“The Head Hunter” is a beautifully executed, genre-bending masterpiece — and the best, underappreciated indie horror film of 2019. The Head Hunter (2018) is …continue reading Streaming on Shudder: The Head Hunter (2018)
Though it often gets a bad rap violence and victimization of women, the horror genre is surprisingly feminist; far more so than other genres. …continue reading Why Horror is the Most Feminist Genre
This February marks the 11th Annual Women in Horror Month (WiHM), a grassroots initiative to showcase the underrepresented work of women in the genre. …continue reading Women in Horror Month 2020
As we gear up for Women in Horror Month, we’re going to dive into the lore of the wailing harbingers of death: the female …continue reading Ominous Origins: The Banshee
One part Lovecraftian horror, one part creature-feature slasher, “The Barge People” is a mixed bag that starts slow but ends strong. The Barge People …continue reading From Beyond: The Barge People
Horror has always reflected the fears of the time, and there are good reasons why modern horror keeps dipping into the Orwellian well of …continue reading Unpacking Our Cultural Obsession with 1984
Though not as gripping as “Get Out,” strong performances and thrilling action make Jordan Peele’s “Us” an admirable follow up to his dazzling debut. …continue reading Reel Review: Us (2019)
This movie adaptation of the infamous children’s book delivers on the scares but falls short in the treatment of its sole character of color. …continue reading Scary Stories: The Terror of Unaddressed Racism
“Prevenge” is a unique, female-driven slasher about a pregnant woman whose unborn baby may, or may not, be pulling the strings on a slew …continue reading Terror Tuesday: Prevenge (2016)
Banned, censored and outlawed, this week’s Tubi Tuesday is “Eaten Alive” — an unsettling horror film that leaves you feeling a little grimy. Horror …continue reading Tubi Tuesday: Eaten Alive (1976)
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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