Oct 28, 202657 minS4
In 2014, Kevin Smith took some big swings with his (now prophetic) horror movie 'Tusk' that may not have made complete sense at the time but looking back we realize how ahead of the curve he was. And he also predicted...
About this Podcast:
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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What is That Was Pretty Scary about?
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.
What has That Was Pretty Scary covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Tusk (2014): Kevin Smith's Horror Movie Was Ahead of the Curve and Predicted the Future | TWPS LISTENER PICK" (28 October 2026, 57 minutes), "Ghostwatch (1992) | TWPS LISTENER PICK" (21 October 2026, 61 minutes), and "The Monster Squad (1987) with Special Guest Host SARAH NICKLIN | TWPS LISTENER PICK" (14 October 2026, 72 minutes).
How often does That Was Pretty Scary publish?
That Was Pretty Scary publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 60 minutes.
How hard is it to get booked on That Was Pretty Scary?
Booking probability for That Was Pretty Scary is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. That Was Pretty Scary requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. That Was Pretty Scary's contact route on record: public web form.
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Episode #48
Ghostwatch (1992) | TWPS LISTENER PICK
Oct 21, 20261h 1mS4Before 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...
- Oct 14, 20261h 12mS4
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...
Episode #46
Scream 3 (2000) | TWPS LISTENER PICK
Oct 7, 202659 minS4Today'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...
Episode #45
The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
Sep 30, 202657 minS4JLB 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...
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- Sep 23, 20261h 16mS4
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...
Sep 19, 20261h 1mS4It'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...
- Sep 18, 202657 minS4
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...
Episode #40
Hell of a Summer (2025)
Sep 9, 202647 minS4JLB 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...
Episode #39
C.H.U.D. (1984)
Sep 2, 202656 minS4C.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...
- Aug 26, 202651 minS4
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...
Episode #37
Ready or Not 2: Here I Come (2026)
Aug 19, 20261 hourS4JLB 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...
Aug 12, 20261h 2mS4TWPS 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...
Episode #35
Send Help (2026)
Aug 5, 202658 minS4JLB 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...
- Jul 29, 202654 minS4
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...
- Jul 22, 20261h 10mS4
MEGAN LAWLESS from OBSESSION chats with JLB about the movie taking the world by storm and shares her origin story as well as what life can really be like for an actor when you're part of a worldwide phenomenon like...
- Jul 8, 20261h 10mS4
JLB is joined by his friend and actor/comedian extraordinaire MADISON SHEPARD (Single Drunk Female, Barry) to talk about George Romero's 1968 classic 'Night of the Living Dead'. Follow That Was Pretty Scary on Instagram...
- Jun 24, 202655 minS4
JLB is joined by his friend and American Psycho screenwriter GUINEVERE TURNER! Guinevere shares some behind the scenes stories and talks about unapologetically telling queer stories throughout the years. Follow That Was...
- Jun 17, 20261h 8mS4
JLB's 'Seoul Sister' SYDNEY PARK joins TWPS for a conversation about Asian representation and identity. And Sydney talks about how leaning into her comedy roots led to her latest role in Scary Movie. Follow That Was...
Episode #28
Last Night in Soho (2021)
Jun 10, 202655 minS4JLB unwraps all the themes in Edgar Wright's underrated giallo thriller 'Last Night in Soho' and why it's the movie everyone needs to see at least once. Follow That Was Pretty Scary on Instagram and TikTok Follow Jon...
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