Welcome to That’s Entertainment, the show where we talk about movies, television, and the things Hollywood does that make us wonder, “Who thought that was a good idea?”I’m Chris Brown, and joining me always is the man the myth and the legend Mr. Michael Nichols, and today, we’re getting scared — because this episode is all about horror!Horror has been terrifying audiences for more than a century, and somehow, we keep coming back for more. Give Hollywood a creepy house, a dark hallway, a strange noise in the basement and somebody who says, “I’ll go check it out” — and we’re buying tickets!But horror isn’t just about scares. It’s big business.Today, we’re looking at the rise of the horror industry, why horror movies can be incredibly profitable, and how they continue to perform at the box office — sometimes beating movies with budgets that are ten times bigger.We’ll also talk about Halloween, and why October becomes the Super Bowl of horror. From movie theatres to television and streaming, Halloween gives scary movies a huge seasonal boost.And then there are slashers — masked killers, mysterious murderers, and teenagers who apparently have never learned the most basic rule of horror: DON’T SAY YOU'LL BE RIGHT BACK, or don't lose your virginity at the height of a mysterious killing spree near Camp Crystal Lake. We’ll take a look at what actually makes a great slasher, or as Michael calls it “B HORROR FILMS,” how the genre has evolved, and why audiences still love it.But what happens when horror tries to get serious?We’ll examine how critics and major awards have treated the genre, from The Exorcist and The Silence of the Lambs to Get Out and The Substance — and why horror has sometimes had to fight for respect despite its enormous popularity.And finally, we’re taking the scares to the small screen, looking at horror television and how shows like The Haunting of Hill House, American Horror Story and The Terror have helped change the way critics look at television horror.So whether you love horror, hate horror, or spend the entire movie hiding behind your popcorn...We’ve got something for you.Turn down the lights, lock the doors, and whatever you do...DON’T GO INTO THE BASEMENT!------Follow Us On Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crossborderpodcast/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@crossborderpodcast Blusky: https://bsky.app/profile/crossbordernetwork.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrossBorderInterviews/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/crossborderinterviews/ Website: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/That's Entertainment is Part of the Cross Border Network© 2026
