The Veritable Voorhees #7 (Sunday, August 11, 2019) The Veritable Voorhees is about our old friend Jason settling in to a midlife crisis that …continue reading Sunday Strip: The Veritable Voorhees #7
Though widely scorned by fans, “Mother!” for me was a deeply personal, haunting and horrifying tale of female oppression, neglect, and loneliness. I was …continue reading In Defense of Darren Aronofsky’s “mother!”
As part of our censorship series, I talked with the Soskas about their Twitter ban, their thoughts on censoring art, and why we should …continue reading Twittergate 2019: Interview with Jen and Sylvia Soska
Despite its flaws, “Lords of Chaos” is an entertaining and visually captivating film, which effectively captures both mayhem and beauty. Lords of Chaos is …continue reading New on Blu: Lords of Chaos (2018, MVD)
Guillermo del Toro takes his rightful place among Hollywood royalty, while offering a message of hope for the outcasts and acceptance of others. A …continue reading Honoring an Icon: Guillermo del Toro
We chat with accomplished actress Olivia Hussey about her impressive career, from Shakespeare to religious icons to beloved horror classics — and beyond. In 1968, …continue reading Women in Horror Interview: Olivia Hussey
It’s not perfect, but the low budget homage to classic horror, “Blood of the Mummy”, is wrapped in tremendous talent, potential, and passion. From …continue reading Monster’s Pick: Blood of the Mummy (2019)
Like the filmmaker himself, Tobe Hooper’s “Mortuary” doesn’t get enough love. Hopefully, that will change with MVD’s recent Blu-ray release of the film. If …continue reading Marquee Monday: Mortuary (Hooper, 2005)
Hellhole #7 (Sunday, August 4, 2019) Hellhole is about a town perched atop a garden variety Hell Mouth. Creatures, devils, monsters, witches, and the …continue reading Sunday Strip: Hellhole #7 (by Freddy Funbuns)
Larry Fessenden’s “Habit” is a beautifully executed, low budget masterpiece— a realistic and thought provoking vampire and psychological horror film. I came across this …continue reading Retro Review: HABIT (Fessenden, 1995)
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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