Scream Creeps

In Episode 4 of Scream Creeps, Jeremy, Josh, Aaron, and Elaine (despite some technical difficulties) gather to review the movie that started it all: The Conjuring. Following their chronological watch of the universe, the crew finally reaches the 1971-set powerhouse that introduced the world to Ed and Lorraine Warren.

The discussion is far more positive than the previous episode on Annabelle. The hosts praise the film's effective scares, particularly the iconic "Hide and Clap" scene and the wardrobe jump scare. They dive into the real-life history of the Perron family haunting versus the "Hollywood glitter" added for the screen, and debate whether the movie deserves its reputation as one of the scariest films ever made. The episode also features a breakdown of a scientific study on heart rates during horror movies, with The Conjuring ranking high on the list.

Key Highlights
[00:46] Chronological Timeline: The hosts confirm this is the fourth movie in their timeline watch, set in 1971, three years after the events of the first Annabelle scene.
[03:57] The Clapping Game: A discussion on the "Hide and Clap" scene, which the group agrees is one of the most effective and suspenseful moments in the entire franchise.
[07:23] Real Life vs. Hollywood: Jeremy breaks down the differences between the movie and the real Warren case files, noting that the real Bathsheba Sherman wasn't accused of witchcraft in the same way.
[09:40] The Science of Scare: Jeremy shares a list of the top 10 scariest movies based on heart rate studies, revealing where The Conjuring, Sinister, and Hereditary rank.
[25:56] Better than Paranormal Activity?: A debate on found footage vs. traditional horror, with the group agreeing that The Conjuring is a much stronger film than the Paranormal Activity series.
[57:00] Final Ratings: The "Creepo-Meter" scores come in higher than previous episodes, with Elaine giving it a 4/10 and the brothers rating it around a 2 or 3, acknowledging it's a good movie even if they've become desensitized to the scares.

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 :)