Podcast Overview
<p>What is the cost of each choice in horror?</p><p>When do characters cross a point of no return?</p><p>Horror on Trial is a deep dive into the storytelling of horror movies - from classics to underrated films and the latest releases. We will follow characters and villains through movies, franchises, sequels and even remakes to analyze the themes that make these stories unforgettable.</p><p>Each week, I walk you through a film's story with a critical lens, stopping at key moments to ask: Why did they make that choice? What did it cost them?</p><p>This isn't just a recap - it's an analysis of morals, psychology, and what we become when the horror comes.</p><p>I bring in community comments and guest discussions</p><p>New episodes every Wednesday on YouTube and podcast platforms.</p><p>The following podcast contains discussions of horror movies, which may include graphic violence, disturbing scenes, and mature themes. </p><p><strong>The moral judgments, ethical discussions, and character analysis presented in Horror on Trial are strictly within the context of fictional horror movie scenarios and are intended solely for entertainment and any </strong></p><p><strong>Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.</strong></p><p>Listener discretion is advised</p>
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July 3, 2026
Alice: Friday the 13th (1980)
<p>Welcome to the first Final Girl Friday episode. </p><p>Friday the 13th 1980 left us with Alice as our final girl. Was it earned? Was it luck? Does the fatal blow redeem her mistakes along the way? </p><p>episode request form: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://forms.gle/6hM1oB3vaSEDtNPj9">https://forms.gle/6hM1oB3vaSEDtNPj9</a></p><p>contact email: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:horrorontrial@gmail.com">horrorontrial@gmail.com</a></p><p>Patreon and Bonus content (coming soon)</p><p>instagram: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/horrorontrial/">https://www.instagram.com/horrorontrial/</a></p><p>The following podcast contains discussions of horror movies, which may include graphic violence, disturbing scenes, and mature themes.</p><p>The moral judgments, ethical discussions, and character analysis presented in Horror on Trial are strictly within the context of fictional horror movie scenarios and are intended solely for entertainment and any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.</p><p>Listener discretion is advised</p>
June 24, 2026
The Villains of the Alien Franchise
<p>Who are the villains in the Alien franchise, and is there an ultimate villain? </p><p>Let's look at the xenomorphs, the engineers, Weyland-Yutani, the androids and the many questionable humans acting out of self-interest. </p><p>episode request form: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://forms.gle/6hM1oB3vaSEDtNPj9">https://forms.gle/6hM1oB3vaSEDtNPj9</a></p><p>contact email: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:horrorontrial@gmail.com">horrorontrial@gmail.com</a></p><p>Patreon and Bonus content (coming soon)</p><p>instagram: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/horrorontrial/">https://www.instagram.com/horrorontrial/</a></p><p>The following podcast contains discussions of horror movies, which may include graphic violence, disturbing scenes, and mature themes.</p><p>The moral judgments, ethical discussions, and character analysis presented in Horror on Trial are strictly within the context of fictional horror movie scenarios and are intended solely for entertainment and any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.</p><p>Listener discretion is advised</p>
June 10, 2026
Session 9 (2001)
<p>What is the evil in Session 9?</p><p>Is it stress?</p><p>Is it man?</p><p>Or is it Simon?</p><p>episode request form: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://forms.gle/6hM1oB3vaSEDtNPj9">https://forms.gle/6hM1oB3vaSEDtNPj9</a></p><p>contact email: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:horrorontrial@gmail.com">horrorontrial@gmail.com</a></p><p>Patreon and Bonus content (coming soon)</p><p>instagram: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/horrorontrial/">https://www.instagram.com/horrorontrial/</a></p><p>The following podcast contains discussions of horror movies, which may include graphic violence, disturbing scenes, and mature themes.</p><p>The moral judgments, ethical discussions, and character analysis presented in Horror on Trial are strictly within the context of fictional horror movie scenarios and are intended solely for entertainment and any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.</p><p>Listener discretion is advised</p>
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- What is Horror On Trial?
<p>What is the cost of each choice in horror?</p><p>When do characters cross a point of no return?</p><p>Horror on Trial is a deep dive into the storytelling of horror movies - from classics to underrated films and the latest releases. We will follow characters and villains through movies, franchises, sequels and even remakes to analyze the themes that make these stories unforgettable.</p><p>Each week, I walk you through a film's story with a critical lens, stopping at key moments to ask: Why did they make that choice? What did it cost them?</p><p>This isn't just a recap - it's an analysis of morals, psychology, and what we become when the horror comes.</p><p>I bring in community comments and guest discussions</p><p>New episodes every Wednesday on YouTube and podcast platforms.</p><p>The following podcast contains discussions of horror movies, which may include graphic violence, disturbing scenes, and mature themes. </p><p><strong>The moral judgments, ethical discussions, and character analysis presented in Horror on Trial are strictly within the context of fictional horror movie scenarios and are intended solely for entertainment and any </strong></p><p><strong>Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.</strong></p><p>Listener discretion is advised</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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