Once shockingly chilling, these “Strangers” now feel all too familiar, dooming a solidly executed reboot to a “been there, done that” fate. They say …continue reading Retrospective and Review: The Strangers (Yesterday & Today)
Long after the horror subsides, the hidden indie horror gem “After Midnight” warms the heart; it’s exquisite horror with emotional heft. Those words could …continue reading Love and Horror: After Midnight (2019)
The latest sure-to-be sensation on Shudder, “Suitable Flesh” fantastically weaves together fear, fun, and that other F-word. Something is about to get under the …continue reading Shudder Sunday: Suitable Flesh
Despite some shallow storytelling, “Night Swim” dives into homegrown horror and gives us the first joint venture for two genre powerhouses. American author Ernest …continue reading Movie Night: Night Swim (2024)
2012’s “Silent Night” isn’t high art but a fun holiday horror that reimagines a seasonal classic with enthusiasm, if not originality. It’s a heartwarming …continue reading Attack of the B-Movies: Silent Night (2012)
While you’re in a post-turkey trance, satisfy your seasonal cravings with “Black Friday” — a priceless piece of B-movie holiday horror. Everyone loves taking advantage …continue reading Attack of the B-Movies: Black Friday (2021)
Eli Roth’s eagerly anticipated slasher “Thanksgiving” serves up precisely what the horror holiday season promised, and it’s delicious! From its chilling cold open — …continue reading Movie Night: Thanksgiving (2023)
Pass the gravy, “Thankskilling” is a B-movie holiday treat stuffed full of silliness but satisfying enough to dig into year after year. Though not …continue reading Best of the Worst: Thankskilling
Skybound’s “Redneck” series about Southern vampires and the ties that bind digs deep into fangs and family with bloody brilliance. Blood is thicker than …continue reading Graphic Content: Redneck (Skybound)
A remarkable addition to a popular franchise, “Prey” stands on its own as a smart, sophisticated horror film with a strong feminist bent. When …continue reading One year later, “Prey” stands strong as feminist filmmaking
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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