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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!

That Was Pretty Scary

JLB breaks down all the themes of Maggie Gyllenhaal's 'THE BRIDE' and how it's a course correction for the 1935 film 'The Bride of Frankenstein'.

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The Bride! (2026)

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'. 

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Night of the Living Dead (1968) with Special Guest Host MADISON SHEPARD

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.

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AMERICAN PSYCHO (2000) with screenwriter GUINEVERE TURNER

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.

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TWPS Scary Talk with SYDNEY PARK (Scary Movie, The Walking Dead)

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.

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Last Night in Soho (2021)

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. 

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

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!

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Mother/마더 (2009)

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!

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

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 stories spanning decades making for a master class of an episode. 

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

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'!

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Night of the Living Dead (1968) with Special Guest Host MADISON SHEPARD

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