Scream Queen Podcast
Step into the chilling world of horror and true crime! Join me each week on my podcast as I dissect iconic horror movies, uncover their deeper meanings, and connect them to real-life true crime events. Whether you're a film buff or a true crime enthusiast, this is your ultimate destination for dark storytelling and sharp analysis.
Episodes
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Episode 51My theme of the month is Slash Gender: A trans horror takeoverThis month I am passing the mic to those who know what it feels like to be villainized in society. The trans community is an undeniable part of the horror genre. A vast…
The Exorcist (1973)
Welcome Scream Queens, Kings, & Things, Whether you are screaming at movies or the real life stuff, I’m your host Janecka Olen.This is my 50th episode and I have a very special guest, Ken Boggle from Living for the Dead. In this Halloween s…
Frankenstein (1931)
This is my 48th episode. My theme of the month is Slash Gender: A trans horror takeover. This month I am passing the mic to those who know what it feels like to be villainized in society. The trans community is an undeniable part of the hor…
Seed of Chucky (2004)
Episode 47 on Scream Queen Podcast, we’re slicing into one of the most chaotic entries in the Child’s Play franchise: Seed of Chucky (2004). Often dismissed as campy horror, this film is actually one of the earliest mainstream portr…
Sleepaway Camp (1983)
This Month we have a LBGTQIA takeover with a focus on the Trans community. We are dragging horror out of the cis gaze and take back the narrative. This week, we’re diving into one of the most controversial films in horror history: Sleepaway…
Indie Horror Highlights: Bora Director/Writer Tiffany Tony
In this horror movie, A naïve Elon encounters a rebellious stoner on Day of the Dead, who seduces her down a dark path of temptation. I interview director, writer and actress Tiffany Toni about her directorial debut. We talk about the theme…
The Haunting in Connecticut (2009)
In Supernatural September, I am covering horror movies based on supernatural events. A family moves into a large old house in order to be closer to the hospital where their teenage son is receiving cancer treatments. Soon after settling in,…
Poltergeist (1982): Episode 44
My theme of the month is Supernatural September with four weeks of horror movies based on supernatural events. A cheerful suburban home becomes the site of increasingly disturbing paranormal activity, beginning with playful tricks and escal…
The Conjuring: Episode 43
My theme of the month is Supernatural September with four weeks of horror movies based on supernatural events. In the early 1970s, a secluded Rhode Island farmhouse became the stage for one of the most chilling cases ever documented by a pa…
The Amityville Horror (1979): Episode 42
My theme of the month is Supernatural September with four weeks of horror movies based on supernatural events. A newlywed couple moves into a charming Long Island house with a dark past, only to face terrifying supernatural events that thre…
Henry Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986): Episode 41
I this episode I cover Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986), the chilling indie film that redefined the serial killer on screen. With its connection to the real serial killer Henry Lee Lucas, I dissect this film and compare it to the t…
Snowtown (2011): Episode 40
In this episode, we dive into one of the most disturbing true crime stories in Australian history: The Snowtown Murders. Also known as the “Bodies in Barrels” case, this series of killings left an entire community shaken and forever marked …
Zodiac (2007): Episode 39
In this episode, I’m joined by the always insightful Chuck Your Horror Guy to dive deep horror true crime movie Zodiac (2007). David Fincher’s chilling masterpiece blurs the line between investigation and obsession. We unpack the film’s met…
The Silence of the Lambs (1991): Episode 38
In this episode, we find ourselves in the mind of a killer and face one of the most iconic duos in cinema history: Clarice Starling and Dr. Hannibal Lecter. The Silence of the Lambs (1991) redefined the serial killer thriller and felt more …
Indie Horror Highlight: Uncontained (2025) Interview with Morley Nelson
I interview Director/Writer/Actor Morley Nelson on his first feature length film. This is a family affair with the whole Nelson family making it on the big screen. I get to talk to Nicole Nelson about her part in this project along with Mor…
Scream (1996): Episode 37
In this episode of Scream Queen Podcast, we’re dialing into the ultimate teen slasher of the '90s, Wes Craven’s Scream. With its razor-sharp meta-commentary, iconic Ghostface mask, and rule-breaking final girl, Scream didn’t just revive the…
Idle Hands (1999): Episode 36
In this episode of Scream Queen Podcast, we’re lighting a joint and summoning the chaos with 1999’s horror comedy Idle Hands. A stoner slasher where apathy is a killer. We follow Anton, a suburban teen whose hand gets possessed and goes on …
I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997): Episode 35
July Theme Summer Slashfest with 90s Teen Horror:It’s the 4th of July, and four teens make a decision that will haunt them forever. This week, we’re diving into I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997). The slasher classic that gave us rain s…
The Faculty (1998): Episode 34
In this week’s episode of Scream Queen Podcast, we’re cracking open the back-to-school body snatcher classic, The Faculty, a sharp, satirical blend of teen horror and sci-fi invasion from the late '90s. As part of my Summer Slashfest theme,…
Day of The Dead (1985): Episode 33
