Scary Thoughts

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Scary Thoughts #132 - Backrooms (Kane Parsons – 2026)

September 01, 2026

Backrooms (2026) director Kane Parsons became an auteur horror phenom through one of the strangest, but possibly increasingly common, paths imaginable: he built a YouTube-native story using open-source software and a meme. The original web series deserves the praise. It looks great. It's fun. It's creepy. And it speaks directly to a generation's fears. The film successfully expands that world while also working as a standalone movie in some interesting ways. In this episode, we talk about new...

Scary Thoughts #131 - Obsession (Curry Barker – 2025)

July 31, 2026

Obsession (2026) is a film for anyone who's ever been unlucky in love or wished for the impossible. It's won praise as an indie horror darling after making hundreds of millions of dollars, but what if it's really a romcom? In this loving conversation, we cover the pitfalls of working in the movie business, opine on what it takes to maintain decades-long romantic affairs, and ask the all-important question: should you really be careful what you wish for?

Scary Thoughts #130 - Ready or Not 2: Here I Come (Matt Bettinelli-Olpin & Tyler Gillett – 2026)

May 29, 2026

Ready or Not 2: Here I Come (2026) picks up minutes after where the previous, and enjoyable, installment left off. If you liked the first one, you're in for a treat because this is, quite literally, more of the same.  This is one of those episodes where the film doesn't have much to say, we don't have much to say about it, and as a consequence, we descend into speculative madness.  Fear not! We still hit many of the classic Scary Thoughts topics: unlistenable music, final girls, The Devil...

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What is the email for Scary Thoughts?

The publicly listed email for Scary Thoughts: com@marckate.com.

How many listeners does Scary Thoughts have?

Podseeker estimates Scary Thoughts reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Scary Thoughts?

Scary Thoughts typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Directors, screenwriters, genre authors, performers, artists, critics, philosophers, and other knowledgeable creators with a substantive connection to horror or film culture. Common among recent guests: Directed or created a notable horror or genre film; Published acclaimed fiction, criticism, or cultural writing; Established a distinctive career in performance or visual art. Recent guests include Kane Parsons, Curry Barker, and Tyler Gillett.

How hard is it to get booked on Scary Thoughts?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Scary Thoughts cover?

Recent episodes cover Film, Horror, Film Criticism, Literature, and Philosophy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.