Horror Hour with the Hanna’s

28 Days Later (2002) - ”Rage, Ruin, and Reinvention”

This week on Horror Hour with the Hanna's, we look back at Danny Boyle’s genre-redefining horror-thriller 28 Days Later (2002)—the film that breathed new (and terrifyingly fast) life into the zombie subgenre. With Cillian Murphy leading a standout cast and Alex Garland’s bleak script laying the groundwork, we explore how this British indie horror became one of the most influential films of the 2000s.We dive into its raw digital aesthetic, haunting score, and chilling depiction of a society brought to its knees by the Rage virus. Is it a zombie movie? A pandemic parable? A post-apocalyptic survival tale? Yes—and we’re unpacking all of it.Follow Us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠: @horrorhourwiththehannasMusic by Aries Beats - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPpnxLYrzVA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

American Psycho (2000) - ”I have to return some video tapes”

In this episode of Horror Hour with the Hanna's, we take a deep dive into American Psycho (2000), Mary Harron’s razor-sharp adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis’s infamous novel. With Christian Bale delivering a career-defining performance as the impeccably groomed and deeply unhinged Patrick Bateman, this film slices into the heart of 1980s consumer culture, toxic masculinity, and moral decay—all with a wink and a blood-spattered smile.We explore the film’s biting satire, stylish direction, and the ongoing debate: is Bateman a cold-blooded killer or just a delusional product of Wall Street excess? From the now-iconic business card scene to chainsaws and Huey Lewis, American Psycho continues to spark discussion 25 years later.Book Discussion: 15:30 - 26:11Follow Us on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠: @horrorhourwiththehannasMusic by Aries Beats - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPpnxLYrzVA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Death of a Unicorn (2025) - Spoiler Free Review

Spoiler Free: 0:00 - 27:25 Spoilers: 27:27 - 49:44In this episode, we take a hard look at Death of a Unicorn (2025), A24’s latest horror-comedy that aims for satire but may not fully hit its mark. Directed by Alex Scharfman and starring Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega, the film follows a father and daughter whose accidental killing of a unicorn spirals into a corporate nightmare driven by greed, power, and mystical exploitation.While Death of a Unicorn has an undeniably unique premise, does it successfully balance horror, humor, and social commentary? We break down the film’s tone, pacing, and execution, discussing whether its satirical “eat-the-rich” themes land effectively or feel underdeveloped. Are the performances and visuals enough to carry a story that might not dig as deep as it thinks? And does A24’s genre-blending magic work this time, or does this film get lost in its own ambitions?Follow Us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠: @horrorhourwiththehannasMusic by Aries Beats - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPpnxLYrzVA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Saint Maud (2019) - Exploring Mental Health in Horror (ft. The Red Treehouse)

In this chilling episode of Horror Hour with the Hanna's, we dive deep into the psychological horror of Saint Maud, and how the film and overall genre portray mental illness. We’ll analyze how Saint Maud uses religious fervor as a backdrop to explore themes of isolation and guilt, while also examining the broader trend of mental health representations in contemporary horror. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation that goes beyond the scares to uncover the unsettling truths about how horror reflects our deepest fears and vulnerabilities.We are joined by Will from The Red Treehouse and Into the Darkness: Exploring horror. You can listen to more of Will here:The Red Treehouse:https://open.spotify.com/show/5mFcJwrs26e5yjs7kFNwrg?si=7f996aa1320047f7Into the Darkness: Exploring Horror:https://open.spotify.com/show/6GQjZkRSYbgQcOSn4Y12ol?si=3e2970cc624c4174Follow Us on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠TikTok⁠: @horrorhourwiththehannasMusic by Aries Beats - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPpnxLYrzVA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Sadness (2021) - ”Once was enough” (ft. Seth from Movie Friends Podcast)

Brace yourself—this episode of Horror Hour with the Hanna’s is not for the faint of heart. We’re diving into The Sadness (2021), the Taiwanese extreme horror film that shocked audiences with its relentless gore, depraved violence, and bleak social commentary. Directed by Rob Jabbaz, this viral outbreak thriller follows a young couple trying to survive as their city descends into total chaos, driven by infected citizens who act out their most horrific impulses.We explore how The Sadness pushes the boundaries of modern horror, its connections to Crossed comics and pandemic anxieties, and whether its brutal shock factor serves a deeper purpose or simply aims to disturb. Is this one of the most intense horror films of the decade, or does it go too far?This week we are join by Seth from Movie Friends Podcast. You can listen here:https://open.spotify.com/show/2O5TcFC9k4VSyxBnb99tap?si=264bae172d9d4032https://www.moviefriendspodcast.com/https://linktr.ee/moviefriendspodcastFollow Us on Instagram and TikTok: @horrorhourwiththehannasMusic by Aries Beats - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPpnxLYrzVA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Heart Eyes (2025) - ”Love Hurts” - Spoiler Free Review

