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by John & Jenna

Welcome horror lovers! We are The Fear Response Podcast. Join us as we discuss our favorite horror movies and tv shows as fans and mental health workers. Our professional work gives us great interest and a different perspective on the psychological side of these stories.

Podcast episodes

  • Green Room - Virgin Sacrifice Episode

    Green Room - Virgin Sacrifice Episode

    Hello horror fans! In this episode we discuss the amazing film Green Room! Punk rock, machetes and some of the most heinous villains you could even imagine. This movie is a beautifully executed cat and mouse story. It is filled with tension, peril, and some disturbing violence. Join us as we discuss Green Room and unpack some of the metal health themes it presents. Sensitive Content Warning: this podcast discusses themes of mental health and horror cinema. Topics addressed could be upsetting to some and include mental illness, violence, addiction, and suicide.

  • Cabin in the Woods - ft. Kate Thompson

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    Cabin in the Woods - ft. Kate Thompson

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    Hello listeners! Welcome back to The Fear Response Podcast. Today we are discussing an amazing movie, and better yet, we are joined by a special guest! Kate Thompson from The Nightlight Horror Movie Club helps us unpack The Cabin in the Woods. Join us as we discuss this amazing movie, made by horror fans for horror fans! Sensitive Content Warning: this podcast discusses themes of horror media and mental health. Discussions will include topics that could be upsetting to some including mental illness, suicide, addiction, and violence.

  • The Witch

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    The Witch

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    Welcome back listeners! We are getting 2024 off to a roaring start with an amazing movie. Do you like pain? Suffering? What about deeply sick family dynamics? Well, The Witch offers all of these up in spades along with some truly evil horror elements; and it rules! Join us as we discuss this bleak, depressing, and spooky period film. Sensitive content warning: this podcast discusses elements relating to ,mental health and horror films. Topics discussed could be upsetting to some, including themes of violence, mental illness, suicide, addiction, and more.

  • Jaws ft. Mike Muncer

    Jaws ft. Mike Muncer

    Welcome back horror fans to this very special Halloween episode! Not only are we discussing one of Jenna's favourite films of all time, but we are joined by the great Mike Muncer from The Evolution of Horror podcast! We were so pleased to be joined by one of our favourite podcasters while discussing this incredible film! :Listen along as we go full spoilers and geek out over Spielberg's big shark! Sensitive content warning: this podcast addresses themes of horror media and mental health. Discussions will include topics that could be upsetting to some including mental illness, suicide, addiction, and violence.

  • The Wicker Man (1973)

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    The Wicker Man (1973)

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    Hello horror fans! In this episode we discuss an amazing film: The Wicker Man from 1973. A grand deception, a missing girl, and a sex obsessed Pagan island, all wrapped up in one big charming package! This film is mysterious, tense, and mind bending and is an absolute classic! It's also basically a musical, which is even cooler! This movie also presented many interesting mental health themes for discussion. Join us for this spoiler rich discussion! Sensitive content warning: this podcast addresses themes of horror movies and mental health. Discussions could include topics that could be upsetting to some including mental illness, suicide, addiction, and violence.