Smart, funny and lighthearted but still totally horror. Great content and production value.

I listened to your show for years and enjoyed it for years. The 3 stars given is solely based on the back catalogue. Ever since Mikey left you’re floundering. I’m 17 minutes into your most recent episode and just had to turn it off. You ramble about points in the movie but haven’t done your summary of the movie yet. Maybe you could add a little more structure to the podcast but at this point Paige and Todd are just two insufferable people telling bad jokes and talking about how much they wanna bang the actors in the movies. Jen was great as well but you had Mikey then. He was your linch pin this whole time. Hate to see a podcast I loved becoming slop but at this point it’s just not enjoyable to listen to. Wish you the best though.

It’s been a rough few years, and 2025 has been quite a motherf****er. Horror Virgin and RTP is part of my self-care. Todd, Paige, Mikey, and Jen are the best. I love getting a mix of film review seriousness and analysis with a huge dose of absurdity and laughter.

After discovering this podcast a year ago, I have been binging it most days. Whether I am planning my lessons in my classroom or driving Lyft to make ends meet, you guys have been my constant companions, and I will be forever grateful for the laughs and kinship I have felt in the Horror Virgin community. Truly, thank you for everything that you do, and now to start my RTP binge for the next year! P.S. Tell Mikey to get his butt back in there from time to time.

Im on the brink of no longer listening. If you guys could put a time stamp in so we could bypass all the rambling nonsense in the beginning that would help a lot. Mikey used to keep you guys somewhat on track, now it really all goes off the rails and your yes anding is not funny.

Keep your politics to yourself. I can’t stand to listen to you any longer. Also canceled Patreon.

The hosts (especially Todd and Mikey) are generally pretty poorly researched and tend to lack a lot of basic information that could be found on a 5 second google search after watching the movie. It is really difficult to listen to 2hr+ episodes of people not knowing what they’re talking about and refusing to look anything up. Paige and Jen at least usually have something insightful to say about the movies but then they get sidetracked by Todd’s VERY juvenile humor for an adult man and Mikey’s weird self-deprecating jokes. Also the Scary Scale is a pretty useless bit because it consistently comes down to how many jump-scares a movie has and usually disregards tone, tension, dread, etc. Ghostbusters being the 1 example is INSANE given how often they put objectively scarier movies (that should be 2-5) on the same tier. There is a lot of fun on the show and some really great sections, but the lack of effort from the hosts is very glaring in many episodes.

The humor and balance they had with Mikey is desperately lacking.Paige is smart and hilarious but often times she gets wrapped up in the supposed meaning behind the movie .I get that social issues shape your opinion but it would be nice to just have a funny review. I say that but she is genuinely funny and sharp .But Todd is unbearable he adds nothing and when he does have an opinion he immediately changes it if Paige doesn’t agree.

I wanted to find a good horror podcast but this ain’t it. I started listening to a podcast about one of my favorite horror movies and I lasted about 5 minutes. The hosts trashed my movie. And not in a good way. Granted some movies it’s fun to mock or knit pick but these people can’t grasp what makes a good B-movie. Instead, they sneer at it with their wannabe-elitist personalities that are full of snark and I find their voices truly grating.

It’s a-me! The GaySlowpoke to give another review for my favorite trio! While Mikey’s screwball energy is missed, Paige & Todd continue to bring the laughs, fun, and analysis that I have enjoyed from them on both the Horror Virgin and Romancing the Pod. With plenty of great guests, deep discussions in between the silly, and a warm loving vibe all around, The Horror Virgin continues to be one of my go to Horror podcasts. If you want a podcast that feels like you are having an animated discussion at the bar with your friends this is the pod for you! ( Sorry, Paige. This one isn’t as well written this time around.) Thank you as always for being a bright spot during my day as I listen during my work day. P.S. I’m surprised this hasn’t been a theme yet, but I think one theme suggestion you guys should do is Camp Horror month where we lean into the general campiness that the horror genres can provide and how it’s a genre that has lot of connections the LGBTQ+ communities. It would be a fun Pride Month theme and it’s my way of trying to get you guys to discuss the John Waters’ classic Serial Mom or even Death Becomes Her. Keep up the good work guys!

