The Sunday Scaries

Travis Talaric
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Horror film buffs Ricky Townsend and Travis Talaric explore their favorite scary movies.  New releases, classics, and everything in between.

  1. Sinners (2025) with Ayron La'Vell Walker

    JAN 11 · VIDEO

    Sinners (2025) with Ayron La'Vell Walker

    With awards season just getting started, it's time to let in one of 2025's best horror, if not best overall films, in Ryan Coogler's Sinners.  Rick and Trav welcome filmmaker Ayron La'Vell Walker, as they cover customary vampire etiquette and the outsized impact this genre film has had on the culture.

    1h 8m
  2. Black Christmas (1974)

    12/14/2025 · VIDEO

    Black Christmas (1974)

    Tis the season for Rick and Trav to unbox one of their favorite Christmas horror films in Bob Clark's 1974 grand daddy of slashers, Black Christmas. (00:00) - Random Banter (03:22) - Favorite Holiday Movies (05:50)- Movie News (08:03) - Intro (09:34) - Synopsis (10:54) - Overall Thoughts (16:11) - Themes (20:13) - Production Notes (26:30) - Casting (35:05) - Scare-O-Meter -Spoilers Beyond this point!- (36:22) - Highlights (42:30) - Deep Cuts (43:49) - Awards (01:11:04) - Scream King / Queen

    1h 15m
  3. Five Nights at Freddy's 2 (2025) with Gen-Z Edie & KB

    12/11/2025 · VIDEO

    Five Nights at Freddy's 2 (2025) with Gen-Z Edie & KB

    Rick and Trav show their age by needing to bring in reinforcements by way of Gen Z Edie (accompanied by her dad, KB) to help unpack this latest adaptation of the popular video game franchise, Five Nights at Freddy's. We discuss wrongful allegations towards Bowling for Soup, Megan Fox's thumbs, and Josh Hutcherson's wardrobe choices in this film.  (00:00) - Random Banter (01:35) - Introducing Gen Z Edie & KB (05:30) - Movie News (Netflix & WB) (09:38) - Intro / FNAF 2 Theatrical Experience (12:13) - Synopsis (15:43) - Overall Thoughts (31:21) - FNAF Lore w/ Gen Z Edie (34:11) - Production Notes (43:05) - Casting (51:08) - Scare-O-Meter -Spoilers Beyond this point!- (55:55) - Deep Cuts (59:05) - Highlights (01:02:30) - Awards (01:48:43) - Scream King / Queen Award

    1h 52m
  4. Thanksgiving (2023)

    11/23/2025 · VIDEO

    Thanksgiving (2023)

    Rick and Trav share all that they're thankful for from the second best fake trailer-turned-movie (hat tip to MACHETE) in Eli Roth's 2023 THANKSGIVING.  A slasher served with questionable ethics of Patrick Dempsey's “Sexiest Man Alive“ win, a slice of Neck Glass Guy, and even a dash of tasteful cannibalism, this one has it all. (00:00) - Teasing the 1st Annual Spooky Awards on Dec 21st (3:25) - Intro / Synopsis / Where We Saw It (7:44) - Overall Thoughts (15:30) - Analysis  (19:21) - Production Notes (26:30) - Casting (31:54) - The Real John Carver (34:21) - Scare-O-Meter  (36:06) - Deep Cuts [Spoilers here on out] (43:39) - Highlights (48:52) - Awards (1:26:52) - Outro / Coming Up Next

    1h 30m
  5. Keeper (2025)

    11/17/2025 · VIDEO

    Keeper (2025)

    Rick & Trav tackle Osgood Perkins' new folk horror KEEPER, his third collaboration with Neon in two years. We discuss movie theatre etiquette, 1950's needle drops, and whether chocolate cake is overrated, underrated, or perfectly rated.  (00:00) - Banter (6:02) - Teasing the Annual Spooky Awards Episode (7:17) - Intro / Theatre Experience / Overall Thoughts (22:27) - Analysis (28:18) - Production Notes (32:49) - Casting (39:01) - Scare-o-Meter Rating  (39:43) - Highlights / Spoilers after this point! (42:31) - Deep Cuts  (46:44) - Awards (01:22:18) - Outro / Coming Up Next

    1h 26m
  6. Longlegs (2024)

    11/09/2025 · VIDEO

    Longlegs (2024)

    In preparation for Osgood Perkins' upcoming release KEEPER, Rick and Trav slowly recover their memories of Perkins' 2024 horror hit, LONGLEGS.  Favorite Nic Cage performances, Perkins familial ties, making deals with Mr. Downstairs, and so much more to make our listeners happy as peaches.  HAIL THE SUNDAY SCARIES! (00:00) - A Short Nic Cage Story (03:15) Intro / Best Horror Films of 2024 (5:20) Overall Thoughts / Analysis (13:00) Production Notes / Osgood Perkins' Influences (32:32) Casting / Our Favorite Nic Cage Performances (44:16) Scare-O-Meter  (45:38) Highlights (52:40) Awards (01:25:37) Outro / Coming Soon

    1h 28m
  7. Frankenstein (2025)

    11/02/2025 · VIDEO

    Frankenstein (2025)

    It's ALIVE!!!  Rick and Trav resurrect their love for gothic horror as they cover Guillermo del Toro's new take on Mary Shelley's Frankenstein.  We debate how common confusing Frankenstein for his monster is and come together in our disappointment that we were teased with a variant of the Creature where he has Syphilis that ultimately does not pan out. (00:00) - Post-Halloween Banter (05:00) - Horror Movie News (06:40) - Intro / Where We Saw It (14:27) - Overall Thoughts / Analysis (30:28) - Production Notes (47:47) - Novel vs. Movie (50:53) - Awards (01:37:27) - Outro / Coming Soon

    1h 39m
  8. BONUS EP: Halloween (1978) The Watch-Along

    10/28/2025 · VIDEO

    BONUS EP: Halloween (1978) The Watch-Along

    Why settle for a Director's commentary when you can listen to Trav and Rick provide their own shot-by-shot commentary as they watch John Carpenter's iconic Halloween (1978).  We'll tell you when to press play on the movie so that you can listen to our audio as you watch along with us.

    1h 36m
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Horror film buffs Ricky Townsend and Travis Talaric explore their favorite scary movies.  New releases, classics, and everything in between.

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  • Creator
    Travis Talaric
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    The Sunday Scaries

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