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13 Degrees of Screams: A Horror Movie Podcast
Hosted by Alex and Stephanie · EN
13 Degrees of Screams is the horror podcast and YouTube channel where two friends chat about horror movies like they just walked out of the theater. Every movie gets judged on our scary scale where we rate the plot, suspense, atmosphere, and villain to see how terrifying it really is from 1 to 13. Expect laughs, honest reactions, debates, and a cozy “hang out with friends who love horror” energy. We also take suggestions, so hit us with your horror favs! Whether you’re into cult classics or mainstream movies, this is your new horror home.
Join us as we scream, joke, and rate our way through the genre one degree at a time on 13 Degrees of Screams!
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The Shark Movie That Isn't Really About Sharks: DANGEROUS ANIMALS Review
5d ago00:28:07Tap to summarizeIn this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we're discussing Dangerous Animals (2025), Sean Byrne’s survival horror film set in the Australian shark tourism world, where a rebellious surfer is kidnapped by a serial killer who plans to feed her to sharks. We discuss whether the film’s unique concept sticks the landing, Zephyr and Moses’ unexpected romance, the frustratingly high number of failed escape attempts, and why the movie sometimes feels like it’s circling its own bait instead of delivering the payoff. We also break down Tucker’s shark-obsessed “apex predator” mindset, the surprising lack of shark attacks given the premise, and some wild behind-the-scenes stories, including real open-ocean filming off Australia’s Gold Coast and a genuine bull shark incident during production. Join us as we explore one of 2025’s more unusual survival horror films and see where Dangerous Animals lands on our scary scale. Follow along to hear where Dangerous Animals lands on our scary scale of 1 to 13. Follow 13 Degrees of Screams for more content: https://www.instagram.com/13degreesofscreams/ https://x.com/13ScreamsPod https://bsky.app/profile/13degreesofscreams.bsky.social https://www.tiktok.com/@13degreesofscreams
Transcribe →JOY RIDE (2001): The Underrated Thriller You NEED to See!
2w ago00:31:24Tap to summarizeOn this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we dive into the surprisingly sharp plot behind this early‑2000s thriller and unpack why its simplicity is exactly what makes it so effective. We break down the escalating plot points that turn a prank gone wrong into a relentless nightmare, and we talk about how the film creates a pressure cooker of dread. Then there’s Rusty Nail… the faceless, omniscient villain who somehow knows literally everything, everywhere, all the time. We explore why he’s one of the most terrifying antagonists, his iconic voice, and how the unseen threat is often the scariest one of all. Finally, we wrap things up by putting Joy Ride through our scary scale, rating it from 1 to 13 and debating just how high a simple thriller can climb when it’s firing on all cylinders. Follow 13 Degrees of Screams for more content: https://www.instagram.com/13degreesofscreams/ https://x.com/13ScreamsPod https://bsky.app/profile/13degreesofscreams.bsky.social https://www.tiktok.com/@13degreesofscreams
Transcribe →GOOD BOY Movie Review: Was It Worth the Hype?
