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Bloody Disgusting Podcast

Are you prepared to immerse yourself in the world of horror each week? Tune in to Bloody-Disgusting.com's official weekly podcast! A podcast where host Zena Dixon and Shelby Novak give a take on their favorite things in horror. If you need to know the horror highlights: weekly themes, trending topic

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 1 hr 6 min
Latest: 13 Oct 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

13 Oct 2026 · 48 minNew

Our (and your) Crystal Lake Predictions!

With Peacock's Crystal Lake sneaking up on us, the Bloody Disgusting staff decided to take a stab at their theories and predictions about what they hope to expect! We also reached out to our audience for help and you sent in videos with your own thoughts! Watch FREE horror streaming 24/7 on Screambox! https://www.screambox.com/livetv Never miss a horror headline, follow us on Instagram - https://instagram.com/bdisgusting Twitter - https://twitter.com/bdisgusting Facebook - https://facebook.com/BloodyDisgusting Your #1 source for all things horror since 2001! https://bloody-disgusting.com…

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8 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 10 min
Is BACKROOMS (2026) Actually Scary? Spoiler-Filled Horror Movie Breakdown
"You are not supposed to be here!" This week, Zena and Shelby dissect Kane Parsons' horror movie BACKROOMS! We dig into the psychological fear, trauma, liminal space, and the arm-hair-raising performances from Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve. There will be spoilers, so fair warning! Have you signed up for Bloody Disgusting's horror movie database? Browse thousands of horror films by genre, decade, director, and more: https://bloody-disgusting.com/db/ Follow us on the database: Shelby: @shelbybnovak Zena: @zenadixon Let's get bloody. Let's get disgusting! Got a horror question you’ve been…
30 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 7 min
RESIDENT EVIL (2026) + #PreggersForCregger
Did you miss us? Because we missed you…and we brought souvenirs! After a full month away, Zena and Shelby are crawling back from the grave, and boy, do they have stories. Shelby traded screams for sea breezes on a two-and-a-half-week cruise, then wandered through The Horror Show at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, a whole exhibit dedicated to why we love being scared. Zena spent her time chasing every scare she could find: a trip to Miami for BEWARE BOIUNA, plus Halloween Horror Nights and a whole lineup of other haunted theme parks and houses. The gruesome twosome also dish on…
2 Sep 2026 · 52 min
THE HOME (2025): Pete Davidson, Leaky Eyeballs & Your Retirement Plan
This week, the gruesome twosome are diving into THE HOME (2025). Sentenced to community service at a retirement home, Max is told the fourth floor is strictly off-limits because residents up there need "special care." Naturally, he doesn't listen! Cue secrets, a very forbidden floor, some leaky eyeballs, and a mystery that puts everyone's lives on the line. This episode is sponsored by CWA Wealth Advisory because between the psychological horror and the fourth-floor chaos, we figured it's a good time to talk about a much less terrifying kind of planning: your retirement. No forbidden floors…
26 Aug 2026 · 30 min
Cory Michael Smith & Anne Kauffman Talk Grim Death and Bill the Electrocuted Criminal!
Shelby got to chat with actor Cory Michael Smith and director Anne Kauffman about their part in Grim Death and Bill the Electrocuted Criminal, an Echoverse Podcast. GDABTE is a quirky, supernatural investigative thriller from acclaimed artist Mike Mignola (Hellboy) and NYT bestselling-author Thomas E. Sniegoski. You can find it wherever you get your podcasts! Watch FREE horror streaming 24/7 on Screambox! https://www.screambox.com/livetv Never miss a horror headline, follow us on Instagram - https://instagram.com/bdisgusting Twitter - https://twitter.com/bdisgusting Facebook -…
21 Aug 2026 · 32 min
Leigh Whannell Talks INSIDIOUS: OUT OF THE FURTHER
Zena and Shelby had the absolute pleasure of getting to chat with Leigh Whannell: a master of horror and creator, alongside James Wan, of the Insidious franchise. Leigh enlightened us on how to create truly scary moments in horror, why the genre is underrated despite the current "goldrush", and so much more. Let's get bloody. Let's get disgusting. Let's head into The Further! Watch FREE horror streaming 24/7 on Screambox! https://www.screambox.com/livetv Never miss a horror headline, follow us on Instagram - https://instagram.com/bdisgusting Twitter - https://twitter.com/bdisgusting Facebook…
19 Aug 2026 · 39 min
INSIDIOUS: What Is The Further? Everything You Need to Know!
