Harry and Jen Do Horror with Friends

We're back with another indie spotlight! This time, we get to hash it out over A Halloween Feast. We talk horror comedies, sex scenes, nihilism, fake blood, queerness, and more. Jen makes a funny voice. We're pleased to give this weird little indie the green light! Check A Halloween Feast on Tubi!  Content Warnings: Spoilers galore, violence/gore Did you make a movie that we should analyze and discuss? Hit us up at HarryAndJenPodcast@gmail.com. Socials n' Such: Check out the show on Instagram and Facebook!    

We're joined by the crew of Jerks Productions to discuss Good Boy (2025)! We discuss Courage the Cowardly Dog, morbid cakes, ambiguous plots, animal abuse, sexy cameras and more! Content Warning: Animal abuse (including animal death) This episode's drinking game: Drink whenever . . . Someone says "dog" Someone says "cat" Anyone mentions a piece of animal-centered media Our Guest's Awesome Stuff: Jerks Productions on Insta! Kill of the Week Podcast! More Jerks Productions stuff! Socials n' Such: Check out the show on Instagram and Facebook! Wanna suggest a movie? Wanna say "hi?" Did you make a movie we should watch? Email us: harryandjenpodcast@gmail.com

Illustrator and library punk Mel Crumrine joins to discuss the Philippous' Bring Her Back (2025)! We discuss barf, heroes, villains, "doing your own research," The Exorcist 3, Mel's love of cannibalism, and more! Content Warning: Spoilers (including spoilers for Talk to Me), child abuse/neglect, suicide This episode's drinking game: Drink whenever . . . Someone can't remember Piper's name (finish drink) Someone says "grief" Socials n' Such: Check out the show on Instagram and Facebook! Wanna suggest a movie? Wanna say "hi?" Did you make a movie we should watch? Email us: harryandjenpodcast@gmail.com

For our first-ever minisode, we discuss our mutual love of The Ring (2002)! We talk contagions, gateway horror, cat puke, and more. Jen sneezes. Harry burps.  Mentions:  The Faculty of Horror on The Ring Wanna help us out? We'd love your help growing the show however you can, but especially through reviews and ratings on your podcast streamer of choice. Socials n' Such: Check out the show on Instagram and Facebook! Wanna suggest a movie? Wanna say "hi?" Did you make a movie we should watch? Email us: harryandjenpodcast@gmail.com Up Next: Bring Her Back (2025) in December!        

We were invited to screen The Cellar (2024)! This British psych-horror romp follows Abigail as she traverses a strange, labyrinthine house pursued by mysterious frightening demons who also happen to be members of her addiction support group. We chat about low-budget triumphs, surrealist wanking, the addiction experience, criteria for bad horror, and more! Stream the film on Amazon!   Content Warnings: Addiction/alcoholism, sexual language   Want us to watch your movie? Wanna just say "hi"? Email us! HarryAndJenPodcast@gmail.com   Please help us grow the podcast by rating/reviewing on the podcast service of your choice! Share with your horror nerd friends. 

Halloween bonus! Harry and Jen take a walk down millennial memory lane with Casper (1995) and "The Haunted Mask" (1995). They talk about being an aging demographic, after-school specials, 90s perspectives on therapy, Devon Sawa, bullies, extreme haunted houses, the baseline conservatism of the 90s, and more!   Wanna help us out? We'd love your help growing the show however you can, but especially through reviews and ratings on your podcast streamer of choice.   Socials n' Such: Check out the show on Instagram and Facebook! Wanna suggest a movie? Wanna say "hi?" Did you make a movie we should watch? Email us: harryandjenpodcast@gmail.com   Up Next: Bring Her Back (2025) in November!        

Literature Prof. Kasia Bartoszynska joins to discuss Ryan Coogler's Sinners! We talk about blues legends, Irish history, cunnilingus, the Muppets, and more! This episode's drinking game: Drink whenever . . . Someone can't remember if it's smoke or stack Someone uses a synonym for pussy Someone says "Blues"   Check our guest's awesome stuff! Kasia's excellent book blog! Peep Kasia's upcoming book, Reading Together!   Socials n' Such: Check out the show on Instagram and Facebook! Wanna suggest a movie? Wanna say "hi?" Did you make a movie we should watch? Email us: harryandjenpodcast@gmail.com

