Beyond The Scream

With spoilers from the outset, Rob and Emma discuss the truly terrifying 1990 entry The Exorcist franchise. Starring George C. Scott and Ed Flanders, the chilling theological thriller is written and directed by William Peter Blatty and picks up 15 years after The Exorcist. Contains some swearing and descriptions of racial abuse. Clips (c) 1990 Morgan Creek Productions

Emma and Rob take a deep dive into this 1985 follow up to Wes Craven’s original. A much maligned film that has its followers. Rediscovered in recent years as ‘Queer Horror’, Freddy’s Revenge finally finds its footing after years of oppressive social, political and cultural attitudes. 

Emma and Rob discuss Damien McCarthey's Irish horror exploring themes of deceit, revenge, witchcraft and folklore, and a bit of ankle trauma! Spoilers from the outset and with some swearing. Clips (c) Wildcard Distribution 'Now You Know' performed by Little Willie John (Ace Records Ltd)

With swearing and spoilers from the very outset, Rob and Emma discuss their first folk horror of the series, Starve Acre from 2023, looking back at their own introductions to folk horror.  Rob gets grumpy about recent news headlines and also discusses digging dirt in his youth to pass the time, and Emma remains traumatised by hare breast feeding.   Clips and music (c) 2023 BFI, Access Entertainment, BBC Film, House Productions - "Let me in" Matthew Herbert and Matt Smith

Beyond the Scream return to the early half of the 1980s to take a look at what would become one of the most influential slasher films with its legacy, and many sequels seeping through pop culture to the present day.   Contains swearing. Clips (c) New Line Cinema 1984

Emma Arneil and Rob Taylor take their first deep dive into horror film and television in this second episode of 'Beyond the Scream'. Focusing on the 1989 Nigel Kneale adaptation which has been the centre of Rob's writing and research since 2019, they discuss the genesis of the 1989 adaptation, how it aligns with the original novel and the later 2012 Hammer Film version. **Contains spoilers** Clips belong to their right holders.  (1989) Central Films, Capglobe Ltd, Carlton, ITV plc, Spirit Entertainment - (2012) Hammer Film Productions  

Introductory episode of 'Beyond the Scream', a new podcast covering horror cinema and television.   Contains some swearing.   Clips belong to their rights holders - Hammer Film Productions, Universal, Warner Bros, Compass International and Trancas International, EMI, and Ambassador Film Distribution.