Horror On Trial

Alexx W

What is the cost of each choice in horror?

When do characters cross a point of no return?

Horror on Trial is a deep dive into the storytelling of horror movies - from classics to underrated films and the latest releases. We will follow characters and villains through movies, franchises, sequels and even remakes to analyze the themes that make these stories unforgettable.

Each week, I walk you through a film's story with a critical lens, stopping at key moments to ask: Why did they make that choice? What did it cost them?

This isn't just a recap - it's an analysis of morals, psychology, and what we become when the horror comes.

I bring in community comments and guest discussions

New episodes every Wednesday on YouTube and podcast platforms.

The following podcast contains discussions of horror movies, which may include graphic violence, disturbing scenes, and mature themes.

The moral judgments, ethical discussions, and character analysis presented in Horror on Trial are strictly within the context of fictional horror movie scenarios and are intended solely for entertainment and any

Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.

Listener discretion is advised

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S1 · E14
August 13 · 1 hr 8 min
The Vanishing (1988) - Rex
In the Vanishing (1988), we dive into Rex's psyche and ask ourselves if guilt is eating him alive or if the unknown drives him mad... episode request form: https://forms.gle/6hM1oB3vaSEDtNPj9 contact email: horrorontrial@gmail.com Patreon and Bonus content (coming soon) instagram: https://www.instagram.com/horrorontrial/ The following podcast contains discussions of horror movies, which may include graphic violence, disturbing scenes, and mature themes. The moral judgments, ethical discussions, and character analysis presented in Horror on Trial are strictly within the context of fictional horror movie scenarios and are intended solely for entertainment and any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. Listener discretion is advised
S1 · E13
July 22 · 1 hr 16 min
Jaws (1975)
Is the shark the true villain in Jaws (1975), or is it humans themselves? How many bad decisions do we make along the way? episode request form: https://forms.gle/6hM1oB3vaSEDtNPj9 contact email: horrorontrial@gmail.com Patreon and Bonus content (coming soon) instagram: https://www.instagram.com/horrorontrial/ The following podcast contains discussions of horror movies, which may include graphic violence, disturbing scenes, and mature themes. The moral judgments, ethical discussions, and character analysis presented in Horror on Trial are strictly within the context of fictional horror movie scenarios and are intended solely for entertainment and any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. Listener discretion is advised
S1 · E12
July 3 · 42 min
Alice: Friday the 13th (1980)
Welcome to the first Final Girl Friday episode. Friday the 13th 1980 left us with Alice as our final girl. Was it earned? Was it luck? Does the fatal blow redeem her mistakes along the way? episode request form: https://forms.gle/6hM1oB3vaSEDtNPj9 contact email: horrorontrial@gmail.com Patreon and Bonus content (coming soon) instagram: https://www.instagram.com/horrorontrial/ The following podcast contains discussions of horror movies, which may include graphic violence, disturbing scenes, and mature themes. The moral judgments, ethical discussions, and character analysis presented in Horror on Trial are strictly within the context of fictional horror movie scenarios and are intended solely for entertainment and any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. Listener discretion is advised
S1 · E11
June 24 · 39 min
The Villains of the Alien Franchise
Who are the villains in the Alien franchise, and is there an ultimate villain? Let's look at the xenomorphs, the engineers, Weyland-Yutani, the androids and the many questionable humans acting out of self-interest. episode request form: https://forms.gle/6hM1oB3vaSEDtNPj9 contact email: horrorontrial@gmail.com Patreon and Bonus content (coming soon) instagram: https://www.instagram.com/horrorontrial/ The following podcast contains discussions of horror movies, which may include graphic violence, disturbing scenes, and mature themes. The moral judgments, ethical discussions, and character analysis presented in Horror on Trial are strictly within the context of fictional horror movie scenarios and are intended solely for entertainment and any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. Listener discretion is advised
S1 · E10
June 10 · 47 min
Session 9 (2001)
What is the evil in Session 9? Is it stress? Is it man? Or is it Simon? episode request form: https://forms.gle/6hM1oB3vaSEDtNPj9 contact email: horrorontrial@gmail.com Patreon and Bonus content (coming soon) instagram: https://www.instagram.com/horrorontrial/ The following podcast contains discussions of horror movies, which may include graphic violence, disturbing scenes, and mature themes. The moral judgments, ethical discussions, and character analysis presented in Horror on Trial are strictly within the context of fictional horror movie scenarios and are intended solely for entertainment and any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. Listener discretion is advised
S1 · E9
May 20 · 1 hr 11 min
The Hitcher (1986)
At what point does Jim Halsey stop being a victim and start being something else? Does the Hitcher want to be stopped, or does he want to prove that Jim can't win? Where does the Hitcher's responsibility end, and Jim's begin? episode request form: https://forms.gle/6hM1oB3vaSEDtNPj9 contact email: horrorontrial@gmail.com Patreon and Bonus content (coming soon) instagram: https://www.instagram.com/horrorontrial/ The following podcast contains discussions of horror movies, which may include graphic violence, disturbing scenes, and mature themes. The moral judgments, ethical discussions, and character analysis presented in Horror on Trial are strictly within the context of fictional horror movie scenarios and are intended solely for entertainment and any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. Listener discretion is advised
S1 · E8
May 13 · 49 min
The Return of the Living Dead (1985)
