a spoiler-filled movie-review podcast hosted by an unqualified freak,
with a focus on horror and thriller movies. every week a new double feature of films that share a common theme.
This week Alyssa explores the darker side of classic slumber party games with Would You Rather (2012) and Truth or Dare (2018). Check out the website for more! freaksandshrieks.com (http://freaksandshrieks.com) Follow the Instagram @freaksnshrieks cover art by: Ren Longonintro by: Bryce Baggett
27 Oct 2023
Episode 16: Witch Week
Double, double, toil, and trouble......This week on the podcast Alyssa watched two films about modern-day witchcraft, The House of the Devil (2009) and The Wretched (2019). Have a safe and fun Hallo-weekend! Check out the website, blog, and subscribe to the freakshow! freaksandshriekspod.com (http://freaksandshriekspod.com)Follow me on Instagram @freaksnshrieks !cover art by: Ren Longonintro by: Bryce Baggett
21 Oct 2023
Episode 15: Screamathon
This week Alyssa reviews every movie in the Scream franchise. freaksandshriekspod.com (http://freaksandshriekspod.com)cover art by: Ren Longoninto by: Bryce Baggett
13 Oct 2023
Episode 14: The Friday the 13th Special: A Deep Dive Into Jennifer's Body
Happy Friday the 13th, freaks! In honor of pre-Halloween, I wanted to do something a little different. This week I took a deep dive into the 2009 cult classic and personal favorite of mine, Jennifer's Body.I am starting a blog this week to accompany every episode, so check out the website for that! While you're there, subscribe to the Freakshow to stay up to date on all new content! freaksandshriekspod.com (http://freaksandshriekspod.com)I have also started a Letterboxd, so check that out if you're interested in my non-horror movie opinions! letterboxd.com/freakanova (http://letterboxd.com/freakanova)and again, don't forget to follow on Instagram! @freaksnshrieks (https://www.instagram.com/freaksnshrieks/)thanks for listening!cover art: Ren Longonintro: Bryce Baggett
6 Oct 2023
Episode 13: Dogs and Cats Living Together with Special Guest Lexie Tackett
Welcome back, freaks! This week on the pod Alyssa welcomes long-time friend Lexie Tackett to discuss the 1984 classic, Ghostbusters. Settle in for a less spooky episode that still has plenty of ghouls and ghosts as we take a deep dive into this beloved film. Follow the pod on Instagram @freaksnshriekscover art by; Ren Longonintro by: Bryce Baggett
29 Sept 2023
Episode 12: Evil Stepmothers
There isn't much spookier than the stereotypical stepmom... This week Alyssa watched two horror movies with a villain stepmother, The Uninvited (2009) and The Lodge (2019). Please rate, review, and subscribe.
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covert art by: Ren Longon
intro by: Bryce Baggett
22 Sept 2023
Episode 11: Freaky Footage
Happy Friday, freaks! This week Alyssa explored the found-footage sub-genre by revisiting two old favorites, Creep (2014) and Cloverfield (2008). Follow the pod on Instagram for extra content @freaksnshrieks ! cover art by: Ren Longonintro by: Bryce Baggett
15 Sept 2023
Episode 10: Seventh Circle with Special Guest Bryce Baggett
This week on the pod Alyssa welcomes special guest Bryce Baggett, musician and engineer behind the intro! We each picked a movie from our DVD collections that we'd never seen; Bryce watched Seventh Moon (2008) and I watched The Ring (2002). Listen now to hear what we thought!
Bryce is a member of the bands The Midnight Shepherds and Goodwin Rainer, be sure to check them out!
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cover art by: Ren Longon
intro by: Bryce Baggett
8 Sept 2023
Episode 9: It's Giving Camp
There's no better way to say goodbye to this cruel summer than by gathering around the camp fire and sharing some spooky stories. This week Alyssa Canova covers The Final Girls (2025) and Friday the 13th (1980). Hope you packed your bug spray.Follow me on Instagram: @freaksnshrieksShoot me an email: freak@freaksandshriekspod.comart by: Ren Longon music by: Bryce Baggett
1 Sept 2023
Episode 8: Bears and Bears and Bears; oh my!
What's up freaks welcome back to the spoiler-filled horror movie podcast hosted by unqualified horror freak, Alyssa Canova. This week Alyssa watched the best and worst of 2023, Cocaine Bear and Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey. One was bitter and one was sweet, but not the ones you'd expect. Follow me on Instagram! @freaksnshrieksor Shoot me an Email! freak@freaksandshriekspod.comcover art by Ren Longonmusical intro by Bryce Baggett
14 Apr 2023
Episode 7: Getting Axed
This week on Freaks and Shrieks, Alyssa Canova shares their experience watching two films which feature mysterious axe-wielding murderesses. So I Married An Axe Murderer (1993) and Lizzie (2018). Follow the pod on Instagram and Twitter @freaksnshrieks.Intro music courtesy of Bryce Baggett, @howutoday on Instagram.
18 Feb 2023
Episode 6: Stephen Barrymore
This week Alyssa Canova watched two Stephen King movies starring a young Drew Barrymore, Firestarter (1984) and Cat's Eye (1985).
Follow on Instagram and Twitter @freaksnshrieks and tune in every week for a new episode!
11 Feb 2023
Episode 5: My Freaky Valentine
This week, in honor of Valentine's Day weekend, Alyssa Canova shares their experience watching The Love Witch (2016) and Bride of Chucky (1998). For updates and other fun content, follow @freaksnshrieks on Twitter and Instagram.
3 Feb 2023
Episode 4: Class of '99
This week I explored the antics that the class of 1999 got into. A number of iconic movies came out that year, but this week I focused on two teen-thrillers that feature evil women and the lengths they go to in maintaining their status. From prom to graduation to college applications, senior year can be deadly. I experienced the highs and lows of teenage angst in Teaching Mrs. Tingle (1999) and Jawbreaker (1999).
New episodes every Friday.
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28 Jan 2023
Episode 3: We Are Eating!
This week on the podcast Alyssa is serving up two movies that put the gore in gourmet. I hope you're hungry! This week I watched Compulsion (2013) and The Menu (2022). Follow on Instagram and Twitter @freaksnshrieks. Tune in every Friday for a new episode!
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20 Jan 2023
Episode 2: Birds?!
This week, I explored one of the world's most terrifying natural predators. While beautiful, mysterious, and symbolic; birds can also be ominous or even deadly. In this episode I'll review The Birds (1963) and The Crow (1994).
Follow me on Twitter and Instagram @freaksnshrieks or send me an email at freak@freaksandshriekspod.com (mailto:freak@freaksandshriekspod.com). Check back every Friday for a new episode!
13 Jan 2023
Episode 1: Family Roadtrip
On the premiere episode, two different families find themselves stranded in an RV in the desert and must band together to protect themselves from the evil lurking there. Alyssa Canova will be discussing The Hills Have Eyes (2006) and The Toybox (2018).
Cover art by Ren, @chantillycakke on Instagram.
Follow me on Twitter and Instagram @freaksnshrieks or shoot me an email at freak@freaksandshriekspod.com (mailto:freak@freaksandshriekspod.com). New episodes every Friday!
4 Jan 2023
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