Revenge is a dish best served by Park Chan-Wook! This week, Alicia and Greg are tackling the first installment of Park Chan-Wook's infamous Revenge trilogy: Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance. Pour yourself a cold one, buckle up, and join us as we discuss our favorite revenge tales, grapple with difficult topics, and heap praises on this bold revenge thril…

Hello, horror fans! This week, we're dipping our toes into Indonesian folk horror with Joko Anwar's Impetigore. This movie had a lot going for it: shadow puppets, a familial curse, beautiful scenery, and great performances. Unfortunately, it otherwise missed the mark for us. Crack open a beer, settle in, and join us; we'll tell you all about it! Fo…

Hello, horror fans! This week, we decided we wanted to keep the sci-fi and body horror train going, so we're covering Brandon Cronenberg's ultra-violent, cerebral gorefest: Possessor. Grab yourself a frosty brew, plug in, and join us as we ruminate on the terrifying feeling of out of body experiences before diving into this sleek techno-horror. It'…

We're back! This week, Alicia and Greg are joined by our first ever guest to discuss John Carpenter's sci-fi masterpiece: The Thing. Crack open an ice cold brew and get in the mood for winter with us as we discuss all things horror with our guest of honor before diving into this body horror classic. It's a scream! Follow us on Instagram @bloodfeara…

Happy Halloween! Alicia and Greg wanted to cover a heavy hitter for our Halloween episode, so we’re only talking about one of the greatest horror movies of all time: The Silence of the Lambs. No pressure, right? Grab yourself a cold one or a nice Chianti and celebrate Halloween with us! Follow us on Instagram @bloodfearandbeerpodcast If you have qu…

Hello, horror fans! Alicia and Greg are kicking off October with Adam Macdonald's spine-tingling occult horror gem: Pyewacket! Grab your favorite witch's brew and join us as we get super pumped for Halloween before gushing over the fantastic array of spookery that makes this movie burn so bright. Follow us on Instagram @bloodfearandbeerpodcast If y…

Hello, horror fans! It was Greg’s turn to choose a movie, and he really picked a winner. This week, we’re diving into Bong Joon Ho’s exceptionally fun and compelling creature feature: The Host. Grab a cold one to share with your (of legal age) loved ones and join us as we talk about Bong Joon Ho’s impressive filmography, fantastic character develop…

Hello, horror fans! This week, Alicia and Greg are tackling It Follows, David Robert Mitchell’s surreal contemporary classic. Neither one of us were fans of this movie on the first watch, and we’re so glad we decided to revisit it! Grab a cold one and join us as we discuss things we’ve changed our opinions on, dream logic, the various theories surr…

Hello, horror fans! This week, Alicia and Greg are diving back into David Fincher's oeuvre of iconic serial killer thrillers with 2007's Zodiac. Pull up a seat and crack a cold one while we talk about the real-life story of the unidentified Zodiac killer, the technical aspects of this movie that worked for us, and how this is SUPER not a horror mov…

Hello, horror fans! This week, Alicia and Greg are tackling the short and sweet cultural phenomenon that is 2020’s Host. Crack open a brew and join us while we play games, talk about petty demons, and dissect the factors that made this fun little movie so effective. It’s a scream!Follow us on Instagram @bloodfearandbeerpodcastIf you have questions …

We're here, we have beer, we watched a movie and we're gonna talk about it! This week, Alicia and Greg cover Peter Jackson's ultra low-budget directorial debut: Bad Taste from 1987. Crack a cold one and join us as we go on multiple tangents, get a little buzzed, and discuss Peter Jackson's directing chops. Cheers! Follow us on Instagram @bloodfeara…

Hello, horror fans! This week, we're connecting with nature and venturing into the world of survival horror with Adam Macdonald's terrifying directorial debut: Backcountry. Grab yourself a cold one and join us as we share our most terrifying camping story before talking about why this film was so unbearably frightening for Alicia (pun fully intende…

