That Was Pretty Scary

A look back at all the horror goodness of 2025. Happy New Year, scaries! See you in 2026! Follow Jon Lee Brody on InstagramFollow That Was Pretty Scary on Instagram and TikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Writer/Director Steven C. Miller (Silent Night, Werewolves, Under Fire) joins TWPS this week to talk Christmas horror! Follow Jon Lee Brody on InstagramFollow That Was Pretty Scary on Instagram and TikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Christmas Horror movies are a must during the holiday season but what's its origin story? The truth is, the two are more alike than you'd think and the essence of Christmas horror has been around us all along! Follow Jon Lee Brody on InstagramFollow That Was Pretty Scary on Instagram and TikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Zach Cregger's "Weapons" was one of the biggest movies of 2025 and is currently making an award season run. But what was it about this movie that got to audiences? JLB breaks it all down!  Follow Jon Lee Brody on InstagramFollow That Was Pretty Scary on Instagram and TikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

JLB concludes his deep dive of "The Life of Chuck,"  by exploring how the themes of disconnection, simulation theory, 'main character energy' and the human condition make this film the cosmic horror it is. JLB also shares a brief discussion he had with Mike Flanagan himself on whether the movie qualifies as horror. And make sure to listen til the very end! This weeks epilogue is one of the best yet! Follow Jon Lee Brody on InstagramFollow That Was Pretty Scary on Instagram and TikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.