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Join us as we dissect the 1998 sci-fi horror cult classic, The Faculty. We’re chatting about the stacked 90s cast, how this movie is essentially The Breakfast Club with a body count, and why a certain powdered caffeine was the ultimate alien deterrent. Does it still hold up? We’re diving in to find out. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com…

Serial Mom is a 1994 dark satirical masterpiece starring Kathleen Turner. Join us as we dissect Beverly Sutphin’s villainous streak, her lethal “house rules,” and that legendary banter. This episode is full of campy kills, true crime obsession, and a reminder that you should never wear white after Labor Day. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com www.dreadfuldialogue.com IG: @dreadfuldialoguepodcast

James Pratt joins us to dive into the mind of Tepes, the villain of the 2025 psychological horror hit A Texas Nightmare. James discusses the dark evolution of his character’s arc, the eerie atmosphere of filming in Topanga Canyon, and balances the scares with some “fun” stories from on and off the set. IG: @james_pratt7…

Heart Eyes blends slasher and rom-com into this 2025 release. Alyse and Kristen chat about how effectively the film balances its tone—from creative kills and laugh-out-loud moments to clever homages to the genre. Whether you’re a fan of the Valentines holiday or a total cynic, this is the perfect holiday horror film to add to…

This episode, Alyse and her cousin Casey dive into the “killer” dance moves of their favorite films. From Patrick Bateman’s moonwalk to Salma Hayek’s mesmerizing snake dance, they’re chatting about epic scenes featuring the big screen’s most dangerous villains. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com www.dreadfuldialogue.com IG: @dreadfuldialoguepodcast

This week, Alyse and Kristen revisit the 1992 horror-comedy Buffy the Vampire Slayer. We’re talking ’90s nostalgia, the journey of a reluctant hero, and why Paul Reubens owns the most epic death scene in cinematic history. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com www.dreadfuldialogue.com IG: @dreadfuldialoguepodcast

Joining Alyse is Dr. Adam to chat about, A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge. Once dismissed, this 1985 sequel has been radically re-evaluated thanks to the documentary Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street. Find out how Mark Patton’s story of redemption changed everything we thought we knew about this infamous entry. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com…

This holiday season, Dreadful Dialogue is unwrapping the dark side of Christmas. Join Alyse and Kristen as they chat about the 2015 cult classic film, Krampus. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com www.dreadfuldialogue.com IG: @dreadfuldialoguepodcast

This week, Alyse teams up with Celia from @lettalksterror to dissect the 1993 anthology, Body Bags. Hosted by the legendary John Carpenter, this cult classic delivers a trio of tales that will satisfy any horror fan. From body horror and chilling isolation to plenty of dark laughs, there’s a story for everyone. Join us as…