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Happy Horror Time

Tim Murdock & Matt Emert

Happy Horror Time is hosted by Tim Murdock & Matt Emert – two off-the-wall gay guys who LOVE scary movies! We discuss new horror films (spoiling everything along the way) and interview horror stars & insiders. We"re unpolished, unscripted, and a ton of fun!

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63:32

Ep 212: She's a F*ckin' Star!

Happy Horror Time ·

2024/07/15

The sequel to “X” (and third film in Ti West’s trilogy) follows our anti-heroine, Maxine Minx, to Hollywood in 1985, where she desperately pursues stardom while avoiding a killer. But does this flashy sequel prioritize style over substance? Tune in to hear us break down “MaXXXine,” from Mia Goth’s performance to all those supporting characters, and whether that killer finale left us wanting more or ready to call “cut!”

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50:10

Ep 211: Enjoy the Silence

Happy Horror Time ·

2024/07/08

The third entry in the “A Quiet Place” series takes viewers back to the very beginning, showing how the world became a silent, apocalyptic shell of what it once was. Tune in to hear us break down “A Quiet Place: Day One” — from how it combined heartfelt character development with full-on alien destruction, to those close-up shots of the creatures, and whether its PG-13 rating took anything away from the horror.

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84:26

Ep 210: Interview w/Adam Bucci from “That’s a Wrap,”...

Happy Horror Time ·

2024/07/01

Whether acting in a horror movie or creating designs for his Small Town Weirdo brand, Adam Bucci is a true artist. His Final Boy & Final Girl shirts have been worn and promoted by a variety of genre stars. Tune in to hear all about his recent (and upcoming) horror films, how Small Town Weirdo became what it is today, and the story behind that famous photo of Jamie Lee Curtis rockin’ one of his shirts.

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61:30

Ep 209: Watch Out for Fairies!

Happy Horror Time ·

2024/06/24

“The Watchers” marks the directorial debut of Ishana Shyamalan (the daughter of M. Night Shyamalan). But did she follow in the footsteps of her father’s good films or his not-so-good ones? Tune in to hear us break down “The Watchers,” from all that storytelling to Dakota Fanning’s performance, and whether we saw that twist coming or whether it took us by surprise. 🧚

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69:45

Ep 208: Interview w/Bill Randolph from “F13 Pt 2”

Happy Horror Time ·

2024/06/17

As Jeff in “Friday the 13th Part 2,” Bill Randolph got to play a happy-go-lucky counselor who was simply looking to have a little fun with his girlfriend at Packanack Lodge. Unfortunately, Jason Voorhees had other plans for him. Tune in to hear all about making one of the most beloved sequels in the F13 series, how his death scene was filmed (and the NSFW nickname he gave it), and the blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moment he has on-screen after his demise.

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66:04

Ep 207: A Killer's Journey

Happy Horror Time ·

2024/06/10

In the latest slasher, there’s a monstrous killer on the loose, trudging through the woods as he stalks young partiers around campgrounds. And his name is… Jas, err, JOHNNY! Tune in as we break down “In a Violent Nature” — from all those familiar slasher tropes, to what made it unique, and the kill that had us gasping, squirming, and laughing all at once.

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75:07

Ep 206: Interview w/Lauren-Marie Taylor from “F13 Pt...

Happy Horror Time ·

2024/06/03

From playing a sweet, lovestruck counselor in “Friday the 13th Part 2,” to a mysterious woman with a backstory in “In a Violent Nature,” Lauren-Marie Taylor has quite the affinity for woodsy horror movies! Tune in to hear all about making her various slasher films, working with co-star Tom McBride and others in “F13 Pt 2,” and, as a bonus, we’re joined by Lauren’s husband, John Didrichsen, who tells the adorable story of how they met on the set of “Girls Nite Out.”

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76:27

Ep 205: Strangely Familiar (w/Mark Ellis,...

Happy Horror Time ·

2024/05/27

This week we’re joined by host and stand-up comedian, Mark Ellis, who leads the on-camera efforts at Rotten Tomatoes, to discuss the new reboot, “The Strangers: Chapter 1.” Tune in to hear us break down every bad decision the main characters made, the scenes that had us on edge, how it differed (or didn’t) from the original film, and what we think/hope is in store for the next two installments of this pre-shot trilogy.

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75:20

Ep 204: Interview w/Christopher Bradley from “The...

Happy Horror Time ·

2024/05/20

Christopher Bradley has an extensive résumé in horror, and a knack for being murdered on-screen. Tune in to hear all about making 80s horror movies like “The Initiation,” “The Wraith,” “Waxwork,” and “Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat,” the various co-stars he enjoyed working with on these films, and the emotional story behind his decision to come out early in his career.

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93:42

Ep 203: Killer Cards & Reading Stars (w/Liana...

