Episode 11: Phasmophobia, Devour, & Lunch Lady

Episode 15: Superdeep (2020)

Subterranean horror has long been a favorite sub-genre here at The Spooky Town Podcast. The mystery of what lies below our feet is rife with spooky possibilities. Enter Superdeep (2020), the Russian horror movie that takes the real-life Kola Superdeep Borehole and paints a truly terrifying picture of what lives in the depths of the Earth. Join Ashley and Stephanie as they speak to the historical context around Superdeep, play a game of “guess that subterranean horror movie,” and talk through their favorite moments in this thrill ride down to the bottom.

Episode 14: Thirteen Ghosts (2001)

Put on your spectral viewers and buckle up as The Spooky Town Podcast dives into the wonderfully over-the-top world of Thirteen Ghosts. In this episode, Ashley and Stephanie talk about their favorite moments from one of the 2000s most cherished horror movies, what kind of toast each of the ghosts would be, and our delight at discovering the actor who played The Jackal is now a life coach. So hop on your scooter, zoom down glass hallways filled with ghost cages, and give it a listen before Basileus’ design is complete!

Episode 13: Short Horror Film Favorites

In this episode of The Spooky Town Podcast, Ashley and Stephanie feature four of their favorite, and most recent, short horror film discoveries. From an evil entity with a bit of a sleep problem to one of the toughest interviews you’ve ever seen, these short horror gems may be brief, but they are terrifying. Come with us as we review Beneath The Skin by Tracy Kleeman and Tanner Lyon, Every Night I See Them by Ryan Godoy and Cade Scott, Don’t Move by Anthony Melton and David Scullion, and Goodbye by Tyler Russo. Wondering what else is in store? Well, your spooky hosts also play a game of Real or Fake where Stephanie guesses if movie synopses are fake or just terrible 80s horror films. Trust us, you don't want to miss it.

Episode 12: The Djinn (2021) Movie Review

Atmospheric, nostalgic, and set in an apartment filled with nothing but synth music, The Djinn (2021) tells the story of a young boy trying to survive an hour with an entity bent on killing him before the clock strikes midnight. Listen in as Ashley and Stephanie dissect the story, talk about the dangers of summoning spirits while taking a nice bath, and applaud Ezra Dewey on his role as Dylan, the boy who survived a night with a supernatural presence chasing him around an apartment. No easy feat. Content Warning: The Djinn (2021) features themes of suicide which we discuss. If you are experiencing these feelings and need help, we’ve included some free resources you can use below. National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: 1-800-662-4357 The Trevor Project (LGBTQIA+): 1-866-488-7386

Episode 11: Phasmophobia, Devour, & Lunch Lady

In this week’s episode of The Spooky Town Podcast, Ashley and Stephanie do a dropkick into the wonderfully glitchy world of co-op horror video games. From a demonic lunch lady who attempts to thwack you with a frying pan to a goat demon chasing cult members around a farm, these horror video games are both terrifying and a blast to play alongside your friends. Join us as we talk about our experience playing (and losing) Phasmophobia, Devour, and Lunch Lady — three games you can check out right now. Why? Because let’s be honest, roasting ghosts is better with friends.