In this exclusive interview, I sit down with ICK Movie director Joseph Kahn and star Brandon Routh to talk about their chaotic and nostalgic horror-comedy film. From 2000s music inspiration to how the “ick” reflects modern society’s real-life monsters, this conversation dives into genre, symbolism, satire, Gen Z vs Millennials, and everything strange.We also play a quick "This or That” game and talk about haunted urban legends and whether they’d survive the ick themselves 👀ICK is now playing in select theaters! Ick Release Dates: Ick is scheduled for a limited theatrical release in the United States on July 24, 2025, in New York City and Los Angeles, followed by a wider release on July 27, 2025.👻 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more horror & paranormal content!

05:00 – Intro: What Is the ICK?
06:04 – ICK's 2000s Vibes & Music Nostalgia
07:46 – Favorite Bands: Creed, Blink 182, All-American Rejects
10:01 – Brandon Routh Talks Punk Filmmaking & On-Set Editing Process
11:14 – Why Joseph Kahn Made a Family-Friendly Monster Movie
13:15 – Brandon Routh on Balancing Horror and Comedy
14:52 – Does Comedy Let You Explore Vulnerability in Horror?
17:57 – "This or That” With Joseph Kahn and Brandon Routh
18:15 – Ghosts or Aliens? Joseph’s Take on Life & Death
19:32 – Slimy vs. Prickly
20:19 – Possession vs. Zombie Infection
21:12 – Destroy the ICK or Become One With It?
22:14 – Symbolism Behind the Horror Movie ICK & Classic Monster Lore
25:19 – Do We Ignore Real-Life Monsters in Society?
27:03 – Why the ICK Doesn’t Have an Origin Explained
29:03 – Brandon Routh on Relating to Hank’s Arc & Aging Millennial Vibes
31:01 – ICK Movie Improv Moments That Made It Into the Film
35:07 – Funniest Moments on Set (Without Breaking Character)
37:26 – Cast Members That Blew Them Away
39:37 – TikTok, Gen Z Slang & Social Commentary
41:25 – Easter Eggs for Detention Fans
42:37 – Urban Legends From Their Childhoods
44:42 – Would They Survive the ICK? Final Thoughts
46:30 – Outro & Thanks

Jaws turns 50, and Shark Week is here to settle the score. In this special episode, I share my own childhood shark trauma (yep, baths were terrifying), break down fun facts and production chaos behind Spielberg’s Jaws, and explore how the film became a cultural—and political—phenomenon.

Then, I sit down with marine biologist and Shark Week star Tom “The Blowfish” Hird from Surviving Jaws to ask the big questions:
🦈 Can sharks really chew through boats?
🩱 Are skinny dippers actually at risk?
🎬 What do experts really think about the most iconic shark movie of all time?

Whether you're a shark nerd, horror buff, or Spielberg fan, this episode swims straight into the deep end.

In this episode of Getting Strange with Steffany Strange, we explore the chilling folklore behind The Fae in the woods and sit down for an exclusive Q&A with Ishana Shyamalan, the director of The Watchers. SPOILER ALERT: We break down the film’s eerie themes, its connection to mythology, and Ishana’s experiences working on Servant and stepping into the world of supernatural horror.

But the strange doesn’t stop there. Ishana opens up about a haunting experience in her apartment, leading us into a discussion about the Fae, fairy rings, and the fear of being replaced—a concept deeply rooted in folklore. Could these mysterious forces still be at play today?

Plus, we explore real-life encounters, including a bizarre story about a tiny house that mysteriously vanished and the folklore behind Fairy Traps and portals hidden in nature.

🔮 Timestamps:
✨ 0:00 - Intro: What goes bump in the woods?
✨ 2:17 - The Watchers summary (SPOILERS)
✨ 4:42 - Ishani Shyamalan’s inspirations & her work on Servant
✨ 6:26 - Exclusive Q&A with Ishana Shyamalan
✨ 9:00 - What was haunting Ishana’s apartment?
✨ 10:30 - The Fae are more than just cute…
✨ 13:32 - The fear of being replaced & what lurks in the woods
✨ 13:41 - The portal of the fairy circle
✨ 13:40 - Woman’s mysterious story about a tiny house on her property
✨ 15:36 - What are Fairy Traps?
✨ 16:20 - How to stay safe around Fairy Rings
✨ 16:40 - My friend’s eerie experience with a tiny house that disappeared

This episode is a mix of filmmaking, folklore, and real-life paranormal mysteries—don’t miss it! 🌲👀🔮 #TheWatchers #Folklore #Paranormal