TerrorNova: A Horror Podcast

EP 11: The “Token” Trope

On this episode of Terrornova, your hosts Jackie and Kendell talk about one of the oldest tropes in the horror genre, the “Token.” For those unfamiliar with this phrase, the “Token” is the term used for a single minority in a film.

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EP 09: Halloween (1978)

On this episode of “TerrorNova,” Jackie and Kendell review the 1978 classic film, “Halloween.” Movie Summary: Fifteen years after murdering his sister on Halloween night 1963, Michael Myers escapes from a mental hospital and returns to the small town of Haddonfield, Illinois to kill again.

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EP 08: Trick ‘r Treat (2007)

On this episode of “TerrorNova,” Jackie and Kendell review the 2007 cult classic, “Trick ‘r Treat.” Movie Summary: Five interwoven stories that occur on Halloween: An everyday high school principal has a secret life as a serial killer; a college virgin might have just met the guy for her; a group of teenagers pull a…

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EP 07: The “Final Girl” Trope

On this episode of Terrornova, your hosts Jackie and Kendell talk about one of the oldest tropes in the horror genre, the “Final” Girl.

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EP 06: Summer of ‘84 (2018)

Summary: After suspecting that their police officer neighbor is a serial killer, a group of teenage friends spend their summer spying on him and gathering evidence, but as they get closer to discovering the truth, things get dangerous.

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EP 05: Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988)

Summary: When a small town is invaded by aliens from outer space who are capturing and killing the townspeople, no one takes them seriously. Why? The aliens all look like circus clowns, use weapons that look clown like, and all have painted on smiles. Only a few of the young people in the town realize…

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EP 04: A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

On this episode of “TerrorNova,” Jackie and Kendell review the 1984 film “A Nightmare on Elm Street.” A Nightmare on Elm Street is a 1984 American slasher film written and directed by Wes Craven, and produced by Robert Shaye. It is the first installment in the A Nightmare on Elm Street film series and stars…

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EP 03: The Girl with All the Gifts (2016)

On this episode of “TerrorNova,” Jackie and Kendell review the 2016 British horror film “The Girl with All the Gifts.” The Girl with All the Gifts is a 2016 British post-apocalyptic science fiction horror film directed by Colm McCarthy and written by Mike Carey, based on his 2014 novel of the same name. Starring Gemma…

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EP 02: Noroi: The Curse (2005)

Summary: A documentary filmmaker explores seemingly unrelated paranormal incidents connected by the legend of an ancient demon called the “kagutaba.”

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