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The Scary Movie Project

The Scary Movie Project

The Scary Movie Project 135 Episodes May 22, 2026

The Scary Movie Project is a horror podcast hosted by filmmaker Matt Lolich. Each episode goes deep on scary movies, the directors and authors who make them, and the haunted places, real-world locations, and horror history that inspire them — from The Exorcist and The Amityville Horror to Hereditary, Rob Zombie, witches in folklore, and indie releases like Bruce Wemple's Capture. It's a show for horror-loving filmmakers and fans who want more than just a review — and want their horror movie fix. New episodes every other Friday.

Episodes

Episode 118: Halfway to Halloween - All Things Spooky with ScareNetwork.TV May 22, 2026 01:03:07 In this Halfway to Halloween episode, Matt sits down with Billy Lewis, founder of ScareNetwork.TV, to talk cryptids, ghost stories, and the indie streaming platform he's built to give paranormal, horror, true crime, and monster content a real home. They get into the Florida footage that ended up in the Smithsonian, the hunt for Chessie on the Chesapeake Bay, and why every town has a story worth te
Episode 117: Capture - Director Bruce Wemple's Cursed Camcorder Horror May 8, 2026 56:42 In this episode, Matt sits down with director Bruce Wemple to break down his new haunted-house horror CAPTURE (2026), out now on VOD from Uncork'd Entertainment. They dig into the on-set glitch that inspired the film, the year-long hunt for a 1995 Sony mini-DV camcorder, and the early-2000s J-horror DNA buried in every frame.FILM DISCUSSED:Capture (2026), directed by Bruce Wemple, starring Kaitlyn
Episode 116: Witches - From Salem To Witches In Horror Films Apr 17, 2026 57:43 In this episode, Matt and Tara explore the fascinating and complex history of witches—from the Salem Witch Trials of 1692 to modern Wicca and paganism, then dive into witches in horror films and television.HISTORY COVERED:Salem Witch Trials 1692, Giles Corey pressed to death, torture methods (swimming a witch, the rack, Iron Maiden), Malleus Maleficarum witch hunting guide, 80,000 executed in Euro
BONUS: Nano Influencers Panel - AwesomeCon 2026 Apr 3, 2026 50:05 Matt joins fellow creators at Awesome Con 2026 for a panel on building authentic communities as nano influencers. Topics include finding your niche, engaging followers, handling burnout, and why passion beats profit. With Blair Witch Experience creator Matt Blazi, author Neil Cohen, and more. Plus audience Q&A!Matt Blazi: https://www.instagram.com/monrozombi/Larissa Staszak: https://www.instag
Episode 115: Hereditary - Ari Aster's Cult Horror Masterpiece Mar 20, 2026 01:14:11 Matt and Sara Alepin break down Ari Aster's devastating 2018 debut HEREDITARY, starring Toni Collette in a career-defining performance. From practical effects to hidden symbolism, we explore why this cerebral family horror demands multiple viewings. All hail Paimon!Hereditary trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6wWKNij_1MFollow Sara Alepin - https://www.instagram.com/sarawithoutanh/The hist
Episode 114: Frozen - Adam Green's Terrifying Ski Lift Survival Horror Mar 6, 2026 44:19 Join Matt and guest Allison Broder from Who's There Podcast as we dive deep into Adam Green's nerve-wracking 2010 survival horror FROZEN - and no, this isn't about Anna and Elsa!Frozen trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIrnUbOmBBQSHOW OVERVIEW:Website: thescarymovieproject.comGet your horror movie fix with filmmaker and horror junkie Matt Lolich, as he reviews and deep dives into horror mo
Episode 113: Presence - Steven Soderbergh Breaks the Rules of Horror Feb 20, 2026 01:06:04 Along with Sara Alepin, we explore Steven Soderbergh's PRESENCE (2024), a haunted house film shot entirely from a ghost's POV with only 33 cuts. This intimate family thriller breaks every filmmaking rule to create something truly unsettling.Presence trailer - https://youtu.be/_GUli0vgb4Q?si=Nses5L30fjduGA8xSHOW OVERVIEW:Website: thescarymovieproject.comGet your horror movie fix with filmmaker and
Episode 112: The Amityville Horror - Author Daniel Cubias on America's Most Famous Haunted House Feb 6, 2026 49:59 As you know, we can't get enough of the Amityville Horror so Matt is joined by Dan Cubias, author of The Amityville Horror to discuss his take on the legend, the film, and the aura of the legend that won't go away.Buy Daniel's book, The Amityville Horror - https://diediebooks.com/products/the-amityville-horrorSHOW OVERVIEW:Website: thescarymovieproject.comGet your horror movie fix with filmmaker a
Episode 111: Horror Movie Sequels - Ranking the Best and Worst Jan 23, 2026 01:18:13 Love them or hate them, Matt, KB Loves Movies, and Horror Macaroni dive into some of their favorite horror sequels. Did one of yours make the list?50 Greatest Horror Movie Sequels of All-Time - https://screenagewasteland.com/the-50-greatest-horror-sequels-of-all-time-50-41/SHOW OVERVIEW:Website: thescarymovieproject.comGet your horror movie fix with filmmaker and horror junkie Matt Lolich, as he r
Episode 110: Rob Zombie's Firefly Trilogy - House of 1000 Corpses to 3 From Hell Jan 9, 2026 59:24 Matt welcomes Chris Higgins from The Bearded Film Guy and Beyond The Blood podcast to get into Rob Zombie's quotable and always violent Firefly clan trilogy.SHOW OVERVIEW:Website: thescarymovieproject.comGet your horror movie fix with filmmaker and horror junkie Matt Lolich, as he reviews and deep dives into horror movies and other spooky topics!Now with spoilerier spoilers!https://youtube.com/liv
Episode 109: Blink Twice - Zoe Kravitz's Party Island Horror Satire Nov 28, 2025 01:07:07 Matt and Tara break down the twisted world of Zoe Kravitz’s directorial debut, Blink Twice (2024) — a stylish, disturbing, and darkly funny horror-thriller!Blink Twice trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMcmfonGWY4SHOW OVERVIEW:Website: thescarymovieproject.comGet your horror movie fix with filmmaker and horror junkie Matt Lolich, as he reviews and deep dives into horror movies and other sp
Episode 108: Hannibal - The Most Beautiful Horror TV Series Ever Made Nov 14, 2025 01:02:59 Join Matt and author J.W. Ocker for an in-depth discussion of NBC's criminally underrated masterpiece Hannibal (2013-2015)Hannibal TV series trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDTzn8y-5kMFollow J.W. Ocker - https://www.instagram.com/jwocker/SHOW OVERVIEW:Website: thescarymovieproject.comGet your horror movie fix with filmmaker and horror junkie Matt Lolich, as he reviews and deep dives into

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