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Horror Hyperfixations

Sam Munster

Looking at horror through a neurodivergent lens

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  • S1 · E52
    October 7 · 1 hr 6 min

    Horror Hyperfixations - The Glorious Dead with Toby Poser and John Adams

    The glorious Toby Poser and John Adams joined me to chat about The Glorious Dead, ahead of their screening at Grimmfest this weekend. See the movie at the Odeon Great Northern on Saturday 10th October at 9.35 pm. Grimmfest is a brilliant festival with an incredible line-up and I'm so excited to be reviewing the movies again this year - keep your eyes peeled for a Grimmfest episode soon! Get tickets for The Glorious Dead at Grimmfest - https://grimmfest2026.eventive.org/schedule/695ff87c0d991310a03b62e6 Grimmfest 2026 - https://www.grimmfest.com/festival/ Socials Instagram: @adams.family.films / @tobyposer Instagram: @horrorhyperfixations / @sam.munster Tiktok: @horrorhyperfixations Letterboxd: @sammunster Patreon: Sam Munster Blog: Horror Hyperfixations Hell on Shirts discount code: Munster10 (affiliate code) Logo design: Gibson Graphix Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S1 · E51
    September 26 · 1 hr 40 min

    Horror Hyperfixations - Employee of the Dead with Aaron Truss, Ellie-Rae Winstone and Nick Helm

    I am SO excited to see Employee of the Dead! When I first heard director Aaron Truss and some of the cast talk about the film, I knew I had to get involved and support the crowdfunding however I could. It turned out that not only are they a lovely bunch of people, who are as passionate about indie film as me, they are also a bunch of neurodivergent legends! No wonder I instantly got good vibes! Employee of the Dead is crowdfunding on Kickstarter now, with some amazing perks. Please back the project if you can and share on socials! Content warning: talk of death and suicide Socials Back Employee of the Dead on Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/qcumberfilms/employee-of-the-dead-a-feature-length-comedy-horror Instagram: Employee of the Dead / Aaron Truss / Ellie-Rae Winstone / Nick Helm / Paul Casar / Dani Harmer / Nicholas Vince / Sean Cronin / Amy Bowden / Kevin Martin / Emily Booth Instagram: @horrorhyperfixations / @sam.munster Tiktok: @horrorhyperfixations Letterboxd: @sammunster Patreon: Sam Munster Blog: Horror Hyperfixations Hell on Shirts discount code: Munster10 (affiliate code) Logo design: Gibson Graphix Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S1 · E50
    September 11 · 2 hr 53 min

    Horror Hyperfixations - Martin with David Sodergren

    Hooray for the 50th episode of Horror Hyperfixations! David Sodergren joined me to talk about George A. Romero's Martin and whether we think Martin is a perfect allegory for autism. I didn't mean to sound so dramatic about editing some stuff out of the episode. It's not a big deal, just some personal stuff I didn't want to leave in :) Content warning: discussion of suicide, sexual assault and murder. Socials David's Instagram / David's website / Heather's awesome cosplays An Autistic Horror Canon : Martin (1977, written and directed by George A. Romero) Instagram: @horrorhyperfixations / @sam.munster Tiktok: @horrorhyperfixations Letterboxd: @sammunster Patreon: Sam Munster Blog: Horror Hyperfixations Hell on Shirts discount code: Munster10 (affiliate code) Logo design: Gibson Graphix Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S1 · E49
    August 24 · 2 hr 31 min

