FANGIRLING Interviews TWILIGHT Director Catherine Hardwicke and Busts Horror Tropes

FangirlingOpens in a new tab is Nerdist’s celebration of all things fandom. We’re bringing you some of the newest voices across technology, science, gaming, entertainment, and more for deep discussions you won’t find anywhere else. We invite anyone with nerdy passions to join us in the joy of pop culture and fandom every week. It’s never too early to start celebrating All Hallows’ Eve! Nerdist partakes in the happiness of Halloween all month long with NerdoweenOpens in a new tab, highlighting some of the spookiest, scariest, and spoopiest movies, books, television series, games, and more. Fangirling joined in the Halloween fun in this week’s spooktacular episode.

Fangirling hosts Markeia McCartyOpens in a new tab and Dani FernandezOpens in a new tab are joined by guest hosts Erika IshiiOpens in a new tab (Geek & Sundry) and Riley SilvermanOpens in a new tab (Nerdist) this week and kick off the show with a chat about their favorite horror movies.Then, Nerdist‘s Amy Vorpahl feels like she’s in a horror movie when she braves the Trick ‘r Treat maze at Universal Studios HollywoodOpens in a new tab.Safe and sound back at Fangirling HQ, Jessica Chobot (Vogue LeaderOpens in a new tab) stops by for another “take my money now” edition of The Nerdist Lookbook. Alex Monroe x Doctor Who jewelryOpens in a new tab, Musterbrand’s Marvel collectionOpens in a new tab, and RockLove’s Snow White Poison Apple RingOpens in a new tab are all on the list of what’s caught Jessica’s eye this week.And you don’t want to miss the hosts spinning the Wheel of Horror, busting horror movie tropes (literally), and revealing what currently has them fangirling. Also! Nerdist editor-in-chief Rachel Heine conducts a retrospective interview with Twilight director Catherine HardwickeOpens in a new tab. Watch the interview:[brightcove video_id=”5850461400001″ brightcove_account_id=”3653334524001″ brightcove_player_id=”rJs2ZD8x”]Twilight is in theaters on October 21st and 23rd and out on 4K on October 23rd.Don’t miss new episodes of Fangirling every Thursday on Facebook, AlphaOpens in a new tab, and right here on Nerdist. New Alpha members, use the code FANGIRLING for a 60-day trial.What’s your favorite horror movie? Tell us in the comments.