That Was Pretty Scary is a horror podcast hosted by Jon Lee Brody. From reviews and recaps of classic and contemporary horror to deep dive analysis and conversations with creators, JLB explores why scary movies stick with us and why they matter. NOTE TO LISTENERS: When That Was Pretty Scary first launched in 2023, it began as a joint venture between Jon Lee Brody and Freddie Prinze Jr. In 2025, after 102 episodes together, Freddie departed the show and JLB continued on as the solo host. New listeners can enjoy the full archive of early episodes and then seamlessly transition into the current era of the show. Enjoy and stay scary!
Hell of a Summer (2025)
Hell of a Summer (2025) · Sep 9, 2026
C.H.U.D. (1984)
C.H.U.D. (1984) · Sep 2, 2026
TWPS Scary Talk with 'IT ENDS' Director/Writer ALEX ULLOM
It Ends (2025) · Aug 26, 2026
Blades (1989) with Special Guest Host MEREDITH BORDERS (Senior Editor of Fangoria) | TWPS Forgotten Gems
Blades (1988) · Aug 12, 2026
Send Help (2026)
Send Help (2026) · Aug 5, 2026
TWPS Scary Talk with MEGAN LAWLESS (Obsession)
Obsession (2023) · Jul 22, 2026
The Bride! (2026)
The Bride! (2026) · Jul 15, 2026
Night of the Living Dead (1968) with Special Guest Host MADISON SHEPARD
Night of the Living Dead (1968) · Jul 8, 2026
AMERICAN PSYCHO (2000) with screenwriter GUINEVERE TURNER
American Psycho (2000) · Jun 24, 2026
Last Night in Soho (2021)
Last Night in Soho (2021) · Jun 10, 2026
Mother/마더 (2009)
Mother (2009) · Jun 3, 2026
TWPS Scary Talk with NATALIE ERIKA JAMES (Saccharine, Relic, Apartment 7A)
Saccharine (2022) · May 27, 2026
TWPS Scary Talk with DAN ATTIAS (Director of 'Silver Bullet', 'The Sopranos', 'Entourage')
Silver Bullet (1985) · May 20, 2026
Midsommar (2019) with Special Guest Host JANECKA OLEN
Midsommar (2019) · May 13, 2026
The Ugly Stepsister (2025)
The Ugly Stepsister (2025) · Apr 29, 2026
Forbidden Fruits (2026) with Writer/Director MEREDITH ALLOWAY
Forbidden Fruits (2026) · Apr 22, 2026
A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master with Elm Street Expert DIANDRA LAZOR
A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988) · Apr 8, 2026
April Fool's Day (1986)
April Fool's Day (1986) · Apr 1, 2026
Bring Her Back (2025) with Special Guest Host SARAH NICKLIN
Bring Her Back (2025) · Mar 25, 2026
Ready or Not (2019)
Ready or Not (2019) · Mar 18, 2026
Friday The 13th (1980) with Special Guest Host Meagan Navarro from Bloody Disgusting!
Friday the 13th (1980) · Mar 11, 2026
TWPS Scary Talk with MEERA MENON & KIRAN DEOL (Didn't Die)
Didn't Die (2026) · Mar 4, 2026
The Gorge (2025)
The Gorge (2025) · Feb 25, 2026
Blaxploitation Horror Part III | Don't Know Much About Horror History
Blacula (1972) · Feb 20, 2026
Blaxploitation Horror Part III | Don't Know Much About Horror History
Sugar Hill (1974) · Feb 20, 2026
Blaxploitation Horror Part III | Don't Know Much About Horror History
Ganja & Hess (1973) · Feb 20, 2026
Death Name (2026) with writer REGINA KIM
Death Name (2026) · Feb 18, 2026
Valentine (2001)
Valentine (2001) · Feb 14, 2026
WARM BODIES with Relationship Expert SABRINA ZOHAR
Warm Bodies (2013) · Feb 11, 2026
Cannibal Mukbang with Writer/Director AIMEE KUGE
Cannibal Mukbang (2025) · Feb 4, 2026
Happy Birthday To Me (1981)
Happy Birthday to Me (1981) · Jan 21, 2026
Frankenstein (2025)
Frankenstein (2025) · Jan 14, 2026
TWPS Scary Talk with BEN LEONBERG (Director & Writer of GOOD BOY)
Good Boy (2023) · Jan 7, 2026
TWPS Scary Talk - Christmas Horror Edition with Steven C. Miller (Silent Night)
Silent Night (2012) · Dec 24, 2025
TWPS Deep Dive: The Life of Chuck Pt. 2
The Life of Chuck (2025) · Dec 3, 2025
Encore Presentation: Revisiting Happy Death Day w/ Christopher Landon and Jessica Rothe
Happy Death Day (2017) · Nov 26, 2025
Encore Presentation: Revisiting Happy Death Day w/ Christopher Landon and Jessica Rothe
Happy Death Day 2U (2019) · Nov 26, 2025
TWPS Deep Dive: The Life of Chuck Pt. 1
The Life of Chuck (2025) · Nov 19, 2025
Is Return To Oz a Horror Film?
