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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

73:10

Ep 250: 65 Years of “Psycho”

Happy Horror Time ·

2025/04/07

It’s our 250th episode! 🥂 And to celebrate this milestone, we’re changing things up a bit and reviewing a horror classic that happens to be celebrating its 65th anniversary this year. Tune in to hear us break down Alfred HItchcock’s “Psycho” (1960) — from all the brilliant setups that don’t get as much attention, to that iconic shower scene, and the character we love who often gets overlooked — Marion’s persistent sister, Lila Crane.

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85:57

Ep 249: Interview w/Julie Benz from “BTVS/Angel,”...

Happy Horror Time ·

2025/03/31

Over the last few decades, Julie Benz has been a part of so many of the TV series and films that have impacted the horror genre as well as pop culture. Tune in to hear all about evolving Vampire Girl #1 into Darla on “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” & “Angel” and whether she’d return for the upcoming revival series, her thoughts on the legacy of “Jawbreaker,” the real story behind the decision to kill off her beloved character, Rita, on “Dexter,” and her experience being one of the only survivors of

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58:58

Ep 248: Parents, Possessions & Parker Posey

Happy Horror Time ·

2025/03/24

Lisa Kudrow, Edie Falco, and Parker Posey all in the same horror comedy? Yes, yes, and hell yes! Tune in to hear us break down “The Parenting” (now streaming on Max) — from all the crude jokes that Matt (obviously) loved, to whether there was enough balance between the funny and the scary, and how a text message with the 🤷🏻‍♀️ emoji had us dying.

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73:00

Ep 247: Interview w/Sean Nichols Lynch, Chad...

Happy Horror Time ·

2025/03/17

Former Happy Horror Time guest, Sean Nichols Lynch, is back to discuss his new found footage horror film that involves madness, mayhem, and mummification! And this time he’s joined by his two Co-Writers, Chad Westbrook Hinds and John Laird, who also happen to be the stars of the film. Tune in to hear all about making “The Ceremony is About to Begin,” where the idea came from and what inspired the core characters, and stay for our spirited discussion on found footage and cult-inspired horror

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78:01

Ep 246: Interview w/Robbi Morgan from “Friday the...

Happy Horror Time ·

2025/03/10

As perky camp counselor Annie, Robbi Morgan made history as the first present-day victim of Mrs. Voorhees… although she never even made it to Camp Crystal Lake to cook for all those kids, err children! 🐐 Tune in to hear all about playing this iconic role in the original “Friday the 13th,” how she filmed her death scene and who she was actually interacting with, and the stunt she did on her own due to her acrobatic skills.

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68:19

Ep 245: This Sh*t is Bananas!

Happy Horror Time ·

2025/03/03

Osgood Perkins is back with another horror film, this time based on Stephen King’s short story from the ‘80s and with a much different tone than last year’s “Longlegs.” Tune in to hear us break down “The Monkey” — from all those insane deaths, to all that demented humor, and how Corey Cunningham from “Halloween Ends” factored into it all.

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64:13

Ep 244: Interview w/Kim Myers from “ANOES 2: Freddy’s...

Happy Horror Time ·

2025/02/24

Kim Myers turned the tables on both Freddy Krueger AND the typical gender roles of ‘80s horror when she rescued her boyfriend at the end of “A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge.” Tune in to hear all about making the first sequel in this long-running franchise, her thoughts on the film’s queer subtext and Mark Patton’s documentary, and that time Patrick Swayze danced with her on the set of “Letters from a Killer.”

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64:35

Ep 243: Meet Cute, Kill Cute

Happy Horror Time ·

2025/02/17

Have you ever been watching a romantic comedy and thought to yourself – you know what this film needs? A masked killer! That’s the thinking behind “Heart Eyes,” which takes the typical rom-com formula and adds a body count. Tune in to hear us break down all the brutal kills, all the laugh-out-loud moments, and whether this horror comedy was love at first fright or left us broken-hearted.

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67:56

Ep 242: “Companion” w/Our New Companion (w/HHT’s new...

Happy Horror Time ·

2025/02/10

Happy Horror Time has a new team member! And to formally introduce our new companion to the world, we invited her to discuss “Companion” with us. Tune in as we break down this sci-fi thriller with our new Co-Producer, Paris Mantz — from how it stands out from other robot/AI gone rogue films, to its relevance in today’s world, and how Sophie Thatcher is becoming the new Jenna Ortega.

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60:13

Ep 241: Interview w/Mary Beth McAndrews, Director of...

Happy Horror Time ·

2025/02/03

As Editor-in-Chief of Dread Central & Co-Host of the Scarred for Life podcast, Mary Beth McAndrews had already made a name for herself in horror before directing her first film — the new indie revenge thriller, “Bystanders” (currently available on VOD). Tune in to hear why this script had such personal meaning for her, how she approached handling both the sensitive material and the violence, and what’s next for her in horror.

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54:20

Ep 240: More Wolf, Man!

Happy Horror Time ·

2025/01/27

As one of the Universal Monsters, the Wolf Man has been portrayed in multiple films over the last 80 years. But none have starred the incredible Julia Garner! 💅 Tune in to hear us break down "Wolf Man" — from its pacing and visuals, to what we wished hadn’t been spoiled in trailers, and whether it reached the bar set by Director Leigh Whannell’s first Universal Monster flick, “The Invisible Man” (2020).You can also WATCH this episode (yep, we're now doing video) on our Happy Horror Time YouTube

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Ep 239: Interview w/Brooke Bundy from “ANOES 3 & 4”

Happy Horror Time ·

2025/01/20

Horror fans learned what “ándale” meant after watching Brooke Bundy say it to her daughter, Kristen, as Elaine Parker in both “A Nightmare on Elm Street” 3 & 4. But, to be fair, they went over this in therapy! 😂 Tune in to hear all about appearing in these two Freddy sequels, what it was like working with both actresses who played Kristen, and hear more about “Catnip” — the 2025 horror movie Brooke is starring in with her daughter, Tiffany Helm.

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83:00

Ep 238: Interview w/Tiffany Helm from “F13 Pt V: A...

Happy Horror Time ·

2025/01/13

As Violet, the punk rock teen with the streaked hair in “Friday the 13th Part V: A New Beginning,” Tiffany Helm literally dances her way to her demise. Tune in to hear all about making this “Jason-less” sequel, the original plan for Violet’s death and how she influenced the way it turned out, and Tiffany teases the upcoming horror movie she’s starring in with her real-life mother, Brooke Bundy.

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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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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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Ep 235: There Goes That White Van Again!

Happy Horror Time ·

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!

Happy Horror Time ·

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,...

Happy Horror Time ·

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

Happy Horror Time ·

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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