“Sawed Off” feels like the offspring of “Groundhog Day” and “Evil Dead” — with more horror than humor; effective but not entirely satisfying. The …continue reading Reel Review: Sawed Off (2022)
We talk to writer, director, editor, and SFX wizard Damien Leone about the hotly anticipated — and insanely good — “Terrifier 2”. Art the Clown has …continue reading Interview with Damien Leone for “Terrifier 2”
Nostalgia rules in “Brainscan” — a high-tech horror that banked on a breakout child star and a really strong movie monster. A high school …continue reading The Daily Dig: Brainscan (1994)
“Esme, My Love” is an unflinching and frequently unfathomable rumination on the complicated relationships between mothers and daughters. One of the great facets of …continue reading Reel Review: Esme, My Love Review
We creep into spooky season on the podcast with a look at the ties that bind and suffocate as we discuss “Byzantium” and “Hellbender”. …continue reading Not Your Final Girl: Monster-Daughter Bonding
An underappreciated genre gem, “Dark Night of the Scarecrow” avoids the slasher traps and benefits from veteran actors who play evil well. A mentally …continue reading The Daily Dig: Dark Night of the Scarecrow (1981)
Carlota Pereda’s unflinching and uncompromising “Piggy” is a brutal masterpiece of psychological horror and the effects of bullying. Carlota Pereda’s Piggy was recently awarded …continue reading Fantastic Fest 2022: Piggy
It’s not terrible, but the American remake of “Goodnight Mommy” suffers greatly in comparison to the more disturbing and creative original. By now, it …continue reading Terror Tuesdays: Goodnight Mommy (2022)
Jacquelyn Stolos’ first novel “Edendale” is a layered and uniquely millennial take on the eco-horror genre. From page one, Edendale is a slow burn. …continue reading Now Read This: Edendale
Filled with lots of Halloween pranks but little substance, “Trick or Treats” forgot to have a “bad guy” until it was too late to …continue reading The Daily Dig: Trick or Treats (1982)
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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