Trigger Warnings: This episode discusses violence, infant harm, psychological abuse, gore, religious trauma themes, and home invasion.

This week on 13 Degrees of Screams, we’re diving into Mother!, Darren Aronofsky’s chaotic, symbolic, and deeply polarizing psychological horror. We break down Jennifer Lawrence’s exhausting, immersive performance as Mother, Javier Bardem’s unsettlingly distant Him, and how a simple domestic setup spirals into biblical mayhem. From Adam and Eve wrecking the house to Cain and Abel’s violent arrival, from religious zealots overrunning every room to that infamous baby scene, we explore how the film transforms a single home into a metaphor for creation, destruction, and the relentless demands placed on Mother Earth.

We also dig into the film’s intense production, the stage‑like rehearsals, the two interconnected house sets, Jennifer Lawrence’s on‑set injuries, and the wildly divided audience reaction that earned the movie an F CinemaScore and strained Lawrence and Aronofsky’s real‑life relationship. Finally, we rate Mother! on our Scary Scale from 1 to 13.

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This week on 13 Degrees of Screams, we take a wild detour into a film that isn’t technically horror… yet somehow feels terrifying in its own unique way! We’re diving into the cinematic anomaly known as The Room and its behind‑the‑scenes dramatization, The Disaster Artist.

In this special episode, we unravel the baffling production history, the inexplicable plot choices, and the enigma that is Tommy Wiseau, a man whose origins are as mysterious as his filmmaking decisions. From football tossing in tuxedos to rooftop monologues that defy all known acting techniques, we explore how this movie exists at all, and why its existence might be the scariest part.

And for the first time ever, we break tradition: no scary scale rating. Because honestly? This one doesn’t even hit a 1. If negative numbers were allowed, we’d be in uncharted territory.

Join us for confusion, fascination, and a whole lot of “Oh hi, horror fans.”

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TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses themes of kidnapping, captivity, child endangerment, and psychological trauma as depicted in Room. We also discuss child loss from the book of the same name and reference a real world case, including the imprisonment of Elisabeth Fritzl, which may be distressing for some listeners.

This week on 13 Degrees of Screams, we’re tackling Room, the 2015 psychological survival drama that turns an 11×11 shed into one of the most unsettling settings we’ve covered. We break down Brie Larson’s gripping performance as a mother held captive for seven years, Jacob Tremblay’s astonishing portrayal of a child seeing the world for the first time, and how the film shifts from claustrophobic thriller to emotional coming‑of‑age story the moment Jack escapes Room.

We also explore the real‑world cases that inspired Emma Donoghue’s novel, including the tragic imprisonment of Elisabeth Fritzl, and compare how the book and film handle trauma, imagination, and the fierce bond between mother and child. From Jack believing only he and Ma are “real” to the overwhelming chaos of the outside world, we dig into what makes this story so haunting, human, and unforgettable.

Finally, we rate Room on our Scary Scale from 1 to 13.

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This week on 13 Degrees of Screams, we’re diving into the mysteries of M. Night Shyamalan’s Signs. We’re joined by Will from The Red Treehouse Podcast, who brings his unique eye for symbolism to help us unpack one of Shyamalan’s most layered films.

Together, we explore the movie’s hidden themes and question if Signs might actually be Shyamalan’s best work.

And of course, we put Signs to the test on our scary scale of 1 to 13. Does it earn a spot near the top, or does the alien invasion fall short of full‑blown terror? Tune in to find out!

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This week on 13 Degrees of Screams, we revisit the iconic 1990 miniseries IT, the cosmic clown classic that terrified a generation and still manages to be equal parts spooky and silly. We dig into Pennywise’s extraterrestrial origins, the Deadlights, the not quite book accurate Ritual of Chüd, and the magic turtle that somehow exists in this universe. We also discuss our personal histories with the franchise, Tim Curry’s legendary performance, and why the Losers’ Club seems to forget everything the moment they leave Derry.

We break down the chaotic adult acting choices, Bev doing most of the heavy lifting, the balloon‑popping library scene, the Coraline‑coded old lady, and the restaurant reunion that probably traumatized every bystander. Plus, we debate which Pennywise is scarier, whether the story holds up, and if being eaten by IT is actually better than falling face‑first into a sewer.

Finally, we rate IT (1990) on our Scary Scale from 1 to 13.

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This week on 13 Degrees of Screams, we dive into the horrifying “romantic comedy” (yeah, right) Never Been Kissed. Don’t let it fool you, this movie proves returning to high school is far more terrifying than any masked slasher!

But that’s not all. We also explore the absurd, but totally plausible concept of drowning in a sea of pillows and debate whether a pie‑eating devil lurks within Josie Grossie. Did she accidentally summon a demon? How else would you explain it??

So sit down and grab a bowl of coleslaw byproduct as we rate this rom-com on our scary scale of 1 to 13!

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This week on 13 Degrees of Screams, we dive into the listener recommended horror comedy Feast (2005). Trapped in a remote bar with a pack of flesh eating monsters outside, we break down the film’s trope subverting chaos, buckets of blood, and unforgettable gross out moments and yes, including the maggots. We talk about whether this divisive cult film holds up, how its Project Greenlight origins shaped it, and whether its shock‑heavy choices go too far or make it more fun.

Plus, we dig into the rapid‑fire character intros, the wild monster design, and the movie’s gritty western meets Tremors aesthetic. We also debate if the sequels are worth checking out and whether this is a movie we’d ever rewatch voluntarily.

Finally, we rate Feast on our Scary Scale from 1 to 13!

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In this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we delve into the Argentinian horror movie 1978, a film that blends real historical trauma with supernatural terror. We unpack the grim reality of Argentina’s dictatorship era and how the film weaves in the disappearances, fear, and political brutality of the time. We explore how that grounded bleakness makes the story hit even harder. Then comes the twist no one expects… a sharp plunge from political horror into full-on demons and possession!

As always, we wrap things up by rating 1978 on our terrifying scale of 1 to 13.

Trigger Warning

This episode discusses real historical events involving torture, murder, and the kidnapping of both adults and babies during Argentina’s dictatorship. Listener discretion is advised.

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