And if you've already checked INSIDIOUS: OUT OF THE FURTHER, what's one word you'd use to describe it, keeping it spoiler-free? Mark your calendars! INSIDIOUS: OUT OF THE FURTHER is crawling into theaters August 21st. Before it hits, Zena and Shelby are cracking open the full Insidious lore dump, diving deep into spoiler territory on the last five movies. Shelby already caught INSIDIOUS: OUT OF THE FURTHER and gives her spoiler-free take, while Zena breaks down exactly what she's hoping this new one delivers. Also: our interview with Leigh Whannell will be available this Friday! So keep a…
19 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 12 min
THE AUTOPSY (2022) Is Gross, Grim & Gory...We Love It
Grab a scalpel and grab something spicy...this episode gets HOT! Huge shoutout to our sponsor, Torchbearer Sauces, keeping us fueled with unfiltered heat while we play a little game we like to call Talk or Torch. Here's how it works: every time we say Dr. Winters' name, we sample a Torchbearer Sauce. Simple rules, deeply questionable decision-making. This week, the gruesome twosome is diving into Episode 3 of GUILLERMO DEL TORO'S CABINET OF CURIOSITIES: THE AUTOPSY. A seasoned sheriff investigates a dead body in the woods and calls on an old pal, a medical examiner, to help piece together a…
13 Aug 2026 · 57 min
A Clueless Family, Rain & Wild Susan | THE LAST HOUSE
Home sweet home… until you realize you’re never getting out! This week, the gruesome twosome dive into Netflix’s THE LAST HOUSE, a claustrophobic horror thriller where a family discovers that their home isn’t exactly the safe haven they thought it was. Shelby leads the discussion with Zena as they get into the movie’s creepy premise, the mystery surrounding what’s happening outside, and, of course, the family’s impressive ability to remain completely oblivious while everything around them is literally going straight to hell! From the creepy atmosphere to some seriously cheesy dialogue, THE…
31 Jul 2026 · 36 min
Interview: Declan Dineen Talks The Chronicles of Astrimos
Shelby chats with Declan Dineen, writer and producer of The Chronicles of Astrimos, the sci-fi audio drama starring Darren Criss, Maya Hawk and Alfred Molina from Echoverse! Declan gives advice to writers and speaks on the subject of curiosity and it's correlation to creating great character. https://www.echoverse.com/the-chronicles-of-astrimos Follow Declan Dineen: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/declandineen/ Website: https://declandineen.com/ Follow Pakk Hui Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pakkhuimusic/ Watch FREE horror streaming 24/7 on Screambox!…
29 Jul 2026 · 50 min
Chills, Thrills & Ice Cream Man: August Horror We Can't Wait For
This week the gruesome twosome, Zena and Shelby, are unboxing the icy return of horror legend Eli Roth (CABIN FEVER, HOSTEL, THANKSGIVING). His new film ICE CREAM MAN melts into theaters August 7 via his own label, The Horror Section. To celebrate, Bloody Disgusting is throwing down in Los Angeles this weekend with some seriously frosty festivities: it kicks off Saturday, Aug 1 at The Horror Boodega (3116 W Magnolia Blvd #104, 1 PM)! Enjoy free ice cream cones while supplies last, a meet-and-greet with the maniac himself, and a Boo-dega full of twisted Summerween treats! Then at night, head…
22 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 20 min
IN THE MOUTH OF MADNESS (1994) - John Carpenter's Most Underrated Horror?
