Episodes 175
Avg. Duration 51m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.7 (446)
Since Mar 2023
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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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!

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S4E28 Last Night in Soho (2021)

Jun 10, 2026 54m

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…

S4E27 TWPS Scary Talk - Pioneer Asian Filmmaker QUENTIN LEE Talks Queer Narratives and Asian Representation

Jun 05, 2026 54m

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…

S4E26 Mother/마더 (2009)

Jun 03, 2026 1h 1m

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 TikTokFollow Jon Lee…

S4E25 TWPS Scary Talk with NATALIE ERIKA JAMES (Saccharine, Relic, Apartment 7A)

May 27, 2026 42m

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…

S4E24 TWPS Scary Talk with DAN ATTIAS (Director of 'Silver Bullet', 'The Sopranos', 'Entourage')

May 20, 2026 1h 5m

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…

S4E23 Midsommar (2019) with Special Guest Host JANECKA OLEN

May 13, 2026 1h 24m

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…

S4E22 TWPS Scary Talk with LUDI LIN (Mortal Kombat)

May 08, 2026 52m

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…

S4E21 50 First Dates...But Make It a Horror Movie!

May 06, 2026 59m

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…

S4E20 The Ugly Stepsister (2025)

Apr 29, 2026 1h 11m

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 TikTokFollow Jon Lee Brody on Instagram  Hosted by…

S4E19 Forbidden Fruits (2026) with Writer/Director MEREDITH ALLOWAY

Apr 22, 2026 1h 14m

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…

S4E18 Revisiting MALIGNANT with stars GEORGE YOUNG and MICHOLE BRIANA WHITE

Apr 15, 2026 1h 18m

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…

S4E17 A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master with Elm Street Expert DIANDRA LAZOR

Apr 08, 2026 1h 7m

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…

S4E16 April Fool's Day (1986)

Apr 01, 2026 54m

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…

S4E15 Bring Her Back (2025) with Special Guest Host SARAH NICKLIN

Mar 25, 2026 1h 13m

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 TikTokFollow Jon Lee Brody on…

S4E14 Ready or Not (2019)

Mar 18, 2026 1h 6m

JLB revisits the 2019 gem 'Ready or Not' and unravels all of the themes within it!    Follow That Was Pretty Scary on Instagram and TikTokFollow Jon Lee Brody on Instagram  Hosted by Simplecast, an…

S4E13 TWPS Scary Talk with AMY WANG (Writer/Director/Producer of 'SLANTED')

Mar 13, 2026 59m

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…

S4E12 Friday The 13th (1980) with Special Guest Host Meagan Navarro from Bloody Disgusting!

Mar 11, 2026 1h 5m

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…

S4E11 TWPS Scary Talk with MEERA MENON & KIRAN DEOL (Didn't Die)

Mar 04, 2026 1h 1m

JLB sits down with the director/writer/producer and lead actress of the zombie rom-com 'Didn't Die', Meera Menon and Kiran Deol. The film is discussed as well as the importance of Asian American…

S4E10 TWPS Scary Talk with MICHAEL HARRIOT (Author of 'Black AF History')

Feb 28, 2026 1h 11m

In honor of the last day of Black History Month, TWPS presents this conversation between JLB and best selling author & historian Michael Harriot (author of 'Black AF History'). JLB and Michael…

S4E9 Blaxploitation Horror Part IV | Don't Know Much About Horror History

Feb 27, 2026 24m

In the conclusion of the Blaxploitation miniseries, we take a look at modern Black horror movies and trace them back to the lineage of Blaxploitation. -- Special Thanks to Michael Harriot (Author of…

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How many episodes does That Was Pretty Scary have?

That Was Pretty Scary has published 175 episodes since March 2023, covering topics in Film History, Film Interviews.

Is That Was Pretty Scary still active?

That Was Pretty Scary is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 51m.

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