Welcome to Dan of the Dead!

Who We Are

We are Katie and Dan.

"Two long time friends lured by the eerie glow of the screen, now recording our creepy (and occasionally unhinged) thoughts on horror films—because screaming into the void is more fun with a mic."

If it bleeds, creeps, whispers in the dark, or hides in your closet—we're probably talking about it!

"We hope you enjoy the show… and maybe sleep with the lights on."

About Dan?

Hey, I’m Dan, your host here at Dan of the Dead. I’m that guy who grew up renting horror movies on VHS, sneaking them past my parents, and watching them with the volume way too low so I wouldn’t get caught. The one that got me? Halloween. Michael Myers walked into my life (very slowly, of course) and I’ve been obsessed with slashers ever since.

I started this podcast because I love everything about horror—the legends, the lore, the blood, the fear, and yeah… even the cheesy dialogue. Whether it's a deep dive into a cult classic, an exploration of a lesser-known film or genre, or a breakdown of what makes a final girl iconic, I’m here for all of it.

My favourite flavour of horror is slasher, hands down. Give me a masked killer, a doomed babysitter, and a synth-heavy score, and I’m happy. But Dan of the Dead isn’t just about the kill count—it's about storytelling, atmosphere, and what horror says about us. Also, sometimes it's just fun to scream about stuff in the dark.

When I’m not behind the mic, I’m probably watching something scary, or researching some creepy tale that’s been keeping people awake for generations. And if I do my job right, maybe you’ll be up too—checking your locks and wondering what that sound you just heard was?… Probably nothing!

Thanks for listening, and remember: in this podcast, no one gets out alive.