Cecil and Jeffrey make my day each time. Spot on dissection of the genres of horror, no pretentiousness, just honest dialogue about the maligned wonderment that is every thing that goes bump in the night.

this was literally the only podcast i liked without ads, so i would listen to a bunch in a row bc i didnt have to skip ahead every 5 minutes. thanks though for becoming yet another sometimes-show while i move on to my ad free youtube essays 👍🏻 yall have nightvale money come on

I got here through You Are Good, who had the fellas as guests for an episode on the movie Demons. I’m definitely a Cecil on the horror enthusiast spectrum, but with the back catalogue these two have, I’m really enjoying spending the cold months listening to an episode about the movies I know by heart, then getting to look up the ones I want to revisit or have never heard of before and listen to those. Just listened to an early episode in which they considered Tigers Are Not Afraid, but so far as I know they haven’t done it yet. Watch it guys! It’s fantastic.

I am loving listening to you guys talk about the horror movies I’ve seen and loved even more for the ones I haven’t. But you HAVE to watch HIM. It’s a football movie yes. But it is the best psychological suspense movie I have seen in a long time! You will love it!!!

Whether you like horror, or you love horror, Random Horror 9 is a fantastic horror review with two familiar podcast personalities from Night Vale Presents. They dive into each movie (in a random order) and talk about how gross or disturbing, funny or shocking the movies are. From the Universal Classics to Cronenberg, they explore all the horror favorites and…not so favorites to see if they’re a movie anyone can enjoy or if it’s just a bit much. I am not a big Horror guy, but I have listened to the entire catalog and was surprised to know how many of the hundreds I had seen or was familiar with! Jeffrey and Cecil are both funny and entertaining!

I can’t believe I just stumbled across that this podcast for the first time yesterday. I could listen to these read the phone book all day long. Fortunately, they don’t read the phone book, but talk about horror movies. My favorite thing.

Love the hosts,love the guests, love the subject matter, love everything about it.

like in a really good way

These two make me laugh out loud. Intelligent analysis disguised as relatable banter. One of my faves.

If you love horror as a concept, as a genre, or as an exploration, I cannot highly recommend this podcast enough. Jeffrey Cranor and Cecil Baldwin are just a joy to listen to. I've not watched even nearly a tenth of the movies they've covered to date, but even (or especially) the ones I haven't are covered to well that I can't mind one bit. The two and their guests cover the movies so smartly, giving enough plot-line for someone who was NOT able to watch along to follow, even as they pull apart the movie's direction and tone and writing. It's akin to sitting at the table with a few very intelligent friends who would love to tell you all about a movie they've recently watched. Absolutely lovely. I'd give it 10 stars if I could.

Soooo I haven’t listened yet, but the first 2 reviews I read were variations on a theme of Karen. Apparently there is ‘too much swearing’ and being openly anti the orange one. AND we’re talking about horror movies?? I’m like, is it my freakin birthday?? I already love it here. 10/5 stars.

Tried this pod’s most recent episode. Couldn’t get 5 minutes in without a slam of Trump. So tiresome

I just watched beau is afraid And then listen to the podcast Now I am shocked for the disrespect, you gave this absolute masterpiece of a film yes I was on a lot of caffeine wen I watched, but it was still a better three hours Oppenheimer I would like you to sincerely, apologise Lol jk great episode -chicken

Cut back on the swears

Yes. Good 👍

I always enjoy listening and it’s fun how the hosts figure out which movies to watch. They are very literary/analytical so I feel like I’m back in college where the professors always included films on the syllabus. I want to see their take on Company of Wolves! Also, GUYS. I listened to the Howling 2 episode today and as a teacher going into my 24th year teaching middle school THANK U. You made me tear up with what you said about teachers.

This podcast is just so; 💜💜💜💜 👁️👄👁️👻😮😱😳😳👻👻👻🦴🦴💜💜💜💜🍿🍿🍿. Ya know

I am not a fan of horror movies, but find the lore within them fascinating. These discussions are a great way to learn that lore and because it goes in a random order it never gets stale. I can’t wait till they get to an animated style movie as they have not come close to touching any as of where I’ve listened to.

