9 Lives Horror Club

9 Lives Horror Club
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Spooky, sharp, and just self-aware enough to be dangerous. Welcome to 9 Lives Horror Club, where long-time besties Ben and Cheyenne use horror movies to unpack the very real fears, behaviors, and blind spots hiding beneath the blood. Each week, Ben brings the bold hot takes. Chey brings her background in psychology and English literature to dissect the trauma, symbolism, and uncomfortable truths lurking under the surface. Together, they argue, laugh, and occasionally defend the character everyone else hates. This isn’t just a recap podcast. It’s a conversation about what horror reveal

  1. 4d ago

    Paranormal Activity (2007) | Found Footage Genius, Relationship Red Flags & Demon Lore

    Happy Friday, Club Members! 📹 Ghostly footprints, Ouija board flare-ups, and the most toxic boyfriend in horror history - we’re kicking off Spooky Season with Oren Peli’s 2007 found-footage phenomenon, Paranormal Activity! With a micro-budget of just $15,000, this movie completely revolutionized low-budget horror and set the standard for 2000s supernatural cinema. Join us as we dissect why this simple bedroom setup still terrifies audiences, break down the metaphor of the haunting as a toxic relationship, and ask the ultimate question: is the demon actually a girl's girl for targeting Micah? In this episode, we break down: The wild $15K budget story and how Steven Spielberg was scared of this movie Why Micah’s decision-making is the real horror story of the movie Unhinged Letterboxd reviews and fan reactions If you loved this deep dive, help us feed the algorithm! Hit Follow, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a fellow horror fan (or your local entity). CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Intro & Spooky Season Kickoff 00:09 – Production History, $15k Budget Lore & Trigger Warnings 00:16 – Paranormal Activity Full Movie Recap 00:46 – Deep Dive Analysis & Relationship Metaphors 01:02 – The Best (and Worst) Letterboxd Reviews 01:07 – Final Verdict & Next Episode Teaser (The Backrooms) JOIN THE CLUB & FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS: 📸 Instagram & TikTok: @9LivesHorrorClub 💬 Reddit (Join the discussion): r/9LivesHorrorClub 🎬 Letterboxd: Check Out Our Movie Reviews 📺 YouTube: Watch Us On YouTube 📘 Facebook: 9 Lives Horror Club 🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and wherever you get your spooky fix!

  2. Sep 25

    Devil (2010) | Accountability as Redemption and Tired Stereotypes

    Hello Club Members! This week we are holding the elevator for you as we discuss John Erick Dowdie's...morally interesting.... Devil. This movie intends to, and technically does, discuss morality, accountability, and redemption. However, the tropes and stereotypes used to craft this story and teach the lesson are tired, dumb, and cringey. Join us as we dissect how each key character in this movie is just a racist/sexist stereotype at work. If you loved this deep dive, help us feed the algorithm! Hit Follow, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a fellow horror fan (or your local circus performer). CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Intro & Weekly Catch-Up 00:09 – Movie Trivia, Production History & Trigger Warnings 00:18 – Devil Full Movie Recap 00:49– Analysis 01:17 – Letterboxd Reviews 01:25 – Final Verdict & Next Episode Teaser (Paranormal Activity) JOIN THE CLUB & FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS: 📸 Instagram & TikTok: @9LivesHorrorClub 💬 Reddit (Join the discussion): r/9LivesHorrorClub 🎬 Letterboxd: Check Out Our Movie Reviews 📺 YouTube: Watch Us On YouTube 📘 Facebook: 9 Lives Horror Club 🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and wherever you get your spooky fix!

  3. Sep 18

    Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988) | Cult Classic Breakdown & Movie Review

    Honk honk, Club Members! 🤡 Space-circus tents, cotton candy cocoons, and popcorn snakes! This week, we’re diving headfirst into Stephen Chiodo’s 1988 chaotic cult classic, Killer Klowns From Outer Space! While the plot might be total popcorn-brained absurdity, the practical effects, insane creative ambition, and wild behind-the-scenes financial history make this one of the most entertaining horror-comedies ever made. Join us as we dissect how a troupe of alien clowns managed to terrorize Crescent Cove, and why this movie still holds a special place in 80s horror history. In this episode, we cover: The wild budget and financial backstory behind the Chiodo Brothers' masterpiece Why this 80s creature feature remains an unbeatable cult favorite Unhinged Letterboxd reviews and fan takes If you loved this deep dive, help us feed the algorithm! Hit Follow, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a fellow horror fan (or your local circus performer). CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Intro & Weekly Catch-Up00:08 – Movie Trivia, Production History & Trigger Warnings00:21 – Killer Klowns From Outer Space Full Movie Recap01:16 – Analysis 01:25 – The Best (and Worst) Letterboxd Reviews01:31 – Final Verdict & Next Episode Teaser (Devil) JOIN THE CLUB & FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS: 📸 Instagram & TikTok: @9LivesHorrorClub 💬 Reddit (Join the discussion): r/9LivesHorrorClub 🎬 Letterboxd: Check Out Our Movie Reviews 📺 YouTube: Watch Us On YouTube 📘 Facebook: 9 Lives Horror Club 🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and wherever you get your spooky fix!

