 minEp. 52

The Witch, A New England Folk Tale

Have you ever wanted to know the whole Black Phillip song? You'll here it in this episode! Plus, Matt and Tara talk, witch lore (of course), Puritanism, and feminism! *****SPOILERS***** SHOW NOTES Movie Trailer Episode captioned on YouTube SHOW OVERVIEW: Website: thescarymovieproject.com Get your horror movie fix with filmmaker and horror junkie Matt Lolich, as he reviews and deep dives into horror movies and other spooky topics! Now with spoilerier spoilers!...

Jun 05, 20221 hr 1 minEp. 51

50th Episode Q&A with Superfan Sara Alepin

It's our 50th episode! Superfan Sara Alepin, of Laughing With Gingers and The Wedding Dish , tests Matt and Tara's memory of things they've said on the show... and it does NOT go well for our intrepid co-hosts! *****SPOILERS***** SHOW NOTES Episode captioned on YouTube SHOW OVERVIEW: Website: thescarymovieproject.com Get your horror movie fix with filmmaker and horror junkie Matt Lolich, as he reviews and deep dives into horror movies and other spooky topics! Now with spoilerier spoilers!...

May 22, 20221 hr 25 minEp. 50

The Host, or Subbed Over Dubbed

Matt and Tara talk about subtitles, ramen, and a monster named Steve in our episode on the South Korean horror film, The Host. *****SPOILERS***** SHOW NOTES Movie Trailer Episode captioned on YouTube SHOW OVERVIEW: Website: thescarymovieproject.com Get your horror movie fix with filmmaker and horror junkie Matt Lolich, as he reviews and deep dives into horror movies and other spooky topics! Now with spoilerier spoilers!...

May 08, 20221 hr 5 minEp. 49

The Wicker Man, in Which We Root For the Pagans

Pagans run amok and Matt and Tara are here for it in our episode on the original version of "The Wicker Man"! *****SPOILERS***** SHOW NOTES Movie Trailer Episode captioned on YouTube SHOW OVERVIEW: Website: thescarymovieproject.com Get your horror movie fix with filmmaker and horror junkie Matt Lolich, as he reviews and deep dives into horror movies and other spooky topics! Now with spoilerier spoilers!...

Apr 24, 20221 hr 3 minEp. 48

Resolution, a Minor Philosophy

Tara makes Matt watch a little indie horror film called Resolution and they get philosophical about addiction, why we watch horror movies, and life in general. Plus, Tara does some truly awful accents! *****SPOILERS***** SHOW NOTES Movie Trailer Episode captioned on YouTube SHOW OVERVIEW: Website: thescarymovieproject.com Get your horror movie fix with filmmaker and horror junkie Matt Lolich, as he reviews and deep dives into horror movies and other spooky topics! Now with spoilerier spoilers!...

Apr 10, 202250 minEp. 47

FAN FAVORITE: Children of the Corn

During this short break, pleas enjoy Cameron Baker's fan favorite episode, Children of the Corn! It's the episode where Tara spews hate and Matt is aghast at her nonlove of the movie. Cameron was a fantastic (and super prepared!) guest of the podcast on our Rear Window episode and hosts thehorror anthology podcast, Unwanted Things, and, the live play role-playing game podcast, Anereum. Unwanted Things: https://unwantedthings.transistor.fm/ Anereum: https://anereum.transistor.fm/ SHOW OVERVIEW: W...

Mar 27, 202244 min

FAN FAVORITE: Candyman

We revivify our fan favorite episode, Candyman, with a special introduction by Sara Alepin! Sara is the host of The Wedding Dish, the co-host of Laughing With Gingers, and an all-around fun and spooky chick! Listen for her and her LWG co-host on the show in our episode on Gingersnaps! The Wedding Dish: https://www.theweddingdishpodcast.com/ Laughing With Gingers: https://laughingwithgingers.podbean.com/ SHOW OVERVIEW: Website: thescarymovieproject.com Get your horror movie fix with filmmaker and...

