OMINOUS THRILL

Jeff Schmidt
OMINOUS THRILL

A multi-award winning anthology of horror, thrillers, and suspense brought to life with exceptional actors and vivid sound and music.  Each episode delivers a thrilling new character-driven horror story that spans genres of psychological horror, thrillers, suspense, creature features, and grounded tales where obsession, love, rage, and revenge clash in the murky worlds of the supernatural and paranormal. It’s like Black Mirror meets American Horror Story, where the monster is always close to home. Every thrilling Ominous Thrill tale is fully dramatized with exceptional voice talent and created in Dolby Atmos for stunning 3D Spatial Audio to immerse you in these creepy and devious stories fully. For the most intense experience, we recommend listening on headphones or earbuds.  Ominous Thrill is created by the acclaimed sound designer and director Jeff Schmidt, the creative force behind the vivid and immersive sounds of fiction-podcast thrillers Blood Ties and Aftershock and true crime mega-hit Dr. Death. If you enjoy OMINOUS THRILL, please leave a positive rating and a short review. Or tell a friend who loves good horror, Thriller, or Suspenseful fiction!  Learn more about OMINIOUS THRILL at https://ominousthrill.com/ Submit a story to OMINOUS THRILL at https://ominousthrill.com/submit EMAIL: ominousthrill@gmal.com OMINOUS THRILL is a proud member of the Fable and Folly network of Fiction Audio podcasts. Please support our sponsors and partners here: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/

  1. STRESS KILLS

    13 FEB

    STRESS KILLS

    Madison invents a stress reduction app featuring guided murder meditations that unexpectedly awaken dark desires in her straight-laced roommate, Emma.  Created, Written, Directed, and Sound Designed by JEFF SCHMIDT ominousthrill@gmail.com JESS PAUL as Emma DANA DERUYCK as Madison MELISSA MEDINA as Violet OWEN MCCUEN as Chad MORRISON JAMES as Jack [Post Credit Scene] The voice of Ominous Thrill is DONNA FRANK MOORE. Be advised this devious audio delight includes adult content and language, including graphic violence. Support OMINOUS THRILL at Ko-Fi All funds raised go toward the making of Ominous Thrill Visit OMINOUS THRILL Website Follow Jeff Schmidt on INSTAGRAM Message Jeff at OMINOUSTHRILL@GMAIL.COM OMINOUS THRILL is a proud member of the Fable and Folly network of Fiction Audio podcasts. Please support our sponsors and partners here https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ psychological horror, psychological suspense, psychological thriller, creature feature, horror stories, scary stories, chilling stories, horror, fiction, thriller, anthology, scary, spooky, creepy, disturbing, suspense, terror, uneasy, ominous, supernatural, supernatural suspense, paranormal, heart pounding, tension, thrilling, drama, full cast, full cast horror, female lead, audio drama, audio fiction, radio drama, immersive, spatial audio, 3D Audio, Dolby Atmos, Dolby. If you like what you’ve heard, please give us a 5-star rating, a positive review, and tell a friend - it encourages others to listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    37 min
  2. EXTRACTION

    14/11/2024

    EXTRACTION

    Doomed to spend Christmas Eve with her judgmental mother as a monstrous zit invades her face, makeup artist Val turns to the black market to buy a discontinued but supposedly miraculous face mask. When its application doesn’t go as planned, Val must decide how far she’ll go for clear skin and maternal validation. Dive in for some body horror for the long holiday break. This is the final OMINOUS THRILL episode of 2024 - we'll be back in Feb 2025! “Extraction” written by Tiffany Michelle Brown Created, Produced, Directed & Sound Designed by Jeff Schmidt ominousthrill@gmail.com RACHEL GRIFFIN AS VAL SHEREE WICHARD AS MOM LEXA CHILDRESS AS MAKE-OVER CUSTOMER SYDNEY AMANUEL AS SAMMY OWEN MCCUEN AS THE DEALER MEREDITH NUDO AS IN-STORE ANNOUNCER / PERFUME SALESPERSON The original version of the short story “Extraction” can be found in Tiffany Michelle Brown’s book “How Lovely To Be a Woman: Stories and Poems” https://tmbwrites.com/books/hltbaw/ The voice of Ominous Thrill is DONNA FRANK MOORE. Be advised this devious audio delight includes adult content and language, including graphic violence. Support OMINOUS THRILL at Ko-Fi All funds raised go toward the making of Ominous Thrill Visit OMINOUS THRILL Website Follow Jeff Schmidt on INSTAGRAM Message Jeff at OMINOUSTHRILL@GMAIL.COM OMINOUS THRILL is a proud member of the Fable and Folly network of Fiction Audio podcasts. Please support our sponsors and partners here https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Psychological horror, psychological suspense, psychological thriller, creature feature, horror stories, scary stories, chilling stories, horror, fiction, thriller, anthology, scary, spooky, creepy, disturbing, suspense, terror, uneasy, ominous, supernatural, supernatural suspense, paranormal, heart pounding, tension, thrilling, drama, full cast, full cast horror, female lead, audio drama, audio fiction, radio drama, immersive, spatial audio, 3D Audio, Dolby Atmos, Dolby. If you like what you’ve heard, please give us a 5-star rating, a positive review, and tell a friend - it encourages others to listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    37 min
  3. PRICE OF SIN,  Part 3: RETRIBUTION

