13 Degrees of Screams: A Horror Movie Podcast

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]

GOOD BOY Movie Review: Was It Worth the Hype?

In this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we're discussing Good Boy (2025), Ben Leonberg's supernatural horror film told entirely from the perspective of his real life dog, Indy. We discuss whether the unique concept lived up to the hype, our interpretation of Todd's mysterious illness, the unsettling nature of the cursed family home, and the film's themes of grief, loyalty, and loss. We also explore the fascinating story behind the production, including how Leonberg spent three years capturing Indy's genuine reactions and why the dog's perspective makes the film's emotional moments hit so hard. Join us as we break down one of 2025's most original horror films. Follow along to hear where Good Boy  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://twitter.com/13ScreamsPod [https://twitter.com/13ScreamsPod] https://www.tiktok.com/@13degreesofscreams [https://www.tiktok.com/@13degreesofscreams]

I SAW THE TV GLOW Captures Trans Fears PERFECTLY

On this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we sink into the dreamy, oftentimes nightmarish world of I Saw the TV Glow, a film that blurs identity, nostalgia, and the aching desire to escape a life that no longer fits. We discuss how the movie is an achievement in portraying the trans experience, capturing the suffocating pressure of living a life that’s not yours and the terror of being unseen in your own skin… quite literally. We unpack other themes of escapism and running out of time, and explore why they hit so hard. We even debate whether burying ourselves alive would be a valid way out of reality. It gets a little weird. And of course, we wrap it all up by rating the film on our scary scale from 1 to 13. Tune in before Mr. Melancholy feeds you the Luna Juice!   Follow 13 Degrees of Screams for more content: https://www.instagram.com/13degreesofscreams/ [https://www.instagram.com/13degreesofscreams/] https://twitter.com/13ScreamsPod [https://twitter.com/13ScreamsPod] https://www.tiktok.com/@13degreesofscreams [https://www.tiktok.com/@13degreesofscreams]    ARTICLES Nostalgia horror I Saw the TV Glow speaks to 90s trans teens like me Veronica  Esposito I SAW THE TV GLOW connects us all through our own dissonances Tori Potenza   MUSIC stockmusiclinks.com (License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

FRESH: The Horror Hiding in Modern Dating

On this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we bite into Fresh (2022), the sleek, seductive horror comedy that turns a promising meet cute into a nightmare of captivity, cannibal cuisine, and the most shocking thirty minute late opening credits you’ll ever see. We explore how the film blends rom com charm with body horror, dark humor, and a villain whose “perfect guy” persona is somehow more disturbing than his meat‑market side hustle. We dig into the twisted relationship dynamics, the unsettling mystery of Steve’s wife, the horrifying realization that Noa unknowingly ate part of Mollie, and the film’s sharp commentary on online dating as a place where people consume and discard each other. Plus, we talk about why the real love story might be the friendship between Noa and Mollie the only relationship that survives the menu. Stick around to hear where Fresh 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://twitter.com/13ScreamsPod [https://twitter.com/13ScreamsPod] https://www.tiktok.com/@13degreesofscreams [https://www.tiktok.com/@13degreesofscreams]

EVENT HORIZON Was Almost the Most Shocking Movie You’ve Ever Seen

Space travel. Hell. And the worst possible release date imaginable for Titanic. This week on 13 Degrees of Screams, we’re diving into Event Horizon, the sci‑fi horror film that was almost way too much! Discover how this movie came this close to becoming the most shocking, most gruesome, most “what did I just watch” entry in the genre. We’re unpacking the infamous deleted scenes, the studio meddling, and yes, the unexpected connection to a British miniature wargame. Join us as we explore the masterpiece that nearly was because the real terror isn’t what made it to screen, but what almost did. How does this affect Event Horizon’s scary rating on a scale of 1 to 13? Tune in this week to find out! Marvelous Videos’ video Every Deleted Scene From Event Horizon (1997) Movie - Explained - This Makes It Even More Terrifying - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRKpRCvDKDg&t=668s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRKpRCvDKDg&t=668s] Event Horizon's Prequel Comic Article - https://screenrant.com/event-horizon-prequel-comic-deleted-hell-scene-28-years-wait/ [https://screenrant.com/event-horizon-prequel-comic-deleted-hell-scene-28-years-wait/] Follow 13 Degrees of Screams for more content: https://www.instagram.com/13degreesofscreams/ [https://www.instagram.com/13degreesofscreams/]https://twitter.com/13ScreamsPod [https://twitter.com/13ScreamsPod]https://www.tiktok.com/@13degreesofscreams [https://www.tiktok.com/@13degreesofscreams]