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Kill List

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Every day, hundreds of people go about their lives with no idea that someone has paid to have them killed. In the depths of the dark net, tech journalist Carl Miller makes a disturbing discovery: a secret “kill list” targeting hundreds of innocent people on a murder-for-hire website. When the police are slow to investigate, Carl is thrown into a race against time to warn those in danger and uncover the truth before it’s too late. From Wondery and Novel comes a shocking true story about obses ...
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Sergeant Jill Evans is a small town cop in Wales with an impressive record in her job, and a less than impressive record in her love life. After three engagements, two divorces and one affair, she’s beginning to worry that love is only true in fairy tales. That is until she meets: Dean. He’s a wealthy beauty entrepreneur with his own range of toiletries. Girl meets boy. Boy meets girl. They kiss and fall in love. Roll credits. But that would be boring, wouldn’t it? Instead, this is a love st ...
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Mostly Horror

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Welcome to Mostly Horror! Sean Parker and Steve Goldberg discuss the horror genre; interviewing the amazing people who contribute to it and discussing their love for horror films, television and more!
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It was supposed to be a reality show with a twist. In a sun-drenched villa in Ibiza, six hot guys compete for a cash prize and for the love of the beautiful and mysterious Miriam. It’s meant to be her big break: the moment she becomes the superstar she was born to be. But this is the era of “cruel reality TV” and the show producers have a different goal: they want to surprise the men with the fact that Miriam is trans. A new six-episode investigative series from Wondery, the makers of The Sh ...
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Three out of five people dream of writing a book. Maybe you're one of them. But what does it take to go from dream to launch? Screenwriter John August (Go, Big Fish, Charlie and The Chocolate Factory) sought to find out as he tackled something he’d only ever dreamed of: writing a novel. From Wondery, A Network Of Storytellers, this is a show about putting something out into the world. How will it turn out? You’ll know when we do. Binge all episodes of Launch exclusively and ad-free by joinin ...
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On this special episode, Kill List host Carl Miller sits down for an in-depth conversation with best-selling crime novelist James Patterson, whose long-running Alex Cross book series is the inspiration for the new Amazon Prime series Cross. They’ll discuss where Patterson gets his inspiration, and draw parallels between the challenges Carl faced in…
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Someone, going by the alias Boniface, wants a retired school teacher in Knoxville Tennessee dead. But the same day that Carl and team discover the kill order, is the day the murder is supposed to happen. Follow the Kill List on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge all episodes early and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+…
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Hey Horror Fans! This week on Mostly Horror, we welcome back the incredible CJ Leede, author of Maeve Fly and now American Rapture. In this conversation we dive deep into the timely themes of her latest work—a novel that explores the raw and terrifying consequences of political and social powers and pressures, especially as they impact women. The c…
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Behind the closed doors of government offices and military compounds, are hidden stories and buried secrets from the darkest corners of history. Each week, Luke Lamana, a Marine Corp Reconnaissance Veteran, pulls back the curtain on what once was classified information exposing the secrets and lies behind the world’s most powerful institutions. Fro…
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Behind the closed doors of government offices and military compounds, are hidden stories and buried secrets from the darkest corners of history. Each week, Luke Lamana, a Marine Corp Reconnaissance Veteran, pulls back the curtain on what once was classified information exposing the secrets and lies behind the world’s most powerful institutions. Fro…
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A young woman in France has been trying to leave her abusive boyfriend for years. But when she finally does, the harassment doesn’t stop and her requests for help from the police lead nowhere. Carl, with the help of an on the ground reporter, reveals how the Kill List exists at the intersection of domestic violence and systemic police failings. Fol…
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Hey Horror Fans! In this week’s episode, we sit down with writing and directing duo Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, the creative minds behind some of horror’s biggest recent hits. You’ll know them as the writers of A Quiet Place, the movie that made silence terrifying, and as the talents behind Haunt and The Boogeyman. All of which we chat briefly abou…