Public school teacher Francesca Considine-Drake joins to discuss Zach Creggar’s Weapons! We talk about urban legends and folklore, Ring cameras, the trials and tribulations of public educators, gun violence, and hot dog couple goals. Content Warnings: Spoilers This episode's drinking game: Drink whenever . . . Harry can't remember a character's name (finish drink) Anyone says " . . . of it all" (finish drink) Anyone says "addict" Check out these great conversations that influenced our feelings on Weapons: Last Pod on the Left The Extra Credits Podcast Check out the show on Instagram and Facebook! Wanna suggest a movie? Wanna say "hi?" Did you make a movie we should watch? Email us: harryandjenpodcast@gmail.com    

Indie Rocker Phil Gardyasz joins to discuss Mark Anthony Green’s Opus! We discuss the cult of celebrity, Willy Wonka, music, blueberries, the state of A24 and more!   If you're feeling the show, please give us a rating and review on your streaming service of choice! Trigger Warnings: Spoilers, Descriptions of violence/gore Our guest's amazing stuff:  Check out Phil's Band, Lito and the Shepherds! And here they are on Insta! This episode's drinking game: Drink whenever . . . Harry sings Someone mentions a movie other than Opus Check out the show on Instagram and Facebook! Wanna suggest a movie? Wanna say "hi?" Did you make a movie we should watch? Email us: harryandjenpodcast@gmail.com

Artist and transplant specialist Jill Delfino joins to discuss Damien Leone’s Terrifier 3! We talk about the slasher genre, the best kills of the franchise, misogyny, art, Art, and a bunch more. Content Warnings: Spoilers for all three Terrifier films, graphic descriptions of gore/violence profanity This episode's drinking game: Drink whenever . . . Someone alludes to genital mutilation (finish drink) Check out the show on Instagram and Facebook! Wanna suggest a movie? Wanna say "hi?" Did you make a movie we should watch? Email us: harryandjenpodcast@gmail.com    

Nerdy tech guy and AV creative Charlie Jones joins us to discuss Companion (2025). We discuss the femme-robot trope, incels, queer readings, Easter eggs, coronal mass ejections and more. Jen lays out her idea for a horror franchise about gnomes.  If you're feeling the show, please give us a rating and review on your streaming service of choice! Trigger Warnings: spoilers, graphic sexual language, brief mention of mass shootings Our guest's amazing stuff:  Check out Charlie's music on Youtube and Bandcamp! Peep Charlie's video art! This episode's drinking game: Drink whenever . . . Harry does a bad impression Anyone says "AI" or "Robot" Check out the show on Instagram and Facebook! Wanna suggest a movie? Wanna say "hi?" Did you make a movie we should watch? Email us: harryandjenpodcast@gmail.com

Lit Professor and Alien super fan Teagan Bradway joins us once again to discuss Alien: Romulus (2024). We discuss the film's approach to siblinghood, race and servitude, Gen Z, upgrades and AI anxieties, male rage, boy robots, and oodles more. Jen rips an atomic belch. Harry impersonates Marilyn Manson.  If you're feeling the show, please give us a rating and review on your streaming service of choice! Trigger Warnings: Spoilers, rape, profanity Our Guest's Amazing stuff: Peep Teagan's brilliant keynote, "Queer Theory for Everyone" This episode's drinking game: Drink whenever . . . Harry brings up Star Wars (finish drink) Anyone can't remember a character's name Someone mentions any part of the human reproductive system (finish drink) Check out the show on Instagram and Facebook! Wanna suggest a movie? Wanna say "hi?" Did you make a movie we should watch? Email us: harryandjenpodcast@gmail.com

Bonus episode time, b*tches! Lit professor and Alien fangirl Teagan Bradway joins us to discuss every. single. Alien film. We discuss Teagan's dope Ripley tattoo, the triumphs and failures of the Alien reboots/prequels, shredded blue Jesus, moms (of course), sex (of course), and more! Teagan presents her case for Alien 3 as a slept-on banger. Listen in as we build context for next month's episode on Fede Alvarez's Alien: Romulus (2024). If you're feeling the show, please give us a rating and review on your streaming service of choice! Trigger Warnings: Spoilers, rape, profanity Our Guest's Amazing stuff: Peep Teagan's brilliant keynote, "Queer Theory for Everyone" This episode's drinking game: Drink whenever . . . Finish drink whenever Harry talks about floating/flirting symbols Finish drink whenever someone mentions Jonesy the cat Drink whenever someone mentions any part of the human reproductive system  Check out the show on Instagram and Facebook! Wanna suggest a movie? Wanna say "hi?" Did you make a movie we should watch? Email us: harryandjenpodcast@gmail.com

