Gorgeous and deeply unnerving, the religious folk horror “The Severed Sun” is a witchy and rebellious scream that deserves to be heard. “In the …continue reading Reel Review: The Severed Sun
Dreams for Dead Cats Productions has finally released its spellbinding new horror short, “The Return of the Nacken,” and it’s everything. Do not question, …continue reading Short Horror: The Return of the Nacken (2024)
An effective score is the unsung hero of horror, and we honor the five hauntingly sublime scores nominated for a 2024 Fangoria Chainsaw Award. …continue reading For Your Consideration: Best Score (2023-24 Horror)
Exquisitely crafted, “Daughter of the Sun” delivers both rural melancholy and Lovecraftian horror in a way that’s sublime and shattering. Sometimes, a movie comes …continue reading CFF 2024: Daughter of the Sun
Folk horror at its most haunting, “A Guide to Becoming an Elm Tree” is a beautiful and melancholic look at grief and selfish desire. …continue reading CFF 2024: A Guide to Becoming an Elm Tree
“NOCLIP” is a disorienting, unnerving found footage nightmare—a deceptively simple concept that does so much with so little. The idea behind liminal space is …continue reading CFF 2024: NOCLIP
“Sweet Relief” is an atypical slasher exploring small-town America’s underbelly; it’s slow-burn, think-outside-the-box horror at its finest. Take 1 (Jamie Marino) Sweet Relief, from …continue reading CFF 2024: Sweet Relief
“Hunting for the Hag” proves there are surprises left in found footage, even for a film that takes us into the woods for some …continue reading UFF 2024: Hunting for the Hag
An unexpected standout of the Unnamed Footage Fest, “Jeffrey’s Hell” really challenges what found footage can be and leaves a lasting impact. Jeffrey’s Hell …continue reading UFF 2024: Jeffrey’s Hell
With game actors, spot-on authenticity, plenty of wit and humor, and some satisfying scares, “Haunted Ulster Live” is an absolute joy. In the tradition …continue reading UFF 2024: Haunted Ulster Live
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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