Don't Point That Horror At Me

Becky and Jill are feeling sleepy and delving into the world of Sinclair Smith's Dream Date (1993). Katie's bored and a bit boring, and all she wants is to find some excitement at her new school. Plus preferably a cute boyfriend to sweep her off her feet. But what Katie doesn't realise is that dreams really do come true and greasy biker boy Heath is here to turn her life into a nightmare. Will Katie escape Heath's coersive control and find true love with classmate Jason? Will bestie Raquelle ever wear a bad outfit? Will Bopper the aged bassett hound make it out of the book alive? In the second part of this two-part episode, we find out! Plus nineties film fun with Becky's Box Office. Listen to Part One of this two-part episode first. FYI it gets a bit sweary so even though Point Horror books are suitable for younger readers, our podcast might not be. Please take a moment to support our podcast and spread the word by leaving us a nice review and a five-star rating on your podcast app. Visit our website and sign up to our Patreon for bonus treats. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Logo design by Stuart Collins. Music by Lee James.  

Becky and Jill are feeling sleepy and delving into the world of Sinclair Smith's Dream Date (1993). Katie's bored and a bit boring, and all she wants is to find some excitement at her new school. Plus preferably a cute boyfriend to sweep her off her feet. But what Katie doesn't realise is that dreams really do come true and greasy biker boy Heath is here to turn her life into a nightmare. Will Katie escape Heath's coersive control and find true love with classmate Jason? Will bestie Raquelle ever wear a bad outfit? Will Bopper the aged bassett hound make it out of the book alive? In the first part of this two-part episode, we get some of the way to finding out! Plus nineties music fun with Lipgloss Jill's Nostalgic Number Ones. FYI it gets a bit sweary so even though Point Horror books are suitable for younger readers, our podcast might not be. Please take a moment to support our podcast and spread the word by leaving us a nice review and a five-star rating on your podcast app.  Visit our website and sign up to our Patreon for bonus treats. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Logo design by Stuart Collins. Music by Lee James.

Jill and Becky are feeling Christmassy and getting wrapped up in an insidious plot with Ryan and her multiple love interests, in Richie Tankersley Cusick's Fatal Secrets (1992). There's icy death traps, a quaint old toy shop and a scary Santa Claus all ready to bring the chill to the holidays. Who's the creep in the ski mask? Will Ryan discover her dead sister's secret before it's too late? And how ARE you supposed to treat someone with concussion? We find out! FYI it gets a bit sweary so even though Point Horror books are suitable for younger readers, our podcast might not be. Support us and spread the word by leaving a nice review and a five-star rating on your podcast app. You can also donate at ko-fi.com/pointhorrorpod. Thank you! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook Logo design by Stuart Collins Music by Lee James

Jill and Becky join Joanna and her boyfriend (?) Dex in R.L. Stine's 1992 classic The Boyfriend. Joanna is a priviledged young lady with her pick of the lads and Dex just isn't cutting it for her. But is dying the best thing he can do for their relationship or will Shep still come out on top? We dive deep into zombie love, pranks and bestie rivalry with this quintessential Stine Point Horror. Plus all the usual nineties fun with Lipgloss Jill's Nostalgic Number Ones and Becky's Box Office. FYI it gets a bit sweary so even though Point Horror books are suitable for younger readers, our podcast might not be. Support our podcast and spread the word by leaving us a nice review and a five-star rating on your podcast app. You can also donate at ko-fi.com/pointhorrorpod. Thank you! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook Logo design by Stuart Collins Music by Lee James

Becky and Jill are going back to school with RTC's Teacher's Pet (1990). Kate's at a writing retreat in the middle of the woods and even her love of horror can't save her from creepy lecturers, odd groundsmen and... cowboys? Will she fall victim to spooky caves and goth poetry, or escape with her life and an idea for her first best-seller?! We find out. Plus all the usual nineties fun with Lipgloss Jill's Nostalgic Number Ones and Becky's Box Office. FYI it gets a bit sweary so even though Point Horror books are suitable for younger readers, our podcast might not be. Support our podcast and spread the word by leaving us a nice review and a five-star rating on your podcast app. You can also donate at ko-fi.com/pointhorrorpod. Thank you! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook Logo design by Stuart Collins Music by Lee James Check out Tia Diana's art on IG @tiadiana_draws Kiki's Delivery Service episode of Not Just For Kids podcast Bonfire of the Vanities season of The Plot Thickens podcast

