We discuss the shiny new holiday horror Slasher Santa brought us this year: “A Creature Was Stirring” and “It’s a Wonderful Knife”. We begin, …continue reading Adventures in Movies: Holiday Horror 2023
If you’re looking for a non-traditional holiday horror film that’s more ferocious than festive, “The Day of the Beast” is essential viewing. In this …continue reading Donna Tha Dead: The Day of the Beast (1995)
Few evil entities can beat the unholy trifecta of clowns, dolls, and nuns — and we look at some of the most insidious and iconic …continue reading Clowns, Dolls, and Nuns: An Unholy Trifecta
“Mother Krampus” stuffs an awful lot into its holiday horror stocking, but overindulgence — even at the holidays — can bring bad tidings. Oh boy. I …continue reading Holiday Horror: Mother Krampus (2017)
With sizzling, authentic dialogue and stellar performances, “As We Know It” is a light, highly entertaining addition to the zombie subgenre. Infected Soy Milk …continue reading Reel Review: As We Know It (2023)
“Antrum” may have gained fame by cleverly courting controversy, but the film’s arresting style and emotional core keep it relevant. Antrum: The Deadliest Film …continue reading Taboo Tuesday: Antrum (The Deadliest Film Ever Made)
If you think you’ve unwrapped all the best holiday horror offerings, “The Christmas Tapes” is a worthwhile genre gift you may have missed. A …continue reading Tubi Tuesday: The Christmas Tapes (2022)
On its anniversary, we explore the history and legacy of Universal’s most sympathetic monster, inspired by real-life horror, “The Wolf Man”. With 1941’s The …continue reading Horror History: The Wolf Man (1941)
If you crave a blood-soaked festive vibe with plenty of violence and laughs, check out the zombie musical “Anna and the Apocalypse”. Here at …continue reading Holiday Horror: Anna and the Apocalypse (2017)
Film or story, dream or nightmare, Candyman’s name will carry through the halls of film and urban legend history, refusing to be erased. Considering …continue reading Politics of Horror: Candyman (History and Legend)
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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