After The Scream with Chris & Jess
The podcast is a celebration of horror and the filmmakers who make it. We review horror films and TV series and talk to the creatives who work hard to make them, including sharing the behind-the-scenes. And we will be throwing in filmmaking tips from my years on set. Bring your favorite drink to the show- laugh and scream. It's a crazy good time!
Episodes
48 episodes
Send Help Review - Sam Raimi's Horror Comedy Doesn't Quite Land
In this episode of After the Scream, I break down Sam Raimi’s latest film, Send Help — a wild, darkly funny survival thriller that blends horror and comedy in a way only Raimi can pull off. I talk about the great acting by Rachel McAd...
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Episode 44
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14:56
Osgood Perkins: Brilliant Horror or Boring Pretension?
Osgood Perkins is one of the most divisive voices in modern horror — and that’s exactly why we had to talk about him.In this episode, Chris and Jess break down why Perkins’ films feel so different from everything else in the genre. From ...
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Season 2
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Episode 43
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17:08
Keeper! A HORROR movie you wont GET?
In this episode of After the Scream with Chris & Jess, we dive into The Keeper, a slow-burn, atmospheric horror film that sparked a very different reaction between the two of us.Chris really connected with this o...
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Episode 42
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14:11
This was a SCARY Movie - Primate Review
In this episode of After the Scream with Chris & Jess, I break down one of the more surprising HORROR films to come along recently. It’s creepy, intense, and genuinely scary at times—while also clearly pulling inspiration from...
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Episode 41
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12:03
Top 8 Horror Films of 2025
On this episode of After the Scream, we count down our Top 8 Horror Films of 2025—and yes, some of these picks might seriously surprise you. This year’s list highlights not just big titles, but a strong wave of first-time indie...
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Episode 40
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26:07
Horror Fans, you might NOT like it! We Bury the Dead
On this episode of After the Scream, we review We Bury the Dead, a newer horror film that leans hard into atmosphere, grief, and the emotional fallout of a world shaped by mass death. This is a slow-burn, character-driven story ...
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Season 2
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Episode 39
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15:16
Our Name HAS Changed!! No longer the Horror Comedy Hangout
Welcome to After the Scream with Chris & Jess (formerly Horror Comedy Hangout)! Same great podcast, now with a fresh name, where we bring you fun interviews, honest reviews, and all the latest in horror. Whether it’s ...
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Season 2
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1:35
Forget the Original... This is Silent Night, Deadly Night!
Chris and Jess break down Silent Night, Deadly Night (2025), a remake that genuinely surprised us and ended up being one we really loved. We dig into what works, how the story approaches its characters and themes, and why t...
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Season 2
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Episode 38
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14:18
The Ugly Stepsister: Is Beauty a Curse??
THE UGLY STEPSISTER Review | Body Horror, Fairy Tales, Beauty StandardsIn this episode, Chris and Jess dive deep into The Ugly Stepsister (2025) — the disturbing, Norwegian body-horror reimagining of ...
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Season 2
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Episode 37
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18:56
Blumhouse, you made us do this!! - FNaF 2 Review
On this episode of The Horror Comedy Hangout, Chris and Jess dive into Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, a sequel built for the fans, but somehow still feeling like it forgot what made the franchise fun in the first place. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 36
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19:06
The SECRET Formula Behind Iconic Horror Villains? Bad Haircut Movie Review
And can you really hate a villain once you hear their side?Chris and Jess dive into Bad Haircut — one of the strangest, funniest, and most unexpectedly emotional horror films of the year — and its unforgettable...
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16:54
Did you catch these hidden clues? FNaF 2 Trailer Review!
Chris and Jess are back—AND SO IS FREDDY! In this episode of The Horror Comedy Hangout, we tear into the brand-new Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 trailer and hunt down every hidden clue, Easter egg, and blink-and-you’ll-miss...
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Season 2
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Episode 34
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8:08
The Ultimate Halloween Showdown Review - ICK vs. Scared Shitless
Halloween Special! Chris and Jess from The Horror Comedy Hangout dive into two outrageously over-the-top horror comedies: Scared Shitless and ICK. We break down what works, what doesn’t, and why these twisted, hila...
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31:38
A Halloween Feast Exclusive Interview: Guile Branco & Asia Lynn Pitts
In this episode of The Horror Comedy Hangout, hosts Chris and Jess chat with Guile Branco — writer, director, and star of A Halloween Feast — and Asia Lynn Pitts, an actor who brings the film’s characters, including the unforgettable g...
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56:31
Is Shelby Oaks the MOST TERRIFYING Horror Movie of 2025?
Is the behind-the-scenes story of Chris Stuckmann’s long-awaited horror film, Shelby Oaks, actually scarier than the movie itself? That’s what Chris and Jess are diving into this week!After years of production de...
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27:42
Good Boy Review - A Genius Film or a Gimmick?
Chris and Jess review the new horror film Good Boy — a movie told almost entirely from the POV of a dog, with low shots and a mysterious perspective that keeps the owner mostly hidden. When the pair move into the own...
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Strangers Chapter 2 isn't Trash - And Here's Why?
Everyone’s calling Strangers: Chapter 2 trash, but Chris and Jess see it differently. In this review, we break down the good, the bad, and the unexpected surprises of the highly debated horror sequel. From creepy atmos...
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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28:42
You Think You Know Zombies? Think Again! - Revival Series Review
Join Chris and Jess as they dive into SyFy’s brand-new series Revival — the chilling, slow-burn horror thriller based on the hit Image Comics run by Tim Seeley and Mike Norton. In this review, we break down everything you need to know ab...
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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24:07
Ever Had A Holiday Dinner Go Wrong? This is Worse - A Halloween Feast Review!
In this episode of The Horror Comedy Hangout, Chris and Jess sit down to review A Halloween Feast (2024), the outrageous new horror comedy about a family dinner that goes completely off the rails. From the shocki...
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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16:03
Good Boy Trailer Reaction - Do you TRUST your Dog?
Chris and Jess react to the brand-new Good Boy (2025) trailer – a wild horror-thriller-sci-fi movie told completely from a dog’s POV! If you love dogs, twisted horror stories, or unique takes on creature features, you won’t want t...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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6:58
Toxic Avenger 2025 Review - Are you ready for GORE and LAUGHTER?
Get ready for our Toxic Avenger (2025) movie review! This brand-new reboot of the cult classic is a wild mix of campy humor, over-the-top gore, outrageous comedy, and jaw-dropping inappropriate moments. We break down everything fr...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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25:27
How Acting Made Me A Better Actor - Fedor Steer Interview!
On this episode of The Horror Comedy Hangout Podcast, we interview Fedor Steer, a talented creature actor who has brought unforgettable monsters and supernatural beings to life in projects like Red One, The Haunting o...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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57:11
How Did PAPER STREET PICTURES Go from SHORT FILMS to the BIG SCREEN?
Join us in this exclusive interview with Cameron Burns and Alex Euting from Paper Street Pictures, as they unveil their remarkable journey from scrappy short films to network television and theatrical feature releases.I...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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1:08:47
Together Movie Review - Is Couples Body Horror for you?
In this episode, Chris and Jess dive into the indie body horror film Together, starring Dave Franco and Alison Brie. What starts as a quirky relationship drama quickly turns into a twisted, co-dependent nightmare—l...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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23:46
3 Surprising Secrets from Day of the Dead's SFX Artist Barry Anderson
Chris and Jess on The Horror Comedy Hangout podcast talk to legendary SFX artist Barry Anderson, whose wild and varied career includes working alongside Tom Savini on George A. Romero’s Day of the Dead and crafting crea...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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