In this episode of Whatever This Is Called Podcast, we dive into the movies and TV episodes that scarred us for life as kids. From Salem’s Lot’s floating vampire boy at the window, to Ralph Bellamy’s chilling turn as the old vampire in The Twilight Zone, to the goblins of Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark and the monsters under the bed in Amazing Stories: The Shadow Man. We also revisit the creepy anthology worlds of Tales from the Darkside and Creepshow, the shocking violence of RoboCop, and other “what was I even watching at 8 years old?” nightmares.

If you grew up in the 80s or 90s and remember staying up too late watching horror movies, TV specials, and strange anthology shows, this episode will hit home. We share our own stories, break down why these scenes were so traum ...