OMINOUS THRILL

Jeff Schmidt

Escape into this gritty, gory, sometimes horny anthology of character-driven dark fiction, thrillers, horror and suspense. Inspired by modern horror and thriller anthologies like Black Mirror and American Horror Story. Listen as exceptional voice actors and stunning sound immerse you in these devious audio delights. Ominous Thrill is created by the acclaimed sound designer and director Jeff Schmidt, the creative force behind the vivid and immersive sounds of fiction-podcast thrillers Blood Ties and Aftershock and true crime mega-hit Dr. Death. If you enjoy OMINOUS THRILL, please leave a positive rating and a short review. Or tell a friend who loves good horror, Thriller, or Suspenseful fiction! Learn more about OMINIOUS THRILL at https://ominousthrill.com/ Submit a story to OMINOUS THRILL at https://ominousthrill.com/submit EMAIL: [email protected] OMINOUS THRILL is a proud member of the Fable and Folly network of Fiction Audio podcasts. Please support our sponsors and partners here: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/

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EXTRACTION

OMINOUS THRILL

11/14/24 • 36 min

Doomed to spend Christmas Eve with her judgmental mother as a monstrous zit invades her face, makeup artist Val must decide how far she’ll go for clear skin and maternal validation.

“Extraction” written by Tiffany Michelle Brown

Created, Produced, Directed & Sound Designed by Jeff Schmidt

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FEATURING:

RACHEL GRIFFIN AS VAL

SHEREE WICHARD AS MOM

LEXA CHILDRESS AS MAKE-OVER CUSTOMER

SYDNEY AMANUEL AS SAMMY

OWEN MCCUEN AS THE DEALER

MEREDITH NUDO AS IN-STORE ANNOUNCER / PERFUME SALESPERSON

The original version of the short story “Extraction” can be found in Tiffany Michelle Brown’s book “How Lovely To Be a Woman: Stories and Poems” https://tmbwrites.com/books/hltbaw/

The voice of Ominous Thrill is DONNA FRANK MOORE.

Be advised this devious audio delight includes adult content and language, including graphic violence.

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OMINOUS THRILL is a proud member of the Fable and Folly network of Fiction Audio podcasts. Please support our sponsors and partners here https://fableandfolly.com/partners/

Psychological horror, psychological suspense, psychological thriller, creature feature, horror stories, scary stories, chilling stories, horror, fiction, thriller, anthology, scary, spooky, creepy, disturbing, suspense, terror, uneasy, ominous, supernatural, supernatural suspense, paranormal, heart pounding, tension, thrilling, drama, full cast, full cast horror, female lead, audio drama, audio fiction, radio drama, immersive, spatial audio, 3D Audio, Dolby Atmos, Dolby.

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Creator's Update

OMINOUS THRILL

03/07/24 • 4 min

Series creator Jeff Schmidt hops on to say hello and share these updates:

Release schedule. New episodes are released monthly on the 2nd Thursday of the Month.
Cast interviews and behind the scenes VIDEOS will be posted on YouTube @ https://www.youtube.com/@OMINOUSTHRILLPODCAST
A sample of the next Ominous Thill Episode - BEING TRUE dropping everywhere on March 14th.

Questions email Jeff [email protected]

Or visit https://ominousthrill.com/

Till next time, Thrill ya later!

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FEED DROP: Elias The Caretaker

OMINOUS THRILL

09/01/24 • 30 min

From our friends at Voyage Media - just in time for Halloween - you can't close your eyes if the horror is in your ears here is Episode One of a new horror audio drama: ELIAS THE CARETAKER.

Think THE CONJURING or PARANORMAL ACTIVITY for your ears. You'll feel like you're INSIDE the story as the horror plays out.

A failing podcaster inherits his estranged parents' mansion and their strange, creepy caretaker. He quickly discovers the mansion is haunted... and there's something very wrong with Elias, The Caretaker. Listen in the dark, if you dare, to ELIAS THE CARETAKER.

You can find the rest of the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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BEING TRUE

OMINOUS THRILL

03/14/24 • 23 min

Stuart hits his breaking point in a business deal and turns to the dark web to order its "termination." But the mysterious woman who answers his call may have even darker needs of her own.

Beware, this one's short but devious, violent, and sexy. 😎

Created, Written, Directed & Sound Designed by JEFF SCHMIDT [email protected]

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CAST:

Lilith - JOLENE ANDERSEN

Stuart - JACOB BETTS

Additional voices from:

Jarvis Baliey

Merideth Nudo

Valencia Rumanpouw

The VOICE of OMINOUS THRILL is Donna Frank Moore.

Be advised this devious audio delight includes adult content and language including graphic violence and sexual situations.

