GOOD BOY Movie Review: Was It Worth the Hype?

Style Over Substance? The Truth Behind HOUSE OF 1000 CORPSES

In this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we tear into House of 1000 Corpses and explore how Rob Zombie’s debut film builds its twisted world of killers. We dig into the Firefly family and why they remain one of horror’s most unhinged clans... and maybe the most silly? Then we take a detour into true crime, unpacking the story of the Bloody Benders, the infamous 19th‑century serial killer family whose crimes haunt American folklore. And then we ask: is House of 1000 Corpses all style over substance, or are there actual themes you can pull from it? Of course, we end the episode by rating it on our scary scale of 1-13!  Follow 13 Degrees of Screams for more content: https://www.instagram.com/13degreesofscreams/ [https://www.instagram.com/13degreesofscreams/] https://x.com/13ScreamsPod [https://x.com/13ScreamsPod] https://bsky.app/profile/13degreesofscreams.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/13degreesofscreams.bsky.social] https://www.tiktok.com/@13degreesofscreams [https://www.tiktok.com/@13degreesofscreams]

SPACE JAM Is Secretly an Intro for Body Horror

In this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we ask the question no one was asking: Is Space Jam (1996) secretly a horror movie? Sure, it's a family basketball comedy... but it's also about alien abduction, stolen talent, and the threat of spending eternity performing at an intergalactic theme park. Totally kid friendly. Then we break down the film's creepiest moments, from the Monstars stealing the NBA players' abilities and transforming into giant monsters to the surprisingly unsettling body horror, cartoon injuries, and Michael Jordan betting his own freedom on a basketball game. Because apparently that was a reasonable decision. Finally, we put Space Jam through our scary scale, rating it from 1 to 13 to find out if this childhood classic is actually more terrifying than anyone remembers. Gushers Short Horror Film https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uO_d-4TJPo [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uO_d-4TJPo] Follow 13 Degrees of Screams for more content: https://www.instagram.com/13degreesofscreams/ [https://www.instagram.com/13degreesofscreams/] https://x.com/13ScreamsPod [https://x.com/13ScreamsPod] https://bsky.app/profile/13degreesofscreams.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/13degreesofscreams.bsky.social] https://www.tiktok.com/@13degreesofscreams [https://www.tiktok.com/@13degreesofscreams]

Is RESIDENT EVIL (2002) Actually Really Good?

On this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we dig into Resident Evil (2002) and talk about how this early‑2000s action‑horror film stacks up against the iconic video game series that inspired it. From lore deviations to completely made up characters for the movie, we delve into what works and what gets lost in translation. Then we dive into the film’s numerous villains: the swarming zombies, the Licker, and of course the Red Queen, who steals the show with one of horror’s most chilling lines. We explore how each villain shapes the movie’s tone and whether the film’s over-the-top style ends up overshadowing the scares. Finally, we put Resident Evil through our scary scale, rating it from 1 to 13! Follow 13 Degrees of Screams for more content: https://www.instagram.com/13degreesofscreams/ [https://www.instagram.com/13degreesofscreams/] https://x.com/13ScreamsPod [https://x.com/13ScreamsPod] https://bsky.app/profile/13degreesofscreams.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/13degreesofscreams.bsky.social] https://www.tiktok.com/@13degreesofscreams [https://www.tiktok.com/@13degreesofscreams]

The Shark Movie That Isn't Really About Sharks: DANGEROUS ANIMALS Review

In this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we're discussing Dangerous Animals (2025), Sean Byrne’s survival horror film set in the Australian shark tourism world, where a rebellious surfer is kidnapped by a serial killer who plans to feed her to sharks. We discuss whether the film’s unique concept sticks the landing, Zephyr and Moses’ unexpected romance, the frustratingly high number of failed escape attempts, and why the movie sometimes feels like it’s circling its own bait instead of delivering the payoff. We also break down Tucker’s shark-obsessed “apex predator” mindset, the surprising lack of shark attacks given the premise, and some wild behind-the-scenes stories, including real open-ocean filming off Australia’s Gold Coast and a genuine bull shark incident during production. Join us as we explore one of 2025’s more unusual survival horror films and see where Dangerous Animals lands on our scary scale. Follow along to hear where Dangerous Animals lands on our scary scale of 1 to 13. Follow 13 Degrees of Screams for more content: https://www.instagram.com/13degreesofscreams/ [https://www.instagram.com/13degreesofscreams/] https://x.com/13ScreamsPod [https://x.com/13ScreamsPod] https://bsky.app/profile/13degreesofscreams.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/13degreesofscreams.bsky.social] https://www.tiktok.com/@13degreesofscreams [https://www.tiktok.com/@13degreesofscreams]

JOY RIDE (2001): The Underrated Thriller You NEED to See!

On this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we dive into the surprisingly sharp plot behind this early‑2000s thriller and unpack why its simplicity is exactly what makes it so effective. We break down the escalating plot points that turn a prank gone wrong into a relentless nightmare, and we talk about how the film creates a pressure cooker of dread. Then there’s Rusty Nail… the faceless, omniscient villain who somehow knows literally everything, everywhere, all the time. We explore why he’s one of the most terrifying antagonists, his iconic voice, and how the unseen threat is often the scariest one of all. Finally, we wrap things up by putting Joy Ride through our scary scale, rating it from 1 to 13 and debating just how high a simple thriller can climb when it’s firing on all cylinders. Follow 13 Degrees of Screams for more content: https://www.instagram.com/13degreesofscreams/ [https://www.instagram.com/13degreesofscreams/] https://x.com/13ScreamsPod [https://twitter.com/13ScreamsPod] https://bsky.app/profile/13degreesofscreams.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/13degreesofscreams.bsky.social] https://www.tiktok.com/@13degreesofscreams [https://www.tiktok.com/@13degreesofscreams]