My Horror History

bev Tew
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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.

  1. 2d ago ·  Bonus

    Team Building Turned Bloody: Corporate Retreat Review

    Welcome to this episode, where we sink our teeth into Corporate Retreat (2026), a savage horror-dark comedy directed by Aaron Fisher and co-written by Fisher and Kerri Lee Romeo (no relation to George A. Romero). The film centers on a group of ambitious, tech-bro executives whose luxury team-building escape devolves into a brutal, blood-soaked fight for survival. It boasts an impressive ensemble cast, including Odeya Rush, Zión Moreno, Ashton Sanders, Alan Ruck, Rosanna Arquette, and Kirby Johnson. Episode Highlights First Impressions & Screener Thanks: We start by thanking the PR team for sending over an early screener. The Concept: We dissect the film's premise—part Saw, part Ready or Not—and debate whether the "unlikable tech bros" dynamic made it easier to root for their demise. Pacing & Character Depth: Why spending an hour and a half with a group of walking egos left us struggling to find anyone to root for. Gore vs. Substance: Is the extreme violence driving the plot, or is it just masking thin storytelling? The Eye Scene: We share our visceral reactions to the most gruesome, eye-popping moment in the movie and debate whether anyone could actually survive it. Accidental Laughs: Giant syringes, bizarre cult-like retreat hosts, and the awkward line between intentional horror-comedy and hilarious movie absurdity. Connect & Support: Patreon: Support the show and access bonus content for free on our My Horror History Patreon. Socials: Follow along on Instagram @myhorrorhistory.pod. Featured Podcast: Check out the Surviving Horror Podcast on Spotify. #CorporateRetreat #HorrorComedy #HorrorMovies #FilmReview #Podcast #MovieReview #HorrorCommunity #Gorehound #Saw #ReadyOrNot #AlanRuck #OdeyaRush #RosannaArquette #Cinematography #DarkComedy #MyHorrorHistory #SurvivingHorror

    Team Building Turned Bloody: Corporate Retreat Review

  2. Aug 4

    My Horror History – Episode 13 - Lucy’s Terrors, Tech Scares & The Village

    In Episode 13, Bev is joined by the brilliant Lucy Foster, writer, filmmaker, and co-host of the Scream to Screen podcast! Lucy takes us back through her personal horror history, starting with how an early terror of the Goblin King in Labyrinth paved the way for a career behind the camera. We start with creepy ghost stories and continue into hidden gems, jump scares, tech company scares in Amsterdam, her top 5 horror films, and her upcoming Santa's Little Helper! 🔗 LINKS & RECOMMENDATIONS 🎙️ Scream to Screen Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2QAdgxxa0t336LiRe42iJs?si=151a7c26524e4507 📲 Scream to Screen Socials: Follow them at @scream_to_screen 🎬 Independent Horror Society: A fantastic resource for fans & creators alike: https://independenthorrorsociety.com/ 📱 CONNECT WITH MY HORROR HISTORY Patreon (Join for FREE!): patreon.com/cw/MyHorrorHistory Instagram / BlueSky / Threads: @myhorrorhistory.pod Facebook: Search "My Horror History Podcast" Email Us: myhorrorhistory.pod@gmail.com If you enjoyed this episode, please Like, Follow, & Subscribe on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! Leave us a rating and review to help get the show out into the dark. Stay spooky! 🕯️ #MyHorrorHistory #HorrorPodcast #IndieHorror #ScreamToScreen #LucyFoster #HorrorMovies #HorrorFilms #Labyrinth #Goosebumps #TheRing #GhostShip #ItFollows #TheOrphanage #LakeMungo #TheVillage #Host #ShaunOfTheDead #ScaryMovie #DoctorSleep #Scream #Gremlins #TheWickerMan #TalkToMe #SantasLittleHelper #IndependentHorrorSociety #JumpScares #HorrorFans #FilmmakingPodcast

    My Horror History – Episode 13 - Lucy’s Terrors, Tech Scares & The Village

  3. Jul 7

    My Horror History – Episode 12 - Janine’s Frights, Found Footage & Final Destinations

