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Still Scared: Talking Children's HorrorStone Cold and HydraExplosive Denouement!
Our email address is stillscaredpodcast@gmail.com and we're on instagram @stillscaredpodcast! Intro music is by Maki Yamazaki, and you can find her music on her bandcamp. Outro music is by Jo Kelly, and you can find their music under the name Wendy Miasma on bandcamp. Artwork is by Letty Wilson, find their work at toadlett.com
Transcript: Hydra and Stone Cold
Ren: Welcome to Still Scared, Talking Children’s Horror, a podcast about creepy, spooky and disturbing children’s books, films and TV.
I’m Ren Wednesday, my co-host is Adam W...
2025-11-101h 17
Beyond Graves and StarsElm Street and Beyond - A Nightmare On Elm Street 5 : The Dream Child (1989)In this podcast, we look back on each of the A Nightmare on Elm Street movies.Adam Whybray, co-host of The Still Scared Podcast joins me to take a look at the 4th sequel in the franchise. A movie he was new to but I've seen many times.
2025-09-2956 min
The King Street Cinema PodcastTwin Peaks - Mini EpisodeIn this special mini episode of the podcast, Adam Whybray joins Andee to discuss Twin Peaks. The first season of this classic show will be shown at The King Street Cinema in Ipswich on Saturday September 13th.The views on this podcast are that of the individual and not always that of The King Street Cinema.
2025-09-0915 min
Beyond Graves and StarsPhantasm: Ravager (2016)In our final episode look at the Phantasm franchise, Adam Whybray returns to discuss the fifth and so far last movie.Released 18 years after part four, the cast are back. there's a new director but original director and creator Don Coscarelli still is involved in the writing and producing of movie.Adam and I both watched the film for the first time and sat down to chat. Here are our thoughts.Hear more from Adam on The Still Scared podcastThis podcast...
2025-08-1153 min
Still Scared: Talking Children's HorrorY Mabinogi (The Otherworld)The Cries of Past Woes
In this episdoe we discussed the film Y Mabinogi from 2003.b
Our email address is stillscaredpodcast@gmail.com and we're on instagram @stillscaredpodcast! Intro music is by Maki Yamazaki, and you can find her music on her bandcamp. Outro music is by Jo Kelly, and you can find their music under the name Wendy Miasma on bandcamp. Artwork is by Letty Wilson, find their work at toadlett.com
Big thanks to Mattie who did the transcript for this episode!
Transcript
Ren - Welcome to Still Scared...
2025-08-101h 15
Last Diary09 - Last Diary by W. N. P. BarbellionDive into the captivating final journal entries of British naturalist Bruce Frederick Cummings. This poignant narrative stretches from March 1918 to June 1919, a tumultuous period that saw the end of WWI. It’s a book that follows the successful publication of Cummings previous journal, The Journal of a Disappointed Man. In this more concise volume, Cummings offers his contemplative reflections on the end of the war, tinged with the realization that while the world celebrated peace, he was grappling with failing health. His body may have been succumbing to multiple sclerosis, but his emotional and intellectual clarity remained until the end. This...
2025-07-2620 minLast Diary08 - Last Diary by W. N. P. BarbellionDive into the captivating final journal entries of British naturalist Bruce Frederick Cummings. This poignant narrative stretches from March 1918 to June 1919, a tumultuous period that saw the end of WWI. It’s a book that follows the successful publication of Cummings previous journal, The Journal of a Disappointed Man. In this more concise volume, Cummings offers his contemplative reflections on the end of the war, tinged with the realization that while the world celebrated peace, he was grappling with failing health. His body may have been succumbing to multiple sclerosis, but his emotional and intellectual clarity remained until the end. This...
2025-07-2625 minLast Diary07 - Last Diary by W. N. P. BarbellionDive into the captivating final journal entries of British naturalist Bruce Frederick Cummings. This poignant narrative stretches from March 1918 to June 1919, a tumultuous period that saw the end of WWI. It’s a book that follows the successful publication of Cummings previous journal, The Journal of a Disappointed Man. In this more concise volume, Cummings offers his contemplative reflections on the end of the war, tinged with the realization that while the world celebrated peace, he was grappling with failing health. His body may have been succumbing to multiple sclerosis, but his emotional and intellectual clarity remained until the end. This...
2025-07-2623 minLast Diary06 - Last Diary by W. N. P. BarbellionDive into the captivating final journal entries of British naturalist Bruce Frederick Cummings. This poignant narrative stretches from March 1918 to June 1919, a tumultuous period that saw the end of WWI. It’s a book that follows the successful publication of Cummings previous journal, The Journal of a Disappointed Man. In this more concise volume, Cummings offers his contemplative reflections on the end of the war, tinged with the realization that while the world celebrated peace, he was grappling with failing health. His body may have been succumbing to multiple sclerosis, but his emotional and intellectual clarity remained until the end. This...
2025-07-2621 minLast Diary05 - Last Diary by W. N. P. BarbellionDive into the captivating final journal entries of British naturalist Bruce Frederick Cummings. This poignant narrative stretches from March 1918 to June 1919, a tumultuous period that saw the end of WWI. It’s a book that follows the successful publication of Cummings previous journal, The Journal of a Disappointed Man. In this more concise volume, Cummings offers his contemplative reflections on the end of the war, tinged with the realization that while the world celebrated peace, he was grappling with failing health. His body may have been succumbing to multiple sclerosis, but his emotional and intellectual clarity remained until the end. This...
2025-07-2620 minLast Diary04 - Last Diary by W. N. P. BarbellionDive into the captivating final journal entries of British naturalist Bruce Frederick Cummings. This poignant narrative stretches from March 1918 to June 1919, a tumultuous period that saw the end of WWI. It’s a book that follows the successful publication of Cummings previous journal, The Journal of a Disappointed Man. In this more concise volume, Cummings offers his contemplative reflections on the end of the war, tinged with the realization that while the world celebrated peace, he was grappling with failing health. His body may have been succumbing to multiple sclerosis, but his emotional and intellectual clarity remained until the end. This...
