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The Coven Is Under Attack! Check Out The Latest Rundown ON AHS13! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/don-t-press-play-podcast--6640070/support.

American Horror Story is back! What on EARTH is going on.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/don-t-press-play-podcast--6640070/support.

Everything you need to know about the latest update from the Nightmare On Elm Street franchise!  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/don-t-press-play-podcast--6640070/support.

If you go down to the woods today you better leave a 5 star review on this podcast! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/don-t-press-play-podcast--6640070/support.

A wild, weird and wonderful trip to the afterlife! Heres my thoughts on Beetlejuice the Musical on the West End stage Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/don-t-press-play-podcast--6640070/support.

What begins as a simple highway encounter between two siblings quickly unfolds into something far more unsettling: a story about curiosity as a fatal flaw, the collapse of safety in liminal spaces, and the terror of discovering that some questions are better left unanswered. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/don-t-press-play-podcast--6640070/support.

This week on Summer-Ween, Alex dives into one of the most unsettling horror films of the 2000s: Open Water (2003).  Inspired by the real-life disappearance of Tom and Eileen Lonergan, Open Water tells the story of a couple accidentally left behind during a scuba diving excursion, stranded in the middle of the ocean with no land in sight and no rescue on the horizon. But what makes the film so terrifying isn't the sharks. In this episode, we explore how Open Water uses realism, isolation, and uncertainty to create a uniquely effective horror experience.  From its documentary-like filmmaking style and minimalist approach to its similarities with The Blair Witch Project, we'll break down why the film still feels so disturbing more than twenty years after its release. Because sometimes the scariest thing isn't what's beneath the surface. It's realizing nobody knows you're there. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/don-t-press-play-podcast--6640070/support.

The Strangers Chapter 3 might be one of the most disappointing horror movies I’ve seen in a long time… and I’m breaking down exactly why. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/don-t-press-play-podcast--6640070/support.

We dive into the latest news surrounding a remake of The Blair Witch Project. What’s confirmed, what’s rumor, and whether this found-footage classic should be revisited at all Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/don-t-press-play-podcast--6640070/support.

Scream 7 is a disaster, it’s a step backward. A film that plays it too safe, repeats old ideas, and proves that even a franchise built on reinventing horror… can fall into its own formula. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/don-t-press-play-podcast--6640070/support.

Scream VI marks the first film in the franchise without Sidney Prescott, and that changes everything. As Don’t Press Play begins the countdown to Scream 7, host Alex breaks down whether Scream VI (2023) can survive without its original final girl. From Ghostface’s brutal New York rampage to the rise of the Core Four, this episode explores how the franchise evolves when Sidney isn’t there to save the day. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/don-t-press-play-podcast--6640070/support.

Through the story of Tilikum, an orca captured from the wild and held in captivity for over three decades, Blackfish exposes the hidden costs of marine park entertainment. The episode also honours the life of trainer Dawn Brancheau, whose death became a turning point in the global conversation around captive orcas and human responsibility. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/don-t-press-play-podcast--6640070/support.

In this episode of the Don’t Press Play Podcast, I dive deep into Patrick Brice and Mark Duplass’ unsettling found-footage masterpiece. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/don-t-press-play-podcast--6640070/support.

From weak character writing to recycled scares, this sequel feels like a cheap imitation of what made the original so haunting. Join Alex for a brutally honest breakdown of why The Strangers: Chapter 2 fails to deliver the tension, atmosphere, and emotional weight fans were hoping for. We’ll unpack where the storytelling went wrong, how the direction missed the mark, and why this follow-up might make you wish you hadn’t pressed play. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/don-t-press-play-podcast--6640070/support.

Ghostface is back! Watch my full reaction and breakdown of the brand new SCREAM 7 (2025) Official Trailer Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/don-t-press-play-podcast--6640070/support.