Itty Bitty Horror

HANG THE WITCH!! In the late 1600's, close to 200 people were accused of witchcraft and 19 were executed by hanging and one man was crushed to death. The strong Puritanical beliefs combined with harsh winters and paranoia is what led to this hysteria.  In this episode we'll discuss the history of the Salem Witch Trials, highlight 5 different stories from some of the ones that were condemned to death and reveal some little known facts.  This will be the last episode this month as we take a short break to work on more content for the month of December. Keep an eye out!  Let us know your thoughts below!  Hosted, Produced, & Written by Luis Cazares.  Music by Pixabay Artwork by @charcoli.dont  Sources:  List of the Accused (link) History of Salem Witch Trials (video) Lesser Known Facts: (link) ---- Social Media Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook Join the Discussion Group Follow us on Letterboxd Email us!

Hey ya wackos! We're TOTALLY in for a great time today! In todays' episode, I'm joined by my unofficial co-host, ghost hunter, tarot card reader, & Laurie's best friend, Tim Smith!  Tim & I discuss the 1978 horror classic - Halloween! We also have a hard time remembering names because we're getting old 👴🏼 so forgive us! 😅  During the episode we chat about:  Halloween's impactOur favorite sequels/re-quels/timelinesMovie Recap Let us know your thoughts below!  Hosted, Produced, & Written by Luis Cazares.  Music by Pixabay Artwork by @charcoli.dont    Social Media Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook Join the Discussion Group Follow us on Letterboxd Email us!

Welcome to Giallo!   In this 2nd part of the this topic, we welcome back to the podcast Natalie Lopez & newcomer, Winston Smith. While Natalie is more of a beginner to the subgenre, Smith is more of an expert.   We chat about our thoughts & new learnings when it comes to Italian Horror. We discuss everything from Giallo's themes and tropes to what their first Giallo film was! While there's much debate about what actually falls under this category, we find ways to tie it to its roots!  Giallo Unveiled! Prepare yourself for a tantalizing two-part dive into the shadowy world of Giallo! In this chilling episode, we unravel the captivating history of this Italian thriller genre, exploring its dark influence on cinema and sharing some must-see recommendations that will keep you on the edge of your seat. 🔪 But that’s just the beginning! Next week, join us for the thrilling conclusion as we welcome back Natalie Lopez (from episode 3) and introduce the mysterious Winston Smith. Together, they’ll unveil their personal picks from the pantheon of Giallo films in part 2 of 'From Italy with Fear.' Get ready for a suspenseful ride through blood, style, and psychological intrigue! Hosted, Produced, & Written by Luis Cazares.  Music by Pixabay Artwork by @charcoli.dont  ----- Movies Discussed / Streaming Phenomena / Shudder The Beyond / Tubi Suspiria / Prime  Inferno / Shudder Zombie 2 (also known as 'Zombie Flesh Eaters') / Tubi Deep Red / Shudder The Bird with the Crystal Plumage / Shudder/Tubi Wax Mask / Tubi The House by the Cemetery / Shudder/Tubi  Last Night in SoHo / Prime (rent) Dressed to Kill / Prime (rent) My Dear Killer / Shudder ------ Social Media Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook Join the Discussion Group Follow us on Letterboxd Email us!

Giallo Unveiled! Prepare yourself for a tantalizing two-part dive into the shadowy world of Giallo! In this chilling episode, we unravel the captivating history of this Italian thriller genre, exploring its dark influence on cinema and sharing some must-see recommendations that will keep you on the edge of your seat. 🔪 But that’s just the beginning! Next week, join us for the thrilling conclusion as we welcome back Natalie Lopez (from episode 3) and introduce the mysterious Winston Smith. Together, they’ll unveil their personal picks from the pantheon of Giallo films in part 2 of 'From Italy with Fear.' Get ready for a suspenseful ride through blood, style, and psychological intrigue! Hosted, Produced, & Written by Luis Cazares.  Music by Pixabay Artwork by @charcoli.dont  Recommendations from Episode:  A Bay of Blood: ★★★ 1/2 Deep Red: ★★★★Suspiria: ★★★ 1/2 Murder Mansion: ★★★ 1/2Kill, Baby...Kill!: ★★★ 1/2 My Dear Killer: ★★★ 1/2Black Sunday: ★★★★The House by the Cemetery: ★★★ Social Media   Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook Join the Discussion Group Follow us on Letterboxd Email us!

