OMINOUS THRILL

A full-cast dark fiction anthology of horror, thrillers, and suspense. Each episode features a new character-driven horror story that spans genres of psychological horror, thrillers, suspense, creature features, and grounded tales where obsession, love, rage, and revenge clash in the murky worlds of the supernatural and paranormal. It’s Black Mirror meets Silent Hill meets American Horror Story - where the monster is always very close to home. Every thrilling Ominous Thrill tale is fully dramatized and created in Dolby Atmos for stunning 3D Spatial Audio to fully immerse you in these creepy and devious stories. For the most intense experience, we recommend listening on headphones or earbuds. Ominous Thrill is created by the acclaimed sound designer and director Jeff Schmidt, the creative force behind the vivid and immersive sounds of fiction-podcast thrillers Blood Ties and Aftershock and true crime mega-hit Dr. Death. If you enjoy OMINOUS THRILL, please leave a positive rating and a short review. Or tell a friend who loves good horror, Thriller, or Suspenseful fiction! Learn more about OMINIOUS THRILL at https://ominousthrill.com/ OMINOUS THRILL is a proud member of the Fable and Folly network of Fiction Audio podcasts. Support our sponsors and partners here: https://fableandfolly.com/partners/

Episodes

ADVICE AFTER DARK

May 9, 2024 • 53 mins

Late-night radio host Bella Donna delivers extreme advice to the delight and horror of her audience until creepy and dangerous listener Trevor forces her to confront the brutal consequences of her show. Created, Written, Directed, & Sound Designed by Jeff Schmidt Starring: Caitlynn Elizabeth as Bella Donna Ethan Haslam as Brad Catherine Ballantyne as Pamela Eliot as Trevor Jolene Andersen as 911 Operator Merideth Nudo as Colleen an...

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SECRET IN SILVER FALLS

April 11, 2024 • 34 mins

When mysterious blasts rock the small town of Silver Falls in 1984, two nuclear engineers, Nicole and Daniel, and their teen daughter Morgan must confront suspicious townsfolk Ned and survive the horrific results of their secretive work. This Cold War-era creature feature blends a bit of the horror classic "The Thing" with a sprinkle of "Annihilation," a dash of "Them," and a sprig of "Lovecraft Country." Stir well, and enjoy! Crea...

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BEING TRUE

March 14, 2024 • 23 mins

Stuart hits his breaking point in a business deal and turns to the dark web to order its "termination." But the mysterious woman who answers his call may have even darker needs of her own. Beware, this one's short but devious, violent, and sexy. 😎 OMINOUS THRILL is created, written, directed, and sound designed by Jeff Schmidt for Jeff Schmidt Productions, LLC. CAST: Lilith - JOLENE ANDERSEN Stuart - JACOB BETTS Additional voices ...

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THE RIDE

February 15, 2024 • 35 mins

A ride to the airport turns bizarre for Kira when an uninvited passenger joins her, and the quirky driver proves to have a more nefarious destination in mind. Be warned - you may never use a ride share again after listening to this episode. (Inspired by real events) OMINOUS THRILL is created, written, directed, and sound designed by Jeff Schmidt for Jeff Schmidt Productions, LLC. CAST: Kira - Rachel Griffin Jake - Jonathan Cahil Ar...

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SLEEP TIGHT

February 15, 2024 • 45 mins

Nina's professional life takes a hit after a long bout of insomnia. When business acquaintance Toby introduces her to a new sleep therapy called "Sleep Tight." she reluctantly agrees. But when side effects include nightmares of brutal murders that seem to come true, Nina's mother, Vivian, must finally divulge a dark family secret. OMINOUS THRILL is created, written, directed, and sound-designed by Jeff Schmidt for Jeff Schmidt Prod...

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Ominous Thrill Teaser

January 22, 2024 • 2 mins

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Episodes

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BEING TRUE

THE RIDE

SLEEP TIGHT

Ominous Thrill Teaser

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ADVICE AFTER DARK

SECRET IN SILVER FALLS