    Horror Hyperfixations - Horror Theatre with Mike Leitch

    Talking to my friend Mike about horror theatre was an absolute joy! We talked about some of our shared favourites, plays that I ABSOLUTELY HATED and why we think horror on stage is so effective. Full disclosure, my intro to this episode is quite teary and sad. I fully understand if you don't want to hear that bit, so please skip to about 4 minutes in, when my chat with Mike starts. I missed it in my new intro, but content warning - there is mention of a play being "a suicide note". There is no further discussion around this, but wanted to let you know :) Socials Mike - @AnAutisticGuideThroughHorror / An Autistic Guide Through Horror blog Mike on The Geek Show, talking about Little Shop of Horrors An Autistic Horror Canon : Martin (1977, written and directed by George A. Romero) Instagram: @horrorhyperfixations / @sam.munster Tiktok: @horrorhyperfixations Letterboxd: @sammunster Patreon: Sam Munster Blog: Horror Hyperfixations Hell on Shirts discount code: Munster10 (affiliate code) Logo design: Gibson Graphix Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S1 · E48
    August 7 · 14 min

    Horror Hyperfixations - Chatting with Jason Mohammed about Wales and Welshness

    I had the pleasure of chatting to the brilliant Jason Mohammad last week, while attending a podcast masterclass with the Jason Mohammad Academy and Screen Alliance Wales. We love a side-quest and we know I bloody love talking about being Welsh. It was such an awesome opportunity and I learned loads! I recorded in a proper studio for the first time, with a two camera set-up and separate audio track. A new editing challenge for me. Unfortunately, it was so hot that the cameras overheated at different points, so I’ve popped some stills in 🙈 I love talking to people about being Welsh and we had the most brilliant chat about Welsh cakes, siarad cymraeg, our favourite beaches, identifying fellow Welshies in the wild and whether Caroline Street is Chippy Lane. Shout-outs to Cardiff Bakestones for their Welsh cakes, Haven’t They Done Well? for the brilliant question I pinched from and WhoCult and Chapter for my imaginary perfect Welsh day. Socials Jason Mohammad on Instagram / Jason Mohammad Academy Instagram: @horrorhyperfixations / @sam.munster Tiktok: @horrorhyperfixations Letterboxd: @sammunster Patreon: Sam Munster Blog: Horror Hyperfixations Hell on Shirts discount code: Munster10 (affiliate code) Logo design: Gibson Graphix Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S1 · E47
    July 30 · 1 hr 10 min

    Horror Hyperfixations - The Belladonna with Javid Rezai and Stella Talpo

    The lovely Javid Rezai and Stella Talpo, Director and Producer and star of new "psycho-glitter" short The Belladonna joined me for a chat. We talked about Javid and Stella making movies together from the age of 7, a shared love of Paris Hilton (HONESTLY, the venn diagram of horror fans and Paris lovers is wild!) and ensuring a production remains authentic. A female-led, queer, indie horror film will always get my attention and it's a genuinely beautiful, moving short. Keep an eye out for it at a film festival near you! Socials The Belladonna on Instagram | Javid Rezai | Stella Talpo Instagram: @horrorhyperfixations / @sam.munster Tiktok: @horrorhyperfixations Letterboxd: @sammunster Patreon: Sam Munster Blog: Horror Hyperfixations Hell on Shirts discount code: Munster10 (affiliate code) Logo design: Gibson Graphix Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S1 · E46
    July 19 · 1 hr 44 min

    Horror Hyperfixations - Horror art with Gibson Graphix

    I chatted to the wonderful Garreth Gibson of Gibson Graphix about being a neurodivergent artist, impressive collabs and getting turned down by Ben Stiller. Socials Gibson Graphix | Instagram: @gibsongraphix Instagram: @horrorhyperfixations / @sam.munster Tiktok: @horrorhyperfixations Letterboxd: @sammunster Patreon: Sam Munster Blog: Horror Hyperfixations Hell on Shirts discount code: Munster10 (affiliate code) Logo design: Gibson Graphix Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S1 · E45
    June 19 · 2 hr 41 min

