My Horror History – Episode 08: Sam Munster – From Childhood Frights to Hatchet, Hill House & Beyond

In this eighth episode of My Horror History, I’m joined by the brilliant, warm, and wonderfully horror‑obsessed Sam Munster from the Horror Hyperfixation podcast! Sam’s journey into the genre began in the most nostalgic way possible — with the Goosebumps books that first sparked her imagination — and has grown into a deep love for everything from creature features to slashers to modern gothic storytelling.We trace her horror roots from childhood frights to the films and characters that shaped her tastes today, including the chaotic fun of Hatchet, the emotional power of Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein, and the iconic presence of Pinhead and the Hellraiser universe. Sam also shares the movies that unsettled her, surprised her, or left a lasting mark — from Martyrs to Possum, Scream 5, Insidious, and beyond.It’s a lively, thoughtful, and often hilarious conversation about how horror becomes part of who we are, why certain stories stay with us, and the joy of finding “your people” in the horror community.Recommended listens: Horror Hyperfixation PodcastSam Munster on social media: @sma.munsterFollow the show on Instagram: @myhorrorhistory.pod Get in touch: myhorrorhistory.pod@gmail.com Want to share your story? Message me on Instagram or email anytime!#horrorpodcast #horrorpodcasts #scarypodcasts #besthorrorpodcasts #horrorfans #horrorcommunity #horrorgenre #horrorstories #horrorfilmdiscussion #psychologicalhorror #slasherfilms #foundfootagefilms #Goosebumps #Hatchet #VictorCrowley #DelToro #Frankenstein #Pinhead #Hellraiser #WeaponsInHorror #Insidious #Scream5 #Martyrs #Possum #ShaunoftheDead #TheHauntingOfHillHouse #TheHauntingOfBlyManor #MidnightMass #WelcomeToDerry #ToxicAvenger #Nosferatu #TrickOrTreat #BeauIsAfraid #BrainDamage #SilenceOfTheLambs #HouseOf1000Corpses #Jaws #DoorAndTheKangaroo #Moomins #StephensJokeShop #ToniCollette