One of my top comfort pods. Want to hear about a horror movie you’ve watched from a bunch of your goofy friends who make good points occasionally? This is it!

Sometimes you get really lucky and, after listening to podcasts for 10+ years, you think you’ve listened to everything you would want to hear. But then you stumble across a true gem that has a backlog of hundreds of episodes that are just pure gold. If you have not listened, but enjoy really funny people recapping good and really bad movies, this podcast is for you. Cannot recommend this enough, also their romcom podcast is fantastic as well.

Of all the movie podcasts I listen to, this one is my FAV. Paige, you’re amazing!!! The dudes are cute phone charms to your Razr.

Didn’t make it 5mins into it. Got tired of two grown men talking about t*tties.

Not as knowledgeable about the genre as shows like Exploding Heads ( plus they’re funny) 22 Shots of Moodz and Horror and Jay of the Dead’s shows.

I love this show I listen to this for a while like since 2022 which saying out loud makes me sound so old🤮(3 almost 4 years I’ve watched). Anyway 10/10 show, but where has Mikey been? I wish you guys can try to get Steven king on the show? Would love to have a feature like pigs blood or something like that. I highly recommend this show to everyone.

Horror Virgin and romancing the pod are my favorite podcasts and you guys keep me company on my daily commute. I can’t watch scary movies so I love listening to you guys explain them to me!! Keep doing what you’re doing! Love you guys.

I just discovered your podcast on a friend’s recommendation and I cannot stop binging it. Listening to your reviews is like watching & experiencing these movies all over again with fresh eyes. The observations and explanations you bring take the movies to a new level for me. 10/10. Love love love.

A perfect blend of humor, horror, and surprisingly insightful commentary. Even though I miss Mikey’s humor (he just ran to the store for milk and snacks y’all… he’ll be back) listening to Todd and Paige is equivalent of a weekly spooky sleepover with a group of friends—one of whom is bravely hiding behind a pillow. Five stars for keeping us laughing through the blood and guts!

My best friend had me listen to an episode of RTP 3 years ago. I was so hooked, that I started at the beginning of BOTH shows and listened through all the shows. Thank you for being a light in the dark days, and for making the good days even better!

I love horror, and I keep trying to get into this podcast, but the hosts apparently don’t have indoor voices.

I have listened to you guys every week since very very early on. This is a must listen pod for horror fans and newbies to the genre as well. While loving most all the choices you guys make, one you haven’t still bothers me. There are now 3 Terrifier movies and all hallows eve and no reviews ?? Just would love to hear you guys talk about it and more I’m sure I’m not alone. Can’t wait for killer ladies month let’s gooo!!!

Love the takes and views sometimes they wildly off or different which I respect especially like Lisa Franken and how she was shown and thinking Evil Dead isn’t a Evil dead movie but love the show

I don’t watch horror but have to know what happens. Perfect for a scaredy cat like me.

This was hands down the worse movie you have picked to review , it wasn’t even bad in an entertaining way like the other movies . Maybe this episode needed Mikey or 3rd opinion . Todd agrees with Paige non sense too often

Probably my favorite podcast. Am always sad when it is over because I have to wait for the next release.

Love this podcast love this group please review Stephen king’s dream catcher

Thanks to the podcast I was able to have a 10 minute conversation with my cousin today about the lore of the Child’s Play franchise. When she asked if I had seen the TV series I had to explain I had never watched any of the movies. I tried to explain about the podcast, but I think I am keeping the reputation of being the odd cousin.

I discovered this pod a few months ago and went through every episode from the beginning. I have one more episode to go before I'm caught up and idk how I'm gonna wait a week in between episodes 😩. I'm gonna make my way through romancing the pod next! These guys are great and I love the banter between them. It's like listening to friends just having a good time with a little mystery science theater mixed in. Mikey is sorely missed but hope he's doing well and enjoying his life. Looking forward to him as a guest!

Just a delightful podcast when you need something in your ear. Also, rooting for an episode on Prom Night 2: Hello Mary Lou.

