The Hysteria Continues
The Hysteria Continues, hosted by JA Kerswell, is a slasher film podcast reviewing and discussing films of the subgenre, from 1970s proto-slashers and Italian gialli to 1980s and modern entries. It has 377 episodes released roughly every eight days, with a median length of about 71 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, implying a rate of $40 to $200 per episode. A distinctive detail is its companion website, Hysteria Lives, running since 1998.
A long-running, loyal slasher film audience reached through hour-long reviews
- 377 episodes since 2011 build a dedicated archive of slasher film discussion.
- Apple Podcasts shows 222 ratings averaging 4.7 out of 5, a strong engagement signal.
- Episodes run around 71 minutes, leaving room for a host-read mid-roll.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo monologue, episode review, film retrospective
- Tone
- knowledgeable, irreverent
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 60 to 80 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the website lists collaborations with Vinegar Syndrome, Arrow Films and others as contributor credits, not podcast sponsors.
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Episode titles cover explicit horror films such as TERRIFIER (2016) and DRILLER KILLER (1979), and the slasher subject matter is violent.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.hysteria-lives.co.uk |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id418884138 |
| RSS feed | www.hysteria-lives.co.uk/THC1.xml |
Benchmark score: 18 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 364 - THE RED QUEEN KILLS SEVEN TIMES (1972) / MOZART IS A MURDERER (2 | 2026-10-02 | 1 h 21 min |
| 363 - 555 (1988) | 2026-09-24 | 51 min |
| 362 - DRILLER KILLER (1979) | 2026-08-31 | 1 h 42 min |
| 361 - PITFALL (2025) | 2026-08-24 | 58 min |
| 360 - THE DEATH OF THE JACKAL (1984) and MASSACRE IN RIO GRANDE (1984/ | 2026-07-31 | 1 h 18 min |
| 359 - THE MAJORETTES (1986) | 2026-07-26 | 1 h 12 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 17 days ago, a new one about every 8 days.
A podcast dedicated to the most reviled of horror subgenres - the slasher movie.
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About The Hysteria Continues
The Hysteria Continues is a slasher film podcast hosted by JA Kerswell, author, subgenre critic and founder of the Hysteria Lives website, according to the show's website. Each episode reviews one or more slasher, giallo or proto-slasher films, from 1970s classics to modern releases, with episode titles such as 364 - THE RED QUEEN KILLS SEVEN TIMES (1972). The show has 377 episodes, releases roughly every eight days, and typical episodes run about 71 minutes, per the RSS feed.
Kerswell's website describes him as a contributor to genre releases from Vinegar Syndrome, Arrow Films and Shout Factory, and states that Hysteria Lives has been running since 1998. Apple Podcasts shows 222 ratings with a 4.7 average. The audience is estimated, not published, to be roughly 2,000 to 8,000 listeners per episode, mostly horror and cult film fans in English-speaking countries, and no sponsors were seen in the feed.
Brands that want to reach slasher film enthusiasts can book a host-read mid-roll at an estimated $40 to $200 per episode, depending on the audience estimate. Horror streaming services, genre labels and horror merchandise sellers are the best fit for this audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Hysteria Continues can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Hysteria Continues
How much does The Hysteria Continues charge for a podcast sponsorship?
The estimated rate is $40 to $200 per episode for a host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's own terms.
What is The Hysteria Continues about?
It is a slasher film podcast hosted by JA Kerswell that reviews slasher, giallo and proto-slasher movies from the 1970s to today in roughly hour-long episodes.
How do I contact The Hysteria Continues about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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