My Horror History

bev Tew

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.

Episodes

  1. My Horror History – Episode 08: Sam Munster – From Childhood Frights to Hatchet, Hill House & Beyond

    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

    1h 7m
  2. My Horror History - Episode 05: Paul Waller (A Year In Horror) – How a Scary Rock Band Started a Lifelong Obsession

    12/02/2025

    My Horror History - Episode 05: Paul Waller (A Year In Horror) – How a Scary Rock Band Started a Lifelong Obsession

    In this fifth episode of My Horror History, I’m joined by the thoughtful and ever-enthusiastic Paul Waller from the' A Year In Horror' podcast! Paul's horror journey is a uniquely fascinating one, starting with the **first time he saw a scary-looking rock band**—the pivotal moment that sparked his interest—and continuing to grow into a lifelong obsession.We explore the films that truly shook him, including classics like 'The Exorcist' and' Hellraiser', the modern dread of 'Longlegs', and the intensity of 'Martyrs' and 'Raw'. We also discuss the movies that sadly disappointed him and his ever-growing obsession with the genre. It’s a candid, funny, and occasionally eerie look at how horror shapes us, and why we keep coming back for more. Recommended listens: A Year In Horror podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6r3qhDrOuhKSdVrlDUks3r?si=439dede115874e7b Evolution of Horror: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ewWlTwO3xGXUi5WrGQujB?si=6ccfa6215bb34a49Follow the show on Instagram: @myhorrorhistory.podGet in touch: myhorrorhistory.pod@gmail.comWant to share your story? Contact me on @myhorrorhistory.pod on all social channels or email me at myhorrorhistory.pod@gmail.com.#horrorpodcast, #scarypodcasts, #besthorrorpodcasts, #horrormovies, #psychologicalhorror, #slasherfilms, #foundfootagefilms, #horrorstories, #horrorfilmdiscussion, #horrorgenre, #horrorfans, #horrorcommunity, #horrorinterviews, #horrornostalgia, #horrorstorytelling, #horrorcreators, #horrorpodcastUK, #cinematichorror, #horrorreflections, #horrorrecommendations, #horrorjourney, #horrormemories, #horrorcontent, #AyearInHorror, #PaulWaller, #TheExorcist, #Martyrs, #Hellraiser, #Longlegs, #TheMenu, #HorrorRock

    1h 7m
  3. My Horror History – Episode 03: Mark Reid’s Cinematic Shocks & Horror Highlights

    11/01/2025

    My Horror History – Episode 03: Mark Reid’s Cinematic Shocks & Horror Highlights

    In this second episode of My Horror History, I’m joined by the thoughtful and ever-curious Mark Reid, whose horror journey spans childhood frights, genre deep-dives, and a lifelong fascination with the strange and unsettling. We explore the films that left a mark, the moments that made him question reality, and the stories that still linger in the dark corners of his mind. It’s a candid, funny, and occasionally eerie look at how horror shapes us—and why we keep coming back for more. 🎧 Recommended listens: – Creative Psychopaths podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/1m24RLRZaVR5muuxXrTYH9?si=15cec2b0d7eb4f3e Discover the Horror podcast:https://discoverthehorror.com/ Follow the show on Instagram: @myhorrorhistory.pod Get in touch: myhorrorhistory.pod@gmail.com Join us next month for Episode 03 featuring my friend and colleague Linda Munden, as we explore her personal horror history and the stories that shaped her love for the genre. Want to share your story contact me on @myhorrorhistory.pod on all social channels or email me at myhorrorhistory.pod@gmail.com #horrorpodcast, #scarypodcasts, #besthorrorpodcasts, #horrormovies, #psychologicalhorror, #slasherfilms, #foundfootagefilms, #horrorstories, #horrorfilmdiscussion, #horrorgenre, #horrorfans, #horrorcommunity, #horrorinterviews, #horrornostalgia, #horrorstorytelling, #horrorcreators, #horrorpodcastUK, #cinematichorror, #horrorreflections, #horrorrecommendations, #horrorjourney, #horrormemories, #horrorcontent

    59 min

About

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.