Checked out the Se7en pod and was assaulted by a woman who wouldn’t stop yelling and doing terrible impressions and a man who won’t stop whining about how Brad Pitt was “mean” in the film. Won’t be back.

It feels like I’m chatting about horror movies with my two smart, funny friends.

Cecil and Jeffrey have wonderful chemistry and are just so much fun to listen to! Thanks for making horror movies more approachable!

As a welcome to Nightvale fan, as well as a horror fan who happens to be pretty horror squeamish, I love this podcast! Also why is Cecil me if I was 20 years older?

boys, you do my soul good.

I LOVE CECIL!!!!

I’m typically someone who goes for fiction podcasts, but this one got me hooked. I love the perspectives Cecil and Jeffrey give, which always find ways for me to appreciate the films they cover more.

THIS.IS.AMAZING! As a person who wants to watch horror or at least knows what happens, I can’t take horror at all.So finding this podcast was great! I mean it’s by the night vale people what do u expect! (For those of you who don’t know night vale but know gravity falls, just think aboutTad Strange..) LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST!!!!!!!!!!!! Chaos Theory two lightning bolts OUT

I really enjoy the chemistry and the fun you can tell everyone involved is having. The choices of movies are interesting and I’ve enjoyed the breakdown of horror as a genre so that I can begin to appreciate it and even enjoy it. My only complaint is that at times the show gets derailed by political discussion that doesn’t really pertain to the movie or goes beyond the scope of what is relevant to the discussion. It’s not that it’s offensive or that I don’t believe opinions should be expressed but it does lessen my enjoyment of an otherwise very fun show about horror movies.

Maybe it was my mistake for starting with the early episodes but I was immediately turned off by the political talk. It would be nice to find a podcast about film that doesn’t have to interject political views. A lot of us watch/talk movies to get away from that.

Some nice discussion, but ruined by the fact that the noise gate on recording software is on. Result is that often the first syllable or word of each person speaking is missing. Please listen to your own podcasts carefully and review. Turn off the auto noise gate.

I love the chemistry between the main hosts as well as the guests they choose. I too am learning to love horror.

Where do I even start? I’m a fan of Welcome To Nightvale, so when I heard Cecil and Jeffrey also have a horror movie podcast where they have an awesome, random way of picking the movie they watch and the podcast is them talking you through it, it’s only natural I immediately downloaded it and binged all 130 something episodes—at the time—until I was caught up…and then listened to them again…and listened to them again…and became a Patreon member so I can watch the monthly zoom episodes they do only for Patreon members…it’s bad y’all. Lol. This is definitely the best Horror Movie Podcast I’ve ever heard. The format is great. The breakdown is awesome. The occasional guests are knowledgeable and funny. What more can I say? Ooh I know!!! Follow this show now! And to Cecil and Jeffrey: if y’all ever need an intern or have any kind of position that needs filling remotely, holler at your boy over here!!!

Horror has been something I’ve avoided for a while, partly due to squeamishness and partly because I didn’t think horror was worthwhile, but this podcast is a great dive into what makes horror great and really helped me appreciate a genre I hadn’t really given much thought about.

I am too much of a scaredy-cat to watch horror movies — I had to sleep with the lights on for a month after watching the Blair Witch Project — but I am fascinated by them. This podcast is perfect for me and it stars two of my favorite podcasters.

