My Horror History

It’s finally here, the episode that clawed its way out of the editing crypt. In this instalment of My Horror History, I’m counting down my five favourite horror films of 2025: the movies that thrilled me, chilled me, and refused to leave my brain long after the credits rolled.But I’m not wandering through the year’s horrors alone. I’m joined by two brilliant guests from the horror podcasting world:Paul Waller from A Year in HorrorSam Munster from Horror HyperfixationsEach of them brings their own top picks from 2025, making this a packed celebration of the year’s ghosts, ghouls, slashers, and surprises.Whether you’re catching up on what you missed or revisiting your favourites, settle in, we’re diving deep into the best horror that 2025 had to offer.#MyHorrorHistory#HorrorPodcast#HorrorCommunity#IndiePodcasts#PodcastRecommendations#HorrorFans#HorrorMovies#HorrorFilms#ScaryMovies#HorrorReview#HorrorDiscussion#BestHorrorMoviesOf2025#2025HorrorMovies#Horror2025#TopHorrorMovies2025#BestHorror2025#YearInHorror2025#NewHorrorReleases2025#HorrorMovieRankings#HorrorMovieRecommendations#PaulWaller#AYearInHorror#SamMunster#HorrorHyperFixations#HorrorPodcastUK#HorrorCommunityPodcast#ScariestMovies2025#HorrorRoundup#HorrorCountdown#HorrorPodcasters#HorrorContentCreator

In this ninth episode of My Horror History, I’m joined by my brilliant friend Lucy Parkes, whose horror journey began not with a film, but with the iconic VHS board game Atmosfear — a gateway that sparked a lifelong love of spooky stories, eerie characters, and anything that blends play with pure terror.We dive into the games, books, films, and TV shows that shaped her tastes, from the unsettling worlds of Resident Evil, Silent Hill, and The Last of Us, to the chilling imagination of Dean Koontz. Lucy shares the movies that left their mark on her — from childhood frights like Dolly Dearest and Carrie, to classics such as Halloween H20, The Shining, Scream, The Blair Witch Project, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The Fly, Hellraiser, Candyman, and Final Destination.We also explore the characters and performances that stuck with her: Pennywise, Sidney Prescott, Hannibal Lecter, the survivors of The Walking Dead, the iconic casts of Buffy and Stranger Things, and the unforgettable presence of Psycho, The Birds, Jaws, Alien, Child’s Play, IT, Saw, Hereditary, and the new nightmare fuel that is Longlegs.And of course, we talk about Lucy’s dream horror role — stepping into the shoes of Jigsaw from Saw — the ultimate master of games.It’s a lively, nostalgic, and wonderfully geeky conversation about how horror shapes us, why certain stories stay with us forever, and the joy of finding your people in the horror community.Follow the show on Instagram: @myhorrorhistory.pod Get in touch: myhorrorhistory.pod@gmail.com Want to share your story or come on the show? Message me anytime.#horrorpodcast #horrorpodcasts #scarypodcasts #besthorrorpodcasts #horrorcommunity #horrorfans #horrorgenre #horrorstories #horrorfilms #horrorfilmcommunity#Atmosfear #DeanKoontz #ResidentEvil #SilentHill #TheLastOfUs#DollyDearest #Carrie #HalloweenH20 #TheShining #Scream #BlairWitch #TexasChainsawMassacre #TheFly #Hellraiser #Hereditary #Candyman #FinalDestination#ScaryMovie #IT #Pennywise #WalkingDead #Buffy #StrangerThings#SidneyPrescott #Scream2 #HannibalLecter #SilenceOfTheLambs#Jaws #TheBirds #Psycho #Saw #Longlegs #AlfredHitchcock #Alien #ChildsPlay #Halloween

This month on My Horror History, I’m joined by the original Daughter of Darkness — my sister, Julie Neal. Together, we explore her journey through horror, from the first frights that stuck with her to the scares that still get under her skin today. Expect nostalgia, family stories, and plenty of spooky fun.A quick note: this episode is a little later than usual because I’ve been busy settling in our new puppy, Ori — but we’re back, and we’ve got chills to share.Don’t forget you can follow the podcast on social media at @myhorrorhistory.pod, get in touch at myhorrorhistory.pod@gmail.com, and join the brand‑new My Horror History Patreon, which is completely free and now includes reviews, articles, and extra horror content.Thanks for listening — and stay spooky.#MyHorrorHistory #HorrorPodcast #JulieNeal #HorrorStories #HorrorCommunity #SpookyPodcasts #IndiePodcasters #HorrorFans #NewEpisode #TheExorcist #Chained #RobZombiesHalloween #Hellhole #Threads1984 #SalemsLot #AliceSweetAlice

In this fifth episode of My Horror History, I’m joined by the thoughtful and ever-enthusiastic Paul Waller from the' A Year In Horror' podcast! Paul's horror journey is a uniquely fascinating one, starting with the **first time he saw a scary-looking rock band**—the pivotal moment that sparked his interest—and continuing to grow into a lifelong obsession.We explore the films that truly shook him, including classics like 'The Exorcist' and' Hellraiser', the modern dread of 'Longlegs', and the intensity of 'Martyrs' and 'Raw'. We also discuss the movies that sadly disappointed him and his ever-growing obsession with the genre.It’s a candid, funny, and occasionally eerie look at how horror shapes us, and why we keep coming back for more. Recommended listens: A Year In Horror podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6r3qhDrOuhKSdVrlDUks3r?si=439dede115874e7bEvolution of Horror: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ewWlTwO3xGXUi5WrGQujB?si=6ccfa6215bb34a49Follow the show on Instagram: @myhorrorhistory.podGet in touch: myhorrorhistory.pod@gmail.comWant to share your story? Contact me on @myhorrorhistory.pod on all social channels or email me at myhorrorhistory.pod@gmail.com.#horrorpodcast, #scarypodcasts, #besthorrorpodcasts, #horrormovies, #psychologicalhorror, #slasherfilms, #foundfootagefilms, #horrorstories, #horrorfilmdiscussion, #horrorgenre, #horrorfans, #horrorcommunity, #horrorinterviews, #horrornostalgia, #horrorstorytelling, #horrorcreators, #horrorpodcastUK, #cinematichorror, #horrorreflections, #horrorrecommendations, #horrorjourney, #horrormemories, #horrorcontent, #AyearInHorror, #PaulWaller, #TheExorcist, #Martyrs, #Hellraiser, #Longlegs, #TheMenu, #HorrorRock

In this second episode of My Horror History, I’m joined by the thoughtful and ever-curious Mark Reid, whose horror journey spans childhood frights, genre deep-dives, and a lifelong fascination with the strange and unsettling. We explore the films that left a mark, the moments that made him question reality, and the stories that still linger in the dark corners of his mind. It’s a candid, funny, and occasionally eerie look at how horror shapes us—and why we keep coming back for more.🎧 Recommended listens: – Creative Psychopaths podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/1m24RLRZaVR5muuxXrTYH9?si=15cec2b0d7eb4f3eDiscover the Horror podcast:https://discoverthehorror.com/Follow the show on Instagram: @myhorrorhistory.pod Get in touch: myhorrorhistory.pod@gmail.comJoin us next month for Episode 03 featuring my friend and colleague Linda Munden, as we explore her personal horror history and the stories that shaped her love for the genre.Want to share your story contact me on @myhorrorhistory.pod on all social channels or email me at myhorrorhistory.pod@gmail.com#horrorpodcast, #scarypodcasts, #besthorrorpodcasts, #horrormovies, #psychologicalhorror, #slasherfilms, #foundfootagefilms, #horrorstories, #horrorfilmdiscussion, #horrorgenre, #horrorfans, #horrorcommunity, #horrorinterviews, #horrornostalgia, #horrorstorytelling, #horrorcreators, #horrorpodcastUK, #cinematichorror, #horrorreflections, #horrorrecommendations, #horrorjourney, #horrormemories, #horrorcontent

In this short intro episode, I share what My Horror History is all about and how horror became a lifelong obsession. You’ll get a glimpse into my story, what inspired the podcast, and what to expect from future episodes. If you love horror and want to explore the personal stories behind the screams, you’re in the right place