Don't Press Play Podcast

AHS Season 13 Episodes 1-3 Explained: Review, Clues & Theories

American Horror Story is back! What on EARTH is going on.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/don-t-press-play-podcast--6640070/support

Freddy's Back? A Nightmare on Elm Street Update 2026!

Everything you need to know about the latest update from the Nightmare On Elm Street franchise!  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/don

The Blair Witch Project 2027: Major Updates!

If you go down to the woods today you better leave a 5 star review on this podcast! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/don-t-press-play

Say My Name! Beetlejuice The Musical Brings the West End to Life

A wild, weird and wonderful trip to the afterlife! Heres my thoughts on Beetlejuice the Musical on the West End stage Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spr

Jeepers Creepers (2001) Explained

What begins as a simple highway encounter between two siblings quickly unfolds into something far more unsettling: a story about curiosity as a fatal flaw, the collapse o

Open Water (2003): The Horror of Being Forgotten

This week on Summer-Ween, Alex dives into one of the most unsettling horror films of the 2000s: Open Water (2003).  Inspired by the real-life disappearance of Tom and Eil

The Strangers Chapter 3 Review – What Went Wrong?

The Strangers Chapter 3 might be one of the most disappointing horror movies I’ve seen in a long time… and I’m breaking down exactly why. Become a supporter of this podc

The Blair Witch Project Remake: What We Know So Far

We dive into the latest news surrounding a remake of The Blair Witch Project. What’s confirmed, what’s rumor, and whether this found-footage classic should be revisited a

The Problem with Scream 7

Scream 7 is a disaster, it’s a step backward. A film that plays it too safe, repeats old ideas, and proves that even a franchise built on reinventing horror… can fall int

Scream VI Explained: Surviving Without Sidney Prescott

Scream VI marks the first film in the franchise without Sidney Prescott, and that changes everything. As Don’t Press Play begins the countdown to Scream 7, host Alex brea

Blackfish Explained: Orca Captivity, SeaWorld, and the Story of Tilikum

Through the story of Tilikum, an orca captured from the wild and held in captivity for over three decades, Blackfish exposes the hidden costs of marine park entertainment

Creep (2014) Review – A Terrifying Romantic Dance Between Fear and Connection

In this episode of the Don’t Press Play Podcast, I dive deep into Patrick Brice and Mark Duplass’ unsettling found-footage masterpiece. Become a supporter of this podcas

The Problem with The Strangers Chapter 2: Where It All Went Wrong

From weak character writing to recycled scares, this sequel feels like a cheap imitation of what made the original so haunting. Join Alex for a brutally honest breakdown

Scream 7 Official Trailer Reaction

Ghostface is back! Watch my full reaction and breakdown of the brand new SCREAM 7 (2025) Official Trailer Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/po

The Human Centipede 2 Film Review: Exploitation Horror Gone Too Far

In this episode of Don’t Press Play Podcast, Alex reviews The Human Centipede 2 - a film even more disturbing, shocking, and grotesque than you remember. From duct tape a

The Poughkeepsie Tapes Explained: The Most Disturbing Found Footage Horror

Alex delves into The Poughkeepsie Tapes (2007), the disturbing found-footage horror film once thought to be “lost” for a decade. From its creepy faux-documentary style to

A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010) Remake Review | Don’t Press Play Podcast

In this episode of Don’t Press Play, Alex dives deep into the 2010 remake of A Nightmare on Elm Street. Once a horror classic from Wes Craven, this reboot tried to bring

Alien: Earth Ep. 2 Recap & Breakdown | “Mr. October” Explained

We break down Alien: Earth Episode 2, “Mr. October”  from the Xenomorph’s bloody party crash to Wendy and Joe’s emotional reunion, plus that shocking cliffhanger. Become

Found Footage: Beyond Blair Witch

From Cannibal Holocaust to Paranormal Activity and beyond, we’re diving deep into the rise, fall, and psychology of the found footage horror subgenre. Fake documentaries,

Alien Earth Episode 1 Breakdown: Hybrids, Horror, & Corporate Greed

In this episode of Don’t Press Play, I break down Alien Earth Episode 1 “Neverland”  a wild mix of corporate greed, creepy hybrid kids, and a Xenomorph crash you won’t fo