Being a horror connoisseur isn’t just about which films you watch, it’s also about how you watch them. Treat the genre with the respect …continue reading What’s the Best Way to Watch Horror Films?
On the surface, “The Gatehouse” is a fantasy horror film about a haunted gatehouse near an ancient forest, but it’s firmly rooted in powerful …continue reading Reel Review: The Gatehouse (2016)
With no escape, no defense, and no lifelines, clever writers are skilled at eliminating a victim’s chance of survival in a horror film. To really …continue reading Tricks of the Trade: Disenabling the Victims
There’s definitely something wrong with Esther in 2009’s “Orphan”, a shocking and suspenseful twist on the ‘bad seed’ sub genre. Orphan is a 2009 …continue reading Reel Review: Horror Thriller “Orphan” (2009)
While not perfect, Sightings gets high marks for treading new territory in the space alien sub genre and serving up a lot to chew …continue reading Reel Review: Sightings (2017)
Julia Ducournau’s RAW (aka GRAVE) is a stunningly artistic take on modern cannibalism, neatly wrapped up as a coming-of-age story. I was lucky enough …continue reading Take Two Review: RAW (2017)
Frenzy at the Dryden: A Review of the Dryden Theatre’s Screening of Alfred Hitchcok’s Frenzy (1972) Recently I had the pleasure of attending a …continue reading Reviewing the Classics: Frenzy (1972)
Sargad (Wounded) is an intelligent entry in the revenge horror genre from Sweden, which delivers on the violence with a few unexpected twists. Following the …continue reading Reel Review: Sargad (Wounded) (2017)
The Calling Hours Horror Podcast 2.9: Hollywood Sex Scandals and Double Standards with Dave Maresca and Argalin Darkscares. (Air Date: 1.2.18) ABOUT THIS EPISODE: “It’s …continue reading The Calling Hours 2.9: The Salva/Polanski Hypocrisy
Horror fans have always enjoyed not only watching their favorite villains stalking future victims, but also watching them fight one another. These urges to …continue reading Time to Bring the Versus Back to Horror
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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