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by Alexx W
What is the cost of each choice in horror?When do characters cross a point of no return?Horror on Trial is a deep dive into the storytelling of horror movies - from classics to underrated films and the latest releases. We will follow characters and villains through movies, franchises, sequels and even remakes to analyze the themes that make these stories unforgettable.Each week, I walk you through a film's story with a critical lens, stopping at key moments to ask: Why did they make that choice? What did it cost them?This isn't just a recap - it's an analysis of morals, psychology, and what we become when the horror comes.I bring in community comments and guest discussionsNew episodes every Wednesday on YouTube and podcast platforms.The following podcast contains discussions of horror movies, which may include graphic violence, disturbing scenes, and mature themes. The moral judgments, ethical discussions, and
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- 4 days ago57 min
Carrie (1976) - Villain Analysis
Can you be the horror without being the villain? Does Carrie take it too far, is she justified, or is it just chaos?episode request form: https://forms.gle/6hM1oB3vaSEDtNPj9contact email: horrorontrial@gmail.comPatreon and Bonus content (coming soon)instagram: https://www.instagram.com/horrorontrial/The following podcast contains discussions of horror movies, which may include graphic violence, disturbing scenes, and mature themes.The moral judgments, ethical discussions, and character analysis presented in Horror on Trial are strictly within the context of fictional horror movie scenarios and are intended solely for entertainment and any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.Listener discretion is advised
- Aug 13, 20261h 8m
The Vanishing (1988) - Rex
In the Vanishing (1988), we dive into Rex's psyche and ask ourselves if guilt is eating him alive or if the unknown drives him mad... episode request form: https://forms.gle/6hM1oB3vaSEDtNPj9contact email: horrorontrial@gmail.comPatreon and Bonus content (coming soon)instagram: https://www.instagram.com/horrorontrial/The following podcast contains discussions of horror movies, which may include graphic violence, disturbing scenes, and mature themes.The moral judgments, ethical discussions, and character analysis presented in Horror on Trial are strictly within the context of fictional horror movie scenarios and are intended solely for entertainment and any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.Listener discretion is advised
- Jul 22, 20261h 16m
Jaws (1975)
Is the shark the true villain in Jaws (1975), or is it humans themselves? How many bad decisions do we make along the way?episode request form: https://forms.gle/6hM1oB3vaSEDtNPj9contact email: horrorontrial@gmail.comPatreon and Bonus content (coming soon)instagram: https://www.instagram.com/horrorontrial/The following podcast contains discussions of horror movies, which may include graphic violence, disturbing scenes, and mature themes.The moral judgments, ethical discussions, and character analysis presented in Horror on Trial are strictly within the context of fictional horror movie scenarios and are intended solely for entertainment and any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.Listener discretion is advised
- Jul 3, 202642 min
Alice: Friday the 13th (1980)
Welcome to the first Final Girl Friday episode. Friday the 13th 1980 left us with Alice as our final girl. Was it earned? Was it luck? Does the fatal blow redeem her mistakes along the way? episode request form: https://forms.gle/6hM1oB3vaSEDtNPj9contact email: horrorontrial@gmail.comPatreon and Bonus content (coming soon)instagram: https://www.instagram.com/horrorontrial/The following podcast contains discussions of horror movies, which may include graphic violence, disturbing scenes, and mature themes.The moral judgments, ethical discussions, and character analysis presented in Horror on Trial are strictly within the context of fictional horror movie scenarios and are intended solely for entertainment and any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.Listener discretion is advised
- Jun 24, 202639 min
The Villains of the Alien Franchise
Who are the villains in the Alien franchise, and is there an ultimate villain? Let's look at the xenomorphs, the engineers, Weyland-Yutani, the androids and the many questionable humans acting out of self-interest. episode request form: https://forms.gle/6hM1oB3vaSEDtNPj9contact email: horrorontrial@gmail.comPatreon and Bonus content (coming soon)instagram: https://www.instagram.com/horrorontrial/The following podcast contains discussions of horror movies, which may include graphic violence, disturbing scenes, and mature themes.The moral judgments, ethical discussions, and character analysis presented in Horror on Trial are strictly within the context of fictional horror movie scenarios and are intended solely for entertainment and any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.Listener discretion is advised
- Jun 10, 202647 min
Session 9 (2001)
What is the evil in Session 9?Is it stress?Is it man?Or is it Simon?episode request form: https://forms.gle/6hM1oB3vaSEDtNPj9contact email: horrorontrial@gmail.comPatreon and Bonus content (coming soon)instagram: https://www.instagram.com/horrorontrial/The following podcast contains discussions of horror movies, which may include graphic violence, disturbing scenes, and mature themes.The moral judgments, ethical discussions, and character analysis presented in Horror on Trial are strictly within the context of fictional horror movie scenarios and are intended solely for entertainment and any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.Listener discretion is advised
- May 20, 20261h 11m
The Hitcher (1986)
At what point does Jim Halsey stop being a victim and start being something else?Does the Hitcher want to be stopped, or does he want to prove that Jim can't win?Where does the Hitcher's responsibility end, and Jim's begin?episode request form: https://forms.gle/6hM1oB3vaSEDtNPj9contact email: horrorontrial@gmail.comPatreon and Bonus content (coming soon)instagram: https://www.instagram.com/horrorontrial/The following podcast contains discussions of horror movies, which may include graphic violence, disturbing scenes, and mature themes.The moral judgments, ethical discussions, and character analysis presented in Horror on Trial are strictly within the context of fictional horror movie scenarios and are intended solely for entertainment and any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.Listener discretion is advised
- May 13, 202649 min
The Return of the Living Dead (1985)
The Return of the Living Dead (1985) shows us the domino effect of bad decisions and how we can lose control so quickly.From choices that set off catastrophe, to choices made in survival after the point of no return, we will explore all the different characters in this zombie film. episode request form: https://forms.gle/6hM1oB3vaSEDtNPj9contact email: horrorontrial@gmail.comPatreon and Bonus content (coming soon)instagram: https://www.instagram.com/horrorontrial/The following podcast contains discussions of horror movies, which may include graphic violence, disturbing scenes, and mature themes.The moral judgments, ethical discussions, and character analysis presented in Horror on Trial are strictly within the context of fictional horror movie scenarios and are intended solely for entertainment and any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.Listener discretion is advised
About Horror On Trial
What is the cost of each choice in horror?When do characters cross a point of no return?Horror on Trial is a deep dive into the storytelling of horror movies - from classics to underrated films and the latest releases. We will follow characters and villains through movies, franchises, sequels and even remakes to analyze the themes that make these stories unforgettable.Each week, I walk you through a film's story with a critical lens, stopping at key moments to ask: Why did they make that choice? What did it cost them?This isn't just a recap - it's an analysis of morals, psychology, and what we become when the horror comes.I bring in community comments and guest discussionsNew episodes every Wednesday on YouTube and podcast platforms.The following podcast contains discussions of horror movies, which may include graphic violence, disturbing scenes, and mature themes. The moral judgments, ethical discussions, and
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