Mar 13, 202257 min

FAN FAVORITE: An American Werewolf in London

We're on a short break (don't worry, we're both fine!), so we wanted to share a few of our fans' favorite episodes! We're starting with a real throwback, our first episode, An American Werewolf in London. This episode went mini-viral on YouTube, so if you missed it, you might want to check it out! SHOW OVERVIEW: Website: thescarymovieproject.com Get your horror movie fix with filmmaker and horror junkie Matt Lolich, as he reviews and deep dives into horror movies and other spooky topics! Now wit...

Feb 27, 202244 min

The Fog, NOT the 2005 One

Matt and Tara stray off-topic, share John Carpenter's Easter eggs, and get meteorological... and Matt quotes Halloween more than The Fog! *****SPOILERS***** SHOW NOTES Movie Trailer Episode captioned on YouTube SHOW OVERVIEW: Website: thescarymovieproject.com Get your horror movie fix with filmmaker and horror junkie Matt Lolich, as he reviews and deep dives into horror movies and other spooky topics! Now with spoilerier spoilers!...

Feb 13, 20221 hr 2 minEp. 46

Drag Me To Hell, or Button, Button, Who's Got the Button?

What do cartoons have to do with Drag Me To Hell? Where can you spot Octavia Spencer in it? What's the translation for those curses Mrs. Ganush is yelling? Find out in this episode. Plus, we learn that Matt likes sports and cars, and Tara shares a freaky fortune-telling experience! *****SPOILERS***** SHOW NOTES Movie Trailer Episode captioned on YouTube SHOW OVERVIEW: Website: thescarymovieproject.com Get your horror movie fix with filmmakers Tara and Matt, as they review and share behind-the-sc...

Jan 30, 20221 hr 28 minEp. 45

Welcome to The Scary Movie Project!

Get a taste of The Scary Movie Project with co-hosts, Matt and Tara! SHOW OVERVIEW: Website: thescarymovieproject.com Get your horror movie fix with filmmakers Tara and Matt, as they review and share behind-the-scenes trivia and insight on the horror movies they love… and the ones they don’t. Now with spoilerier spoilers! SHIP IT STUDIOS: Website: https://www.shipitstudios.com Description: We are Jedis. We are Wizards. We are Avengers. We are Time Lords. We are Tributes. We are the Knights Watch...

Jan 22, 20223 min

Tucker and Dale vs Evil, or All White Dudes Look Alike

In this episode, Matt and Tara talk Fargo, 30 Rock, and breakfast foods Plus, Tara can't tell the white dudes apart and she laughs... a lot, as we discuss the horror-comedy, Tucker and Dale vs Evil. *****SPOILERS***** SHOW NOTES Movie Trailer Episode captioned on YouTube SHOW OVERVIEW: Website: thescarymovieproject.com Get your horror movie fix with filmmakers Tara and Matt, as they review and share behind-the-scenes trivia and insight on the horror movies they love… and the ones they don’t. Now...

Jan 16, 20221 hr 12 minEp. 44

No One Gets Out Alive, or Down With Capitalism

Matt and Tara talk Metallica, Tarkov, Aztec gods, and social justice. Listen for their play-by-play of No One Gets Out Alive. *****SPOILERS***** SHOW NOTES Movie Trailer Show captioned on YouTube SHOW OVERVIEW: Website: thescarymovieproject.com Get your horror movie fix with filmmakers Tara and Matt, as they review and share behind-the-scenes trivia and insight on the horror movies they love… and the ones they don’t. Now with spoilerier spoilers! SHIP IT STUDIOS: Website: https://www.shipitstudi...

Dec 05, 202158 minEp. 43

Suspiria, or Why Ballet Teachers Suck

What Disney movie influenced Dario Argento's horror film? We'll tell you! Plus, mean girls, beautiful kills, and awesome spooky prog rock! *****SPOILERS***** SHOW NOTES Movie Trailer Show captioned on YouTube SHOW OVERVIEW: Website: thescarymovieproject.com Get your horror movie fix with filmmakers Tara and Matt, as they review and share behind-the-scenes trivia and insight on the horror movies they love… and the ones they don’t. Now with spoilerier spoilers! SHIP IT STUDIOS: Website: https://ww...