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Someone wants a German Twitch streamer dead. And as they examine the kill order, host Carl Miller and his team are increasingly worried that the threat could be coming from inside the victim’s apartment. Follow the Kill List on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge all episodes early and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+…
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Hey Horror Fans! It’s Halloween Special Part 2 time here at Mostly Horror! Steve and Sean kick things off with the latest horror news, diving into exciting updates on Aliens and Predators and what’s next for these legendary franchises. Then, Steve takes the reins solo for a chilling interview with Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills! In their convers…
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When a shy 19 year old from rural Arizona, applies to be the admin of a fan page for her favorite TV show, she has no idea it will lead to the FBI asking her to fake her own death. Follow the Kill List on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge all episodes early and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Ap…
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Starting with Episode 7, the Kill List expands its focus from Carl’s personal journey and pivots to the ripple effects that this site has had on its victims. From the targets, to the perpetrators and the police officers racing to solve the crime, each episode reveals one horrifying case from the list. What scares us most is the notion that thousand…
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Binge episodes 1-6 and weekly new episodes of Kill List by signing up for Wondery+ on Apple or Spotify. News from Romania promises the answers Carl’s been searching for. But as the investigation draws to a close, have Carl and his team done enough to keep future victims on the kill list safe? Follow the Kill List on the Wondery App or wherever you …
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Happy Halloween Horror Fans! In this spooky episode of Mostly Horror, Steve and Sean kick things off with some unexpected celebrity encounters. Then of course they dive into some things you probably already know, covering Stephen King's Fairy Tale adaptation, Luca Guadagnino’s upcoming American Psycho film, and Blumhouse’s controversial partnership…
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Binge episodes 1-6 and weekly new episodes of Kill List by signing up for Wondery+ on Apple or Spotify. Carl searches for a permanent solution to the Kill List. He turns his attention to the shadowy mastermind behind the site. Follow the Kill List on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge all episodes early and ad-free on …
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Hey Horror Fans! This week, Steve and Sean are joined by directors Dennis Widmyer and Kevin Kölsch for a deep dive into their chilling films Starry Eyes and the 2019 remake of Pet Sematary. In this episode, we explore their unique path into the film industry, what it was like to adapt one of Stephen King's most haunting stories, and the cult status…
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Binge episodes 1-6 and weekly new episodes of Kill List by signing up for Wondery+ on Apple or Spotify. As Carl and his team face their most horrifying case yet, they receive a message from someone with the power to change everything. Listener note: This episode contains references to suicide and descriptions of a coercive and controlling relations…
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Hey Horror Fans! This week, Steve and Sean sit down with director Michael Felker to dive into his debut feature Things Will Be Different—a captivating exploration of time travel, family, and life’s more cynical truths. In this episode, Michael unpacks the logic of time travel and how it shapes the story, while also touching on the film's deeper the…
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Binge episodes 1-6 and weekly new episodes of Kill List by signing up for Wondery+ on Apple or Spotify. As the number of cases grows, Carl and the team battle to get the authorities’ attention. Follow the Kill List on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge all episodes early and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wo…
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Binge episodes 1-6 and weekly new episodes of Kill List by signing up for Wondery+ on Apple or Spotify. Carl tries to warn the people on the list. How do you tell a total stranger that someone wants them dead? Featuring additional reporting from Franziska Engelhardt at Podcast-Schmiede and additional research from Bellingcat. Follow the Kill List o…
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Binge episodes 1-6 and weekly new episodes of Kill List by signing up for Wondery+ on Apple or Spotify. A frantic 911 call sparks an investigation into a suspicious death. The case takes an unexpected turn when the victim’s name is discovered among those on a dark net kill list. Listener note: This episode contains references to suicide. If you hav…
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Hey Horror Fans! This week, Steve and Sean are joined by director Greg Jardin and actor David Thompson to dive into their latest film, It's What's Inside—a one-of-a-kind comedy-thriller that's as visually stunning as it is darkly hilarious! In this episode, Greg and David share insights into the film's daring visual style, which draws from horror b…
