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15. The True Story of the Headless Horseman & Sleepy Hollow with J.W. Ocker
01:17:26||Season 1, Ep. 15In a Special Halloween crossover, Somewhere in the Skies and Somewhere on the Screen are exploring one of America's greatest ghost stories: The Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow!Ryan welcomes bestselling author J.W. Ocker to discuss his new book, Chasing the Headless Horseman. They uncover the true history behind Washington Irving's legendary tale, the possible identity of the real Headless Horseman, and why Ichabod Crane may have been the villain all along. They also explore Sleepy Hollow's transformation into a Halloween destination, the films and television shows that immortalized the legend, and Irving's surprising connection to another holiday. Was the Headless Horseman really a ghost, or has the truth been hiding in plain sight for over 200 years? Saddle up for a journey into history, horror, and Halloween folklore! đOrder CHASING THE HEADLESS HORSEMAN: https://a.co/d/0hTqMykdOrder all of J.W. Ockers's books and learn more: https://www.oddthingsiveseen.com/Support on Patreon: https://patreon.com/SomewhereontheScreenPodSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SomewhereontheScreenPodFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/somewherescreenpod/© Ryan Sprague 2026. All Rights Reserved.#HeadlessHorseman #SleepyHollow #Halloween #WashingtonIrving #GhostStories
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14. BIGFOOT ON FILM: From Real Sasquatch Hunts to Hollywood Horror
01:32:21||Season 1, Ep. 14Ryan is joined by longtime friend and colleague Andrew Sanford for a journey into the strange world of Sasquatch! First, Andrew takes us behind the scenes of his real-life Bigfoot investigation deep in the wilderness of British Columbia for the television series, Mysteries Decoded. What did he discover while searching for North America's most elusive cryptid? Then, it's a double feature of hairy proportions as they review the terrifying found-footage horror film, Willow Creek (2013), starring former guest, Bryce Johnson, and the wildly unconventional The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then the Bigfoot (2018), starring Sam Elliott.Two radically different films. One legendary creature. Which movie delivers the ultimate Bigfoot experience, and which one gets lost in the woods? Join us for cryptids, cinema, and a whole lot of squatch!Follow Andrew on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/halfwhitesonofablackman/Support on Patreon: https://patreon.com/SomewhereontheScreenPodSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SomewhereontheScreenPodFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/somewherescreenpod/© Ryan Sprague 2026. All Rights Reserved.#Bigfoot #WillowCreek #Sasquatch #MovieReviews #SomewhereOnTheScreen
13. STREET FIGHTER: A Knockout Cast... But a Total Mess?
14:51||Season 1, Ep. 13The new STREET FIGHTER movie delivers explosive martial arts, stunning visuals, and a star-studded cast, but does this video game adaptation actually land a knockout punch? Ryan reviews the latest film starring Noah Centineo, Andrew Koji, Jason Momoa, Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, and David Dastmalchian, breaking down its incredible fight sequences, questionable comedy, and chaotic storytelling. From nostalgic 90s aesthetics to standout performances and missed opportunities, is Street Fighter a worthy adaptation or another video game movie disaster?Watch "A Special Day" short horror movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1j11nxykEQ&t=2sSupport on Patreon: https://patreon.com/SomewhereontheScreenPodSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SomewhereontheScreenPodFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/somewherescreenpod/© Ryan Sprague 2026. All Rights Reserved.#MovieReview #StreetFighter #StreetFighterMovie #Movies #StreetFighter2026