This week, Luis teams up with the one and only Tim Smith for a deep dive into our horror origin stories! From childhood classics like *Hocus Pocus*, *Teen Witch*, and the unforgettable magic of Tim Burton, we’re revisiting the early sparks that ignited our love for the genre. But that’s not all! We’ve got exclusive voice cameos from some of our amazing listeners, including The Yammityville Horror Podcast, Horror Cinema Obsession Podcast, and fan-favorite guests like Michaela Gonzalez, Natalie, and more. They’re sharing their horror gateways—from the bone-chilling *Pet Sematary* to the surprising terror of... *The Lion King* (yes, you read that right!). Don’t miss this wild, nostalgic ride into the world of horror beginnings! Hosted, Produced, & Written by Luis Cazares.  Music by Pixabay Instagram artwork thanks to @charcoli.dont  Social Media   Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook Join the Discussion Group Follow us on Letterboxd Email us!

We welcome to this episode, my constant, Tim Smith!  In this episode we discuss how different cultures view doppelgängers, what our thoughts are, and conspiracy theories around doppelgängers.    You can also find us on social media at the following pages! TikTokTwitterFacebookInstagramLetterboxd @princessuglina (host)

In today's episode, we discuss conspiracy theories! Was 9/11 a government cover up? Probably not. Was Marilyn Monroe done by the CIA? Hmmm... We won't discuss those specific topics but we do discuss what makes a conspiracy theory a conspiracy theory and what helps it get its legs. And how some of them turned out to be true!  Rate us 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ if you enjoy this episode or other! :)  You can also find us on social media at the following pages! TikTokTwitterFacebookInstagramLetterboxd @princessuglina (host)

Happy Friday the 13th! 🔪 🏕️   *kiiiii kiii kiiii *haaa haaa haaa   In today's episode we welcome back to the podcast Tim Smith! We discuss the original 1980 horror classic 'Friday the 13th'. We'll talk about how we go into this horror franchise, its influence on pop culture, and of course, we discuss the film from beginning to end!    You can watch the movie on HBO Max and Hulu or you can rent it on Amazon Prime.  You can also find us on social media at the following pages! TikTokTwitterFacebookInstagramLetterboxd @princessuglina (host)

In this BONUS episode we welcome to the podcast three guests, Professor Christopher McGlothlin (editor/writer), Mike Weathorford (contributor/author/writer), & Mike Lafferty (marketing).  We discuss the original & independent work called "Transgressive Horror: Reflections on Scare Films that Broke the Rules" and the new Kickstarter campaign for the follow-up book "Transgressive Horror Resurrected — More Reflections on Scare Films that Broke the Rules"  There are only 5 days to contribute to the Kickstarter, which you can do so HERE.  If you'd like to check out the previous books from Ghost Show Press, you can do so here:  Fantastic Flops: Reflections on Misjudged Films that Broke the Rules Subversive Sci-Fi Transgressive Horror: Reflections on Scare Films that Broke the Rules Again, you can check out the Kickstart here: http://tinyurl.com/ghostshowthr And you can find us on Social Media at the following pages:  TikTokTwitterFacebookInstagramLetterboxd @princessuglina (host)

