Scream Queen Podcast

In today's episode, I am interviewing Joe Lam, the writer and director of The Fetus. Starring: Bill Moseley, Lauren LaVera, and Julian CurtisA couple become pregnant with a half-human, half-demonic fetus with a thirst for blood-and must uncover its terrifying origins before it's too late. The movie is available on VOD for rent or purchase. I highly recommend renting this movie and supporting indie horror films.Guest Info:https://www.instagram.com/itsjoelam?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Delivering The Fetus Book The Fetus Film

In this horror movie, A naïve Elon encounters a rebellious stoner on Day of the Dead, who seduces her down a dark path of temptation. I interview director, writer and actress Tiffany Toni about her directorial debut. We talk about the themes in her film and how her life experiences shaped the story of Bora.https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12676666/ https://borathemovie.com/ https://www.instagram.com/tiffany__toney/

I interview Director/Writer/Actor Morley Nelson on his first feature length film. This is a family affair with the whole Nelson family making it on the big screen. I get to talk to Nicole Nelson about her part in this project along with Morley and his experiences being a director and actor alongside his family. A mysterious drifter struggles to protect an abandoned boy and his little sister from an infection that turns people into a feral-like state. Uncontained is available on Amazon, AppleTV, and it can be streamed on Screambox.https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3857448/a-mysterious-drifter-wakes-up-covered-in-blood-in-exclusive-uncontained-clip/https://www.instagram.com/morley_nelson?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==https://youtu.be/blcTABnYhxY?si=zBWPcmOsfCFy4zj0

I got a chance to interview Gene Dolders, director of the indie horror film The Blade Cuts Deeper.The Blade Cuts Deeper is a Giallo-inspired, slasher movie set in Liverpool, UK. Content has consequences...Many people want their five minutes of fame but for some, it comes at the ultimate price - their life!' Meet John Abbott, narcissistic host of infamous real-crime show Lights, Camera, KILL. Known for its lurid re-enactments of the darkest of trespasses, it has made him rich by exploiting pain and suffering. Yet while Abbott basks shamelessly in the limelight, one victim has seen enough. Broken by his loss, the man has a burning thirst for revenge - and now he wants to make Abbott bleed.Movie Website:https://www.thebladecutsdeeper.com/https://youtu.be/oiFaMGak8r0?si=b15h7y2KlSAKkpjxhttps://youtu.be/oiFaMGak8r0?si=r2Y5PkhpFu0OFzti

In Episode 52, I dive deep into Jeff Barnaby’s brutal, brilliant, and fiercely Indigenous zombie film Blood Quantum. Set on the Red Crow Reservation during a global outbreak, the dead are rising, and the Indigenous people are the only ones immune. With my guest, I break down the film’s themes of sovereignty, identity, cultural resilience, and the horror of history itself. Guest Information:Nikki Apostolou https://www.instagram.com/native_stardust?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==native_stardust , recycledstardust, Walking Sky Candles, Links to help Support MMIW and Indigenous people:Donate | NIWRCNyc - Urban Indigenous Collective

Episode 51My theme of the month is Slash Gender: A trans horror takeoverThis month I am passing the mic to those who know what it feels like to be villainized in society. The trans community is an undeniable part of the horror genre. A vast majority of these depictions have enforced harmful stereotypes and this month I am tackling this topic with people from the trans community. Today we are tackling trans issues in horror with a wildly charismatic scientist unveiling a “perfect” creation. A living work of muscular art born in a laboratory of lust and excess.

Welcome Scream Queens, Kings, & Things, Whether you are screaming at movies or the real life stuff, I’m your host Janecka Olen.This is my 50th episode and I have a very special guest, Ken Boggle from Living for the Dead. In this Halloween special, we talk about the scariest movie ever made, The Exorcist. He gives me all the insider information on the spiritual side of things. Ken does tarot card readings and he's a medium between the living and the dead.Guest:Ken Bogglehttps://linktr.ee/kenboggle?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

This is my 48th episode. My theme of the month is Slash Gender: A trans horror takeover. This month I am passing the mic to those who know what it feels like to be villainized in society. The trans community is an undeniable part of the horror genre. A vast majority of these depictions have enforced harmful stereotypes and this month I am tackling this topic with people from the trans community. Today we are tackling trans issues in horror with a mad scientist that creates a monster. Misunderstood and treated like an abomination, the monster turns into what society expects him to be. Guest:Mari THEE Fat Wenchhttps://www.instagram.com/marianasfatwench?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Resources:Frankenstein (1931) - IMDb

