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 investigation, we explore why Zodiac still leaves audiences uneasy long after the credits roll. Guest:Chuck Your Movie Guyhttps://www.instagram.com/yourmovie_guy412?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==https://www.tiktok.com/@yourmovie_guy412?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcSources:Zodiac (2007) - IMDbhttps://www.reddit.com/r/Moviesinthemaking/comments/mge9l7/for_zodiac_2007_david_fincher_wanted_to_shoot_the/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_buttonBehind the Scenes of Zodiac. (2007). In Zodiac: 2-Disc Director’s Cut [DVD]. Warner Bros. Home Entertainment.
--------
1:02:18
--------
1:02:18
The Silence of the Lambs (1991): Episode 38
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 crafted by Buffalo Bill, his character was patched together with characteristics from serial killers Ed Gein, Ted Bundy, Gary Heidnik, and Edmund Kemper. Dr. Hannibal Lecter is fashioned after Albert Fish, Ed Kemper, and Dr. Alfredo Ballí Treviño. Guest:Aaron Lee - Singer in American Party Machinehttps://www.instagram.com/americanpartymachine/Sources:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0102926/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk“Silence of the Lambs: The Official Companion” By Jonathan Demme“Hannibal Lecter and Philosophy: The Heart of the Matter” Editor Joseph Westfallhttps://www.amazon.com/Hannibal-Lecter-Philosophy-Popular-Culture/dp/0812699041
--------
1:17:00
--------
1:17:00
Indie Horror Highlight: Uncontained (2025) Interview with Morley Nelson
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 it can be streamed on Screambox.https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3857448/a-mysterious-drifter-wakes-up-covered-in-blood-in-exclusive-uncontained-clip/https://www.instagram.com/morley_nelson?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==https://youtu.be/blcTABnYhxY?si=zBWPcmOsfCFy4zj0
--------
57:29
--------
57:29
Scream (1996): Episode 37
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 that haunted a small town. That film’s influence echoed all the way into Scream’s meta-universe.Guest: Bethany Summersizzle from Aliens on Firehttps://www.instagram.com/aliens.on.fire?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==https://www.youtube.com/@aliens_on_fireResources:IMDB for movie facts and triviaBloody Disgusting for horror newsThe Phantom Killer: Unlocking the Mystery of the Texarkana Serial Murders by James Presley. A deeply researched book from a relative of one of the original investigators.The FBI archives and reports on the case (freely available through FBI.gov).Texarkana Gazette archives, a local paper that covered the case in real time and still revisits it to this day.Unresolved Podcast, The Texarkana Moonlight Murders, a compelling narrative podcast episode.
--------
1:04:33
--------
1:04:33
Idle Hands (1999): Episode 36
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 Info:Davioddityhttps://www.instagram.com/davioddity?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==https://www.instagram.com/volume.orl?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
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.