Support OMINOUS THRILL at Ko-Fi

All funds raised go toward the making of Ominous Thrill

Visit OMINOUS THRILL Website

Follow Jeff Schmidt on INSTAGRAM

Message Jeff at [email protected]

OMINOUS THRILL is a proud member of the Fable and Folly network of Fiction Audio podcasts. Support our sponsors and partners here https://fableandfolly.com/partners/

psychological horror, psychological suspense, psychological thriller, horror stories, scary stories, chilling stories, horror, fiction, thriller, anthology, scary, spooky, creepy, disturbing, suspense, terror, uneasy, ominous, supernatural, supernatural suspense, paranormal, heart pounding, tension, thrilling, drama, full cast, full cast horror, female lead, audio drama, audio fiction, radio drama, immersive, spatial audio, 3D Audio, Dolby Atmos, Dolby

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STRESS KILLS

OMINOUS THRILL

02/13/25 • 37 min

Madison invents a stress reduction app featuring guided murder meditations that unexpectedly awaken dark desires in her straight-laced roommate, Emma.

Created, Written, Directed, and Sound Designed by JEFF SCHMIDT

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FEATURING

JESS PAUL as Emma

DANA DERUYCK as Madison

MELISSA MEDINA as Violet

OWEN MCCUEN as Chad

MORRISON JAMES as Jack [Post Credit Scene]

The voice of Ominous Thrill is DONNA FRANK MOORE.

Be advised this devious audio delight includes adult content and language, including graphic violence.

Support OMINOUS THRILL at Ko-Fi

All funds raised go toward the making of Ominous Thrill

Visit OMINOUS THRILL Website

Follow Jeff Schmidt on INSTAGRAM

Message Jeff at [email protected]

OMINOUS THRILL is a proud member of the Fable and Folly network of Fiction Audio podcasts. Please support our sponsors and partners here https://fableandfolly.com/partners/

psychological horror, psychological suspense, psychological thriller, creature feature, horror stories, scary stories, chilling stories, horror, fiction, thriller, anthology, scary, spooky, creepy, disturbing, suspense, terror, uneasy, ominous, supernatural, supernatural suspense, paranormal, heart pounding, tension, thrilling, drama, full cast, full cast horror, female lead, audio drama, audio fiction, radio drama, immersive, spatial audio, 3D Audio, Dolby Atmos, Dolby.

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THE RIDE

OMINOUS THRILL

02/15/24 • 35 min

A ride to the airport turns bizarre for Kira when an uninvited passenger joins her, and the quirky driver proves to have a more nefarious destination in mind.

Be warned - you may never use a ride share again after listening to this episode. (Inspired by real events)

Created, Written, Directed & Sound Designed by JEFF SCHMIDT [email protected]

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CAST:

Kira - Rachel Griffin

Jake - Jonathan Cahil

Armen - Mark Brasich

Chanters:

Loganne Digma

Jakhi Duncan

Maganda Marie

Marquis Pinckney

Alex Sinca

Tyanni Mah

Dario Cassioli

Alex Bui

Holley Moran

Kelly Ulleanne

The VOICE of OMINOUS THRILL is Donna Frank Moore.

Be advised this devious audio delight includes adult content and language.

Support OMINOUS THRILL at Ko-Fi

All funds raised go toward the making of Ominous Thrill

Visit OMINOUS THRILL Website

Follow Jeff Schmidt on INSTAGRAM

Message Jeff at [email protected]

OMINOUS THRILL is a proud member of the Fable and Folly network of Fiction Audio podcasts. Support our sponsors and partners here https://fableandfolly.com/partners/

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SUNDAY FUNDAY

OMINOUS THRILL

06/13/24 • 48 min

A career-making interview with billionaire Trace Vogel pits journalist couple Amber and Simone against each other when obsession, betrayal, and revenge collide with macabre horrors from the past.

Created, Written, Directed & Sound Designed by JEFF SCHMIDT [email protected]

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Starring:

RACHEL GRIFFIN AS AMBER

TAYLOR JABARA AS SIMONE

JOHN WILCOX AS TRACE

LEV RODRIGEZ SHIVERS AS INDIGO

LISA STANLEY AS THE SENATOR

ALEJANDRO DIAZ AS ROMONE

Additional voices:

ROBERTA JACKSON

CALLUM SANDERS

JAKE MEYER

NEVIN STOLTZ

ZOEY LEE

VINAY P. NARIANI

RAE WITTE

MEREDITH NUDO

The VOICE of OMINOUS THRILL is Donna Frank Moore.

Be advised this devious audio delight includes adult content and language, including graphic violence and sexual situations.

Support OMINOUS THRILL at Ko-Fi

All funds raised go toward the making of Ominous Thrill

Visit OMINOUS THRILL Website

Follow Jeff Schmidt on INSTAGRAM

Message Jeff at [email protected]

OMINOUS THRILL is a proud member of the Fable and Folly network of Fiction Audio podcasts. Support our sponsors and partners here https://fableandfolly.com/partners/

If you like what you’ve heard, please give us a 5-star rating and a positive review - it encourages others to listen.

