The Hello, Sidney Podcast
A podcast by a horror lover for horror lovers. Sidney, otherwise known as horror_chronicles from TikTok, discusses all things horror. The show covers horror movies, books, and culture, with a focus on the horror community. Listeners can join the Discord, buy merch, and follow on social media.
Episodes
Episode 205: I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025)
In this first video episode of Summer Horror month, Sidney breaks down the most recent addition to the IKWYDLS franchise, I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025).
Episode 204: Friday the 13th Franchise Part 1 (1-3)
In this episode, Sidney kicks off Summer Horror month by breaking down the first three movies in the Friday the 13th franchise, Friday the 13th (1980), Friday the 13th Part II (1981), and Friday the 13th Part III: 3-D (1982).
Episode 203: The Green Inferno (2013)
In this video episode, Sidney wraps up The Map Says We're Fucked Month by discussing a brutal film, The Green Inferno (2013).
Episode 202: King Kong (1976)
In this episode, Sidney breaks down the devastating classic, King Kong (1976).
Episode 201: Red Eye (2005)
In this video episode, Sidney breaks down an underrated 2000's thriller directed by horror icon Wes Craven, Red Eye (2005).
Episode 200: Hostel Franchise (2005-2011)
In this episode, Sidney breaks down the Hostel franchise, including the film that created the term "torture porn," Hostel (2005), the superior film of the franchise, Hostel: Part II (2007), and the not so great Hostel: Part III (2011).
Episode 199: Wolf Creek (2005)
In this video episode, Sidney breaks down an Australian horror film about a deranged and sadistic serial killer, Wolf Creek (2005).
Episode 198: Turistas (2006)
In this episode, Sidney breaks down an often forgotten 2000s horror movie that might make you wary of traveling, Turistas (2006).
Episode 197: Afflicted (2013)
In this video episode, Sidney breaks down an incredibly hidden and underrated horror movie that has a shocking plot twist, Afflicted (2013).
Episode 196: The Ruins (2008)
In this episode, Sidney kicks off "The Map Says We're Fucked" month by breaking down a 2000score classic, The Ruins (2008).
Episode 195: Pan's Labyrinth (2006)
In this final episode of heartbreak horror month, Sidney breaks down Guillermo del Toro's devastating masterpiece, Pan's Labyrinth (2006).
Episode 194: The Life of Chuck (2024)
In this episode, Sidney breaks down a devastating masterpiece with a hopeful and impactful message, Mike Flanagan's The Life of Chuck (2024).
Episode 193: The Sixth Sense (1999)
In this video episode, Sidney breaks down the horror film with arguably the greatest plot twist of all time, The Sixth Sense (1999).
Episode 192: The Haunting of Bly Manor (2020) Part 3
In this episode, Sidney wraps up her discussion on Mike Flanagan's The Haunting of Bly Manor (2020) by breaking down episodes 7-9 where the heartbreak really hits.
Episode 191: I Saw the TV Glow (2024)
In this video episode, Sidney breaks down the visually beautiful but emotionally devastating film, I Saw the TV Glow (2024).
Episode 190: The Haunting of Bly Manor (2020) Part 2
In this episode, Sidney continues her discussion on Mike Flanagan's The Haunting of Bly Manor (2020) by breaking down episodes 4-6 where we really start to get answers.
Episode 189: The Lovely Bones (2009)
In this video episode, Sidney breaks down an absolutely devastating movie, The Lovely Bones (2009).
Episode 188: The Haunting of Bly Manor (2020) Part 1
In this episode, Sidney begins her discussion on Mike Flanagan's The Haunting of Bly Manor (2020) by breaking down the first three episodes.
Episode 187: Eden Lake (2008)
In this video episode, Sidney kicks off heart break horror month by breaking down one of the most infuriating and devastating movies she has ever seen, Eden Lake (2008).
Episode 186: Damien - Omen II (1978), Omen III: The Final Conflict (1981) and Omen IV: The Awakening (1991)
In this episode, Sidney wraps up religious horror month by breaking down the rest of the Omen franchise, Damien - Omen II (1978), Omen III: The Final Conflict (1981) and Omen IV: The Awakening (1991).
Episode 185: The Exorcist III (1990)
In this video episode, Sidney breaks down an incredible sequel to one of the most iconic horror movies of all time, The Exorcist III (1990).
Episode 184: The Omen (1976) and The First Omen (2024)
In this episode, Sidney breaks down one of the most classic religious horror films, The Omen (1976) and its prequel The First Omen (2024).
Episode 183: Devil (2010)
In this video episode, Sidney breaks down one of the movies that terrified her in her life, Devil (2010).
Episode 182: Frailty (2001)
In this episode, Sidney breaks down a movie with not one, but two unexpected twists, Frailty (2001).
