Once Upon a Nightmare - A Horror Podcast

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Lorraine is the host and creator of Once Upon a Nightmare: A Gen X Journey Through Horror. Her obsession with the genre started back in the 1980s, long before she was actually allowed to watch the films—spending hours in local video rental shops staring at the gory artwork on the back of VHS cases and letting her imagination run wild. Blending horror history, fascinating behind-the-scenes trivia, candid movie reviews, and fun Top 5 countdowns. Lorraine covers everything from 1970s Video Nasties and golden-era slashers to modern releases. Grab your popcorn, lock the cellar doors, and join the conversation!

Episodes

  1. 1h ago

    Fear Street: Prom Queen – 80s Slashes, Prom Drama & Gen X Nostalgia (feat. Special Guest!)

    Host Lorraine and a fellow Gen X guest Raye from Being Bookish check into Shadyside High in 1988 for Fear Street: Prom Queen! Deep-dive into 80s slasher tropes, kills, and R.L. Stine lore. Inspired by R.L. Stine’s iconic book series, this entry takes us straight back to our teenage stomping grounds. As two Gen Xers who lived through the golden age of 80s VHS slashers, secondary school prom drama, and zero mobile phones, we break down whether this new chapter captures that authentic vintage horror magic. Being Bookish - https://beingbookish.co.uk Join the Conversation: Does reading the book impace how you view the film? Thank you for listening and don’t forget to rate and review on Apple, Spotify and Podchaser. For updates, reviews and behind the scenes info follow via one or all of the below options: Instagram – @onceuponanightmarepodcast Threads @onceuponanightmarepodcast Facebook - @onceuponanightmare Email - onceuponanightmarepod@gmail.com Once Upon A Nightmare is hosted, produced, researched, recorded and edited by me, Lorraine. Music: Sleepless City by Keys of Moon [ Electronica / Synthwave / 80s / Disco ] - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ao0EQR96Nyg Sleepless City by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    Fear Street: Prom Queen – 80s Slashes, Prom Drama & Gen X Nostalgia (feat. Special Guest!)

  2. Oct 27

    Ranking Every Ghostface Killer (Scream 1–7) – From Worst to Best

    What’s your favorite scary movie? This week on Once Upon a Nightmare, host Lorraine is taking a trip down memory lane to rank every single Ghostface killer across the entire Scream franchise—from Scream (1996) all the way through Scream 7! Growing up in the 70s and 80s surrounded by horror titans like Leatherface, Michael Myers, Jason Voorhees, and Freddy Krueger, the arrival of Ghostface in 1996 brought a completely different, human energy to slasher cinema. Clumsy, vulnerable, and getting the absolute shit kicked out of him by teenage girls, Ghostface changed the genre forever. In this special ranking episode, Lorraine counts down all 16 killers from worst to best, dissecting their motives, body counts, unmasking reveals, and psychological damage. Join the Conversation: Thank you for listening and don’t forget to rate and review on Apple, Spotify and Podchaser. For updates, reviews and behind the scenes info follow via one or all of the below options: Instagram – @onceuponanightmarepodcast Threads @onceuponanightmarepodcast Facebook - @onceuponanightmare Email - onceuponanightmarepod@gmail.com Once Upon A Nightmare is hosted, produced, researched, recorded and edited by me, Lorraine. Music: Sleepless City by Keys of Moon [ Electronica / Synthwave / 80s / Disco ] - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ao0EQR96Nyg Sleepless City by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    Ranking Every Ghostface Killer (Scream 1–7) – From Worst to Best

  3. Oct 19

    The Shining (1980) Kubrick’s Madness & Cabin Fever

    Grab your axe and step onto the elevator! This week on Once Upon a Nightmare, host Lorraine is joined by Raye from Being Bookish as they check into the snowbound Overlook Hotel to dissect Stanley Kubrick’s 1980 psychological horror masterpiece, The Shining. Unbeknown to us we watched an extended version of The Shining, seeing scenes we have never seen before. We also cover the Stephen King novel of the same name over at Being Bookish - https://beingbookish.co.uk Join the Conversation: Does reading the book impace how you view the film? Thank you for listening and don’t forget to rate and review on Apple, Spotify and Podchaser. For updates, reviews and behind the scenes info follow via one or all of the below options: Instagram – @onceuponanightmarepodcast Threads @onceuponanightmarepodcast Facebook - @onceuponanightmare Email - onceuponanightmarepod@gmail.com Once Upon A Nightmare is hosted, produced, researched, recorded and edited by me, Lorraine. Music: Sleepless City by Keys of Moon [ Electronica / Synthwave / 80s / Disco ] - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ao0EQR96Nyg Sleepless City by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    The Shining (1980) Kubrick’s Madness & Cabin Fever