In this episode of Scream Queen Podcast, we descend into the claustrophobic tunnels of Day of the Dead. George A. Romero’s bleakest version in the Dead Series. I also draw true crime parallels to the case of Andrew Brannan, a decorated Viet…
Dawn of The Dead (1978): Episode 32
In this episode, we dig deep into George A. Romero’s Dawn of the Dead (1978). A blood-soaked critique of consumerism, collapsing institutions, and the eerie numbness we’ve built around violence. But beneath the gore and the ghouls lies some…
28 Weeks Later: Episode 31
In this episode, I cover 28 Weeks Later, a zombie sequel that feels far too real in today’s world. As the infected rage through London, it’s not just the virus that spreads—it's fear, control, and violence. We explore how the film’s depicti…
28 Days Later: Episode 30
In this week’s episode, we dive into Danny Boyle’s 28 Days Later—a haunting portrayal of a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by a rage virus. But the real terror isn’t just the infected—it’s what happens when humanity loses its moral compass. …
Friday the 13th: Episode 29
Before Jason picked up the machete, it was his mother doing the killing.In this episode, we unravel the twisted heart of Friday the 13th: Pamela Voorhees—a mother driven mad by grief, guilt, and revenge. Often overlooked, she was horror’s f…
Rosemary's Baby (1968): Episode 28
In this episode of Scream Queen Podcast, we dive into Rosemary’s Baby—a haunting tale of paranoia, gaslighting, and control. As Rosemary navigates a pregnancy surrounded by manipulative neighbors and a disturbingly distant husband, the line…
Hereditary (2018): Episode 27
In this episode, I’m diving into Hereditary—Ari Aster’s devastating portrait of grief, generational trauma, and the terrifying legacy we can’t outrun. I’m joined by my sisters for a raw, personal conversation about how mental health issues …
The Curse of La Llorona (2019): Episode 26
Echoes of La Llorona (Mother’s Day Special): This Mother’s Day, I’m joined by my own mom to explore the legend of La Llorona and her eerie connection to real-life cases like Juana Leija and Andrea Yates. We dive into how maternal grief, myt…
Psycho (1960): Episode 25
This week on Scream Queen Podcast, we kick off our May theme Momsters with a deep dive into Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho — the film that made Mother issues terrifying.We break down Norman Bates’ twisted psychology, the film’s shocking legacy, …
M.F.A. Mastering the Fine Art of Revenge (2017): Episode 24
his week, I delve into one of the most emotionally raw rape-revenge thrillers of the 2010s — M.F.A. starring Francesca Eastwood as Noelle, an art student whose life is shattered after a brutal assault. But when the system fails her, she doe…
Hard Candy (2005): Episode 23
In this episode, I cover the movie Hard Candy (2005) with my guest Melanie from Screen queen reviews. This is a horror/psychological thriller that forces us to confront the blurred lines between justice, vengeance, and manipulation. Through…
Jennifer's Body (2009): Episode 22
In this episode, I take a critical lens to Jennifer’s Body (2009) with guest Grim Thrall, examining how the film reclaims horror tropes to explore themes of female autonomy, societal objectification, and the commodification of violence agai…
Carrie (1976): Episode 21
My theme for April is April Fuels Fury and I'm kicking this theme off with the classic horror film Carrie. She is a shy girl that doesn't fit in because of her sheltered life with a religious zealot of a mother. Through the trauma of being …
Jeepers Creepers (2001): Episode 20
In this episode, I cover the horror film Jeepers Creepers, A brother and sister driving home through isolated countryside for spring break encounter a flesh-eating creature which is in the midst of its ritualistic eating spree. I talk horro…
The Ruins (2008): Episode 19
A leisurely Mexican holiday takes a turn for the worse when a group of friends and a fellow tourist embark on a remote archaeological dig in the jungle, where something evil lives among the ruins. In this episode, I talk horror with a local…
The Cabin in the Woods (2011): Episode 18
In this episode, I talk horror with my friend Sara Michelle Owner of @butcheredwaifuoddities. We discuss the horror comedy that crams the most references you will ever see on the horror genre in one film. A group of kids go to a remote cabi…
2001 Maniacs (2005): Episode 17
Today I will be covering 2001 Maniacs (2005). Directed by Tim Sullivan and written by Chris Kobin and Tim Sullivan. Starring Robert Englund, Lin Shaye, and Giuseppe Andrews. I talk horror with my guest Mikey from Slashers Podcast and we dis…
Bride of Chucky (1998): Episode 16
In this episode, I have Lance from slashers podcast as my guest. We dive into the meta universe that is the horror genre in the late 90's. With influences from the Scream franchise, Chucky gets funny with horror references throughout the fi…
Indie Horror Highlights: The Blade Cuts Deeper Interview
I got a chance to interview Gene Dolders, director of the indie horror film The Blade Cuts Deeper.The Blade Cuts Deeper is a Giallo-inspired, slasher movie set in Liverpool, UK. Content has consequences...Many people want their five minutes…
Frankenhooker (1990): Episode 15
A medical student sets out to recreate his decapitated fiancée by building her a new body made of Manhattan Sex Workers. In this episode I explore grief, feminism, objectification of women, big pharma, and the crack epidemic. For the true h…
Bride of Reanimator (1990): Episode 14
In this episode, I cover Bride of Reanimator. Doctors Herbert West and Dan Cain discover the secret to creating human life and proceed to create a perfect woman from dead tissue. My guest for this episode is Ade from Slashers Podcast. We ta…