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. 15: Theodore Gershuny's "Silent Night, Bloody Night" (1972)
Journey with us, your hosts Chad Campbell and Mike Carron, as we turn our discerning gaze upon the murky depths of horror cinema. Ever questioned the low rating of the 1972 horror film, "Silent Night…
Ep. 14: Tobie Hooper's "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre” (1974) Part 2
Ever wonder how a horror film manages to keep you on the edge of your seat decades after its release? "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" does just that, with its haunting elements of implied cannibalism, …
Ep. 13: Tobe Hooper's "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" (1974) Part 1
Thrilled to have Sam Schreiner join us, we take a deep dive, not only into Tobe Hooper's classic horror movie, "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre," but also into the very core of the horror genre itself. F…
Ep. 12: Jim Clark's "Madhouse" (1974)
How much can horror movies from the past entertain a modern audience? Is it possible to appreciate vintage scares or are our expectations simply too high nowadays? Join us as we dissect the horror mo…
Ep. 11: Jorge Grau's "Let Sleeping Corpses Lie" (1974)
Do you ever wonder why zombies are so strong and why a nurse couldn't overpower a baby zombie? Ever puzzled over why the zombie virus in certain films doesn't spread through bites or scratches? We're…
Ep. 10: William Friedkin's "The Exorcist" (1973) Part 2
Ready for a thrilling exploration of a classic horror masterpiece? This episode is for you. Join us for the second part of our talk as we peel back the layers of the iconic film, "The Exorcist," star…
Ep. 9: William Friedkin's "The Exorcist" (1973) Part 1
Prepare to be chilled to the bone as we navigate the harrowing world of William Friedkin's 1973 horror classic, "The Exorcist." Your hosts, Mike Caron and Chad Campbell, along with our special guest,…
Bonus Episode: Special Guests & Movie Requests
New developments are taking place here at Screams & Streams! Coming this weekend is our first episode with a special guest.
There are so many movies to talk about that we feel only hitting the best a…
Ep. 8: Bob Kelljan's "Scream Blacula Scream" (1973)
Prepare to get your thrill on as we take a trip back to the 70s with the cult horror flick, "Scream Blacula Scream". As your hosts, Chad and Mike promise to guide you through the dark and murky world…
Ep. 7: George A. Romero's "The Amusement Park" (1973)
Gear up for a roller-coaster ride as we dissect George A. Ramiro's 1973 cult classic - 'The Amusement Park.' With a Rotten Tomatoes rating that will make your eyes pop, this film is an enigma wrapped…
Ep. 6: Alan Gibson's "Dracula AD 1972" (1972)
Welcome aboard the chilling ride that is Screams and Streams' episode on the 1972 horror film 'Dracula AD 1972.' We, your hosts Mike Carron and Chad Campbell, recount the thrilling fight atop a coach…
Ep. 5: Freddie Francis's "Tales from the Crypt" (1972)
Welcome, horror enthusiasts and casual fans, to a thrilling journey into the realm of the macabre! Be prepared, as we venture into the haunted heart of the 1972 horror classic, 'Tales from the Crypt.…
Ep. 4: Ted V. Mikels's "The Corpse Grinders" (1971)
Strap in for an unforgettable journey through the quirks and oddities of the low-budget horror classic, 'The Corpse Grinders.' I'm Mike Carron, joined by my co-host Chad Campbell, and together we'll …
Ep. 3: Lucio Fulci's "Lizard in a Woman's Skin" (1971)
Prepare to go on a thrilling ride into the enigmatic realm of Lucio Fulci's 1971 classic, 'Lizard in a Woman's Skin.' We promise to clue you in on the secrets woven into this cryptic journey, from it…
Ep.2: Robert Fuest's "And Soon the Darkness" (1970)
Are you ready to revisit the eerie 1970's movie, "And Soon the Darkness"? Join us as we dissect this cinematic paradox, which has surprisingly garnered a high audience score despite its low rating on…
Ep. 1: Dario Argento's "The Bird with the Crystal Plumage" (1970)
Get ready to be whisked back to the thrilling era of 1970s Italian cinema as we dissect Dario Argento's suspenseful 'The Bird with the Crystal Plumage.' Are you familiar with the Giallo sub-genre? Th…
Introducing 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, …