This week on 13 Degrees of Screams, we’re diving into Drop, a thriller that’s way more suspenseful than it should be, even as the characters’ motivations get… let’s say mysteriously unclear. Still, if you don’t think too hard about it, the ride is undeniably fun. We break down the tension, the deadly plot to take out a date, and the charm of a movie that thrives on fun over logic.  Then, as always, we put Drop through our scary scale, rating it from 1 to 13. Our ratings may surprise you! Follow 13 Degrees of Screams for more content:https://www.instagram.com/13degreesofscreams/ https://x.com/13ScreamsPod https://bsky.app/profile/13degreesofscreams.bsky.social https://www.tiktok.com/@13degreesofscreams

In this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we're discussing Carrie (1976), Brian De Palma’s supernatural horror classic based on Stephen King’s debut novel, in which a relentlessly bullied high school girl discovers her telekinetic powers and unleashes devastating revenge after a cruel prom-night prank. We discuss our first impressions of the film, how it compares to the other Carrie adaptations, the beautifully unsettling prom sequence, and whether Tommy and Sue’s well-intentioned plan was doomed from the start. We also break down Margaret White’s twisted religious beliefs, how years of abuse shaped Carrie’s tragic story, and the connection between her delayed puberty and the awakening of her powers. Along the way, we discuss differences between the novel and film, including Carrie’s childhood telekinetic abilities, and the behind the scenes story of how P. J. Soles’ trademark hat accidentally expanded Norma’s role in the movie. Join us as we revisit one of horror’s most influential classics and see where Carrie lands on our scary scale. Follow along to hear where Carrie lands on our scary scale of 1 to 13. Follow 13 Degrees of Screams for more content: https://www.instagram.com/13degreesofscreams/ https://x.com/13ScreamsPod https://bsky.app/profile/13degreesofscreams.bsky.social https://www.tiktok.com/@13degreesofscreams “Carrie” by Keaton Whittaker Ricky Vaydr YouTube Channel

In this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we tear into House of 1000 Corpses and explore how Rob Zombie’s debut film builds its twisted world of killers. We dig into the Firefly family and why they remain one of horror’s most unhinged clans... and maybe the most silly? Then we take a detour into true crime, unpacking the story of the Bloody Benders, the infamous 19th‑century serial killer family whose crimes haunt American folklore. And then we ask: is House of 1000 Corpses all style over substance, or are there actual themes you can pull from it? Of course, we end the episode by rating it on our scary scale of 1-13!  Follow 13 Degrees of Screams for more content: https://www.instagram.com/13degreesofscreams/ https://x.com/13ScreamsPod https://bsky.app/profile/13degreesofscreams.bsky.social https://www.tiktok.com/@13degreesofscreams

In this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we ask the question no one was asking: Is Space Jam (1996) secretly a horror movie? Sure, it's a family basketball comedy... but it's also about alien abduction, stolen talent, and the threat of spending eternity performing at an intergalactic theme park. Totally kid friendly. Then we break down the film's creepiest moments, from the Monstars stealing the NBA players' abilities and transforming into giant monsters to the surprisingly unsettling body horror, cartoon injuries, and Michael Jordan betting his own freedom on a basketball game. Because apparently that was a reasonable decision. Finally, we put Space Jam through our scary scale, rating it from 1 to 13 to find out if this childhood classic is actually more terrifying than anyone remembers. Gushers Short Horror Film https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uO_d-4TJPo Follow 13 Degrees of Screams for more content: https://www.instagram.com/13degreesofscreams/ https://x.com/13ScreamsPod https://bsky.app/profile/13degreesofscreams.bsky.social https://www.tiktok.com/@13degreesofscreams

On this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we dig into Resident Evil (2002) and talk about how this early‑2000s action‑horror film stacks up against the iconic video game series that inspired it. From lore deviations to completely made up characters for the movie, we delve into what works and what gets lost in translation. Then we dive into the film’s numerous villains: the swarming zombies, the Licker, and of course the Red Queen, who steals the show with one of horror’s most chilling lines. We explore how each villain shapes the movie’s tone and whether the film’s over-the-top style ends up overshadowing the scares. Finally, we put Resident Evil through our scary scale, rating it from 1 to 13! Follow 13 Degrees of Screams for more content: https://www.instagram.com/13degreesofscreams/ https://x.com/13ScreamsPod https://bsky.app/profile/13degreesofscreams.bsky.social https://www.tiktok.com/@13degreesofscreams