Hello, horror fans! Greg’s pick this week is an absolute blast, so grab your favorite beer and join us in our bunker as we discuss Dan Trachtenberg’s 2016 sci-fi thriller 10 Cloverfield Lane. We speculate on what we would want to bring into our doomsday bunkers before diving deep into this near-perfect movie. Don’t miss it!Trigger warning: discussi…

It was Alicia’s turn to pick a movie, and she was feeling nostalgic for the movie that both traumatized her as a kid and made her a life-long horror fan. Cozy up with your favorite brew and hang out with us while we read out which movies traumatized our listeners as kids before diving into this wonderful classic. It gets personal! Follow us on Inst…

We're back! This week, Alicia and Greg are covering Oliver Stone's cult classic Natural Born Killers. Grab yourself a Mickey's beer and join us as we reminisce about music we loved in high school, talk about the madness that was 90's cable television, and dive into this wild ride of a movie. It's a good time! Follow us on Instagram @bloodfearandbee…

Hello, horror fans! Alicia and Greg are coming at you this week with Liam Gavin’s occult gem A Dark Song. May all your transgressions be washed before you crack open a frosty brew and join us for some deep discussion! Follow us on Instagram @bloodfearandbearpodcastIf you have movie or beer suggestions for us, or just want to say hello, we would lov…

Howdy, horror fans! Greg’s latest movie choice is none other than the notoriously grisly horror-western Bone Tomahawk. If you’ve found yourself wondering how a cannibal horror-western could possibly be great, you may be as pleasantly surprised as we are by how awesome this movie is. Pour yourself a strong one and join us for a game of “Western or S…

Hello, horror fans! To celebrate one whole year of podcasting, we're coming at you with a very special anniversary episode. Grab yourself a celebration beer and join us as we both get buzzed off of one single beer, go on multiple tangents, and eventually share our top 10 favorite horror movies of all time. It's a hoot! Follow us on Instagram @blood…

We couldn’t avoid it any longer; Alicia and Greg are finally taking the plunge and tackling one of Greg’s all times favorites: 1979’s sci-fi horror masterpiece, Alien. With its jaw-dropping set pieces, incredible creature design, and genuinely terrifying subject matter, Alien truly has it all. Crack open your malty beverage of choice and sit back w…

We have one word to describe this week's movie: wow. Jayro Bustamante's 2020 dark masterpiece La Llorona seamlessly blends horror elements with the story of the real-life atrocities committed against the indigenous people of Guatemala. Grab yourself a beer (or maybe something stronger) and join us as we are treated to an incredibly insightful liste…

A chilling atmosphere, a creepy soundtrack, an ever-present sense of dread, and a startling reveal; The Blackcoat’s Daughter has everything Alicia could possibly want in a horror movie. Crack open a hearty winter brew and join us as we discuss movies that we couldn’t stop thinking about before diving into Oz Perkins’ stylish directorial debut. Foll…

Vampires, bugs, and metaphors, oh my! This week, Greg and Alicia are diving into Cronos, the directorial debut from master story teller Guillermo del Toro. Grab a brew and join us as we discuss stories we would love to see Guillermo del Toro take on, laugh at Greg for accidentally picking a vampire movie, and dissect the wide array of metaphors thi…

Greetings from our new home! After spending several weeks packing and moving, Alicia was in the mood for some good old fashioned entertainment. What better way to celebrate moving into a new home than watching 2013's The Conjuring? It's a heartwarming story about a family moving into a new home only to discover it isn't as isolated as they thought.…

Happy New Year, horror fans! This week, we decided to sink our teeth into Man Bites Dog, the cheeky 1992 mockumentary that depicts a film crew documenting a serial killer’s day-to-day life and gruesome kills. Pour yourself an ale and join us as we talk about some of our favorite mockumentaries, the multiple (and somewhat convoluted) themes of this …

