SHRINK CHAT: Iron Lung, The Backrooms, Spider Noir - Horror Reviews 2026

SHRINK CHAT: Iron Lung, The Backrooms, Spider Noir - Horror Reviews 2026

Author: Shannon & Cathy | Terror Talk August 26, 2026 Duration: 37:38

What does it mean to be scared in 2026?

Horror Facts with Cath is back — and so is the watch list that somehow kept growing. This month Shannon and Cathy work through thirteen titles across film and series, from a claustrophobic submarine nightmare and a wedding week that was never going to end well, to a spider in a 1930s trench coat and a medical examiner who doesn't know when to quit.

This episode covers:

Film:

  • Iron Lung — claustrophobic, gorgeous, more blood than any horror film in history
  • The Backrooms — A24's liminal space debut from the youngest director to ever hit number one at the box office
  • Hokum — Damian McCarthy's follow-up to Oddity, atmospheric Irish horror
  • Lee Cronin's The Mummy — demon possession, practical gore, and a Blumhouse/Atomic Monster collaboration
  • Whistle — teen slasher meets cursed artifact meets Final Destination logic
  • Thrash — hurricane sharks, Netflix, Tommy Wirkola, exactly what it sounds like
  • Undertone — audio-driven A24 horror built almost entirely on sound design
  • Return to Silent Hill — the third attempt to adapt the greatest horror game ever made
  • Send Help — 2026's genre wildcard
  • Scream 7 — Sidney Prescott returns. Ghostface returns. Shannon and Cathy have thoughts.

Series:

  • Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen — Netflix, Duffer Brothers produced, wedding horror, 8 episodes of dread
  • Scarpetta — Nicole Kidman as Kay Scarpetta, Prime Video, forensic thriller
  • Spider-Noir — Nicolas Cage as a 1930s New York superhero-turned-private investigator, Prime Video

Two licensed therapists — one forensic psychologist, one clinical marriage and family therapist — reviewing horror so you know what's worth your time and what's worth avoiding entirely.

Until then... sleep safe. 😴

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Ever find yourself wondering what really makes a terrifying film tick, or what twisted logic might run through a real predator's mind? That's the unique space where Terror Talk-Horror Movies, Psychopaths and Humor lives. Hosted by therapists Shannon and Cathy, this podcast brings an unexpected and insightful lens to the things that go bump in the night, both in reality and on the silver screen. Their professional background allows them to dissect the psychology of infamous serial killers with a clarity that's as fascinating as it is chilling, then seamlessly pivot to analyzing the latest horror blockbuster or a cult classic. What you'll hear is a blend of expert insight into criminal motives and the artistic mechanics of fear, all delivered with a relatable and often darkly humorous tone that makes the macabre surprisingly approachable. Each episode feels like a conversation with two friends who are deeply knowledgeable about the darkest corners of human nature and pop culture, breaking down the myths and media portrayals that shape our understanding of horror. This isn't just a rundown of scary stories; it's a thoughtful exploration of why we're drawn to them, packed with surprising takes and a genuine sense of community for anyone obsessed with the genre. Tune in for a smart, engaging, and occasionally funny journey into horror, both real and fictional.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

Terror Talk: True Crime, Serial Killers and Horror
Podcast Episodes
CULTS: Heaven's Gate, the Zizians & Jonestown Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:23
How does a nurse, a teacher, a software engineer end up participating in mass death? Shannon walks Cathy through the clinical pathway that turns ordinary people into killers using Heaven's Gate, the Zizians, and Jonestow…
PROFILE: Gary Ridgway, The Green River Killer Part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:48
In Part 1 we followed the investigation. Now Shannon and Cathy go somewhere far more unsettling, inside Gary Ridgway's head. What does it actually take to live a double life for nearly two decades? To hold down a job, ge…
PROFILE: Gary Ridgway, The Green River Killer Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:06
How does a predator this prolific go undetected for so long?He held the same job for 30 years, married three times, and attended church on Sundays. Gary Ridgway, the Green River Killer, was hiding in plain sight for near…
WHAT THE HELL: Ridiculous Crimes, Dumb Criminals and Absolute Chaos [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:17
Why are people so spectacularly bad at being people?Shannon and Cathy take a break from profiling serial killers to profile something arguably more baffling — the sheer, staggering stupidity of ordinary human behavior. F…
SHRINK CHAT: Dracula, Iron Lung and The Bride [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:15
What do a centuries-old vampire, a polio-era nightmare and a monster's bride have in common? Shannon and Cathy have opinions.Shrink Chat is where two psychologists get gloriously off-script. This episode Shannon and Cath…