Acting as the Ghost of VHS Past, “Santa Claws” shows audiences a hilarious look at an inept but well intentioned attempt at Christmas horror! …continue reading 50 Years of Holiday Horror: Santa Claws (1996)
The reimagining of “BLACK CHRISTMAS” has been attacked for its overtly feminist themes, but the backlash reflects a culture the film seeks to combat. …continue reading A Season of Sexism: The “Black Christmas” Backlash
“The Lonely Host” is a stand out horror short that is well presented, with plenty of suspense to keep you hooked; a definite must-see. …continue reading Horror Short: The Lonely Host
Every town has urban legends. In “Pickaxe”, one town’s legend comes back to life, leaving a bloodbath like none other in its wake. If …continue reading Reel Review: Pickaxe (2019)
The shocking murder of a teenage girl leads homicide detectives down a rabbit-hole of lies and betrayal in this eccentric but flawed first novel. …continue reading Now Read This: Sarah Luger (Sebastian Corbascio)
Featuring a Nazi conspiracy, evil elves, and an alcoholic Santa, 1989’s “Elves” is easily one of the strangest and most unique Christmas horror movies. …continue reading 50 Years of Holiday Horror: Elves (1989)
Graphic but stylish, “Filth” takes us on a wild ride through the eyes of an amnesia-stricken hitman who is desperate to uncover his past. …continue reading Horror Short: Filth (Adam Ciolfi, 2019)
A priest must choose between his allegiance to a centuries-long battle with shape-shifting nuns and the passions of his own heart in “The Gargouille”. …continue reading Now Read This: The Gargouille (Xander Bailey)
Revisiting “Signs”: A long overdue chat with Editor, Barbara Tulliver, ACE, about working with M. Night Shyamalan to craft his briliant, sci-fi drama. M. …continue reading Cuts & Guts: Editor Barbara Tulliver, ACE
Whether you’re into slashers, haunted forests, or home invasions, there’s a great spooky book out there for every kind of horror fan! As a …continue reading What to Read Based on Your Favorite Scary Movies
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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