Episode 47 on Scream Queen Podcast, we’re slicing into one of the most chaotic entries in the Child’s Play franchise: Seed of Chucky (2004). Often dismissed as campy horror, this film is actually one of the earliest mainstream portrayals of gender confusion and nonbinary identity. My theme of the month is Slash Gender: A trans horror takeover. This month I am passing the mic to those who know what it feels like to be villainized in society. The trans community is an undeniable part of the horror genre. A vast majority of these depictions have enforced harmful stereotypes and this month I am tackling this topic with people from the trans community. Today we are tackling trans issues in horror with a nonbinary doll that is being forced to pick a gender by their parents.Guest:Tara from bundleof_styxhttps://www.instagram.com/bundleof_styx?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Resources:Seed of Chucky (2004) - IMDbGlen and Glenda: Don Mancini’s Reverence for Queerness in 'Seed of Chucky' (2004) - Horror Press'Seed of Chucky': Horror Outside the Binary[Pride 2019] Don Mancini's Queer Inclusion — Gayly Dreadful -- Bursting out of your closet with the latest horror reviews

This Month we have a LBGTQIA takeover with a focus on the Trans community. We are dragging horror out of the cis gaze and take back the narrative. This week, we’re diving into one of the most controversial films in horror history: Sleepaway Camp (1983). We aren't just talking shock endings and campy kills. We’re unpacking its complicated legacy through a queer lens.Joining me is Nikki, they recently came out as Trans, and they open up about how this cult classic reflects parts of their own journey with gender, identity, and transitioning. It’s a raw and honest conversation about representation and transformation.Guest:tarot.with.nikki.nyxhttps://www.instagram.com/tarot.with.nikki.nyx?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==https://www.instagram.com/a.witch.named.nikki?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Resources:Sleepaway Camp (1983) - Trivia - IMDbThe Transgender Defense of Angela Baker and ‘Sleepaway Camp’ | by Harmony Colangelo | Medium

In Supernatural September, I am covering horror movies based on supernatural events. A family moves into a large old house in order to be closer to the hospital where their teenage son is receiving cancer treatments. Soon after settling in, the son begins experiencing terrifying visions and unsettling encounters that grow increasingly violent. As the family uncovers the building’s dark past as a funeral home, they realize the lingering spirits and sinister forces connected to it threaten not only their son’s sanity but also their very lives. This movie is based on the events that took place when the Snedeker family moved into the Hallahan Funeral Home.Guest:Myriam talks a lothttps://www.instagram.com/myriamtalksalot?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

My theme of the month is Supernatural September with four weeks of horror movies based on supernatural events. A cheerful suburban home becomes the site of increasingly disturbing paranormal activity, beginning with playful tricks and escalating into terrifying encounters with a malevolent force. When the youngest daughter is taken into another realm, her family must fight to bring her back before she is lost forever. For the true horrors, I explain the so-called poltergeist curse.References: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0084516/?ref_=ext_shr_lnkSeaford Poltergeist – Garrett CollectionPark History

My theme of the month is Supernatural September with four weeks of horror movies based on supernatural events. In the early 1970s, a secluded Rhode Island farmhouse became the stage for one of the most chilling cases ever documented by a pair of paranormal investigators, Ed and Lorraine Warren. Or was it? With my guest Taylor Complains, we compare the movie scares vs real Perron testimony. It's scary how much has been embellished. Guest:Taylor Complainshttps://www.instagram.com/taylorcomplains?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Sources:The Conjuring (2013) - IMDbCorrecting the Conjuring House History | Skeptical Inquirerhttps://usghostadventures.com/haunted-stories/the-conjuring-house-the-true-story-rarely-told/ "The Conjuring: Separating Fact from Fiction" | FictionPSICAN - Paranormal Studies and Inquiry Canada - Interview of Norma Sutcliffe - The ConjuringThe True Story Behind 'The Conjuring': Where Is the Perron Family Now?

My theme of the month is Supernatural September with four weeks of horror movies based on supernatural events. A newlywed couple moves into a charming Long Island house with a dark past, only to face terrifying supernatural events that threaten their sanity and lives. The haunting grows more violent each day, revealing the home’s gruesome history of murder and possession. What truly happened in that house remains debated, hoax, hysteria, or haunting? Listen as my guest Colby and I tally up points to determine the truth. Guest:Colby Does Horrorhttps://linktr.ee/colbydoeshorror?utm_source=linktree_profile_shareSources:The Amityville Horror (1979) - IMDbRonald DeFeo - Murders, Movie & FamilyL.I. Slayings Suspect Had Used Drugs - The New York TimesGeorge Lutz, The Man Behind ‘The Amityville Horror’

I this episode I cover Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986), the chilling indie film that redefined the serial killer on screen. With its connection to the real serial killer Henry Lee Lucas, I dissect this film and compare it to the true crimes committed by Henry and Ottis. Resources:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099763/?ref_=ext_shr_lnkLast Podcast On The Left: four-part series on Henry Lee Lucashttps://open.spotify.com/episode/0DIvMCNVjBz0T0MLxSmkFk?si=TfLYBcYcSZacq5mQ-HwNMg

