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Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast

Victims and Villains

Josh, Mark & Billy gaze into the abyss of various horror movies to find out what will gaze back and how their mental health themes challenge us as viewers.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/abyss-gazing-a-horror-podcast--5223870/support.

tv & film film reviews

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47:28

The Lure (2015) | Episode #169

Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast ·

2025/09/17

We’re staring into the abyss of 2015’s The Lure to see what will gaze back. Josh is up next for Surprise September and he brought arguably one of the films we’ve covered to date. Zambies joins us to discuss everything from Mark’s distain of musicals to the importance of self-love and much more.If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to victimsandvillains.net/hope for

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55:50

High Tension (2003) | Episode #168

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2025/09/10

We’re staring into the abyss of 2003’s High Tension to see what will gaze back. Mark is up next for Surprise September and he brought the incredibly impactful, High Tension. Jonathan Perez, of Latinos Against Spooky Shit, joins us to discuss his projects, balancing comedy with horror, cryptids and more. On the cinema side, we discuss everything from the film’s impact, surprise ending, the mental health of rejection and much more.If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling

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62:32

The Voice (2014) | Episode #167

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2025/09/03

We’re staring into the abyss of 2014’s The Voices to see what will gaze back. Surprise September is back for another year and while Josh is on the road covering GenreBlast this year, Billy is up first with our first pick in the horror comedy, The Voices. In this episode, the gents talk about the rare fact that Ryan Reynolds is in a horror movie, schizophrenia & more.If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please

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33:38

Twilight of the Dark Master (1997) | Episode #166

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2025/08/29

We’re staring into the abyss of 1997’s Twilight of the Dark Master to see what will gaze back. Josh is out on the road again & Brandon has brought us our finale to Anime August with Twilight of the Dark Master. In this episode, the gents discuss everything from the film’s animation style to addiction and mental health and more.If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us

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73:52

Predator: Killer of Killers (2025) | Episode #165

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2025/08/27

We’re staring into the abyss of 2025’s Predator: Killer of Killers to see what will gaze back. We’re back to Anime August with our good friends Loxias to discuss the Predator franchise’s first array into animation. In this episode, the gents talk about everything from the franchise’s evolution, the mental health of shame & much more.If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’

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70:21

Fantasia Festival (2025) | Episode #164

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2025/08/20

We’re staring into the abyss of 2025’s Fantasia Festival to see what will gaze back. We interrupt Anime August to talk about some interviews and reviews from this year’s Fantasia Festival. In this episode, the gents discuss Burning, Lurker, Shrimp Fried Rice, Haunted Mountains: The Yellow Taboo, Noise, Hotel Acropole, I Fell in Love with a Z-Grade Director in Brooklyn, Dog of God, ChaO, & Bullet Time. Plus, we sat down with the directors behind Hotel Acropole & Occupy Cannes.If you or

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54:57

Seoul Station (2016) | Episode #163

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2025/08/15

We’re staring into the abyss of 2016’s Seoul Station to see what will gaze back. “Long” before there was ever a Train to Busan, there was something festering within the Seoul Station. Author and GenreBlast co-programmer, Nathan Ludwig, joins us to talk about the zombies, the insane weekend lineup of this year’s GenreBlast, his upcoming books and more. Get your tickets for Horrific Hope Film Festival here.If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression,

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43:47

Ninja Scroll (1993) | Episode #162

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2025/08/06

We’re staring into the abyss of 1993’s Ninja Scroll to see what will gaze back. In this episode, the gents kick off Anime August with one of the genre’s most ground breaking films. They discuss everything from the injustices of sexual assault, the strange nature of anime & much more. Get your tickets for Horrific Hope Film Festival here.If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or

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43:31

Little Nicky (2000) | Episode #161

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2025/08/01

We’re staring into the abyss of 2000’s Little Nicky to see what will gaze back. Long Live Ozzy! In this episode, the gents dive deep into the strange world of Little Nicky discussing everything from Ozzy’s influence on music, this film, the crazy cast and more. Get your tickets for Horrific Hope Film Festival here.If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to

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70:02

Final Destination: Bloodlines (2025) | Episode #160

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2025/07/30

We’re staring into the abyss of 2025’s Final Destination: Bloodlines to see what will gaze back. Josh and Billy welcome the director behind the official Horrific Hope Film Festival selection, Citroen, Bastiaan Rook. In this episode, the gents talk about the challenges of creating cult films, the iconic Tony Todd moment, the importance of celebrating life and much more. Get your tickets for Horrific Hope Film Festival here.If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with

