My Horror History

bev Tew

My Horror History is a podcast about the personal side of horror—how it shapes us, comforts us, and connects us. Hosted by Bev Tew, each episode explores the stories behind the screams, diving into how horror films, fandom, and culture have impacted our lives. From childhood frights to lifelong obsessions, guests share their unique journeys through the genre, revealing the emotional and psychological threads that bind us to horror. New episodes drop every month… with the occasional special jumping out when you least expect it. Stay spooky.

Episodes

  1. My Horror History – Episode 10: Tia Jackson (The Alien Effect) – Shared 'Scream' Trauma and Blimey, Bruce Campbell!

    7 APR

    My Horror History – Episode 10: Tia Jackson (The Alien Effect) – Shared 'Scream' Trauma and Blimey, Bruce Campbell!

    In this milestone tenth episode of My Horror History, I’m joined by the wonderful Tia Jackson from The Alien Effect podcast. Tia takes us on a journey through a life lived in the shadows, tracing her love for the genre from the moment it first crawled out of the grave to the moment it truly got its claws into her. We dive deep into her formative years, from the gateway terrors of Goosebumps and Bone Chillers to the absolute game-changer that was Scream. Tia shares how childhood nightmares were famously fueled by Jaws, which eventually evolved into a deep appreciation for horror masterpieces like Aliens, The Menu, A Quiet Place, and Companion. Our conversation covers the full spectrum of horror—from the high-octane gore of Saw 2 to the atmospheric dread of The Blair Witch Project. We also celebrate the "fun" side of fear, discussing cult favorites like Shaun of the Dead, Tucker & Dale vs Evil, From Dusk Till Dawn, and Cabin in the Woods. Tia also opens up about the characters and icons that define her history, including Hannibal Lecter, Clarice Starling, and the legendary Kathy Bates. Plus, she tells the incredible story of meeting the "God of Horror" himself, Bruce Campbell, at Walker Stalker Con—and the bold one-liner that left Ash Williams in stitches! Whether you’re a fan of Stranger Things, The Walking Dead, or the psychological tension of Psycho, this episode is a love letter to the community. Support the show & join the community: patreon.com/cw/MyHorrorHistory (It’s free to join!) Follow the show on Socials: @myhorrorhistory.podGet in touch: myhorrorhistory.pod@gmail.comWant to share your story or come on the show? Message me anytime. #horrorpodcast #horrorcommunity #BruceCampbell #TheAlienEffect #MyHorrorHistory #Scream #Goosebumps #BoneChillers #Jaws #IT #Saw #AQuietPlace #FromDuskTillDawn #CabinInTheWoods #TheMenu #Weapons #Companion #ShaunOfTheDead #TuckerAndDaleVsEvil #BodiesBodiesBodies #BlairWitch #StrangerThings #TheWalkingDead #WalkerStalkerCon #HannibalLecter #ClariceStarling #KathyBates #Aliens #Psycho #Hysteria

    56 min
  2. My Horror History – Episode 09: Lucy Parkes – From Atmosfear Nights to Jigsaw-Level Game Mastery

    7 APR

    My Horror History – Episode 09: Lucy Parkes – From Atmosfear Nights to Jigsaw-Level Game Mastery

