Midnight Terrors Live at Debellation Brewing Co. - Who's Got The Worst Luck In Horror?

Midnight Terrors46mApril 13, 2026

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Midnight Terrors Live at Debellation Brewing Co. delivers a high-energy, interactive horror-themed live show centered on the question: 'Who's got the worst luck in horror?' Hosted by Kevin and Jules, with special guest co-host Savannah-based horror author Vicki Parhampton, the episode blends fan engagement, live audience interaction, and deep dives into iconic horror protagonists. The hosts rank characters across three tiers—'It's Alive' (best luck), 'You're Going to Need a Bigger Boat' (moderate luck), and 'They're Coming to Get You, Barbara' (worst luck)—with lively debate and humor. Highlights include passionate discussions on Ash Williams, Chris from Get Out, Father Karras, and Wendy Torrance, while also spotlighting lesser-known figures like Tommy Jarvis and Needy from Jennifer's Body. The show celebrates community, creativity, and the shared love of horror, culminating in a trivia segment with prizes from Naughty by Moonlight and Midnight Terrors. Key takeaways include: 1) Luck in horror is often a function of narrative resilience, not just survival; 2) Final girls like Grace from Ready or Not and Sienna from Terrifier exemplify empowered, self-driven heroism; 3) Even the most unlucky characters often have moments of triumph or symbolic victory; 4) Audience participation transforms live podcasts into communal experiences; 5) Horror can be both terrifying and deeply funny, especially when embracing absurdity like the 'Quiet Fart' concept; 6) Supporting indie authors and local horror communities strengthens the genre’s ecosystem; 7) The legacy of horror icons like Ellen Ripley and Nancy Thompson endures through reinvention and fan devotion; 8) The best horror stories often come from characters who endure extreme psychological and physical trials but still find a way to fight back.

Key Takeaways
1

Luck in horror is less about fortune and more about resilience and narrative survival.

2

Final girls like Grace and Sienna represent empowered, self-driven heroism in the genre.

3

Even the unluckiest characters often have symbolic victories or moments of triumph.

4

Live audience interaction transforms podcasts into immersive, communal experiences.

5

Embracing absurdity (like 'Quiet Fart') can deepen fan engagement and creativity.

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Chapters
0:00
10 min

Welcome to Debellation Brewing Co. & Live Show Kickoff

The hosts welcome the audience to Debellation Brewing Co., introduce the event's theme of 'Bad Luck in Horror,' and highlight the live recording format, audience participation, and prizes from Naughty by Moonlight. They acknowledge the venue, sponsors, and co-hosts, setting a festive, interactive tone.

10:00
10 min

Meet the Hosts & Guest Co-Host: The Midnight Terrors Crew

Introductions of the Midnight Terrors hosts, Kevin and Jules, their nonprofit Charleston's Absent Friends (CAF), and guest co-host Vicki Parhampton. The episode highlights their shared history, creative roots, and passion for horror, including Jules’ role in CAF and Kevin’s podcast origins.

20:00
10 min

The Bad Luck Rankings: Tiered Horror Protagonists

They're coming to get you, Barbara. Shit out of luck.

Highlight
30:00
10 min

Deep Dives on Iconic Characters: From Ash to Wendy

I feel like it's a lot of all my stuff. Especially love. Like, I'm a sucker for love, so I'm like, if there's a love story...

Highlight
40:00
10 min

The Final Tiers & Community Celebration

We love you. Alright, well that's who's got the worst luck in horror.

Highlight
High-Impact Quotes
A Quiet Fart. Silent but Deadly is the tagline.
Jules21:38
Viral: 88.0
They're coming to get you, Barbara. Shit out of luck.
Kevin19:33
Viral: 85.0
I would fart and then start laughing at myself and then die immediately and I'm like probably We all have weaknesses
Kevin21:21
Viral: 80.0
Speakers

Hosts

KevinJules

Guest

Vicki Parhampton
Topics Discussed
Horror Protagonist Luck95%Live Podcast Engagement90%Final Girls in Horror88%Horror Community & Networking85%Indie Horror Authors80%Horror Trivia & Prizes75%Horror Fan Culture70%Horror Movie Rankings65%
People & Brands

Jules

person

15xPositive

Kevin

person

12xPositive

Midnight Terrors

organization

10xPositive

Vicki Parhampton

person

8xPositive

Debellation Brewing Co.

organization

6xPositive

Ash Williams

person

6xPositive

Charleston's Absent Friends

organization

5xPositive

Father Karras

person

5xNegative

Nancy Thompson

person

5xPositive

Dewey

person

4xNegative

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