Jill and Becky are back to conclude their discussion of Sinclair Smith's Double Date (1998). Plus all the usual nineties film fun from Becky's Box Office. FYI it gets a bit sweary so even though Point Horror books are suitable for younger readers, our podcast might not be. If you like what you hear, you can support our podcast and spread the word by leaving us a nice review and a five-star rating on your podcast app. You can also donate at ko-fi.com/pointhorrorpod. Thank you! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook Logo design by Stuart Collins

Becky and Jill discuss Double Date by Sinclair Smith (1998) for a Valentine's Day special. Practical jokes abound and you know how much we love a prankster...! Will our protagonist Tracy be able to figure out what's a joke and what's real? Will the gang ever get some BBQ? Will this be the greatest Lipgloss Jill's Nostalgic Number Ones ever? We find out! FYI it gets a bit sweary so even though Point Horror books are suitable for younger readers, our podcast might not be. If you like what you hear, support our podcast and spread the word by leaving us a nice review and a five-star rating. Thank you! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook Donate at https://ko-fi.com/pointhorrorpod  Our special guest is Mark Morriss. Buy tickets for An Evening With The Bluetones In Your Living Room here. Logo design by Stuart Collins

Jill and Becky discuss the second book in R.L. Stine's classic series: The Baby-sitter II (1992). Jenny is in therapy after her terrifying encounter with the Hagans, she's been offered a new babysitting job and she's chucked Chuck for new bad-boy Cal. But is the kid she's looking after evil? Is her shrink stalking her? Are the boys in this book the best dressed ever? We find out! Plus all the usual nineties fun with Lipgloss Jill's Nostalgic Number Ones and Becky's Box Office. FYI it gets a bit sweary so even though Point Horror books are suitable for younger readers, our podcast might not be. You can support our podcast by leaving us a nice review and a five-star rating on iTunes. Give us a shout-out on the socials (@pointhorrorpod). Donate to our Ko-Fi. Thank you! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook Logo design by Stuart Collins

Becky and Jill discuss Trick or Treat by Richie Tankersley Cusick (1991). Martha is in a new (old creepy) house with a new family and SHE DOESN'T LIKE IT, OK?! Plus she thinks the house is haunted by a murdered girl who looks just like her. But it's not all bad news: there are new friends, a love interest, a sexy step-bro, pizza and... HALLOWEEN! Who really killed Elizabeth? What's going on in those woods? Who keeps turning out all the lights? We find out! Plus all the usual nineties fun with Lipgloss Jill's Nostalgic No.1s and Becky's Box Office. FYI it gets a bit sweary so even though Point Horror books are suitable for younger readers, our podcast might not be. If you like what you hear, support our podcast and spread the word by leaving us a nice review and a five-star rating. Thank you! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook Logo design by Stuart Collins

Jill and Becky discuss The Perfume by Caroline B. Cooney (1993). Dove is a sweet only-child until she buys an intoxicating perfume from an emo shop and things get crowded. Will Dove be able to keep her mind and body for herself? Is there really someone else sharing her thoughts and actions, or is she losing her mind? Is there anything worse than a date at 5AM?! We find out. Plus all the usual '90s love with Lipgloss Jill's Nostalgic No.1s and Becky's Box Office. FYI it gets a bit sweary so even though Point Horror books are suitable for younger readers, our podcast might not be! Also if you'd rather not listen to discussions of mental ill-health and psychiatric treatments, this might not be the episode for you. And that's totally ok - we'll see you for the next one.  Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook Logo design by Stuart Collins

WE'RE BACK! Season 2 starts with a later entry in the Point Horror canon, 1997's Krazy 4 U. Abbie's just a normal girl but someone thinks she's pretty special... special enough to terrorise. A speeding car, some threatening notes, some slashed up photos and a lot of missing sweatshirts... will Abbie's obsession with health food save her from the krazy stalker making her life a misery? We find out! Plus all the usual nineties love with Lipgloss Jill's Nostalgic Number Ones and Becky's Box Office. FYI it gets a bit sweary so even though Point Horror books are suitable for younger readers, our podcast might not be! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook Logo design by Stuart Collins

