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Scream Queen Podcast

Step into the chilling world of horror and true crime! Join me each week on my podcast as I dissect iconic horror movies, uncover their deeper meanings, and connect them to real-life true crime events. Whether you"re a film buff or a true crime enthusiast, this is your ultimate destination for dark storytelling and sharp analysis.

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90:15

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Scream Queen Podcast ·

2025/11/03

Episode 51My theme of the month is Slash Gender: A trans horror takeoverThis month I am passing the mic to those who know what it feels like to be villainized in society. The trans community is an undeniable part of the horror genre. A vast majority of these depictions have enforced harmful stereotypes and this month I am tackling this topic with people from the trans community. Today we are tackling trans issues in horror with a wildly charismatic scientist unveiling a “perfect” creation. A living

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55:53

The Exorcist (1973)

Scream Queen Podcast ·

2025/10/31

Welcome Scream Queens, Kings, & Things, Whether you are screaming at movies or the real life stuff, I’m your host Janecka Olen.This is my 50th episode and I have a very special guest, Ken Boggle from Living for the Dead. In this Halloween special, we talk about the scariest movie ever made, The Exorcist. He gives me all the insider information on the spiritual side of things. Ken does tarot card readings and he's a medium between the living and the dead.Guest:Ken

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72:36

Frankenstein (1931)

Scream Queen Podcast ·

2025/10/24

This is my 48th episode. My theme of the month is Slash Gender: A trans horror takeover. This month I am passing the mic to those who know what it feels like to be villainized in society. The trans community is an undeniable part of the horror genre. A vast majority of these depictions have enforced harmful stereotypes and this month I am tackling this topic with people from the trans community. Today we are tackling trans issues in horror with a mad scientist that creates a monster. Misunderstood

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81:53

Seed of Chucky (2004)

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2025/10/17

Episode 47 on Scream Queen Podcast, we’re slicing into one of the most chaotic entries in the Child’s Play franchise: Seed of Chucky (2004). Often dismissed as campy horror, this film is actually one of the earliest mainstream portrayals of gender confusion and nonbinary identity. My theme of the month is Slash Gender: A trans horror takeover. This month I am passing the mic to those who know what it feels like to be villainized in society. The trans community is an undeniable part of the

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76:12

Sleepaway Camp (1983)

Scream Queen Podcast ·

2025/10/10

This Month we have a LBGTQIA takeover with a focus on the Trans community. We are dragging horror out of the cis gaze and take back the narrative. This week, we’re diving into one of the most controversial films in horror history: Sleepaway Camp (1983). We aren't just talking shock endings and campy kills. We’re unpacking its complicated legacy through a queer lens.Joining me is Nikki, they recently came out as Trans, and they open up about how this cult classic reflects parts of their own journey

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59:43

Indie Horror Highlights: Bora Director/Writer Tiffany...

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2025/10/03

In this horror movie, A naïve Elon encounters a rebellious stoner on Day of the Dead, who seduces her down a dark path of temptation. I interview director, writer and actress Tiffany Toni about her directorial debut. We talk about the themes in her film and how her life experiences shaped the story of Bora.https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12676666/ https://borathemovie.com/ https://www.instagram.com/tiffany__toney/

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71:20

The Haunting in Connecticut (2009)

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2025/09/26

In Supernatural September, I am covering horror movies based on supernatural events. A family moves into a large old house in order to be closer to the hospital where their teenage son is receiving cancer treatments. Soon after settling in, the son begins experiencing terrifying visions and unsettling encounters that grow increasingly violent. As the family uncovers the building’s dark past as a funeral home, they realize the lingering spirits and sinister forces connected to it threaten not only

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32:06

Poltergeist (1982): Episode 44

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2025/09/18

My theme of the month is Supernatural September with four weeks of horror movies based on supernatural events. A cheerful suburban home becomes the site of increasingly disturbing paranormal activity, beginning with playful tricks and escalating into terrifying encounters with a malevolent force. When the youngest daughter is taken into another realm, her family must fight to bring her back before she is lost forever. For the true horrors, I explain the so-called poltergeist curse.References:

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85:34

The Conjuring: Episode 43

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2025/09/12

My theme of the month is Supernatural September with four weeks of horror movies based on supernatural events. In the early 1970s, a secluded Rhode Island farmhouse became the stage for one of the most chilling cases ever documented by a pair of paranormal investigators, Ed and Lorraine Warren. Or was it? With my guest Taylor Complains, we compare the movie scares vs real Perron testimony. It's scary how much has been embellished. Guest:Taylor

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61:06

The Amityville Horror (1979): Episode 42

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2025/09/04

My theme of the month is Supernatural September with four weeks of horror movies based on supernatural events. A newlywed couple moves into a charming Long Island house with a dark past, only to face terrifying supernatural events that threaten their sanity and lives. The haunting grows more violent each day, revealing the home’s gruesome history of murder and possession. What truly happened in that house remains debated, hoax, hysteria, or haunting? Listen as my guest Colby and I tally up points to