  4. Sep 11

    Evil Dead (2013) | Addiction, Withdrawal, and Sacrifice

    Hello Club Members, and Happy Friday! This week, we are discussing Fede Alvarez’s iconic adaptation of the cult classic: Evil Dead (2013)! Even though the foundation is a pretty basic and surface-level message on addiction, this Evil Dead reboot keeps the camp, killer practical effects, and manages to improve THAT tree scene to be less terrible.... but did we need it at all? Join us as we break down how these demon-zombies represent the harmful effects of addiction and withdrawal on the user and those around them. each If you enjoyed the episode, please take a second to like, follow, leave a review, and share it with your friends and family (or even your local deadite, that's none of our business). We will be fully back to normal this week, so keep an eye out for those pitches and polls! Staaaaaayyyy spooky, and we'll see you next time for Killer Klowns from Outer Space🐾 00:00 – Intro & Spooky Rants 00:06 – Movie Facts & Trigger Warnings 00:16 – Movie Recap (fill in when ready!) 01:01 – Deep Dive Analysis 01:18 – Letterboxd Reviews 01:23 – Outro SOCIALS: Instagram & TikTok: ⁠@9LivesHorrorClub⁠ Facebook: ⁠9 Lives Horror Club Facebook⁠ Reddit (Keep the hot takes rolling): ⁠r/9LivesHorrorClub⁠ Letterboxd: ⁠Check Out Our Movie Reviews⁠ YouTube: ⁠Watch Us On YouTube⁠ Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your spooky fix!

  5. Sep 4 ·  Bonus

    [FROM THE VAULT] Black Christmas (1974) | The Unreleased Pilot!

    Surprise! 🗝️✨ While Chey and Ben are away on vacation, we are unlocking the 9 Lives Horror Club vault and releasing... our very first recorded episode ever. Before we had video, before we dialed in our audio setup, and back when we were still figuring out how to run a podcast, we recorded this deep dive on Bob Clark’s proto-slasher classic, Black Christmas (1974)! 🎄🩸 In this raw, unedited lost pilot, we break down: The real-life murders that inspired the film 🕵️‍♀️ The iconic (and very 70s) sorority outfits 🧥✨ Jess’s specific, frantic way of answering the house phone: "HELLOO?!" 📞 Reproductive rights, bodily autonomy, and Peter being the absolute worst boyfriend in slasher history 🚩 The clever use of the Christ Figure trope ✝️ Plus all the general, unhinged 1970s silliness that makes this movie an all-time fun watch! It’s rough around the edges, it’s noisy, and it’s a total time capsule of where we started, but the hot takes are 100% pure 9 Lives. Bear with our early-days audio, laugh along with us, and we’ll be back on September 11th with fresh, brand-new episodes! 🐾 Staaaaaayyyy spooky! 🩸 and we will see you next week for a surprise movieeee!!

  6. Aug 21

    IT Chapter One (2017) | Facing Fears, Chosen Family, & Stephen King’s Writing of Women

    Hello Club Members, and Happy Friday! 🎈 This week, we are taking on Andy Muschietti’s blockbuster adaptation of the Stephen King classic: IT Chapter One (2017)! For being such a big clown fan, Ben isn't entirely sold on this one. Don't get us wrong—the acting and production value are phenomenal, and at its heart, it’s an endearing story about losing innocence, facing trauma, and the power of chosen family. But we have to talk about Stephen King being an absolute freak when it comes to writing female characters... even when they're 11 years old. Tag along as we break down each Loser's individual fears and abusive home lives, that infamous book scene that should have never seen the light of day, and how on earth Henry Bowers walked away without a severe brain injury. If you enjoyed the episode, please take a second to like, follow, leave a review, and share it with your friends and family (or even your local shapeshifting sewer clown, that's none of our business). Don't forget to let us know in the comments: if Pennywise was after you, what fear is he embodying? We’ll be taking a quick break for vacations and birthdays, returning on September 11th, but keep an eye on our socials for plenty of content to keep you company in the meantime! Staaaaaayyyy spooky, and we'll see you on 9/11 for a surprise movie! 🎈🐾 00:00 – Intro & Spooky Rants 00:07 – Movie Facts & Trigger Warnings 00:16 – Movie Recap (fill in when ready!) 01:15 – Deep Dive Analysis 01:35 – Letterboxd Reviews 01:39 – Outro SOCIALS: Instagram & TikTok: @9LivesHorrorClub Facebook: 9 Lives Horror Club Facebook Reddit (Keep the hot takes rolling): r/9LivesHorrorClub Letterboxd: Check Out Our Movie Reviews YouTube: Watch Us On YouTube Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your spooky fix!