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I’m two years behind, so maybe they’ve learned but they seem to think blood and guts is body horror. Somebody getting chopped up by Jason or Michael Myers is just slasher violence. Body horror is the human body being changed in disgusting ways like in The Fly or Society. If you weren’t alive in the 80s or barely cognizant, stop telling us what the 80s were like. “well, in the 80s…” or “it was the 80s, so…”. And the answer to any question about the 80s isn’t always cocaine.

I’d like to start with I love the show and personalities. Would even go as far to say I consider you all family. How can I not, we’re talking horror movies. But as of late I’ve noticed a lot of male and takes. An that’s fine but it’s hard to be part of the fun when it seems like your the butt of the joke. Maybe I’m just overloaded because of the upcoming election. Either way I still recommend and would recommend the podcast

Long time listener, first time reviewer! Been listening to this podcast since I saw Hereditary in the theater and months later STILL didn’t have anyone to talk about how scared I was with, so I decided to try listening to a podcast for the first time to hear people freak about it as much as I did. The hosts have changed over the years but the show evolves adapts, and keeps getting better as it goes. I miss Mikey and his blend of mental health expertise and comedy dearly, Paige is hilarious and insightful, and Todd’s dedication to the show and his discussions on mental health and personal growth are always deeply appreciated. Every listen is like one of those great conversations with friends where you laugh, you get a little vulnerable with each other, you maybe go a little TMI from time to time, and you always talk about the last crazy pants movie you saw (probably together, and you’re still not over it). Love the pod and everything that you folks do for us fans on the daily :)

I absolutely love this podcast! I’ve been listening since The Texas Chainsaw Massacre episode and have been hooked ever since. I love the horror genre and this podcast has introduced me to new horror faves and gotten me to rewatch old faves too! I love hearing them talk about the movies, but the friendship between the hosts is what keeps me listening. They are supportive of one another, but also push each other to see things differently if needed. They sound like my friends and me discussing movies, books, or music that we find interesting. Life do be life-in sometimes and this podcast brings so much laughter and joy. This is the only podcast I listen to that I have saved episodes that I return to when I’m sad or just need something on in the background. It’s also one of if not the best produced podcasts I subscribe to as well. Keep up the good work, y’all are a bright spot in what can seem like a dark world. I wish I could give 10 stars, but Apple doesn’t allow that.

I’ve listened to The Horror Virgin for years, I absolutely adore it. Todd does such an amazing job making this show and his voice could cure a bad day. Paige is chefs kiss, I’m so glad to be able to hear her insights with a dash of her roasting abilities. They could cure any bad day just by listening to an episode.

I really hope the hosts know they’ve made such an impact and bring so much laughter to their audience’s lives. I love hearing their stories. I love knowing their thoughts on these different movies. But most of all I always feel like I’m with friends when I listen. It gives me the same feeling I get when I’ve been laughing so hard I start tearing up after having a long, rough day that felt impossible to survive. They deserve the world. I’m glad they’re here.

As a fellow Horror Virgin, I took me a weird path to find this podcast and give it a shot. From being a Funhaus fan, to following Armando over to Cult Podcast, then following Paige to Horror Virgin. The hosts give their all, and share with the listeners both their own struggles and fears with each episode. And that’s what makes the horror genre so cool - it lands differently for everyone. I know I’m making this sound like a serious podcast, but it’s also laugh-out-loud-in-public funny. I’ve listened to each episode easily 3 to 4 times as the humor, kindness, and insights recharge my battery for another day at my stressful job. Thank you for doing this podcast! I’ve even started watching horror flicks - to the delight of my Horror Fan of a husband.

Something I look forward to every week! I might not always agree on Paige or Todd’s take on a movie, but always appreciate their dedication to the pod, discussions, jokes, and their enthusiasm for the film community. Thanks for the laughs and especially the amount of time each of you dedicate to this podcast!