Nov 21, 202150 minEp. 42

Secret Window, with Special Guest Cameron Baker

Why are we talking about Doritos and Mountain Dew? Find out in this episode! Plus, Cameron has bloopers and we do bad Southern accents! Matt and Tara talk about the movie Secret Window with Cameron Baker, host of the Unwanted Things podcast. *****SPOILERS***** SHOW NOTES Unwanted Things podcast Movie Trailer Show captioned on YouTube SHOW OVERVIEW: Website: thescarymovieproject.com Get your horror movie fix with filmmakers Tara and Matt, as they review and share behind-the-scenes trivia and insi...

Nov 07, 20211 hr 28 minEp. 41

BONUS: The Raven, read by Matt and Tara

A little Halloween surprise for you... Get your spooky on with Edgar Allan Poe's The Raven, read by Matt and Tara! The Complete Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe Episode captioned on YouTube SHOW OVERVIEW: Website: thescarymovieproject.com Get your horror movie fix with filmmakers Tara and Matt, as they review and share behind-the-scenes trivia and insight on the horror movies they love… and the ones they don’t. Now with spoilerier spoilers! SHIP IT STUDIOS: Website: https://www.shipitstudios.c...

Oct 31, 20219 min

A Nightmare on Elm Street 4, Not the Best One?

What does James Cameron have to do with a dog peeing fire? Find out that and more on this episode, as Matt and Tara discuss A Nightmare on Elm Street 4. *****SPOILERS***** SHOW NOTES Movie Trailer Episode captioned on YouTube SHOW OVERVIEW: Website: thescarymovieproject.com Get your horror movie fix with filmmakers Tara and Matt, as they review and share behind-the-scenes trivia and insight on the horror movies they love… and the ones they don’t. Now with spoilerier spoilers! SHIP IT STUDIOS: We...

Oct 24, 202156 minEp. 40

A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors, with friend of the show, Justin Timpane

Why are we talking about Father of the Bride? Matt tells us. Plus, hear about Justin's real life Freddy dreams, our first horror movies, and what Tara thinks is cute about this movie! We're joined by special guest and friend of the show, Justin Timpane, filmmaker, actor, recording artist, and host of the TrekOff podcast. *****SPOILERS***** SHOW NOTES Ninjas vs. Zombies Ninjas vs. Vampires Ninjas vs. Monsters Justin Timpane on Spotify TrekOff Podcast Movie Trailer Episode captioned on YouTube SHO...

Oct 17, 20211 hr 40 minEp. 39

A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge, and The First Male Scream Queen

What does whale song have to do with Nightmare on Elm Street 2? Tara tells Matt all about it... and does her best impression yet! *****SPOILERS***** SHOW NOTES: Movie Trailer Episode Captioned on YouTube SHOW OVERVIEW: Website: thescarymovieproject.com Get your horror movie fix with filmmakers Tara and Matt, as they review and share behind-the-scenes trivia and insight on the horror movies they love… and the ones they don’t. Now with spoilerier spoilers! SHIP IT STUDIOS: Website: https://www.shi...

Oct 10, 202154 minEp. 38

A Nightmare on Elm Street, Tara's First Time!

The first episode in our Halloween Extravaganza! Join Tara on her first time watching A Nightmare on Elm Street and find out what she thinks and what happened to Freddy's glove! *****SPOILERS***** SHOW NOTES: Movie Trailer Episode captioned on YouTube SHOW OVERVIEW: Website: thescarymovieproject.com Get your horror movie fix with filmmakers Tara and Matt, as they review and share behind-the-scenes trivia and insight on the horror movies they love… and the ones they don’t. Now with spoilerier spo...

Oct 10, 20211 hr 16 minEp. 37

Tales of Halloween, An Actor's Story

What do Twin Peaks, David Hasselhoff, and Rancid have in common? We talk about them all in this episode! Special guest Christophe Zajac-Denek, who plays Mordechai in the movie, talks to us about his experience on set and more! Learn more about him and his podcast, I'm Kind of a Big Deal, here... Christophe Zajac-Denek - IMDb I'm Kind Of A Big Deal (christophezd.com) *****SPOILERS***** SHOW NOTES: Movie Trailer Episode captioned on YouTube SHOW OVERVIEW: Website: thescarymovieproject.com Get your...

