OMINOUS THRILL
OMINOUS THRILL

OMINOUS THRILL

Jeff Schmidt

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A multi-award-winning anthology of gritty, gory sometimes horny character-driven dark fiction. Inspired by modern horror and thriller anthologies like Black Mirror and American Horror Story. Every thrilling Ominous Thrill tale is fully dramatized with exceptional voice talent and created in Dolby Atmos for stunning 3D Spatial Audio to immerse you in these devious stories fully. For the most intense experience, we recommend listening on headphones or earbuds.  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: ominousthrill@gmal.com 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/

Recent Episodes

THE CHANT - Part 1 of 3
APR 10, 2025
THE CHANT - Part 1 of 3
A family's grip on reality is turned inside out after discovering bizarre recordings in a new home that may be linked to brutal killings decades in the past. PART 1 OF 3 PART 2 Drops on April 24th PART 3 Drops on May 8th Created, Written, Directed, and Sound Designed by JEFF SCHMIDT ominousthrill@gmail.com Leave us a VOICE MAIL: 833 59THRIL (833-598-4745) 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. Support OMINOUS THRILL at Ko-Fi All funds raised go toward the making of Ominous Thrill Visit the OMINOUS THRILL Website Follow Jeff Schmidt on INSTAGRAM Message Jeff at OMINOUSTHRILL@GMAIL.COM 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. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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26 MIN
BECOMING LILITH  - Part 2 of 2
MAR 13, 2025
BECOMING LILITH - Part 2 of 2
Lily relishes her new form and abilities; Azmera tries to offer guidance, but trouble gets in the way, forcing Lily and Azmera to act on their true nature to a fatal conclusion. PART 2 OF 2 Created, Written, Directed, and Sound Designed by JEFF SCHMIDT ominousthrill@gmail.com ​Leave us a VOICE MAIL: 833 59THRIL (833-598-4745) FEATURING: JOLENE ANDERSEN AS AZMERA EVIE CECILE JOHNSON AS LILY JOSEPH GILBERT AS DALE SYDNEY AMANUEL AS LUCY ELIOT AS TRAVIS DANIEL SALAS AS CLYDE WILMA RIVIERA AS JACKIE FELIX GARCIA AS QUATRO BRANDON SOMERVILLE AS SEPP MONAYE MOYES AS RABBIT STEPHAN HAUSER AS LILY'S MALE ALTER DANNY FARBER AS AZMERA'S MALE ALTER Spend more time with Lilith - this story is a prequel to the Ominous Thrill episode "BEING TRUE" Both are stand-alone stories and can be enjoyed in any order you choose. 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 the OMINOUS THRILL Website Follow Jeff Schmidt on INSTAGRAM Message Jeff at OMINOUSTHRILL@GMAIL.COM 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. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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27 MIN
BECOMING LILITH  - Part 1 of 2
MAR 13, 2025
BECOMING LILITH - Part 1 of 2
Crushed by guilt and grief for horrors and loss she cannot remember, Lily meets Azmera, who gifts her escape and insatiable hunger that will force her to confront a brutal truth. PART 1 OF 2: Part 2 is on the feed now. [ CONTENT WARNING ] This episode is a paranormal, erotic urban fantasy featuring a gender morphing being that feeds on human malevolence. It contains adult content and language including scenes which are sexually explicit and may not be suitable for all listeners. If this is not for you, please skip this episode, we'll catch up on the next one. :) Created, Written, Directed, and Sound Designed by JEFF SCHMIDT ominousthrill@gmail.com ​Leave us a VOICE MAIL: 833 59THRIL (833-598-4745) FEATURING: JOLENE ANDERSEN AS AZMERA EVIE CECILE JOHNSON AS LILY JOSEPH GILBERT AS DALE SYDNEY AMANUEL AS LUCY ELIOT AS TRAVIS DANIEL SALAS AS CLYDE WILMA RIVIERA AS JACKIE FELIX GARCIA AS QUATRO BRANDON SOMERVILLE AS SEPP MONAYE MOYES AS RABBIT STEPHAN HAUSER AS LILY'S MALE ALTER DANNY FARBER AS AZMERA'S MALE ALTER Spend more time with Lilith - this story is a prequel to the Ominous Thrill episode "BEING TRUE" Both are stand-alone stories and can be enjoyed in any order you choose. 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 the OMINOUS THRILL Website Follow Jeff Schmidt on INSTAGRAM Message Jeff at OMINOUSTHRILL@GMAIL.COM 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. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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34 MIN
STRESS KILLS
FEB 13, 2025
STRESS KILLS
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 ominousthrill@gmail.com ​Leave us a VOICE MAIL: 833 59THRIL (833-598-4745) 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 OMINOUSTHRILL@GMAIL.COM 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. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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37 MIN