Such a Nightmare: Conversations about Horror

• Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989) | Episode #87 September 20, 2023
  In this episode, hosts Katherine Troyer and Toni Tresca head to the big apple as they discuss the 1989 horror slasher film Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan. Episode Highlights: This was our first time seeing the film, so we talk about our surprise at how long it takes Jason to make it […]
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• Scream VI (2023) | Film Review | Eerie Extras July 28, 2023
  In this Eerie Extra, hosts Katherine Troyer and Toni Tresca review the 2023 horror film Scream VI. (Because, let's face it, as long as they make Scream films, we'll be watching Scream films.)   We discuss our thoughts on the latest film (to date) in the franchise and how we think that the sixth installment fits into, contributes to, […]
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• Mark N. Drake | Interview (2023) | Eerie Extras May 31, 2023
  In this delightfully terrifying Eerie Extra,  Such a Nightmare co-host Katherine Troyer speaks with cosmic horror writer Mark N. Drake. We discuss Mark's Darkisle series and how he created this particular world, what it takes to build a memorable and unique horror setting, and the power--and challenge--of blending genres such as cosmic horror, noir, and […]
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• Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon (2006) | Episode#86 May 1, 2023
  In this episode, hosts Katherine Troyer and Toni Tresca talk the post-modern and incredibly "meta" 2006 horror-comedy film Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon.  Episode Highlights: We discuss the film's commentary on the slasher genre and, in particular, how this movie's final girl character (Taylor Gentry) becomes a stand-in for the sometimes uncomfortable […]
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• Carson Winter | Interview (2023) | Eerie Extras April 26, 2023
  In this very haunting Eerie Extra, co-host Katherine Troyer talks with horror writer Carson Winter. We discuss Carson's 2023 novella "Soft Targets" (through Tenebrous Press), the power and potential of weird horror, and what we would want to taste if we could taste any intangible thing. This interview is relatively spoiler free, so you should […]
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