“Esme, My Love” is an unflinching and frequently unfathomable rumination on the complicated relationships between mothers and daughters. One of the great facets of …continue reading Reel Review: Esme, My Love Review
“We Haunt These Woods” is quite a devious and devilish little read from a strong voice in the indie horror scene. Short and sweet, …continue reading Spooky Book Club: We Haunt These Woods
It likely won’t satisfy older, seasoned horror fans, but “Portal Runner” is an interesting entry into the young-adult-oriented horror market. Portal Runner, no relation …continue reading Tubi Tuesday: Portal Runner (2021)
Michael R. Collins’ excellent “Verum Malum” is a quick & dirty (and wonderfully inclusive) little take on cults and demon summoning. One of the …continue reading Summer Book Club: Verum Malum
A short and sweet tale of things that go bump in the night, Heather Miller’s “Knock Knock” is gothic horror done right. Oh Lordy…that …continue reading Summer Book Club: Knock Knock
“Midnight in the City of the Carrion Kid” is a nearly flawless, quick, and captivating read about the space between life and death. One …continue reading Summer Book Club: Midnight In The City Of the Carrion Kid
A collection of themes from classic British horror movies, “Hammer Horror” serves more as a time capsule than a must-hear recording. For Vinyl Vengeance’s …continue reading Vinyl Vengeance: Hammer Horror
Superbly written and heavy on the horror, the Lovecraftian mystery novel “Reanimatrix” isn’t an easy read, but it’s a damn satisfying one. While writing …continue reading Now Read This: Reanimatrix
“Pitch Dark” is a creepy and bloody tale set on a derelict spacecraft adrift in deep space, where no one can hear you…well…you know. …continue reading Now Read This: Pitch Dark
“Woodland Grey” is a lovingly crafted and slow-burning psychological creeper that aims high but doesn’t quite reach its full potential. Reviewed as a screener …continue reading Panic Fest: Woodland Grey (2022)
Guilty Pleasures
Guilty Pleasures
She’s a lover, he’s a fighter. Together, they’re CHEER AND LOATHING. Tune in to hear your hosts, Stephanie (Cheer) and Casey (Loathing), clash over the films they love — and the ones they love to hate.
Guilty Pleasures: Holiday Special Featuring “Elves”
In this holiday extravaganza episode of Guilty Pleasures, join hosts Stephanie, Kelly, and our newest addition, Jonathan (Jack was tied up in tinsel and couldn't join us), as they unwrap the bizarre and unhinged world of holiday cinema. They dive into the depths of Elves, a film that's as chaotic as it is entertaining. It's a sleigh full of questionable decisions, diabolical dialogue, absurd plot twists, wildly offensive antics, and unhinged holiday mischief.
And that's not all! In the second half of the podcast, join your festive cinephile friends for a look at four more ”nutty as a fruitcake” holiday treats: A New York Christmas Wedding, Elf Bowling, A Medea Christmas, and Jack Frost. Plus, we each offer a bonus Christmas flick guaranteed to make you say, ”Ho, Ho, HO-LY Hell!”
Expect laughter, disbelief, and a spirited debate about what truly makes a movie a guilty pleasure. Don't miss this festive journey through the weirdest corners of holiday films!
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