The Return of the Living Dead (1985) shows us the domino effect of bad decisions and how we can lose control so quickly. From choices that set off catastrophe, to choices made in survival after the point of no return, we will explore all the different characters in this zombie film. episode request form: https://forms.gle/6hM1oB3vaSEDtNPj9 contact email: horrorontrial@gmail.com Patreon and Bonus content (coming soon) instagram: https://www.instagram.com/horrorontrial/ The following podcast contains discussions of horror movies, which may include graphic violence, disturbing scenes, and mature themes. The moral judgments, ethical discussions, and character analysis presented in Horror on Trial are strictly within the context of fictional horror movie scenarios and are intended solely for entertainment and any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. Listener discretion is advised
S1 · E7
May 8 · 1 hr
The Wicker Man (1973)
When your beliefs are so strong, can you see the reality that lies in front of you? Sergeant Howie and the people of Summerisle cannot connect on their beliefs, but the reality in front of them is the same in 1973's The Wicker Man. episode request form: https://forms.gle/6hM1oB3vaSEDtNPj9 contact email: horrorontrial@gmail.com Patreon and Bonus content (coming soon) instagram: https://www.instagram.com/horrorontrial/ The following podcast contains discussions of horror movies, which may include graphic violence, disturbing scenes, and mature themes. The moral judgments, ethical discussions, and character analysis presented in Horror on Trial are strictly within the context of fictional horror movie scenarios and are intended solely for entertainment and any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. Listener discretion is advised
S1 · E6
April 22 · 44 min
Infinity Pool (2023)
When wealth buys you a life without consequence, does going along for the ride make you the fool? We explore this in today's episode discussing Infinity Pool (2023) episode request form: https://forms.gle/6hM1oB3vaSEDtNPj9 contact email: horrorontrial@gmail.com Patreon and Bonus content (coming soon) instagram: https://www.instagram.com/horrorontrial/ The following podcast contains discussions of horror movies, which may include graphic violence, disturbing scenes, and mature themes. The moral judgments, ethical discussions, and character analysis presented in Horror on Trial are strictly within the context of fictional horror movie scenarios and are intended solely for entertainment and any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. Listener discretion is advised
S1 · E5
April 15 · 51 min
Alien (1979)
Today we are discussing Ridley Scott's Alien (1979) and who the real enemy is, even in the face of a xenomorph. Does protocol even matter for Ripley and the others? episode request form: https://forms.gle/6hM1oB3vaSEDtNPj9 contact email: horrorontrial@gmail.com Patreon and Bonus content (coming soon) instagram: https://www.instagram.com/horrorontrial/ The following podcast contains discussions of horror movies, which may include graphic violence, disturbing scenes, and mature themes. The moral judgments, ethical discussions, and character analysis presented in Horror on Trial are strictly within the context of fictional horror movie scenarios and are intended solely for entertainment and any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. Listener discretion is advised
S1 · E4
April 1 · 31 min
28 Weeks Later (2007)
Today we are discussing 28 Weeks Later (2007) and the controversial opening and actions of Don and Alice. The witness testimony and final thoughts are crucial for this episode. The choices of Don and Alice are highly debated, and my thoughts changed throughout recording this episode. episode request form: https://forms.gle/6hM1oB3vaSEDtNPj9 contact email: horrorontrial@gmail.com Patreon and Bonus content (coming soon) instagram: https://www.instagram.com/horrorontrial/ The following podcast contains discussions of horror movies, which may include graphic violence, disturbing scenes, and mature themes. The moral judgments, ethical discussions, and character analysis presented in Horror on Trial are strictly within the context of fictional horror movie scenarios and are intended solely for entertainment and any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. Listener discretion is advised
S1 · E3
March 25 · 41 min
An American Werewolf in London (1981)
Today we are discussing An American Werewolf in London (1981) and the werewolf curse. Did David ever have a choice? Was there a possible alternative ending? Is there anyone to blame? Should David have believed Jack on his first visit? episode request form: https://forms.gle/6hM1oB3vaSEDtNPj9 contact email: horrorontrial@gmail.com Patreon and Bonus content (coming soon) instagram: https://www.instagram.com/horrorontrial/ The following podcast contains discussions of horror movies, which may include graphic violence, disturbing scenes, and mature themes. The moral judgments, ethical discussions, and character analysis presented in Horror on Trial are strictly within the context of fictional horror movie scenarios and are intended solely for entertainment and any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. Listener discretion is advised
S1 · E2
March 18 · 1 hr 20 min
Day of The Dead (1985)
Today we are discussing George A. Romero's Day of The Dead (1985) and the many characters in this zombie story. episode request form: https://forms.gle/6hM1oB3vaSEDtNPj9 contact email: horrorontrial@gmail.com Patreon and Bonus content (coming soon) instagram: https://www.instagram.com/horrorontrial/ The following podcast contains discussions of horror movies, which may include graphic violence, disturbing scenes, and mature themes. The moral judgments, ethical discussions, and character analysis presented in Horror on Trial are strictly within the context of fictional horror movie scenarios and are intended solely for entertainment and any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. Listener discretion is advised
February 19 · 2 min
Welcome to Horror on Trial
Horror on Trial is a deep dive into the storytelling of horror movies - from classics to underrated films and the latest releases. We will follow characters and villains through movies, franchises, sequels and even remakes to analyze the themes that make these stories unforgettable. Each week, I walk you through a film's story with a critical lens, stopping at key moments to ask: Why did they make that choice? What did it cost them? New episodes every Wednesday on YouTube and podcast platforms. The following podcast contains discussions of horror movies, which may include graphic violence, disturbing scenes, and mature themes. The moral judgments, ethical discussions, and character analysis presented in Horror on Trial are strictly within the context of fictional horror movie scenarios and are intended solely for entertainment and any Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. Listener discretion is advised

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