    In this ninth episode of My Horror History, I’m joined by my brilliant friend Lucy Parkes, whose horror journey began not with a film, but with the iconic VHS board game Atmosfear — a gateway that sparked a lifelong love of spooky stories, eerie characters, and anything that blends play with pure terror. We dive into the games, books, films, and TV shows that shaped her tastes, from the unsettling worlds of Resident Evil, Silent Hill, and The Last of Us, to the chilling imagination of Dean Koontz. Lucy shares the movies that left their mark on her — from childhood frights like Dolly Dearest and Carrie, to classics such as Halloween H20, The Shining, Scream, The Blair Witch Project, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The Fly, Hellraiser, Candyman, and Final Destination. We also explore the characters and performances that stuck with her: Pennywise, Sidney Prescott, Hannibal Lecter, the survivors of The Walking Dead, the iconic casts of Buffy and Stranger Things, and the unforgettable presence of Psycho, The Birds, Jaws, Alien, Child’s Play, IT, Saw, Hereditary, and the new nightmare fuel that is Longlegs. And of course, we talk about Lucy’s dream horror role — stepping into the shoes of Jigsaw from Saw — the ultimate master of games. It’s a lively, nostalgic, and wonderfully geeky conversation about how horror shapes us, why certain stories stay with us forever, and the joy of finding your people in the horror community. Follow the show on Instagram: @myhorrorhistory.pod Get in touch: myhorrorhistory.pod@gmail.com Want to share your story or come on the show? Message me anytime. #horrorpodcast #horrorpodcasts #scarypodcasts #besthorrorpodcasts #horrorcommunity #horrorfans #horrorgenre #horrorstories #horrorfilms #horrorfilmcommunity#Atmosfear #DeanKoontz #ResidentEvil #SilentHill #TheLastOfUs#DollyDearest #Carrie #HalloweenH20 #TheShining #Scream #BlairWitch #TexasChainsawMassacre #TheFly #Hellraiser #Hereditary #Candyman #FinalDestination#ScaryMovie #IT #Pennywise #WalkingDead #Buffy #StrangerThings#SidneyPrescott #Scream2 #HannibalLecter #SilenceOfTheLambs#Jaws #TheBirds #Psycho #Saw #Longlegs #AlfredHitchcock #Alien #ChildsPlay #Halloween

    1hr 18min
  3. My Horror History – Episode 08: Sam Munster – From Childhood Frights to Hatchet, Hill House & Beyond

    3 MAR

    My Horror History – Episode 08: Sam Munster – From Childhood Frights to Hatchet, Hill House & Beyond

    In this eighth episode of My Horror History, I’m joined by the brilliant, warm, and wonderfully horror‑obsessed Sam Munster from the Horror Hyperfixation podcast! Sam’s journey into the genre began in the most nostalgic way possible — with the Goosebumps books that first sparked her imagination — and has grown into a deep love for everything from creature features to slashers to modern gothic storytelling. We trace her horror roots from childhood frights to the films and characters that shaped her tastes today, including the chaotic fun of Hatchet, the emotional power of Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein, and the iconic presence of Pinhead and the Hellraiser universe. Sam also shares the movies that unsettled her, surprised her, or left a lasting mark — from Martyrs to Possum, Scream 5, Insidious, and beyond. It’s a lively, thoughtful, and often hilarious conversation about how horror becomes part of who we are, why certain stories stay with us, and the joy of finding “your people” in the horror community. Recommended listens: Horror Hyperfixation PodcastSam Munster on social media: @sma.munsterFollow the show on Instagram: @myhorrorhistory.pod Get in touch: myhorrorhistory.pod@gmail.com Want to share your story? Message me on Instagram or email anytime! #horrorpodcast #horrorpodcasts #scarypodcasts #besthorrorpodcasts #horrorfans #horrorcommunity #horrorgenre #horrorstories #horrorfilmdiscussion #psychologicalhorror #slasherfilms #foundfootagefilms #Goosebumps #Hatchet #VictorCrowley #DelToro #Frankenstein #Pinhead #Hellraiser #WeaponsInHorror #Insidious #Scream5 #Martyrs #Possum #ShaunoftheDead #TheHauntingOfHillHouse #TheHauntingOfBlyManor #MidnightMass #WelcomeToDerry #ToxicAvenger #Nosferatu #TrickOrTreat #BeauIsAfraid #BrainDamage #SilenceOfTheLambs #HouseOf1000Corpses #Jaws #DoorAndTheKangaroo #Moomins #StephensJokeShop #ToniCollette

    1hr 7min
  4. My Horror History - Episode 05: Paul Waller (A Year In Horror) – How a Scary Rock Band Started a Lifelong Obsession

    02/12/2025

    My Horror History - Episode 05: Paul Waller (A Year In Horror) – How a Scary Rock Band Started a Lifelong Obsession