2025-07-2628 minLast Diary03 - Last Diary by W. N. P. BarbellionDive into the captivating final journal entries of British naturalist Bruce Frederick Cummings. This poignant narrative stretches from March 1918 to June 1919, a tumultuous period that saw the end of WWI. It’s a book that follows the successful publication of Cummings previous journal, The Journal of a Disappointed Man. In this more concise volume, Cummings offers his contemplative reflections on the end of the war, tinged with the realization that while the world celebrated peace, he was grappling with failing health. His body may have been succumbing to multiple sclerosis, but his emotional and intellectual clarity remained until the end. This...
2025-07-2622 minLast Diary02 - Last Diary by W. N. P. BarbellionDive into the captivating final journal entries of British naturalist Bruce Frederick Cummings. This poignant narrative stretches from March 1918 to June 1919, a tumultuous period that saw the end of WWI. It’s a book that follows the successful publication of Cummings previous journal, The Journal of a Disappointed Man. In this more concise volume, Cummings offers his contemplative reflections on the end of the war, tinged with the realization that while the world celebrated peace, he was grappling with failing health. His body may have been succumbing to multiple sclerosis, but his emotional and intellectual clarity remained until the end. This...
2025-07-2625 minLast Diary01 - Last Diary by W. N. P. BarbellionDive into the captivating final journal entries of British naturalist Bruce Frederick Cummings. This poignant narrative stretches from March 1918 to June 1919, a tumultuous period that saw the end of WWI. It’s a book that follows the successful publication of Cummings previous journal, The Journal of a Disappointed Man. In this more concise volume, Cummings offers his contemplative reflections on the end of the war, tinged with the realization that while the world celebrated peace, he was grappling with failing health. His body may have been succumbing to multiple sclerosis, but his emotional and intellectual clarity remained until the end. This...
2025-07-2657 min
Beyond Graves and StarsPhantasm IV - OblivionThe Sci-fi Horror with balls is back for it's 4th instalment.Adam Whybray from the Still Scared podcast returns.So far we've both enjoyed these movies but it's been nearly 20 years since the original, can Don Coscarelli keep the franchise alive nearly 20 years after the original with another straight to video sequel?
2025-07-1148 minStill Scared: Talking Children's HorrorWho Framed Roger Rabbit & TerrorvisionJudge Doom killed Bambi's mother, pass it on
In this episdoe we discussed Who Framed Roger Rabbit from 1988 and TerrorVision from 1986.
Our email address is stillscaredpodcast@gmail.com and we're on instagram @stillscaredpodcast! Intro music is by Maki Yamazaki, and you can find her music on her bandcamp. Outro music is by Jo Kelly, and you can find their music under the name Wendy Miasma on bandcamp. Artwork is by Letty Wilson, find their work at toadlett.com
Transcript
Ren Welcome to Still Scared Talking Children's Horror, a podcast about creepy, spooky and...
2025-06-081h 33
Beyond Graves and StarsPhantasm III : Lord of the DeadI continue my look at Don Coscarelli's Horror franchise Phantasm.Adam Whybray returns to chat about the third instalment.We both enjoyed the first two movies but had not seen this one before........
2025-05-2956 minStill Scared: Talking Children's HorrorCharlie and the Great Glass ElevatorCharlie Bucket and the Random Malarky
In this episode we talked about Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator by Roald Dahl.
Our email address is stillscaredpodcast@gmail.com and we're on instagram @stillscaredpodcast! Intro music is by Maki Yamazaki, and you can find her music on her bandcamp. Outro music is by Jo Kelly, and you can find their music under the name Wendy Miasma on bandcamp. Artwork is by Letty Wilson, find their work at toadlett.com
Transcript
Ren Welcome to Still Scared Talking Children's Horror, a podcast about creepy, spooky and...
2025-04-1353 min
Beyond Graves and StarsPhantasm II (1988)In our second episode focusing on the Phantasm franchise Adam Whybray returns to chat about the higher budget and much anticipated first sequel Phantasm II.
Both of us were new comers to the movie but enjoyed the original, this is the conversation we straight after watching it.
This does contain a few spoilers. so please watch the movie first if you are also new to it.
2025-04-1148 min
Beyond Graves and StarsPhantasm (1979)Low budget Horror movie Phantasm took the world by storm in 1979 and spawned 4 sequels, now a cult classic but one that I still feel often goes under many peoples radars.Adam Whybray joins me to discuss the movie, after his first time viewing it. This episode does contain spoilers so do watch the movie then please take a listen.
2025-04-1159 minStill Scared: Talking Children's HorrorThe Promised NeverlandA Blood-red Hydrangea
In this episode we talked about the anime and in passing the manga of The Promised Neverland written by Kaiu Shirai and illustrated by Posuka Demizu.
Our email address is stillscaredpodcast@gmail.com and we're on instagram @stillscaredpodcast! Intro music is by Maki Yamazaki, and you can find her music on her bandcamp. Outro music is by Jo Kelly, and you can find their music under the name Wendy Miasma on bandcamp. Artwork is by Letty Wilson, find their work at toadlett.com
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Ren Welcome to Still Scared Talking...
2025-02-281h 01Still Scared: Talking Children's HorrorThe HoneysGet Gooped!
In this episode we discussed the 2022 novel The Honeys by Ryan La Sala.
Our email address is stillscaredpodcast@gmail.com and we're on instagram @stillscaredpodcast and twitter @stillscaredpod! Intro music is by Maki Yamazaki, and you can find her music on her bandcamp. Outro music is by Jo Kelly, and you can find their music under the name Wendy Miasma on bandcamp. Artwork is by Letty Wilson, find their work at toadlett.com
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Ren Welcome to Still Scared Talking Children's Horror, a podcast about creepy, spooky and disturbing children's books...
2025-01-081h 03Still Scared: Talking Children's HorrorThe Black CauldronMunchity-Crunchities!
In this episode we discussed The Black Cauldron from 1985, and briefly, the Sierra video game of the same name.
Many thanks to our guest Mattie!
Our email address is stillscaredpodcast@gmail.com and we're on instagram @stillscaredpodcast and twitter @stillscaredpod! Intro music is by Maki Yamazaki, and you can find her music on her bandcamp. Outro music is by Jo Kelly, and you can find their music under the name Wendy Miasma on bandcamp. Artwork is by Letty Wilson, find their work at toadlett.com
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Ren Welcome to Still...
