From Freddy Krueger to Jason Voorhees, these slasher classics prove that blood-soaked mayhem and face-melting riffs go hand in hand. Horror and heavy metal …continue reading Blood, Guts, and Guitar Riffs: Slasher Films and Heavy Metal
The Calling Hours Horror Podcast 2.10: How Marijuana and “Stoners” Are Portrayed in Genre Films (Air Date: 1.16.18) ABOUT THIS EPISODE: “One of the thing …continue reading The Calling Hours 2.10: Pot in Horror
Robert Eggers’ sumptuous reimagining of “Nosferatu” masterfully bridges German Expressionism with Victorian sexual repression. Given his previous works, one can see the attraction for …continue reading Reel Review: Nosferatu (2024)
“Winchester” is a decent ghost story if you don’t expect it to live up to the lore of its chilling (somewhat) true premise. I’m …continue reading In Defense of: Winchester (2018)
Upon its release, “Jaws” scared and scarred a generation, and nearly 50 years later, it maintains its grip on our collective conscience. When Jaws …continue reading Kindertrauma: The Lasting Impact of “Jaws”
“Teeth” has achieved cult acclaim for the clever way it addresses the female fear of victimization alongside the male fear of emasculation. Vagina dentata. …continue reading Reversing the Victim Stereotype: “Teeth” and Female Agency
In the hilarious, wildly entertaining ’80s horror homage “Frankie Freako”, an uptight man’s life is transformed into a puppet-filled carnival. “Call if you dare: …continue reading Movie Night: Frankie Freako (2024)
Whether he’d be keen to admit it or not, rising genre star Fede Alvarez seems continually drawn to films that share a lot of …continue reading Fede Alvarez: Closeted Lovecraft Nerd?
Coralie Fargeat’s “Revenge” is a bold reclaiming of a problematic subgenre that masterfully shifts the narrative of justifiable vengeance. At first glance, Coralie Fargeat’s …continue reading Digging Deep: Revenge (2018)
We talk with rising artist Hope River about her project Fear of a Black Planet, her inspirations, her process, and Black Horror. Next month, …continue reading Artist Spotlight: Hope River
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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