
Sadistic is a cinematic original horror podcast delivering short-form, immersive nightmares for fans of psychological horror, supernatural suspense, sci-fi terror, thriller podcasts, and dark audio drama. Created, written, edited, and produced by Jon Saks, the series blends the atmospheric dread of John Carpenter with the character-driven unease of Stephen King, while carving out a bold voice all its own. From UFO encounters and alien visitations to deep-sea monsters, haunted houses, artificial intelligence gone wrong, unsettling children, folklore, true crime obsession, serial killers, and the quiet horror of everyday life — Sadistic explores fear in all its forms: cosmic, technological, domestic, and deeply human.While many episodes function as gripping standalone scary stories, an interconnected mythology unfolds beneath the surface. Characters reappear. Timelines overlap. Hidden easter eggs and recurring threads reward attentive listeners, transforming the series into a layered hor