Be Very Afraid: A Horror Podcast

Jan 10 2024 25 ep. 44 mins 48
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Welcome To Be Very Afraid: A Horror Podcast where we talk about the scariest scenes from movies and tv shows. Follow us @beveryafraidpodcast to see what horrifying thing we'll talk about next!

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“One year hence…” - Exploring the mythic horror, mystery, and Arthurian roots of “The Green Knight” with Ben Withington

Jan 10 2024 98 mins  
The Christmas season is long over, but right before the holidays commenced, Gaby and Bryan sat down with their friend, pre-viz specialist and filmmaker Ben Withington, to discuss Arthurian adaptations, mythic quests, and the subtle (or not-so-subtle) horror elements of David Lowry’s yuletide fantasy “The Green Knight”.

“Raging Grace” - Talking anger, pain, and the catharsis of horror with writer/director Paris Zarcilla

Dec 08 2023 37 mins  
Gaby and Bryan sit down with Paris Zarcilla to talk about his debut feature, “Raging Grace.” Together they discuss the personal rage that led to the creation of the film, as well as stories about the film’s gothic abode and the metaphorical (and literal) ghosts within. See Raging Grace in select theatres now.

“They'll take you one by one and no one will hear you scream!” - The exquisite atmosphere of “Messiah of Evil”

Dec 01 2023 41 mins  
Thanksgiving’s in the rearview, but know what we’re craving? Raw meat! Gaby and Bryan fancy a trip to the supermarket to discuss the criminally underseen 1970s gem “Messiah of Evil.”  (The second installment of our 11/23 “Kill-Grims” series) Majority of sound effects from BBC Sound Effects at https://sound-effects.bbcrewind.co.uk/  bbc.co.uk – © copyright

“It’s a Wonderful Knife” - Talking Christmas horror and slasher influences with writer/producer Michael Kennedy

Nov 14 2023 26 mins  
Gaby and Bryan chat with writer/producer Michael Kennedy (Freaky) about his newest horror mash-up, “It’s A Wonderful Knife.” We run the gambit, talking about the genesis behind the “It’s a Wonderful Life” inspired horror spin, Justin Long’s memorable performance, what changed from script to screen, and how he creates slasher genre mashups like “Freaky.”  Go

“Men sometimes have strange motives for the things they do.” - Examining the cruelty onscreen (and off) in “Witchfinder General”

Nov 07 2023
Gaby and Bryan debate the intricacies of horror vs the historical drama genres and dig into the storied history and behind-the-scenes tension that resulted in the Vincent Price classic “Witchfinder General” (aka Conqueror Worm).  (The first installment of our 11/23 “Kill-Grims” series) The Interview with Vincent Price with Sinister Image isn't available to view online

Double Fear-ture - Jack Black explores gateway horror with “Goosebumps” and “The House with a Clock in its Walls”

Oct 30 2023 53 mins  
Fetch the popcorn and candy corn as Gaby and Bryan strap in for a Halloween Double Fear-ture, talking about the silly scares and gateway horror flourishes in the Jack Black-led “Goosebumps” and “The House with a Clock in its Walls”

“Come, it is time to keep your appointment” - The lasting legacy of “The Wicker Man”

Oct 23 2023 51 mins  
“You'll simply never understand the true nature of sacrifice.” Gaby and Bryan don their masks for a Mayday celebration. That’s right, we’re talking about the OG folk horror cult classic, director Robin Hardy, and writer Anthony Shaffer’s 1973 film “The Wicker Man” which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.

“The days of faith are soon ending” - The incessant cruelty of “When Evil Lurks”

Oct 16 2023 51 mins  
Dogs, demons, and devilish kids: Bryan and Gaby debate and dissect the scariest scenes from Demián Rugna’s relentless 2023 horror “When Evil Lurks”

“He's playing the hiding game” Reveling in the dread of “Dark Night of the Scarecrow”

Oct 12 2023 43 mins  
“Bubba didn’t do it!” Grab your pitchforks and fetch the scent dogs, this week Bryan and Gaby are tackling an eerie fall favorite, the 1981 classic “Dark Night of the Scarecrow” Scene description music | Oleksii Kaplunskyi

“Totally Killer” - Talking slashers, the ‘80s, and horror beginnings with the film's producers Adam Hendricks and Greg Gilreath

Oct 01 2023 34 mins  
It’s a different change of pace this week as Gaby and Bryan chat with producers Adam Hendricks and Greg Gilreath to talk about their new time-travel horror/comedy Totally Killer. It’s a wide-ranging chat where we cover time travel shenanigans, viewing the 80s through a post-modern lens, and Event Horizon. Check out Totally Killer streaming on Amazon Prime Video starting Octob