In this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we're discussing Dangerous Animals (2025), Sean Byrne’s survival horror film set in the Australian shark tourism world, where a rebellious surfer is kidnapped by a serial killer who plans to feed her to sharks. We discuss whether the film’s unique concept sticks the landing, Zephyr and Moses’ unexpected romance, the frustratingly high number of failed escape attempts, and why the movie sometimes feels like it’s circling its own bait instead of delivering the payoff. We also break down Tucker’s shark-obsessed “apex predator” mindset, the surprising lack of shark attacks given the premise, and some wild behind-the-scenes stories, including real open-ocean filming off Australia’s Gold Coast and a genuine bull shark incident during production. Join us as we explore one of 2025’s more unusual survival horror films and see where Dangerous Animals lands on our scary scale. Follow along to hear where Dangerous Animals lands on our scary scale of 1 to 13. Follow 13 Degrees of Screams for more content: https://www.instagram.com/13degreesofscreams/ https://x.com/13ScreamsPod https://bsky.app/profile/13degreesofscreams.bsky.social https://www.tiktok.com/@13degreesofscreams

On this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we dive into the surprisingly sharp plot behind this early‑2000s thriller and unpack why its simplicity is exactly what makes it so effective. We break down the escalating plot points that turn a prank gone wrong into a relentless nightmare, and we talk about how the film creates a pressure cooker of dread. Then there’s Rusty Nail… the faceless, omniscient villain who somehow knows literally everything, everywhere, all the time. We explore why he’s one of the most terrifying antagonists, his iconic voice, and how the unseen threat is often the scariest one of all. Finally, we wrap things up by putting Joy Ride through our scary scale, rating it from 1 to 13 and debating just how high a simple thriller can climb when it’s firing on all cylinders. Follow 13 Degrees of Screams for more content: https://www.instagram.com/13degreesofscreams/ https://x.com/13ScreamsPod https://bsky.app/profile/13degreesofscreams.bsky.social https://www.tiktok.com/@13degreesofscreams

In this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we're discussing Good Boy (2025), Ben Leonberg's supernatural horror film told entirely from the perspective of his real life dog, Indy. We discuss whether the unique concept lived up to the hype, our interpretation of Todd's mysterious illness, the unsettling nature of the cursed family home, and the film's themes of grief, loyalty, and loss. We also explore the fascinating story behind the production, including how Leonberg spent three years capturing Indy's genuine reactions and why the dog's perspective makes the film's emotional moments hit so hard. Join us as we break down one of 2025's most original horror films. Follow along to hear where Good Boy  lands on our scary scale of 1 to 13! Follow 13 Degrees of Screams for more content:https://www.instagram.com/13degreesofscreams/ https://twitter.com/13ScreamsPod https://www.tiktok.com/@13degreesofscreams

On this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we sink into the dreamy, oftentimes nightmarish world of I Saw the TV Glow, a film that blurs identity, nostalgia, and the aching desire to escape a life that no longer fits. We discuss how the movie is an achievement in portraying the trans experience, capturing the suffocating pressure of living a life that’s not yours and the terror of being unseen in your own skin… quite literally. We unpack other themes of escapism and running out of time, and explore why they hit so hard. We even debate whether burying ourselves alive would be a valid way out of reality. It gets a little weird. And of course, we wrap it all up by rating the film on our scary scale from 1 to 13. Tune in before Mr. Melancholy feeds you the Luna Juice!   Follow 13 Degrees of Screams for more content: https://www.instagram.com/13degreesofscreams/ https://twitter.com/13ScreamsPod https://www.tiktok.com/@13degreesofscreams    ARTICLES Nostalgia horror I Saw the TV Glow speaks to 90s trans teens like me Veronica  Esposito I SAW THE TV GLOW connects us all through our own dissonances Tori Potenza   MUSIC stockmusiclinks.com (License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

On this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we bite into Fresh (2022), the sleek, seductive horror comedy that turns a promising meet cute into a nightmare of captivity, cannibal cuisine, and the most shocking thirty minute late opening credits you’ll ever see. We explore how the film blends rom com charm with body horror, dark humor, and a villain whose “perfect guy” persona is somehow more disturbing than his meat‑market side hustle. We dig into the twisted relationship dynamics, the unsettling mystery of Steve’s wife, the horrifying realization that Noa unknowingly ate part of Mollie, and the film’s sharp commentary on online dating as a place where people consume and discard each other. Plus, we talk about why the real love story might be the friendship between Noa and Mollie the only relationship that survives the menu. Stick around to hear where Fresh lands on our scary scale of 1 to 13. Follow 13 Degrees of Screams for more content:https://www.instagram.com/13degreesofscreams/ https://twitter.com/13ScreamsPod https://www.tiktok.com/@13degreesofscreams