- 15
- Episodes
- Bi-weekly
- Cadence
- 2026
- First episode
About Horror On Trial
What is the cost of each choice in horror? When do characters cross a point of no return? 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. 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? This isn't just a recap - it's an analysis of morals, psychology, and what we become when the horror comes. I bring in community comments and guest discussions New episodes every Wednesday on YouTube and podcast platforms. The following podcast contains discussions of horror movies, which may include graphic violence, disturbing scenes, and mature themes. 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 Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. Listener discretion is advised
- Publisher
- Alexx W
- Category
- tv & film
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- Yes
- First episode
- 19 Feb 2026
- Latest episode
- 18 Sept 2026
Latest episodes
15 episodes in the feed.
18 Sept 2026
Carrie (1976) - Villain Analysis
Can you be the horror without being the villain? Does Carrie take it too far, is she justified, or is it just chaos? episode request form: https://forms.gle/6hM1oB3vaSEDtNPj9 (https://forms.gle/6hM1oB3vaSEDtNPj9) contact email: horrorontrial@gmail.com (mailto:horrorontrial@gmail.com) Patreon and Bonus content (coming soon) instagram: https://www.instagram.com/horrorontrial/ (https://www.instagram.com/horrorontrial/) The following podcast contains discussions of horror movies, which may include graphic violence, disturbing scenes, and mature themes. 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. Listener discretion is advised
13 Aug 2026
The Vanishing (1988) - Rex
In the Vanishing (1988), we dive into Rex's psyche and ask ourselves if guilt is eating him alive or if the unknown drives him mad... episode request form: https://forms.gle/6hM1oB3vaSEDtNPj9 (https://forms.gle/6hM1oB3vaSEDtNPj9) contact email: horrorontrial@gmail.com (mailto:horrorontrial@gmail.com) Patreon and Bonus content (coming soon) instagram: https://www.instagram.com/horrorontrial/ (https://www.instagram.com/horrorontrial/) The following podcast contains discussions of horror movies, which may include graphic violence, disturbing scenes, and mature themes. 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. Listener discretion is advised
22 Jul 2026
Jaws (1975)
Is the shark the true villain in Jaws (1975), or is it humans themselves? How many bad decisions do we make along the way? episode request form: https://forms.gle/6hM1oB3vaSEDtNPj9 (https://forms.gle/6hM1oB3vaSEDtNPj9) contact email: horrorontrial@gmail.com (mailto:horrorontrial@gmail.com) Patreon and Bonus content (coming soon) instagram: https://www.instagram.com/horrorontrial/ (https://www.instagram.com/horrorontrial/) The following podcast contains discussions of horror movies, which may include graphic violence, disturbing scenes, and mature themes. 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. Listener discretion is advised
3 Jul 2026
Alice: Friday the 13th (1980)
Welcome to the first Final Girl Friday episode. 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? episode request form: https://forms.gle/6hM1oB3vaSEDtNPj9 (https://forms.gle/6hM1oB3vaSEDtNPj9) contact email: horrorontrial@gmail.com (mailto:horrorontrial@gmail.com) Patreon and Bonus content (coming soon) instagram: https://www.instagram.com/horrorontrial/ (https://www.instagram.com/horrorontrial/) The following podcast contains discussions of horror movies, which may include graphic violence, disturbing scenes, and mature themes. 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. Listener discretion is advised
24 Jun 2026
The Villains of the Alien Franchise
Who are the villains in the Alien franchise, and is there an ultimate villain? Let's look at the xenomorphs, the engineers, Weyland-Yutani, the androids and the many questionable humans acting out of self-interest. episode request form: https://forms.gle/6hM1oB3vaSEDtNPj9 (https://forms.gle/6hM1oB3vaSEDtNPj9) contact email: horrorontrial@gmail.com (mailto:horrorontrial@gmail.com) Patreon and Bonus content (coming soon) instagram: https://www.instagram.com/horrorontrial/ (https://www.instagram.com/horrorontrial/) The following podcast contains discussions of horror movies, which may include graphic violence, disturbing scenes, and mature themes. 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. Listener discretion is advised
10 Jun 2026
Session 9 (2001)
What is the evil in Session 9? Is it stress? Is it man? Or is it Simon? episode request form: https://forms.gle/6hM1oB3vaSEDtNPj9 (https://forms.gle/6hM1oB3vaSEDtNPj9) contact email: horrorontrial@gmail.com (mailto:horrorontrial@gmail.com) Patreon and Bonus content (coming soon) instagram: https://www.instagram.com/horrorontrial/ (https://www.instagram.com/horrorontrial/) The following podcast contains discussions of horror movies, which may include graphic violence, disturbing scenes, and mature themes. 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. Listener discretion is advised
20 May 2026
The Hitcher (1986)
At what point does Jim Halsey stop being a victim and start being something else? Does the Hitcher want to be stopped, or does he want to prove that Jim can't win? Where does the Hitcher's responsibility end, and Jim's begin? episode request form: https://forms.gle/6hM1oB3vaSEDtNPj9 (https://forms.gle/6hM1oB3vaSEDtNPj9) contact email: horrorontrial@gmail.com (mailto:horrorontrial@gmail.com) Patreon and Bonus content (coming soon) instagram: https://www.instagram.com/horrorontrial/ (https://www.instagram.com/horrorontrial/) The following podcast contains discussions of horror movies, which may include graphic violence, disturbing scenes, and mature themes. 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. Listener discretion is advised
13 May 2026
