Horror/Stories is back for a super special Halloween episode! And we are talking about the FILM OF THE YEAR -- Obsession. Join siblings Sarah & Matty and some fearless guests for some improv, movie trivia, film analysis, and spirited shenanigans. Note: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS!

Special Guests:

Bryan Farrell -- https://www.bryanfarrellauthor.com/

Dana Sweeney -- https://www.danasweeney.com/

Episode Chapters:

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:07:13) Obsession movie recap

(00:12:42) Describe the movie to someone who hasnt seen it

(00:17:52) The storytellers lens

(00:24:14) Why this movie has been such a sensation

(00:29:33) How scary was this movie

(00:37:47) Witch ethics

(00:41:03) Mapquest edition trivia

(0043:53) Sell me a one wish willow improv break

(00:50:31) Pick a cursed object

(00:55:57) The gift

(00:58:04) The friend group

(01:01:36) The third one wish willow

(01:09:28) The moment when Bear becomes unforgivable

(01:16:15) Obsessed with the cat

(01:19:15) Family edition trivia

(01:22:22) Give me your best impression improv break

(01:25:34) Categorizing this horror movie

(01:32:17) Horror movies that hurt to watch

(01:37:41) Wrap up

A conversation with Jamie Jackson, Donna Taylor, and Sarah's bestie Sam about Chris McKay's 2023 masterpiece, Renfield. We discuss vampires, our favorite moments from the film, and debate whether Renfield can be classified as 'folk horror.'

Guests Anastasia (formerly of Bibliophilia and the Philosophers' Degrees podcast), Bryan Farrell, and Nenia Campbell join the podcast to discuss the iconic 1999 found footage film, The Blair Witch Project.

Theme Song by Matty B. Follow Horror/Stories on Instagram @horrorslashstories_pod

EPISODE GUESTS:

Anastasia (@ascorpiocrone)

Listen to Bibliophilia and the Philosophers' Degrees

Bryan Farrell (@paranormal_punk)

Bryan's website

How to Contact the Living

MAW (IndieReads Exclusive)

*For MAW'S initial release (from Oct 10th 2025 until Dec 31st 2025) as part of a special charity collaboration with Indie Reads, 100% of sales will be donated to RED CROSS UKRAINE and UNICEF'S GAZA CRISIS EMERGENCY APPEAL.

Nenia Campbell (@alwaysbeebooked)

Little Deaths

Nenia's Author Page

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