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69:02

Final Destination 5 (2011) | Episode #159

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2025/07/23

We’re staring into the abyss of 2011’s Final Destination 5 to see what will gaze back. While Josh is on tour with To Be A King, Billy and Mark sit down with Horrific Hope filmmaker, Jordan Miller, to talk about his film, The Only Ones and the challenges of bringing the meta slasher back into the conversation. In this episode, the gents discuss the fear of bridges, famous twists, iconic deaths and more. Get your tickets for Horrific Hope Film Festival here.If you or someone you know is reading this

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70:33

The Final Destination (2009) | Episode #158

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2025/07/16

We’re staring into the abyss of 2009’s The Final Destination to see what will gaze back. Leo X. Robertson returns with his new movie, Canceled Plans, and discusses the challenges of extending stories, dealing with heavier themes, the art of ambiguity & more. Leo joins the gents as we continue our Final Destination series jumping into the fourth entry to discuss the importance of celebrating life, NASCAR, breaking franchise rules & more. Get your tickets for Horrific Hope Film Festival

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84:59

Final Destination 3 (2006) | Episode #157

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2025/07/09

We’re staring into the abyss of 2006’s Final Destination 3 to see what will gaze back. Grayce Anne Mosier and Carter Bentley, the writer-director duo behind the Horrific Hope Official Selection, Hell Squad 2: Fresh Meat, join us to talk about their homage to 80s slasher, the challenges of creating a new horror icon & more. Plus, we talk about the struggle between trauma and control, favorite gags, The X-Files & much more. Get your tickets for Horrific Hope Film Festival here.If you or

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71:52

Until the Light Takes Us (2025) | Episode #156

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2025/07/02

We’re staring into the abyss of 2008’s Until the Light Takes US to see what will gaze back. In this episode, Billy, Brandon & Josh are joined by returning guest, Mark Moore to discuss the mental health effects of art, the divisive nature of black metal & much more. Get your tickets to Horrific Hope here.If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to

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80:52

28 Years Later (2025) | Episode #155

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2025/06/25

We’re staring into the abyss of 2025’s 28 Years Later to see what will gaze back. Billy & Josh fly solo as they navigate the long awaited and much anticipated threequel from Danny Boyle and Alex Garland. In this episode, the duo discuss how the shocking ending, the mental health of grief, spoiler free (and filled) reactions to the film, zombies and more!If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach

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63:39

28 Weeks Later (2007) | Episode #154

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2025/06/18

We’re staring into the abyss of 2007’s 28 Weeks Later to see what will gaze back. Billy & Josh fly solo as they wander the ruins of the zombie wasteland in this anthology sequel that hosts some pretty famous faces. In this episode, the duo discusses the mental health of zombie movies, the undeniable plot holes & much more.If you missed it, check out our episode on 28 Days Later by clicking here. If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression,

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60:42

Final Destination 2 (2003) | Episode #153

Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast ·

2025/06/11

We’re staring into the abyss of 2003’s Final Destination 2 to see what will gaze back. Cole Daniel Hills, writer/director of The Dreadful Place, an official selection of Horrific Hope Film Festival 2025, joins us to talk about his film, the infamous log truck, cinematic missteps & more.The Dreadful Place is an official selection of Horrific Hope Film Festival. Tickets go on sale starting June 18th!If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression,

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61:36

Final Destination (2000) | Episode #152

Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast ·

2025/06/04

We’re staring into the abyss of 2000’s Final Destination to see what will gaze back. Welcome to the Summer of Fear series. A series where we welcome independent filmmakers, musicians and more to talk about some of horror’s most iconic films. Up first, the director of Massacre at Femur Creek, Kyle W Hytonen, joins us to talk about his film, men’s mental health, the death defying Final Destination & more.Massacre at Femur Creek is an official selection of Horrific Hope Film Festival. Tickets go on

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62:55

Jaws (1975) | Episode #151

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2025/05/28

We’re staring into the abyss of 1975’s Jaws to see what will gaze back. Cosplayer extraordinaire, Smash B, joins us to talk about her favorite movie of all time. In this episode, we celebrate 50 years of Bruce the Shark as we navigate the mental health effects of small towns, isolation and mental health & much more.If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach out—comment, message, or tweet’ at us. Go to

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74:30

Halloween (1978) | Episode #150

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2025/05/23

We’re staring into the abyss of 1978’s Halloween to see what will gaze back. It’s hard to believe that in 150 episodes we have never covered the landmark John Carpenter film. In this episode, we’re joined by Andy Mavra, from Love What I Love Podcast, to talk about Halloween’s impact on the genre, the unmade sequels, the dangers of bad therapy & much more.If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression, addiction, or self-harm - please reach

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