Watch If You Dare

Watch If You Dare

Watch If You Dare

Episodes 184
Avg. Duration 2h 4m
Activity Moderate
Apple Rating 5.0 (514)
Since Nov 2018
Latest Episode May 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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Episodic
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54%
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About This Podcast

Watch If You Dare is a podcast exploring horror cinema through the eyes of a coward and the eyes of a longtime fan. Whether you’re a hardened horror expert, a casual in a love-hate relationship with scary cinema, or just a victim of a dare, join Derek, Aaron, and the occasional guest or two and face your fears. Find new episodes of Watch If You Dare on PodBean, iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, CastBox, and Google Play. Please subscribe, rate and review.

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Episode 181: Manhunter w/ special guest Mansfield's mom Tammy

May 12, 2026 2h 37m

This episode features the return of Aaron's mom Tammy as a guest! They discuss 1986's crime thriller "Manhunter" directed by Michael Mann and based off of the 1981 novel "Red Dragon" by Thomas…

Episode 180: Lord of Illusions w/ special guest Cullen Bunn

Mar 31, 2026 1h 54m

Aaron and Derek welcome back horror comic author extraordinaire Cullen Bunn (Harrow County, The Empty Man, The Sixth Gun, etc.) to talk 1995's neo-noir supernatural horror film "Lord of Illusions"…

Episode 179: Razorback

Mar 12, 2026 2h 16m

On this episode, the Spoop Bois discuss 1984's Australian animal attack horror film "Razorback" written by Everett De Roche and directed by Russell Mulcahy. They talk about the Ozploitation sub-genre…

Episode 178: His House

Feb 25, 2026 2h 18m

On this episode, Aaron and Derek cover 2020's supernatural folk horror film "His House" written and directed by Remi Weekes. They talk about why movies like this are so important in understanding…

Episode 177: Silent Hill w/ special guest Valerie Morreale

Feb 05, 2026 2h 33m

Val returns to the podcast once again to discuss 2006's supernatural horror film "Silent Hill" adapted from the Konami published game series and directed by Christophe Gans. They talk about how the…

Episode 176: Dreamcatcher

Jan 27, 2026 2h 30m

On this episode, Aaron and Derek tackle 2003's science fiction horror film "Dreamcatcher" directed by Lawrence Kasdan, co-written by Kasdan and screenwriter William Goldman, and adapted from the 2001…

Episode 175: Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2

Dec 23, 2025 1h 56m

PODCAST DAY! For the 2025 holiday season, Aaron and Derek cover 1987's slasher sequel "Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2" directed by Lee Harry. They discuss why a large chunk of this movie is a…

Episode 174: Constantine w/ special guest Lauren Willson

Dec 16, 2025 2h 48m

To celebrate it now being over 20 years since its release, Aaron and Derek are joined by returning guest Lauren Willson to tackle 2005's supernatural action flick "Constantine" directed by Francis…

Episode 173: BLOOD RAGE 2025 w/ special guest Valerie Morreale

Nov 26, 2025 2h 12m

For Thanksgiving, the Spoop Bois are joined by returning guest Valerie Morreale of the Screenage Wasteland film website and The Canon Podcast to tackle the 1980s cult holiday slasher film "Blood…

Episode 172: A Cure for Wellness w/ special guest Caitlin Starling

Nov 21, 2025 1h 56m

Superstar horror author Caitlin Starling (The Graceview Patient, The Starving Saints, The Death of Jane Lawrence, The Luminous Dead, and many other works) returns to the show to discuss 2016's…

Episode 171: Scream w/ special guests Raf Stitt & Valerie Morreale

Oct 31, 2025 2h 25m

For Halloween 2025 and to wrap up the "High School Horror" Season of Spoop, Aaron and Derek are joined by Raf Stitt and Valerie Morreale of the Screenage Wasteland film website and The Canon Podcast…

Episode 170: Carrie w/ special guest Heather Murray

Oct 23, 2025 2h 16m

For the second "high school horror" themed Season of Spoop episode, Heather returns to the show to discuss 1976's supernatural horror movie "Carrie" directed by Brian De Palma and adapted from the…

Episode 169: The Faculty w/ special guests Nate Boyd & Tyler McCarty

Oct 06, 2025 1h 54m

It's October, so 2025's Season of Spoop begins! This year the theme is "high school horror." To start off this year's series, Nate and Tyler (hosts of the Hate Speech Podcast, The Bruce Campbell…

Episode 168: Race with the Devil

Sep 30, 2025 2h 5m

On this episode, Aaron and Derek take a road trip with 1975's road horror film "Race with the Devil" directed by Jack Starrett. They discuss RV culture, how this movie is a mix of 70s Satanic panic,…

Episode 167: Trollhunter w/ special guest Caitlin Starling

Sep 09, 2025 2h 5m

On this episode, acclaimed author Caitlin Starling (The Luminous Dead, The Starving Saints, The Death of Jane Lawrence, etc.) joins Aaron and Derek to discuss 2010's Norwegian dark fantasy…

Episode 166: The Mangler

Aug 21, 2025 2h 23m

On this episode, Aaron and Derek discuss 1995's haunted machine film "The Mangler" directed by Tobe Hooper and based off the 1972 Stephen King short story. They talk about how Hooper combined his…

Episode 165: Frailty

Aug 07, 2025 2h 14m

On this episode, Aaron and Derek tackle 2001's psychological horror film "Frailty" directed by and starring Bill Paxton. They talk about Bill Paxton's creepy earnestness, how the writing cleverly…

Episode 164: Jaws w/ special guest Damian Potesta

Jul 17, 2025 2h 56m

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of "Jaws," Damian returns to the show to talk the 1975 masterpiece film directed by Steven Spielberg and adapted from the 1974 novel by Peter Benchley. They discuss…

Episode 163: 28 Days Later w/ special guest Heather Murray

Jul 01, 2025 2h 37m

On this episode, Heather returns to discuss 2002's post-apocalyptic horror film "28 Days Later" directed by Danny Boyle and written by Alex Garland. They get into how the lo-fi quality helps enhance…

Episode 162: Friday the 13th Part 2 w/ special guest Katie O’Hagan

Jun 13, 2025 1h 57m

For this Friday June 13th, actress Katie O'Hagan (Mia Winters in Resident Evil 7 and Resident Evil Village) returns on short notice to discuss a personal favorite 1981 slasher sequel "Friday the 13th…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Watch If You Dare have?

Watch If You Dare has published 184 episodes since November 2018, covering topics in Film History, Film Reviews.

Is Watch If You Dare still active?

Watch If You Dare is currently moderate with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 2h 4m.

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