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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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01:22:22

#50 - Idle Hands

So I Married A Horror Fan ·

2021/11/29

This week is our 50th episode and we are covering Idle Hands, the 1999 Stoner Horror Comedy. How does this movie work as a Stoner Comedy & A Horror movie? How does it hold up 22 years later? We discuss the practical effects & how impressive they are. The films influences and how everyone involved all thought they were making a different film to each other. We discuss, characters, problematic scenes, original endings & just how bonkers this movie actually is. All this & much more in this weeks

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00:55:36

Five by Five: Top 5 Scariest Horror Characters

So I Married A Horror Fan ·

2021/11/26

In this episode of Five by Five we count down our personal Top 5 Scariest Horror Characters. Please Join us for what will no doubt be our most divisive episode.

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01:53:47

#49 - Ghostbusters: Afterlife

So I Married A Horror Fan ·

2021/11/22

This week's episode is a special and emotional one as we take on Ghostbusters: Afterlife in spoiler & non spoiler reactions. We break down the film, our favourite moments and those that didn't quite work for us. Leigh talks about her experience seeing the film as a non Ghostbusters fan and what she got out of it. Simon talks about his fandom for the franchise, why it means so much to him and what he got out of the latest installment. We discuss the possibilities the film presents and where the

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00:57:40

Five by Five: Top 5 Ghosts in Pop Culture

So I Married A Horror Fan ·

2021/11/19

In honour of Ghostbusters Afterlife being released this week, we are bringing you a special Five by Five as we look at our top 5 Ghosts in Popular Culture! (TW - Rape, Infant loss)

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00:54:30

#48 - The Monster Squad

So I Married A Horror Fan ·

2021/11/15

In this weeks episode we are taking on a Monster Mash...up with the 1987 Horror Comedy The Monster Squad. Did Shane Black & Fred Dekker create The Dark Universe 30 years before Universal...and do it well? Why is Dracula driving? Does the Wolfman in fact have nards? We discuss the legacy of 'The Monster Kid' and why fandom and childhood friendships are important. We talk about the legacy of The Monster Squad and how it's influence is still felt today. We get into elitism in Horror and why family

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01:11:01

#47 - Mayhem

So I Married A Horror Fan ·

2021/11/08

In this weeks episode we are looking at Mayhem directed by Joe Lynch. We discuss workplace etiquette and how the film portrays office life. How strange it is watching a film about a virus and people being quarantined after the last 2 years. We talk about whether this is actually a horror movie and if it is what makes it one. We go into the genius of Samara Weaving as we cross this last horror role of her off our bingo card. All of this and lots more discussed in this episode. So load up on Office

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01:35:48

Last Night In Soho

So I Married A Horror Fan ·

2021/11/03

In this episode of So I Married A Horror Fan we look at the latest release from acclaimed Director Edgar Wright, the stylish Horror/Thriller Last Night In Soho. This was one of our most anticipated films of the year. Does it live up to the hype or was it a disappointment? We talk about our collective fandom for Edgar Wright and his filmography. We dive deep into the films messaging, the plot and ultimately THAT ending. We talk about whether it was mismarketed and how we feel it plays to different

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01:14:43

#46 - Sleepy Hollow

So I Married A Horror Fan ·

2021/11/01

In this weeks episode we take a trip to Sleepy Hollow as we look at Tim Burton's 1999 adaptation of Washington Irving's The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. We discuss our collective love for Tim Burton and his films. Is this his best movie? Is this a could adaptation and does it do the story justice? Why does this movie just feel like Halloween? We also get into the overall performances and the sheer talent involved in the movie. All of this and lots, lots more in this jam packed post Halloween treat

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00:57:19

Five by Five: Top 5 Final Girls

So I Married A Horror Fan ·

2021/10/29

In this episode of Five by Five we are looking at our favourite final girls. How different are our lists? and Who did we rank highest amongst our genre queens? Press that play button and find out

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01:15:36

#45 - A Nightmare On Elm Street (1984)

So I Married A Horror Fan ·

2021/10/25

In this weeks episode we come face to face with the man of our dreams. This week we take on A Nightmare on Elm Street. We discuss the film and Leigh's first encounter with Freddy Kreuger. How we felt about Freddy growing up and how scary we find him as adults. We get into the film's special effects and how well they have held up over the years. How the hell did Freddy Kreuger become so popular and why was he marketed at Children? All of this and so much more in this weeks episode. Pour yourself a

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01:18:50

#44 - Psycho (1960)

