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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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All Episodes

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Ep 175: Cease & Desist, Exorcist!

Happy Horror Time ·

2023/10/30

David Gordon Green has taken on yet another horror franchise with his “The Exorcist” legacy sequel — 50 years after the original was released. And to commemorate this milestone, we invited Scott & Pete (co-hosts of Movies That Made Us Gay podcast) to discuss it with us. Tune in to hear us break down “The Exorcist: Believer” — from its new characters, to how they handled the return of Chris MacNeil, and where they could possibly take this story for 2 more movies.

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Ep 174: Back to the Slasher

Happy Horror Time ·

2023/10/22

Ahhhh, the 80s. Such simpler times. Just not for the main character in “Totally Killer,” who time travels back to this decade to try and prevent a masked killer from murdering her mom’s friends. Tune in to hear us break down this horror comedy — from the lines that had us laughing out loud, to the gruesome murders that weren’t so humorous, and of course, all the 80s sh*t that would never fly today.

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Bonus Episode: “Halloween” — The One, The Only, The...

Happy Horror Time ·

2023/10/19

We decided to release this month’s bonus episode on our main feed, as we discussed a film that’s just too iconic not to share with all our listeners. “Halloween” (1978) is credited with launching the golden era of slasher films, the career of Jamie Lee Curtis, and must have made life suck for anyone named Michael Myers. Tune in to hear us break down every scene, every character, every kill, every moment of heavy breathing, and why it’s Matt’s favorite film of all time. 🎃Sign up to be a patron at

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Ep 173: Interview w/Lindsey Anderson Beer, Director &...

Happy Horror Time ·

2023/10/16

Not only did Lindsey Anderson Beer make her directorial debut in our favorite genre, but she co-wrote and directed a prequel to one of Stephen King’s most popular stories. Tune in to hear all about how she got involved with the recently released Paramount Plus exclusive, “Pet Sematary: Bloodlines,” what it was like assembling and working with its star-studded cast, and, of course, our attempt at pulling something gay out of the plot.

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Ep 172: Interview w/Tracie Savage from “F13 Pt 3”

Happy Horror Time ·

2023/10/13

Tracie Savage starred as the playful, free-spirited Debbie in “Friday the 13th Part 3,” and her character became the only victim of Jason’s who happened to be… pregnant?! Tune in to hear all about making the 3rd installment in the F13 series, how that infamous hammock death scene was filmed, and her return to horror in 2021’s meta slasher, “13 Fanboy.”

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Ep 171: Saw X Marks the Spot

Happy Horror Time ·

2023/10/09

John Kramer, aka Jigsaw, is back in the 10th installment of the “Saw” series… but if we’re being sticklers for chronology, it’s more like “Saw 1.5.” Tune in to hear us break down all the new characters, all those gory traps, the more emotional approach this film took, and the biggest question of all — who we were supposed to root for.

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Ep 170: Interview w/P.J. Soles from “Carrie” (1976) &...

Happy Horror Time ·

2023/10/02

She made red caps stylish in “Carrie” and coined the word “totally” in “Halloween.” She’s P.J. Soles, and she starred in 2 of the most iconic horror films of all time. Tune in to hear all about playing Norma in “Carrie” and Lynda in “Halloween,” the different experiences she had with directors Brian De Palma and John Carpenter, and what Jamie Lee Currtis yelled across the room at her at the “Halloween H20” premiere.

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Bonus Episode: Killer Kars (Patreon Clip)

Happy Horror Time ·

2023/09/28

This is a clip from our latest bonus episode! The full ep, along with all our monthly bonus episodes, is available to patrons at Patreon.com/HappyHorrorTimeIf the two films within this month’s winning theme don’t fuel your love of full-speed horror, we aren’t sure what gets you in gear! More car puns, perhaps? 🚗“Christine” is based on one of Stephen King’s classic novels, in which a very alive car possesses its new teenage owner, Arnie. With John Carpenter as Director, you can safely assume this

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Ep 169: It's a Haunting, Honey

Happy Horror Time ·

2023/09/25

This week we ventured into the land of Agatha Christie to take on the Halloween whodunit murder mystery, “A Haunting in Venice.” Tune in to hear us break down all the suspects, whether the film was more supernatural horror or crime thriller, our thoughts on that ever-so-sweet addition to the story, and of course — Tina Fey!

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Ep 168: The Nun, The Goat & Maurice

Happy Horror Time ·

2023/09/18

The Conjuring Universe has become the Marvel of horror, with plenty of creepy characters to carry their own movies. One in particular that has continued to terrify audiences is The Nun. Tune in as we break down “The Nun II” — from whether the sequel improved upon the original, to new characters like Sister Debra and that demonic goat, and of course, how even a possessed Maurice was sexy!