3w ago00:25:01Tap to summarizeIn this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we're discussing Good Boy (2025), Ben Leonberg's supernatural horror film told entirely from the perspective of his real life dog, Indy. We discuss whether the unique concept lived up to the hype, our interpretation of Todd's mysterious illness, the unsettling nature of the cursed family home, and the film's themes of grief, loyalty, and loss. We also explore the fascinating story behind the production, including how Leonberg spent three years capturing Indy's genuine reactions and why the dog's perspective makes the film's emotional moments hit so hard. Join us as we break down one of 2025's most original horror films. Follow along to hear where Good Boy lands on our scary scale of 1 to 13! Follow 13 Degrees of Screams for more content: https://www.instagram.com/13degreesofscreams/ https://twitter.com/13ScreamsPod https://www.tiktok.com/@13degreesofscreams
Transcribe →I SAW THE TV GLOW Captures Trans Fears PERFECTLY
4w ago00:33:38Tap to summarizeOn this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we sink into the dreamy, oftentimes nightmarish world of I Saw the TV Glow, a film that blurs identity, nostalgia, and the aching desire to escape a life that no longer fits. We discuss how the movie is an achievement in portraying the trans experience, capturing the suffocating pressure of living a life that’s not yours and the terror of being unseen in your own skin… quite literally. We unpack other themes of escapism and running out of time, and explore why they hit so hard. We even debate whether burying ourselves alive would be a valid way out of reality. It gets a little weird. And of course, we wrap it all up by rating the film on our scary scale from 1 to 13. Tune in before Mr. Melancholy feeds you the Luna Juice! Follow 13 Degrees of Screams for more content: https://www.instagram.com/13degreesofscreams/ https://twitter.com/13ScreamsPod https://www.tiktok.com/@13degreesofscreams ARTICLES Nostalgia horror I Saw the TV Glow speaks to 90s trans teens like me Veronica Esposito I SAW THE TV GLOW connects us all through our own dissonances Tori Potenza MUSIC stockmusiclinks.com (License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Transcribe →FRESH: The Horror Hiding in Modern Dating
Jun 400:33:55Tap to summarizeOn this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we bite into Fresh (2022), the sleek, seductive horror comedy that turns a promising meet cute into a nightmare of captivity, cannibal cuisine, and the most shocking thirty minute late opening credits you’ll ever see. We explore how the film blends rom com charm with body horror, dark humor, and a villain whose “perfect guy” persona is somehow more disturbing than his meat‑market side hustle. We dig into the twisted relationship dynamics, the unsettling mystery of Steve’s wife, the horrifying realization that Noa unknowingly ate part of Mollie, and the film’s sharp commentary on online dating as a place where people consume and discard each other. Plus, we talk about why the real love story might be the friendship between Noa and Mollie the only relationship that survives the menu. Stick around to hear where Fresh lands on our scary scale of 1 to 13. Follow 13 Degrees of Screams for more content: https://www.instagram.com/13degreesofscreams/ https://twitter.com/13ScreamsPod https://www.tiktok.com/@13degreesofscreams
Transcribe →EVENT HORIZON Was Almost the Most Shocking Movie You’ve Ever Seen
May 2800:30:46Tap to summarizeSpace travel. Hell. And the worst possible release date imaginable for Titanic. This week on 13 Degrees of Screams, we’re diving into Event Horizon, the sci‑fi horror film that was almost way too much! Discover how this movie came this close to becoming the most shocking, most gruesome, most “what did I just watch” entry in the genre. We’re unpacking the infamous deleted scenes, the studio meddling, and yes, the unexpected connection to a British miniature wargame. Join us as we explore the masterpiece that nearly was because the real terror isn’t what made it to screen, but what almost did. How does this affect Event Horizon’s scary rating on a scale of 1 to 13? Tune in this week to find out! Marvelous Videos’ video Every Deleted Scene From Event Horizon (1997) Movie - Explained - This Makes It Even More Terrifying - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRKpRCvDKDg&t=668s Event Horizon's Prequel Comic Article - https://screenrant.com/event-horizon-prequel-comic-deleted-hell-scene-28-years-wait/ Follow 13 Degrees of Screams for more content: https://www.instagram.com/13degreesofscreams/ https://twitter.com/13ScreamsPod https://www.tiktok.com/@13degreesofscreams
Transcribe →WATERSHIP DOWN: The Most Horrifying “Non Horror” Animated Movie Ever Made