Episode 181: The Cleansing Hour (2019)
In this video episode, Sidney breaks down a movie with a unique and modern twist on your classic possession story, The Cleansing Hour (2019).
Episode 180: The Dark and the Wicked (2020)
In this episode, Sidney breaks down what is arguably the most unsettling movie she has ever seen, The Dark and the Wicked (2020).
Episode 179: The Shrine (2010)
In this video episode, Sidney breaks down an underrated religious horror, The Shrine (2010), and does so very angrily due to her hatred for the main character.
Episode 178: Heretic (2024)
In this episode, Sidney begins religious horror month by breaking down one of her personal favorites, Heretic (2024).
Episode 177: The Skeleton Key (2005)
In this video episode, Sidney ends 2000s month by breaking down a cult classic, The Skeleton Key (2005).
Episode 176: Pulse (2001) vs. Pulse (2006)
In this episode, Sidney breaks down the original Japanese version of Pulse (2001) and compares it to its not so great American remake, Pulse (2006).
Episode 175: The Unborn (2009)
In this video episode, Sidney breaks down another 2000s core classic with an inimitable 2000s vibe, The Unborn (2009).
Episode 174: One Missed Call (2003) vs. One Missed Call (2008)
In this episode, Sidney breaks down the Japanese horror film One Missed Call (2003) and its American remake One Missed Call (2008), which has a rare 0% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Episode 173: Darkness Falls (2003)
In this video episode, Sidney breaks down her most requested film to cover, Darkness Falls (2003).
Episode 172: Ringu (1998) vs. The Ring (2002)
In this episode, Sidney breaks down the original Japanese film Ringu (1998) as well as its American remake that kicked off the demand for more Asian horror film remakes, The Ring (2002).
Episode 171: Mirrors (2008)
In this video episode, Sidney breaks down a 2000s core classic, Mirrors (2008).
Episode 170: Ju-On: The Grudge (2002), The Grudge (2004) and The Grudge 2 (2006)
In this episode, Sidney begins 2000s month by breaking down the Japanese film Ju-On: The Grudge (2002) and how it compares to its American remakes The Grudge (2004) and The Grudge 2 (2006).
Episode 169: It Follows (2014)
In this video episode, Sidney closes out Anti-Valentine's month by breaking down It Follows (2014).
Episode 168: Possession (1981)
In this episode, Sidney discusses a well loved horror film that she just downright hates, Possession (1981).
Episode 167: Eraserhead (1977)
In this video episode, Sidney discusses a film that she does not and probably will never like or understand, Eraserhead (1977).
Episode 166: Rosemary's Baby (1968)
In this episode, Sidney breaks down a classic film that she doesn't like, Rosemary's Baby (1968). All accusations discussed in this episode are alleged.
Episode 165: Lake Mungo (2008)
In this video episode, Sidney breaks down a mockumentary horror film that has always been divisive in the horror community, Lake Mungo (2008).
Episode 164: Midsommar (2019)
In this episode, Sidney breaks down Midsommar (2019), a movie she once hated but has a newfound appreciation for.
Episode 163: The Witch (2015)
In this video episode, Sidney breaks down Robert Eggers directorial debut, The Witch (2015).
Episode 162: Hereditary (2018)
In this episode, Sidney kicks off Anti-Valentine's month by breaking down a beloved movie that she does indeed not love, Hereditary (2018).
Episode 161: The Long Walk (2025)
In this video episode, Sidney breaks down her favorite horror film of last year, the heartbreaking Stephen King adaptation The Long Walk (2025).
Episode 160: Sinners (2025)
In this episode, Sidney breaks down the movie that now holds the record for the most Oscar nominations in history, Ryan Coogler's Sinners (2025).
Episode 159: Together (2025)
In this video episode, Sidney breaks down the body horror romance movie, Together (2025).
Episode 158: Hallow Road (2025)
In this episode, Sidney breaks down the psychological thriller Hallow Road (2025) and discusses some possible theories.
Episode 157: The Ugly Stepsister (2025)
In this video episode, Sidney breaks down one of the gnarliest horror films of 2025, and a dark retelling of Cinderella, The Ugly Stepsister (2025).
Episode 156: Weapons (2025)
In this episode, Sidney breaks down one of the smash hits of the year, Zach Cregger's Weapons (2025).
Episode 155: Good Boy (2025)
In this video episode, Sidney breaks down a devastating and unexpected hit of the year, Good Boy (2025).
Episode 154: Frankenstein (1931) vs. Frankenstein (2025)
In this episode, Sidney breaks down the classic Universal monster film Frankenstein (1931) and how it compares to Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein (2025).
Episode 153: Companion (2025)
In this video episode, Sidney kicks off the month of her 2025 favorites by discussing a modern day love story, Companion (2025).
