Happy Horror Time

Feb 03 2025 251 ep. 57 mins 37
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Happy Horror Time is hosted by Tim Murdock & Matt Emert – two off-the-wall gay guys who LOVE scary movies! We discuss new horror films (spoiling everything along the way) and interview horror stars & insiders. We're unpolished, unscripted, and a ton of fun!

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Ep 241: Interview w/Mary Beth McAndrews, Director of “Bystanders”

Feb 03 2025 60 mins  
As Editor-in-Chief of Dread Central & Co-Host of the Scarred for Life podcast, Mary Beth McAndrews had already made a name for herself in horror before directing her first film — the new indie revenge thriller, “Bystanders” (currently available on VOD). Tune in to hear why this script had such personal meaning for her, how she approached handling both the sensitive materi

Ep 240: More Wolf, Man!

Jan 27 2025 54 mins  
As one of the Universal Monsters, the Wolf Man has been portrayed in multiple films over the last 80 years. But none have starred the incredible Julia Garner! 💅 Tune in to hear us break down "Wolf Man" — from its pacing and visuals, to what we wished hadn’t been spoiled in trailers, and whether it reached the bar set by Director Leigh Whannell’s first Universal Monster fli

Ep 239: Interview w/Brooke Bundy from “ANOES 3 & 4”

Jan 20 2025 64 mins  
Horror fans learned what “ándale” meant after watching Brooke Bundy say it to her daughter, Kristen, as Elaine Parker in both “A Nightmare on Elm Street” 3 & 4. But, to be fair, they went over this in therapy! 😂 Tune in to hear all about appearing in these two Freddy sequels, what it was like working with both actresses who played Kristen, and hear more about “Cat

Ep 238: Interview w/Tiffany Helm from “F13 Pt V: A New Beginning”

Jan 13 2025 83 mins  
As Violet, the punk rock teen with the streaked hair in “Friday the 13th Part V: A New Beginning,” Tiffany Helm literally dances her way to her demise. Tune in to hear all about making this “Jason-less” sequel, the original plan for Violet’s death and how she influenced the way it turned out, and Tiffany teases the upcoming horror movie she’s starring in with her real-l

Ep 237: Stache-ula

Jan 06 2025 56 mins  
The story of Dracula/Nosferatu is a tale as old as time, and its vampire villain has been interpreted in many different ways throughout 100+ years of existence. Tune in as we sink our teeth into 2024’s “Nosferatu” — from its dreary atmosphere and settings, to the varied performances of its cast, and most importantly, our thoughts on Count Orlok’s ‘70s pornstache.

Ep 236: Interview w/Sean Clark — YouTuber, Podcaster, and Talent Agent

Dec 30 2024 97 mins  
From hosting Horror’s Hallowed Grounds on YouTube, to co-hosting The Thing With Two Heads podcast, to representing some of the biggest names in horror through his company, Convention All Stars LLC, Sean Clark pretty much does it all when it comes to this genre. Tune in to hear all about his extensive collection of horror props and masks, some of the most exciting filming location

Ep 235: There Goes That White Van Again!

Dec 23 2024 56 mins  
You’ve probably been told to avoid creepy men in vans since you were a kid. And these warnings were especially prevalent in the ‘70s, when “The Man in the White Van” takes place. Tune in to hear us break down this thriller — from the scenes that were most effective, to how awful those parents were, and the loose end we wish had been tied up in the finale.

Ep 234: Chillax, It’s Just Y2K!

Dec 16 2024 58 mins  
Y2K was one of those memorable events for people in our age group (under 30, of course 🤣). But what if it really had triggered an apocalyptic takeover by our CD-ROMs and dial-up modems? That’s what “Y2K” explores in a very comedic yet gory fashion. Tune in to hear us break down all the nostalgia, all the over-the-top silliness, and the one death that actually made us a lit

F13 Ep: HHT, Party of 3 (joined by our Producer, Jacob Randall)

Dec 13 2024 82 mins  
We couldn’t let a Friday the 13th go by without releasing a special episode, could we? And this time the gang’s all here, as we’re joined by Happy Horror Time’s Producer and the 3rd member of our team — Jacob Randall — to discuss “Friday the 13th Part 3.” Tune in as we break down every kill, our conflicting thoughts on the final girl, the scenes that make this film

Ep 233: Interview w/Chris Nash, Writer/Director of “In a Violent Nature”

Dec 09 2024 77 mins  
With its grisly kills and unique approach, “In a Violent Nature” quickly became one of the most talked about horror films of 2024. Tune in to hear what inspired Writer/Director, Chris Nash, to tell the story from the POV of the killer, his initial plan for that lake kill and other scenes that changed from script to screen, and Chris even provides a quick update on the upcoming