Discussting Horror

Discussting Horror is a genre analysis podcast featuring Preston and Mallory, two over-caffeinated 20-somethings from the Midwest who are putting their Bachelor's Degrees in communication to good use for the very first time. Whether analyzing horror from decades past or new releases in theaters, you're bound to not only find your next favorite spooky flick, but have a better understanding of the genre as a whole.

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Discussting Horror episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Discussting Horror for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Discussting Horror episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

S2E13: Insidious: The Red Door

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07/28/23 • 82 min

Is the door closing out the Insidious story, or is the door opening up the possibility for more? Only the box office will tell...
TIME STAMPS:
0:00 Intro, Deluxe Spotlight/Notlight
25:48 Insidious: The Red Door (no spoilers)
43:55 Spoilers

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S2E10: So Bad It's Good pt. 1 (The Happening) w/Album ReBrews

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07/02/23 • 85 min

On this very special episode, Mal and Preston are joined by Album ReBrews to discuss The Happening, what it is, and more importantly... why?
Check out Album ReBrews here! https://pod.link/1522295914
TIME STAMPS:
0:00 Intro, Spotties
9:18 Breaking Down “So Bad It’s Good”
16:30 Important Disclaimer
17:58 “Who’s That Crew” Game
24:36 Our History with M. Night
33:36 Background on The Happening
39:13 Our Favorite Quotes
48:00 Our Thoughts

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S2E5: Evil Dead Rise

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04/25/23 • 45 min

Your dearest Deadites emerge from the theaters for a spoiler-free and then not-spoiler-free discussion the new release Evil Dead Rise.
TIME STAMPS:
0:00 Intro, New Segment
11:52 Evil Dead Rise (Non-Spoiler)
24:15 The Discussting Horror Drink CornerTM️
25:15 Evil Dead Rise (Spoilers)

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S1E12: Horror vs. Censorship (Psycho + The Exorcist)

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12/06/22 • 56 min

Preston and Not Mal (aka “Haley”) go through horror’s complicated history with America’s ratings boards. Ever seen a toilet in a movie or show? You have horror to thank for that.
TIME STAMPS:
Intro, Haley 0:00
Film Censorship in the 20s and the Hays Code 5:06
Psycho, the 60s, and the Death of the Hays Code 18:44
The Exorcist, the 70s, and the Birth of the MPAA 24:32
Ratings and Censorship in the Modern Era 32:05

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S1E4: Horror For Beginners

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08/30/22 • 82 min

Getting into horror can be scary, and not in the way it's supposed to be. That's why Mal and Preston have made a guide to help you decide where you should start with horror based on your favorite genres and personal sensitivities.
TIME STAMPS:
Intro (Misconceptions, Why We Watch Horror) - 0:00
General Recommendations -
A Nightmare on Elm Street 7:39
Orphan 21:00
(bonus) The Ring 29:15
Recommendations Based on Genre -
Mystery/Thriller 37:06
Science-Fiction 41:28
Drama 45:25
Comedy 49:53
Teen 54:46
(bonus) Superhero 58:41
Recommendations Based on Sensitivity -
Useful Resources (doesthedogdie.com) 1:02:43
No Gore 1:04:55
No Paranormal 1:06:00
No Violence 1:07:42
No Jump Scares 1:09:30
Won't Be Scared After Watching 1:12:17
Well-Done Horror 1:14:29
Outro - 1:20:50
Films Discussed in this Episode:
A Nightmare on Elm Street
A Nightmare on Elm Street III: Dream Warriors
Halloween
Scream
Fright Night
Friday the 13th
Orphan
You
The Ring
Begotten
X
The Clovehitch Killer
Watcher
Green Room
Se7en
The Thing
Alien
Annihilation
Ex-Machina
The Fly
The Haunting of Hill House
Hush
Oculus
Jacob's Ladder
Relic
Evil Dead II
Braindead (aka Dead Alive)
What We Do In The Shadows
Re-Animator
Ginger Snaps
The Craft
Urban Legend
Scream 2
Blade
Blade II
The Others
The Sixth Sense
The VVitch
Ready or Not
Scream 5
Bodies Bodies Bodies
Paranormal Activity
The Omen
Black Swan
Perfect Blue
Mother!

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S2E6: The Saw Franchise: From the Book of Mal

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05/09/23 • 78 min

Trapped in his podcast studio, Preston must discuss the Saw franchise with Mal and play various twisted games in order to escape.

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S2E4: The Evil Dead (1981) + Evil Dead (2013)

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04/11/23 • 68 min

Your favorite fake shemps are back to talk about one of the most important films in the genre, one that has influenced horror filmmakers for five decades. Also its remake.
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains references to sexual assault.
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
2:10 Mal’s Game
9:52 Our Background With The Series
13:48 The Evil Dead (1981)
29:44 Evil Dead (2013)
47:52 Comparing The Two

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S2E3: The Last of Us and the Video Game Curse

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03/28/23 • 90 min

Mal and Preston traverse the emotional lands of HBO's The Last of Us and consider what sets it apart from other video game adaptations.
CONTENT WARNING: Discussion involving suicide and sexual assault.
TIME STAMPS:
0:00 Intro, Our History with Video Games
5:48 The Video Game Curse
22:50 The Discussting Horror Drink CornerTM
24:03 The Last of Us

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S2E2: Scream VI

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03/14/23 • 64 min

Mal and Preston take a look at the all-killer-no-filler Scream VI to determine its exact killer-to-filler ratio.
Check out our article — “The Scream 4 We Almost Got” — on Substack here! https://open.substack.com/pub/discusstinghorror/p/the-scream-4-we-almost-got?r=27qz6i&utm_medium=ios&utm_campaign=post
TIME STAMPS:
Intro: 0:00
Scream VI (No Spoilers): 2:20
Movie Trailers: 16:45
Scream VI (Spoilers): 20:05

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S2E15: What You Should Watch This Halloween Season

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09/26/23 • 65 min

If you’re looking for some frightening flicks to watch this October, Mal and Preston have you covered with over 30 recommendations!
TIME STAMPS
0:00 Intro, October Schedule
3:50 Show Spotties
9:58 Our October Recommendations
Recommendations:
Dummy by Portishead
Corporate
iZombie
Candyman
The Nightmare
Hausu
Frankenhooker
The Faculty
Deep Red
Channel Zero
Courage the Cowardly Dog (“Queen of the Black Puddle”)
Goosebumps (“Night of the Living Dummy”)
The Twilight Zone (“Living Doll”)
Night Gallery
The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina
Community’s Halloween episodes
New Girl’s season 2 episode: “Halloween”
Housebound
The Mortuary Collection
Queers For Fear
Lyle
Bodies Bodies Bodies
Possession
Suburban Gothic
Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker
The Autopsy of Jane Doe
Urban Legend
Trick ‘r Treat
“Skeleton Crew” by Stephen King
Twitches
American Mary

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FAQ

How many episodes does Discussting Horror have?

Discussting Horror currently has 52 episodes available.

What topics does Discussting Horror cover?

The podcast is about Film History, Film, Podcasts, Tv, Analysis, Tv & Film, Horror and Film Reviews.

What is the most popular episode on Discussting Horror?

The episode title 'S2E20 - Horror in 90 Minutes or Less' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Discussting Horror?

The average episode length on Discussting Horror is 75 minutes.

How often are episodes of Discussting Horror released?

Episodes of Discussting Horror are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of Discussting Horror?

The first episode of Discussting Horror was released on Aug 2, 2022.

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