Happy Horror Time ·

2024/05/13

There haven’t been many horror films related to astrology over the years, so when we heard about “Tarot,” we knew it was the perfect opportunity to collaborate with our good friend, Liana Bassior, who hosts the AstroLyrical podcast. Tune in to hear us break down every tarot-based apparition and astrological claim in this supernatural horror flick, and stick around after the review to hear Liana read our charts!

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69:01

Ep 202: Interview w/Lesleh Donaldson from “Curtains,”...

Happy Horror Time ·

2024/05/06

From her iconic ice-skating scene in “Curtains,” to being the first of the Crawford Top 10 targeted in “Happy Birthday to Me,” Lesleh Donaldson had many memorable roles in 80s horror films. Tune in to hear all about making these slashers along with her other horror films like “Funeral Home” and “Deadly Eyes,” what happened the day she was supposed to do her big ice-skating routine, and the homicidal character she played in an episode of “Friday the 13th: The Series.”

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57:43

Ep 201: Bite-Sized Bloodsucker

Happy Horror Time ·

2024/04/29

Radio Silence, the team that brought us “Ready or Not,” “Scream” (2022), and “Scream VI,” is back with a new twist on the familiar vampire tale… but with a 12-year-old ballerina as the fanged foe. Tune in to hear us break down “Abigail” — from the standout performances to all those explosive surprises, and most importantly, how bloody good of a time we had with it.

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91:25

Ep 200: Listeners’ Choice – “Scream” (1996)

Happy Horror Time ·

2024/04/22

For this very special episode, we asked listeners to vote on what film to discuss, and the clear winner was the original “Scream” (1996). Tune in as we celebrate #200 and break down every facet of this masterful ‘90s slasher — that iconic opening scene, all the characters and catchphrases we love, the lines we got wrong, the kills, the thrills, and the effect this legendary film had on both of our lives.

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59:12

Ep 199: Interview w/Bridget Rose Perrotta & Destiny...

Happy Horror Time ·

2024/04/15

The fourth entry in the “Hell House LLC” series introduced viewers to a creepy new setting and a fresh new cast, including co-leads Bridget Rose Perrotta (Margot) and Destiny Brown (Rebecca). Tune in to hear how both stars prepared for their roles in this 2023 found footage film, the spooky occurrences that took place during production, and how being part of such a popular horror franchise has affected their lives.

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53:25

Ep 198: The Devil Made Me Review It

Happy Horror Time ·

2024/04/08

Demonic possession is nothing new in the horror genre, but bringing it into a 1970s late night talk show — now that’s something we’ve never seen before. Tune in to hear us break down “Late Night with the Devil,” from its documentary setup to its climactic finale, and the most basic question of all — was it scary?

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59:14

Ep 197: Interview w/Devon Sawa from “Final...

Happy Horror Time ·

2024/04/01

Devon Sawa has made such an impact on horror over the last three decades — from starring in late 90s/early 00s favorites like “Idle Hands” & “Final Destination,” to more recent entries like “The Fanatic,” “Hunter Hunter,” “Black Friday,” and the “Chucky” TV series. Tune in to hear all about making some of his biggest horror flicks, the pitch for an “Idle Hands 2” from a few years back, whether he’d ever return to the “Final Destination” series, and his outrageous death scenes in every season of

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55:38

Ep 196: Get Your Shift Together

Happy Horror Time ·

2024/03/25

A seedy motel in the middle of nowhere is always a good spot for a horror movie. Now add in some creepy ghosts and an escaped mental patient and you’ve got “Night Shift.” Tune in as we break down this new thriller — from its similarities to “Psycho” to that major twist at the end, and of course, what happened in the sinkhole.

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50:47

Ep 195: Interview w/Jeff Wadlow, Director & Co-Writer...

Happy Horror Time ·

2024/03/18

Jeff Wadlow’s latest horror film, “Imaginary,” was just released theatrically on March 8th, marking his 3rd collaboration with Blumhouse. Tune in to hear all about making this new supernatural flick and creating the “Never-Ever” imaginary world, the late addition to the film that came from the mind of James Wan, and the film festival win that led to making his first horror movie, “Cry Wolf.”

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54:40

Ep 194: Do the Loco Motion

Happy Horror Time ·

2024/03/11

The recipe for “Stopmotion” goes a little something like this: Take two parts live action, one part stop motion animation, a dash of childlike storytelling, a pinch of losing your mind, and mix them all together. Tune in as we break down every creepy figurine, every “is this real” or “is this a hallucination” moment, and the scene that might cause even gorehounds to look away.

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79:43

Ep 193: Interview w/William Butler from "F13 Pt 7,"...

Happy Horror Time ·

2024/03/04

William Butler has quite the extensive horror résumé. He faced Jason Voorhees in “Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood,” the Sawyer clan in “Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III,” flesh-eating zombies in “Night of the LIving Dead” (1990), and even appeared in 2 episodes of “Freddy’s Nightmares.” Tune in to hear all about his vast career in the genre, the many horror greats he’s worked with throughout the years, and some exciting updates on his latest projects.

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