#269 - Short Horror Films to Add to Your Watch List
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In this episode of the Bloody Disgusting Podcast, hosts Zena and Shelby dive into a curated selection of short horror films suggested by their audience, sharing raw, unfiltered reactions in real time. They begin with 'Portrait of God' (2022), a TikTok-viral short about a religious girl confronting a provocative painting of God, which they praise for its chilling atmosphere and strong direction. Next, they watch a trailer for 'Reunion', a witch-themed short with a darkly playful tone. 'Outside Noise' (2025), a tech-horror thriller about a woman trapped in a cursed app, shocks them both with its suspense and twist ending. Finally, they explore the obscure 'Pumpkin Guts', a surreal, dreamlike short that blurs reality and dread. The hosts reflect on why horror shorts are uniquely terrifying—especially when watched alone in the dark—and express excitement about doing more of these live reactions in the future. The episode also covers major news, including Don Mancini’s announcement of a new Chucky movie that will return to the horror roots of 'Curse of Chucky' and be released in theaters. They conclude with a listener request for an 'unpopular opinions' episode, which they enthusiastically agree to, promising a future episode where they’ll openly critique films they dislike—marking a rare, honest departure from their usual celebratory tone.
Horror shorts are uniquely effective at inducing fear, especially when watched alone in the dark with minimal lighting.
Audience-suggested shorts like 'Portrait of God' and 'Outside Noise' demonstrate how powerful short-form horror can be with strong concept and execution.
The hosts plan a future episode dedicated to unpopular horror opinions, offering a more critical and honest take on films they dislike.
Don Mancini is developing a new Chucky movie that will return to the tone of 'Curse of Chucky' and be released in theaters.
Filmmakers are encouraged to submit their horror shorts via email to bedisgustingpodcasts@gmail.com for potential inclusion on the podcast.
Opening Banter: What Horror Movies Made Us Question Reality?
“It's so – it makes you go real existential. Yeah. It could just – because you're home. Because you're home.”
Introducing the Short Horror Film Watch Party
“We're going to cut some of it out, but we were literally just sitting here like – Yeah. I mean, don't worry. I won't cut out my screams and my exclamations.”
Live Reactions to Four Chilling Short Films
“Oh, my God. You screamed. Oh, no. It's the app. Delete it. She's stuck in the app. Ooh. Okay. That was a good one.”
Major Horror News: Don Mancini’s New Chucky Movie
“The plan is also to bring this new Chucky movie to theaters rather than straight to television or digital which is great news.”
Listener Questions & The Upcoming Unpopular Opinions Episode
“We're going to be doing that. So, yeah. Don't worry. We will put some dark clouds over the sunshine every once in a while.”
“It's so – it makes you go real existential. Yeah. It could just – because you're home. Because you're home.”
“Oh, my God. You screamed. Oh, no. It's the app. Delete it. She's stuck in the app. Ooh. Okay. That was a good one.”
“We're going to cut some of it out, but we were literally just sitting here like – Yeah. I mean, don't worry. I won't cut out my screams and my exclamations.”
Hosts
Zena
person
Shelby
person
Bloody Disgusting Podcast
media
Chucky
other
Don Mancini
person
Minka
person
Portrait of God
media
Screenbox
other
Outside Noise
media
TikTok
other
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