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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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56:51

Ep 237: Stache-ula

Happy Horror Time ·

2025/01/06

The story of Dracula/Nosferatu is a tale as old as time, and its vampire villain has been interpreted in many different ways throughout 100+ years of existence. Tune in as we sink our teeth into 2024’s “Nosferatu” — from its dreary atmosphere and settings, to the varied performances of its cast, and most importantly, our thoughts on Count Orlok’s ‘70s pornstache.

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97:19

Ep 236: Interview w/Sean Clark — YouTuber, Podcaster,...

Happy Horror Time ·

2024/12/30

From hosting Horror’s Hallowed Grounds on YouTube, to co-hosting The Thing With Two Heads podcast, to representing some of the biggest names in horror through his company, Convention All Stars LLC, Sean Clark pretty much does it all when it comes to this genre. Tune in to hear all about his extensive collection of horror props and masks, some of the most exciting filming locations he’s visited for his YouTube channel, and how he got Jamie Lee Curtis to attend her one and only convention.

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56:25

Ep 235: There Goes That White Van Again!

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2024/12/23

You’ve probably been told to avoid creepy men in vans since you were a kid. And these warnings were especially prevalent in the ‘70s, when “The Man in the White Van” takes place. Tune in to hear us break down this thriller — from the scenes that were most effective, to how awful those parents were, and the loose end we wish had been tied up in the finale.

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58:56

Ep 234: Chillax, It’s Just Y2K!

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2024/12/16

Y2K was one of those memorable events for people in our age group (under 30, of course 🤣). But what if it really had triggered an apocalyptic takeover by our CD-ROMs and dial-up modems? That’s what “Y2K” explores in a very comedic yet gory fashion. Tune in to hear us break down all the nostalgia, all the over-the-top silliness, and the one death that actually made us a little emotional. 😢

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82:26

F13 Ep: HHT, Party of 3 (joined by our Producer,...

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2024/12/13

We couldn’t let a Friday the 13th go by without releasing a special episode, could we? And this time the gang’s all here, as we’re joined by Happy Horror Time’s Producer and the 3rd member of our team — Jacob Randall — to discuss “Friday the 13th Part 3.” Tune in as we break down every kill, our conflicting thoughts on the final girl, the scenes that make this film stand out, and whether it was worth it or not to bring 3D into this sequel.

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77:43

Ep 233: Interview w/Chris Nash, Writer/Director of...

Happy Horror Time ·

2024/12/09

With its grisly kills and unique approach, “In a Violent Nature” quickly became one of the most talked about horror films of 2024. Tune in to hear what inspired Writer/Director, Chris Nash, to tell the story from the POV of the killer, his initial plan for that lake kill and other scenes that changed from script to screen, and Chris even provides a quick update on the upcoming sequel.

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90:08

Ep 232: Interview w/Thommy Hutson & Mike Perez,...

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2024/12/02

Released on Shudder last month, “Doc of Chucky” takes an extensive look at the Child’s Play film franchise, featuring interviews with cast and crew members from all 7 movies. Tune in to hear from Director/Co-Writer/Producer, Thommy Hutson, and Executive Producer, Mike Perez, about what goes into a project of this magnitude, their thoughts on some of the more surprising details revealed in this doc, and the star that just never showed up for their interview.

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53:12

Ep 231: Drive Us Outta Here

Happy Horror Time ·

2024/11/25

It’s a storyline we know all too well — a couple on their way home takes a shortcut that leads them to trouble. But “Drive Back” adds a supernatural element to that all-too-familiar plot. Tune in to hear us break down all the twists and turns of this new VOD release, whether it accelerated our heart rates or took us on a road to nowhere, and the one-liner that fueled our laughter.

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62:11

Ep 230: 2 Girls, 1 Grant

Happy Horror Time ·

2024/11/18

Two sweet little missionary girls knock on Hugh Grant’s door to tell him more about the Church of Latter Day Saints… what could go wrong? Well, a lot, and it all starts with BLUEBERRY PIE! Tune in to hear us break down “Heretic” — from the impressive performances of its core cast, to where it had us hooked (and where it lost us), and our thoughts on that butterfly of an ending. 🦋

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75:21

Ep 229: Interview w/Joe Bandelli & Duane Cooper,...

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2024/11/11

As horror lovers, we’re quite familiar with the cliches surrounding a cabin in the woods film… and the new horror comedy, “Another Cabin in the Woods Movie,” pokes fun at all those familiar tropes. Tune in to hear from Writer/Director/Producer, Joe Bandelli, and Star, Duane Cooper, as we discuss what went into making this film, all the funny commentary and SFX added in post, and of course we had to ask Joe (who Produced all “Hell House LLC” films) for an update on the upcoming “Hell House LLC:

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Ep 228: Interview w/Dave McRae & Bruce Dale,...