This podcast is excellent, bordering on addictive, and I admit to have listened to most episodes twice 😮 The star of the show is Jeffrey’s thesis statement which opens each episode. You can tell he’s a writer, as these anecdotes are always clever and insightful. I’ve learned so much not just about horror but about film in general from this show. I love the “dice” format for choosing films. I love them poking fun at lovably bad films. I love Jeffrey’s & Cecil’s long-running chemistry from WTNV. My complaints, tho, have been mentioned by others. Cecil interrupts Jeffrey a lot. He also seems to need to let us know he 🌿🔥💨. We get it. Sometimes the guests are great. Sometimes they are overly loud to the point of shouty, or go on Tangents that clog up the run time. And when there are two guests, it often becomes a shouting & one-up joke fest where any actual film critique gets lost under overwhelming noise :/ I was so excited about the Sweeney Todd episode only to shut it up 10 mins in cause it was four people just making fun of musical theatre conventions. Womp womp. (Sarah Maria Griffin, however, is always a gem). Still, I love it. Give it a listen. Try a few episodes. Just keep the above in mind if you’re sensitive to interruptions & rambling. 4/5.

I hate being scared but I loooove to know what happens in horror movies. I’ve been in the habit of reading the Plot section on Wikipedia for several years. This show gives me that and the delightful Jeffrey and Cecil combo too *chef’s kiss*

Such a smart funny look at Horror. More episodes with Brie please!

So damned charming - Cecil and Jeffrey have a wonderful rhythm together and are equally enjoyable when talking about horror gems or films better forgotten. I love watching along with them, but this is my go to comfort podcast when I just want to listen to my smart friends talk. Indispensable.

In the last episode there were allusions to Cobra Commander, Destro, Max Headroom, and Fraggle Rock. 5 stars.

I truly enjoy this podcast. The guys are intelligent and funny. They paint extremely good pictures of what is going on. The problem is to truly enjoy it it will cost you money. Many of the best movies are only on patroon. They randomly pick movies suggested by their patroon listeners. Who suggest the best movies. If you are not a member you will never hear John Carpenter’s The Thing or The Fly, Eraserhead and the list goes on. It is an impressive and growing list of great films you will never hear if you don’t pay up. Not really in a position to do that so I will lose out.

I love that this podcast never takes anything away from the movies. I’m kind of addicted to this show, and what an addiction to have. You guys never fail to disappoint, and I love how you guys go into detail about what happens! Best podcast I’ve even listened to! P.s: it’s so good, I can’t listen after dark, because it gives me nightmares!

This is one of my favorite podcasts of all time. A must listen for any horror fan.

The two hosts have an entertaining perspective on the films they review. I just wish they weren't always in complete agreement. But putting that aside, I love this podcast and I give it a big thumbs up. (Word of advice - make sure you watch the film they're discussing before you listen to the show!)

I am having so much fun with this podcast. I love how accessible the movies are and most are streaming for free on platforms like Tubi and Pluto! I love watching and then listening to the commentary and thoughts of the hosts! Like True Crime Obsessed but with horror flicks! 10/10 would recommend!

I am hooked on this and you should be too.

I love this podcast! Would love to see( rolling of the dice permitted) more stop motion horror representation🖤🖤! This would include Beetle Juice, Mad God, The Wolf House, OG King Kong, Blood tea Red String, etc 😍!! This podcast has been my go to list of moves to watch this October!

I’m about eleven episodes in and I’m really enjoying the intelligent pov of a horror fan and someone new to the genre. Also, it’s kinda funny listening to the earlier episodes and hearing how prominent talking about Trump kept over taking the show. It really shows how the times affect everything.

My husband is a big fan of horror films. I like them too, but have trouble watching them. This podcast is perfect for both of us! I really love hearing Joseph and Cecil’s perspectives on the different films as writers, actors, and generally creative people.

A great casual listen. I haven’t seen many of these movies but it doesn’t matter. The conversations are always fun!

I’m absolutely terrified of horror movies, but this podcast is amazing. I still haven’t watched any of the movies you guys have covered (except Coraline) but I’m thinking of watching one soon…

This podcast, with two hilarious and insightful hosts (and great guest hosts), totally satisfies my desire to “see” horror movies, just with my ears. I have long read summaries/spoilers for horror movies with great relish. The genre has so many interesting (and silly) things to say but I have nightmares for weeks after even mild horror films. Thank you Cecil and Jefferey for expanding my knowledge of horror without torturing myself, it’s exactly the podcast I’ve always wanted!