Behind The Scream

How This Horror Short Used Influencer Culture to Blend Comedy with Scares

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Guillermo Del Toro's Glossy Approach to Practical Effects in Frankenstein

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What Went Wrong in Tom Cruise's The Mummy Remake

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Breaking Down READY OR NOT's Perfect Screenplay Structure

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SINNERS (2025) | Behind The Scream

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SCREAM (1996) | Behind The Scream

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EVIL DEAD (2013) | Behind The Scream

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28 YEARS LATER (2025) | Behind The Scream

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STRANGER THINGS (2016-2025) | Behind The Scream

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Treevenge (2008) w/ Jason Eisener

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How This Indie Filmmaker Made a Horror Movie in the Desert for $100

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BEHIND THE SCREAM | Friday The 13th (1980)

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BEHIND THE SCREAM | Welcome Week: A College Horror Anthology

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Episode 5: Johnny Wick: Chapter 2 Making of Discussion + The Lighthouse SPOILER (and non-spoiler) Review + So Much More!

On this mega-episode of the Screenager Podcast, Ethan and Jack are joined by a very special guest, Anna Toldeo of Aardvark Studios! The three of them discuss Jesus is Kin

Episode 4: Mill Valley Film Festival Wrap Up and Gemini Man

On this episode of the Screenager Podcast, Jack goes solo and reviews the new release Gemini Man. He also goes over everything that went down at the 42nd Mill Valley Film

Episode 3: Mill Valley Film Festival Part 1 + Joker Spoilers

Jack and Ethan saw a lot of movies this past week. From Parasite, to Knives Out, to The Irishman, to Joker, they have a lot to talk about. They also talk about Apple's bi

Episode 2: Mill Valley Film Festival Preview, also Spider-Man and Birds of Prey!

On this episode of the Screenager Podcast, Ethan and Jack discuss the new Spider-Man deal, the Birds of Prey trailer, along with a review of the new films The Death of Di

Bonus Episode: Jack Reviews Joker! (Non-Spoiler)

On the first bonus episode of the Screenager Podcast, Jack McDermott goes solo to review the new film Joker, because he got to see it early!

Episode 1: Ad Astra, Between Two Ferns, Streaming Wars, Oh My!

On the first official episode of the Screenager Podcast, Ethan and Jack discuss the Emmy winners (and losers), new casting announcements, The Irishman's big oop, and the