Welcome back to the Itty Bitty Horror Podcast!   This is Season 2 on the first episode we discuss La Santa Muerte. La Santa Muerte is a saint that many folks in Mexico, several parts of Central America, & parts of the U.S. will pray to.  She comes with a controversial image but to many, she represents a saint for the ones overlooked such as criminals, the poor, sex workers and more.  We discuss her origins, her influence and some stories from folks that used to or currently pray to her.    More information on today's episode:  NPR Article: Beyond Dia de los Muertos: The Believers of Santa Muerte in VeracruzMy Experience with La Santa Muerte (via the Youtube channel Ernesto Maldonado Motivational) Signs Santa Muerte is Contacting You (via the Youtube channel Janel Longoria)  You can also find us on social media at the following pages! TikTokTwitterFacebookInstagramLetterboxd @princessuglina (host)

Michaela Gonzales, founder of @bootiqueSF, a ghost tour company based in San Francisco, joins the podcast today to discuss some of the City by the Bay's most famous & not-so-famous ghostly residents.  Original Title: Golden Gate Ghosts: A Tour Guide's Tales We discuss:  The devastating 1906 earthquake - and it's impact on SF's haunted historyParanormal events from Chinatown, Alcatraz, The Condor Club and moreWhat it takes to be a ghost tour guide and more! More information on guest:  @bootiquesf on InstagramMick's Bootique Tours on FacebookBook a tour HERE You can also find us on social media at the following pages! TikTokTwitterFacebookInstagramLetterboxd @princessuglina (host)

In this episode I'll be sharing stories from listeners, popular ghost stories from Laredo TX & Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas. I'll also share a story from the book 'Paranormal Laredo' written by Chris James.  The stories covered today surround a ghostly figure at the oldest high school in Laredo, Raymond & Tirza Martin High School, a little girl ghost seen all over Laredo, and a ghost clown from Nuevo Laredo.  Sources:  Intro Lechuza story (Texas Standard) Paranormal Laredo by Chris James (Amazon) El Payaso Fantasma de Nuevo Laredo (Youtube) You can also find us on social media at the following pages! TikTokTwitterFacebookInstagramLetterboxd @princessuglina (host)

Paul Wooldridge, host of The Yammityville Horror Podcast, joins me today as we discuss the modern horror classic -- Hereditary. Original Title: Hereditary: From Grief to Terror  We chat about Hereditary's themes, how the film subvert & adheres to horror tropes, its performances and more!  If you'd like to learn more about our guest's podcast, here are the links:  The Yammityville Horror Podcast (Instagram & Spotify) For Paul's Horror Printed Art: PWPrintStudio You can also find us on social media at the following pages! TikTokTwitterFacebookInstagramLetterboxd @princessuglina (host)

"Hillary Clinton Adopts Alien Baby", "First Photos of Heaven", "Osama Captured by Rednecks!"  These are some of the bizarre headlines that you'll see on the cover of 'Weekly World News' -- a parody of magazines like National Enquirer.  From its inception, Weekly World News stood out from its competition with it's hilarious and sometimes true headlines. They claim to have discovered a half-human, half-boy being called 'Batboy' and they've run with that for years. So popular there was an off-Broadway musical made about him.    Join Tim and I as we discuss WWN's influence, impact, cover stories and more on this week's episode!  Original Title: Nightmare News Stands: The Bizarre Headlines from Weekly World News   Editor's Note: There may be times where we called this magazine 'World Weekly News' instead of 'Weekly World News'...apologies!  Links referenced in Episode Weekly World News (website)Weekly World News that turned out to be TRUE (link) You can also find us on social media at the following pages!   TikTokTwitterFacebookInstagramLetterboxd @princessuglina (host)

As part of our 'Pride & Peril' series to celebrate Pride Month, we're releasing our 2nd episode in the series where we narrate 3 queer horror stories found on the /nosleep sub-reddit. The stories were narrated by myself, your host Luis, my two best Judys, Natalie & Annie.  If you'd like to listen to more from them, you can revisit Episode 1 with Annie about Bay Area Haunted Rentals & Episode 3 with Natalie, about our Ghost Adventures in Laredo, Tx.  Original Title: Queerly Beloved Nightmares: LGBTQ Horror Stories You can find the three stories from today's episode here:  Not My Husband  I Still Get Letters from my Dead Best FriendRelationships Are Hard You can also find us on social media at the following pages! Twitter/XTikTokFacebookInstagramLetterboxd @princessuglina (host)

