Scream Queen Sessions

LunarAbyss, SailorMouthMama
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Scream Queen Sessions is a women-run horror gaming podcast that dives into scares, storytelling, and unhinged lore. We break down the horror games we play, how they made us feel, and the details that linger long after we have stopped playing. Each episode explores gameplay experiences, emotional reactions, narrative design, player experience, psychological horror, survival horror, hidden lore, and fan theories. From chaotic laughs to deep analysis, we break down why the horror works, and why we always come back for more.

Episodes

  1. 4d ago

    SOMA Story Explained | The ARK, the WAU, and What Makes You Human

    SOMA is a psychological horror game about consciousness, identity, artificial intelligence, and what it truly means to be human. In this SOMA story and lore breakdown, we explore Simon Jarrett, Catherine Chun, PATHOS-II, the WAU, the ARK, and the devastating truth behind the ending. After a routine experimental brain scan, Simon wakes up nearly a century later at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean. Humanity is gone, machines believe they are people, and an artificial intelligence built to preserve life has created something far worse than death. Lunar and Sailor break down SOMA’s complete story, the downfall of PATHOS-II, Catherine’s plan for the ARK, the WAU’s twisted interpretation of survival, and the copies of Simon left behind along the way. We also get into the game’s biggest philosophical questions. Is a copied consciousness still you? Does continuity matter if the copy remembers being you? Is the ARK humanity’s salvation, or is it only a digital graveyard filled with convincing imitations? We’re also talking about Simon’s refusal to understand what is happening, Catherine’s decision to keep certain truths from him, the so-called coin flip, and an ending that somehow becomes more horrifying the longer you think about it. Full spoilers for SOMA ahead. Follow Scream Queen Sessions: Website: https://www.screamqueensessions.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ScreamQueenSessions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/screamqueensessions/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@screamqueensessions X: https://x.com/ScreamQueenSess Discord: https://discord.gg/WQ8fZ4aUJr Watch Lunar live: https://www.twitch.tv/lunar_abysstv Watch Sailor live: https://www.twitch.tv/sailormouthmama

    SOMA Story Explained | The ARK, the WAU, and What Makes You Human

  2. Jul 28

    Reveil: Inside Walter Thompson's Nightmare

    Sailor and Lunar step into the circus-soaked nightmare of REVEIL, Pixelsplit’s psychological horror walking sim, to find out if it actually earns the P.T. comparisons everyone keeps throwing around. We break down Walter Thompson’s search for his missing wife and daughter, the unsettling Nelson Bros. Circus setting, the shifting rooms, the memory-soaked horror, and the puzzle design that ranges from clever to absolutely cursed. We also talk about where the atmosphere shines, where the pacing drags, and whether REVEIL’s story hits hard enough to make the slower stretches worth it. Full spoilers ahead. If you have not finished REVEIL, this is your warning before we drag you into the circus tent and start unpacking the trauma. Scream Queen Sessions is a horror gaming podcast hosted by Lunar and Sailor, where we play horror games, spiral over the lore, and decide what deserves to haunt us permanently.

    Reveil: Inside Walter Thompson's Nightmare

  3. Jun 30

    Don’t Be Afraid: The Horror Game That Turns Childhood Fear Into a Nightmare

    A kidnapped child, a candle in the dark, and a house built to turn fear into a game. This week on Scream Queen Sessions, we’re diving into Don’t Be Afraid, the disturbing 2020 indie psychological horror game full of mannequins, hidden bodies, tragic lore, and endings that do not let you walk away clean. Lunar and Sailor break down David’s story, Franklin twisted house, Theodore’s carnival, Lydia’s diary, Carl in the basement, Andy’s hidden trail, the orange candy, and the three major endings that make this game so unsettling. We talk through what makes the child perspective so effective, why the lore hits harder the deeper you go, and how Don’t Be Afraid uses atmosphere, sound, and story to create something genuinely uncomfortable. Content warning: this episode discusses child abduction, child death, murder, gore, body horror, clowns, and disturbing themes connected to the game’s story. Listen on our website or wherever you get your podcasts. Full video episode available on YouTube. Website: https://screamqueenssessions.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ScreamQueenSessions

    Don’t Be Afraid: The Horror Game That Turns Childhood Fear Into a Nightmare

  4. May 26

    Fun Month: Haunted Jobs, Evil Dolls, and Backrooms Nonsense

    Pacify, Chained in the Backrooms, and Dollhouse of the Dead were supposed to be Fun Month.Instead, we got haunted labor, backrooms betrayal, creepy dolls, and proof that Scream Queen Sessions should never be trusted with objectives. This episode has Lunar and Sailor are breaking down the games we played for Fun Month, from the jobs we absolutely should not have accepted, to the places we had no business entering, to the mechanics that made us question whether friendship is actually helpful in survival situations. We’re talking scares, atmosphere, co-op chaos, what actually worked, what made us mad, and which moments had us laughing, yelling, blaming each other, and still somehow hitting ready again like fools. Pacify gave us creepy errand-running with a side of panic. Chained in the Backrooms turned basic coordination into a personal attack. Dollhouse of the Dead brought the kind of cursed doll energy that makes you want to leave the room spiritually, emotionally, and physically. Lunar came looking for lore. Sailor came with chaos. The games came for whatever patience we had left. Welcome to Fun Month. Nobody said the fun had to be healthy.

