We go beyond the surface thrills of “M3GAN” to explore the titular character as a mechanical materialization of menacing female intelligence. As we anxiously …continue reading Digging Deep: M3GAN (2022)
“It Feeds” is a visually striking tale of psychic trauma and demonic terror that grips from its eerie opening to its pulse-pounding finale. Canadian …continue reading Panic Fest 2025: It Feeds
Forget dark alleys; horror has infiltrated mainstream pop culture, from high fashion to TikTok, proving its pervasive and adaptable nature. When people think of …continue reading Unexpected Places Horror Pops Up in Pop Culture
Dive into “Death to Metal,” a unique horror-comedy rooted in Dubuque’s real metal scene, blending gore with genuine Midwestern charm. In my last entry, …continue reading Tubi Tuesday: Death to Metal (2019)
If you are a fan of shock cinema that holds a mirror to society, Ari Aster’s student film “The Strange Thing About the Johnsons” …continue reading Taboo Tuesday: The Strange Thing About The Johnsons
The phrase, ‘It’s always the quiet ones’ never rang as true as it does with the lead character in the excellent “A Young Man …continue reading Reel Review: A Young Man With High Potential (2018)
Lady Luck might be fickle, but these seven cinematic spins on casino terror are a sure bet for a night of high-stakes horror and …continue reading Seven Deadly Spins: Casino Thrillers
Delve into the sinister lore of horror-themed casino games and expose the dark secrets that will chill you to the bone. Many people are …continue reading Exploring the Dark Lore of Horror-Themed Casino Games
Mutant ape-human hybrids and mad scientists may sound like a recipe for wild fun, but does the B-movie flick “The Rise of the Beast” …continue reading Untold Horrors: The Rise of the Beast
“The Rule of Jenny Pen” explores the overlooked horror of aging and how society’s dismissal of the elderly creates fertile ground for terror. Let …continue reading Digging Deep: The Rule of Jenny Pen
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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