Screams & Streams
What if you could get a front row seat on a journey through the best and worst horror movies of the past half-century, all rated on Rotten Tomatoes? Brace yourself for an eerie tour with your hosts, Chad Campbell, Mike Carron, and Sam Schreiner, as they dissect each film with a surgeon's precision and a fan's passion. Our story began on a mundane work day, when two colleagues, Chad and Mike, decided to start a podcast centered on their shared love for horror films. The search for a genre was a winding, convoluted exploration of possibilities, before we arrived at the chilling idea of horror films.
Our journey didn’t stop there. We had to figure out where to begin, how to categorize each film, and the scale to use for our rating system. We landed on a year-by-year review of the best and the worst films, starting from 1970 - the dawn of modern horror. Our shows come packed with a variety of categories like First Impressions, Tropes Hall of Shame, One-liners, and more. We also rate each film on a watchability scale, advising if it's worth your precious time. Join us as we sometimes agree, and other times disagree with Rotten Tomatoes' ratings. So, fasten your seat belts, it's going to be a spooky ride!
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- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 45 minutes
- Episodes
- 97
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Ep. 55: Stephen King's "Maximum Overdrive" (1986)
What if machines came to life and wreaked havoc on humanity? Join us for a riotous episode of Screams & Streams as we dissect the outrageous 1986 Stephen King film "Maximum Overdrive." With a shockin…
Ep. 54: David Cronenberg's "The Fly" (1986)
What happens when science goes horribly wrong? Join us on Screams & Streams as we dissect David Cronenberg's 1986 horror classic, "The Fly." We begin with Mike's gripping retelling of the plot, focus…
Ep. 53: Luca Bercovici's "Ghoulies" (1985)
Can a movie with a 7% rating on Rotten Tomatoes actually be entertaining? Our latest episode kicks off with Mike reading the IMDb summary, setting the stage for our hilarious and critical discussion.…
Ep. 52: Stuart Gordon's "Re-Animator" (1985)
Ever wonder what makes a horror movie a cult classic? On this episode of "Screams & Streams," we dissect the 1985 gem "Re-Animator," directed by Stuart Gordon. With a jaw-dropping 94% Rotten Tomatoes…
Ep. 51: Jean-Claude Lord's "Visiting Hours" (1982)
What happens when a horror film is so bad it's almost good? Join us on Screams & Streams as we unravel the enigma that is Jean-Claude Lord's 1982 horror flick, "Visiting Hours." Was Rotten Tomatoes t…
Ep. 50: Peter Medak's "The Changeling" (1980)
Can a ghost story be both haunting and heartbreaking? Join us on Screams & Streams as we dissect the eerie masterpiece "The Changeling," directed by Peter Medak. We kick off our exploration with ike'…
Ep. 49: John Cardos's "Mutant" (1984)
Is it possible for a horror film to be both terrifying and utterly ridiculous? Join us on Screams & Streams as we pull apart the 1984 horror flick 'Mutant.' Chad, Mike, and Sam share their first impr…
Ep. 48: Wes Craven's "A Nightmare on Elm Street" (1984)
Ever wondered what makes Wes Craven's A Nightmare on Elm Street a timeless horror classic? Tune into Screams & Streams where we break down the spine-chilling elements that earned it a 95% Rotten Toma…
Ep. 47: Tobe Hooper's "Salem's Lot" (1979)
Can a vampire movie from 1979 still give you chills, or does it now just make you laugh? Join us on Screams & Streams as we dissect Toby Hooper's adaptation of Stephen King's "Salem's Lot." From the …
Ep. 46: Nicolas Roeg's "Don't Look Now" (1973)
Can a film be slow, unsettling, and still be considered a horror classic? This week on Screams & Streams, we dissect the 1973 film "Don't Look Now," directed by Nicholas Roeg. Despite its 93% Rotten …
Ep. 45: Joe Alves's "Jaws 3D" (1983)
Can you really take Joe Alves's Jaws 3D seriously? Join us on Screams and Streams as we question the necessity of this 1983 follow-up to Spielberg's classic. We kick things off with a plot summary fr…
Ep. 44: David Cronenberg's "The Dead Zone" (1983)
What happens when a coma patient wakes up with psychic powers, and how does it complicate a film trying to juggle both a serial killer and political conspiracy storyline? Join us in our latest episod…
Ep. 43: Steve Miner's "Friday the 13th Part 3" (1982)
Ever wondered what makes a horror movie both laughable and iconic? Join us as we rip into the perplexing world of Steve Miner's 1982 masterpiece of mayhem, "Friday the 13th, Part 3," a film that earn…
Ep. 42: Tobe Hooper's "Poltergeist" (1982)
Have you ever wondered how a seemingly playful ghost story can transform into an absolute nightmare? In this episode of "Screams and Streams," we take you on a thrilling journey through Tobe Hooper's…
Ep. 41: Adrzej Zulawski's "Possession" (1981)
What happens when a cult classic film leaves our guest completely baffled and one of our hosts downright furious? Tune in to this episode of "Screams and Streams" as we grapple with Andrzej Żuławski'…
Ep. 40: Sam Raimi's "The Evil Dead" (1981)
What happens when you mix a classic horror film with a custom-themed cocktail? Join us on Screams and Streams as we launch our new segment, Sinister Sips, featuring the "Sour of the Dead" while we di…
Ep. 39: Jimmy Huston's "Final Exam" (1981)
How does a slasher film flop so spectacularly that it becomes a cult classic? Join us on Screams and Streams as we explore the enigma that is Jimmy Huston's 1981 horror flick, "Final Exam." The actio…
Ep. 38: John Landis's "An American Werewolf in London" (1981)
Unlock the secrets behind the eerie moors and dark London streets as we peel back the layers of John Landis's 1981 classic, "An American Werewolf in London." Prepare for a full moon's worth of insigh…
Ep. 37: Stanley Kubrick's "The Shining" (1980) Part 2
Step into the chilling corridors of Stanley Kubrick's "The Shining" with us as we scrutinize Jack Torrance's haunting descent into madness and the eerie intricacies of the Overlook Hotel. Our latest …
Ep. 36: Stanley Kubrick's "The Shining" (1980) Part 1
Ever wonder what makes "The Shining" not just a great movie but a study in psychological horror? Join us and our special guest TJ, as we dissect Stanley Kubrick's haunting masterpiece. Delve beyond J…