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That Was Pretty Scary is a horror podcast hosted by Jon Lee Brody. From reviews and recaps of classic and contemporary horror to deep dive analysis and conversations with creators, JLB explores why scary movies stick with us and why they matter. NOTE TO LISTENERS: When That Was Pretty Scary first launched in 2023, it began as a joint venture between Jon Lee Brody and Freddie Prinze Jr. In 2025, after 102 episodes together, Freddie departed the show and JLB continued on as the solo host. New listeners can enjoy the full archive of early episodes and then seamlessly transition into the current era of the show. Enjoy and stay scary!

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Ghostwatch (1992) | TWPS LISTENER PICK

2026/10/21

Before Blair Witch was fooling audiences with found footage, the BBC did it in 1992 with Ghostwatch. This British gem is one that you may have missed and one you definitely need to check out.This weeks movie was selected by TWPS listener Kim the Horror Fanatic (who is the reason we have the name 'Scaries' for our TWPS community). Follow That Was Pretty Scary on Instagram and TikTok Follow Jon Lee Brody on Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Monster Squad (1987) with Special Guest Host SARAH NICKLIN | TWPS LISTENER PICK

2026/10/14

JLB is joined by SARAH NICKLIN and going back to the year 1987 with The Monster Squad! Today's TWPS Listener Pick was chosen by Brook4tini4real. Follow That Was Pretty Scary on Instagram and TikTok Follow Jon Lee Brody on Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Scream 3 (2000) | TWPS LISTENER PICK

2026/10/07

Today's listener pick is courtesy of Ellie Quinn and Laura Daly. Thanks to them we head back to Woodsboro by way of Hollywood and compare the reception of Scream 3 back in 2000 vs now. JLB also unwraps all of the messages that are present in this underrated threequel. Follow That Was Pretty Scary on Instagram and TikTok Follow Jon Lee Brody on Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Silence of the Lambs (1991)

2026/09/30

JLB revisits the Oscar winning movie The Silence of the Lambs; he unwraps all of themes and talks about how the movie really is a slasher wearing the skin of a prestige crime thriller. Follow That Was Pretty Scary on Instagram and TikTok Follow Jon Lee Brody on Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TWPS Scary Talk with BLADES (1989) creators THOMAS RONDINELLA AND WILLIAM PACE

2026/09/23

JLB gets more insight into the once forgotten gem from 1989 BLADES when he speaks to THOMAS RONDINELLA (writer/director/producer) and co-writer/producer WILLIAM PACE. The two talk about writing the script in 9 days, all of the challenges with production and the renaissance it has gotten recently. Follow That Was Pretty Scary on Instagram and TikTok Follow Jon Lee Brody on Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Batman The Animated Series "Nothing to Fear" with writer HENRY GILROY!

2026/09/19

It's BATMAN DAY! And to celebrate this, JLB sits down with writer HENRY GILROY who wrote the Batman Animated Series episode 'Nothing to Fear' famous for debuting The Scarecrow and containing the ultimate Batman mic drop of "I am vengeance. I am the night. I am Batman'. Henry shares behind the scenes info on crafting this story and shares his thoughts on Batman belonging in the category of horror! Follow That Was Pretty Scary on Instagram and TikTok Follow Jon Lee Brody on Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TWPS Scary Talk with ARKIRA CHANTARATANANOND (The Last Kiss)

2026/09/18

JLB sits with ARKIRA CHANTARTANANOND who stars in Blumhouse's latest horror romance movie 'The Last Kiss'. She talks about bringing life to her character, her background in computer science and what Asian American representation means to her. Follow That Was Pretty Scary on Instagram and TikTok Follow Jon Lee Brody on Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TWPS Scary Talk with Director/Writer YOKO OKUMURA (Unseen, The Last Kiss)

2026/09/16

JLB welcomes director/writer YOKO OKUMURA to TWPS this week, The two discuss Yoko's early work, her 2022 feature 'Unseen' and her latest venture 'The Last Kiss' that stars McKenna Grace and hails from Blumhouse. -- 'The Last Kiss' is available NOW on VOD! Follow That Was Pretty Scary on Instagram and TikTok Follow Jon Lee Brody on Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hell of a Summer (2025)

2026/09/09

JLB breaks down Finn Wolfhard and Billy Bryk's summer camp horror comedy "Hell of a Summer' and why summer camp is cinema's sociological experiment. Follow That Was Pretty Scary on Instagram and TikTok Follow Jon Lee Brody on Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