12. SIGNS: Does M. Night Shyamalanâs Alien Invasion Movie Still Hold Up?
01:01:29||Season 1, Ep. 12Itâs time to look to the skies as Somewhere on the Screen revisits one of the most memorable alien movies of the early 2000s: M. Night Shyamalanâs SIGNS.Ryan joins J.M. McNab, Blain Watters, and Robert LaRonde of the Rewatchability podcast for a hilarious deep dive into the 2002 sci-fi thriller starring Mel Gibson and Joaquin Phoenix. From crop circles and mysterious lights to that unforgettable birthday-party footage, SIGNS helped introduce an entire generation to a very different kind of alien invasion movie. Grab your tin-foil hats, keep a glass of water nearby, and join us for a funny, nostalgic, and occasionally ufological rewatch of SIGNS on Somewhere on the Screen.Subscribe to Rewatchability Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3JmABaU8Jsvs5yAVD4yYcMSupport on Patreon: https://patreon.com/SomewhereontheScreenPodSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SomewhereontheScreenPodFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/somewherescreenpod/© Ryan Sprague 2026. All Rights Reserved.#Signs #SignsMovie #MNightShyamalan #AlienMovies #UFOs #SciFiHorror #MovieReview #SomewhereOnTheScreen
11. THE UPRISING: A Secret Origin Story for a Legendary Outlaw?
22:33||Season 1, Ep. 11Ryan reviews THE UPRISING, the latest historical action epic from director Paul Greengrass (The Bourne Trilogy, Captain Phillips), starring Andrew Garfield, Woody Norman, and Katherine Waterston Set during England's bloody Peasants' Revolt of 1381, the film follows a grieving farmer who helps ignite a rebellion against a ruthless monarchy. But does Greengrass's signature handheld camerawork and relentless intensity bring this medieval uprising to life, or does the chaos overwhelm the story? Also... (SPOILER ALERT) is this a secret origin story of Robin Hood? Join Ryan as he breaks down the performances, action, historical accuracy, surprising ending, and whether The Uprising is worth your time.The Uprising also features Cosmo Jarvis, Jamie Bell, Thomasin McKenzie, and Tom Hollander, and Sky Yang and is produced by Blumhouse. Support on Patreon: https://patreon.com/SomewhereontheScreenPodSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SomewhereontheScreenPodFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/somewherescreenpod/© Ryan Sprague 2026. All Rights Reserved.#MovieReview #TheUprising #AndrewGarfield #RobinHood #PaulGreengrass #SomewhereOnTheScreen
10. THE SOCIAL RECKONING: Is Aaron Sorkinâs Sequel Worth the Wait?
20:03||Season 1, Ep. 10Aaron Sorkin returns to the world of Facebook with THE SOCIAL RECKONING, the follow-up to The Social Network. Starring Jeremy Strong as Mark Zuckerberg, Mikey Madison as whistleblower Frances Haugen, and Jeremy Allen White as journalist Jeff Horwitz, the film exposes the darker side of social media, corporate power, and the battle for accountability. Ryan Sprague reviews the performances, Sorkinâs direction, and the filmâs timely message. Has social media become more dangerous than we ever imagined?Support on Patreon: https://patreon.com/SomewhereontheScreenPodSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SomewhereontheScreenPodFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/somewherescreenpod/© Ryan Sprague 2026. All Rights Reserved.#MovieReview #Facebook #TheSocialReckoning #SocialMedia #JeremyStrong #JeremyAllenWhite #MikeyMadison #AaronSorkin
9. NO ONE WILL SAVE YOU: A Modern Alien Horror Classic?
01:28:51||Season 1, Ep. 9Ryan is joined by actors and filmmakers Andrew Sanford and Nick Westemeyer to review the sci-fi horror film NO ONE WILL SAVE YOU, written and directed by Brian Duffield and starring Kaitlyn Dever. What begins as a terrifying home invasion quickly becomes a fight for survival as a young woman confronts extraterrestrial visitors... and the painful secrets of her own past. Ryan, Andrew, and Nick break down the filmâs alien designs, UFO and abduction imagery, nearly dialogue-free storytelling, Kaitlyn Deverâs performance, and that unforgettable ending. Does No One Will Save You deserve a place among the best modern alien-invasion horror films?Follow Nick Westemeyer: https://www.instagram.com/nwestemeyer/ Follow Andrew Sanford: https://www.instagram.com/halfwhitesonofablackman/ Support on Patreon: https://patreon.com/SomewhereontheScreenPod Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SomewhereontheScreenPod Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/somewherescreenpod/ © Ryan Sprague 2026. All Rights Reserved. #HorrorMovies #SciFiHorror #MovieReview #NoOneWillSaveYou #AlienMovies #AlienHorror #UFOs #SomewhereOnTheScreen