The scariest movie I’ve ever seen
The scariest movie I’ve ever seen  
Podcast: Pop Culture Happy Hour
Published On: Thu Oct 29 2026
Description: Do you like scary movies? It's spooky season, so what better way to get into the Halloween spirit than plopping down in front of a film engineered to scare your pants off. Today, in this encore episode, we’re revisiting our conversation about the scariest movie we've ever seen – including The Babadook, Event Horizon, The Night of the Hunter, and… Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.Looking for more spooky season scares? Try these episodes:In ‘Obsession,’ love hurts. It really, really, really hurts.'The Conjuring: Last Rites' caps off a big summer for demon huntersIn ‘Weapons’, the kids aren't at all right, not in the slightest, nopeIs '28 Years Later' worth the wait?Connect with Pop Culture Happy Hour:Letterboxd / FacebookOur weekly newsletterSupport public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy