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13 Degrees of Screams: A Horror Movie Podcast

Alex and Stephanie

13 Degrees of Screams is the horror podcast and YouTube channel where two friends chat about horror movies like they just walked out of the theater. Every movie gets judged on our scary scale where we rate the plot, suspense, atmosphere, and villain to see how terrifying it really is from 1 to 13. Expect laughs, honest reactions, debates, and a cozy “hang out with friends who love horror” energy. We also take suggestions, so hit us with your horror favs! Whether you’re into cult classics or

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26:21

The Gate: Dark Fantasy or Just Mildly Terrifying?

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2025/08/21

This week, we dig up some tiny demons in The Gate!We’re cracking open The Gate (1987)—aka what happens when your backyard becomes a portal to hell and your parents leave you home alone with some geodes and a mysterious hole in the backyard. Alex and Stephanie dive into this chaotic cocktail of stop-motion demons, melting faces, and questionable parenting. Is The Gate a nostalgic gem or just a dirt pile of ‘80s madness? We’re talking tiny terrors, accidental summoning rituals, and the real horror:

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29:27

Scooby Doo: A Weird Adaptation of Classic Characters

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2025/07/31

This week, we get the Mystery Inc. gang back together by solving a mystery on Spooky Island in Scooby Doo!Come along with us as we discuss this 2000s family friendly movie (that originally wasn’t family friendly at all!) In this episode, we talk about the characterization of these classic characters, the missed opportunities of the spooky themed Spooky Island, and the strange revelation that Scrappy Doo was the villain all along (spoiler). Join us as we discuss this admittedly not very scary movie

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22:12

The Dark Crystal: An Uncanny Children’s Movie

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2025/07/10

This week, we fix a broken crystal before 3 suns converge in The Dark Crystal!Come along with 13 Degrees of Screams, as we venture into a fantasy world full of nightmare fuel, questionable bird-lizard royalty, and puppets that definitely weren't meant for kids. That’s right—we’re talking about Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal. Join us as we unpack whether or not Jen really cares about the prophecy, how long it will take the Mystics to reach the castle, and why this 1982 fever dream feels like someone

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24:07

M3GAN: Who is the REAL Villain?

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2025/07/03

This week, we befriend a killer robot doll in M3gan!Join us as we explore the scary, yet funny world of M3gan. In this episode, we discuss the all too familiar killer doll storyline and the relationship between the titular M3gan and her protectee Cady. Then, we ask ourselves: who is the real villain of this story? How much of what happens is Gemma’s responsibility? Is she as bad as a killer doll? Is she really the problem? Tune in as we debate this category! Plus, see where it lands on the

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22:06

Knock at the Cabin: What is the Truth?

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2025/06/19

This week, we decide who needs to die to stop the apocalypse in Knock at the Cabin.In this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we discuss the story of Andrew, Eric, and Wen, a family faced with the looming threat of the end of the world... Maybe? Follow along as we ponder if the apocalypse was actually going to happen, the confusing villain motivations, and if any of this was necessary or worth it. Plus, see where it lands on the scariness scale of 1-13! You can follow 13 Degrees of Screams on social

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19:20

Final Destination: The One That Started It All

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2025/05/22

This week, we ruin Death's plan in Final Destination!In this week's episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we dive into the movie that made everyone afraid of planes, logging trucks, and basically existing. Watch us dissect the tale of Alex Browning, a suddenly psychic teen, who ruins everyone's trip to Paris with his inconvenient premonition of their demise. Unfortunately, Death does not forget and will just catch them next time. Join us as we break down each series of events that lead to another

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22:12

Green Room: The SCARIEST Movie Villains That We've...

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2025/05/15

This week, we find a dead body in a Neo Nazi skinhead bar and it only gets worse in Green Room.In this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we dive into the brutal world of Green Room. From the terror of being trapped with deadly foes to the gritty pulse of local punk bands, we break down what makes this film so horrifying. How do the villains stack up against cinema's most chilling antagonists? Tune in as we unpack the fear, the music, and the claustrophobic chaos! Plus, see where it lands on the

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24:29

Flatliners: How Dead is Too Dead?

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2025/05/08

This week, we tempt fate by dying and coming back to life in Flatliners!In this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we dives into the eerie depths of Flatliners (1990), a psychological horror-thriller that dares to ask: What happens after we die? Starring Kiefer Sutherland, Julia Roberts, Kevin Bacon, and William Baldwin, the film follows a group of medical students who recklessly experiment with near-death experiences—only to awaken supernatural consequences. We'll dissect the film’s haunting

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19:36

Nightbitch: Is This Even Horror?

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2025/05/01

This week, we cope with the trials of motherhood by becoming a dog in Night Bitch!In this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we dig deep into the weird and unusual story of Nightbitch. Join us as we discuss the trial and tribulations of motherhood, useless husbands, perceived annoying mothers, and our main character’s journey of transforming into a dog! Is Nightbitch a horror movie? Is it even a comedy? Listen along to see where it lands on the scariness scale of 1-13! You can follow 13 Degrees of

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20:54

The Faculty: A Sci-Fi Coming of Age Story

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2025/04/24

This week, we fight off some body snatching parasites in The Faculty!What happens when your high school teachers start acting a little... too robotic? In this episode, we dissect The Faculty, the 1998 cult classic that blends sci-fi paranoia with teen horror in the best way possible. From alien conspiracies to high school stereotypes turned heroes, we’ll explore the themes, why this film still holds up today and tell you where it falls on our scary scale of 1-13! You can follow 13 Degrees of

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47:38

Crawl: Gators, Hurricanes, and Heart - Featuring...