Sep 26, 202157 minEp. 36

Dark Skies, Just Your Standard Alien Abduction...

Where can you adopt a dog that easily? We want to know! Matt and Tara pick apart the entire movie, Dark Skies, and give another life pro tip! *****SPOILERS***** SHOW NOTES: Movie Trailer Episode captioned on YouTube SHOW OVERVIEW: Website: thescarymovieproject.com Get your horror movie fix with filmmakers Tara and Matt, as they review and share behind-the-scenes trivia and insight on the horror movies they love… and the ones they don’t. Now with spoilerier spoilers! SHIP IT STUDIOS: Website: htt...

Sep 12, 20211 hr 4 minEp. 35

The Babysitter, or When Crushes Go Wrong!

First kisses, poisoned shots, and murder... first crushes are so sweet! Matt and Tara chat about the movie The Babysitter. We talk spiders, learning to drive, give out life pro tips... and that's just the first 15 minutes! *****SPOILERS***** SHOW NOTES: Movie Trailer Episode captioned on YouTube SHOW OVERVIEW: Website: thescarymovieproject.com Get your horror movie fix with filmmakers Tara and Matt, as they review and share behind-the-scenes trivia and insight on the horror movies they love… and...

Aug 29, 202143 minEp. 34

Audio in Horror Movies, A Brief History

From the Psycho shower scene to the authentic music in The VVitch, Matt and Tara discuss the history of audio in horror movies with audio engineer, Bill Vaughan. *****SPOILERS***** SHOW NOTES: Episode captioned on YouTube Killer soundtracks: How horror movies use sound - The Eagle (theeagleonline.com) What’s That Noise?: Devising Sound Elements in Horror Movies – Kadenze Blog How the Hidden Sounds of Horror Movie Soundtracks Freak You Out - Atlas Obscura Sound Design, Foley and FX in Horror Movi...

Aug 15, 20211 hr 14 minEp. 33

The Shining, and ALL the impressions!

Hedge mages, The Shinning (yes, with two n's), and Halloran's taste in art... Plus, Matt gets kicked out of the Timberline Lodge… but not by the staff! *****SPOILERS***** SHOW NOTES: Movie Trailer Episode captioned on YouTube Matt's The Shining Review The Shining: 14 Behind-the-Scenes Facts About The Legendary Horror Film (CINEMABLEND) Photographing Stanley Kubrick's The Shining (The American Society of Cinematographers)...

Aug 01, 20211 hr 12 minEp. 32

Announcement, June 20, 2021

Just a brief announcement... There will be no episode today and we're going on summer break, so we'll be back on August 1st with a very special episode reviewing The Shining! Announcement Captioned on YouTube

Jun 20, 20211 min

You're Next, Wolf and Tiger and Sheep, Oh My!

What it would take to make Matt upset after a shower? Find out and hear all about our favorite cameo and kills in this indie horror film! Plus, listen for Tara's dogs in the background! *****SPOILERS***** SHOW NOTES: Movie Trailer Episode captioned on YouTube

Jun 06, 20211 hr 1 minEp. 31

Jaws with Special Guest Brianne Davis

Did you know the shark is Jaws had a name? Find out what it was and how it almost got broken... plus more fun trivia! Featuring friend-of-the-show, actress, director, podcaster, and author, Brianne Davis! *****SPOILERS***** SHOW NOTES: Movie Trailer Episode captioned on YouTube

May 24, 202151 minEp. 30

Psycho, A Great Movie for Mother's Day

Find out what this classic horror film has to do with Halloween and how Alfred Hitchcock did some of those iconic shots, as we review Pyscho! *****SPOILERS***** SHOW NOTES: Movie Trailer Episode captioned on YouTube

May 02, 20211 hr 3 minEp. 29
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