When the band starts to Rock... heads start to Roll!Lucky for us, we’ve got Frank Dietz by our sides as he joins Elissa for a special Patreon bonus episode on 1987’s Rock ’n’ Roll Nightmare (aka The Edge of Hell). Frank had so many great BTS stories that we had to make a special cut of this episode just for YouTube! The full episode is available on our Patreon, link down below!Do you accept the challenge? Grab your guitar and muscle oil and join in on the conversation!Watch the visual version...

Sammi Curr...his fans won't let him die...he won't let them live……but he’s making a one-time exception because today is Halloween, and we really couldn’t celebrate any other way than with 1986’s cult classic Trick or Treat! Along the way, we discuss our favorite Halloween traditions, the joy of local home haunts, and our Halloween variety special that just dropped on YouTube (link down below!). So grab your favorite Halloween treat, fire up that Songs in the Key of Death cassette tape in...

The Pillow Fright Gals have opened The Gate... Pray it's not too late!That's right; as chosen by YOU, the people - we're diving headfirst into 1987's cult classic The Gate for our third installment of our Metal Mayhem series. Along the way, we discuss the latest hot gossip in horror news, current watches, and the impact of nostalgia and watching childhood favorites as an adult. So grab your geode, Thunderbolt rocket, and The Dark Book and let's get into it! Subscribe to our YouTube ...

Evil is coming……so strap in for a headbanging ride with the Pillow Fright Podcast crew as they venture into the blood-soaked world of 2015’s Deathgasm! Along the way, director Jason Lei Howden joins the party to share stories of DIY filmmaking, gory practical effects, and the passionate community that brought Deathgasm and its upcoming sequel to life. So throw on your Ray Bans, grab the pages of the Black Hymn and let’s get into it!Find Jason on InstagramSubscribe to our YouTube channel ...

Live for one night only ... that's all they ever need.But we need MORE, right Pillow Frighters?? And that's just what we're giving you with our new cycle this month, Metal Mayhem! And what movie is better to dive into the world of metal horror than 1988's Black Roses? We aren't alone, though! We are joined by actor, writer, animator, and rascal Johnny Pratt himself - Frank Dietz! Frank joins us in a breakdown discussion of Black Roses and along the way, we chat about our intros into the world...

On October 3rd: See Paris Die! ...or listen to the Pillow Fright Girls talk about it in the final episode of our Haunted Attractions month with 2005's House of Wax! Along the way, they journey back to that fated year of 2005 and discuss where they were in life, the fascinating fashion trends that should or should not have stayed there, and of course, the bonkers marketing strategy involving America's 1st Influencer and HBIC, Paris Hilton. So grab your molten wax and My Chemical Rom...

Welcome to Hell Fest!Hosts Elissa, Kay, and Ama are joined by horror writer Seth M. Sherwood to discuss 2018's Hell Fest and along the way, Seth chats about his journey in the film industry, the inspiration behind Hell Fest, expert writing tips and the art of crafting spine-chilling horror. Now get ready to hum your best rendition of Pop Goes the Weasel and let's get into it! Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more content! Support us on Patreon where you will find uncut episodes...

Pillow Fright Besties Kay and Ama speak with haunt masters Daniel Miller and Gus Krueger in this very special bonus episode! Listen along as they chat about their first horror movie experiences, becoming top scenic designers and maze engineers, and unveiling their creative process behind iconic mazes such as Asylum, Wax Works, and new mazes Widows and Eight Fingers Nine: The Boogeyman! Knott's Scary Farm runs from September 19th to November 2nd in Buena Park, California. See y...

Something is alive in the funhouse! ......and it's your three besties chatting about Tobe Hooper's 1981 classic The Funhouse! Along the way, they discuss horror news, their first haunt experiences, and the great debate over funnel cakes vs. doughboys. Who will dare to face the challenge of the Funhouse? Who is mad enough to enter that world of darkness? How about you, Pillow Frighter...? Grab your fried butter and Frankenstein Monster mask and let's get into it! Subscribe to ou...

It's new theme time, Pillow Frighters! With the smell of pumpkin spice in the air and the tease of cooler weather just around the corner, that can only mean one thing to us here at Pillow Fright - HAUNT SEASON IS HERE! We're talking about haunts & attractions this time around and what better way to kick off this theme than with 2019's Haunt? We aren't alone, though; we are joined by the Devil himself, actor Damian Maffei to talk more about his experiences on Haunt, The Strangers: Prey at ...

In space no one can smell rotten eggs! One small step for man. One giant leap of terror! This year, the past, the present and the future will all meet at the crossroads of hell! Are the Pillow Fright Girls off their rockers, or is this a special bonus on sequels in space? If you guessed the latter, you are correct! But not just any sequels - Elissa is joined by writer, podcast host, and fellow horror trivia team member Patrick Hamilton to help her discuss a trifecta of franchise sequels she's...

In Space, No One Can Eat Ice Cream! ...But we can because it's Pillow Fright Slumber Party time! We close out our month of Spaceship Slaughters in colorful style with 1988's Killer Klowns from Outer Space, a true cult classic. Along the way, we also discuss our favorite clown movies, the origin of Kay's coulrophobia, and the charm of old school puppetry and practical effects.So grab your popcorn gun, settle into your cotton candy cocoon, and let's get this slumber party started! Sub...