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Hey Horror Fans! This week, Steve and Sean bring you two exciting interviews for the highly anticipated and somewhat controversial Speak No Evil! First up, director James Watkins joins the show to discuss his career in horror, with films like Eden Lake and The Woman in Black. He also delves into the fun and intriguing challenge of putting a fresh s…
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An investigation into a murder-for-hire website gives tech journalist Carl Miller a window into the worst of humanity. Extortion. Abduction. Murder. With nowhere else to turn, Carl has to decide what to do before it’s too late. From Wondery and Novel, comes a true story about obsession, control and the price of life and death. Follow the Kill List …
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Hey Horror Fans! This week, Steve and Sean are joined by the legendary Halle Berry and visionary director Alexandre Aja to discuss their thrilling new film, Never Let Go. In this exciting interview, Halle and Alexandre delve into the depths of horror as a genre, the challenges and rewards of working with child actors, and the importance of explorin…
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Hey Horror Fans! This week, Steve and Sean welcome back the incredible Paul Tremblay to the podcast! In his return, they dive into Paul’s latest works—Horror Movie: A Novel and his eerie short story collection, The Beast You Are. Together, they explore the creative process behind crafting both novels and short fiction, with plenty of chilling insig…
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Hey Horror Fans! This week, Steve and Sean are joined by the incredibly talented brothers Max and Sam Eggers (Brothers of Robert Eggers) ! They sit down to talk about their chilling new film, The Front Room, diving into everything from their childhood ghost encounters to the deeply personal experience of caring for their ailing grandfather—a profou…
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Hey Sinners! This week, Steve and Sean are joined by the amazing director Mikael Håfström! They dive deep into his latest film Slingshot and explore the intense psychological thrills that make it a must-watch. But that’s not all—they also discuss that one time Anthony Hopkins was dishing out exorcisms out of his home in The Rite andddd return to th…
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Hey Sickos! This week Steve and Sean are joined by Toby Poser and John Adams, the heads of The Adams Family, known for their eerie and punk rock DIY horror films! We dive into their latest film Hell Hole (premiering on Shudder August 23rd) and chat about everything from crafting chilling atmospheres on a budget to the family dynamic that fuels thei…
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Hey Monster Hunters! This week Steve and Sean are joined by author, cryptozoologist and over all hunter of odd and peculiar things J.W. Ocker. They talk about everything from Space Clams to cursed objects, Penis Museums, Mothman Poetry, Edgar Allen Poe, how we as a society have lost the very important art of scarring the absolute hell out of childr…
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Hey friends! This week on Mostly Horror, Steve takes the reins for a solo interview with writer/director Tilman Singer to discuss his new film, Cuckoo! (Don't worry, Sean is still here to hang out before and after the interview, so you won't miss him too much.) Cuckoo is a wild ride that showcases Tilman's incredibly unique imagination and Steve di…
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Hey Sinners! This week Steve and Sean are joined by writer and director Daniel Kokotajlo about his new film Starve Acre staring Morfydd Clark (Saint Maud) and Matt Smith (Doctor Who). They chat about everything from deep religious trauma and the various ways we cope with grief to the process of adapting such an introspective novel and how Matt Smit…
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Hey Freaks! This episode is an ODD one to say the least.. This week Steve and Sean have two separate interviews with three of the wonderful folks behind the newly released and very spooky tale known as Oddity. First they chat with the stars of the film Carolyn Bracken (You Are Not My Mother) and Gwilym Lee (Bohemian Rhapsody) about their experience…
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Hey Freaks & Geeks! This week Steve and Sean chat about some unfortunate news both in the passing of the iconic Shelley Duval and the recent accusations against author Neil Gaiman. On a brighter note Laika Studios is branching out into live action as well which could be interesting! Then our hosts jump into the film everyone has been buzzing about.…
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We will not accept a life we do not deserve!! And neither should you! This week Steve and Sean take a retrospective look back at the first two films of Ti West's trilogy and consider the journey as a whole with the recent release of MAXXXINE! How is her adult entertainment industry career treating her? Is she a fan of Giallo films? Did the Bates fa…
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Steve and Sean chat about some updates to upcoming flicks (Peep that Nosferatu Trailer though??) Then they do a breakdown and share some thoughts about the newly released A Quiet Place: Day One annnndd finally have a chat about In A Violent Nature since everyones talking about it! Come get your weekly doze of horror news and join us in this strange…