In celebration of its 10 year anniversary, Alicia decided it was high time for us to cover 2010’s Black Swan. We rank our favorite Darren Aronofsky movies before swan diving into this iconic psychological thriller. With plenty of body horror, gorgeous cinematography, and fever-dream madness, this horror gem has something for everyone. Pour yourself…

Hide your kids, hide your wife, because they’re re-animating everybody up in here! This week, we’re covering Stuart Gordon’s 1985 cult classic: Re-animator. Crack open your favorite brew and join us as we talk about real-life mad scientists, epic gore, and the elements of this movie that didn’t quite hit the mark for us. Follow us on Instagram @blo…

Mandy, you really are a special one. After obsessing over this movie for months, Alicia finally took the plunge and decided to cover Panos Cosmatos' masterpiece of mood. Crack open the liquid substance of your choice and vibe with us as we talk about 80’s nostalgia, Cage Rage, our favorite metal moments from this movie, and more. It’s a trip! Follo…

Happy Halloween, horror fans! To celebrate the best time of the year, we decided to close out October with Tim Burton's incredible tribute to American Gothic folklore: Sleepy Hollow. Crack open your favorite seasonal brew and settle in with us as we discuss the elements of American gothic literature before sinking our teeth into this delectable Hal…

To kick off the second week of October, Greg chose the legendary movie responsible for the rise of the “torture porn” subgenre in the early 2000’s: James Wan’s Saw. We each share our top 3 horror franchises before jumping into the surprisingly gore-free first installment of the most successful horror franchise of all time. Drinking game suggestion:…

Happy October, horror fans! To kick off this year's spooky season and get us in the mood for Halloween, Alicia decided to pull us once again into the world of Stephen King. Grab yourself a brew and come float with us down memory lane as we reminisce about our most prominent childhood fears before diving into this modern classic. Follow us on Instag…

This week, Greg was in the mood for a slow, methodical psychological thriller; the Ninth Gate from 1999 certainly scratched that itch. This movie has its fair share of riddles, sleuthing, and sneaky Satanists. Pull up a chair, grab your reading glasses, and sip on some fine ale as we quiz each other on devilish horror movies before attempting to so…

What do you get when you mix several Nicholas Cage freak-outs, alpacas, a synth-heavy soundtrack and Lovecraftian horror? This wonderful fever dream of a movie. This week, we ventured back into the world of cosmic horror and covered Richard Stanley's Color Out of Space. Grab your favorite brew and join us as we discuss our favorite short stories, t…

After the slasher-heavy 1980's, the 90's introduced us to some of the most calculated, hyper-intelligent killers to ever grace our screens. This week, we decided to revisit David Fincher's iconic dark thriller Seven. Pull up a chair, pour yourself a cold brew, and join us as we talk about controversial literature, nihilism vs. pessimism, and everyt…

This week, Alicia was in the mood for classic 80's horror, Stephen King, John Carpenter, great practical effects, and just the right amount of teen angst. We don't know how we went our entire lives up until this point without seeing this movie, but John Carpenter's Christine certainly did the trick. Pull up a chair, crack open a cold one, and have …

Greetings, horror fans! Doppelganger Greg and doppelganger Alicia are super excited about Greg's movie pick this week: 2014's sci-fi horror Coherence. Pour yourself a beer, double check that your friends are from this plane of existence, and join us as we share some of our favorite glitch in the matrix stories and gush over this incredibly original…

You will never look at a lawnmower the same way after watching Alicia's pick this week; we decided to dive headfirst into Scott Derrickson's Sinister from 2012. Lock your doors and check your attic for mysterious boxes of film reels before popping the top off of a frosty beer and joining us as we nerd out over our favorite horror soundtracks, disse…

Welcome to our first ever bonus episode! We had the incredible opportunity to talk with director Ryan Kruger about his first feature-length horror movie Fried Barry. Ryan has over 20 years of experience in the film industry as an actor, writer, and director; he's directed countless short films and music videos, and is currently delighting festival …

