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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…

31 Nights of Horror continues! Paul and Alyse continue their annual tradition of watching a horror movie every day in October. Hear their list of the second 16 films, along with their thoughts on them. They also discuss their night out at Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios and Castle Dark in Riverside. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com www.dreadfuldialogue.com…

Interview with Brandon Christensen, Director of Night of the Reaper Writer and director of the Shudder exclusive film, Night of the Reaper, Brandon Christensen joined Alyse to talk about writing the film from concept to fruition. He shares how his love of the 1980s translates on to this film as well as some on set…

Alyse and Kristen dissect Halloween III: Season of the Witch and its reputation as one of the craziest installments in horror history. They hold nothing back, discussing everything from the baffling plot holes and the confusing chemistry of the leads, to the elephant in the room: Where is Michael Myers? Prepare for some strong opinions…

31 Nights of Horror begins! Paul and Alyse kick off their annual tradition of watching a horror movie every day in October. Hear their list of the first 15 films, along with their thoughts on them. They also discuss their night out at Paranormal Cirque, the horror-themed circus touring the country. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com www.dreadfuldialogue.com IG: @dreadfuldialoguepodcast