    Horror Hyperfixations - Cryptids with Charley Errington

    Join me and Charley Errington live, laugh, lurking in the woods as we get curious (and thirsty 😏🥵) about cryptids. We talk about folklore and fairytales, mythical (or are they?!) monsters and the importance of neurodivergent friendships. Sorry! There are some little pops on the audio - I couldn’t hear it at the time 😫 It’s not too bad - I just noticed when I listened on headphones. Cryptid movies Letterboxd list - https://boxd.it/V8aLc Mothman being cute and awkward in the supermarket - https://youtu.be/y78baHPu3VE?is=ulhPeEIQf8urczgA Socials Charley: @charley_horror on IG / @charley_horror on TikTok Instagram: @horrorhyperfixations / @sam.munster Tiktok: @horrorhyperfixations Letterboxd: @sammunster Patreon: Sam Munster Blog: Horror Hyperfixations Hell on Shirts discount code: Munster10 (affiliate code) Logo design: Gibson Graphix Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S1 · E44
    June 5 · 1 hr 26 min

    Horror Hyperfixations - The Evil Dead franchise with Loucifer

    It doesn’t take long for me and Loucifer to get absolutely feral 🤣 We were supposed to be talking about the Evil Dead franchise, but we spent a lot of time talking about being in a “daddy era”, getting jacked and picking me up, hot Santas and how nice it would be to be a walrus. We did talk about Evil Dead a smidge though - I love how much Lou loves it 🥰 (Recorded back in April, hence vague on Evil Dead Burn info!) Socials Lou: Loucifer on YouTube / @9loucifer6 Instagram: @horrorhyperfixations / @sam.munster Tiktok: @horrorhyperfixations Letterboxd: @sammunster Patreon: Sam Munster Blog: Horror Hyperfixations Hell on Shirts discount code: Munster10 (affiliate code) Logo design: Gibson Graphix Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S1 · E43
    May 29 · 1 hr 39 min

    Horror Hyperfixations - Hell on Shirts with Jess

    Jess from Hell on Shirts is one of my favourite people in the horror community and we just had a big ole gab! We ranted about AI, talked about our shared love of Universal Studios and the many challenges of running a small business. Catch Hell on Shirts at Horrorcon in Sheffield on 5th and 6th June for new designs and restocks. And if you can't be there, use code Munster10 at checkout to save 10% on your online order (affiliate code). There's a little bit of an echo that I couldn't fix - I hope it's not too annoying. Sorry! Socials Instagram: @horrorhyperfixations / @sam.munster Tiktok: @horrorhalloweenandhome Letterboxd: @sammunster Patreon: Sam Munster Blog: Horror Hyperfixations Hell on Shirts discount code: Munster10 (affiliate code) Logo design: Gibson Graphix Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S1 · E42
    May 8 · 3 hr 19 min

    Horror Hyperfixations - Horror in Wales

    Bore da pawb! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 I’m fully in my “I am obsessed with Wales and Welshness” era, so spoke to some of my favourite people about horror in Wales. I had some brilliant conversations about the horror community, events and opportunities, as well as the challenges of funding for the arts in Wales. I spoke to Tom Hughes of Ritual Video, Nia Edwards-Behi of Abertoir, James Plumb of Mad Science Films and Tomos Rowlands and Chad Jones of Rhyller Thriller 💚 I’ve also put together a Letterboxd list of the films we discussed - https://letterboxd.com/sammunster/list/horror-hyperfixations-welsh-horror/ Socials Instagram: @horrorhyperfixations / @sam.munster Tiktok: @horrorhalloweenandhome Letterboxd: @sammunster Patreon: Sam Munster Blog: Sam Munster Hell on Shirts discount code: Munster10 Logo design: Gibson Graphix Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S1 · E41
    May 5 · 1 hr 30 min