    24/10/2024

    PRICE OF SIN, Part 3: RETRIBUTION

    Judgment Day closes in on Lera and leaves a trail of bloody violence. On the run, Lera and Risa find themselves in the middle of a sinister conspiracy in which they’ll have to confront their dark side to survive. Judith's connection to town folk is revealed, and a more sinister plot unfolds. This is Part Three of a Three Part story. Created, Written, Directed, and Sound Designed by JEFF SCHMIDT ominousthrill@gmail.com LEAH VOYSEY as Lera / Jezzy Triple Six GRACE NIX as Risa Vendoza GUY KENT as James Douglass ELIOT as Sheriff Duane Wyatt JESS PAUL as Amanda OWEN MCCUEN as Hunting Store Clerk CHELSEA KRAUSS as Judith NICHOLAS CORTEZ as Oscar. The voice of Ominous Thrill is DONNA FRANK MOORE. Be advised this devious audio delight includes adult content and language, including graphic violence. Support OMINOUS THRILL at Ko-Fi All funds raised go toward the making of Ominous Thrill Visit OMINOUS THRILL Website Follow Jeff Schmidt on INSTAGRAM Message Jeff at OMINOUSTHRILL@GMAIL.COM OMINOUS THRILL is a proud member of the Fable and Folly network of Fiction Audio podcasts. Please support our sponsors and partners here https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ psychological horror, psychological suspense, psychological thriller, creature feature, horror stories, scary stories, chilling stories, horror, fiction, thriller, anthology, scary, spooky, creepy, disturbing, suspense, terror, uneasy, ominous, supernatural, supernatural suspense, paranormal, heart pounding, tension, thrilling, drama, full cast, full cast horror, female lead, audio drama, audio fiction, radio drama, immersive, spatial audio, 3D Audio, Dolby Atmos, Dolby. If you like what you’ve heard, please give us a 5-star rating, a positive review, and tell a friend - it encourages others to listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    41 min
  4. PRICE OF SIN, Part 2: CHOSEN

