Nicolas Cage steals the show with a gloriously unhinged performance in “Sympathy for the Devil”—a chaotic, character-driven thriller. It’s Mystery Thriller week. The random …continue reading Cage Match: Sympathy for the Devil (2023)
“Inception” may be called sci-fi, but this dream-bending spectacle is really a horror film about guilt, grief, and the fragility of reality. When Inception …continue reading Horror Court: Inception (2010)
“Lowlifes” is a must-watch Tubi Original that subverts horror expectations with razor-sharp wit, thrilling twists, and blood-soaked fun. If you’re prowling Tubi’s dark corridors …continue reading Tubi Tuesday: Lowlifes (2025)
Perhaps it’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but “The Woman in the Yard” hit me where it hurt, and it’s the kind of potent …continue reading Digging Deep: The Woman in the Yard
“Bring Them Down” is a stark descent into guilt and vengeance—a beautifully crafted but emotionally devastating thriller. Let’s get this out of the way: …continue reading Mubi Monday: Bring Them Down (2025)
The “Horror Heals” podcast explores the surprising and profound ways the horror genre aids in healing from trauma and building community. In today’s chaotic …continue reading Interview: Horror Heals Podcast
Those able to stomach the dark themes will find “The Rule of Jenny Pen” a fascinating rumination on power dynamics and ageing. Back in the …continue reading Shudder Sunday: The Rule of Jenny Pen
Tarantino and Rodriguez’s “Grindhouse” was a 2007 double-feature experiment that bombed initially but carved out a significant cult legacy. In 2007, Quentin Tarantino and …continue reading Horror History: Grindhouse (2007)
From the creator of “Hell House LLC” comes “825 Forest Road”, a slow-burning ghost story steeped in trauma and full of creeping dread. Stephen …continue reading Shudder Sunday: 825 Forest Road
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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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