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87:01

Henry Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986): Episode 41

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2025/08/29

I this episode I cover Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986), the chilling indie film that redefined the serial killer on screen. With its connection to the real serial killer Henry Lee Lucas, I dissect this film and compare it to the true crimes committed by Henry and Ottis. Resources:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099763/?ref_=ext_shr_lnkLast Podcast On The Left: four-part series on Henry Lee Lucashttps://open.spotify.com/episode/0DIvMCNVjBz0T0MLxSmkFk?si=TfLYBcYcSZacq5mQ-HwNMg

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79:00

Snowtown (2011): Episode 40

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2025/08/22

In this episode, we dive into one of the most disturbing true crime stories in Australian history: The Snowtown Murders. Also known as the “Bodies in Barrels” case, this series of killings left an entire community shaken and forever marked the small town of Snowtown with infamy. We’ll explore how John Bunting manipulated those around him, targeted society’s most vulnerable, and created an atmosphere of fear and control. The movie is told from the perspective of Jamie Vlassakis, a teenager drawn into

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62:18

Zodiac (2007): Episode 39

Scream Queen Podcast ·

2025/08/14

In this episode, I’m joined by the always insightful Chuck Your Horror Guy to dive deep horror true crime movie Zodiac (2007). David Fincher’s chilling masterpiece blurs the line between investigation and obsession. We unpack the film’s meticulous attention to detail, the murders connected to the Zodiac, and how the haunting mystery of the Zodiac Killer consumed journalists, detectives, and everyday people alike. From unsettling recreations of the crimes to the suffocating paranoia of the

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77:00

The Silence of the Lambs (1991): Episode 38

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2025/08/07

In this episode, we find ourselves in the mind of a killer and face one of the most iconic duos in cinema history: Clarice Starling and Dr. Hannibal Lecter. The Silence of the Lambs (1991) redefined the serial killer thriller and felt more real than other depictions of serial killers. Listen as I analyze the themes of this film and the extensive research done to create the almost perfect predator. Dr. Hannibal Lecter and Buffalo Bill are a culmination of serial killers. Just like the skin suit being

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57:29

Indie Horror Highlight: Uncontained (2025) Interview...

Scream Queen Podcast ·

2025/07/31

I interview Director/Writer/Actor Morley Nelson on his first feature length film. This is a family affair with the whole Nelson family making it on the big screen. I get to talk to Nicole Nelson about her part in this project along with Morley and his experiences being a director and actor alongside his family. A mysterious drifter struggles to protect an abandoned boy and his little sister from an infection that turns people into a feral-like state. Uncontained is available on Amazon, AppleTV, and

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64:33

Scream (1996): Episode 37

Scream Queen Podcast ·

2025/07/24

In this episode of Scream Queen Podcast, we’re dialing into the ultimate teen slasher of the '90s, Wes Craven’s Scream. With its razor-sharp meta-commentary, iconic Ghostface mask, and rule-breaking final girl, Scream didn’t just revive the slasher genre, it redefined it.But behind the clever dialogue and bloody set pieces lies a real-world horror. We dive into one of the horrors references The Town That Dreaded Sundown. Inspired by Texarkana Moonlight Murders, a series of unsolved killings in 1946

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66:23

Idle Hands (1999): Episode 36

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2025/07/17

In this episode of Scream Queen Podcast, we’re lighting a joint and summoning the chaos with 1999’s horror comedy Idle Hands. A stoner slasher where apathy is a killer. We follow Anton, a suburban teen whose hand gets possessed and goes on a killing spree. In myTrue Horrors segment, we explore the man who inspired the character's name: Anton LaVey, founder of the Church of Satan. From his theatrical philosophy to his influence on pop culture and moral panic in the late 20th century. Guest

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69:11

I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997): Episode 35

Scream Queen Podcast ·

2025/07/10

July Theme Summer Slashfest with 90s Teen Horror:It’s the 4th of July, and four teens make a decision that will haunt them forever. This week, we’re diving into I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997). The slasher classic that gave us rain slickers, seaside stalkers, and one of the most iconic chase scenes in horror history. The True Horror is the original author; Lois Duncan's daughter was murdered at 18 years old. Something that haunted Duncan for the rest of her life and shifted the tone of her

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74:18

The Faculty (1998): Episode 34

Scream Queen Podcast ·

2025/07/03

In this week’s episode of Scream Queen Podcast, we’re cracking open the back-to-school body snatcher classic, The Faculty, a sharp, satirical blend of teen horror and sci-fi invasion from the late '90s. As part of my Summer Slashfest theme, we're diving into the era of angsty teens, killer soundtracks, and classroom chaos. My Guest Christopher James from I Love Horror Podcast joins me to discuss the social hierarchy of high school to themes of forced conformity. We explore how this cult favorite

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79:08

Day of The Dead (1985): Episode 33

Scream Queen Podcast ·

2025/06/26

In this episode of Scream Queen Podcast, we descend into the claustrophobic tunnels of Day of the Dead. George A. Romero’s bleakest version in the Dead Series. I also draw true crime parallels to the case of Andrew Brannan, a decorated Vietnam veteran whose untreated PTSD led to a tragic and violent encounter decades after the war. This episode explores the cost of survival, the brutality of institutional control, and the terrifying consequences of untreated trauma. My guest for this episode is

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