  4. Oct 12

    The Blair Witch Project (1999)

    Put down the map and step into the Black Hills of Burkittsville! In this episode of Once Upon a Nightmare, host Lorraine dives into the 1999 found-footage film, The Blair Witch Project, directed by Daniel Myrick and Eduardo Sánchez. We go back to a time where a trip to the woods was not equipped with GPS and the sheer terror of getting genuinely lost in the middle of nowhere without a digital safety net was something we deeply understood. Join the Conversation: Thank you for listening and don’t forget to rate and review on Apple, Spotify and Podchaser. For updates, reviews and behind the scenes info follow via one or all of the below options: Instagram – @onceuponanightmarepodcast Threads @onceuponanightmarepodcast Facebook - @onceuponanightmare Email - onceuponanightmarepod@gmail.com Once Upon A Nightmare is hosted, produced, researched, recorded and edited by me, Lorraine. Music: Sleepless City by Keys of Moon [ Electronica / Synthwave / 80s / Disco ] - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ao0EQR96Nyg Sleepless City by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    The Blair Witch Project (1999)

  5. Oct 5

    Top 5 Horror Movie Icons Ranked & Analysed

    Lock your doors and check under the bed! In this episode of Once Upon a Nightmare, host Lorraine breaks down the heavy hitters, the ultimate Mount Rushmore of horror franchise villains who defined decades of cinematic terror. We explore the accidental prop design behind their terrifying looks, the psychological fears they tap into, and why their legends continue to rule the box office. Join the Conversation: Thank you for listening and don’t forget to rate and review on Apple, Spotify and Podchaser. For updates, reviews and behind the scenes info follow via one or all of the below options: Instagram – @onceuponanightmarepodcast Threads @onceuponanightmarepodcast Facebook - @onceuponanightmare Email - onceuponanightmarepod@gmail.com Once Upon A Nightmare is hosted, produced, researched, recorded and edited by me, Lorraine. Music: Sleepless City by Keys of Moon [ Electronica / Synthwave / 80s / Disco ] - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ao0EQR96Nyg Sleepless City by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    Top 5 Horror Movie Icons Ranked & Analysed

  6. Sep 28

    Late Night with the Devil | Live TV Meets Demonic Possession

    Turn down the studio lights and clear the airwaves! In this episode of Once Upon a Nightmare, host Lorraine dives into the 2023 found-footage sensation Late Night with the Devil, directed by Cameron and Colin Cairnes. Set on Halloween night in 1977, the film follows struggling talk show host Jack Delroy (played brilliantly by David Dastmalchian) as he attempts a live televised exorcism to save his failing ratings, with catastrophic, blood-soaked results. Are you a believer in the supernatural? Join the Conversation: Thank you for listening and don’t forget to rate and review on Apple, Spotify and Podchaser. For updates, reviews and behind the scenes info follow via one or all of the below options: Instagram – @onceuponanightmarepodcast Threads @onceuponanightmarepodcast Facebook - @onceuponanightmare Email - onceuponanightmarepod@gmail.com Once Upon A Nightmare is hosted, produced, researched, recorded and edited by me, Lorraine. Music: Sleepless City by Keys of Moon [ Electronica / Synthwave / 80s / Disco ] - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ao0EQR96Nyg Sleepless City by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    Late Night with the Devil | Live TV Meets Demonic Possession

  7. Sep 21

    Who Is the Ultimate Horror Survivor? Our Top 5 Final Girls Ranked

    Who belongs on the Mount Rushmore of horror survivors? Welcome back to Once Upon a Nightmare! In our third launch-day episode, host Lorraine breaks down the ultimate horror archetype: the Final Girl. From 1970s slashers to modern survival icons, we countdown our Top 5 Final Girls of all time. What makes a truly great survivor—resourcefulness, grit, booby traps, and pure refusal to die, while tracing how the trope evolved from helpless scream queens to battle-hardened heroines who fight back on their own terms. Join the Conversation: Thank you for listening and don’t forget to rate and review on Apple, Spotify and Podchaser. For updates, reviews and behind the scenes info follow via one or all of the below options: Instagram – @onceuponanightmarepodcast Threads @onceuponanightmarepodcast Facebook - @onceuponanightmare Email - onceuponanightmarepod@gmail.com Once Upon A Nightmare is hosted, produced, researched, recorded and edited by me, Lorraine. Music: Sleepless City by Keys of Moon [ Electronica / Synthwave / 80s / Disco ] - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ao0EQR96Nyg Sleepless City by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    Who Is the Ultimate Horror Survivor? Our Top 5 Final Girls Ranked