    Horror Hyperfixations - Captured Souls with Chris Collier

    Captured Souls is an incredible documentary, that I fell in love with at FrightFest last year. I had the pleasure of chatting to the film's director, Chris Collier, about his documentary films, my love of split diopter shots (I forgot to mention in the intro how fucking STOKED I was at how many split diopter shots there were in Lee Cronin's The Mummy!) and Graham Humphreys' incredible career. Pre-order Captured Souls and FrightFest: Beneath the Dark Heart of Cinema at https://24footsquare.com/ Captured Souls screening and Q&A, Tyneside Cinema, Friday 8th May: https://tynesidecinema.co.uk/event/captured-souls-in-conversation-with-graham-humphreys/ Socials Chris Collier on IG Instagram: @horrorhyperfixations / @sam.munster Tiktok: @horrorhalloweenandhome Letterboxd: @sammunster Patreon: Sam Munster Blog: Sam Munster Hell on Shirts discount code: Munster10 Logo design: Gibson Graphix Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • #40
    April 29 · 1 hr 45 min

    Horror Hyperfixations - Chronic illness and body horror with Sick Girl Films

    The brilliant Olivia and Lucy from Sick Girl Films joined me to talk about their upcoming fundraising event, the Sick Girl Party, in London on Saturday 9th May. We also talked about making film events more accessible, how we (sadly!) relate to body horror and share our own experiences of being chronically ill. I'm super grateful to Liv and Lucy for being vulnerable, helping raise awareness and providing a community for fellow sick girls. Tickets for the Sick Girl Party: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/sickgirlfilms/2140765 Donate to Sick Girl Films - https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/help-sick-girl-films-continue Sick Girl Films on Ko-fi - https://ko-fi.com/sickgirlfilms CW: discussion around mental and physical health, struggles with doctors and getting a diagnosis and suicide. Socials Sick Girl Films on IG / Sick Girl Films on TikTok Instagram: @horrorhyperfixations / @sam.munster Tiktok: @horrorhalloweenandhome Letterboxd: @sammunster Patreon: Sam Munster Blog: Sam Munster Hell on Shirts discount code: Munster10 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • #39
    April 22 · 32 min

    Horror Hyperfixations - Broken Bird with Joanne Mitchell

    I chatted with Joanne Mitchell about her debut feature, Broken Bird. It's a gorgeous film that's dark, emotional, funny and disturbing - I absolutely love it. We talked about turning the short, Sybil, into a feature, women in horror and the depiction of mental health in the film. BROKEN BIRD will be in US cinemas on 26th April and available to rent or buy in the UK via Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Google TV from 7th May Socials Broken Bird / Joanne Mitchell Instagram: @horrorhyperfixations / @sam.munster Tiktok: @horrorhalloweenandhome Letterboxd: @sammunster Patreon: Sam Munster Blog: Sam Munster Hell on Shirts discount code: Munster10 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • #38
    April 11 · 37 min

    Horror Hyperfixations - A Hand to Hold with Philip Clyde-Smith and Eliza Power

    I chatted to Eliza Power and Philip Clyde-Smith, the writer and director of new comedy horror short A Hand to Hold. We talked about "grief porn", working with Frances Barber and favourite 80s horror movies. Moira, an elderly Irish woman, finds herself literally attached to her deceased husband Patrick. When his hand refuses to let go after death, it leads to increasingly grotesque events. Everyone in the couple’s orbit, from their daughter to the local doctor, a farmer, a priest, and a Satanist, all try to intervene with horrific consequences. 'A Hand to Hold' blends horror with pitch-black Irish comedy, exploring themes of grief and toxic relationships. The film features an original score by Golden Globe nominated composer Brian Byrne. A Hand to Hold will be showing at the following film festivals. Keep an eye out, it's a wonderfully brilliant film! Cleveland International Film Festival - 10th + 11th April Miami Film Festival - 14th April Shorts in Paradise, Gold Coast Film Festival - 2nd May Southside Film Festival - 10-13th June Socials A Hand to Hold / Eliza Power / Philip Clyde-Smith Instagram: @horrorhyperfixations / @sam.munster Tiktok: @horrorhalloweenandhome Letterboxd: @sammunster Patreon: Sam Munster Blog: Sam Munster Hell on Shirts discount code: Munster10 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • #37
    February 27 · 2 hr