    Grab your headphones and turn off the lights! On this episode, we are sitting down with the ultimate horror cinephile, Janine @graeaehorror, to dissect a lifetime of genre obsession. From being layout-level traumatised by Tim Curry’s Pennywise at six years old to consuming three to four horror features a day as an adult, Janine shares her incredible journey through the dark side of cinema. We dive deep into why practical effects will always reign supreme over CGI, the immersive brilliance of found footage, and why she pulls zero punches with a few possibly spicy unpopular opinions, yes, Longlegs, we are looking at you! 📢 EXCLUSIVE FESTIVAL ANNOUNCEMENT!Since we recorded this chat, Janine has been busy masterminding something incredible for the UK indie horror scene. We are thrilled to share that the Shared Sight Film Festival is officially coming to Nottingham, UK this September! Curated by Graeae Horror in collaboration with Strange Little Obsessions, this festival is going to be an incredible showcase of independent horror cinema. Want to get involved or attend? Here are the vital stats: When: Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th September 2026 Where: Crowne Plaza, Nottingham, UK Submissions: Calling all indie filmmakers! The final submission deadline is 1 July. Submit your work via filmfreeway.com/sharedsightfestival Tickets & Info: Keep your eyes peeled at strangelittleobsessions.co.uk Be sure to follow @sharedsightfilmfest, @graeaehorror, and @strangelittleobsessions on socials for all the latest updates! Listen, support, and connect with us below: 💀 Connect with My Horror History: Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/MyHorrorHistory Follow us on Social Media: @myhorrorhistory.pod Get in touch via Email: myhorrorhistory.pod@gmail.com 👁️ Connect with Janine & Graeae Horror: Follow Janine's Socials: @graeaehorror Check out Graeae Horror: @strangelittleobsessions 🎬 Friends Mentioned in This Episode: A Year in Horror Podcast (hosted by Paul Waller): AYIH Discover the Horror Podcast: DTH Don't forget to follow and leave a 5-star rating on Spotify if you're loving our trips down memory lane. Hit that notification bell so you never miss a weekly scare! #HorrorPodcast #MyHorrorHistory #HorrorCommunity #FoundFootage #JHorror #PracticalEffects #FilmFestivals #MovieRecommendations #TalkToMe #AlienEarth #Babadook #IndieHorror

    My Horror History – Episode 12 - Janine’s Frights, Found Footage & Final Destinations

  4. Jun 2

    My Horror History – Episode 11 - Alan Elm Street Fears, Hellraiser Icons & Modern Monsters

    Episode Description: Grab your popcorn and turn the lights down! On this episode of My Horror History, I am joined by a very special guest—my wonderful cousin, Alan Lloyd! We’re keeping it in the family this week as we dive deep into Alan’s personal journey through the horror genre. We track his cinematic evolution from his very first childhood scares all the way to his ultimate final frights. From classic slashers and supernatural dread to brutal modern thrillers and creature features, we cover an absolute mountain of horror history. Websites & Resources Mentioned: The Horror Codex – The ultimate movie database for horror fans (think Letterboxd, but exclusively for horror!). Filter thousands of films by genre, decade, country, and streaming platform. Check it out at: horrorcodex.com I love hearing your thoughts, theories, and personal horror histories! Come join the community and say hello: Patreon: Join the inner circle for exclusive bonus content at patreon.com/cw/MyHorrorHistory Instagram: @myhorrorhistory.pod BlueSky & Threads: @myhorrorhistory.pod Facebook: Search for My Horror History Podcast to join our page! Email: Got a spooky story or want to get in touch? Drop me a line at myhorrorhistory.pod@gmail.com Next Week on the Podcast:Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss next week's episode, where I'll be sitting down with the brilliant Geanine from Graeae Horror to explore her own horror history! 🕸️ Follow & Get in Touch!

    My Horror History – Episode 11 - Alan Elm Street Fears, Hellraiser Icons & Modern Monsters

  5. Apr 21 ·  Bonus

    My Horror History: Top Horror of 2025 — Risen From the Editing Crypt

    It’s finally here, the episode that clawed its way out of the editing crypt. In this instalment of My Horror History, I’m counting down my five favourite horror films of 2025: the movies that thrilled me, chilled me, and refused to leave my brain long after the credits rolled. But I’m not wandering through the year’s horrors alone. I’m joined by two brilliant guests from the horror podcasting world: Paul Waller from A Year in Horror Sam Munster from Horror Hyperfixations Each of them brings their own top picks from 2025, making this a packed celebration of the year’s ghosts, ghouls, slashers, and surprises. Whether you’re catching up on what you missed or revisiting your favourites, settle in, we’re diving deep into the best horror that 2025 had to offer. #MyHorrorHistory#HorrorPodcast#HorrorCommunity#IndiePodcasts#PodcastRecommendations#HorrorFans#HorrorMovies#HorrorFilms#ScaryMovies#HorrorReview#HorrorDiscussion#BestHorrorMoviesOf2025#2025HorrorMovies#Horror2025#TopHorrorMovies2025#BestHorror2025#YearInHorror2025#NewHorrorReleases2025#HorrorMovieRankings#HorrorMovieRecommendations#PaulWaller#AYearInHorror#SamMunster#HorrorHyperFixations#HorrorPodcastUK#HorrorCommunityPodcast#ScariestMovies2025#HorrorRoundup#HorrorCountdown#HorrorPodcasters#HorrorContentCreator

    My Horror History: Top Horror of 2025 — Risen From the Editing Crypt

  6. Apr 7

    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

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

  7. Apr 7

    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

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

  8. Mar 3

    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

    My Horror History – Episode 08: Sam Munster – From Childhood Frights to Hatchet, Hill House & Beyond
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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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  • Creator
    bev Tew
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © bev Tew
  • Show Website
    My Horror History

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