Return to Oz (1985) · Nov 12, 2025
TWPS Listener Pick: Hell House LLC
Hell House LLC (2015) · Oct 29, 2025
TWPS Listener Pick: The Halloween Tree
The Halloween Tree (1993) · Oct 22, 2025
TWPS Listener Pick: Monster House
Monster House (2006) · Oct 15, 2025
TWPS Listener Pick: Halloween III: Season of the Witch
Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982) · Oct 8, 2025
Bonus Minisode: "Good Boy" Spoiler Free Review
Good Boy (2022) · Oct 2, 2025
TWPS Investigates: The Fall and Rise of James Wan's Dead Silence
Dead Silence (2007) · Sep 24, 2025
Bonus Minisode: "The Long Walk" Spoiler Free Review
The Long Walk (2025) · Sep 19, 2025
Bonus Minisode: "HIM" Spoiler Free Review
Reminders of Him (2026) · Sep 18, 2025
TWPS Deep Cut: The Man Who Laughs (1928)
The Man Who Laughs (1928) · Sep 10, 2025
Bonus Minisode: "The Conjuring: Last Rites" Spoiler Free Review
The Conjuring: Last Rites (2025) · Sep 4, 2025
TWPS Deep Dive: Sinners Pt. 1
Sinners (2025) · Aug 27, 2025
Revisiting Happy Death Day w/ Christopher Landon and Jessica Rothe
Happy Death Day (2017) · Aug 27, 2025
The Babadook with Special Guest Host Maggie Levin
The Babadook (2014) · Aug 20, 2025
Heart Eyes with Writer/Producer Michael Kennedy
Heart Eyes (2025) · Aug 13, 2025
Jennifer's Body with Special Guest Host: Angel Melanson
Jennifer's Body (2009) · Aug 6, 2025
Ghostbusters with Special Guest Host Jodie Sweetin!
Ghostbusters (1984) · Jul 23, 2025
TWPS Deep Cut: The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920)
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920) · Jul 2, 2025
Killer Workout
Killer Workout (1987) · Jun 25, 2025
TWPS Deep Cut: Fatal Games (1984)
Fatal Games (1984) · Jun 18, 2025
TWPS Deep Dive: Nope (Part 2)
Nope (2022) · Jun 11, 2025
The Hills Have Eyes (1977)
The Hills Have Eyes (1977) · May 28, 2025
Army of Darkness
Army of Darkness (1992) · Apr 30, 2025
Mulholland Drive
Mulholland Drive (2001) · Apr 9, 2025
Final Destination
Final Destination (2000) · Mar 19, 2025
Black Christmas
Black Christmas (1974) · Dec 18, 2024
Ju-On: The Grudge
Ju-on: The Grudge (2002) · Dec 11, 2024
Strange Darling
Strange Darling (2024) · Nov 27, 2024
Night of the Demons
Night of the Demons (1988) · Oct 30, 2024
Late Night with the Devil
Late Night with the Devil (2024) · Oct 23, 2024
Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors
A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987) · Oct 9, 2024
When Evil Lurks
When Evil Lurks (2023) · Sep 18, 2024
Slumber Party Massacre II
Slumber Party Massacre II (1987) · Aug 28, 2024
No One Will Save You
No One Will Save You (2023) · Aug 21, 2024
Happy Death Day 2U
Happy Death Day 2U (2019) · Aug 14, 2024
Godzilla Minus One
Godzilla Minus One (2023) · Jul 17, 2024
I Saw the Devil
I Saw the Devil (2010) · Mar 20, 2024
I Still Know What You Did Last Summer
I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (1998) · Mar 6, 2024
My Bloody Valentine
My Bloody Valentine (1981) · Feb 21, 2024
Sleepaway Camp
Sleepaway Camp (1983) · Jan 3, 2024
Totally Killer
Totally Killer (2023) · Dec 27, 2023
The Slumber Party Massacre
The Slumber Party Massacre (1982) · Nov 8, 2023
Jeepers Creepers
Jeepers Creepers (2001) · Oct 11, 2023
Trick 'r Treat
Trick 'r Treat (2007) · Oct 4, 2023
Needful Things
Needful Things (1993) · Sep 27, 2023
Happy Death Day
Happy Death Day (2017) · Sep 13, 2023
Train to Busan
Train to Busan (2016) · Aug 16, 2023
The Great Tom Holland Talks Child's Play and Beyond
Child's Play (1988) · Aug 9, 2023
Night of the Creeps
Night of the Creeps (1986) · Jul 26, 2023
Killer Klowns from Outer Space
Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988) · May 24, 2023
Nightmare on Elm Street
A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) · May 17, 2023
A Tale of Two Sisters
A Tale of Two Sisters (2003) · Mar 22, 2023
I Know What You Did Last Summer
I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997) · Mar 15, 2023