Archives: Episodes

They’re heeeere!” This week, we’re opening the closet door on Tobe Hooper and Steven Spielberg’s 1982 horror classic, Poltergeist. Join us as we break down the iconic suburban scares and the legend that is Tangina! Grab your glowing TV set, check under the bed, and tune in… just don’t go toward the light! Music: https://www.purple-planet.com www.dreadfuldialogue.com…

This week, Alyse and Kristen are riding shotgun through John Carpenter’s Christine, the 1983 horror flick that proves teenage angst is bad, but a possessive, murderous 1958 Plymouth Fury is way worse. We’re dissecting Arnie Cunningham’s transition from bullied teenager to leather-jacketed psycho, all thanks to a self-healing car with extreme jealousy issues and zero…

This week, Alyse and Kristen chatted with two-time Bram Stoker Award-winning horror author Robert P. Ottone (The Triangle, The Vile Thing We Created) to discuss his new horror thriller, Amityville Awakens. We dive deep into exploring what it takes to craft genuinely unsettling horror, his creative writing process, and why he’s so utterly delighted by…

Get your map out of the river and lace up your hiking boots because today, Alyse and Kristen are venturing into the woods to discuss the “found-footage” phenomenon, The Blair Witch Project. Join them as they debate shaky cameras, questionable navigation skills, and whether they’d survive even five minutes in the woods of Burkittsville, Maryland.…

Alyse and Kristen dive into the delightfully campy, fiercely dark 1989 satirical comedy She-Devil. When suburban housewife Ruth Patchett (Roseanne Barr) discovers her slimy accountant husband is cheating on her with glamorous, romance-novelist Mary Fisher (Meryl Streep), she systematically sets out to destroy his home, his family, his career, and his freedom. Join us as…

On today’s episode, Alyse and Kristen are joined by fantasy author Jon David to dive into the film that changed summer blockbusters forever: Jaws (1975). Join us as we discuss what happens when an anxious police chief, a nerdy marine biologist, and a grizzled seafaring captain team up for the ultimate offshore showdown with a…

In this episode, Alyse and Kristen dive into Ari Aster’s unsettling folk horror masterpiece Midsommar (2019). From its breathtaking visuals and disturbing rituals to its themes of grief, relationships, and belonging, we unpack what makes this daylight nightmare so unforgettable. Join us as we explore the symbolism, shocking moments, and lingering questions that have kept…

This week on Dreadful Dialogue, Alyse and Kristen take a dreadful sidestep away from their usual horror fare to revisit the 1987 comedy classic Summer School. Between Freddy Shoop’s chaotic teaching style and the film’s surprisingly fun horror nods, including Chainsaw and Dave’s obsession with all things gory and grotesque! The ladies will be diving…

This week Alyse and Kristen dive into the eerie world of Jordan Peele’s Nope (2022), unpacking the film’s unsettling themes, hidden meanings, and unforgettable moments. From spectacle and obsession to the terror lurking above the clouds, join as we discuss what makes Nope such a unique modern horror experience. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com www.dreadfuldialogue.com IG: @dreadfuldialoguepodcast Want…

Alyse and Kristen as they dive into Carrie, the iconic 1976 horror classic that turned prom night into pure chaos. From telekinetic terror and horrendous high school bullies to a pair of “dirty pillows,” the ladies unpack the film’s unforgettable moments, lasting legacy, and why Carrie still shocks audiences today. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com www.dreadfuldialogue.com IG: @dreadfuldialoguepodcast…