“The Final Girl Support Group” is an emotionally impactful story of survival, facing your demons, and what it takes to be a final girl. …continue reading Now Read This: The Final Girl Support Group
“Grand Isle” is a swampy Southern Gothic misfire where even Category 5 hurricane-level scenery-chewing can’t save a waterlogged thriller. IN THIS CORNER: KELLY MINTZER …continue reading Cage Match: Grand Isle (2019)
The spine-chilling found footage film “What Happened to Dorothy Bell?” is a riveting journey through trauma, mental illness, and the unknown. In an era …continue reading Fantastic Fest 2024: What Happened to Dorothy Bell?
Spanish horror “Slasher” attempts to slice through genre conventions, offering horror fans a fresh perspective on the masked killer mythos. POINT: ONE TAKE FROM …continue reading Point-Counterpoint: Slasher (2024)
The widely celebrated Netflix show “Baby Reindeer” packs a mighty punch — especially for those who have experienced stalking or abuse. I’d been building up …continue reading Baby Reindeer: Stalking, Sexuality, and Scandal
Part “Get Out” and part “Jennifer’s Body”, the indie horror “SUCCUBUS” is sexy and atmospheric, with ample style and solid effects. “Star-crossed” is defined …continue reading Reel Review: Succubus (2024)
The lasting power of 1979’s “Alien” is a testament to its intensely atmospheric and primal experience that transcends its genre roots. It’s Josh’s pick …continue reading Spookshow: Alien (1979)
“Joker 2” is a haunting musical tragedy that strips away comic book fantasy to confront the devastating reality of mental illness. In a cinematic …continue reading In Defense of “Joker: Folie à Deux” (2024)
We talk about the weirdo body horror film “Booger” and the disappointing conclusion to a promising horror trilogy with “Dead Teenagers”. Where does gross-out …continue reading Adventures in Movies: The Cat and a Failed Hat Trick
Brian De Palma’s “Snake Eyes” was dismissed upon release despite striking visuals and assured direction; is it ripe for a reappraisal? This week’s Cage …continue reading Cage Match: Snake Eyes (1998)
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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