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Mostly Horror fans, we meet again! In this episode of Mostly Horror, we're thrilled to welcome Michael Sarnoski, the brilliant writer and director behind the critically acclaimed film "Pig" and the highly anticipated "A Quiet Place Day One," hitting theaters on June 28th. Join us as we delve into Michael's creative journey, exploring the unique cha…
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Hey there, you Mostly Horror lover/supporter! This week Chelsea goes crazy with the first line of the description and Steve and Sean chat with director Ariane Louis-Seize about her new feature film Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person. You won't want to miss this vamp-tastic episode! Episode Highlights: Discussion of this week's horr…
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What's up Mostly Horror-inos! This week Steve and Sean dive into the creative intersection of horror and art with Morgan Peterson, a professional glassblower featured on Season 4 of Netflix's "Blown Away." Morgan shares insights into her artistic journey, the intricacies of glassblowing and more fun stuff that will blow you away! Episode Highlights…
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Hey Mostly Horror-ites! Join us in this spine-tingling episode as we delve into the eerie world of horror filmmaking with the talented Thea Westerdahl. Hailing from Oslo, Norway, Thea makes her feature film debut with Handling the Undead, a highly anticipated horror movie distributed by Neon, premiering on June 7th. Episode Highlights: Exclusive In…
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Hey Mostly Horror fans! In this episode, Steve and Sean chat with the incredible Tony DiTerlizzi. We dive into his experiences co-creating the "Spiderwick Chronicles" and talk about everything from his inspirations and favorite monsters to his upcoming projects. Which fjord is best?! Breakdown: [2:10] Ari Aster Hansel and Gretel discussion [6:25] J…
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What's up Mostly Horror fans?! In this episode, Steve and Sean chat with the multifaceted Jim Cummings. We delve into his latest role in "The Last Stop in Yuma County" and explore his journey through indie filmmaking. From his insights on the challenges of the industry to his reflections on past projects like "Thunder Road" and "The Wolf of Snow Ho…
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Hey Mostly Horror fans! In this episode, Steve and Sean hang out with the incredibly talented Justice Smith and Brigette Lundy-Paine. We dive into their latest film, "I Saw the TV Glow", and chat about everything from nostalgia and identity to the physicality of their performances. Justice and Brigette share behind-the-scenes stories, their thought…
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Steve and Sean chat about Fear Street: Prom Queen, live action Scooby-Doo, Apartment 7A, and Bring Her Back. Then, they’re joined by director Francis Galluppi! They discuss VHS nerds, getting your short film made, working with Creed Bratton, believing in your movie, crop tops, and more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California…
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Steve and Sean talk about The Blair Witch Project, Get The Hell Out Of The House, and 28 Years Later. Then, they’re joined by author CJ Leede! They chat about CJ tricking the boys into reading smut, getting scared by the church, being ruled by the rage monster, and more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice …
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Steve and Sean talk about ratings and reviews! Then, it’s an Abigail extravaganza! The boys chat with Kevin Durand and Will Catlett, and also Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett of Radio Silence! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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It starts on a stage…Steve and Sean are joined by friend of the pod Olivia! They talk about Speak no Evil, not watching trailers, Smile 2, and more, before playing a rousing game of Dancing With The Mon-Stars! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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Steve and Sean discuss A Head Full of Ghosts, The Lodge, The Mummy, The Pooh-Verse, and The Bride! Then, they’re joined by director Paul Duane. They chat about music in movies, Fuck You Written In Shit, mass murder in folk songs, and more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-…
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Steve and Sean talk about how Sean saw a ghost! Then, they’re joined by Arkasha Stevenson and Tim Smith! They discuss the horrors of man, taking on a big IP, the swinging pendulum, The Big Shot Of The Movie, and of course, The First Omen! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-n…
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Steve and Sean go over all the big horror news of the last few weeks in an extended segment of You Probably Already Know This, including learning that Brandon Lee is Bruce Lee’s son, Screaming over Stu, and whatever’s in the Cronenbones! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-no…
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Get ready for an Immaculate episode! Steve and Sean are joined by actor and producer Sydney Sweeney. They chat about her intros to horror and she gives a glowing Mostly Horror Rec! Then, they’re joined by director Michael Mohan. They discuss freaky images, Everything Sucks, making Sydney Sweeney a nun, burning heavy metal CDs, and more! See Privacy…
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