2024-10-311h 11Still Scared: Talking Children's HorrorThe Mouse and his ChildMigrants Yes
In this episode we talked about The Mouse and his Child by Russell Hoban, published in 1967, and the 1977 animated film of the same name.
Our email address is stillscaredpodcast@gmail.com and we're on instagram @stillscaredpodcast and twitter @stillscaredpod! Intro music is by Maki Yamazaki, and you can find her music on her bandcamp. Outro music is by Jo Kelly, and you can find their music under the name Wendy Miasma on bandcamp. Artwork is by Letty Wilson, find their work at toadlett.com
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2024-10-041h 13Still Scared: Talking Children's HorrorBonus Episode: Madness At The Mall!Moolah! Boolah!
In this episode we discussed Madness at the Mall from 1998 by M.D. Spenser.
Our email address is stillscaredpodcast@gmail.com and we're on instagram @stillscaredpodcast and twitter @stillscaredpod! Intro music is by Maki Yamazaki, and you can find her music on her bandcamp. Outro music is by Jo Kelly, and you can find their music under the name Wendy Miasma on bandcamp. Artwork is by Letty Wilson, find their work at toadlett.com
2024-08-312h 08Still Scared: Talking Children's HorrorReturn of Goosebumps 2023When are we going to get to the puppet carnival?
In this episode we talked about the second half of the Goosebumps series from 2023, streaming on Disney Plus, as well as some of the original episodes from the Goosebumps TV series that ran between 1995-8.
Our email address is stillscaredpodcast@gmail.com and we're on instagram @stillscaredpodcast and twitter @stillscaredpod! Intro music is by Maki Yamazaki, and you can find her music on her bandcamp. Outro music is by Jo Kelly, and you can find their music under the name Wendy Miasma on bandcamp. Artwork is by...
2024-08-051h 10Still Scared: Talking Children's HorrorGoosebumps 2023I'm powered by worms, I can do anything!
In this episode we talked about the first half of the Goosebumps series from 2023, streaming on Disney Plus, as well as some of the original episodes from the Goosebumps TV series that ran between 1995-8.
Our email address is stillscaredpodcast@gmail.com and we're on instagram @stillscaredpodcast and twitter @stillscaredpod! Intro music is by Maki Yamazaki, and you can find her music on her bandcamp. Outro music is by Jo Kelly, and you can find their music under the name Wendy Miasma on bandcamp. Artwork is by Letty Wilson...
2024-06-171h 14Still Scared: Talking Children's HorrorBonus Interview: Horrifying ChildrenLet's Get Hauntological
In this episode we discussed the recent anthology Horrifying Children: Hauntology and the Legacy of Children's Television, with two of its co-editors, Lauren Stephenson and Robert Edgar. The anthology features a chapter entitled Suburban Eerie: The Demon Headmaster (BBC1, 1996–8) and The Demon Headmaster (CBBC, 2019) as Neoliberal Folk Horror, by our own Adam Whybray, and is available to buy now here, or perhaps more practically to order to a library near you!
Our email address is stillscaredpodcast@gmail.com and we're on instagram @stillscaredpodcast and twitter @stillscaredpod! Intro music is by Maki Yamazaki, and you ca...
2024-05-0631 minStill Scared: Talking Children's HorrorThe Weirdstone of BrisingamenDon't Go In The Caves!
In this episode we talked about The Weirdstone of Brisingamen (1960) by Alan Garner.
Our email address is stillscaredpodcast@gmail.com and we're on instagram @stillscaredpodcast and twitter @stillscaredpod! Intro music is by Maki Yamazaki, and you can find her music on her bandcamp. Outro music is by Jo Kelly, and you can find their music under the name Wendy Miasma on bandcamp. Artwork is by Letty Wilson, find their work at toadlett.com
If you wish to see Ali's drawing of a mara, their instagram is Liminitch.
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2024-03-311h 23The King Street Cinema PodcastFebruary 2024 - The Holdovers, The Boy and the Heron and moreThis month episode focuses on 4 major movies showin at The King Street Cinema this month.
Andee and James chat about The Holdovers, Zone of Interest and All of us Strangers.
Friend of the show Adam Whybray guests to talk about The Boy and The Heron.
All the views on the podcast are that of the individual and not always that of The King Street Cinema.
Music by The Pookajee Players
2024-02-0159 minStill Scared: Talking Children's HorrorCasper (1995)Fish Bannister
In this episode we talked about the 1995 film Casper, directed by Brad Silberling.
Our email address is stillscaredpodcast@gmail.com and we're on instagram @stillscaredpodcast and twitter @stillscaredpod! Intro music is by Maki Yamazaki, and you can find her music on her bandcamp. Outro music is by Joe Kelly, and you can find their music under the name Wendy Miasma on bandcamp. Artwork is by Letty Wilson, find their work at toadlett.com
Here is a link to the deleted scene from Who Framed Roger Rabbit that we talked about!
The...
2023-12-1147 minStill Scared: Talking Children's HorrorThe Haunted Mansion(s)A Bag Of Wotsits On The Sofa
In this episode we talked about The Haunted Mansion (2003), directed by Rob Minkoff, Muppets Haunted Mansion (2021) directed by Kirk Thatcher and Haunted Mansion (2023) directed by Justin Simien.
We were delighted to be joined by guest Ailish Brassil, and you can find her on twitter at @ailishbrassil.
Here is a link to the video showing the Haunted Mansion game that Adam mentioned in this episode.
Our email address is stillscaredpodcast@gmail.com and we're on instagram @stillscaredpodcast and twitter @stillscaredpod! Intro music is by Maki Yamazaki, and...
2023-10-311h 17Still Scared: Talking Children's HorrorAngela and DiabolaSpitball Gutsnuggle Willy Slimebag
In this episode we discussed Angela and Diabola, by Lynne Reid Banks with illustrations by Klaas Verplancke.
Our email address is stillscaredpodcast@gmail.com and we're on instagram @stillscaredpodcast and twitter @stillscaredpod! Intro music is by Maki Yamazaki, and you can find her music on her bandcamp. Outro music is by Joe Kelly, and you can find their music under the name Wendy Miasma on bandcamp. Artwork is by Letty Wilson, find their work at toadlett.com
Credits:
Skjor1 - Traditional Church Organ Music [Florence - Italy] 02
InspectorJ - Dramatic Organ...
