This Week in Horror History | Tremors, Split & The Blair Witch Project (Jan 19–Jan 25)

This Week in Horror History | Tremors, Split & The Blair Witch Project (Jan 19–Jan 25)

Author: Henrique Couto | Scary Stories & Horror Expert January 20, 2026 Duration: 21:18
A horror history podcast trip through January 19–25, when the winter slump gets mean and the genre leaves fresh footprints in the snow. This week’s creepy calendar run includes classic creature feature chaos, a modern psychological thriller hit, a creepy doll shocker, a claustrophobic space-horror video game, and a found-footage landmark that changed horror marketing forever.

Inside this episode (Quick Hits):
  • Jan 19 (1990): Tremors — a creature feature that burrowed its way into cult legend.
  • Jan 20 (2017): Split — Shyamalan’s thriller that became a major modern horror touchstone.
  • Jan 22 (2016): The Boy — “it’s just a doll”… famous last words.
  • Jan 25 (2011): Dead Space 2 — the trapped-in-a-nightmare formula goes interactive.
Deep-Cut Spotlight:
  • Jan 23 (1999): The Blair Witch Project — a midnight Sundance screening that rewired horror marketing.
Then & Now / Weekly Recommendation:
  • Spree (2020) — a modern, found-footage nightmare with a streaming-era edge.
    • Where to watch (as said in the episode): free with ads on Tubi, and also Shudder + AMC+ with a subscription (plus rental options mentioned).
Birthday Roll:
  • Edgar Allan Poe • David Lynch • Robert E. Howard • Tobe Hooper
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Henrique Couto has spent years digging into the shadows, and in Weekly Spooky: Horror Stories & Scary Tales, he turns that expertise into a regular dose of dread. This isn't just a seasonal treat; it's a year-round exploration of the unsettling, released every Monday and Wednesday. You'll hear original tales woven from classic threads-the whisper of an urban legend, the creak of a haunted house floorboard, the grim history of a cursed object. Familiar monsters like vampires and werewolves get fresh, chilling life, while cryptids lurk in the margins of modern myths. Each story is crafted for a mature audience, blending dark humor with genuinely cinematic sound design that pulls you right into the scene, all leading to those satisfying, often shocking, twist endings. While the podcast naturally excels during the spooky season with special deep dives, the commitment to weekly frights means the atmosphere is always ripe for a scare, whether the subject is pure fiction, dramatic re-tellings, or tales ripped from true crime's darkest corners. Settle in for a journey where the familiar becomes frightening again, narrated by a guide who truly understands the mechanics of a good, lasting chill.
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