Chills and Thrills Podcast

The Tremors franchise heads to the Old West—and this prequel may be a lot better than its reputation suggests. Connor, Adrian, and Kaylyn revisit Tremors 4: The Legend Begins to find out why this direct-to-video western won them over. The crew talks baby graboids, memorable monster kills, standout characters, favorite scenes and quotes, and the trivia that makes this installment more interesting than they remembered. Kaylyn delivers the episode’s biggest hot take, Adrian reconsiders a movie he once overlooked, and Connor shares why it grew on him over time. Along the way, expect plenty of jokes, deep-cut history, and the kind of enthusiastic rabbit holes that make a movie discussion its own adventure. Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy! Next up: Tremors 5: Bloodlines.

Tremors 3: Back to Perfection is where this franchise gets weird, wilder, and somehow even more quotable—but also where two longtime fans admit the movie is a little boring, a little cringey, and a lot more memorable than it has any right to be.Connor and Adrian revisit the 2001 direct-to-video sequel with a mix of nostalgia, side-eye, and genuine affection for Burt Gummer, who once again steals the whole movie. If you love monster movie chaos, outrageous creature names, and the kind of franchise deep-dive that notices everything from a tiny soundtrack to a massive Ass Blaster problem, this episode is for you. Thank you for listening and we hope you enjoy!

Tremors 2: Aftershocks is the rare sequel that doesn’t just survive—it levels up. Connor and Adrian celebrate one of their favorite creature features, breaking down why this straight-to-video follow-up still delivers bigger monster mayhem, memorable practical effects, and a wildly fun new stage in the Graboid lifecycle. We hope you enjoy and thank you for listening.

Connor, Adrian and Kaylyn break down why this 1990 monster comedy horror film still hits decades later, from its razor-sharp banter and practical effects to the desert survival setup that makes the whole thing feel weirdly real. Kaylyn gives her unfiltered take on the movie as a first-time watcher, Adrian explains why he’s loved the franchise since he was a kid, and Connor digs into the filmmaking details, box office failure, and the VHS revival that turned Tremors into a cult favorite. Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy!

The Scream franchise gets brutally ranked, and nobody’s playing it safe. Connor, Adrian, and Kaylyn go film by film from 7 to 1, tearing into the kills, killers, legacy characters, and moments that make each entry rise or crash in the lineup.This is the kind of conversation horror fans love—passionate, unfiltered, and guaranteed to spark arguments. Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy!