Grave Discussions

Episode 41 - Happy Ho-Ho-Horrordays!

They've made their lists and checked them twice, and this holiday season the movies are full of fright! Have yourself a gory little Christmas with Barnabas and Samael - your jolly ghosts love holiday horror, can't you tell? This special holiday episode is filled to the brim with spooky slasher classics set in the snow and terrifying Christmas-themed monsters. Tune in now for a discussion of films like "Black Christmas," "Krampus," and "Silent Night, Deadly Night." Happy Horrordays, fiends!

Episode 40 - You Don’t Have to Be Afraid

"Jaws isn't a horror movie," or "Hereditary was more of a family drama!" Here's the best: "It was really more of a thriller..." We've heard it all before. Despite unanimous consensus, some films seem to straddle the line of horror and "anything else." In this episode, Barnabas and Samael strip the surface labels away and examine what actually makes something a horror movie. Featured in the Cult Corner and Chopping Block this week are "Sleepaway Camp" and new Shudder original "You Might Be the Killer!"

Episode 39 - The Possession of Yet Another Teenage Girl

In Hollywood's latest installment of its "young American girl gets possessed by a demon" franchise, "The Possession of Hannah Grace" attempts to stand out among the horrid masses. Barnabas and Samael dissect the new supernatural flick in this week's episode; will the film - led by a composed Shay Mitchell - bring the scares or rot forever on the slab? Also featured is an exclusive interview with Detroit 48 Hour Film Horror Project producer Jennifer Gentner where she discusses the competition and her love for the genre.

Episode 38 - Scream, Queen!

Our favorite film genre is rife with sexual exploitation, but there are few leading ladies that stick in our minds after the dust settles. They are the final girls, or better known as "scream queens!" As integral to horror as the scares themselves, horror vixens have dominated the hearts and minds of fans over the decades. In this episode, Barnabas and Samael take a closer look at what makes a scream queen truly worthy of her crown.

Episode 37 - Die-monds in the Rough

Horror is endless. Though you may see a handful of genre films take the spotlight at any given moment, there are countless others that lurk in the shadows, unknown to the masses. In this episode, Barnabas and Samael highlight four hidden gems across various segments in order to introduce fresh, blood-soaked horror to more people. Tune in and see what treasures lie beyond.

Episode 36 - Toil and Trouble

While witches have existed in the annals of history for centuries, their appearances in horror films have been spotty. That is, until recently. Following 2018's Suspiria and the popularity of Netflix's Sabrina reboot, Barnabas and Samael decide to examine the witch character and its resurgence in the genre. Angsty teens, true love, and dark spells are the special ingredients for this brew of an episode!

Episode 35 - Suspiriorum

Let's get weird. Luca Guadagnino's reboot of Argento's 1977 neon-filled masterpiece has arrived with ferocity, polarizing audiences nationwide. It's arthouse approach demands a lot, but not too much for horror buffs Barnabas and Samael. In this episode, the perilous pair offer their thoughts on the oddity that is 2018's Suspiria and also hail the return of two beloved segments with evaluations of Jacob's Ladder and Netflix original film Apostle.

Episode 34 - Tricks and Treats

Halloween has finally arrived. You've been putting up your spooky decorations, dressing up in splat-tacular costumes, and most importantly watching horror movies! This episode features discussions of some of the most Halloween-focused films in horror, with a special focus on beloved anthology Trick 'r Treat. Get your candy, sit back, and enjoy the spookiest installment of Grave Discussions yet. Oh, and don't forget - NEVER blow out a jack o'lantern before midnight... This marks part five of the month-long Grave Discussions Halloween series.

Episode 33 - The Night He Came Home Again

The Shape. Michael Myers. Evil. Whatever you prefer to call him, he is perhaps the most prolific cinematic killer in history. For the first time in forty canonical years, Michael Myers returns to Haddonfield in David Gordon Green's Halloween, and the Grave Discussions team has a lot of opinions about it. The episode features a full review of arguably the most anticipated horror film of the year, covering every gory detail. This marks part four of the month-long Grave Discussions Halloween series.

Episode 32 - Monsters in Our Midst

As human beings, you fear the unknown, so what's more terrifying than a hideous monster? Halloween just isn't quite right without them, and Barnabas and Samael explore that very subject this episode by highlighting two deliciously frightening creature features: Silver Bullet and Fright Night! The ghouls discuss practical effects makeup, themes, and just what elements make these movie monsters so legendary and terrifying. This marks part three of the month-long Grave Discussions Halloween series.