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OMINOUS THRILL Presents: THREE TO HEAR

OMINOUS THRILL

04/28/24 • 5 min

The NEXT episode of OMINOUS THRILL drops on May 9th.

The OMINIOUS THILL Presents: THREE TO HEAR series is a semi-regular bonus episode featuring a quick shout-out about three other fiction podcast series I think you will enjoy.

CAMPFIRE RADIO THEATER

https://campfireradiotheater.podbean.com/

REGINA PRIME

https://open.spotify.com/show/7iFDe3afqKAaCdbJy7wrJI?si=8f8994aeaa3449a5

DERELICT

https://www.derelictpodcast.com/

Have a suggestion for a show I should hear and share? Drop me an email - [email protected]

Or on my socials - https://ominousthrill.com/

To learn more about how you can support the making of Ominous Thrill, please visit https://ominousthrill.com/

OMINOUS THRILL is a proud member of the Fable and Folly network of Fiction Audio podcasts.

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THE CHANT - Part 2 of 3

OMINOUS THRILL

04/24/25 • 28 min

Aria becomes obsessed with the mysterious tape recordings, convinced they hold the answer to Ryan's disappearance.

PART 2 OF 3

Created, Written, Directed, and Sound Designed by JEFF SCHMIDT

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FEATURING:

ZOE OLIVIA AS ARIA

CHANTELLE TIBBS AS JESSICA "THE MOTHER"

GAVIN WHITE AS RYAN

JOHN HENRY RICHARDSON AS MIKE

JENNY CURTIS AS OFFICER DARBY

KRIS KAIYALA AS OFFICER WEBER

ROBERTA JACKSON AS DONNA

JOSH BEARD AS TED AND DOCTOR STAFFORD

FAYE HOLIDAY AS DENISE

CHANTERS

Tiffany Michelle Brown Mok

Josh Beard

Faye Holiday

Katie Patterson

Cierra Crandall

Adnan Kureishy

Alan Ocon

Ania Kwak

Ashen Gray

Callum Garner

Cristina Petrarca

Ed Su

Emily Morse-Lee

Ian Dionio

Ryan Gaiser

Satellah VA

Sergio Veloso

Wen Ding Po

Will Patterson

The voice of Ominous Thrill is DONNA FRANK MOORE.

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OMINOUS THRILL is a proud member of the Fable and Folly network of Fiction Audio podcasts. Please support our sponsors and partners here https://fableandfolly.com/partners/

If you like what you’ve heard, please give us a 5-star rating, a positive review, and tell a friend - it encourages others to listen.

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SECRET IN SILVER FALLS

OMINOUS THRILL

04/11/24 • 34 min

When mysterious blasts rock the small town of Silver Falls in 1984, two nuclear engineers, and their teen daughter must confront suspicious townsfolk and survive the horrific results of their secretive work.

This Cold War-era creature feature blends a bit of the horror classic "The Thing" with a sprinkle of "Annihilation," a dash of "Them," and a sprig of "Lovecraft Country." Stir well, and enjoy!

Created, Written, Directed & Sound Designed by JEFF SCHMIDT [email protected]

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Starring:

Tryphena Wade as Nicole

Exzinia Scott as Morgan

Oscar Jordan as Daniel

John D Michaels as Ned

Additional voices include:

Loganne Digma as Stacy

Maganda Marie as the Dispatcher

Crawford Roberts as Radio Announcer

Merideth Nudo as the pleading mother

Jeff Schmidt as the police officer

The VOICE of OMINOUS THRILL is Donna Frank Moore.

Be advised this devious audio delight includes adult content and language including graphic violence.

Support OMINOUS THRILL at Ko-Fi

All funds raised go toward the making of Ominous Thrill

Visit OMINOUS THRILL Website

Follow Jeff Schmidt on INSTAGRAM

Message Jeff at [email protected]

OMINOUS THRILL is a proud member of the Fable and Folly network of Fiction Audio podcasts. Support our sponsors and partners here https://fableandfolly.com/partners/

If you like what you’ve heard, please give us a 5-star rating and a positive review - it encourages others to listen.

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FAQ

How many episodes does OMINOUS THRILL have?

OMINOUS THRILL currently has 31 episodes available.

What topics does OMINOUS THRILL cover?

The podcast is about Fiction, Drama and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on OMINOUS THRILL?

The episode title 'FEED DROP: Elias The Caretaker' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on OMINOUS THRILL?

The average episode length on OMINOUS THRILL is 28 minutes.

How often are episodes of OMINOUS THRILL released?

Episodes of OMINOUS THRILL are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of OMINOUS THRILL?

The first episode of OMINOUS THRILL was released on Jan 22, 2024.

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Evo Terra

@evoterra

Mar 19

I binged the first season of this show on a train ride. And then I seriously considered staying on the train to listen to the episodes of the 2nd season because I didn't want it to end! Such an excellent anthology, with top-notch voice actors, very detailed sound design, and solid writing all combine to make this a must-listen for fans of horror!