The monsters that built horror are alive again. This week, we dig into the massive resurgence of the Universal Monsters and how a new wave of visionary directors are bringing fresh blood to cinema's most iconic creatures. From Maggie Gyllenhaal's bold reimagining of The Bride, to Lee Cronin unwrapping terror in The Mummy, to Guillermo Del Toro's beautifully gothic Frankenstein, we explore how prestige terror is reshaping legends that have stalked the screen for nearly a century.

We also trace the path of Dark Universe, emerging from Universal's new Epic Universe, and how the studio finally seems to have all the pieces in place to honor the classics while reinventing them for modern audiences.

So join us, as we witness, The Resurrection of the Universal Monsters!

Ghostface is back in the conversation! This week, we're diving headfirst into Scream 7 and everything surrounding the next chapter of the iconic slasher franchise. We break down possible plot directions, speculate on who could be behind the mask this time and explore theories that just won't die! We also take a brief trip through Scream history discussing all the previous killers and unpacking their motives - because in Woodsboro, its always personal.

Whether you're a hardcore Ghostface detective or just here for the chats, madness and murder mysteries, this episode is for you!

This week, we dive into the dark side of the Oscars. We kick things off with our thoughts on 28 Year Later: The Bone Temple, discussing the film, its themes and our reaction after catching it this week. We then turn our attention to this year's horror Oscar nominations, looking at which films made the cut, how horror has been recognised (or not!) by the Academy in the past, and the horror snubs we think deserved far more recognition.

From prestige to pure terror, this episode is all about horror's place on Hollywood's biggest stage.

This week on The Final Couple Podcast, we step away from the screen and into the darkness as we talk real-time horror! Fresh from London's West End, we break down our experience seeing Paranormal Activity on Stage and what horrors and real life scares, lurk behind the curtain. We also look ahead to Halloween Horror Nights, sharing our predictions on what houses we might be seeing this year, before turning our attention to the Stranger Things Documentary and the controversies surrounding it.

From haunted stages, to scare zones and behind the scenes drama, this episode proves one thing: horror hits different when its live!

Sometimes the best horror conversations happen when there's no plan at all. In this episode, we sit down for a free flowing chat about Stranger Things 5 AND Conformity Gate, Goosebumps nostalgia, horror collecting, conventions and whatever else crawls its way into our conversation! A laid back episode for horror fans who like their scares served with laughs and late night vibes. So, join us Between the Screams as we start the year off with no plan, no pressure, just horror.

For our final episode of the year, we're decking the halls with dread as we unwrap why Christmas and Horror make such a disturbingly perfect pair! From yuletide traditions twisted into nightmares to festive cheer curdling into pure terror, we explore what makes the holidays such fertile ground for fear.

We're also shining a flickering Christmas light on independent horror shorts from the dark corners of YouTube, celebrating the creators who turn tinsel, elves and goodwill into screams, shadows and sleepless nights!

So pour some eggnog, lock the doors, and join us for a holiday horror showcase that proves Christmas isn't just merry.....it's terrifying!

This week, we're rolling the tape back and hitting play on every horror movie we watched in 2025. Join us as we travel month-by-month through our cinematic year of fear - the highs, the lows, the cult gems, the surprises, and the 'why did we watch that?' moments. Expect plenty of film chat, horror hot takes and just a touch of festive chaos with some Christmas chatter! So cozy up by the tree and grab a mince pie....it's time to rewind!

The Final Couple’s Fear Forecast is back! This week, we dive into the shocking cast returns to American Horror Story, new rumours of The Mummy 4 with Brendan Fraser & Rachel Weisz, and all the hype behind Stranger Things 5: Vol. 1 — plus the newly announced spin-off, Stranger Things: Tales from ’85. Join us as we discuss the horror news - this end of the year!

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