“Savageland” is a harrowing found footage film that uses haunting imagery and sharp social commentary to expose real-world horrors. “He was easy to dehumanize.” …continue reading Headlines and Horror: Savageland (2015)
“Realm of Satan” explores the Church of Satan in an experimental, visually striking, but surface-level portrait that fails to illuminate. The world of Satanism …continue reading Real 2 Reel: Realm of Satan (2024)
Cage battles prophecy, paranoia, and philosophical angst in “Knowing”—a sci-fi thriller that forgets whether it’s preaching or puzzling. TL;DR: Knowing begins as a compelling …continue reading Cage Match: Knowing (2009)
GenreBlast returns with 11 features, nearly 90 shorts, and a gloriously unclassifiable lineup of horror, sci-fi, fantasy, and cult cinema. There are festivals, and …continue reading GenreBlast IX Brings the Best of Indie Horror and Genre-Bending Cinema
“Weapons” is a bold, twisted, genre-bending ride—parts mystery, dark comedy, and nightmare fuel—with a killer setup and an explosive finale. Following the runaway success …continue reading Movie Night: Weapons (2025)
“ZOMBIECon” is a riotous romp that turns toxic jerks into zombies, celebrating cosplay and found family with gonzo gore, heart, and humor. In the …continue reading Reel Review: ZOMBIECon Vol. 1
If you loved “Together” and its grotesque vision of toxic intimacy, watch these 13 films about the horrors of human connection. Michael Shanks’ Together …continue reading The Merging & The Madness: 13 Essential Films for Fans of “Together”
A hidden found footage gem, “Final Prayer” is a slow-burning descent into religious dread and folk horror with a soul-snatching climax. Note: I’ll be …continue reading Found Friday: Final Prayer/The Borderlands (2013)
“28 Years Later” is a haunting and heart-pounding post-apocalyptic meditation on grief, survival, and the monsters we create in memory. 28 Years Later is …continue reading Digging Deep: 28 Years Later (2025)
A haunting, must-see film, “On Becoming a Guinea Fowl” explores abuse, silence, and the cost of protecting men at the expense of women. Some …continue reading Trauma Bound: On Becoming a Guinea Fowl (2024)
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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