    In this fifth episode of My Horror History, I’m joined by the thoughtful and ever-enthusiastic Paul Waller from the' A Year In Horror' podcast! Paul's horror journey is a uniquely fascinating one, starting with the **first time he saw a scary-looking rock band**—the pivotal moment that sparked his interest—and continuing to grow into a lifelong obsession.We explore the films that truly shook him, including classics like 'The Exorcist' and' Hellraiser', the modern dread of 'Longlegs', and the intensity of 'Martyrs' and 'Raw'. We also discuss the movies that sadly disappointed him and his ever-growing obsession with the genre. It’s a candid, funny, and occasionally eerie look at how horror shapes us, and why we keep coming back for more. Recommended listens: A Year In Horror podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6r3qhDrOuhKSdVrlDUks3r?si=439dede115874e7b Evolution of Horror: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ewWlTwO3xGXUi5WrGQujB?si=6ccfa6215bb34a49Follow the show on Instagram: @myhorrorhistory.podGet in touch: myhorrorhistory.pod@gmail.comWant to share your story? Contact me on @myhorrorhistory.pod on all social channels or email me at myhorrorhistory.pod@gmail.com.#horrorpodcast, #scarypodcasts, #besthorrorpodcasts, #horrormovies, #psychologicalhorror, #slasherfilms, #foundfootagefilms, #horrorstories, #horrorfilmdiscussion, #horrorgenre, #horrorfans, #horrorcommunity, #horrorinterviews, #horrornostalgia, #horrorstorytelling, #horrorcreators, #horrorpodcastUK, #cinematichorror, #horrorreflections, #horrorrecommendations, #horrorjourney, #horrormemories, #horrorcontent, #AyearInHorror, #PaulWaller, #TheExorcist, #Martyrs, #Hellraiser, #Longlegs, #TheMenu, #HorrorRock

    1hr 7min
  5. My Horror History – Episode 03: Mark Reid’s Cinematic Shocks & Horror Highlights

    01/11/2025

    My Horror History – Episode 03: Mark Reid’s Cinematic Shocks & Horror Highlights

    In this second episode of My Horror History, I’m joined by the thoughtful and ever-curious Mark Reid, whose horror journey spans childhood frights, genre deep-dives, and a lifelong fascination with the strange and unsettling. We explore the films that left a mark, the moments that made him question reality, and the stories that still linger in the dark corners of his mind. It’s a candid, funny, and occasionally eerie look at how horror shapes us—and why we keep coming back for more. 🎧 Recommended listens: – Creative Psychopaths podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/1m24RLRZaVR5muuxXrTYH9?si=15cec2b0d7eb4f3e Discover the Horror podcast:https://discoverthehorror.com/ Follow the show on Instagram: @myhorrorhistory.pod Get in touch: myhorrorhistory.pod@gmail.com Join us next month for Episode 03 featuring my friend and colleague Linda Munden, as we explore her personal horror history and the stories that shaped her love for the genre. Want to share your story contact me on @myhorrorhistory.pod on all social channels or email me at myhorrorhistory.pod@gmail.com #horrorpodcast, #scarypodcasts, #besthorrorpodcasts, #horrormovies, #psychologicalhorror, #slasherfilms, #foundfootagefilms, #horrorstories, #horrorfilmdiscussion, #horrorgenre, #horrorfans, #horrorcommunity, #horrorinterviews, #horrornostalgia, #horrorstorytelling, #horrorcreators, #horrorpodcastUK, #cinematichorror, #horrorreflections, #horrorrecommendations, #horrorjourney, #horrormemories, #horrorcontent

    59 min

About

My Horror History is a podcast about the personal side of horror—how it shapes us, comforts us, and connects us. Hosted by Bev Tew, each episode explores the stories behind the screams, diving into how horror films, fandom, and culture have impacted our lives. From childhood frights to lifelong obsessions, guests share their unique journeys through the genre, revealing the emotional and psychological threads that bind us to horror. New episodes drop every month… with the occasional special jumping out when you least expect it. Stay spooky.

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