We welcome to the podcast a good friend and fellow horror movie lover, Tim Smith. In this episode, we take a dive into the interesting world of hagsploitation films.  We discuss such classics as 'Whatever Happened to Baby Jane' & 'Hush...Hush Sweet, Charlotte'. These two iconic films from the mid to early 60's set the foundation for movies that have been influenced from them. From movies like 'Ma' to 'The Others', we connect the dots on the different themes and tropes that one comes to expect hagsploitation films and why queer audiences love older actresses. Actresses that are usually cast for such films.  Original Title: Wicked Women: The Dark Allure of Hagsploitation Films Let us know what you think and what movies you think we need to see!  Whatever Happened to Baby Jane (rent)Hush...Hush, Sweet Charlotte (rent)  You can find us on social media at the following pages! Twitter/XTikTokFacebookInstagramLetterboxd @princessuglina (host)

‘Whatever Happened to Baby Jane’ is highly regarded as the mother of all ‘Hagsploitation’ films. In the early to mid-60’s, there was a trend of casting older actresses in roles where they were seen as unbalanced, isolated, & vengeful. These films hold a special place within the queer community because of our respect and love for the actors of the Golden Age of Hollywood.  This film, and others will be our focus for our ‘Pride & Peril’ series. For the next three weeks, I’ll have guests join the podcast and discuss everything from movies with a queer subtext to real-life queer terrors. Stories that will have you hiding under the rainbow flag your Aunt Judy got you for last year’s PRIDE.  Join us as we delve into the sinister yet empowering realm of rainbow terror from the Itty Bitty Horror podcast.

Welcome back to the Itty Bitty Horror Podcast. In today's episode, "Creepy Clicks: Haunting Stories from the Internet," we delve into the eerie world of online ghost stories. Join host Luis as he narrates three spine-tingling tales found on various online platforms. First, we uncover "The Smiling Man," a chilling account of a late-night encounter with a sinister figure. Next, Luis's friend Natalie narrates "Not My Mother," a terrifying story of a teen who hears a familiar yet unsettling voice in the dead of night. Finally, we explore the infamous Mexican radio show case, "El Caso de Josue," where a man’s pact with demons leads to horrifying consequences. So dim the lights, put on your headphones, and prepare to be spooked as we uncover the dark secrets that hide in plain sight on the World Wide Web. Don't forget to check out our previous episodes and follow us on social media for more bite-sized horrors!   Original Title: Creepy Clicks: Haunting Stories from the Internet Sources: The Smiling Man Not My Mother The Josue Case - La Mano Peluda (Youtube video)   You can also follow us on social media at the following pages! Twitter/XTikTokFacebookInstagramLetterboxd @princessuglina (host)

We welcome to the podcast my friend of over 15 years, Natalie. We discussed how we came up with the idea to become ghost hunters (very amateurish by the way) & we listen to actual EVP audio from the Laredo Paranormal Research Society & discuss everything from abandoned graves to a potential voodoo curse!  Original Title: Friendship & Frights: Ghost Adventures from Laredo, TX There were some audio & technical issues so apologies in advance.    Follow The Laredo Paranormal Research Society on Facebook HERE.    You can also follow us on social media at the following pages! Twitter/XTikTokFacebookInstagramLetterboxd @princessuglina (host)

We dive into the mysterious and ofter terrifying phenomenon of sleep paralysis. Throughout the episode, we hear from Zee, a friend, about his own experience with night terrors and I share a personal story of my own experience.  Original title: In the Grip of Darkness: Stories of Sleep Paralysis   Follow us on social media: Twitter/X: @ittybittyhorror Instagram: @ittybittyhorror Letterboxd: @princessuglina (host)