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2025/04/17

This week, we have special guest Wayne McCarty from Florida Men on Florida Man join us on the show to discuss Crawl!In this special episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we are joined by our guest Wayne to dive into (pun intended) the 2019 natural disaster film Crawl! We learn a ton about Florida and discuss how accurate the film is - from the gators' ravenous behavior, to how people react to catastrophic hurricanes. Tune in to hear how we rated the suspense, atmosphere, plot, and villain of Crawl,

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31:48

Thoroughbreds: Subverting Expectations

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2025/04/10

This week, we plot to kill our step dad in Thoroughbreds!In this thought provoking episode, we saddle up for a teen thriller with Cory Finley’s directorial debut Thoroughbreds! Join us as we discuss if killing Lily’s step dad is justified. Follow along as we try to determine who the real villain is in this morally ambiguous story. Then, to top it all off, see where Thoroughbreds ended up on our scary scale of 1-13! You can follow 13 Degrees of Screams on social media for additional

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32:00

Blink Twice: A Timely Tale of Fighting the Power

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2025/04/03

This week, we go to a billionaire’s island in Blink Twice!In this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we dive into the captivating and unsettling world of Blink Twice. Join us as we discuss the mysterious workings —and sinister implications—behind the perfume that makes you forget. We delve into the harrowing journey of the women who refuse to stay powerless, fighting back against power. We explore how sometimes one must become the monster in order to defeat it. And of course, we discuss where Blink

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31:02

Red Eye: Baby's First Thriller

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2025/03/27

This week, we have a meet cute that goes terribly wrong in Red Eye!In this pulse-pounding episode, we dive headfirst into Wes Craven's thriller Red Eye! Join us as we buckle up for a wild ride through airport chaos, mid-air tension, and a villain with eyes that are too blue to be charming. Tune in for laughs as we debate the choices and risks in this airborne cat-and-mouse film! You can follow 13 Degrees of Screams on social media for additional

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43:22

Speak No Evil: Better than the Original!

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2025/03/13

This week, we try to get kidnapped in Speak No Evil!Who’d have thought making friends with strangers on vacation could go so wrong? We did! Join us as we visit with new friends that honestly give us the ick but it's just too awkward to say anything. Sit back and watch as we decide how uncomfortable we’d allow things to get before intervening, unpack all of what’s going on on this little farm in Devon and, of course, decide where it falls on our scariness scale of 1-13! You can follow 13 Degrees

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18:31

Creating Hit Blockbuster Movies - Story Dice Challenge!

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2025/03/06

This week, we write some movie ideas with story dice!On this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we try something a little different and challenge ourselves to write movie ideas in 5 minutes! We rolled random story dice and then created stories based on what we rolled. From mutant sewer creatures, to Killer Krows from Outer Space, listen along as our stories unfold! You can follow 13 Degrees of Screams on social media for additional

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42:40

Heretic: A Skeptic's Guide to Religion?

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2025/02/27

This week, we try to convert a crazy man in HereticGet ready to embark on a wild ride in an ominous discussion of religious studies! In this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we sit through the tension building, slow burn horror that is Heretic. Join us as we dissect the motivations behind the charismatic Mr. Reed, smile and nod through some uncomfortable conversations, and debate the ambiguous ending! And as always, we discuss where Heretic lands on the scariness scale of 1-13! You can follow 13

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55:48

Tarot: An Underrated Classic? Ft. Perplexity: A...

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2025/01/30

This week, we have the charming Kaydra from Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast joining our hosts, Alex and Stephanie, to uncover the chilling film Tarot!Together, they dive into the 2024 supernatural horror film, Tarot, inspired by Nicholas Adams' 1992 novel Horrorscope. The trio will unravel the harrowing tale of college students who face gruesome fates after dabbling with an eerie Tarot deck. Join us as they dissect the campy yet thrilling horror elements, debate if reading horoscopes and tarot

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38:24

The Black Phone: Haunting Voices from the Void

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2025/01/23

This week we’re kidnapped by the Grabber in The Black Phone!In this 2021 American supernatural horror movie, we follow the abduction of Finney Blake. When Finney encounters a mystical black rotary phone in captivity, he uses it to plot his escape by communicating with the ghosts of The Grabber's slain victims. Listen along as we unravel the plot of this gripping thriller. From unsettling phone calls, to mysterious disappearances, we'll break down the movie's elements. But that's not all! Tune in as

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45:19

Nosferatu: A Wee Little Vampire Boy

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2025/01/16

This week we reaffirm our pact with a demonic vampire in Nosferatu!In this 2024 American supernatural Gothic horror film, a remake of the 1922 silent film, we follow the obsession between a haunted young woman and the terrifying vampire infatuated with her, causing untold horror in its wake. Listen along as Stephanie and Alex discuss the meaning of the name Nosferatu, become Friedrich apologists, and debate one possessed person can go under the guise of missing their spouse. You can follow 13

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