TSOL157 - Caveat

TSOL157 - Caveat

On this episode of the 30 Screams or Less podcast we review Caveat, the 2020 Shudder horror film written and directed by Damian McCarthy, starring Ben Caplan, Johnny French, and Leila Sykes. The movie follows Isaac, a drifter with partial memory loss who accepts a strange job watching a psychologically troubled woman in an abandoned house on an isolated island. What starts as a creepy slow-burn with strong atmosphere, sound design, and one nightmare-fuel rabbit toy quickly turns into a confusing mix of psychological thriller, supernatural horror, and mystery. In this spoiler-filled review, we break down the chained vest, Olga’s crossbow, the dead woman in the wall, Moe’s suspicious behavior, and why Caveat left us wondering if it was creepy, confusing, or both. We also compare it to Damian McCarthy’s later films, including Oddity and Hokum, and discuss why those worked better for us. Watch Caveat now on Shudder, then listen to our full review. Sponsored By: 🧔 Beard Octane Use code 30SCREAMS10 at checkout for 10% off your order: https://beardoctane.com/ [https://beardoctane.com/] 📱 Follow 30 Screams or Less: https://solo.to/30screamsorless [https://solo.to/30screamsorless]

TSOL156 - Hokum

In this episode of the 30 Screams or Less podcast we review "Hokum," written and directed by Damian McCarthy, starring Adam Scott (Ohm Bauman), Peter Coonan (Mal), David Wilmot (Jerry), and Florence Ordesh (Fiona). The plot of the movie is a horror writer visits an Irish inn to scatter his parents' ashes, unaware the property is said to be haunted by a witch. 🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major podcast platforms. Sponsored By: 🧔 Beard Octane Use code 30SCREAMS10 at checkout for 10% off your order: https://beardoctane.com/ [https://beardoctane.com/] 📱 Follow 30 Screams or Less: https://solo.to/30screamsorless [https://solo.to/30screamsorless]

TSOL155 - Undertone

In this episode of the 30 Screams or Less podcast, we review Undertone (2026), the psychological horror film written and directed by Ian Tuason and starring Nina Kiri, Adam DiMarco, and Michèle Duquet. When the host of a popular paranormal podcast begins receiving disturbing audio recordings from an unknown source, she finds herself drawn into a terrifying mystery that blurs the line between reality and the supernatural. We discuss the film's unsettling atmosphere, incredible sound design, slow-burn tension, emotional impact, and whether Undertone delivers one of the most effective horror experiences of the year. Is this hidden gem worth adding to your watchlist, or should you skip it altogether? 🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major podcast platforms. Sponsored By: 🧔 Beard Octane Use code 30SCREAMS10 at checkout for 10% off your order: https://beardoctane.com/ [https://beardoctane.com/] 📱 Follow 30 Screams or Less: https://solo.to/30screamsorless [https://solo.to/30screamsorless]

TSOL154 - Texas Frightmare Weekend Recap

In this episode we recap our time at Texas Frightmare Weekend including the stars we met, the panels we attended, the absurd amount of beef we ingested, and a botched robbery attempt on us. Sponsored By: Beard Octane: Use the code 30SCREAMS10 at checkout for 10% off your order. https://beardoctane.com/ [https://beardoctane.com/] Be Sure To Follow Us on Social Media: https://solo.to/30screamsorless [https://solo.to/30screamsorless]

TSOL153 - Texas Frightmare Weekend Preview / Brute 1976 Review

In this episode of the 30 Screams or Less podcast we discuss our upcoming plans to attend Texas Frightmare Weekend in Irving, TX. We also "Brute 1976" directed by Marcel Walz, written by Joe Knetter, and starring Adriane McLean (Roxy), Sarah French (Sunshine), and Gigi Gustin (Raquel). The plot of the movie is in 1976 a group of people in the desert for a photo shoot stumble upon an abandoned town called Savage. But they are not alone. A family of masked psychopaths have claimed Savage as their own and are hell bent on living up to its name. Sponsored By: Beard Octane: Use the code 30SCREAMS10 at checkout for 10% off your order. https://beardoctane.com/ [https://beardoctane.com/] Texas Frightmare Weekend: https://texasfrightmareweekend.com/ [https://texasfrightmareweekend.com/] Be Sure To Follow Us on Social Media: https://solo.to/30screamsorless [https://solo.to/30screamsorless]