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Twin Terrors: From Okinawa to Etsy with the Spooky Twins

Send us Fan MailGuests:Tonia and Tonie, aka the Spooky Twins, artists, horror fanatics, and all-around spooky sisters. Check out their creepy, crafty creations on Instagram @spookytwins13.What’s Inside This Episode?🎃 Growing Up Horror: Tonia and Tonie share how their horror journey began as kids in Okinawa, Japan, on Kadena

Why Horror Collecting Feeds the Soul

Send us Fan MailIn part two of this killer conversation with Jarid, the ultimate 90s kid and horror aficionado, Corey and Kendall dig into the deeper connections horror fans share with their favorite monsters, movies, and memorabilia. Jarid explains why David Cronenberg’s The Fly is his all-time favorite

Goosebumps, Gremlins, and Growing Up Horror

Send us Fan MailJoin Corey and Kendall as they venture into the ever-growing basement library of horror collector and Goosebumps enthusiast, Jarid. From original Tim Jacobus artwork to stacks of Bone Chillers and Fear Street, Jarid’s collection is a nostalgia-filled haven for anyone raised on ’90s kid horror.

Black Christmas at 50: Lynne Griffin’s Legacy

Send us Fan MailThis week on Horror Heals, Corey and Kendall unwrap a special gift for horror fans everywhere—a festive, frightening conversation with Lynne Griffin, the star of the 1974 slasher classic Black Christmas. Celebrating the film’s 50th anniversary, Lynne shares behind-the-scenes stories, from Bob Clark’s joyful direction

Discover the Secrets of Haunted America

Send us Fan MailIn Part 2 of our conversation with paranormal historian and master storyteller Troy Taylor, we delve deeper into his incredible career and contributions to the world of haunted histories, horror, and community building. From his creation of the American Oddities Museum to the Haunted America

The True Story Behind The Exorcist

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Corey and Kendall welcome the legendary Troy Taylor, author, historian, and paranormal storyteller extraordinaire. Troy dives into his lifelong love of horror, how Famous Monsters of Filmland magazine sparked his interest, and how being a horror fan shaped his journey into writing

Horror Fans’ Morbid Curiosity Unmasked

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Corey and Kendall sit down with Dr. Coltan Scrivner, a leading expert on the psychology of horror, morbid curiosity, and true crime. Coltan shares his journey from curious grad student to global thought leader, exploring why we’re drawn to the macabre, how

The Healing Power of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Bee…

Send us Fan MailThis week, Corey and Kendall dive into the Halloween wonderland of Melissa Lahr, an artist and diehard Beetlejuice fan who’s turning her love of spooky nostalgia into jaw-dropping props and unforgettable parties. From her Etsy shop to her annual Halloween fundraiser (think 200 people, costumes,

The Science of Fear: Why We Love to Be Afraid

Send us Fan MailIn part two of this fascinating conversation, Corey and Kendall continue their discussion with Mathias Clasen and Marc Malmdorf Andersen from Aarhus University’s Recreational Fear Lab. Building on part one, the conversation dives deeper into the psychological and social dimensions of horror, revealing how fear

Fear Factor: The Psychology and Science Behind Thrills

Send us Fan MailEpisode Summary:In this first of a two-part conversation, Corey and Kendall are joined by Mathias Clasen and Marc Malmdorf Andersen, two leading scholars from Aarhus University in Denmark. Together, they delve into the fascinating ways horror movies and other forms of recreational fear impact our

From Shy Kid to Eisner Nominee: The Healing Power of Monsters

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Horror Heals, Corey and Kendall welcome Eisner Award-nominated horror comic book writer Jim Ousley. From his love of Universal monster movies to creating stories that tackle societal issues, Jim takes us on a journey through his lifelong connection to horror, comics,

From Vagina Monsters to Vampires: Hailey Piper’s Horror Healing Journey

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Horror Heals, Corey and Kendall sit down with Bram Stoker Award-winning novelist Hailey Piper to explore the transformative power of horror. Hailey delves into how horror helps us process despair, build emotional resilience, and find catharsis. She discusses her latest novel,

Meet the Artist Behind Horror’s Creepiest Dolls

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Horror Heals, Corey and Kendall welcome Catherine Bonetti, the artist behind Devil Eyed Dumplings, whose passion for horror and craft merges into eerily beautiful creations. Catherine shares her journey into horror art, tracing her fascination back to her family’s history in

Death Comes Lifting is Where Horror Meets Health

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Horror Heals, Corey and Kendall dive into a conversation with Zak from Death Comes Lifting – a one-of-a-kind gym that combines horror, punk rock, and heavy metal with fitness and mental wellness. Zak’s mission? To create a judgment-free space where horror

Debbie Rochon: Embracing Horror and Aging Gracefully in the Troma Universe

Send us Fan MailIn the second half of our conversation with horror icon Debbie Rochon, Corey and Kendall Stulce dive into Debbie’s storied career with Troma Entertainment and her collaborations with the legendary Lloyd Kaufman. Debbie shares fascinating anecdotes from her work in the '90s with Troma, starting

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