  7. Aug 14

    The Omen (1976) | Political Corruption, Gaslighting, & 70s Misogyny

    Hello Club Members, and Happy Friday! This week, we are diving into Richard Donner’s iconic, satanic-panic, religiously charged classic: The Omen (1976)! While the movie itself can feel a bit surface-level at times, the underlying political and social commentary cuts deep. We’re breaking down why the Anti-Christ being birthed specifically out of American political power makes total sense; from the very first scene where Robert Thorne lies to his wife, to the birthday party photo-ops where Katherine only holds Damien when the cameras are rolling. We also take a hard look at how the 1970s societal norms leak into the background of this film: everyone gaslighting Katherine to high hell, treating her postpartum depression as a selfish excuse, HIPAA rights being nowhere in sight, and the film's conflicting depiction of women (are women expected to sacrifice themselves for men, or are they just inherently fickle to the Devil?). No (grave) stone will be left unturned! If you enjoyed the episode, please take a second to like, follow, leave a review, and share it with your friends and family (or even your satanic nanny, that's none of our business). Don't forget to keep an eye on our Instagram to vote for what movie we cover next! Staaaaaayyyy spooky, and we'll see you next week for IT! 🎈🐾 TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Intro & Spooky Rants 00:17 – Movie Facts & Trigger Warnings 00:28 – Movie Recap 01:15 – Deep Dive Analysis 01:36 – Reviews 01:40 – Outro LINKS Instagram & TikTok: @9LivesHorrorClub Facebook: 9 Lives Horror Club Facebook Reddit (Keep the hot takes rolling): r/9LivesHorrorClub Letterboxd: Check Out Our Movie Reviews YouTube: Watch Us On YouTube Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your spooky fix!

  8. Aug 7

    Obsession (2026) Incel Behavior, Consent, & Male Entitlement

    This week, we are obsessing over Curry Barker’s divisive, horrifying, cultural phenomenon that exposes the subtle, everyday realities of abuse: Obsession (2026)! We’re breaking down the deeper meaning of the film, examining the real-world implications of how audiences (and men) are reacting to it, and exploring what happens when women’s autonomy is stripped away. Plus, we’re tackling the burning question on everyone’s mind: Did Nikki actually have feelings for Bear? If you enjoyed the episode, please take a second to like, follow, leave a review, and share it with your friends and family (or even your local snarky, crystal shop employee—that's none of our business). Don't forget to keep an eye on our Instagram to vote for what movie we cover next! Staaaaaayyyy spooky, and we'll see you next week for The Omen! 🐾 TIMESTAMPS: Intro - Spooky Rants: 00:00 - 00:08 Movie Facts & Trigger Warnings: 00:08 - 00:17 Recap: 00:17 - 01:17 Analysis: 01:17 - 02:04 Reviews: 02:04 - 02:09 Follow the Club:Instagram/TikTok: @9LivesHorrorClubFacebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586924439952⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your spooky fix Keep the hot takes rolling:⁠⁠https://www.reddit.com/r/9LivesHorrorClub/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check Out Our Reviews: LetterBoxd: ⁠⁠https://boxd.it/hYN3H⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch On:YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@9LivesHorrorClub⁠

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Spooky, sharp, and just self-aware enough to be dangerous. Welcome to 9 Lives Horror Club, where long-time besties Ben and Cheyenne use horror movies to unpack the very real fears, behaviors, and blind spots hiding beneath the blood. Each week, Ben brings the bold hot takes. Chey brings her background in psychology and English literature to dissect the trauma, symbolism, and uncomfortable truths lurking under the surface. Together, they argue, laugh, and occasionally defend the character everyone else hates. This isn’t just a recap podcast. It’s a conversation about what horror reveal

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  • Creator
    9 Lives Horror Club
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    46
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 9 Lives Horror Club
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