  8. Sep 21

    Wes Craven's A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) Review, BTS Secrets & Freddy Krueger Lore

    One, two, Freddy’s coming for you... Welcome back to Once Upon a Nightmare! Host Lorraine takes a deep dive into Wes Craven’s groundbreaking 1984 classic, A Nightmare on Elm Street. In this episode, we explore how Craven reinvented the slasher genre by bringing horror into the one place we're supposed to be safe, our dreams. We break down the chilling real-world news articles about medical mysteries that inspired the plot, the childhood terrors behind Freddy Krueger's iconic look, and how a low-budget indie film built New Line Cinema into "The House That Freddy Built", before reviewing the movie. Join the Conversation: Thank you for listening and don’t forget to rate and review on Apple, Spotify and Podchaser. For updates, reviews and behind the scenes info follow via one or all of the below options: Instagram – @onceuponanightmarepodcast Threads @onceuponanightmarepodcast Facebook - @onceuponanightmare Email - onceuponanightmarepod@gmail.com Once Upon A Nightmare is hosted, produced, researched, recorded and edited by me, Lorraine. Music: Sleepless City by Keys of Moon [ Electronica / Synthwave / 80s / Disco ] - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ao0EQR96Nyg Sleepless City by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    Wes Craven's A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) Review, BTS Secrets & Freddy Krueger Lore

  9. Sep 21

    Zombie Flesh Eaters (1979) – Video Nasties, Shark Fights & Fulci Gore

    Welcome to the premiere episode of Once Upon a Nightmare! To kick off our brand-new refresh, host Lorraine goes back to where her love for horror all began: staring at forbidden VHS artwork on the dusty back shelves of 1980s video rental shops. In this episode, we discuss Lucio Fulci’s 1979 cult classic, Zombie Flesh Eaters (aka Zombi 2). We explore its place on the UK’s infamous 1980s "Video Nasties" banned list, and how cinematographer Sergio Salvati balanced gorgeous sunlit landscapes with sickening, stomach-churning decay. Plus, we break down the infamous underwater zombie vs. real tiger shark battle, the agonising slow-motion eye splinter scene, and why this movie proved that true horror doesn't need computer graphics—just atmosphere, practical effects, and pure, unrelenting dread. Join the Conversation: Thank you for listening and don’t forget to rate and review on Apple, Spotify and Podchaser. For updates, reviews and behind the scenes info follow via one or all of the below options: Instagram – @onceuponanightmarepodcast Threads @onceuponanightmarepodcast Facebook - @onceuponanightmare Email - onceuponanightmarepod@gmail.com Once Upon A Nightmare is hosted, produced, researched, recorded and edited by me, Lorraine. Music: Sleepless City by Keys of Moon [ Electronica / Synthwave / 80s / Disco ] - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ao0EQR96Nyg Sleepless City by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    Zombie Flesh Eaters (1979) – Video Nasties, Shark Fights & Fulci Gore

  10. Sep 18

    Welcome to Once Upon a Nightmare | Gen X Horror Podcast

    Welcome to Once Upon a Nightmare! Join host Lorraine for a Gen X journey through classic, modern, and cult horror cinema. Subscribe on Spotify & Apple Podcasts! Hosted by Gen X horror fanatic Lorraine, Once Upon a Nightmare is a unfiltered journey through the dark, bloody, and brilliant world of horror cinema. Consumed by the genre since the early 1980s—falling in love with horror long before she had any business watching it! Let's talk horror! 989f75e0-b99c-11f1-b229-c9cd161e5633 Join the Conversation: Thank you for listening and don’t forget to rate and review on Apple, Spotify and Podchaser. For updates, reviews and behind the scenes info follow via one or all of the below options: Instagram – @onceuponanightmarepodcast Threads @onceuponanightmarepodcast Facebook - @onceuponanightmare Email - onceuponanightmarepod@gmail.com Once Upon A Nightmare is hosted, produced, researched, recorded and edited by me, Lorraine. Music: Sleepless City by Keys of Moon [ Electronica / Synthwave / 80s / Disco ] - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ao0EQR96Nyg Sleepless City by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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Lorraine is the host and creator of Once Upon a Nightmare: A Gen X Journey Through Horror. Her obsession with the genre started back in the 1980s, long before she was actually allowed to watch the films—spending hours in local video rental shops staring at the gory artwork on the back of VHS cases and letting her imagination run wild. Blending horror history, fascinating behind-the-scenes trivia, candid movie reviews, and fun Top 5 countdowns. Lorraine covers everything from 1970s Video Nasties and golden-era slashers to modern releases. Grab your popcorn, lock the cellar doors, and join the conversation!

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