2023-10-0952 minStill Scared: Talking Children's HorrorFrozen Charlotte"But Miss, They Like Being Dead."
In this episode we talked about Frozen Charlotte by Alex Bell.
Our email address is stillscaredpodcast@gmail.com and we're on instagram @stillscaredpodcast and twitter @stillscaredpod! Intro music is by Maki Yamazaki, and you can find her music on her bandcamp. Outro music is by Joe Kelly, and you can find their music under the name Wendy Miasma on bandcamp. Artwork is by Letty Wilson, find their work at toadlett.com
Credits:
'Fair Charlotte' as sung by Eugene Jemison for Folkways Record (1954) archived by Smithsonian Folkways Recordings (2004)
2023-08-301h 04Still Scared: Talking Children's HorrorThe ScarecrowsHallo, You Great Turnip
In this episode we talked about the 1981 novel The Scarecrows by Robert Westall.
Sound effects from freesound.org are water_mill by padyhady
countryside by brunoboselli.
Our email address is stillscaredpodcast@gmail.com and we're on instagram @stillscaredpodcast and twitter @stillscaredpod! Intro music is by Maki Yamazaki, and you can find her music on her bandcamp. Outro music is by Joe Kelly, and you can find their music under the name Wendy Miasma on bandcamp. Artwork is by Letty Wilson, find their work at toadlett.com
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2023-08-071h 10Still Scared: Talking Children's HorrorThe Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar & Sundry OthersBee My, Bee My Baby
In this episode we talked about the short story collection The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Six More by Roald Dahl, as well as other Dahl short stories including The Wish, Lamb to the Slaughter and Royal Jelly.
Sound credits:
Train, fast, heavy, squeals, breaks.wav by golovlev.sound
Swarm of bees by Globofonia
Heartbeat by Niedec
Our email address is stillscaredpodcast@gmail.com and we're on instagram @stillscaredpodcast and twitter @stillscaredpod! Intro music is by Maki Yamazaki, and you can find her music on her bandcamp. Outro music...
2023-06-301h 12Still Scared: Talking Children's HorrorThe Hole (2009)(Jester noises continue)
In this episode we talked about the film The Hole (2009), directed by Joe Dante.
Our email address is stillscaredpodcast@gmail.com. Intro music is by Maki Yamazaki, and you can find her work at her website, and music on her bandcamp. Outro music is by Joe Kelly, and you can find their music under the name Wendy Miasma on bandcamp. Artwork is by Letty Wilson, find their work at toadlett.com
Transcript
Adam Hello and welcome to Still Scared: Talking Children’s Horror, a podcast about creepy, spooky and disturbing ch...
2023-05-241h 08Still Scared: Talking Children's HorrorRevenge of the Toffee Monster & Killer Mushrooms Ate My GranFully Automated Luxury Mushroom Communism
In this episode we talked about Revenge of the Toffe Monster and Killer Mushrooms Ate My Gran, by Susan Gates.
Our email address is stillscaredpodcast@gmail.com. Intro music is by Maki Yamazaki, and you can find her work at her website, and music on her bandcamp. Outro music is by Joe Kelly, and you can find their music under the name Wendy Miasma on bandcamp. Artwork is by Letty Wilson, find their work at toadlett.com
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Adam Welcome to Still Scared, Talking Children’s Horror, a po...
2023-04-181h 15Still Scared: Talking Children's HorrorWendell & WildHair Cream and Hell Maidens
In this episode we discussed Wendell & Wild (2022), directed by Henry Selick.
Our email address is stillscaredpodcast@gmail.com. Intro music is by Maki Yamazaki, and you can find her work at her website, and music on her bandcamp. Outro music is by Joe Kelly, and you can find their music under the name Wendy Miasma on bandcamp. Artwork is by Letty Wilson, find their work at toadlett.com
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Ren Welcome to Still Scared: Talking Children’s Horror, a podcast about creepy, spooky and disturbing children’s books, film...
2023-02-1259 min
Fantasy/AnimationCzech Animation (1946-2011) (with Adam Whybray)For this brief survey of the politics and pleasures of Czech animation, Alex and Chris are joined by special guest Dr Adam Whybray, who lectures in Film Studies at the University of Suffolk and who is also the author of The Art of Czech Animation: A History of Political Dissent and Allegory (London: Bloomsbury, 2020). Listen as the trio discuss a number of canonical and controversial examples from the recent history of Czech animation, featuring Vzpoura hraček/Revolution in Toyland (František Sádek and Hermína Týrlová, 1947), Ruka/The Hand (Jiří Trnka, 1965), Žvahlav aneb šatičky slaměného Huberta...
2023-02-061h 10Still Scared: Talking Children's HorrorMoondial (Book)A Treatise on the Subjectivity of Ghosthood
In this episdoe we talked about Moondial (1987) by Helen Cresswell.
Our email address is stillscaredpodcast@gmail.com. Intro music is by Maki Yamazaki, and you can find her work at her website, and music on her bandcamp. Outro music is by Joe Kelly, and you can find their music under the name Wendy Miasma on bandcamp. Artwork is by Letty Wilson, find their work at toadlett.com
Transcript
Ren Welcome to Still Scared: Talking Children’s Horror, a podcast about creepy, spooky and disturbing children’s book...
2022-12-291h 00Still Scared: Talking Children's HorrorChildren's Horror Games"Unloved dolls in the forst of bloodied light, at once familiar and alien"
In this episode we talked about Psy High by Rebecca Slitt, published by Choice of Games in 2014.
If you want to follow us on instagram we are stillscaredpodcast, and our email address is stillscaredpodcast@gmail.com. Intro music is by Maki Yamazaki, and you can find her work at her website, and music on her bandcamp. Outro music is by Joe Kelly, and you can find their music under the name Wendy Miasma on bandcamp. Artwork is by Letty Wilson, find their work at...
2022-10-141h 00
The King Street Cinema PodcastHalloween Special - The Lost Boys, The Thing, Rocky Horror and moreOn this special spooky episode of the podcast film scholar Adam Whybray Joins us to chat about the 1987 teen vampire classic The Lost Boys. The Reel Horror Podcast takes over to chat about John Carpenter's The Thing, King Street's very own James shares with us his memories of The Rocky Horror Picture show and we catch up with the cinema's M.D Dan to chat all things King Street.