    10/10/2024

    PRICE OF SIN, Part 2: CHOSEN

    Tensions mount for Lera immediately after her fiery clash with Judith. With her recovery interrupted by bizarre threats, Lera befriends rookie cop Risa as the terror closes in around her and a larger threat looms This is Part Two of a Three Part story. Part Three will be published on Oct 24, 2024 Created, Written, Directed, and Sound Designed by JEFF SCHMIDT ominousthrill@gmail.com LEAH VOYSEY as Lera / Jezzy Triple Six GRACE NIX as Risa Vendoza CHELSEA KRAUSS as Judith JOLEEN ANDERSEN as Dr. Weatherly ELIOT as Sheriff Duane Wyatt GUY KENT as James Douglass TIA RIDER as Mary Douglass LOGANNE DIGMA as Anne Douglas JOHN D. MICHAELS as Joseph Gunn JESS PAUL as Amanda WAYNE JAY as Man Fan MIKE VAUGHN as Man at the door LEIF GANTVOORT as Dirk ZANE ACORD as Kyle Additional voices from: TIFFANY MICHELE BROWN NICOLE G. WELLS MONIKA AVALOS ALMON HARDTMANN DAN BENAMOR EMILY CARLSON RYAN MURPHY MICHAEL GRECO JEFF SCHMIDT The voice of Ominous Thrill is DONNA FRANK MOORE. Be advised this devious audio delight includes adult content and language, including graphic violence. Support OMINOUS THRILL at Ko-Fi All funds raised go toward the making of Ominous Thrill Visit OMINOUS THRILL Website Follow Jeff Schmidt on INSTAGRAM Message Jeff at OMINOUSTHRILL@GMAIL.COM OMINOUS THRILL is a proud member of the Fable and Folly network of Fiction Audio podcasts. Please support our sponsors and partners here https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Psychological horror, psychological suspense, psychological thriller, creature feature, horror stories, scary stories, chilling stories, horror, fiction, thriller, anthology, scary, spooky, creepy, disturbing, suspense, terror, uneasy, ominous, supernatural, supernatural suspense, paranormal, heart pounding, tension, thrilling, drama, full cast, full cast horror, female lead, audio drama, audio fiction, radio drama, immersive, spatial audio, 3D Audio, Dolby Atmos, Dolby. If you like what you’ve hear, please give us a 5-star rating, a positive review, and tell a friend - it encourages others to listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    40 min
  5. PRICE OF SIN, Part 1: THE KISS

    12/09/2024

    PRICE OF SIN, Part 1: THE KISS

    Buried desire boils to the surface, putting Lera and Judith on a collision course with belief, acceptance, and a terrifying quest for salvation. This is Part One of a three-part story. Part Two will be published on Oct 10, 2024. Created, Written, Directed, and Sound Designed by JEFF SCHMIDT ominousthrill@gmail.com Starring LEAH VOYSEY as Lera / Jezzy Triple Six CHELSEA KRAUSE as Judith JONATHAN CAHILL as Will MONTEREY MORRESEY as Tim JOHN D. MICHAELS as Serious Sounding Man on the Radio / Joseph Gunn Additional voices from: Ryan Gaiser Jackie Calistahhh Vincent Holmes Noir Thornton Callum Sanders Suzanne Malek Sam Shown Tor Petty Vivian Reed The VOICE of Ominous Thrill is DONNA FRANK MOORE. Be advised this devious audio delight contains adult content and language, including graphic violence, and may be triggering to those who have experienced religious trauma or abuse. Support OMINOUS THRILL at Ko-Fi All funds raised go toward the making of Ominous Thrill Visit OMINOUS THRILL Website Follow Jeff Schmidt on INSTAGRAM Message Jeff at OMINOUSTHRILL@GMAIL.COM OMINOUS THRILL is a proud member of the Fable and Folly network of Fiction Audio podcasts. Please support our sponsors and partners here https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ Psychological horror, psychological suspense, psychological thriller, creature feature, horror stories, scary stories, chilling stories, horror, fiction, thriller, anthology, scary, spooky, creepy, disturbing, suspense, terror, uneasy, ominous, supernatural, supernatural suspense, paranormal, heart pounding, tension, thrilling, drama, full cast, full cast horror, female lead, audio drama, audio fiction, radio drama, immersive, spatial audio, 3D Audio, Dolby Atmos, Dolby. If you like what you’ve heard, please give us a 5-star rating, a positive review, and tell a friend - it encourages others to listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    42 min
  6. THE FINAL CUT

