Horror Hour with the Hannas: A Horror Movie Review Comedy Podcast

It Comes at Night (2017) - ”And by it, Ha Ha, lets just say...”

In this episode we are covering It Comes at Night (2017), a psychological horror film written and directed by Trey Edward Shults. Set in a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by a deadly disease, the story follows Paul (Joel Edgerton), his wife Sarah (Carmen Ejogo), and their son Travis (Kelvin Harrison Jr.) as they isolate themselves in a remote house to avoid infection. Their fragile sense of security is disrupted when another family seeks refuge, leading to escalating tension and mistrust.We explore the film's themes of fear, grief, and the breakdown of trust, highlighting its atmospheric tension and strong performances. The narrative's ambiguity and focus on internal horrors over external threats have sparked diverse reactions, with some praising its cerebral approach and others critiquing its lack of clear resolution. Join us as we dissect It Comes at Night, examining how it subverts traditional horror tropes to deliver a haunting exploration of human nature under duress.Follow Us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @horrorhourwiththehannasMusic by Aries Beats - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPpnxLYrzVA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Ugly Stepsister (2025) - ”A really Grimm Fairytale”

Spoilers: 0:00 - 28:00Spoiler Free: 28:00- 51:23In this episode we delve into The Ugly Stepsister (2025), Norwegian director Emilie Blichfeldt’s audacious debut that transforms the Cinderella story into a visceral body horror experience. Focusing on Elvira (Lea Myren), the so-called "ugly" stepsister, the film explores her descent into obsession and self-mutilation in a desperate bid to attain societal beauty standards and win the prince's affection.Join us as we dissect The Ugly Stepsister, examining its bold narrative choices, thematic depth, and the visceral impact it leaves on its audience.Follow Us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @horrorhourwiththehannasMusic by Aries Beats - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPpnxLYrzVA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016) - ”How to succeed in showbiz without really trying”

In this episode of we dive into The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016), a supernatural horror film directed by André Øvredal. The story follows father-and-son coroners, Tommy (Brian Cox) and Austin Tilden (Emile Hirsch), who are tasked with performing an autopsy on an unidentified woman found at the scene of a mysterious homicide. As they examine the body, they uncover increasingly bizarre and terrifying anomalies that defy scientific explanation. We explore the film's strengths, including its claustrophobic setting and the compelling performances by Cox and Hirsch, which contribute to a mounting sense of dread. The movie effectively utilizes its confined environment to build tension, drawing viewers into the unsettling mystery surrounding Jane Doe.Join us as we dissect The Autopsy of Jane Doe, examining its chilling atmosphere, narrative structure, and the elements that both elevate and hinder this intriguing entry in the horror genre.Follow Us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @horrorhourwiththehannasMusic by Aries Beats - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPpnxLYrzVA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Until Dawn (2025) - ”Just Play the Game”

Spoiler Free: 0:00 - 33:48Spoilers: 33:48 - 55:42In this episode we delve into Until Dawn (2025), the cinematic adaptation of Supermassive Games' interactive horror title. Directed by David F. Sandberg, the film introduces a new set of characters trapped in a deadly time loop, facing different horror scenarios each night. While the concept offers a fresh take on the source material, the execution has garnered mixed reactions.We discuss the film's attempt to blend various horror subgenres, from slasher to supernatural, and how this approach impacts the narrative cohesion. The ensemble cast, including Ella Rubin and Michael Cimino, delivers commendable performances, yet the character development often feels secondary to the film's stylistic choices. Join us as we dissect Until Dawn (2025), exploring its strengths and shortcomings, and discussing whether this adaptation successfully brings the game's terror to the big screen or gets lost in its own narrative loop.Follow Us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @horrorhourwiththehannasMusic by Aries Beats - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPpnxLYrzVA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Woman in the Yard (2025) - ”The Babadookie”

Spoiler Free: 0:00-24:38SPOILERS: 24:38-53:55In this episode of Horror Hour with the Hanna's, we delve into The Woman in the Yard (2025), a psychological horror film directed by Jaume Collet-Serra and produced by Blumhouse Productions. The story follows Ramona (Danielle Deadwyler), a grieving widow caring for her two children after a tragic car accident that claimed her husband's life. As Ramona grapples with her trauma, a mysterious woman dressed in black begins to appear in their yard, delivering chilling warnings and unsettling messages. ​We explore the film's themes of grief, guilt, and the manifestation of inner demons, highlighting Deadwyler's compelling performance. While the movie presents a haunting atmosphere and strong performances, some critics feel it falls short in its execution, with a narrative that becomes muddled in its final act. ​Join us as we dissect the layers of The Woman in the Yard, discussing its strengths, shortcomings, and place within the psychological horror genre.Follow Us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @horrorhourwiththehannasMusic by Aries Beats - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPpnxLYrzVA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Sinners (2025) - ”The Best Movie of the year...so far” (ft. Movies & Us Podcast)

SPOILER FREE: 0:00-39:38Spoilers: 39:38 - 1:24:26In this episode of Horror Hour with the Hanna's, we delve into Sinners (2025), Ryan Coogler's genre-blending Southern Gothic vampire blockbuster. Set in 1932 Mississippi, the film follows twin brothers Smoke and Stack Moore (both portrayed by Michael B. Jordan) as they return home to open a juke joint, only to confront supernatural forces that challenge their dreams and identities. We explore how Sinners intertwines horror, music, and social commentary, examining themes of cultural exploitation, artistic integrity, and the haunting legacy of racism. The film's unique blend of genres and its bold narrative choices have sparked both acclaim and debate among audiences and critics alike. Join us as we dissect the layers of Sinners, discussing its strengths, shortcomings, and its place within the evolving landscape of modern cinema.We are joined by very special guests Jen and Sarah from Movies & Us Podcast.Listen to them here: Movies & UsFollow on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/moviesanduspod/Follow Us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: @horrorhourwiththehannasMusic by Aries Beats - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPpnxLYrzVA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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