I’m a horror virgin myself and don’t like watching scary movies. However, they always intrigue me because the plots are so interesting or at least bonkers in the coolest way. This podcast helps me enjoy horror movies in the best way possible! I don’t have to watch all the scary stuff, but I get to enjoy the plot from the best of podcasters. Todd and Paige (and Mikey when he was still on) have entertained me for hours and even kept me company on the 21-hour drive from Texas to California. Thanks guys, and keep up the good work!!

After being a listener for a year, in the current episode 336, at 8 minutes into it, Republicans were associated with being crazy bigots by the male host (I think named Todd.) Sadly, this kind of hateful speech ruins the show. It’s fine to have political opinions, but to sit in a middle of an episode and imply that half the audience (probably) who are Republicans are bigots - ironically, is itself a bigoted statement. Also the show hasn’t been the same since host Mikey left a few months back anyway. Unfollow. I’m on to discover a new show. Amazingly, this same episode featured an appeal for a GoFundme which I was gonna donate $100 to. But they can support their own causes rather than ask for my “bigoted” money.

I used to get lost in this podcast in the best way..fully disengaging from the objective horror and hopelessness that is my life for an hour or so. I often can’t pay the bills, let alone see a movie. So finding this podcast meant a lot. I had something to look forward to. My life IS that bad. But the pod has slow rolled into a low-effort, self indulgent circle jerk of hosts congratulating each other in the most condescending facade of self-deprication, rather than bothering to tell us anything coherent or engaging about the movie. It feels like I’m awkwardly watching glimpses of a movie over someone’s shoulder on an airplane filled with screaming babies wearing better clothes than me. It’s unrelatable, and most of all, not about movies. The Sting episode was the death knell. I tried to listen again and still don’t know what happens. 2 stars for the memories of times I laughed out loud and forgot the world for a moment. An extra star bc Jen episodes still exist.

I’ve always been a scaredy cat when it comes to these movies, but after listening to you guys talk through them I’m becoming braver! I miss Mikey (best of luck on your endeavors my dude!) but Paige and Todd are killing it!

But please tell Paige, not every movie has to be grounded in reality, tired of hearing they needed mental help. It’s a movie Paige. If they needed mental help, I’ll watch dramas. THis is horror. Get in the horror mindset and stop pointing out personal stories why it’s not true. They dont make all other options untrue.

The best horror movies podcast you guys make me laugh so hard! 😂

…after discovering from a “Last Shift” search. Great chemistry, good humor and some rabbit trails that end up paying off. On top of my positive first impressions, I heard them endorse Suboxone and other MAR meds to get off heroin. As someone with 9+ sober/clean years, I owe my life in part to those medications. I’m also a baby-face like Michael and can’t grow a beard, even at age 48. Good stuff all around, count me in and “on the bus” going forward. Got about 10 downloaded and plowing through. A good companion to my #1 pick—Werewolf Ambulance.

I’ve been waiting for this Exorcist: Believer episode but as a fan of West African heritage, I have to point out: It’s pronounced YOUR-oh-bah, not you-ROO-bah. I appreciate the criticism about how whiteness was still centered in this film and I love the show, but for you all to be mispronouncing the name of this ethnic group in the same breath is a point of growth. Sending love!

I love love love this show. Unfortunately I’m also a weenie when it comes to horror, so this is how I experience scary movies. Paige and Todd (and Mikey in older/occasional ep) make it feel like a conversation between friends, far more enjoyable than a dry reviewer droning on. I even occasionally find a horror movie that I can handle, like “The Guest” (though the “Immaculate” episode has given me a very skewed understanding of the movie).

I might be a few weeks behind but just listened to Godzilla -1 episode where I heard the pod hadn’t received an Apple podcast review that week so here I am to do my duty - letting everyone know that this show is the best horror/movie-review/comedy pod out there and you should give it a listen if you haven’t yet. Also RIP Mikey (he’s not dead, I just miss him.) FIVE STARS

Just found this show! Love Horror and I think you are all amazing!! I’m listening randomly since I have a lot to catch up on. Even though I truly do love Paige, after listening to her Scream Series reviews I’m convinced she’s never seen these movies 😂 Only love for all! Every day I’m excited to listen to the next episode. Just give me a guy in a mask with a knife and I’m hooked! 😱