Scream Creeps

In Episode 3 of Scream Creeps, Jeremy and Josh are joined by their brother Aaron for his very first podcast appearance! The trio continues their chronological journey through The Conjuring Universe with the 2014 film Annabelle. Unfortunately, the excitement for the new guest doesn't match the excitement for the movie, which the group universally pans.

The discussion centers on the film's lackluster scares, with all three hosts agreeing that it fails to deliver the tension found in The Nun or even Annabelle: Creation. They criticize the plot holes—like a husband buying a used doll for his pregnant wife—and the questionable decision-making of the characters. The episode also features a hilarious detour where Aaron recounts a terrifying experience at a Universal Studios haunted maze and the group debates the creepiness of other horror classics like Sinister and Hereditary.

Key Highlights
[01:16] Welcome Aaron: Aaron joins the podcast for the first time, joking that they picked the "worst movie" for his debut.
[02:14] Rotten Tomatoes Reality: The hosts discuss the movie's abysmal 29% critic score and compare it to other low-rated horror films like Tusk.
[04:42] Zero Jump Scares: Jeremy notes that unlike the previous movies, Annabelle had almost no effective jump scares, making it a bore to sit through.
[05:36] Universal Studios Story: Aaron shares a funny story about getting scared by a "wall person" at a Universal Studios horror maze.
[09:08] The Creepiest Movies: The group lists scientifically rated "scariest movies," including Sinister, Hereditary, and The Conjuring, setting up future episodes.
[34:50] The Final Verdict: The "Creepo-Meter" hits an all-time low, with Josh and Jeremy giving the movie a zero and Aaron giving it a generous one solely for the "long fingers" scene.

What is Scream Creeps?

A horror podcast talking about everything horror with The Heart of Geek group. We will talk about anything from tropes to comparisons and all else horror. We hope you enjoy :)