It's a bird, it's a place, it's...UBER JASON!He's survived drowning. He's survived being macheted by Corey Feldman. He's even survived the toxic waste that floods the sewers of New York every night at midnight! But can he survive space? Find out when Elissa, Kay, and Ama are joined by horror journalist and repertory film host Brian Collins to discuss 2001's JASON X! We don't have a spoiler-free section in this episode so if you haven't seen this 10th entry in the FRIDAY THE 13TH franchis...

Xenomorphs, and Facehuggers, and Chestbursters, oh my! Kay and Ama had the pleasure of seeing an early screening of Alien: Romulus and couldn't wait to dive into a new installment in one of the greatest sci-fi horror franchises to date! Elissa was grounded for reenacting the chestburster scene from the original 1979 film during dinner, but have no fear Pillow Frighters! In her place is screenwriter/actor/co-host of the monthly Los Angeles trivia event Dead Right Horror Trivia - Jared Rivet! A...

DO YOU SEE?!...that we're starting a new theme today, Pillow Frighters! And an out-of-this-world theme it is as we step into our spaceships MTV Cribs style and talk all about spaceship horror! You read that correctly, we aren't limiting ourselves to just outer space travel, but we certainly starting with it by talking about 1997's EVENT HORIZON. Other talking points include our recap of Midsummer Scream in Long Beach, CA, Elissa's not-so-subtle hint drops for how much she loves Cr...

It's bonus episode time! On this special episode of Pillow Fright, Elissa, Kay, and Ama have a quick nightcap chat about the *scariest movie of all time (*according to science), 2012's SINISTER! We dive straight into this one so if you haven't seen the film...go watch it, grab your copy of Kentucky Blood, and join in on our chat about spooky kids, Baghuul's corpse paint, and of course, those home videos! (oof). Subscribe to our YouTube channel for visual podcast episodes and more! ...

WHAT'S IN THE BOX?!?Well we can't tell you just yet but have no fear, Pillow Frighters - your besties are here to chat with you ALL about 1995's SE7EN! This is the final film in our Serial Summer Series, so we get straight to the point with this one. This movie has one of the greatest twists of all time and as always, we will be discussing both spoilers & non-spoilers so you're good whether you've seen this movie or not (though if you haven't, we highly suggest watching it and coming back...

Oh, there they are! The almost-birthday podcasters! Well, it may not be our birthdays but it IS the episode we've anticipated the most this month! Join us as we dive headfirst into Longlegs and why it is the most talked-about new release at the moment. As always, we start with a non-spoiler discussion before heading into Spoiler Town so we've got you covered no matter what! Some other talking points include questionable popcorn bucket designs, Ama and Kay's Longlegs date at the Egyp...

WE WILL NOT ACCEPT A LIFE WE DO NOT DESERVE! That's right; your besties are here to talk all about this month's newest release, MAXXXINE! We kick things off with a very special birthday shout-out to the very special birthday girl, our very own Elissa! Other talking points include the terror that is AI and Smart Homes, recent movie watches, and the many influences and easter eggs included in the film. So grab your leather gloves and script for The Puritan II and come witness Max...

Happy New Theme Month, Pillow Frighters! This month’s most anticipated new releases have one thing in common, and that’s serial killer mysteries with detectives on the case! We’re staying in the neighborhood of Slasher Summer with Serial Season, and what better movie to start us off than with 1986’s Manhunter? This one oozes the 1980s so much, you’ll practically slip on the sweet sexy synth sounds (and alliteration). Other talking points include the rad viral marketing campaigns of summe...

What if you could shadow a killer and learn the tricks of the trade used by the most iconic slashers of all time? Well, you're in luck tonight! Join us for our first slumber party of the month as we kick things off with Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon, as part of our Summer of Slashers June lineup. We break down the film's unique approach to the slasher genre, marvel at Nathan Baesel's charismatic portrayal, and compare it to In a Violent Nature. This one is definitely quintessenti...

Get ready to bust through your local theater screen and time warp back to 1986, y'all! This week the Pillow Fright gals are going to Camp Bloodbath to discuss 2015's The Final Girls as their second out-of-the-box slasher pick for this month's theme. Other talking points include the power of Betty Davis Eyes, the grief cycle and catharsis through art, and the ongoing debate over whether M&Ms belong in popcorn or not. Are you a true Bathematician? Listen and find out! Find us...

It's the Summer of Slashers, friends! That's right, it's a new month which means a new theme, but this lineup of slashers isn't full of your typical 9-5 slasher. No, we're talking innovative slasher flicks that think outside of the box and bring something new to the formula, and what better way to begin this long trek through the woods than with the new IFC release, In a Violent Nature? Other talking points include the first slasher movies we ever saw, many Johnny Doesn't Know puns ...

It's our last episode of Mystic May! We loved this theme so much that we just had to keep it going into June, but what a fitting film it still is for Pride Month! In this week's episode, Elissa and Ama delve into the magical world of Clive Barker's Lord of Illusions (1995). As always, we discuss both spoiler-free and spoiler topics so you're covered no matter what!Other talking points include: Walton Goggins (a lot), crossing eyes with Bill Skarsgård, Nic Cage's most disturbing role yet in th...