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Hosted by Jon Lee Brody · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 178 episodes
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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!
Jon Lee Brody hosts That Was Pretty Scary, a tv show with 178 episodes published.
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
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
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 Pret
JLB 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 Lee
JLB is joined by Asian filmmaker QUENTIN LEE. Quentin is a pioneer when it comes to Asian and Queer representation on screen and preserving the history of Asians in film. Follow That Was Pretty Scary on Instagram and Tik
Going back to South Korea circa 2009 to revisit Bong Joon Ho's 'Mother'. One of the best Bong Joon Ho and the K-horror has to offer! Follow That Was Pretty Scary on Instagram and TikTok Follow Jon Lee Brody on Instagram
JLB is joined by NATALIE ERIKA JAMES the writer/director/producer of 'SACCHARINE'. Everything from the genesis of the story to Natalie's past films to Asian identity is on the table in today's chat! -- Follow Natalie Eri
JLB is joined by prolific director DAN ATTIAS, who has directed everything from The Sopranos to Homeland to Entourage to It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and of course the 1985 cult classic 'Silver Bullet'. Dan shares s
JLB is joined by Janecka Olen from the Scream Queen Podcast to unwrap all the folk horror and mental health themes in the 2019 Ari Aster film 'Midsommar'! -- Follow Janecka Olen on Instagram Follow That Was Pretty Scary
JLB is joined by his friend and one of the stars of Mortal Kombat II (which is in theaters now!), Ludi Lin! They talk about the importance of representation, showing up for one another and Ludi talks about playing Liu Ka
50 First Dates is known as a sweet rom-com from the mid 2000s. But today JLB is joined by his good friend and comedian extraordinaire Lauren O'Brien for the inaugural episode of the TWPS spinoff '...but make it a horror
JLB deep dives into Emilie Blichfeldt's "The Ugly Stepsister" and all of it's societal messages. Follow That Was Pretty Scary on Instagram and TikTok Follow Jon Lee Brody on Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsW
JLB is joined by Meredith Alloway, the writer/director of "Forbidden Fruits' a movie being described as 'The Craft' for Gen Z. Meredith talks about the genesis of the idea, getting producers Mason Novick & Diablo Cody on
JLB is reunited with his friends and Malignant castmates GEORGE YOUNG (Kekoa Shaw) and MICHOLE BRIANA WHITE (Regina Moss). The three of them revisit the film together, reminisce about filming and George pitches a Maligna
JLB is joined by Elm Street Expert Diandra Lazor to talk all things A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master! Quite possibly the greatest part four in cinema history! -- Follow Diandra Lazor on Instagram Follow Dian
It's only fitting that on its 40th Anniversary year, that JLB cover the 1986 gem 'April Fool's Day' on April Fool's Day! A horror film that was perhaps too clever for its own good? Follow That Was Pretty Scary on Instagr
JLB is joined by friend of the podcast Sarah Nicklin to discuss the Philippou brothers 2025 film 'Bring Her Back'. Follow That Was Pretty Scary on Instagram and TikTok Follow Jon Lee Brody on Instagram Hosted by S
JLB revisits the 2019 gem 'Ready or Not' and unravels all of the themes within it! Follow That Was Pretty Scary on Instagram and TikTok Follow Jon Lee Brody on Instagram Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. S
JLB sits down with Amy Wang, the writer/director/producer of 'Slanted', a movie that stars Shirley Chen, Maitreyi Ramakrisnan and McKenna Grace. Amy shares behind the scenes stories of conceptualizing the film and all th
We're heading to Camp Crystal Lake circa 1980! JLB is joined by his friend and horror expert Meagan Navarro from Bloody Disgusting to talk about the movie that jumpstarted the 80s Golden Era of Slashers! Follow That Was
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