May 2100:32:22Tap to summarizeOn this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we journey into Watership Down, the beautifully animated yet shockingly brutal tale of rabbits, prophecy, and survival. We explore how this watercolor storybook film became one of the most infamous “not actually for kids” movies ever made, blending pastoral charm with graphic violence, existential dread, and a dictator bunny who puts most horror villains to shame. We dig into the film’s long standing ratings controversy, the mythology trimmed from the original novel, the Lapine language, and why the Black Rabbit of Death still haunts viewers decades later. Plus, we revisit childhood memories of abruptly turned off daycare TVs and break down the film’s most intense moments from the snare warren to Efrafa’s authoritarian rule. Stick around to hear where Watership Down lands on our scary scale of 1 to 13. Follow 13 Degrees of Screams for more content: https://www.instagram.com/13degreesofscreams/ https://twitter.com/13ScreamsPod https://www.tiktok.com/@13degreesofscreams
Transcribe →How GINGER SNAPS Redefined Teen Werewolf Horror
May 1400:30:31Tap to summarizeOn this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we dive into Ginger Snaps, the ultimate blend of teen angst and werewolf transformation. We break down the film’s themes of puberty, identity, and the monstrous side of growing up, while spotlighting its bold, original spin on werewolf design and mythology. Plus, we explore the sisterly bond between Ginger and Brigitte. Stick around to hear where it lands on our scary scale of 1 to 13! Trigger Warning: This episode discusses themes including body horror, gore, death, and sensitive topics related to puberty and transformation. Follow 13 Degrees of Screams for more content: https://www.instagram.com/13degreesofscreams/ https://twitter.com/13ScreamsPod https://www.tiktok.com/@13degreesofscreams MUSIC stream cafe - boba date
Transcribe →The Most Stressful Movie We’ve Ever Covered: MOTHER!
May 700:39:19Tap to summarizeTrigger Warnings: This episode discusses violence, infant harm, psychological abuse, gore, religious trauma themes, and home invasion. This week on 13 Degrees of Screams, we’re diving into Mother!, Darren Aronofsky’s chaotic, symbolic, and deeply polarizing psychological horror. We break down Jennifer Lawrence’s exhausting, immersive performance as Mother, Javier Bardem’s unsettlingly distant Him, and how a simple domestic setup spirals into biblical mayhem. From Adam and Eve wrecking the house to Cain and Abel’s violent arrival, from religious zealots overrunning every room to that infamous baby scene, we explore how the film transforms a single home into a metaphor for creation, destruction, and the relentless demands placed on Mother Earth. We also dig into the film’s intense production, the stage‑like rehearsals, the two interconnected house sets, Jennifer Lawrence’s on‑set injuries, and the wildly divided audience reaction that earned the movie an F CinemaScore and strained Lawrence and Aronofsky’s real‑life relationship. Finally, we rate Mother! on our Scary Scale from 1 to 13. Follow 13 Degrees of Screams for more content: https://www.instagram.com/13degreesofscreams/ https://twitter.com/13ScreamsPod https://www.tiktok.com/@13degreesofscreams
Transcribe →So Bad It’s Terrifying: Our Take on THE ROOM
Apr 3000:30:58Tap to summarizeThis week on 13 Degrees of Screams, we take a wild detour into a film that isn’t technically horror… yet somehow feels terrifying in its own unique way! We’re diving into the cinematic anomaly known as The Room and its behind‑the‑scenes dramatization, The Disaster Artist. In this special episode, we unravel the baffling production history, the inexplicable plot choices, and the enigma that is Tommy Wiseau, a man whose origins are as mysterious as his filmmaking decisions. From football tossing in tuxedos to rooftop monologues that defy all known acting techniques, we explore how this movie exists at all, and why its existence might be the scariest part. And for the first time ever, we break tradition: no scary scale rating. Because honestly? This one doesn’t even hit a 1. If negative numbers were allowed, we’d be in uncharted territory. Join us for confusion, fascination, and a whole lot of “Oh hi, horror fans.” Video Tommy Wiseau Commercial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cufePE5NaEM Articles The Bizarre Story Behind The Room https://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2019/08/this-bizarre-story-behind-the-room/ 27 Wild Stories From The Making Of The Room, The Worst Movie Ever https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/27-wild-stories-from-the-making-of-the-room-the-wo/2900-1644/ You can follow 13 Degrees of Screams on social media for additional content! https://www.instagram.com/13degreesofscreams/ https://twitter.com/13ScreamsPod https://www.tiktok.com/@13degreesofscreams
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