This podcast is brought to you by ACM's Vault and Cult and the views expressed are that of the individual not of the cinema.
2022-10-051h 41Still Scared: Talking Children's HorrorCreeped Out Season TwoThree Little Tillys, All In A Row
In this episode we talked about season two of Creeped Out, co-created by Bede Blake and Robert Butler, first broadcast in 2019.
If you want to follow us on instagram we are stillscaredpodcast, and our email address is stillscaredpodcast@gmail.com. Intro music is by Maki Yamazaki, and you can find her work at her website, and new music on her bandcamp. Outro music is by Joe Kelly, and you can find their music under the name Wendy Miasma on bandcamp. Artwork is by Letty Wilson, find their work at toadlett...
2022-09-061h 08Still Scared: Talking Children's HorrorGrinny and Monster MakerCome on you noble lad! Be brave, be bionic!
This week we talked about Grinny and Monster Maker by Nicholas Fisk.
Audio clips are from a CBS Storybreak Special adaption of Grinny from 1988 and a Jim Henson Hour adaption of Monster Maker from 1989.
If you want to follow us on instagram we are stillscaredpodcast, and our email address is stillscaredpodcast@gmail.com. Intro music is by Maki Yamazaki, and you can find her work at her website, and new music on her bandcamp. Outro music is by Joe Kelly, and you can find their music under the...
2022-07-141h 03
The King Street Cinema PodcastFIRST BLOOD - Introducing VHS Fridays, Tron and moreIn this first episode we are joined by Ipswich based comedy/music duo The Pookajee Player to discuss the 1982 classic First Blood.
This will be the first movie shown on 'VHS Fridays' at the cinema, which starts Friday July 29th. We also preview Tron that will be shown in August and chat with some the cinemas staff and customers.
*This is a D.I.Y podcast brought to you is association with ACM's Vault of Cult, recorded out and about (mainly at the cinema) and not all of the views in interviews...
2022-07-011h 12Still Scared: Talking Children's HorrorNightbooksCronenberged with Candy
In this episode we discussed the film Nightbooks, from 2021.
If you want to follow us on twitter we are @stillscaredpod, and our email address is stillscaredpodcast@gmail.com. Intro music is by Maki Yamazaki, and you can find her work at her website, and new music on her bandcamp. Outro music is by Joe Kelly, and you can find their music under the name Wendy Miasma on bandcamp. Artwork is by Letty Wilson, find their work at toadlett.com, and you can buy their new book here!
**Transcript: **
Ren: Welcome...
2022-06-0847 min
The Evolution of HorrorVAMPIRES: Pt 1 - An IntroductionWe're back! This series we're exploring all things VAMPIRES and to kick it off, Mike is joined by Kevin Lyons and Mary Wild to discuss the origins and the evolution of the sub-genre. Music by Jack Whitney. This week's episode is sponsored by $20 Patreon subscriber Adam Whybray! If you're interested in submitting an essay for his upcoming collection on Global Animated Horror, email him by 15th May 2022: adamwhybray@gmail.com. Visit our website www.evolutionofhorror.com Buy tickets for our next upcoming EVOLUTION OF HORORR PRESENTS screening at the Genesis Cinema! www.evolu...
2022-05-061h 57Still Scared: Talking Children's HorrorWatership DownYARRR! YHARRR! YARRRRRR!
In this episode we discussed Watership Down, both the 1972 novel by Richard Adams and the 1978 animated film directed by Martin Rosen.
Our guest this episode is Catherine Lester, whose book on children's horror
'Horror Films for Children: Fear and Pleasure in American Cinema' is available now!
If you want to follow us on twitter we are @stillscaredpod, and our email address is stillscaredpodcast@gmail.com. Intro music is by Maki Yamazaki, and you can find her work at her website, and new music on her bandcamp. Outro music is by Joe Kelly...
2022-03-291h 13Still Scared: Talking Children's HorrorWilder Girls'Man, smell those trees! Smell those Douglas Firs!'
Apologies!! The first version uploaded wasn't the edited together version! It's now been fixed!
In this episode we discussed Wilder Girls, the 2019 novel by Rory Power.
If you want to follow us on twitter we are @stillscaredpod, and our email address is stillscaredpodcast@gmail.com. Intro music is by Maki Yamazaki, and you can find her work at her website, and new music on her bandcamp. Outro music is by Joe Kelly, and you can find their music under the name Wendy Miasma on bandcamp. Artwork...
2022-02-071h 04
Still Scared: Talking Children's HorrorBurton's Hansel and Gretel & Selick's Slow Bob In The Lower DimensionsIf You Think I'm Tasty, And You Want My Body - Come On, Take A Bite!
In this episode we talked about the short films Hansel and Gretel from 1983 and Slow Bob in the Lower Dimensions from 1991.
If you want to follow us on twitter we are @stillscaredpod, and our email address is stillscaredpodcast@gmail.com. Intro music is by Maki Yamazaki, and you can find her work at her website, and new music on her bandcamp. Outro music is by Joe Kelly, and you can find their music under the name Wendy Miasma on bandcamp. Artwork...
2021-12-3153 minStill Scared: Talking Children's HorrorThe Drifting ClassroomChildren Go To The Future, They Always Do
In this episode we talked about The Drifting Classroom manga from 1971-4 by Kazuo Umezu and the 1987 film of the same name by Nobuhiko Obayashi. All audio clips belong to that film.
If you want to follow us on twitter we are @stillscaredpod, and our email address is stillscaredpodcast@gmail.com. Intro music is by Maki Yamazaki, and you can find her work at makiyamazaki.com. Outro music is by Joe Kelly, and their band Etao Shin are at etaoshin.co.uk Artwork is by Letty Wilson, find their...
2021-09-201h 11Still Scared: Talking Children's HorrorThe Tulip Touch and The Devil WalksNo-one is born evil?
In this episode we talked about the novels The Tulip Touch and The Devil Walks, both by Anne Fine.
