Gray Matter: An Acid Horror Anthology Podcast

Gray Matter: An Acid Horror Anthology Podcast

Welcome to Gray Matter Video, the only video rental store where you can find tapes telling 'true' tales of horrific transformation, bodily destruction, and death from all across the dimensional spectrum.


With a blend of original stories from author Jonathan Inbody in the proud tradition of Carpenter and Cronenberg, and modern adaptations of classic Weird Fiction tales from authors like H.P. Lovecraft and Edgar Allan Poe, this full-cast scifi-horror anthology explores the blurred line between psychology and biology alongside the flawed and fragile depths of human nature when faced with the hideous unknown.


At Gray Matter, everything is horribly, brutally possible. Will you let it get under your skin?

Recent Episodes

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29 - Hardwired
Nov. 13, 2024

29 - Hardwired

An overworked nurse struggling to decide whether or not to save the life of the man she hit with her car begins to suspect he may not be human at all.  CW: Includes themes and depictions of Traumatic Bodily Harm, Body Horror…
2nd Anniversary Minisode & 'From Beyond' Reading
Oct. 28, 2024

2nd Anniversary Minisode & 'From Beyond' Reading

Jumpscare! Jon pops into the feed for a couple of updates and a reading of H.P. Lovecraft’s classic story ‘From Beyond.’    Gray Matter Patreon (Creative Commentaries #1-3 available now FREE!) -   Gray Matter Youtube Channel…
28 - Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar
Oct. 16, 2024

28 - Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar

A broadcast news reporter is recruited by a reclusive millionaire to document an attempt to metaphysically prolong his death... and discover what waits on the other side.  Adapted from "The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar" …
27 - War of the Worlds: Part Three - Paradise Lost
Sept. 18, 2024

27 - War of the Worlds: Part Three - Paradise Lost

High above the ruins of Horse Hill, West Virginia, two mine workers map the future of the human race.  Adapted from "The War of the Worlds" by H.G. Wells.  CW: Includes themes and depictions of Apocalyptic Events, Body Horro…
26 - War of the Worlds: Part Two - Purgatory
Sept. 4, 2024

26 - War of the Worlds: Part Two - Purgatory

The townsfolk of Horse Hill become their best and worst selves as the invasion continues.  Adapted from "The War of the Worlds" by H.G. Wells.  CW: Includes themes and depictions of Apocalyptic Events, Body Horror, Cosmic Ho…
25 - War of the Worlds: Part One - Inferno
Aug. 20, 2024

25 - War of the Worlds: Part One - Inferno

The inhabitants of a small mountain town in West Virginia are thrown into the middle of an alien invasion.  Adapted from "The War of the Worlds" by H.G. Wells.  CW: Includes themes and depictions of Apocalyptic Events, Body …
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Recent Blog Posts

Acid Horror History #3 - Bad Trip: Acid Culture, Dialectical Materialism, and Altered States (1980)

I’ve asked the question; What is Acid Horror? But now I want to explore it, prod it like a surgeon with a knife - pick apart the bits and pieces that make it up. Join me for this retrospective series of short essays as we explore the media whi…

Acid Horror History #2 - We Are Legion: The Body Without Organs and The Thing (1982)

I’ve asked the question; What is Acid Horror? But now I want to explore it, prod it like a surgeon with a knife - pick apart the bits and pieces that make it up. Join me for this retrospective series of short essays as we explore the media whi…

Acid Horror History #1 - Death, Decay, and The Fly

I’ve asked the question; What is Acid Horror? But now I want to explore it, prod it like a surgeon with a knife - pick apart the bits and pieces that make it up. Join me for this retrospective series of short essays as we explore the media whi…
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Reviews

"Stays very true to its Lovecraftian roots, I like that you can tell what influences the writer had for each story even without reading the podcast description. I'm not usually one for sci-fi horror, …"

lyscookie | July 23, 2024

Goosebumps for Adults

"Gray Matter has easily become my favorite podcast to listen to. It’s so easy to get lost in the stories. From the script writing, to the acting, to the sound effects and editing, this podcast is very…"

LindsDing21 | Feb. 8, 2024

Nostalgic, Creepy, & Disturbing in all the right ways!

"I went into this podcast without any expectations. Gray Matter gave me the nostalgic feel of when I was a kid walking down to Family Video or Blockbuster. The podcast production values are top notch …"

RGV789 | Nov. 1, 2022

Nostalgic and Creepy

"If you’re looking for a podcast to time travel back to your days as a kid wandering the horror movie shelves at your local video VHS rental store, this is for you."

Max wilton | May 21, 2023

I can’t get over how good this is

"It’s so ridiculously 80’s cosmic sci fi horror. I love it. Only wish it was weekly instead of monthly!"

Sinestro | July 16, 2023
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