    15/08/2024

    THE FINAL CUT

    Pursuing a big promotion creates chaos for True Crime Executive Lacie when she tries to adapt a new story from reclusive former best-selling horror author S.V. Mallen and unwittingly invites a malevolent force into her life. Created, Written, Directed, and Sound Designed by JEFF SCHMIDT ominousthrill@gmail.com JULIANA LABARBIERA as Lacie Ridgeway CATHERINE BALLANTYNE as Kim Valentine RAY LASKA as S.V. Mallen DAVID PATRICK RAINES as Grant OWEN MCCUEN as Cain MARY ANNE STANEK as Janet LISA STANLEY as Motel Operator SHEREE WICHARD as "The Voice" JEFF SCHMIDT as A.J. Roberts. The voice of Ominous Thrill is DONNA FRANK MOORE. Be advised this devious audio delight includes adult content and language, including graphic violence. Support OMINOUS THRILL at Ko-Fi All funds raised go toward the making of Ominous Thrill Visit OMINOUS THRILL Website Follow Jeff Schmidt on INSTAGRAM Message Jeff at OMINOUSTHRILL@GMAIL.COM OMINOUS THRILL is a proud member of the Fable and Folly network of Fiction Audio podcasts. Please support our sponsors and partners here https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ psychological horror, psychological suspense, psychological thriller, creature feature, horror stories, scary stories, chilling stories, horror, fiction, thriller, anthology, scary, spooky, creepy, disturbing, suspense, terror, uneasy, ominous, supernatural, supernatural suspense, paranormal, heart pounding, tension, thrilling, drama, full cast, full cast horror, female lead, audio drama, audio fiction, radio drama, immersive, spatial audio, 3D Audio, Dolby Atmos, Dolby. If you like what you’ve heard, please give us a 5-star rating, a positive review, and tell a friend - it encourages others to listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    44 min
  7. JOYHAVƎИ

    11/07/2024

    JOYHAVƎИ

    Dreams of cashing out of "the life" are shattered for Ava and Dale when a quiet night of laying low in a desert motel descends into chaos and death, leading to a fever dream of a town called JOYHAVƎИ, where nothing is as it appears and a strange man named Troy seems to offer the only way out. ​Created, Written, Directed & Sound Designed by JEFF SCHMIDT ominousthrill@gmail.com JOLENE ANDERSEN as AVA JOHN HENRY RICHARDSON as DALE JAMES LEWIS as POLICE OFFICER AARON GROBEN as TROY LISA STANLEY as MOTEL OPERATOR Additional voices: MEREDITH NUDO MARY ANNE STANEK SOHPIE FLACK JODY HANSEN LADY THETA JEFF SCHMIDT Song: La Llorona, performed by MELISSA MEDINA The VOICE of OMINOUS THRILL is Donna Frank Moore. Support OMINOUS THRILL at Ko-Fi All funds raised go toward the making of Ominous Thrill Visit OMINOUS THRILL Website Follow Jeff Schmidt on INSTAGRAM Message Jeff at OMINOUSTHRILL@GMAIL.COM To learn more about how you can support the making of Ominous Thrill, please visit https://ominousthrill.com/ OMINOUS THRILL is a proud member of the Fable and Folly network of Fiction Audio podcasts. Please support our sponsors and partners here https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ psychological horror, psychological suspense, psychological thriller, creature feature, horror stories, scary stories, chilling stories, horror, fiction, thriller, anthology, scary, spooky, creepy, disturbing, suspense, terror, uneasy, ominous, supernatural, supernatural suspense, paranormal, heart pounding, tension, thrilling, drama, full cast, full cast horror, female lead, audio drama, audio fiction, radio drama, immersive, spatial audio, 3D Audio, Dolby Atmos, Dolby. If you like what you’ve hear, please give us a 5-star rating, leave a positive review, and tell a friend - it encourages others to listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    46 min

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A multi-award winning anthology of horror, thrillers, and suspense brought to life with exceptional actors and vivid sound and music.  Each episode delivers a thrilling new character-driven horror story that spans genres of psychological horror, thrillers, suspense, creature features, and grounded tales where obsession, love, rage, and revenge clash in the murky worlds of the supernatural and paranormal. It’s like Black Mirror meets American Horror Story, where the monster is always close to home. Every thrilling Ominous Thrill tale is fully dramatized with exceptional voice talent and created in Dolby Atmos for stunning 3D Spatial Audio to immerse you in these creepy and devious stories fully. For the most intense experience, we recommend listening on headphones or earbuds.  Ominous Thrill is created by the acclaimed sound designer and director Jeff Schmidt, the creative force behind the vivid and immersive sounds of fiction-podcast thrillers Blood Ties and Aftershock and true crime mega-hit Dr. Death. If you enjoy OMINOUS THRILL, please leave a positive rating and a short review. Or tell a friend who loves good horror, Thriller, or Suspenseful fiction!  Learn more about OMINIOUS THRILL at https://ominousthrill.com/ Submit a story to OMINOUS THRILL at https://ominousthrill.com/submit EMAIL: ominousthrill@gmal.com OMINOUS THRILL is a proud member of the Fable and Folly network of Fiction Audio podcasts. Please support our sponsors and partners here: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/

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