Fright Reels with the Jims

Episode 28 - Match & Dolly

Episode 28 of Fright Reels Podcast explores two twisted tales of obsession and terror with Match and Dolly. First, the Jims dive into Match, a nightmare dating-app thriller where a young woman searching for love discovers her perfect online connection may be something far more sinister. Then they unravel the madness of Dolly, featuring a deranged killer hiding behind a doll mask, plastic ick, and brutal violence. From catfishing and psychological horror to masked madness and slasher chaos, this episode covers all the creepy details with laughs, dark commentary, and plenty of horror-fan debate, including a top 10 list of horror mutants.

Episode 27 - Traumatika & Undertone

In this episode of Fright Reels, the Jims descend into two very different kinds of horror with Traumatika and Undertone—one a grim, demonic nightmare packed with possession and fractured timelines, the other a slow-burning supernatural chiller built on paranoia, grief, and terrifying audio recordings. Traumatika is a 2025 horror film directed by Pierre Tsigaridis, while Undertone is a 2025 Canadian supernatural horror film from writer-director Ian Tuason that follows a paranormal podcast host pulled into fear by sinister tapes. The Jims break down what works, what gets under the skin, and how each movie attacks the audience in a totally different way—Traumatika with its disturbing demonic chaos and heavy psychological trauma, and Undertone with its stripped-down, sound-driven dread (or lack thereof), haunting performances, and eerie sense of something awful creeping in from just off-screen. Critics have especially highlighted Undertone’s sound design and immersive atmosphere, while reviews of Traumatika have described it as atmospheric but overloaded with ideas.

Episode 26 - Friday the 13th Movies

In this Fright Reels mega-episode, the Jims strap on their machetes and hike all the way through the Friday the 13thfranchise—every movie, from the original 1980 bloodbath to space Jason, crossovers, and the 2009 reboot. Twelve films. Endless counselors. So much splatter. We break down: * How a drowned kid at a cursed camp turned into one of horror’s most iconic killers * The evolution of Jason: sack head, hockey mask, zombie, demon-heart, and beyond * Which entries still slash, which ones just slog, and the so-bad-they’re-awesome moments * Our favorite kills, final girls, and the wildest franchise detours (Manhattan! Space! Freddy!) Plus, we talk about why this chaotic, inconsistent, utterly lovable series refuses to stay dead—and how it helped define the slasher boom and beyond. 🔪 Press play, avoid the lake, and join the Jims for a full body count tour through Camp Crystal Lake.

Episode 25 - Keeper

Liz, Malcolm, an anniversary cabin in the woods… what could possibly go wrong? 🥂🔪 In this episode of Fright Reels, the Jims dive into Keeper (dir. Osgood Perkins' Keeper), the new relationship horror from Osgood Perkins starring Tatiana Maslany. What starts as a romantic getaway quickly curdles into a gaslit nightmare as Liz is left alone in a remote family cabin, surrounded by strange noises, sinister secrets, and a presence that may (or may not) be all in her head. The Jims break down: * How Keeper blends folk horror, dark fairy tale vibes, and toxic relationship dread * Whether the “is it supernatural or psychological?” mystery actually pays off * Maslany’s performance as a woman slowly realizing the real horror might be the man she’s with * Where this one lands compared to Perkins’ other work like Longlegs and The Monkey If you’re into slow-burn paranoia, weird cabin energy, and movies that make you side-eye romantic getaways, this episode is for you. 🎧 Hit play, lock the cabin door, and let the Jims guide you through Keeper’s beautifully messed-up madness.

Episode 24 - Welcome To Derry

This episode, The Jims go full horror-scholar mode on Welcome to Derry, dissecting the mythology, timelines, and cosmic horror lurking beneath the streets of Stephen King’s most cursed town. They explore how the series expands the IT lore, ties into Pennywise’s cyclical awakenings, and leans into themes of generational trauma, predestination, and small-town rot. From deep cuts and Easter eggs to narrative choices, pacing, and how well it honors King’s larger Dark Tower–adjacent universe, this is less a review and more a full autopsy. Expect speculation, comparisons to the films and novel, and the kind of obsessive analysis that proves Derry isn’t just haunted — it’s doomed.