Matthew Schmidt is the writer/director of the indie short film, "Mr. Sandman" (2024). He joins us to discuss his film, inspiration, and the importance of chasing your passions at any age.  Watch "Mr. Sandman" on youtube and Tubi! Check out the podcast on Instagram and Facebook! Wanna suggest a movie? Wanna say "hi?" Did you make a movie we should watch? Email us: harryandjenpodcast@gmail.com        

Fiction author Bob Proehl joins the pod to talk about Robert Eggers' Nosferatu (2024). We discuss the metaphor of the vampire, the cost of periodic accuracy, attitudes toward teen sex, COVID, free podcast ideas, the Keanussance, and what the hell Willem Dafoe is doing in this movie. If you're enjoying the show, give us a rating on your podcast service! Content Warnings: Spoilers, profanity Our Guest's Amazing stuff: Check out Bob Proehl's books! This episode's drinking game: Drink whenever . . . Finish your drink when anyone mentions The Sexual Darkness Finish your drink when anyone does the Nosferatu voice Drink whenever someone says vampire, sex, or sexual Check out the show on Instagram and Facebook! Wanna suggest a movie? Wanna say "hi?" Did you make a movie we should watch? Email us: harryandjenpodcast@gmail.com

Fiction author Bob Proehl joins Harry and Jen to discuss F.W. Murnau's 1922 silent classic, Nosferatu (1922). The trio discusses the experience of viewing silent film in the modern day, Nosferatu's status as a classic bootleg, vampiric links to sex and disease, fear of the other, and Bob's failed attempt at reading Twilight. Keep an eye out for our episode on Nosferatu (2024) next week! Check out Bob Proehl's books! Check out the show on Instagram and Facebook! Wanna suggest a movie? Wanna say "hi?" Did you make a movie we should watch? Email us: harryandjenpodcast@gmail.com  

Drug/alcohol counselor Steve Elfenbein joins Harry and Jen to talk about Smile 2 (2024). They discuss mental health, water-chugging, addiction, the curse film trope, and heavy-handed narratives. Harry makes a bassoon noise. If you're enjoying the show, give us a rating on your podcast service! Content Warnings: Spoilers, drug/alcohol abuse and addiction, overdose Check out Spencer Lackey, a short-form horror filmmaker with aesthetics like some in Smile 2! Check "The Other Side of the Box," a 2021 short film with similar scares to some in Smile 2! This episode's drinking game: Drink whenever . . . Anyone says "text" Anyone says "addiction" Finish your drink when Harry sings Check out the show on Instagram and Facebook! Wanna suggest a movie? Wanna say "hi?" Did you make a movie we should watch? Email us: harryandjenpodcast@gmail.com

Jen's sister Kim joins to talk about Heretic (2024). they talk Mormonism, atheism, language, rip-offs, spin-offs, and cults. If you're enjoying the show, give us a rating on your podcast service! Content Warnings: spoilers, violence This episode's drinking game: Drink whenever . . . Jen can't remember a character's name Harry says "infantile" Harry makes an unfunny Mormon joke (finish your drink) Check out the show on Instagram and Facebook! Wanna suggest a movie? Wanna say "hi?" Did you make a movie we should watch? Email us: harryandjenpodcast@gmail.com

Jen and Harry talk about the late David Lynch, the word "Lynchian," their first Lynch movie experiences, and their favorite Lynch films, Lost Highway (1997) and Mulholland Drive (2001). Harry gives his spiel about Bill Pullman while Jen plans the show's first merch item.  Content Warnings: Spoilers, Suicide/Self-Harm This episode's drinking game: Finish your drink whenever Harry or Jen are awkward about David Lynch being dead. Find us on social media! Facebook / Instagram If you're enjoying the show, give us a rating on your podcast service! Wanna suggest a movie? Wanna say "hi?" Did you make a movie we should watch? Email us: harryandjenpodcast@gmail.com

Chemist Sam MacMillan joins for a conversation on Coralie Fargeat's The Substance (2024). They discuss the patriarchy, beauty standards, substance abuse, the alt-health grift, cinematic references, the plural for "synopsis," and prosthetic boobs.  If you're enjoying the show, give us a rating on your podcast service! Content Warnings: spoilers, body image, gore, substance abuse This episode's drinking game: Drink when you hear . . . a cat meow someone says "Elizabeth" a movie other than The Substance is mentioned Check out the show on Instagram and Facebook! Wanna suggest a movie? Wanna say "hi?" Did you make a movie we should watch? Email us: harryandjenpodcast@gmail.com