SPOILER FREE: 0:00-21:00SPOILER TALK: 21:00-46:53In this episode we dive into Heart Eyes (2025), the horror-comedy that blends romance, slasher thrills, and self-aware humor. Directed by Josh Ruben and starring Olivia Holt and Mason Gooding, the film follows Ally and Jay, a couple whose love story takes a terrifying turn when a masked killer starts targeting lovebirds on Valentine’s Day.We explore how Heart Eyes balances its romantic comedy elements with slasher scares, its clever nods to genre tropes, and whether it delivers both laughs and thrills. Does it successfully carve out its own place in the horror-comedy landscape, or does it play things too safe?Follow Us on Instagram and TikTok: @horrorhourwiththehannasMusic by Aries Beats - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPpnxLYrzVA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Monkey (2025) - Spoiler Free Review (ft. Haunted US)

SPOILER FREE: 0:00-31:30SPOILER TALK: 31:30-1:10:07In this episode of Horror Hour with the Hanna's, we take a hard look at The Monkey (2025), the latest Stephen King adaptation directed by Osgood Perkins and produced by James Wan. With a stacked cast—including Theo James, Tatiana Maslany, and Elijah Wood—this horror-comedy attempts to bring King’s chilling short story to life. But does it succeed, or does the cymbal-banging terror lose its rhythm?We break down the film’s tonal shifts, its blend of horror and comedy, and whether the changes from King’s original story enhance or dilute the scares. While Perkins leans into a darkly humorous approach, does it undercut the horror? And does The Monkey justify its feature-length runtime, or does it stretch a simple concept too far?Join us as we analyze where The Monkey lands—does it deliver the frights, or is this one toy best left collecting dust?In this episode we are joined by Brandon from Haunted US. You can find him here:https://hauntedus.com/https://www.instagram.com/hauntedus/Follow Us on Instagram and TikTok: @horrorhourwiththehannasMusic by Aries Beats - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPpnxLYrzVA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Horror and The Oscars: Reviewing the 7 horror movies nominated for Best Picture

Horror rarely gets the love it deserves at the Academy Awards, but a select few films have broken through and earned a coveted Best Picture nomination. In this episode of we dive into the seven horror films that defied the odds and landed in Oscar territory.We break down what made these films Oscar-worthy, their impact on the genre, and whether horror is finally getting the recognition it deserves.Follow Us on Instagram and TikTok: @horrorhourwiththehannasMusic by Aries Beats - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPpnxLYrzVA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Black Swan (2010) - ”The Feminine Urge to Go Completely Insane” (ft. The Revisionist’s Almanac)

In this episode of Horror Hour with the Hanna's, we pirouette into the haunting world of Black Swan (2010), Darren Aronofsky’s psychological horror masterpiece. With Natalie Portman’s Oscar-winning performance as a ballerina spiraling into obsession, this film blends beauty, madness, and body horror in a way that still lingers in audiences’ minds.We break down the film’s themes of artistic perfection, duality, and psychological decay, exploring how Aronofsky crafts a nightmarish descent into madness. Is Black Swan a horror film in disguise or a true genre-bending thriller? And how does its portrayal of ambition and self-destruction still resonate today?This week we are joined by Andrew from "The Revisionist Almanac". You can find more of Andrew here:https://open.spotify.com/show/0k1pTUl2hYrgIiZpziFQTv?si=95a2eba2ed404992Follow Us on Instagram and TikTok: @horrorhourwiththehannasMusic by Aries Beats - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPpnxLYrzVA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Companion (2025) - SPOILER FREE REVIEW (ft. Brit from ”1001 by 1”)

SPOILER FREE: 0:00-41:16SPOILER TALK: 41:16-1:17:55We dive intoCompanion (2025), a horror thriller directed by Drew Hancock. The film follows Iris, portrayed by Sophie Thatcher, and her boyfriend Josh, played by Jack Quaid, as they tackle a weekend of unexpected violence and self-discovery.We discuss the film's balance of dark humor and horror, the depth of its social commentary, and the performances that bring this narrative to life.In this episode we are joined by Brit from 1001 by 1. You can find her and her co-hosts here:https://open.spotify.com/show/4SO5TQO7WgETdorAPvyKAN?si=97371d3b1c5d4839Follow Us on Instagram and TikTok: @horrorhourwiththehannasMusic by Aries Beats - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPpnxLYrzVA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