What pairs perfectly with John Carpenter's most underrated supernatural horror? Pure, unfiltered heat, courtesy of our sponsor Torchbearer Sauces! In this episode, Tony Wash stops by to give us the scoop on what to keep a lookout for on SCREAMBOX in August and trust us, you're going to want to hear this. Then Tony joins Zena and Shelby for a deep dive into John Carpenter's IN THE MOUTH OF MADNESS (1994), featuring brand new sauces from Torchbearer Sauces! And instead of the usual round of trivia, the three switch things up in a way that will DEFINITELY keep you on your toes. You're going to…
15 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 6 min
We Read Your Most Controversial Horror Hot Takes...
We're back! Did you miss us? This week, Shelby takes us behind the scenes of Creep IE Con, sharing her unforgettable experience, favorite moments, and stories from an incredible weekend! Hear all about meeting Danny Trejo, the eerie Pinocchio puppet, Jon Abrahams, Lochlyn Munro, Simon Rex, Brad Dourif, Fiona Dourif, Alex Vincent, and plenty more. Whether you're a convention veteran or have always wanted to attend one, you won't want to miss these behind-the-scenes moments. Then it's time to turn up the heat! For this week's Horror Hot Seat, we asked our listeners and social media followers…
1 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 7 min
The Gruesome Twosome: Movies That Traumatized Us As Kids
THE GRUESOME TWOSOME IS BACK! (Massive shoutout to listener Izzy for giving us the best name ever!) This week we're switching things up. No deep dive, just Zena and your pal Shelby in their element, and honestly? This might be our most fun episode yet. Here's what we're getting into: the two dig into their childhood fears and yes, it gets chaotic! From there the girls dish out their latest horror movie recommendations because let's be honest, they never stop watching. Shelby also drops some exciting news on Robert Eggers' highly anticipated WEREWOLF and gives us the scoop on a brand new doc…
24 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 15 min
The Summer Horror Movie Nobody Talks About: THE RED HOUSE (1947)
Get ready for a mini deep dive featuring a haunted red house AND Shelby bullying you! Quick question before we get into it: when you think of summer-themed horror, what's the FIRST thing that comes to mind? This week Zena and Shelby are diving into the classic black-and-white psychological noir horror THE RED HOUSE (1947) and this one has EVERYTHING. Mystery, a family hiding a dark secret, forbidden crushes, and a buff, sweaty man lurking in the woods with a suspiciously large amount of cash. An old man and his sister will do ANYTHING to keep their adopted teenage daughter away from an…
17 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 6 min
Everything You Forgot About STIGMATA (1999)
This episode is proudly sponsored by Torchbearer Sauces, because nothing pairs better with possession, paranormal chaos, and religious secrets than pure, unfiltered heat! Tune in because we're cracking open the supernatural horror movie STIGMATA (1999), and trust us, this one gets under your skin. Frankie Paige (Patricia Arquette) has no strong religious beliefs…until she starts experiencing violent, unexplainable episodes, manifesting the exact wounds Jesus received during the crucifixion. Here's how it works: every time we say our leading lady Frankie's name, we have to sample a…
10 Jun 2026 · 57 min
POSSESSION (1981): The Most Unhinged Divorce Movie Ever Made
Divorce has never been scarier! This week, things get MESSY. And we mean that literally. Zena and Shelby are diving deep into the psychological horror masterpiece POSSESSION (1981), directed by Andrzej Żuławski! A movie about divorce, despair, and whatever that thing is in the bathtub. If you've seen it, you know. If you haven't…buckle up! And speaking of things falling apart, this episode is sponsored by Conte Wealth Advisors, a third-generation independent financial firm serving clients nationwide. Going through a divorce? No gross goo creature required. Conte Wealth Advisors has your…
3 Jun 2026 · 54 min
Summer Horror Preview 2026!
