Shrink Chat – The Conjuring: Last Rites, Frankenstein, The Long Walk, Black Phone 2 plus documentaries and the TV series The Beast in Me

Shrink Chat – The Conjuring: Last Rites, Frankenstein, The Long Walk, Black Phone 2 plus documentaries and the TV series The Beast in Me

Author: Shannon & Cathy | Terror Talk December 4, 2025 Duration: 52:44

Welcome back to Shrink Chat, where two therapists break down horror, TV, books, and the wonderfully bizarre corners of pop culture—one laugh, one eyeball twitch, and one One-Star Review at a time.

In this episode, we’re diving into a massive wave of new and upcoming horror releases across film, TV, and documentary storytelling. From rebooted classics to brand-new nightmare fuel, we’re reviewing everything spoiler-free, so you can decide what to watch next without fear of us ruining the trauma for you.

What We’re Reviewing This Week (Spoiler-Free!)

TV & Streaming Series

  • The Beast in Me – Atmospheric horror with emotional teeth.

  • Zero Day – A political thriller that may or may not be predicting the future.

  • IT: Welcome to Derry – Pennywise returns… and we have thoughts. Big ones.

    Movies (from prestige horror to pure chaos)

  • Black Phone 2 – New victims, old trauma, same terrifying phone.

  • Frankenstein 2025 – A modern monster that hits closer to home than expected.

  • Until Dawn – Survival horror that will spike your blood pressure.

  • The Long Walk – Existential dread + tension = our happy place.

  • The Conjuring: Last Rites – The Warrens are back… again… somehow.

  • Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers – Don’t ask. Just listen.

  • Toxic Avenger – Delightfully disgusting.

  • The Gorge – Emotional action-thriller with genre surprises.

  • Osiris – Sci-fi mystery meets psychological horror.

Documentaries

  • The Road Between Us – True crime meets intimate storytelling.

  • Into the Fire – Heavy, important, and worth the watch.

    Fun Segments This Week


    ⭐ Highlight Reactions

    Quick takes on the weirdest, wildest, and most intriguing horror + true crime news headlines.

    🩸 Horror Facts with Cath

    Cath tests Shannon’s knowledge with trivia that is 90% horror and 10% “Why do we know this?”

    ⭐ One-Star Reviews

    The internet has spoken… terribly. We read the worst reviews of beloved films and cope through laughter.

    🎧 Why Listen?

    This episode is perfect for horror fans of all ages and backgrounds who want:
    ✔️ Spoiler-free guidance on what to watch next
    ✔️ Therapist-level insight with zero clinical jargon
    ✔️ A fun, fast-moving vibe
    ✔️ Big series reviews (IT, Zero Day, The Beast in Me)
    ✔️ A wide mix of movie styles—from arthouse sci-fi to campy gore

    📢 Connect With Us

    Instagram: @terrortalkpodcast
    YouTube: Terror Talk Podcast
    Facebook: Halloween All Year Long

    Music Credit:🎶 Mannequin Uprising — original music featured in every episode.

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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…