Bloody Good Horror

Bloody Good Horror

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One of the original horror podcasts. Serving up hot takes and deep, informed analysis for 20 years. New episodes every week.

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OCT 2, 2026
Scream Turns 30: How It Conquered Pop Culture by Breaking the rules
Scream turns 30, and Bloody Good Horror takes a deep dive into the movie that reshaped not only the horror genre, but wider pop culture. We look at the lightning in a bottle created by the joining of fright master Wes Craven with the voice of 90s youth, Kevin Williamson, how it brilliantly skewers the "rules" of the horror film while flipping them on their head, and how the cinematography, production design and score take the whole endeavor way over the top. Plus, a look at the 90s cultural context that Scream stepped into, why it was the Obsession of its day, and how the sequels have largely failed to capture the magic that made the original so special. After the break, we've got a packed round of horror news, including our conversation with the newly announced SAW director, Zach Cregger launching strays at Shudder, Resident Evil RT reviews going crazy and more. 👻Support Bloody Good Horror, gain live stream access, join our Slack and get the entire back catalog by visiting us at: https://www.patreon.com/bloodygoodhorror BGH on social media (Now on Substack!) 🩸https://x.com/bghorror 🩸https://www.instagram.com/bloodygoodhorror/ 🩸https://substack.com/@bloodygoodhorror 🩸https://www.facebook.com/bloodygoodhorror 🩸https://www.tiktok.com/@bgoodhorror 🩸https://www.threads.com/@bloodygoodhorror 00:25 Intro 05:44 Word of the Day 07:06 Review 1:08:01 Break 1:11:06 Horror News 1:20:02 Fan Mail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
90 MIN
SEP 28, 2026
Mike P. Nelson on Beware Boiúna, Filming in the Amazon, and Finding His Voice as a Filmmaker | Interview
Director Mike P. Nelson joins us to talk about Beware Boiúna, his new theatrical horror film set deep in the Amazon rainforest. Mike discusses the real-world environmental conflict that inspired the film, the folklore behind Boiúna, and the decision to create a fictional indigenous tribe. He also talks about balancing mythology, science, and mystery, and why leaving certain questions unanswered can make a monster more frightening. We go behind the scenes of one of the film's biggest creative choices: actually shooting in the Amazon. Mike talks about the heat, bugs, flash floods, disappearing sets, and unpredictable environment that became an unexpected part of the filmmaking process. He also explains how putting the actors directly into that environment shaped their performances. Finally, Mike reflects on his evolution as a filmmaker and the personal themes that continue to find their way into his movies. He talks about letting go of the idea that he needed to have a carefully defined filmography, bringing his own voice to unexpected projects, and finding the freedom to simply follow the work. Since this interview was recorded, Mike has been announced as the director of the next SAW film. Beware Boiúna opens in theaters October 2nd, 2026. BGH on social media (Now on Substack!) 🩸https://x.com/bghorror 🩸https://www.instagram.com/bloodygoodhorror/ 🩸https://substack.com/@bloodygoodhorror 🩸https://www.facebook.com/bloodygoodhorror 🩸https://www.tiktok.com/@bgoodhorror 🩸https://www.threads.com/@bloodygoodhorror 00:00 — Mike P. Nelson on the Making of Beware Boiúna 02:31 — Blending Documentary Photography With Fiction 04:30 — The Folklore Behind Boiúna 07:48 — Balancing Mythology, Science, and Mystery 10:26 — The Characters Who Enter the Amazon 11:05 — Why Shoot a Horror Movie in the Amazon? 11:36 — The Reality of Filming in the Jungle 15:52 — Putting the Actors Into the Environment 16:18 — Finding Performances in the Amazon 19:16 — Looking Back on a Career in Horror 19:58 — Finding His Voice as a Filmmaker 22:08 — Making Films That Feel Personal 23:29 — The Personal Side of Beware Boiúna 24:45 — Mike P. Nelson on What Comes Next Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
27 MIN
SEP 24, 2026
TERRORVISION Turns 40: Ted Nicolaou on making the cult classic, Subspecies series and more
TerrorVision is turning 40, and we’re celebrating with director Ted Nicolaou, the filmmaker behind one of the strangest and most memorable cult horror movies of the 1980s. In this wide-ranging interview, Nicolaou looks back at the making of TerrorVision, from the film’s bizarre concept and creature effects to its distinctive 1980s personality and the experience of making a movie that has developed such a lasting cult following. Nicolaou also talks about his work on the Subspecies franchise, including the making of the original film and his experiences shooting in a post-revolution Romania, as well as his long history with Full Moon and Charlie Band. He shares stories from his years working in the world of low-budget genre filmmaking and reflects on the unique approach that made Full Moon such an important part of 1980s and ’90s horror. Find more from Ted Nicolaou is on Substack. He's currently exploring his other cult hit, Subspecies, and the trials and tribulations of producing a low budget movie in a post-revolution country. Check it out here: https://substack.com/@tednicolaou/note/c-336930487 A full, uncut video version of this interview is EXCLUSIVE to Bloody Good Horror patrons. 👻Support Bloody Good Horror, gain live stream access, join our Slack and get the entire back catalog by visiting us at: https://www.patreon.com/bloodygoodhorror BGH on social media (Now on Substack!) 🩸https://x.com/bghorror 🩸https://www.instagram.com/bloodygoodhorror/ 🩸https://substack.com/@bloodygoodhorror 🩸https://www.facebook.com/bloodygoodhorror 🩸https://www.tiktok.com/@bgoodhorror 🩸https://www.threads.com/@bloodygoodhorror 00:00 Intro 01:04 Making Movies With Charlie Band 04:29 Making TERRORVISION 16:39 Making SUBSPECIES 23:27 The Madness of Shooting SUBSPECIES in Romania 30:48 PUPPET MASTER VS. DEMONIC TOYS / Corey Feldman Madness 34:52 The Full Moon Era 39:01 Looking Back on a Life in Filmmaking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
42 MIN