Episode 152: The Lodge (2019)
In the final episode of 2025, Sidney ends the year with a bleak, cold, numbing film, The Lodge (2019).
Episode 151: It's a Wonderful Knife (2023)
In this video episode, Sidney breaks down the horror film that puts a slasher twist on a classic Christmas movie, It's a Wonderful Knife (2023).
Episode 150: Silent Night, Deadly Night Franchise Part 2 (4-6)
In this episode, Sidney wraps up her discussion on the Silent Night, Deadly Night franchise by breaking down Silent Night, Deadly Night 4: Initiation (1990), Silent Night, Deadly Night 5: The Toy Maker (1991), and the loose remake of the first film, Silent Night (2012).
Episode 149: Hosts (2020)
In this video episode, Sidney breaks down an unexpectedly brutal and bone-chilling Christmas horror, Hosts (2020).
Episode 148: Silent Night, Deadly Night Franchise Part 1 (1-3)
In this episode, Sidney begins her breakdown of one of the most outrageous (and maybe worst?) horror franchises by discussing the first three films, Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984), Silent Night, Deadly Night 2 (1988) and Silent Night, Deadly Night 3: Better Watch Out! (1989).
Episode 147: P2 (2007)
In this video episode, Sidney breaks down a Christmas horror film about a crazed stalker, P2 (2007).
Episode 146: Dead End (2003)
In this episode, Sidney breaks down an underrated 2000score holiday classic, Dead End (2003).
Episode 145: Violent Night (2022)
In this video episode, Sidney breaks down the Christmas action/thriller/horror (?)/comedy, Violent Night (2022).
Episode 144: Silent Night (2021)
In this episode, Sidney kicks off holiday month by discussing a personal favorite Christmas movie, Silent Night (2021).
Episode 143: Stay Alive (2006)
In this video episode, Sidney wraps up Friendsgiving month by discussing a 2000score favorite, Stay Alive (2006).
Episode 142: Final Destination Franchise Part 2 (4-6)
In this episode, Sidney completes her discussion of the Final Destination franchise by discussing the final 3 movies and what could be next for the franchise.
Episode 141: The Cabin in the Woods (2011)
In this video episode, Sidney discusses the brilliantly written horror comedy, The Cabin in the Woods (2011).
Episode 140: Final Destination Franchise Part 1 (1-3)
In this episode, Sidney begins her discussion on the Final Destination franchise, starting with the first 3 films.
Episode 139: Truth or Dare (2018)
In this video episode, Sidney breaks down a film where a group of friends have to survive a deadly curse, Truth or Dare (2018).
Episode 138: Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022)
In this episode, Sidney discusses the Gen-Z satire film with an unexpected plot twist, Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022).
Episode 137: Host (2020)
In this video episode, Sidney breaks down the terrifying screen life film about a virtual seance gone wrong, Host (2020).
Episode 136: The Descent (2005) and The Descent 2 (2009)
Sidney kicks off Friendsgiving month by discussing a modern day horror masterpiece, The Descent (2005) as well as its (unnecessary) sequel, The Descent 2 (2009).
Episode 135: Late Night With the Devil (2023)
In this video episode, Sidney wraps up Halloween month by breaking down the recent Halloween night hit, Late Night With the Devil (2023).
Episode 134: All Hallow's Eve (2013)
In this episode, Sidney breaks down the film that gave Art the Clown his first feature length debut, All Hallow's Eve (2013).
Episode 133: Night of the Demons (1988)
In this episode, Sidney breaks down an 80's Halloween cult classic, Night of the Demons (1988).
Episode 132: Donnie Darko (2001)
In this episode, Sidney breaks down a movie that delves into time travel, Donnie Darko (2001), and deep dives into all the hidden meaning.
Episode 131: May (2002)
In this video episode, Sidney breaks down an odd 2000s core movie, which is a modern day Frankenstein tale about a shy girl, May (2002).
Episode 130: Tales of Halloween (2015)
In this episode, Sidney breaks down all 10 tales in the Halloween anthology, Tales of Halloween (2015) and how they all intersect.
Episode 129: Cry Wolf (2005)
In this episode, Sidney breaks down a 2000s core movie with a shocking twist, Cry Wolf (2005).
Episode 128: Ghostwatch (1992)
In this episode, Sidney discusses a movie that shocked the UK when it premiered seemingly as a real broadcast, Ghostwatch (1992).
Episode 127: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (2019)
In this episode, Sidney breaks down a nostalgic film for those of us who grew up on the stories, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (2019).
Episode 126: Dark Harvest (2023)
In this episode, Sidney kicks off Halloween month by discussing a hidden Halloween gem, Dark Harvest (2023) and breaking down its themes.
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