The Return of the Living Dead (1985)
The Return of the Living Dead (1985) shows us the domino effect of bad decisions and how we can lose control so quickly. From choices that set off catastrophe, to choices made in survival after the point of no return, we will explore all the different characters in this zombie film. episode request form: https://forms.gle/6hM1oB3vaSEDtNPj9 (https://forms.gle/6hM1oB3vaSEDtNPj9) contact email: horrorontrial@gmail.com (mailto:horrorontrial@gmail.com) Patreon and Bonus content (coming soon) instagram: https://www.instagram.com/horrorontrial/ (https://www.instagram.com/horrorontrial/) The following podcast contains discussions of horror movies, which may include graphic violence, disturbing scenes, and mature themes. 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. Listener discretion is advised
8 May 2026
The Wicker Man (1973)
When your beliefs are so strong, can you see the reality that lies in front of you? Sergeant Howie and the people of Summerisle cannot connect on their beliefs, but the reality in front of them is the same in 1973's The Wicker Man. episode request form: https://forms.gle/6hM1oB3vaSEDtNPj9 (https://forms.gle/6hM1oB3vaSEDtNPj9) contact email: horrorontrial@gmail.com (mailto:horrorontrial@gmail.com) Patreon and Bonus content (coming soon) instagram: https://www.instagram.com/horrorontrial/ (https://www.instagram.com/horrorontrial/) The following podcast contains discussions of horror movies, which may include graphic violence, disturbing scenes, and mature themes. 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. Listener discretion is advised
22 Apr 2026
Infinity Pool (2023)
When wealth buys you a life without consequence, does going along for the ride make you the fool? We explore this in today's episode discussing Infinity Pool (2023) episode request form: https://forms.gle/6hM1oB3vaSEDtNPj9 (https://forms.gle/6hM1oB3vaSEDtNPj9) contact email: horrorontrial@gmail.com (mailto:horrorontrial@gmail.com) Patreon and Bonus content (coming soon) instagram: https://www.instagram.com/horrorontrial/ (https://www.instagram.com/horrorontrial/) The following podcast contains discussions of horror movies, which may include graphic violence, disturbing scenes, and mature themes. 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. Listener discretion is advised
15 Apr 2026
Alien (1979)
Today we are discussing Ridley Scott's Alien (1979) and who the real enemy is, even in the face of a xenomorph. Does protocol even matter for Ripley and the others? episode request form: https://forms.gle/6hM1oB3vaSEDtNPj9 (https://forms.gle/6hM1oB3vaSEDtNPj9) contact email: horrorontrial@gmail.com (mailto:horrorontrial@gmail.com) Patreon and Bonus content (coming soon) instagram: https://www.instagram.com/horrorontrial/ (https://www.instagram.com/horrorontrial/) The following podcast contains discussions of horror movies, which may include graphic violence, disturbing scenes, and mature themes. 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. Listener discretion is advised
1 Apr 2026
28 Weeks Later (2007)
Today we are discussing 28 Weeks Later (2007) and the controversial opening and actions of Don and Alice. The witness testimony and final thoughts are crucial for this episode. The choices of Don and Alice are highly debated, and my thoughts changed throughout recording this episode. episode request form: https://forms.gle/6hM1oB3vaSEDtNPj9 (https://forms.gle/6hM1oB3vaSEDtNPj9) contact email: horrorontrial@gmail.com (mailto:horrorontrial@gmail.com) Patreon and Bonus content (coming soon) instagram: https://www.instagram.com/horrorontrial/ (https://www.instagram.com/horrorontrial/) The following podcast contains discussions of horror movies, which may include graphic violence, disturbing scenes, and mature themes. 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. Listener discretion is advised
25 Mar 2026
An American Werewolf in London (1981)
Today we are discussing An American Werewolf in London (1981) and the werewolf curse. Did David ever have a choice? Was there a possible alternative ending? Is there anyone to blame? Should David have believed Jack on his first visit? episode request form: https://forms.gle/6hM1oB3vaSEDtNPj9 (https://forms.gle/6hM1oB3vaSEDtNPj9) contact email: horrorontrial@gmail.com (mailto:horrorontrial@gmail.com) Patreon and Bonus content (coming soon) instagram: https://www.instagram.com/horrorontrial/ (https://www.instagram.com/horrorontrial/) The following podcast contains discussions of horror movies, which may include graphic violence, disturbing scenes, and mature themes. 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. Listener discretion is advised
18 Mar 2026
Day of The Dead (1985)
Today we are discussing George A. Romero's Day of The Dead (1985) and the many characters in this zombie story. episode request form: https://forms.gle/6hM1oB3vaSEDtNPj9 (https://forms.gle/6hM1oB3vaSEDtNPj9) contact email: horrorontrial@gmail.com (mailto:horrorontrial@gmail.com) Patreon and Bonus content (coming soon) instagram: https://www.instagram.com/horrorontrial/ (https://www.instagram.com/horrorontrial/) The following podcast contains discussions of horror movies, which may include graphic violence, disturbing scenes, and mature themes. 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. Listener discretion is advised
19 Feb 2026
Welcome to Horror on Trial
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. 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? New episodes every Wednesday on YouTube and podcast platforms. The following podcast contains discussions of horror movies, which may include graphic violence, disturbing scenes, and mature themes. 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 Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. Listener discretion is advised
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