Horror On Trial

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By: Alexx W

What is the cost of each choice in horror?When do characters cross a point of no return?Horror on Trial is a deep dive into the storytelling of horror movies - from classics to underrated films and the latest releases. We will follow characters and villains through movies, franchises, sequels and even remakes to analyze the themes that make these stories unforgettable.Each week, I walk you through a film's story with a critical lens, stopping at key moments to ask: Why did they make that choice? What did it cost them?This isn't just a recap - it's...

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Evil Dead (2013)
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#16
Yesterday at 2:04 PM

Evil Dead (2013) is the story of a spiral of bad character choices. When you make so many bad decisions in horror, do you run out of chances for the RIGHT decision?

We often disregard choices as stupid or plot-driven, but what if we put ourselves in the horror?

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Carrie (1976) - Villain Analysis
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#15
09/18/2026

Can you be the horror without being the villain? Does Carrie take it too far, is she justified, or is it just chaos?

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The Vanishing (1988) - Rex
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#14
08/13/2026

In the Vanishing (1988), we dive into Rex's psyche and ask ourselves if guilt is eating him alive or if the unknown drives him mad...

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The moral judgments, ethical discussions, and character analysis presented in Horror on Trial are strictly within the context of...


Jaws (1975)
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#13
07/22/2026

Is the shark the true villain in Jaws (1975), or is it humans themselves? How many bad decisions do we make along the way?

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The following podcast contains discussions of horror movies, which may include graphic violence, disturbing scenes, and mature themes.

The moral judgments, ethical discussions, and character analysis presented in Horror on Trial are strictly within the context of fictional...


Alice: Friday the 13th (1980)
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#12
07/03/2026

Welcome to the first Final Girl Friday episode.

Friday the 13th 1980 left us with Alice as our final girl. Was it earned? Was it luck? Does the fatal blow redeem her mistakes along the way?

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The following podcast contains discussions of horror movies, which may include graphic violence, disturbing scenes, and mature themes.

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The Villains of the Alien Franchise
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#11
06/24/2026

Who are the villains in the Alien franchise, and is there an ultimate villain?

Let's look at the xenomorphs, the engineers, Weyland-Yutani, the androids and the many questionable humans acting out of self-interest.

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The following podcast contains discussions of horror movies, which may include graphic violence, disturbing scenes, and mature themes.

The moral judgments, ethical discussions, and character analysis...


Session 9 (2001)
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#10
06/10/2026

What is the evil in Session 9?

Is it stress?

Is it man?

Or is it Simon?

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The following podcast contains discussions of horror movies, which may include graphic violence, disturbing scenes, and mature themes.

The moral judgments, ethical discussions, and character analysis presented in Horror on Trial are strictly within the context of fictional horror...


The Hitcher (1986)
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#9
05/20/2026

At what point does Jim Halsey stop being a victim and start being something else?

Does the Hitcher want to be stopped, or does he want to prove that Jim can't win?

Where does the Hitcher's responsibility end, and Jim's begin?

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The Return of the Living Dead (1985)
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#8
05/13/2026

The Return of the Living Dead (1985) shows us the domino effect of bad decisions and how we can lose control so quickly.

From choices that set off catastrophe, to choices made in survival after the point of no return, we will explore all the different characters in this zombie film.

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The Wicker Man (1973)
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#7
05/08/2026

When your beliefs are so strong, can you see the reality that lies in front of you?

Sergeant Howie and the people of Summerisle cannot connect on their beliefs, but the reality in front of them is the same in 1973's The Wicker Man.

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Infinity Pool (2023)
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#6
04/22/2026

When wealth buys you a life without consequence, does going along for the ride make you the fool? We explore this in today's episode discussing Infinity Pool (2023)

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Alien (1979)
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#5
04/15/2026

Today we are discussing Ridley Scott's Alien (1979) and who the real enemy is, even in the face of a xenomorph.

Does protocol even matter for Ripley and the others?

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28 Weeks Later (2007)
#4
04/01/2026

Today we are discussing 28 Weeks Later (2007) and the controversial opening and actions of Don and Alice.

The witness testimony and final thoughts are crucial for this episode. The choices of Don and Alice are highly debated, and my thoughts changed throughout recording this episode.

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An American Werewolf in London (1981)
#3
03/25/2026

Today we are discussing An American Werewolf in London (1981) and the werewolf curse.

Did David ever have a choice? Was there a possible alternative ending? Is there anyone to blame? Should David have believed Jack on his first visit?

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Day of The Dead (1985)
#2
03/18/2026

Today we are discussing George A. Romero's Day of The Dead (1985) and the many characters in this zombie story.

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The following podcast contains discussions of horror movies, which may include graphic violence, disturbing scenes, and mature themes.

The moral judgments, ethical discussions, and character analysis presented in Horror on Trial are strictly within the context of fictional horror movie scenarios and...


Welcome to Horror on Trial
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02/19/2026

Horror on Trial is a deep dive into the storytelling of horror movies - from classics to underrated films and the latest releases. We will follow characters and villains through movies, franchises, sequels and even remakes to analyze the themes that make these stories unforgettable.

Each week, I walk you through a film's story with a critical lens, stopping at key moments to ask: Why did they make that choice? What did it cost them?

New episodes every Wednesday on YouTube and podcast platforms.

The following podcast contains discussions of horror movies, which...