    Fun Month: Haunted Jobs, Evil Dolls, and Backrooms Nonsense

  5. Apr 28

    Silent Hill 2 Remake | Grief, Guilt, and the Horror Beneath the Fog

    Silent Hill 2 Remake drags one of horror gaming’s most devastating stories back into the fog, and we’re breaking down why this psychological horror classic still hits so hard. In this Silent Hill 2 Remake podcast discussion, Scream Queen Sessions dives into James Sunderland, Maria, Pyramid Head, monster symbolism, and the grief, guilt, and punishment buried inside the town of Silent Hill. We’re digging into what makes the remake so effective, from its suffocating atmosphere and sound design to the way it reimagines the emotional weight of James’s journey without losing what made the original unforgettable. Silent Hill has always been more than monsters and fog, and this remake proves that all over again. We talk about the characters, the symbolism behind the creatures, the town as a reflection of inner torment, and how the story weaponizes grief, denial, and longing in a way few horror games ever manage. Whether you’re here for Silent Hill lore, psychological horror analysis, or a full story discussion of the remake, this episode is for you.

    Silent Hill 2 Remake | Grief, Guilt, and the Horror Beneath the Fog

  6. Mar 31

    Dead Island Story Explained | Ryder White, Banoi, and the Truth Behind the Outbreak

    Dead Island is more than a zombie game in paradise — it’s a dark story packed with hidden lore, betrayal, immunity, and one of horror gaming’s most underrated twists. In this Dead Island podcast episode, Scream Queen Sessions dives into the full story, Ryder White, the truth behind the outbreak, and why Banoi’s lore is way deeper than most people remember. This week, we’re breaking down Dead Island and digging into what makes its story so memorable. From the false sense of safety at the Royal Palms Resort to the chaos spreading across Banoi, we’re talking about the characters, the hidden manipulation behind the outbreak, and the voice on the radio that was never as trustworthy as it seemed. We get into Ryder White, the game’s themes of control and survival, the darker side of the island’s lore, and why Dead Island still stands out in zombie horror all these years later. If you love horror games, zombie game lore, story breakdowns, and deep dives into games people underestimate, this episode is for you.

    Dead Island Story Explained | Ryder White, Banoi, and the Truth Behind the Outbreak

  7. Season 1 Trailer

    Meet The Queens behind Scream Queen Sessions

    Three horror fans, one podcast, and absolutely zero survival instincts when something creepy starts happening. This episode introduces the hosts behind Scream Queen Sessions, a women-run horror gaming podcast where we break down the stories, themes, and chaos inside the games we can’t stop thinking about. Get to know Lunar, Sailor, and Panda as we talk about how we each fell into horror, the kinds of games that keep us hooked, and what you can expect from the show going forward. From psychological horror and survival games to zombie outbreaks and indie nightmares, Scream Queen Sessions dives into the lore, storytelling, and unforgettable moments that make horror games so addictive. Expect deep discussions, wild theories, chaotic gameplay stories, and a lot of questionable decision-making when danger shows up. Welcome to the nightmare.

    Meet The Queens behind Scream Queen Sessions

  8. Feb 25

    The Forest & Sons of the Forest: Monsters, Experiments, and the Cost of Survival

    Survival was never the real story. The island was always about grief, obsession, and the consequences of trying to cheat death. In this episode of Scream Queen Sessions, we dive deep into The Forest and Sons of the Forest, breaking down the full lore behind the island, the experiments, the cults, and the mysterious cube that changes everything. We talk about Matthew Cross and the tragedy that set the first game in motion, the role of the artifact and resurrection, and how Timmy’s transformation connects both games in ways that are darker than most players realize. We unpack PuffCorp, Jianyu Zhang, the Sons of the Stars cult, and what really happens when the cube activates. We also break down the ending of Sons of the Forest, including Timmy’s worsening mutations, Virginia’s possible pregnancy, Kelvin’s permanent injuries, and the implications of solafite as a future “cure.” And of course, we spiral into theories about the next island, the loss of communication, and what this means for the future of the series. If you thought this was just a survival game with cannibals, think again.

    The Forest & Sons of the Forest: Monsters, Experiments, and the Cost of Survival

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Scream Queen Sessions is a women-run horror gaming podcast that dives into scares, storytelling, and unhinged lore. We break down the horror games we play, how they made us feel, and the details that linger long after we have stopped playing. Each episode explores gameplay experiences, emotional reactions, narrative design, player experience, psychological horror, survival horror, hidden lore, and fan theories. From chaotic laughs to deep analysis, we break down why the horror works, and why we always come back for more.

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  • Creator
    LunarAbyss, SailorMouthMama
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © LunarAbyss, SailorMouthMama
  • Show Website
    Scream Queen Sessions