Archives: Episodes

Ep. 226 – Krampus (2015) Review: Unwrapping the Dark Side of Christmas
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

Ep. 225 – Body Bags (1993) Review: John Carpenter’s Underrated Anthology Deep Dive
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…

Ep. 224 – 31 Days of Dread Part 2: Our October Movie Marathon + Halloween Horror Nights Recap
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…

Ep. 223 – Night of the Reaper (2025): Interview with Director Brandon Christensen
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…

Ep. 222 – Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982) Review – Where is Michael Myers?
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…

Ep. 221 – 31 Days of Dread Part 1: Our October Movie Marathon + Paranormal Cirque Review
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

Ep. 220 – Trick ‘r Treat (2007) Review: Why This Halloween Anthology Is a Holiday Staple
Break the rules, pay the price! Alyse and Kristen dive into the cult classic Halloween anthology, “Trick ‘r Treat” (2007). They break down each chilling segment, discussing what makes this holiday horror staple stand out from other anthology films. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com www.dreadfuldialogue.com IG: @dreadfuldialoguepodcast

Ep. 219 – Guatemalan Folk Horror 2: Terrifying Animal Tales from Central America
Anthony is back with more terrifying tales from his native Guatemala! This time, all the stories revolve around a single, chilling theme: animals. Anthony IG: @anteros Music: https://www.purple-planet.com https://dreadfuldialogue.com IG: @dreadfuldialoguepodcast

Ep. 218 – The Lost Boys (1987) Review: Vampires, Saxophones, and 80s Nostalgia
This week, Alyse and Kristen bite into the 1987 cult classic, The Lost Boys. From sun-drenched summer vibes to a legendary soundtrack, grandpa’s hilarious antics, and the immortal sexy saxophone player, they’re covering it all. Don’t miss this one! Music: https://www.purple-planet.com www.dreadfuldialogue.com IG: @dreadfuldialoguepodcast

Ep. 217 – Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990) Review – A chaotic Sequel Deep Dive
Get ready for a dose of chaotic comedy! This week, Alyse and guest Jon David return to the world of Joe Dante to talk about Gremlins 2: The New Batch. They’ll discuss the wild and often bizarre new creatures and explore how this sequel’s tone and style mark a radical departure from the dark suburban…