If you want to follow us on twitter we are @stillscaredpod, and our email address is stillscaredpodcast@gmail.com. Intro music is by Maki Yamazaki, and you can find her work at makiyamazaki.com. Outro music is by Joe Kelly, and their band Etao Shin are at etaoshin.co.uk Artwork is by Letty Wilson, find their work at toadlett.com.
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Ren Welcome to Still Scared: Talking Children’s Ho...
2021-07-151h 12Still Scared: Talking Children's HorrorThe Haunting of Cassie Palmer and The Monster GardenVintage 80s downbeat horror from Vivien Alcock
In this episode we discussed The Haunting of Cassie Palmer and The Monster Garden by Vivien Alcock.
If you want to follow us on twitter we are @stillscaredpod, and our email address is stillscaredpodcast@gmail.com. Intro music is by Maki Yamazaki, and you can find her work at makiyamazaki.com. Outro music is by Joe Kelly, and their band Etao Shin are at etaoshin.co.uk Artwork is by Letty Wilson, find their work at toadlett.com.
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Adam Welcome to Still Scared: Talking Children’s...
2021-05-201h 04Still Scared: Talking Children's HorrorOut of SalemA Zombie and a Werewolf walk into a High School
In this episode we discussed Out of Salem by Hal Schrieve, whose website you can find here.
If you want to follow us on twitter we are @stillscaredpod, and our email address is stillscaredpodcast@gmail.com. Intro music is by Maki Yamazaki, and you can find her work at makiyamazaki.com. Outro music is by Joe Kelly, and their band Etao Shin are at etaoshin.co.uk Artwork is by Letty Wilson, find their work at toadlett.com.
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Ren Welcome to Still...
2021-03-241h 05Still Scared: Talking Children's HorrorEerie IndianaOnce upon a cheese-dream
In this episode we discussed the early 90s TV series Eerie Indiana.
If you want to follow us on twitter we are @stillscaredpod, and our email address is stillscaredpodcast@gmail.com. Intro music is by Maki Yamazaki, and you can find her work at makiyamazaki.com. Outro music is by Joe Kelly, and their band Etao Shin are at etaoshin.co.uk Artwork is by Letty Wilson, find their work at toadlett.com.
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Ren Welcome to Still Scared: Talking Children’s Horror, a podcast about creepy, spooky and di...
2020-10-311h 00Still Scared: Talking Children's HorrorMonster HouseEach Man Destroys the Monster House He Loves
In this episode we discussed the 2006 animated film Monster House.
If you want to follow us on twitter we are @stillscaredpod, and our email address is stillscaredpodcast@gmail.com.
Intro music is by Maki Yamazaki, and you can find her work at makiyamazaki.com.
Outro music is by Joe Kelly, and their band Etao Shin are at etaoshin.co.uk
Artwork is by Letty Wilson, find their work at behance.net/lettydraws
In this episode we recommend fundraisers to donate to in the aftermath of George Floyd’s...
2020-06-2953 minStill Scared: Talking Children's HorrorThe Demon Headmaster 2019Have a profitable day!
This week we talked about the 2019 CBBC series The Demon Headmaster, based on the 2017 novel The Demon Headmaster: Total Control by Gillian Cross.
If you want to follow us on twitter we are @stillscaredpod, and our email address is stillscaredpodcast@gmail.com.
Intro music is by Maki Yamazaki, and you can find her work at makiyamazaki.com.
Outro music is by Joe Kelly, and their band Etao Shin are at etaoshin.co.uk
Artwork is by Letty Wilson, find their work at behance.net/lettydraws
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2020-04-2057 minStill Scared: Talking Children's HorrorThe Watcher in the WoodsUnpopped Horror Popcorn
This episode we talked about the 1980 film The Watcher in the Woods, directed by John Hough.
If you want to follow us on twitter we are @stillscaredpod, and our email address is stillscaredpodcast@gmail.com.
Intro music is by Maki Yamazaki, and you can find her work at makiyamazaki.com.
Outro music is by Joe Kelly, and their band Etao Shin are at etaoshin.co.uk
Artwork is by Letty Wilson, find their work at behance.net/lettydraws
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Ren: Welcome to Still Scared...
2020-02-2547 minStill Scared: Talking Children's HorrorThe Final Reckoning Part 2 (Deptford Mice Book Three)Die, carrion of the void!
This episode we talked about The Final Reckoning by Robin Jarvis from 1990, the third book in the Deptford Mice trilogy.
Returning thanks to the returning Ava, who you can find on twitter at @avafoxfort.
If you want to follow us on twitter we are @stillscaredpod, and our email address is stillscaredpodcast@gmail.com.
Intro music is by Maki Yamazaki, and you can find her work at makiyamazaki.com.
Outro music is by Joe Kelly, and their band Etao Shin are at etaoshin.co.uk
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2020-01-071h 18Still Scared: Talking Children's HorrorThe Final Reckoning, Part 1 (Deptford Mice Book Three)The Dostoevsky of Children's Books
This episode we talked about The Final Reckoning by Robin Jarvis from 1990, the third book in the Deptford Mice trilogy.
Returning thanks to the returning Ava, who you can find on twitter at @avafoxfort.
If you want to follow us on twitter we are @stillscaredpod, and our email address is stillscaredpodcast@gmail.com.
Intro music is by Maki Yamazaki, and you can find her work at makiyamazaki.com.
Outro music is by Joe Kelly, and their band Etao Shin are at etaoshin.co.uk
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2019-10-101h 13Still Scared: Talking Children's HorrorThe Crystal Prison (Deptford Mice Book Two)1980s Mouse Slasher
This episode we talked about The Crystal Prison by Robin Jarvis from 1989, the second book in the Deptford Mice trilogy.
Returning thanks to the returning Ava, who you can find on twitter at @avafoxfort.
If you want to follow us on twitter we are @stillscaredpod, and our email address is stillscaredpodcast@gmail.com.
Intro music is by Maki Yamazaki, and you can find her work at makiyamazaki.com.
Outro music is by Joe Kelly, and their band Etao Shin are at etaoshin.co.uk
Artwork is...
2019-08-091h 06Still Scared: Talking Children's HorrorThe Dark Portal (Deptford Mice Book One)Choke on my bones!
This episode we talked about The Dark Portal by Robin Jarvis from 1989, book one of the Deptford Mice trilogy.
