Join hosts Jim Palmer and Jimbo Alexander, aka The Jims, as they dive into the chilling world of horror movies. In each episode, they dissect and discuss the latest spine-tingling releases, cult classics, and hidden gems. With Jim’s keen analytical insights and Jimbo’s colorful commentary and extensive movie knowledge, you’ll get a blend of in-depth analysis and light-hearted banter. Whether you’re a die-hard horror fan or just looking for your next fright night pick, Fright Reels is your go-to podcast for all things weird and sinister.
This week on Fright Reels, The Jims step into the shadows of folk horror with a review of Severed Sun. We dig into its eerie atmosphere, religious dread, and slow-burn terror before counting down our list of must-watch folk horror films filled with cults, curses, old gods, and isolated villages where nothing good ever happens... or does it?
20 May 2026
Episode 28 - Match & Dolly
Episode 28 of Fright Reels Podcast explores two twisted tales of obsession and terror with Match and Dolly. First, the Jims dive into Match, a nightmare dating-app thriller where a young woman searching for love discovers her perfect online connection may be something far more sinister. Then they unravel the madness of Dolly, featuring a deranged killer hiding behind a doll mask, plastic ick, and brutal violence. From catfishing and psychological horror to masked madness and slasher chaos, this episode covers all the creepy details with laughs, dark commentary, and plenty of horror-fan debate, including a top 10 list of horror mutants.
27 Mar 2026
Episode 27 - Traumatika & Undertone
In this episode of Fright Reels, the Jims descend into two very different kinds of horror with Traumatika and Undertone—one a grim, demonic nightmare packed with possession and fractured timelines, the other a slow-burning supernatural chiller built on paranoia, grief, and terrifying audio recordings. Traumatika is a 2025 horror film directed by Pierre Tsigaridis, while Undertone is a 2025 Canadian supernatural horror film from writer-director Ian Tuason that follows a paranormal podcast host pulled into fear by sinister tapes.
The Jims break down what works, what gets under the skin, and how each movie attacks the audience in a totally different way—Traumatika with its disturbing demonic chaos and heavy psychological trauma, and Undertone with its stripped-down, sound-driven dread (or lack thereof), haunting performances, and eerie sense of something awful creeping in from just off-screen. Critics have especially highlighted Undertone’s sound design and immersive atmosphere, while reviews of Traumatika have described it as atmospheric but overloaded with ideas.
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