    Horror Hyperfixations - Relentless with director Tom Botchii

    I chatted to Tom about his movie Relentless, the action movies I really should watch and I have another bit of a revelation and existential crisis. Relentless (which originally screened at Grimmfest as Syphon) is available in the US to stream now on Prime, Apple TV and Fandango. Socials Tom: @tombotchii Instagram: @horrorhyperfixations / @sam.munster Tiktok: @horrorhalloweenandhome Letterboxd: @sammunster Patreon: Sam Munster Blog: Sam Munster Hell on Shirts discount code: Munster10 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • #36
    February 8 · 1 hr 48 min

    Horror Hyperfixations - The Coffee Table with Zoe

    Who better to talk to about a fucked up movie than queen of the extreme, Zoe Rose Smith? Zobo joins me to talk about Caye Casas’ The Coffee Table (and Can Evrenol’s The Turkish Coffee Table), one of my favourite movies from the last few years. Zoe is awesome and I’ve not bothered to edit out my fangirling - we are embracing the cringe 🤓🙌🏻 Up now on Spotify and on video on YouTube soon 👶🏼 Socials Zoe: @Zobowithashotgun / @ghoulsmag / @taintedlovepod / Zoe talks Salo on Horror Queers Instagram: @horrorhyperfixations / @sam.munster Tiktok: @horrorhalloweenandhome Letterboxd: @sammunster Patreon: Sam Munster Blog: Sam Munster Hell on Shirts discount code: Munster10 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • #35
    January 14 · 1 hr 51 min

    Horror Hyperfixations - 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple reactions with Abbie - part two

    Part two of my 28 Years Later and 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple nattering with Abbie. This episode contains spoilers for both movies! We got to see The Bone Temple in the first screening in the world and excitedly shared our thoughts on the drive home. If you missed part one, we discussed our thoughts on the first movie and our predictions for the second instalment of the trilogy (spoilers for Years, spoiler free for TBT) Socials Abbie: @abnormal.ghost Instagram: @horrorhyperfixations / @sam.munster Tiktok: @horrorhalloweenandhome Letterboxd: @sammunster Patreon: Sam Munster Blog: Sam Munster Hell on Shirts discount code: Munster10 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • #34
    January 13 · 50 min

    Horror Hyperfixations - 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple predictions with Abbie - part one

    A first for Horror Hyperfixations - a two-part episode! Myself and Abbie were very lucky to see an incredibly early screening of The Bone Temple back in December. In typical Sam and Abbie chaotic fashion, we recorded an episode in the car on the way to the screening 😅 Episode one contains spoilers for 28 Years Later and our predictions for 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple. Episode two has our reactions on the way home, so contains spoilers! Episode two will be available on Wednesday 14th January at 8pm Socials Abbie: @abnormal.ghost Instagram: @horrorhyperfixations / @sam.munster Tiktok: @horrorhalloweenandhome Letterboxd: @sammunster Patreon: Sam Munster Blog: Sam Munster Hell on Shirts discount code: Munster10 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • #33
    January 12 · 1 hr 47 min

    Horror Hyperfixations - Monsterfuckers (not-so) Anonymous with Loucifer

    Join me and Loucifer in an unhinged game of "Smash or pass?" as we discuss our favourite movie monsters that we (probably shouldn't) fancy. But we also have some really insightful (honestly!) conversations around being attracted to monstrous beings, seeing ourselves in the weird little guys of horror and why slimy, scaly monsters are always better than human men. Socials Lou: @9Loucifer6 Instagram: @horrorhyperfixations / @sam.munster Tiktok: @horrorhalloweenandhome Letterboxd: @sammunster Patreon: Sam Munster Blog: Sam Munster Hell on Shirts discount code: Munster10 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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