So I Married A Horror Fan ·

2021/10/18

In this weeks episode we check in and take a shower at a cosy little place called The Bates Motel. Yes, that's right we are covering Alfred Hitchcock's masterful 1960 classic Psycho. It's one of Simon's favourite films but how will Leigh fair? We talk about the inspiration behind the film including the novel it's based on. What is it about this film that makes it so special even after all this time. We breakdown the film's big reveal and if it's still as impactful if you know it's coming. We look at

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01:09:19

Halloween Kills

So I Married A Horror Fan ·

2021/10/15

In this special episode of So I Married A Horror Fan Simon brings you his thoughts on the brand new Halloween movie, Halloween Kills. This episode is a game of two halves. The first half of the episode will be focused on talking about thoughts on franchise and initial spoiler free reactions to this new movie and the second half will be spoiler filled. Time stamps below and there is a warning in the episode from when it goes from non spoiler to spoiler. 00:00- 00:30 - Intro 00:31 - 25.00 Spoiler

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00:59:27

Ice Nine Kills - The Silver Scream 2: Welcome to...

So I Married A Horror Fan ·

2021/10/15

In this special episode we are looking at the new album from Ice Nine Kills titled The Silver Scream 2: Welcome to Horrorwood. We discuss how our shared fandom of Ice Nine Kills lead to the creation of So I Married A Horror Fan. We breakdown our favourite moments on the album and discuss how the songs stack up to their film counterparts. We put the two Silver Scream albums side by side and talk about which one we prefer and how they measure up against each other. We also discuss some of the moments

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00:51:21

Five by Five: Top 5 Horror Subgenres

So I Married A Horror Fan ·

2021/10/13

In this new episode of Five by Five we are taking a look at our favourite subgenres within the wider Horror genre. This was a fun one, so click that play button and join us now

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01:25:59

#43 - Hellraiser (1987)

So I Married A Horror Fan ·

2021/10/11

The Podcast. We recorded it, you listened. In this week's episode we are looking at 1987's Hellraiser, directed by Clive Barker, based on his novella The Hellbound Heart. We discuss how Pinhead & The Cenobites fair in the larger pantheon of Horror villains. Leigh declares her love for Pinhead as a character and we talk about what a night out with him would be like. We discuss the overall tone of the film and how it feels like a game of two halves in places. We talk about Clive Barker & how he writes

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01:14:10

#42 - The Exorcist

So I Married A Horror Fan ·

2021/10/04

The time has finally come for us to tackle the Grandaddy of them all! The Exorcist. Widely regarded as the scariest film of all time. How did Leigh find her first experience with this classic of the genre? Did Simon make it through the viewing without looking away? How has the movie held up over all these years? We discuss the film's place in the modern world of horror and if the ever changing landscape lessens the film's impact & legacy. We discuss the films representations of faith and mental

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00:47:05

Five by Five: Top 5 Horror Parodies

So I Married A Horror Fan ·

2021/10/01

In this episode of Five by Five we are taking a cheeky look at our favourite horror parodies from the sublime to the ridiculous. Who said this horror business had to be serious business?

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01:43:31

#41 - Nightbreed & Midnight Mass

So I Married A Horror Fan ·

2021/09/27

This week's episode is a jam packed Double Feature. In this one we discuss our spoiler thoughts on the new Mike Flanagan limited series Midnight Mass. We get into themes, performances, our lasting impressions and what makes it so powerful. We also discuss Clive Barker's 1990 adaptation of his novel Cabal, with the Director's Cut of Nightbreed. What was Leigh's first impressions, has it held up? why is it so horny? as well as it's troubled production and the upcoming tv series. It's a big episode,

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01:27:50

#40 - Mimic

So I Married A Horror Fan ·

2021/09/20

In this weeks episode we go on a bug hunt with Guillermo Del Toro, as we discuss his 1997 film Mimic. We discuss our personal thoughts and relationships with Del Toro & his works. We get into the production hell this movie went through & Del Toro's experiences making it. We pick apart the plot holes & discuss some of our own gap filling theories. How has this movie held over the years and does it deserve to be the forgotten movie of Del Toro's catalogue? We also give our thoughts on the new Netflix

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01:49:14

The Truth Is Out There:A look into wild Conspiracy...

So I Married A Horror Fan ·

2021/09/17

Royal Secrets! Simulations, Ghost Horse Statues and Covid! Leigh & a special guest co host look into some of their favourite conspiracy theories in this special one off episode of So I Married A Horror Fan

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