Two Millennials diving into children's movies from the 80's, 90's and early 2000's that were traumatic. These are the movies that had frightening scenes or heavy themes.
Welcome back everyone! Grab your remotes, because this episode we switch things up and watch some TV! We go head to head, ranking TV show characters that haunted our dreams growing up. These are the worst of the worst, the ones that creeped us out over all others. We talk about the Crypt Keeper, Ren, The Gromble, and many more! These are the characters from Saturday morning, that came back to terrorize us Saturday night!
Anything you want to add about the movie? Want to be on the show to talk about your favorite traumatic media? Email us, at reelnightmares@gmail.com!
Also, follow us on insta @reelnightmares for all info on updates, upcoming episodes, and doses of childhood fear and nostalgia.
5 Mar 2024
Episode 8: Anastasia
Privet, comrades! This week we're seizing the means of production and watching Anastasia! We talk about sexy bugs, skeleton seizures, Ra-ra-rasputin, and his ooey-gooey flesh, along with all of the other stuff in this movie that left us scarred as kids. We also talk about a favorite horror subgenre: religious horror. We talk about what makes religious horror movies so scary, share our top picks, and pretend to know way more about Catholicism than we actually do.
Anything you want to add about the movie? Want to be on the show to talk about your favorite traumatic media? Email us, at reelnightmares@gmail.com!
Also, follow us on insta @reelnightmares for all info on updates, upcoming episodes, and doses of childhood fear and nostalgia.
20 Feb 2024
Episode 7: James and the Giant Peach
Good morning! Did you have pleasant dreams? We know we won’t after delving into the dark side of the childhood classic, James and the Giant Peach! Yes, we’re back in the world of Disney, Dahl, and… delicious stone fruit? In this episode we're PEELING back the layers to deliver details on another aspect of horror - psychological thrillers! What makes them so mind-bendy and why do we keep going back for more? We'll chat about spikey aunts (or ants?), gratuitously toothy rhinos, and radioactive pasta. Don’t worry, everything turns out just peachy… or was it all just a dream?
Anything you want to add about the movie? Want to be on the show to talk about your favorite traumatic media? Email us, at reelnightmares@gmail.com!
Also, follow us on insta @reelnightmares for all info on updates, upcoming episodes, and doses of childhood fear and nostalgia.
5 Feb 2024
Episode 6: Matilda the 13th
Welcome back! It's 2024, and we hope you're ready for more thrills, chills, and reasons to talk to your licensed therapist. Things are a little different this episode, going back to Matilda to discuss the chase scene in Trunchbull's house, through the lens of a slasher film! We'll talk about the elements of a slasher, what makes slashers so scary, and share some of our favorite slasher films through the ages. We hope you enjoy, just make sure you don't split up, and don't go into the basement alone!
Anything you want to add about the movie? Want to be on the show to talk about your favorite traumatic media? Email us, at reelnightmares@gmail.com!
Also, follow us on insta @reelnightmares for all info on updates, upcoming episodes, and doses of childhood fear and nostalgia.
27 Nov 2023
Episode 5: The Great Mouse Detective
Ello, guvna! Join us in jolly ol England as we dive into The Great Mouse Detective, the first Disney movie on our chopping block! Modern dirigibles, teeny tiny crumpets, a very large rat, and a tea-serving robot await us. We also discuss the history and psychology behind jump scares, and talk about some of our favorites!
Anything you want to add about the movie? Want to be on the show to talk about your favorite traumatic media? Email us, at reelnightmares@gmail.com!
Also, follow us on insta @reelnightmares for all info on updates, upcoming episodes, and doses of childhood fear and nostalgia.
13 Nov 2023
Episode 4: Quest for Camelot
Hail, brave listener! In this episode, we dive into Quest for Camelot! Join us on a journey as we encounter twitchy guys with bad hair, two-headed dragons, and the incomparable Celine Dion. We also talk about the psychology behind body horror, a staple sub-genre of horror, giving some great film recommendations along the way. Come on this cinematic adventure with us, if ye be brave enough!
Anything you want to add about the movie? Want to be on the show to talk about your favorite traumatic media? Email us, at reelnightmares@gmail.com!
Also, follow us on insta @reelnightmares for all info on updates, upcoming episodes, and doses of childhood fear and nostalgia.
30 Oct 2023
Episode 3: Matilda
Hey everyone! Kelly and Blake get together this week to dive into a seriously magical movie: Matilda! We discuss flying newts, terrible parents, even worse headmistresses, and all the reasons why this movie is one of our favorites. Be sure not to miss this episode, or it's straight to the Chokey with you!
Anything you want to add about the movie? Want to be on the show to talk about your favorite traumatic media? Email us, at reelnightmares@gmail.com!
Also, follow us on insta @reelnightmares for all info on updates, upcoming episodes, and doses of childhood fear and nostalgia.
15 Oct 2023
Episode 2: The Pagemaster
Welcome back! This week we talk about one of our favorites: The Pagemaster! This was a classic in our house growing up, and couldn't be more excited to share it with you. In this episode we go cover to cover, with the plot, cast, and the literary monsters that eternally haunt our waking nightmares!
Anything you want to add about the movie? Want to be on the show to talk about your favorite traumatic media? Email us, at reelnightmares@gmail.com!
Also, follow us on insta @reelnightmares for all info on updates, upcoming episodes, and doses of childhood fear and nostalgia.
5 Oct 2023
Episode 1: We're Back!
Welcome to episode 1 of Reel Nightmares! We're so excited to bring this to you, as we dive into all the media that scared us silly as kids!
Join Kelly and Blake as we talk about We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story! We get into the plot, the actors, reviews, and most importantly, all the trauma inducing aspects that we got to enjoy as kids. It's totally Jurassic!
Anything you want to add about the movie? Want to be on the show to talk about your favorite traumatic media? Email us, at reelnightmares@gmail.com!
Also, follow us on insta @reelnightmares for all info on updates, upcoming episodes, and doses of childhood fear and nostalgia.
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