Happy June, you beautiful creeps! And Happy Pride Month! We're BACK and crawling out of the coffin just in time for summer screams. First up, our resident SCREAMBOX expert Tony Wash rises from the depths to drop some seriously exciting news. This October, SCREAMBOX is unleashing an all-new original unscripted series, YOUR DEAREST DARKEST FRIEND WITH YOUR HOST TED RAIMI. That's right, THE Ted Raimi! Hosting horror royalty, actors, directors, and FX artists for intimate, spine-tingling conversations...all while mixing up specialty cocktails and mocktails inside his very own haunted parlor.…
27 May 2026 · 1 hr 6 min
Joe Swanberg: KENNELED (2026) + MONKEY'S MAGIC MERRY GO ROUND (2024)
This week, Zena sits down with the incredibly talented Joe Swanberg, director, producer, writer, editor AND actor, for a conversation you don't want to miss! Joe is one of the founding forces behind the mumblecore movement, and 20+ years into his career, he's showing no signs of slowing down. From manning every corner of film production to opening his very own video rental store on the outskirts of Chicago...yes, really! Joe does it all. In this episode, we dive deep into his latest projects KENNELED and MONKEY'S MAGIC MERRY GO ROUND, both streaming now on SCREAMBOX! Joe opens up about his…
20 May 2026 · 1 hr 39 min
THE RESIDENT (2011): Stalkers, Secrets & Sauces78u
It's that time again, Talk or Torch is BACK! Zena and Shelby are putting their taste buds (and their sanity) on the line with another round of horror trivia featuring the fiery hot sauces from Torchbearer Sauces. And let's just say... Torchbearer is NOT playing nice this month. Tongues are burned, things get heated, and somehow ham becomes a topic of conversation. Don't ask! Once they survive the heat, the girls dive deep into THE RESIDENT (2011), starring Hilary Swank and Jeffrey Dean Morgan. A recently single woman rents what seems like the perfect New York City apartment until she begins…
13 May 2026 · 1 hr 16 min
#272 - The Softest Nightmare: PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK (1975)
The sun is out. The wildflowers are blooming. Three girls walk into the Australian bush and simply...don't come back! This week, Shelby dresses up as a student at Appleyard College, and together with Zena, they take a deep dive into PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK! The 1975 Peter Weir film that has been unsettling audiences (and cobnfusing them beautifully) for fifty years! Is it horror? Is it a mystery? Is it a fever dream dressed up in Victorian lace? Yes. The answer is yes! Zena and Shelby dig into what makes this movie feel like a waking nightmare despite its dreamy, sun-drenched surface and the…
6 May 2026 · 1 hr 9 min
#271 - Don't @ Us: Our Unpopular Horror Opinions
Did you miss us? We took a little break last week, but Zena and Shelby are back and getting bloody again! But this time...they're getting controversial. A listener recommendation sparked this week's topic: unpopular horror opinions. Zena and Shelby are pulling back the curtain on the movies and takes that might raise some eyebrows. These are the movies that weren't quite their speed and the opinions they know you might not agree with and that's okay. Horror fans, this is a safe space for hot takes! Right after, the ladies share their recent horror watches, the ones that actually delivered…
22 Apr 2026 · 2 hr 4 min
Talk or Torch: STARRY EYES (2014) ft. Directors Kevin Kölsch & Dennis Widmyer
This week, Zena and Shelby bring you a jam-packed episode soaked in blood, ambition, and Hollywood horror! First up, we sit down with directors and writers Kevin Kölsch and Dennis Widmyer, the twisted minds behind STARRY EYES! They dig into the film's dark origins and tease what terrifying projects they have coming next. Then, SCREAMBOX programmer Tony Wash joins the chaos to give us a heads-up on May's upcoming titles, followed by our monthly trivia game TALK OR TORCH, sponsored by Torchbearer Sauces. Think you know your horror? The heat is ON and things get seriously spicy. We close out…
15 Apr 2026 · 52 min
#269 - Short Horror Films to Add to Your Watch List
Short films, big scares...what could go wrong? This week, Zena and Shelby are diving into short horror movies handpicked by YOU, our amazing listeners! Watch along as they react in real time to some unsettling shorts. No spoilers, just pure unfiltered reactions. And yes, after Shelby's little bullying session, the duo makes it up to listeners by answering YOUR horror-related questions! The shorts: - PORTRAIT OF GOD (2022): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BI9fKfX5V68 - REUNION (2025) trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsBGqhzLlaI - OUTSIDE NOISE (2025):…
8 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 7 min
#268 - Name The Horror Movie You'd NEVER Survive
Which horror movie would be the absolute WORST to actually live through? Zena and Shelby kick off this episode with the question we're all secretly afraid to answer and they have some very strong opinions! But this week, instead of a deep dive into one film, the two are pulling back the curtain on something they've been quietly building: She Screams: Women in Horror! Their hand-curated collection is now streaming on SCREAMBOX. Because horror was never just a man's world, and this list is proof! The collection has a theme, a name, and a point of view. Now they want to know which title YOU…
1 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 18 min
CRAZY OLD LADY (2025): One of the Most Uncomfortable Horror Movies of the Year?!
