The conversation kicks off with a tongue-in-cheek take on the need for a collective Scream before diving into favorite horror couples, from the unlikely but beloved Dewey and Gale (Scream) to the timeless Gomez and Morticia (The Addams Family). Along the way, the hosts share personal stories about their relationships with horror films and the emotional reactions, both heartfelt and horrifying, they inspire.
Things get deeper as the group discusses the excitement surrounding Scream 7 and teases plans for a future live event themed around killer couples. Adam also opens up about his own journey into horror, explaining how he came to find the genre less frightening and more fun than he ever expected. The episode wraps with reflections on why horror matters, the thrill of jump scares, and the special bond shared by fans of the genre.
And in the spirit of love, Samantha’s boyfriend was supposed to join the episode… wait until you hear where he actually was when they hit record 🖤🎃
🎭 Watch more Horror Nerd Comedy with Live Shows This Month:
The Killer Couples Edition Feb 11 at the Ontario Improv
Franchise Battle February Feb 20 at the Hollywood Improv
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Hosted by Samantha Hale and Bonnie Marie Williams
Based on Horror Nerd Comedy created by Samantha Hale
Marketing by Joe White
Editor: Sarah Manners
Post-Production: Sarah Manners and Bonnie Marie Williams
Creative Producer: Adam Molloy
Producers: Samantha Hale and Joe White
Executive Producer: Bonnie Marie Williams
Horror Nerds Podcast music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
Podcast Intro by Joe White
Magic Oil Box Commercial Voiceover by Adam Molloy as Ghostface
Beamly.com Commercial Voiceover and The Purge Parody Outro Voiceover by Bonnie Marie Williams
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