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2024/11/04

A few years ago, Dave McRae and Bruce Dale released “It’s Me, Billy” — an impressive fan film which serves as an unofficial sequel to “Black Christmas” (1974). And just last month, they released “It’s Me, Billy Chapter 2,” bringing back the character of Jess Bradford while featuring original “Black Christmas” star, Lynne Griffin. Tune in to hear all about making both fan films, how Olivia Hussey was initially set to star in “Chapter 2” and why she had to leave the project, and what’s next for these

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63:01

Ep 227: Stop Smiling at Us!

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2024/10/28

That creepy-a$$ smile is back in a sequel to the supernatural flick that made an ear-to-ear grin something to fear. Tune in to hear us break down “Smile 2” — from how it connected and compared to the original film, to our thoughts on what was reality vs. a hallucination, and of course, that flashy ending and where we think the franchise could go from here.

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70:46

Ep 226: The More Gore, The Merrier

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2024/10/21

The “Terrifier” franchise has done wonders for indie horror, proving that an unrated flick starring a sadistic clown can be successful in theaters. Tune in to hear us break down “Terrifier 3” — from the inventive kills the series has become known for, to how they handled the return of the “final siblings” (Sienna & Jonathan), and whether we liked it more or less than the previous installments.Kickstarter campaign for "Ripped to Shreds" graphic novel (mentioned during this episode):

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72:15

Ep 225: Interview w/Nick Castle from “Halloween” (1978)

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2024/10/14

Many have donned the Michael Myers mask throughout the “Halloween” franchise, but only one was the original Shape — Nick Castle. Tune in to hear all about playing this iconic villain in John Carpenter’s 1978 classic, the story behind his return to the franchise in Blumhouse’s trilogy, and we even chat a bit about some of his writing and directing credits — “Escape from New York,” “The Last Starfighter” and “Tag: The Assassination Game.”

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48:31

Ep 224: Interview w/Jodi Lyn O’Keefe from “Halloween...

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2024/10/07

As Sarah in “Halloween H20,” not only did Jodi Lyn O’Keefe get to work with Jamie Lee Curtis in her first return to the series, but she faced Michael Myers in one of the most brutal and memorable scenes of the franchise. Tune in to hear all about making this 20th anniversary sequel, all the ins and outs of filming her iconic demise, and stick around as we touch on some of her other films — from horror flicks like “Devil in the Flesh 2” to the teen rom-com, “She’s All That.”

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Ep 223: More Demi, Please!

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2024/09/30

“The Substance” explores how far an aging Hollywood star will go to create a younger, hotter version of herself… and how fabulous a full length yellow coat can be. Tune in to hear us break down this body horror flick — from Demi Moore’s fearless performance, to our interpretation of the film’s more obscure scenes, and of course, those batsh*t crazy final 20 minutes. 😲

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64:32

Ep 222: Interview w/Parker Brennon & Nancy Loomis,...

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2024/09/23

“Hauntology” marks the feature film debut of Writer/Director, Parker Brennon, who cast Nancy Loomis in her first film in over 40 years. Tune in to hear all about making this queer horror anthology, how Nancy got involved, Parker’s approach to writing these diverse characters, and of course Matt asks Nancy several questions about playing Annie in John Carpenter’s “Halloween.”“Hauntology” is now available to rent or buy on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV.

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56:34

Ep 221: Till Deetz Do They Part (w/Bix Emert-Hutner,...

Happy Horror Time ·

2024/09/16

Matt’s 10-year-old nephew, Bix Emert-Hutner, is a major horror fan like his uncle, so we invited him on the show to revisit a spooky sequel 36 years in the making. Tune in as we break down “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” — from the new characters and plot points we loved, to the ones that may have been overkill. And if you find yourself smiling from ear to ear at Bix’s touching and impressive comments, you weren’t the only one. 😍If you’d like to check out Bix’s Roblox horror videos and subscribe to his

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91:47

F13 Ep: Jason Voorhees is Sooo Fetch! (w/Mark Waters,...

Happy Horror Time ·

2024/09/13

This episode’s not like a regular episode — it’s a COOL episode! 😉 That’s because we’re joined by “Mean Girls” Director, Mark Waters, to discuss “Friday the 13th Part 2” — the film he just so happened to use a clip of in his iconic 2004 teen comedy. And don’t worry, we know how obsessed everyone is with “Mean Girls,” so we asked him all about working on it. Now tune in, loser, we’re talkin’ horror on Friday the 13th!To check out and contribute to the Indiegogo campaign for “Loose Ends – Victim No

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64:29

Ep 220: Stranger Danger

Happy Horror Time ·

2024/09/09

“Strange Darling” is a cat-and-mouse thriller, told in 6 non-consecutive chapters, that stars Willa Fitzgerald from the “Scream” TV series and Kyle Gallner from more horror films than we can list here. Tune in to hear us break down every chapter — from the twists we didn't see coming, to the performance that deserves a ton of recognition, and the Q&A we watched after the film that was… odd.

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