Have you checked out CRAZY OLD LADY, aka VIEJA LOCA (2025) yet? Zena and Shelby dive headfirst into this tense, slow-burn psychological horror that seriously gets under your skin! It’s a tight, one-location indie that wastes no time trapping you in a deeply uncomfortable nightmare. Trust us, it lingers! The setup sounds simple…until it’s not. Pedro gets a desperate message from his ex asking him to look after her senile mother, Alicia. Easy favor, right? Yep, not even close! What starts as a small task spirals fast into something way darker. Now Pedro just needs to get out but Alicia has…
27 Mar 2026 · 44 min
The Minds Behind THE DÆMON!
Writers and Directors Matt Devino and David Yohe sat down with Shelby to talk all about their latest feature THE DÆMON! Don't miss The Dæmon available on Screambox now! Find more from the cast and crew: // Follow The Dæmon \\ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedaemonmovie/ // Follow Matt Devino\\ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devocam/ // Follow David Yohe\\ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yohebear/ Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe on your favorite apps. *** Follow us on social media and join the conversation!⁠ // Follow The Bloody Disgusting Podcast \\ Twitter/X:…
25 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 17 min
#266 - BODY CAM (2020) & Real-World Horror
Something is lurking in the footage…and once you see it, it’s already too late. Zena and Shelby dive into BODY CAM (2020), with Mary J. Blige leading as a cop investigating a brutal murder who starts noticing something seriously off in the body cam footage. What starts as a routine case spirals into creepy visions, bad energy, and the growing feeling that something supernatural is targeting her entire unit. Along the way, they dig into the real-world horror, including the grief, trauma, and heaviness this movie doesn’t shy away from. Then Shelby drops updates on IT: WELCOME TO DERRY, season…
18 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 29 min
#265 - RAWHEAD REX (1986) + SCREAMBOX April Sneak Peek | Talk or Torch
Expect ancient monsters, questionable decisions, and plenty of laughs as they break down this campy '80s horror! This week, Zena and Shelby are joined by returning guest Tony Wash, Director of Programming & Original Productions at SCREAMBOX, for a St. Patrick’s Day edition of Talk or Torch sponsored by Torchbearer Sauces! But this time inspired by the gloriously bizarre 1986 cult creature feature RAWHEAD REX (1986). Torchbearer goes easy on the crew with new BBQ sauces and horseradish, but as the heat rises, so do the trivia questions! Plus, Tony drops exclusive details about the horror…
16 Mar 2026 · 29 min
BONUS: The Minds Behind PIG HILL
Pig Hill is one of the most gruesome rides you'll go on this year, it's full of a darkness you'll never see coming! Shelby got to sit down with four of the minds behind the madness: Director Kevin Lewis, Screenwriter Jarrod Burris, Executive Producer Ted Watts, and Actor Olivia Allen. Don't miss Pig Hill available on Screambox now! Find more from the cast and crew: // Follow Olivia Allen \\ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/obliviaallen/ Podcast: Broad Ideas with Rachel Bilson and Olivia Allen // Follow Kevin Lewis \\ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinlewisofficial/ // Follow…

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Bloody Disgusting Podcast is a English film & tv podcast from Bloody FM. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Bloody FM
Language: English
Category: Film & TV
New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 1 hr 6 min
Latest episode: 13 Oct 2026
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