Chamber of Chills

Ep 41: Insidious (2010) - #14 Top Horror

Ever seen a human being having a WWE smackdown with a Slytherin bodyguard? How about a ghost trapped in the further, who finally sees their way into the real world through a closet door, just to be stopped by the door closing in their face? If not, you’re in for a treat, because we explore the film that made Adam jump the most he’s ever jumped in a horror film (when he was 13 years old at an 8th grade birthday party, of course).
Join us on this episode as we dissect our #14 Top Horror Film of All Time, Insidious (2010). And yes, we understand this ranking is a crime, but... Just listen to the podcast episode and you may not hate us as much.

Ep 40: The Blair Witch Project (1999) - #15 Top Horror

What do you get when you mix Witch's Wood, the Lost Sanderson Sister, and The Shaky Cam Project all into one?
This "lightning in a bottle" found footage film started a new wave of realistic horror, and seems to be a bit controversial regarding how entertaining or scary it is.
Join us for spicy takes and wild behind-the-scenes as we take enter our top 15 horror films of all time, kicking off with a film which left many viewers believing it was real upon its release, The Blair Witch Project (1999).

Ep 39: The Sixth Sense (1999) - #16 Top Horror

Turning this into a Toni Colette fan account.
If you haven't seen this movie, don't go look at the soundtrack because the entire twist will be ruined for you just by reading the last track title.
M. Night Shyamalan's most glorious release to date, the Sixth Sense delivers brilliant writing, wonderful acting, and a turn of events that will forever be talked about.

Ep 38: Misery (1990) - #17 Top Horror Film

Annie Wilkes, dear, we're obsessed with you. The simplicity of this film's setting and plot allows for the performances to shine and boy do they.
Join us as we dissect a horror film directed by the same director of When Harry Met Sally, The Princess Bride, and A Few Good Men, as well as Jess's dad in New Girl. It's Misery business, baby.

Ep 37: Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) - #18 Top Horror

Does this film have the wildest behind-the-scenes we've had so far? Maybe. Is this one of the grittiest slasher films we've ever seen? It just might be. Would we have wanted to be a part of the making of this film? Maybe absolutely not.
Join us as we continue to climb down our top 20 horror films of all-time with Hooper's 1974 classic, Texas Chainsaw Massacre.

Ep 36: Alien (1979) - #19 Top Horror

Happy New Year! Our first episode back from the holidays, and we've made it all the way to our top 20 horror films of all-time. Which also means we will finish our full top 50 horror films of all-time series later this year. Oh how time flies when you're having fun.
Join us for this episode as we dissect yet another alien film -- Ridley Scott's introduction to a billion dollar franchise and a complete masterclass in sci-fi/horror and suspense, Alien (1979).
Oh, and this episode may just be our third official episode with a special guest, and that special guest is none other than our co-host, Adam Ragsdale's mother, Deanna Ragsdale. And she may just be an Alien fanatic.

Ep 35: Nope (2022) - #20 Top Horror

If you didn't like Nope, then we hate you and you're dumb. Listen to this episode to find out why we're right and you're wrong, and take an IQ quiz while you're at it.

Ep 34: Hot Takes Hallway 3 (#30 - #21 Top Horror)

It's Hot Takes Hallway 3 and oh boy is it spicy in the chamber today. Join us for our third special episode where we take a break from the usual format and talk through all of our community's submitted hot takes on our past 11 episodes. We love to read all of your submissions and hear your hot takes, it's incredibly fun!
The past 11 films talked about today are:
- Nosferatu (1922)
- The Thing (1982)
- The Birds (1963)
- Doctor Sleep (2019)
- Longlegs (2024)
- Mother! (2017)
- A Quiet Place (2018)
- Sleepy Hollow (1999)
- The Others (2001)
- Poltergeist (1982)
- It (2017)
 
And, as always, keep up with us on our instagram and website for more information or content. Or you can even get involved with us by sending a DM and submitting your hot takes for the upcoming episodes -- we'd love to hear your spice!
We love you guys.
 

Ep 33: It (2017) - #21 Top Horror

Remember the clown epidemic that swept the United States in 2016, when clowns were spotted everywhere carrying weapons? And then, as if on cue, this film came out soon after. What a time to be alive!
From the horror-infused opening scene to some hot takes comparing the cast to "The Goonies" and "Stranger Things," join us as we dive into one of Stephen King's most infamous novels about a monster that takes the form of a killer clown and feeds on fear: "It."
You'll float too.
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Ep 32: Poltergeist (1982) - #22 Top Horror

"They're here!"
Talk about insane behind-the-scenes on this one. Between Director Tobe Hooper's success on The Texas Chainsaw Massacre," and the brilliant mind of Producer/Writer Steven Spielberg, Poltergeist instantly became a horror classic the moment it hit theaters in 1982.
Dive in with us as we discuss wild BTS, slimy beasts, and favorite cinematic moments from Spielberg/Hooper's Poltergiest.