Many thanks again to Ava! Follow them on twitter at @avafoxfort.
If you want to follow us on twitter we are @stillscaredpod, and our email address is stillscaredpodcast@gmail.com. Intro music is by Maki Yamazaki, and you can find her work at makiyamazaki.com. Outro music is by Joe Kelly, and their band Etao Shin are at etaoshin.co.uk Artwork is by Letty Wilson, find their work at behance.net...
2019-06-141h 09Still Scared: Talking Children's HorrorMini Episode: Picture BooksA Monstering Good Time
This episode we talked about: Not Now Bernard and Tusk Tusk by Dave McKee, The Tale of Samuel Whiskers by Beatrix Potter, Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak and The Wolves in the Walls by Neil Gaiman and Dave McKean.
If you want to follow us on twitter we are @stillscaredpod, and our email address is stillscaredpodcast@gmail.com. Intro music is by Maki Yamazaki, and you can find her work at makiyamazaki.com. Outro music is by Joe Kelly, and their band Etao Shin are at etaoshin.co.uk Artwork...
2019-05-1330 minStill Scared: Talking Children's HorrorRoom 13 & Nightmare StairsBlood and Peppermint and Boy-Saliva
In this episode we talked about Room 13 and Nightmare Stairs by Robert Swindells.
If you want to follow us on twitter we are @stillscaredpod, and our email address is stillscaredpodcast@gmail.com. Intro music is by Maki Yamazaki, and you can find her work at makiyamazaki.com. Outro music is by Joe Kelly, and their band Etao Shin are at etaoshin.co.uk Artwork is by Letty Wilson, find their work at behance.net/lettydraws
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Ren: Welcome to Still Scared: Talking Children’s Horror, a podcast about cr...
2019-04-1855 minStill Scared: Talking Children's HorrorSomething Wicked This Way ComesBeware the Autumn People
Today we talked about Something Wicked This Way Comes, by Ray Bradbury from 1962, and touched on the film of the same name from 1983, directed by Jack Clayton.
If you want to follow us on twitter we are @stillscaredpod, and our email address is stillscaredpodcast@gmail.com. Intro music is by Maki Yamazaki, and you can find her work at makiyamazaki.com. Outro music is by Joe Kelly, and their band Etao Shin are at etaoshin.co.uk Artwork is by Letty Wilson, find their work at behance.net/lettydraws
Sound effects...
2019-03-121h 09Still Scared: Talking Children's HorrorThe Garden of DarknessSurvivalism and Survivability
In this episode we discussed The Garden of Darkness by Gillian Murray Kendall from 2014.
If you want to follow us on twitter we are @stillscaredpod, and our email address is stillscaredpodcast@gmail.com. Intro music is by Maki Yamazaki, and you can find her work at makiyamazaki.com. Outro music is by Joe Kelly, and their band Etao Shin are at etaoshin.co.uk Artwork is by Letty Wilson, find her work at behance.net/lettydraws
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Ren: Welcome to Still Scared: Talking Children’s Horror, a podcast about creepy, sp...
2019-02-1151 minStill Scared: Talking Children's HorrorChildren of the StonesEffin' Magnets, How Do They Work
In this episode we discussed the Children of the Stones BBC TV series from 1977.
If you want to follow us on twitter we are @stillscaredpod, and our email address is stillscaredpodcast@gmail.com. Intro music is by Maki Yamazaki, and you can find her work at makiyamazaki.com. Outro music is by Joe Kelly, and their band Etao Shin are at etaoshin.co.uk Artwork is by Letty Wilson, find her work at behance.net/lettydraws
Extra thanks to our guest and standing stone correspondent, Ali Kay!
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2019-01-151h 29Still Scared: Talking Children's HorrorThe Box of DelightsHands up if you're hot for mutiny
In this episode we discussed The Box of Delights BBC TV series from 1984, based on the 1935 novel by John Masefield.
If you want to follow us on twitter we are @stillscaredpod, and our email address is stillscaredpodcast@gmail.com. Intro music is by Maki Yamazaki, and you can find her work at makiyamazaki.com. Outro music is by Joe Kelly, and their band Etao Shin are at etaoshin.co.uk Artwork is by Letty Wilson, find her work at behance.net/lettydraws
Many thanks to our guest this...
2018-12-291h 12Still Scared: Talking Children's HorrorThe Dark CrystalGlitter-glued Leathery Gizzards, and Other Stories
In this episode we discussed The Dark Crystal from 1982, directed by Jim Henson and Frank Oz.
If you want to follow us on twitter we are @stillscaredpod, and our email address is stillscaredpodcast@gmail.com. Intro music is by Maki Yamazaki, and you can find her work at makiyamazaki.com. Outro music is by Joe Kelly, and their band Etao Shin are at etaoshin.co.uk Artwork is by Letty Wilson, find her work at behance.net/lettydraws
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Ren: Welcome to Still Scared: Talking Children’s Ho...
2018-12-0540 minStill Scared: Talking Children's HorrorThe Wolves of Willoughby ChaseVictorian England... But Wolves
In this episode we discussed the 1962 The Wolves of Willoughby Chase by Joan Aiken and the 1989 film of the same name directed by Stuart Ome.
If you want to follow us on twitter we are @stillscaredpod, and our email address is stillscaredpodcast@gmail.com. Intro music is by Maki Yamazaki, and you can find her work at makiyamazaki.com. Outro music is by Joe Kelly, and their band Etao Shin are at etaoshin.co.uk Artwork is by Letty Wilson, find her work at behance.net/lettydraws
The sound effects used...
2018-11-1552 minStill Scared: Talking Children's HorrorMalevolents & Anniversary Catch-upThings that go 'click' in the night
In this episode we discussed Malevolents: Click Click by Thom Burgess and Joe Becci.
Thank you to Thom for approaching us with his work! You can find him on twitter at @manoghosts, and his big cartel shop here.
If you want to follow us on twitter we are @stillscaredpod, and our email address is stillscaredpodcast@gmail.com. Intro music is by Maki Yamazaki, and you can find her work at makiyamazaki.com. Outro music is by Joe Kelly, and their band Etao Shin are at etaoshin.co.uk...
2018-10-3148 min
Still Scared: Talking Children's HorrorThornhillIs someone walking over your grave?
