9 Lives Horror Club

9 Lives Horror Club

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. Oct 27

    Coraline (2009) | Love Bombing, Child Neglect & The Other Mother's Origin

    Hello Club Members and Happy Tuesday! 🪡🧵 Welcome to your second surprise drop of spooky season! Today, we are diving into what is arguably the creepiest children’s movie ever made: Laika's 2009 stop-motion masterpiece, Coraline! Stunningly jarring animation, button eyes, an iconic black cat companion, and an unsettlingly parallel universe all come together in this imaginative tale. Beneath the whimsical surface, Coraline delivers a surprisingly complex look at psychological manipulation, trauma responses, and family dynamics. In this episode, we break down: Love Bombing & Manipulation: How the Other Mother acts as a textbook cautionary tale for psychological abuse Parental Neglect vs. Real Life: How work stress and emotional distance leave Coraline vulnerable to the Beldam The Unreliable Narrator: Examining moments where Coraline’s parents actually show care, and how a child's perspective shapes the narrative The Beldam’s Origins: Chey gives a crash course on the classic poem that inspired everyone's favorite evil mother Behind-the-Scenes Stop-Motion Lore: Unhinged Letterboxd reviews and fan theories 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 & Surprise Wednesday Spooky Catch-Up 00:09 – Production History, Laika Lore & Trigger Warnings 00:17 – Coraline Full Movie Recap 00:55 – Deep Dive Analysis: Psychology, Love Bombing & The Beldam's Inspiration 01:04 – Unhinged Letterboxd Reviews & Next Week’s Movie Reveal 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. Oct 18

    Scream (1996) | Horror Tropes, Billy & Stu, and Being a Girl's Girl

    Hello Club Members! Sorry we’re a little late to the meeting this week! This week, we are diving into one of our absolute favorite horror movies of all time: Scream (1996)! This iconic masterpiece from Wes Craven parodies the entire horror genre, calls out classic tropes, and winks lovingly at the audience while reinventing the slasher. In this episode, we break down: The specific horror tropes Scream calls out vs. the ones it leans into How Scream marked a massive shift from 80s slashers to self-aware, intentional modern horror The ultimate "girl's girl" dynamics (and the worst bathroom mean girls) ...and what in the world Billy and Stu actually have going on 🔪 Enjoying the club? Please leave us a 5-star rating, review, and hit follow! Share the show with your friends, family, or even your local psychotic movie-freak boys—that’s none of our business. Staaaayyyy spooky, and we’ll see you next time for Coraline! 🧵🪡

  3. Oct 13 ·  Bonus

    Spooky Special: The History of Black Cats | From Egyptian Gods to Witch’s Familiars

    Boo! 🐈‍⬛ Welcome to your first surprise drop of Halloween season! Today, we’re pawing through the fascinating, dark, and downright misunderstood history of black cats! From worshipped deities in ancient Egypt to targeted "familiars" during the European and Salem Witch Trials, Chey breaks down the origins of black cat lore, explaining which cultures kept it cute, how these loving little voids got such a bad rap, and why the myths still persist today. In this spooky special, we cover: Ancient Egypt & Rome: Sacred protectors, Bastet, and high-status feline worship Medieval Europe: How Pope Gregory IX's decree devastated women and cat populations The Witch Trials: The rise of animal familiars and the Salem Witch Trial hysteria Modern-Day Myths: The truth behind Halloween shelter holds and black cat adoption stigma If you loved this mini-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 favorite void). HISTORICAL PERIODS COVERED: Ancient Egypt & The Roman Empire Medieval Europe European & Salem Witch Trials Modern Day Lore & Shelter Realities TRIGGER WARNINGS: Mention of animal harm/death, religious trauma, and historical execution methods. SOURCES & FURTHER READING: https://ane.hypotheses.org/12743 https://gilucats.com/black-cats-in-history-from-sacred-to-superstitious/ https://www.historysnob.com/eras/long-history-familiars-witchs-animal-companion/3https://blackcatrescue.com/blog/a-history-of-black-cats Staaaaaayyyy spooky, and we'll see you Friday for Coraline! 🪡🧵 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. Oct 9

    The Backrooms (2026) | YouTube Lore, Liminal Dread & Ego Death

    Happy Friday, Club Members! 📹 Yellow wallpaper, buzzing fluorescent lights, and endless mono-yellow rooms: this week, we’re stepping through the floorboards into The Backrooms (2026)! Born from a viral 4chan thread, expanded into Kane Parsons' legendary YouTube series, and brought to the big screen by A24, this liminal nightmare evolved into a massive cultural phenomenon. But beneath the creepy analog aesthetic lies a heavy exploration of hubris, fragile egos, the human subconscious, and toxic masculinity. Join us as we break down why this internet lore hits so unnervingly close to home and why one person in particular came out of this movie hating it. In this episode, we break down: Psychology of the Backrooms: Why the Backrooms represent our deepest, darkest thoughts and feelings Character Breakdown: The dangers of hubris and Clark’s ultimate villain origin story Unfiltered Takes: The best Letterboxd reviews and our final verdict 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, questionable furniture salesman). 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!

  5. Oct 2

    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!

  6. 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!

  7. 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!

  8. 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!

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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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    9 Lives Horror Club
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    50
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