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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

  • The Fly (1986)

    The Fly (1986)

    Welcome back listeners! John and Jenna have missed you, and are eager to return with a Canadian Classic of sorts. Our new episode discusses David Cronenberg’s gruesome, squelchy, body horror masterpiece, The Fly. As always, we were able to find plenty of rich mental health topics to delve into. Come along with us as we wax philosophical for a while. Be afraid, be very afraid. Sensitive Content Warning: this podcast discusses themes of mental health and horror cinema. Topics addressed could be upsetting to some and include mental illness, addiction, suicide, and abortion.

  • Barbarian - ft Kate Thompson

    Barbarian - ft Kate Thompson

    Hello and MERRY CHRISTMAS horror fans! In this episode we discuss one of John and Jenna's favourite horror movies, Barbarian! This film has so many unique beats to it and they all land perfectly. It made us laugh, it scared us, it even may have made us cry. Not only that, but for this episode we are once again joined by our American cousin in horror, the great Kate Thompson! Join us for this episode as we discuss this movie and its sordid details, while laughing along the way! 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.

  • Sleepy Hollow

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    Sleepy Hollow

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    Happy Halloween listeners! Our Halloween offering to you: two episodes in two days! The Superbowl of the spooky season is upon us and we are delivering by discussing a film with the perfect Halloween vibes! Sleepy Hollow is a Tim Burton film with so much style and attitude. This movie was a big one in our childhood and a lot of the scenes and images really stuck with us. Join us as we discuss this creepy yet comforting film. Because we love our listeners, this episode was shot live, off-the-floor, from the creepiest setting yet - St. Luscious Cemetery. 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.

  • Ginger Snaps

    Ginger Snaps

    Welcome listeners! One day to Halloween! In this episode John and Jenna discuss the creepy and very satirical Canadian gem, Ginger Snaps. This movie was not one we were familiar with, and after the first depressing and bleak 10 minutes, it really charmed us! Please join us as we discuss the snarky and gloomy Fitzgerald sisters and their odd experiences with lycanthropy. In honor of the Halloween season we come to you from another spooky location with a lot of history, Hackaway Lodge. 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.

  • The Craft - 1996

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    The Craft - 1996

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    Welcome back listeners! In this episode we discuss a film from our childhoods that seems to live in infamy! The Craft has its own mystique to it. From Fairuza Balk's haunting portrayal of Nancy, to the notorious hair loss scenes, this film is an amazing combination of watchability and terror. As a special Halloween-season treat for you, our much beloved listeners, Jenna, John and Jeeves recorded this episode on site at Spookington manor. Our apologies for the strange audio glitches and spooky interruptions found in this episode, but that's live media baby. Join us for this fun episode about this fun but messed up film! 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. 7nyjpb7q