In this episode we discussed Thornhill by Pam Smy, from 2017. Learn more about the book and the author at: [http://thornhillbook.com/]
If you want to follow us on twitter we are @stillscaredpod, and our email address is stillscaredpodcast@gmail.com. Intro music is by Maki Yamazaki, and you can find her work at makiyamazaki.com.
Outro music is by Joe Kelly, and their band Etao Shin are at etaoshin.co.uk Artwork is by Letty Wilson, find her work at behance.net/lettydraws
The sound effects used in...
2018-10-1244 minStill Scared: Talking Children's HorrorThe WitchesBoshvolloping Horror from Roald Dahl
This episode we discussed the 1983 novel The Witches by Roald Dahl, and the 1990 film of the same name directed by Nicholas Roeg.
Many thanks again to Alex Ava for joining us for this episode! You can find hir on twitter at @AlabasterC and on instagram at ava.alex
Extra thanks also go to Maki Yamazaki who not only gave us a brilliant intro, but also a thumpingly good improved theme tune.
If you want to follow us on twitter we are @stillscaredpod, and our email address is stillscaredpodcast...
2018-09-291h 00Still Scared: Talking Children's HorrorThe PoglesWitch, Hag of the night, Dream-creeper
This week we talked about The Pogles, by Oliver Postgate and Peter Firmin.
If you want to follow us on twitter we are @stillscaredpod, and our email address is stillscaredpodcast@gmail.com. Intro music is by Maki Yamazaki, find her work at makiyamazaki.com Outro music is by Joe Kelly, and his band Etao Shin are at etaoshin.co.uk Artwork is by Letty Wilson, find her work at behance.net/lettydraws
The show is edited by Adam Whybray
Here's a good article looking back on the...
2018-08-2944 minStill Scared: Talking Children's HorrorRound The TwistScarecrow-clowns, Fox-gut lemons & Urine-a-plenty
In this episode we discussed the children's TV show Round the Twist, that ran from 1989-2001.
The Round the Twist official Youtube channel has the complete series uploaded to watch.
If you want to follow us on twitter we are @stillscaredpod, and our email address is stillscaredpodcast@gmail.com. Intro music is by Maki Yamazaki, find her work at makiyamazaki.com Outro music is by Joe Kelly, and his band Etao Shin are at etaoshin.co.uk Artwork is by Letty Wilson, find her work at behance.net/lettydraws.
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2018-07-2455 minStill Scared: Talking Children's HorrorThe Water-BabiesViolent Underwater Childhood Revenge Fantasies
In this episode we discussed the 1863 novel The Water-Babies, by Charles Kingsley.
If you want to follow us on twitter we are @stillscaredpod, and our email address is stillscaredpodcast@gmail.com. Intro music is by Maki Yamazaki, find her work at makiyamazaki.com Outro music is by Joe Kelly, and his band Etao Shin are at etaoshin.co.uk Artwork is by Letty Wilson, find her work at behance.net/lettydraws
The public domain sound effects in this are: water effects by Benboncan and Scratchikken, both of which were reduced...
2018-07-0254 minStill Scared: Talking Children's HorrorThe CrysalidsWatch Thou For The Mutant
In this episode we discussed the 1955 novel The Crysalids, by John Wyndham.
If you want to follow us on twitter we are @stillscaredpod, and our email address is stillscaredpodcast@gmail.com. Intro music is by Maki Yamazaki, find her work at makiyamazaki.com Outro music is by Joe Kelly, and his band Etao Shin are at etaoshin.co.uk Artwork is by Letty Wilson, find her work at behance.net/lettydraws
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Ren: Welcome to Still Scared: Talking Children’s Horror, a podcast about creepy, spooky and disturbing ch...
2018-06-1045 minStill Scared: Talking Children's HorrorOver the Garden WallThere’s a little black train a-comin’
This episode we discussed the 2014 Cartoon Network show Over the Garden Wall.
Many thanks to Alex Ava for joining us for this episode! It was a delight and we wouldn't have talked about dogs without them.
They are on twitter at @alabasterc, and instragram at @alabastercrippens.
The article that Adam mentions in this episode can be found here.
Adam: Welcome to Still Scared: Talking Children’s Horror. I’m your co-host Adam Whybray, alongside my co-host Ren Wednesday, and today we have a very special guest, Alex Ava...
2018-05-2659 minStill Scared: Talking Children's HorrorMercedes Ice and Kasper in the GlitterSparkle, Glitter, Dirt and Decay
This time we talked about ‘Mercedes Ice’ and ‘Kasper in the Glitter’ by Philip Ridley.
Other Philip Ridley children’s books referenced in the episode were Scribbleboy, Vinegar Street, Krindlekrax, Meteorite Spoon and Zip’s Apollo.
If you want to follow us on twitter we are @stillscaredpod, and our email address is stillscaredpodcast@gmail.com.
Intro music is by Maki Yamazaki, find her work at makiyamazaki.com
Outro music is by Joe Kelly, and his band Etao Shin are at etaoshin.co.uk
Artwork is by Letty Wilson, find her work at beha...
2018-05-0958 minStill Scared: Talking Children's HorrorCreeped OutBringing kid's horror ghoulishly up to date
In this episode we talked about Creeped Out, created by Bede Blake and Robert Butler.
If you want to follow us on twitter we are @stillscaredpod, and our email address is stillscaredpodcast@gmail.com.
Intro music is by Maki Yamazaki, find her work at makiyamazaki.com
Outro music is by Joe Kelly, and his band Etao Shin are at etaoshin.co.uk
Artwork is by Letty Wilson, find her work at behance.net/lettydraws
Adam's article about why Creeped Out is better...
2018-04-2558 minStill Scared: Talking Children's HorrorPaperhouse and Marianne DreamsFever-dreams, Paper houses and Original Sin Ice-Cream
In this episode we talked about the film Paperhouse, and the book it's based on, Marianne Dreams by Catherine Storr.
Many thanks to our fab guest Ali Kay for joining us for this one! You can contact them by whispering their name into the ear of a standing stone on a moor at midnight.
If you want to follow us on twitter we are @stillscaredpod, and our email address is stillscaredpodcast@gmail.com.
Intro music is by Maki Yamazaki, find her work at makiyamazaki.com
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