My Horror History

Grab your headphones and turn off the lights! On this episode, we are sitting down with the ultimate horror cinephile, Janine @graeaehorror, to dissect a lifetime of genre obsession. From being layout-level traumatised by Tim Curry’s Pennywise at six years old to consuming three to four horror features a day as an adult, Janine shares her incredible journey through the dark side of cinema.

We dive deep into why practical effects will always reign supreme over CGI, the immersive brilliance of found footage, and why she pulls zero punches with a few possibly spicy unpopular opinions, ye...

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Grab your popcorn and turn the lights down! On this episode of My Horror History, I am joined by a very special guest—my wonderful cousin, Alan Lloyd!

We’re keeping it in the family this week as we dive deep into Alan’s personal journey through the horror genre. We track his cinematic evolution from his very first childhood scares all the way to his ultimate final frights. From classic slashers and supernatural dread to brutal modern thrillers and creature features, we cover an absolute mountain of horror history.

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It’s finally here, the episode that clawed its way out of the editing crypt. In this instalment of My Horror History, I’m counting down my five favourite horror films of 2025: the movies that thrilled me, chilled me, and refused to leave my brain long after the credits rolled.

But I’m not wandering through the year’s horrors alone. I’m joined by two brilliant guests from the horror podcasting world:

Paul Waller from A Year in Horror

Sam Munster from Horror Hyperfixations

Each of them brings their own top picks...

In this milestone tenth episode of My Horror History, I’m joined by the wonderful Tia Jackson from The Alien Effect podcast. Tia takes us on a journey through a life lived in the shadows, tracing her love for the genre from the moment it first crawled out of the grave to the moment it truly got its claws into her.

We dive deep into her formative years, from the gateway terrors of Goosebumps and Bone Chillers to the absolute game-changer that was Scream. Tia shares how childhood nightmares were famously fueled by Jaws, which eventually evolved in...

In this ninth episode of My Horror History, I’m joined by my brilliant friend Lucy Parkes, whose horror journey began not with a film, but with the iconic VHS board game Atmosfear — a gateway that sparked a lifelong love of spooky stories, eerie characters, and anything that blends play with pure terror.

We dive into the games, books, films, and TV shows that shaped her tastes, from the unsettling worlds of Resident Evil, Silent Hill, and The Last of Us, to the chilling imagination of Dean Koontz. Lucy shares the movies that left their mark on her...

In this eighth episode of My Horror History, I’m joined by the brilliant, warm, and wonderfully horror‑obsessed Sam Munster from the Horror Hyperfixation podcast! Sam’s journey into the genre began in the most nostalgic way possible — with the Goosebumps books that first sparked her imagination — and has grown into a deep love for everything from creature features to slashers to modern gothic storytelling.

We trace her horror roots from childhood frights to the films and characters that shaped her tastes today, including the chaotic fun of Hatchet, the emotional power of Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenste...

This month on My Horror History, I’m joined by the original Daughter of Darkness — my sister, Julie Neal. Together, we explore her journey through horror, from the first frights that stuck with her to the scares that still get under her skin today. Expect nostalgia, family stories, and plenty of spooky fun.

A quick note: this episode is a little later than usual because I’ve been busy settling in our new puppy, Ori — but we’re back, and we’ve got chills to share.

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In this episode of My Horror History, Bev sits down with Bec Gage from The Girl and the Gay Movie Podcast for a full‑blooded trip through her horror past. From the first scares that stuck with her to the films she will never, ever watch again, Bec charts the twists and turns that shaped her love of slashers and home‑invasion nightmares. It is a fast, funny, and fear‑filled journey that ends with her five all‑time favourite horror movies. If you are hunting for your next horror‑obsessed voice to follow, this is the episode to dive into...

In this fifth episode of My Horror History, I’m joined by the thoughtful and ever-enthusiastic Paul Waller from the' A Year In Horror' podcast! Paul's horror journey is a uniquely fascinating one, starting with the **first time he saw a scary-looking rock band**—the pivotal moment that sparked his interest—and continuing to grow into a lifelong obsession.We explore the films that truly shook him, including classics like 'The Exorcist' and' Hellraiser', the modern dread of 'Longlegs', and the intensity of 'Martyrs' and 'Raw'. We also discuss the movies that sadly disappointed him and his ever-growing obsession with t...

Linda Munden joins Bev to explore the folk and ghostly horror films that shaped her love of the genre. From Armchair Thriller to The Wicker Man, The Birds to The Shining, The Hunger and The Lost Boys, plus Vincent Price classics—this episode is a haunted mixtape of personal favorites and eerie influences.

In this second episode of My Horror History, I’m joined by the thoughtful and ever-curious Mark Reid, whose horror journey spans childhood frights, genre deep-dives, and a lifelong fascination with the strange and unsettling. We explore the films that left a mark, the moments that made him question reality, and the stories that still linger in the dark corners of his mind. It’s a candid, funny, and occasionally eerie look at how horror shapes us—and why we keep coming back for more.

🎧 Recommended listens: – Creative Psychopaths podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/1m24RLRZaVR5muu...

In the very first episode of My Horror History, I’m joined by the brilliant Sinead Hanna, YouTube’s resident horror book enthusiast and cemetery wanderer. We dive into her personal journey through horror films and TV, from childhood scares to comfort watches, and the moments that shaped her love for the genre.

🎥 Check out Sinead’s YouTube channel: @sineadhannacraic 🎧 Recommended listen: A Year in Horror podcast

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In this short intro episode, I share what My Horror History is all about and how horror became a lifelong obsession. You’ll get a glimpse into my story, what inspired the podcast, and what to expect from future episodes. If you love horror and want to explore the personal stories behind the screams, you’re in the right place