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So I Married A Horror Fan

A Husband & Wife Horror podcast.Simon loves horror, Leigh not so much. Join them as they go on this horror journey together

tv & film film reviews

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01:06:43

Prey (2022)

So I Married A Horror Fan ·

2022/08/05

In this episode we are looking at Prey, the fifth film in the long standing Predator franchise, which is available now on Disney Plus & Hulu. ****This is a full spoiler review and contains spoilers throughout**** Leigh has never seen a Predator film before, so we discuss her awareness of the franchise and expectations going into this. Simon discusses his lifelong love for the Predator and the franchise as a whole. We get into the representation on display in this film and the care taken to

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00:55:33

Five by Five: Top 5 Characters in Wes Craven films

So I Married A Horror Fan ·

2022/08/05

In honour of Wes Craven month we are taking a look at our Favourite Characters in Wes Craven Films. Did your favourite make the list? Did we leave any off? Hit that play button and find out

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00:55:42

#85 - The People Under the Stairs

So I Married A Horror Fan ·

2022/08/01

It's a brand new month and throughout August we will be celebrating the incredible Legacy of Wes Craven. Kicking off without an often overlooked film in his canon 1991's The People Under the Stairs. This is a wild one for sure. A first time watch for both of us, we talk about our initial impressions of what the hell we just watched. We get into some of the social commentary present at play in this film and some of the messaging within. We get into the story itself, how it's based on true events and

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01:18:42

#84 - The Conjuring

So I Married A Horror Fan ·

2022/07/25

In this week's episode we are taking a look at James Wan's The Conjuring from 2013 in our final film for July. We talk about the real life case surrounding the film and how truthful the film is. We express our personal feelings on Ed & Lorraine Warren and their practices. Leigh talks about how much this film legitimately scared her and how she both hates and loves it for that. Simon recalls his first time seeing this and the cinema and how audiences reacted to it, As well as the now customary

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00:55:45

#83 - Freaky

So I Married A Horror Fan ·

2022/07/18

This week's episode has us not feeling ourselves…In this episode we are looking at 2020's body swap slasher Freaky. We discuss the premise and how it uses the body swap trope to very clever effect. We talk about the characters and how the choice of lead actors really help bring it all to life. This movie has surprisingly sweet heart, we go through some of the key themes and messages in the wider film. We get into the characters and what everyone brings to the ensemble. Kills, Kills & More Kills -

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00:48:15

Crossing the Stream: Superhost

So I Married A Horror Fan ·

2022/07/15

In this episode of Crossing the Stream we are looking at the Shudder Original film Superhost from 2021. We talk about influencer and creator culture and how it plays a big part in the film's overall story, and how well it's represented. Discussion takes a turn as we get into the ups and downs of using Airbnb and how the film looks at it from a horror perspective. Gracie Gillam completely steals the show and we discuss her iconic villainous turn in this film. We also talk about the atmosphere, pacing

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01:01:21

#82 - You're Next

So I Married A Horror Fan ·

2022/07/11

In this week's episode we are switching gears as we are looking at Adam Wingard's breakout film You're Next from 2013. Leigh comes in full steam on the Wingard hate train (she still hasn't forgiven him for Death Note) but does find a couple of nice things to say…kinda Simon discusses the first time he saw this movie and how the cinema experience was, and compares it to watching it again nearly a decade later. We talk about iconic killers, unlikable characters and "earthquake cam" How do we rate Erin

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01:21:48

#81 - Malignant

So I Married A Horror Fan ·

2022/07/04

In this week's episode we are looking at one of the most divisive horror films in recent memory. We are looking at James Wan's Malignant. There are a lot of feelings in this one as we tackle a film that split us completely down the middle. ****TW/CW**** - Discussion on infant loss, domestic abuse, rape, childhood trauma throughout. We discuss James Wan, his films and career up to this point. We get into our initial thoughts on the film prior to release. Leigh goes off about her pure hatred for this

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00:53:57

Five by Five: Top 5 Horror scenarios we wouldn't want...

So I Married A Horror Fan ·

2022/07/01

We are back with another Five by Five and this one is a doozy. In this episode we count down the Top 5 Horror scenarios we wouldn't want to be in. We get into a lot of weird shit in this episode, so hit that play button now and join us as we get strange, scared and a lot weird

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01:08:39

#80 - Jennifers Body

So I Married A Horror Fan ·

2022/06/27

In the final episode for our Horror Comedy month, we are looking at Jennifers Body from 2009. This is a really good episode, as we pull back the curtain on a deeply misunderstood & underappreciated film. CW/TW for the episode: Rape, Sexual Assualt, Trauma. We get into the production of the film & what was missing in the final product. We talk about the real themes of the film and the messages it's trying to get across. Was this film ahead of its time? and how would it be viewed if made today. We

