In Episode 9 of Scream Creeps, Jeremy, Josh, Aaron, and Elaine continue their journey through the "Top 35 Scariest Movies According to Science," landing on #34: Jordan Peele’s 2017 hit, Get Out. While the film is critically acclaimed, the Scream Creeps crew debates whether it truly belongs on a list of the scariest movies ever made.
The discussion focuses on the film's strength as a psychological thriller rather than a traditional horror movie. The hosts appreciate the subtle foreshadowing—like the deer symbolism and the dad's awkward attempts to relate to Chris—that becomes clear on a rewatch. However, they universally agree that the movie lacks the visceral fear or heart-pounding moments found in other entries like Sinister or The Conjuring. They also touch on the "hypnosis" aspect, sharing personal stories about whether hypnosis is real, and debate the effectiveness of the few jump scares present.
Key Highlights
[00:43] Science of Scare #34: The hosts introduce the movie as the 34th scariest film according to a scientific study based on heart rate. [03:10] Foreshadowing: A deep dive into the clues hidden in the first act, such as the dad's "I would have voted for Obama a third time" line and the way he describes the black servants.
[10:30] The Milk Scene: Josh points out the "psycho" energy of the daughter eating Froot Loops separately from a glass of milk while hunting for her next victim.
[11:08] Is It Scary?: The group unanimously agrees that while it's a great movie, it isn't "scary" in the traditional sense, questioning the methodology of the "Science of Scare" list.
[17:00] Hypnosis Debate: A funny detour where the crew discusses the reality of hypnosis, with Jeremy recounting a time Elaine was allegedly hypnotized at a comedy show.
[26:15] Creepo-Meter Ratings: The scores are rock bottom. All hosts—Jeremy, Josh, Aaron, and Elaine—give it a 0/10 on the "Creepo-Meter," emphasizing that while it's an excellent film, it didn't scare them at all.