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Ep 167: A 2023 ‘90s Thriller

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2023/09/11

What do “Scream,” “I Know What You Did Last Summer,” and “The Faculty” have in common? They’re all ‘90s thrillers that had a major influence on Netflix’s new Spanish slasher film, “Killer Book Club.” Tune in to hear us break down all the callbacks to these ‘90s flicks, all the chase scenes, that killer reveal, and the new word we learned in this movie — coulrophobia. 🤡 Plus, a few comments after last week's Kevin Williamson interview!

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Ep 166: Interview w/Kevin Williamson, Writer of...

Happy Horror Time ·

2023/09/04

After writing the 1996 mega-hit, “Scream,” Kevin Williamson became the go-to horror screenwriter — composing scripts for films like “I Know What You Did Last Summer,” “Halloween H20,” “The Faculty,” “Teaching Mrs. Tingle,” and even this year’s pandemic slasher, “Sick.” Tune in to hear stories about writing so many of our favorite horror films, like which “Scream 2” scene was originally meant for “IKWYDLS,” what real-life experience inspired “Teaching Mrs. Tingle,” why he didn’t receive an official

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Ep 165: But the Windows Weren't Dark!

Happy Horror Time ·

2023/08/28

As slasher lovers, we were very excited to find a new masked killer/stalk & slash film on VOD to discuss this week. But was it a cut above the rest? 🔪 Tune in to hear us break down “Dark Windows” — from the backstory that inevitably came back to haunt its main characters, to all the films it reminded us of, and whether its title was suitable or not.

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Bonus Episode: Hellish Hospitals (Patreon Clip)

Happy Horror Time ·

2023/08/25

This is a clip from our latest bonus episode! The full ep, along with all our monthly bonus episodes, is available to patrons at Patreon.com/HappyHorrorTimeWhy are hospitals always so dark and vacant in scary movies? Well two of the biggest horror franchises sure used this to their advantage in the films within this month’s winning theme.“Halloween II” (1981) is a continuation of John Carpenter’s horror classic, with Laurie Strode being rushed to Haddonfield Memorial Hospital. Unfortunately, Michael

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Ep 164: We're Gonna Need a Bigger Shark

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2023/08/21

Shark flicks have been popular since the release of “Jaws,” but the Meg series sure knows how to take these movies to the next level… or actually, the next 10 levels! Tune in to hear us break down all the prehistoric creatures and over-the-top action sequences in “Meg 2: The Trench,” while answering the age-old question — is bigger always better?

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Ep 163: Talk to the Hand

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2023/08/14

We’ve gotta hand it to the “Talk to Me” filmmakers, as we’ve never seen a supernatural film about grabbing an embalmed appendage to communicate with the dead. 🤝 Tune in as we break down this unique Australian horror flick — from those disturbing possessions, to those violent outbreaks, and of course, that intense makeout scene with the dog.

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Ep 162: Interview w/John Ottman, Director of “Urban...

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2023/08/07

Although John Ottman won an Oscar for editing “Bohemian Rhapsody,” his résumé in horror is what caught our eye, as he directed “Urban Legends: Final Cut” and scored many genre hits. Tune in to hear all about the circumstances John faced while directing the “Urban Legend” sequel, what it was like assembling and working with its hot young cast, and the story behind his original “Halloween H20” score.

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Ep 161: Pumpkins, Parents & Poison

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2023/07/31

“Cobweb” takes place around Halloween, yet the film’s overprotective parents are definitely not fans of spooky season. But that doesn’t mean this movie isn’t filled with plenty of pumpkins, spiders, and scary knocking sounds. Tune in to hear us break down all the creepies, the crawlies, and whether “Cobweb” was more trick or treat.

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Ep 160: Interview w/Adrienne King from “Friday the 13th”

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2023/07/24

As the original “Friday the 13th” final girl, Adrienne King survived the very first film in this long-running franchise — back before Jason Voorhees was even the killer! Tune in to hear all about playing Alice Hardy in “Friday the 13th,” the influence Betsy Palmer had on her while filming, and the full story behind her life after the movie came out and how her return in “F13 Part 2” was handled.*Please note: This interview was recorded before the SAG-AFTRA strike. We did chat with Adrienne about the

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Ep 159: Insidi-Is That It?

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2023/07/17

The Lambert family is back, along with their favorite red-faced demon, in what is (supposedly) their final journey into The Further. Tune in to hear us break down all the generational trow-ma in “Insidious: The Red Door” — from the characters who returned, to the new ones we’d like to forget (aka, Nick the Dick), and our thoughts on how they wrapped up this ghostly saga.

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