Greetings horror fans! Greg's movie choice this week is a hoot and a half. Treat yourself to a frosty beer and join us as we discuss what is probably one of the most fun found footage movies out there: 2010's The Last Exorcism. We discuss the controversial subject of real life exorcisms before diving into this horror gem. Be sure to stick around at…

Part family drama, part hitman thriller, and part horror movie; Alicia's latest movie choice has given us plenty to talk about! This week, we dove into Ben Wheatley's brutal 2011 thriller Kill List. Grab yourself a brew and join us as we share some of our favorite horror movies that took hard left turns into genre-bending madness before swapping th…

Howdy, folks! Do you like blood, violence, and freaks of nature? Then you're going to love Greg's movie pick this week! Grab a cold one and have a seat with us as we delve into Rob Zombie's directorial debut House of 1000 Corpses. It's quite a mash-up this week; we talk urban legends, Halloween, 70's exploitation films, and this movie's completely …

It was Alicia's turn to pick a movie this week, and since she's a complete sucker for 80's horror, she couldn't resist choosing the incredible 1984 slashic A Nightmare on Elm Street. Before diving deep into Wes Craven's nightmare world, we share some actual nightmares we've had, some of the fascinating theories behind why we dream, and the terrifyi…

What makes hotel rooms so naturally creepy? Greg was in a Stephen King mood this week, so we dove into the classically spooky haunted hotel movie 1408 from 2007. Have a seat with the frosty brew of your choice and join us as we talk about real-life haunted hotels and this good-but-not-great Stephen King adaptation. We might have been just a little …

Let's get this party started! This week, Alicia chose to cover a movie that is near and dear to her heart, the incredibly subversive and witty horror-comedy The Cabin in the Woods. Bust open your favorite brew (or tequila) and join the party as we discuss horror movies that broke the mold and what makes this movie so great. Follow us on Instagram @…

Ahoy, horror fans! Just in time for the upcoming 4th of July holiday, Greg chose one of his very favorite horror movies for us to cover: the 1975 creature classic Jaws. Crack open your favorite brew and join us as we discuss the impacts (both positive and negative) the film and novel has had on sharks, how brutal this movie actually is, and the unc…

About 20 years after seeing this movie when she was way too young, Alicia decided to re-visit the classic, gory, gothic tale that is Clive Barker's Hellraiser. After narrowly avoiding opening a portal to hell with a Hellraiser-themed trivia game, we discuss this movie's incredible gore and originality, and mourn what this film could have been but w…

How quickly would humans revert back to being rage-fueled animals in an apocalyptic scenario? And what is it about zombie movies that keeps us (well, Alicia at least) coming back for more? Greg's movie choice this week gives us plenty to ponder as we cover the 2002 masterpiece 28 Days Later. Treat yourself to your favorite malty beverage as we talk…

It’s time to get metaphysical! This week, Alicia brought us down the rabbit hole of surrealist horror as we covered 1990’s Jacob’s Ladder. Sit back with a nice, cold brew and tune in as we heap praises on this horror gem after discussing some of the most innovative and impressive ways different filmmakers have pulled us into the minds and emotions …

This week, Greg decided to go with a tried and true classic; the 1954 Alfred Hitchcock thriller Rear Window. After swapping some of our favorite weird neighbor stories, we discuss the plight of women in the 50's, an incredible set design, and a truly thrilling and suspenseful ending. Pour yourself an ice cold beer and tune in! Just make sure your s…

A spooky mansion, hidden rooms, a sad protagonist, and a great score; Alicia's latest movie choice has all of the ingredients needed for a classic ghost story! This week, we covered the 1980 classic The Changeling. Curl up with your favorite brew and settle in as we talk about some of our favorite haunted house stories, a remarkably likable protago…

Are the people who began this recording the same people who finished it? We aren't so sure. Greg's movie pick this week took us deep into the heart of The Shimmer as we journeyed deep into the visually stunning, Lovecraftian sci-fi horror Annihilation. Buckle up and hold tight to your sense of self as we unravel the amazingly complex themes of this…