In this episode of Horror Is Real, Jon and Elijah discuss their summer watchlists. Discussions include the insanity of David Lynch, the scariest episodes of The X-Files, and upcoming horror on the horizon.

It Follows

Mar 27th, 2021 1h 24m

On this episode of Horror Is Real, Jon and Elijah discuss David Robert Mitchell's 2015 horror classic "It Follows", its amazing soundtrack by Disasterpeace, and the film's influence on the new wave of "elevated" horror.

Parents (1989)

Feb 21st, 2021 1h 26m

In this episode of Horror Is Real, Jon and Elijah continue the suburb theme and discuss Bob Balaban's 1989 horror-comedy "Parents". The hosts explore topics conformity, cannibal-themed horror, and how a film's score can dramatically impact its

Safe (1995)

Feb 10th, 2021 1h 34m

In this episode of the Horror Is Real podcast, Jon and Elijah discuss the ever-relevant 1995 Todd Hayne's film "Safe". Horror legend Wes Craven called this movie the scariest film of '95. The hosts dive into topics related to post-pandemic soci

The 'Burbs

Feb 3rd, 2021 1h 30m

In the Season 2 kickoff episode of Horror Is Real, we focus on horror movies that take place in the suburbs! What better way to start than to discuss Joe Dante's 1989 horror-comedy classic "The 'Burbs". Jon and Elijah discuss their formative ye

Friday the 13th (2009) : The Reboot

Dec 30th, 2020 2h 10m

In the Season 1 finale of Horror Is Real, Jon and Elijah are joined by long-time friend and casual horror fan Brian. The group reminisces about chilling, childhood urban legends, hits and misses with modern horror releases, and eventually Frida

Friday the 13th Part 5: A New Beginning

Dec 16th, 2020 1h 42m

In this episode of Horror Is Real, Jon and Elijah discuss crazy experiences in the desert, to include flying saucers, horrific true crime, and the way the mind reacts to isolation. Eventually, the episode moves into Friday the 13th Part 5, one

Friday the 13th Part 4: The (Not-So) Final Chapter

Dec 9th, 2020 2h 8m

On the fourth episode of Horror Is Real, Jon and Elijah are joined by Rob, a Nashville native and self-professed fan of movies other than horror. The three examine Rob's recollection of the Friday the 13th series as a teenager during the 1980s,

Friday the 13th Part 3

Dec 2nd, 2020 2h 15m

On this episode of Horror Is Real, Jon and Elijah discuss horror in the suburbs, an interpretive dance of David Lynch's "Fire Walk With Me", a polarizing debate over Shudder original films, and (eventually) Friday the 13th Pt 3...in 3D! Or, the

Friday the 13th Part 2

Nov 19th, 2020 2h 26m

In Horror Is Real's second episode, Jon and Elijah discuss all-night movie marathons, how their podcast format lacks structure like free jazz, and which Jason could they take in a fight. Eventually, the conversation coalesces into their favorit

Friday the 13th (1980)

Nov 9th, 2020 2h 9m

In the Horror Is Real inaugural podcast, Jon and Elijah discuss the childhood moments that inspired their love of horror, share personal (sometimes embarrassing) stories of growing up in Kansas and Texas, and dive into the first entry of one of

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