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01:08:35

The Black Phone

So I Married A Horror Fan ·

2022/06/23

In this special episode we are reviewing the new film from Scott Derrickson, The Black Phone based on the story by Joe Hill. Is this one phone call worth taking or did we hang up? We discuss Joe Hill's work and Comparisons to his famous father. We get into the story of the film and some of the unexpected places it goes. We talk about the film's iconic villain and Ethan Hawke's portrayal. We also give praise to the rest of the cast including the child actors involved. We really get into what we loved

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01:10:24

#79 - Satanic Panic

So I Married A Horror Fan ·

2022/06/20

In this week's episode we continue our journey through Horror comedy with Chelsea Stardust's 2019 feature debut Satanic Panic. This movie is an absolute riot and this episode was a blast. We discuss Grady Hendrix's work and his foray into screenwriting, and how his fingerprints are all over this movie. We get into the film's tone, and how it draws from the 70s and 80s, as well how the film balances it's tone perfectly. We talk about the characters, the acting and how refreshing it is having a very

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00:47:00

Crossing the Stream: Tragedy Girls

So I Married A Horror Fan ·

2022/06/17

In this episode of Crossing the Stream, we are looking at the 2017 Horror Comedy Tragedy Girls. We discuss the films premise and how it doesn't quite deliver what the trailers promised. We get into the films many subplots and how a lot of them go unresolved. What is the film's ultimate message and how does it get it across? We talk about the characters and how great all the actors are in the roles. Does the film cop out when it comes to the relationship between the two leads? And of course we talk

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00:59:58

#78 - Elvira: Mistress of the Dark

So I Married A Horror Fan ·

2022/06/13

In this week's episode we are discussing the Iconic Elvira, and the characters first foray into film. Elvira: Mistress of the Dark is a wild horror comedy from the 80's featuring everyone's favourite spooky late night host. We discuss our shared fandom of Elvira and how we both discovered her. How well has this movie held up? and also was it a little ahead of its time? We talk about how great Elvira is as the central character and how she represented a different kind of female protagonist than was

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00:51:31

#77 - Happy Death Day

So I Married A Horror Fan ·

2022/06/06

In this week's episode, we get thrown for a loop…A time loop that is! We are kicking off our Horror Comedies Month with 2017's Happy Death Day, we also get hijacked by a moth while recording… We get into the film and how the idea of repeating the same day over again works in a slasher format. We discussion the characters and where we both stand on Tree as a character and a modern final girl. Exactly how does the time loop work? and are there any abvious plot holes with using this device? How

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00:52:05

Five by Five: Top 5 Funniest Characters in Horror

So I Married A Horror Fan ·

2022/06/03

In this month's Five by Five we are taking a look at our choices for the funniest characters in horror, because remember you can't spell slaughter without laughter.

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00:59:54

#76 - Starship Troopers

So I Married A Horror Fan ·

2022/05/30

The final episode of our Space Horror Month is here! and we decided to end the month on a high note by roping in our good friend Adam to join us on a bug hunt as we discuss his favourite film, 1997's Starship Troopers. This was a fun one…Would you like to know more? We get into the film itself and how well it has held up over the last 25 years. How would Leigh's first viewing stand up in the presence of two fanboys? We talk about the amazing and unique creature design and how the use of practical

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00:57:48

#75 - Ghosts of Mars

So I Married A Horror Fan ·

2022/05/23

In this week's episode we don't stand a ghost of a chance…as we take a look at John Carpenter's much maligned 2001 effort Ghosts of Mars. This is John Carpenter's lowest rated movie, but does it deserve to be? We talk about the hidden themes in this movie and how this movie is like Cannibal Holocaust. Is there secretly a good movie underneath the surface? we discuss how the practical and the score by Anthrax & John Carpenter give us a small bright spot to talk about. Simon declares his love for this

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00:45:20

Crossing the Stream: Black Friday

So I Married A Horror Fan ·

2022/05/20

In this episode of Crossing the Stream we are looking at the Horror Comedy Black Friday from 2021. We discuss the cultural significance of Black Friday and how it is a consumerist nightmare. Is this movie a Horror? Comedy? Both? and how doesn't really matter as it sort of fails at being both. We get into the insane cast this movie squanders on it's massively unlikable and boring main characters. We delve into the film's music composed by Patrick Stump and how it's sort of the movies saving grace. We

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00:58:43

#74 - Pitch Black

So I Married A Horror Fan ·

2022/05/16

In this week's space themed episode we are looking at Vin Diesel's other big franchise, no, not that one…the other one, yes, this week we are looking at Pitch Black from 2000. Before he was both Fast & Furious, before he was the most extreme man, and many many years before he was a talking tree Vin Diesel waa Riddick. We get into a lot in this episode. Thoughts on the Riddick franchise in general and why this never became THE Vin franchise How well does this movie hold up as both a sci fi film and

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