In this episode, we dive into one of the most disturbing true crime stories in Australian history: The Snowtown Murders. Also known as the “Bodies in Barrels” case, this series of killings left an entire community shaken and forever marked the small town of Snowtown with infamy. We’ll explore how John Bunting manipulated those around him, targeted society’s most vulnerable, and created an atmosphere of fear and control. The movie is told from the perspective of Jamie Vlassakis, a teenager drawn into Bunting’s world. Join us as we connect the real-life horrors with their cinematic portrayal, uncovering how the movie captures the suffocating dread of abuse, complicity, and violence. Guest:Sean Watson - Actor/Serial Killer in Upcoming Horror Movie Night Shifthttps://www.instagram.com/georgias_papa?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==https://www.instagram.com/puppetcombovideo/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheetSources:THE SNOWTOWN MURDERS – Human Monsters True Crime Bloghttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt1680114/?ref_=ext_shr_lnkhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-570-the-snowtown-murders-part-i-the/id437299706?i=1000653026402

In this episode, I’m joined by the always insightful Chuck Your Horror Guy to dive deep horror true crime movie Zodiac (2007). David Fincher’s chilling masterpiece blurs the line between investigation and obsession. We unpack the film’s meticulous attention to detail, the murders connected to the Zodiac, and how the haunting mystery of the Zodiac Killer consumed journalists, detectives, and everyday people alike. From unsettling recreations of the crimes to the suffocating paranoia of the investigation, we explore why Zodiac still leaves audiences uneasy long after the credits roll. Guest:Chuck Your Movie Guyhttps://www.instagram.com/yourmovie_guy412?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==https://www.tiktok.com/@yourmovie_guy412?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcSources:Zodiac (2007) - IMDbhttps://www.reddit.com/r/Moviesinthemaking/comments/mge9l7/for_zodiac_2007_david_fincher_wanted_to_shoot_the/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_buttonBehind the Scenes of Zodiac. (2007). In Zodiac: 2-Disc Director’s Cut [DVD]. Warner Bros. Home Entertainment.

In this episode, we find ourselves in the mind of a killer and face one of the most iconic duos in cinema history: Clarice Starling and Dr. Hannibal Lecter. The Silence of the Lambs (1991) redefined the serial killer thriller and felt more real than other depictions of serial killers. Listen as I analyze the themes of this film and the extensive research done to create the almost perfect predator. Dr. Hannibal Lecter and Buffalo Bill are a culmination of serial killers. Just like the skin suit being crafted by Buffalo Bill, his character was patched together with characteristics from serial killers Ed Gein, Ted Bundy, Gary Heidnik, and Edmund Kemper. Dr. Hannibal Lecter is fashioned after Albert Fish, Ed Kemper, and Dr. Alfredo Ballí Treviño. Guest:Aaron Lee - Singer in American Party Machinehttps://www.instagram.com/americanpartymachine/Sources:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0102926/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk“Silence of the Lambs: The Official Companion” By Jonathan Demme“Hannibal Lecter and Philosophy: The Heart of the Matter” Editor Joseph Westfallhttps://www.amazon.com/Hannibal-Lecter-Philosophy-Popular-Culture/dp/0812699041

In this episode of Scream Queen Podcast, we’re dialing into the ultimate teen slasher of the '90s, Wes Craven’s Scream. With its razor-sharp meta-commentary, iconic Ghostface mask, and rule-breaking final girl, Scream didn’t just revive the slasher genre, it redefined it.But behind the clever dialogue and bloody set pieces lies a real-world horror. We dive into one of the horrors references The Town That Dreaded Sundown. Inspired by Texarkana Moonlight Murders, a series of unsolved killings in 1946 that haunted a small town. That film’s influence echoed all the way into Scream’s meta-universe.Guest: Bethany Summersizzle from Aliens on Firehttps://www.instagram.com/aliens.on.fire?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==https://www.youtube.com/@aliens_on_fireResources:IMDB for movie facts and triviaBloody Disgusting for horror newsThe Phantom Killer: Unlocking the Mystery of the Texarkana Serial Murders by James Presley. A deeply researched book from a relative of one of the original investigators.The FBI archives and reports on the case (freely available through FBI.gov).Texarkana Gazette archives, a local paper that covered the case in real time and still revisits it to this day.Unresolved Podcast, The Texarkana Moonlight Murders, a compelling narrative podcast episode.

In this episode of Scream Queen Podcast, we’re lighting a joint and summoning the chaos with 1999’s horror comedy Idle Hands. A stoner slasher where apathy is a killer. We follow Anton, a suburban teen whose hand gets possessed and goes on a killing spree. In myTrue Horrors segment, we explore the man who inspired the character's name: Anton LaVey, founder of the Church of Satan. From his theatrical philosophy to his influence on pop culture and moral panic in the late 20th century. Guest Info:Davioddityhttps://www.instagram.com/davioddity?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==https://www.instagram.com/volume.orl?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==