
The THING about Films
Are you the one your friends turn to for horror recommendations? Do you have a running list of the best practical effects? Then you're one of us. The THING about Films is your weekly sanctuary for all things horror. We review the new, revere the classics, and unearth the hidden gems of the genre. From the goriest body horror to the quietest ghost story, no subgenre is off-limits. This is more than a podcast; it's a community for those who truly love to be scared.
Podcasting since 2025 • 8 episodes
The THING about Films
Latest Episodes
Full Moon Madness: The Legacy of An American Werewolf in London
What happens when horror and comedy collide on the foggy English moors? In 1981, John Landis gave us the answer with An American Werewolf in London—a film that’s as bloody as it is hilarious, and as tragic as it is unforgettable.
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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30:18

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)
Barbecue, road trips, and… cannibalism? This week, we’re diving straight into the sweaty, sun-baked nightmare that changed horror forever: Tobe Hooper’s The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.We’re talking:🔪 The chaos of fil...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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46:54

The Silence of the Lambs: Hannibal, Clarice & Horror’s Greatest Villain
Grab your fava beans and a nice Chianti, because this week we’re digging into Jonathan Demme’s Oscar-sweeping nightmare masterpiece, The Silence of the Lambs.In this episode, we explore how a horror film not only broke into Hollywood’s m...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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33:46

Final Destination: Bloodlines – Death’s Most Twisted Upgrade Yet
After a 14-year hiatus, the Final Destination franchise roared back to life with Bloodlines—and we’re diving headfirst into why it’s more than just another round of creative death scenes. From box office dominance to bold mythol...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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31:04

Rewriting the Rules of Horror: Scream (1996) & Its Requel (2022)
Welcome film fans! In this episode, your hosts Ambrose and Kelly pull back the curtain on the horror franchise that changed the rules:Scream. We're taking a deep dive into the groundbreaking 1996 original and its meta-savvy 2022 successo...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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42:30
