Four friends break down and discuss their favorite (and not so favorite) horror movies as well as interview legends from all corners of the business!
Nicoh Chen
Host / Co-Creator
Got into horror movies as a 7-year old child as he watched Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives. “I was horrified but completely intrigued with the Jason Character.” Nicoh came up with the concept for the show and put together the team.
Favorite Horror Movies: Saw VI, Conjuring 2, Freddy vs Jason
Favorite Horror Franchise: Saw
Bryan Hathaway
Producer / Host
“I Was in third grade and was intrigued when I heard a kid talking about the ending of Jason Goes to Hell. I knew I had to watch it.” He was in love with horror movies ever since and used to binge watch movies with his buddy Jonathan growing up through elementary and middle school.
Favorite Horror Movies: Friday the 13th (09), Scream, New Nightmare
Favorite Horror Franchise: Scream
Mike Settle
Host / Co-Creator
“I got into horror in 2007 when i went to see Rob Zombie’s Halloween in theatres with friends. I used to be to terrified to watch, but I’ve been a big fan of the genre ever since. After that movie, I binge-watched every horror movie I could think of.“
Favorite Horror Movies: Halloween (‘78), Scream, Saw
Favorite Horror Franchise: Halloween Franchise
Dustin Franklin
Host / Co-Producer
“I got into horror by watching Stephen King movies with my dad as I was growing up.” Fun Fact: Dustin actually came up with the “Don’t Go Out There” name and designed the very first pod logo.
Favorite Horror Movies: Friday the 13th Part VI, Devil’s Rejects, Lost Boys
Favorite Horror Franchise Saw
Shan Pietrasiewicz
Sales and Marketing Manager
“In 4th grade I saw the original NMOES at a sleepover and it scared the hell out of me. When i saw New Nightmare come out, I had a friend’s dad record it for me to watch when my parents weren’t around. Freddy forms my foundation of my love of horror. Once I could drive, I was at the video store every weekend renting every horror movie I could and that love of horror has continued.” Shan came to the team in Feb. of 2022.
Favorite Horror Movies: Jaws, New Nightmare, Scream
Favorite Horror Franchise: Nightmare on Elm Street
Kevin Scanlon
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
“My first foray into the horror genre came at 9 years old when my siblings rented Halloween H20. Michael Myers instantly made me a fan while also simultaneously terrifying me to the point of tears. My true love for horror came in my college years, implementing a weekly horror movie night with my friends.” Kevin came to the team in July of 2022.
Favorite Horror Movies: Halloween, Saw, Blair Witch, As Above So Below
Favorite Horror Franchise: Halloween Franchise