Becky and Jill chat about The Snowman by R.L. Stine (1992). Heather hates her home life and her job and is kind of bored of her boyf. So when self-named Snowman comes into her life it's the boost of excitement she needs... or so she thinks. Will someone get away with murder? Will Aunt Belle's life improve exponentially? Why is Kim's voice so hoarse? WE FIND OUT! With a special guest appearance from Becky's chest infection. Plus all the usual nineties love with Lipgloss Jill's Nostalgic Number Ones and Becky's Box Office. FYI it gets a bit sweary so even though Point Horror books are suitable for younger readers, our podcast might not be! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook Logo design by Stuart Collins

Jill and Becky chat about Caroline B. Cooney's stone-cold classic Freeze Tag (1993). Meghan and West are head over heels for each other but Lannie is having none of it. Will young love win the day? Will the neighbourhood ever be the same? Will West ever get his truck fixed? We find out! Plus all the usual nineties fun with Lipgloss Jill's Nostalgic Number Ones and Becky's Box Office. FYI it gets a bit sweary so even though Point Horror books are suitable for younger readers, our podcast might not be. If you like what you hear, support our podcast and spread the word by leaving us a nice review and a five-star rating. Thank you! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook Logo design by Stuart Collins

It's PART TWO of our HALLOWEEN SPECIAL! And part two of R. L. Stine's classic Halloween Night double. Brenda and Halley are back and up against a brand new murderous adversary. Plus all the usual nineties love with Lipgloss Jill's Nostalgic Number Ones and Becky's Box Office features.  FYI it gets a bit sweary so even though Point Horror books are suitable for younger readers, our podcast might not be. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Edited by Becky Darke Logo designed by Stuart Collins

It's PART ONE of our HALLOWEEN SPECIAL! And part one of R. L. Stine's classic Halloween Night double. Becky and Jill chat all things All Hallows, as Brenda and Halley battle it out over rotting jack o' lanterns, headless birds and goofy two-timing boys. Plus all the usual nineties love with Lipgloss Jill's Nostalgic Number Ones and Becky's Box Office features.  FYI it gets a bit sweary so even though Point Horror books are suitable for younger readers, our podcast might not be. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Edited by Becky Darke Logo designed by Stuart Collins

Much like the mighty Pytho, this month's episode is quite the beast! So we've split it into two parts. Both out today! So don't worry, you don't need to wait to find out the bonkers conclusion to this brilliant book... coz here it is!

Much like the mighty Pytho, this month's episode is quite the beast! So we've split it into two parts. Both out today! So don't worry, you don't need to wait to find out the bonkers conclusion to this brilliant book.

Jill and Becky chat about the RTC fan-favourite The Lifeguard (1991). Kelsey's having a questionable holiday on an island considering she has a mortal fear of swimming but luckily there are lots of handsome lifeguards to keep her mind off the recurring nightmares. But a girl has gone missing and there's a 'creepy old man' who keeps chasing Kelsey around the cliffs. Which lifeguard will she end up snogging, and which one is trying to kill her? We find out! FYI it gets a bit sweary so even though Point Horror books are suitable for younger readers, our podcast might not be. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Edited by Becky Darke Logo designed by Stuart Collins

We finally get drunk and don't like a book. Singalongs! Yawning! The possible beginnings of a Mr Drummond fan club! All this and more as Jill and Becky chat about Camp Fear (1994) by Carol Ellis. Plus all the usual nineties love with Lipgloss Jill's Nostalgic Number Ones and Becky's Box Office. FYI it gets a bit sweary so even though Point Horror books are suitable for younger readers, our podcast might not be. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Edited by Becky Darke Logo designed by Stuart Collins

Becky and Jill chat about Barbara Steiner's 'Spring Break' (1996). Five pals head to the beach and end up staying in a haunted house. But is it really a ghost? How many Big Macs is too many Big Macs? What's so fascinating out at sea that people keep staring at it? We find out! FYI it gets a bit sweary so even though Point Horror books are suitable for younger readers, our podcast might not be. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Edited by Becky Darke Logo designed by Stuart Collins