C.H.U.D. (1984)

2026/09/02

C.H.U.D. is both 80's b-movie excellence and quite possibly the best acronym in horror history and has a direct tie in to Jordan Peele's horror legacy. Follow That Was Pretty Scary on Instagram and TikTok Follow Jon Lee Brody on Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TWPS Scary Talk with 'IT ENDS' Director/Writer ALEX ULLOM

2026/08/26

JLB sits down with ALEX ULLOM, the director/writer of Neon's 'It Ends'. Alex talks about his long journey making the film, what motivated him to do so and how he made a powerpoint to convince his parents to pursue filmmaking. Follow That Was Pretty Scary on Instagram and TikTok Follow Jon Lee Brody on Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ready or Not 2: Here I Come (2026)

2026/08/19

JLB unwraps all the themes in Ready or Not 2: Here I Come which includes a theory that it exists in the same universe as The Pitt. NOTE: If you haven't listened to the breakdown of the first Ready or Not give that a listen to get the full experience! Follow That Was Pretty Scary on Instagram and TikTok Follow Jon Lee Brody on Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Blades (1989) with Special Guest Host MEREDITH BORDERS (Senior Editor of Fangoria) | TWPS Forgotten Gems

2026/08/12

TWPS Presents...FORGOTTEN GEMS! A series where we explore the horror movies that have been forgotten or maybe never even noticed at all! Today JLB is joined by Meredith Borders, Senior Editor of Fangoria, to discuss the 1989 movie 'Blades' (aka 'Jaws' but with a lawnmower). Follow That Was Pretty Scary on Instagram and TikTok Follow Jon Lee Brody on Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send Help (2026)

2026/08/05

JLB breaks down all of the chaos and hilarity of Sam Raimi's "Send Help". Follow That Was Pretty Scary on Instagram and TikTok Follow Jon Lee Brody on Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TWPS Scary Talk with KATE DOLAN (Director/Writer of 'SOULM8TE')

2026/07/29

KATE DOLAN (Director/Writer of 'SOULM8TE') chats with JLB about her expansion into the M3GAN universe, having the film pulled from its theatrical release at one point and her overall approach to horror storytelling. Follow That Was Pretty Scary on Instagram and TikTok Follow Jon Lee Brody on Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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4.7 out of 5

452 reviews

★★★☆☆

MrJoePecsi 2026/10/07

Too much psychological analysis

Too academic for me with the pod being a purely analytical essay format on the psychology of characters, viewers, and theme. I do love those kinds of ...

★★★★☆

doubtingtomjr 2026/07/08

Alternate takes

I don’t always agree with the takes, but I think the host presents some takes that I haven’t encountered elsewhere. I don’t dig the episodes where the...

★★★★★

OPCVB12 2026/05/08

Keep it coming JLB!

So glad you continued the pod. Rly appreciate your thorough work, prep, and your energy is infectious. Keep em coming bud and looking forward to live ...

★★★★★

TX Rock Chalk Rachel 2026/02/13

An Intellectual Deep Dive into Horror

I have been a listener since day 1. After the exit of Freddie Prinze Jr, Jon Lee Brody has completely evolved and elevated the podcast. I have a list ...

★★★★★

laurentylerzino 2026/02/06

So excited about this show!

I’ve been a TWPS listener from day one. I’ll miss Freddy but John’s knowledge and passion for horror makes for such an incredible and well thought out...

★★★★★

Scirulz16 2026/01/11

Great, but

I absolutely adore this pod! Does anyone know what happened to Freddie though? Loved their chemistry !

★★★★★

Ljgns 2025/12/23

Such a good podcast

I love this podcast. I constantly learn something whether it’s a deep dive from Jon or a movie recap. I feel like this podcast makes me smarter and ap...

★★★★☆

KC Idaho 2025/12/14

I miss Freddie

JLB spends too much time comparing the movie to other movies and name dropping directors of other movies. He lost me with his vague discussion of Weap...

★★★★★

Jenna1520 2025/11/04

Thank you!

I made it! Thank you so much, what a thrill! I would love an episode on Double Double Toil and Trouble! And Munchie Strikes back- I thought that was a...

★★★★★

JacobG015 2025/11/03

A TRUE MUST LISTEN!

This is a great podcast from the top to the bottom. A must listen across the board, especially for movie fans, horror fans, film fans, and you spooky ...

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