A quintessential ‘80s cult classic, “Valley Girl” offers a synth-soaked ode to teen angst while introducing Nicolas Cage as a cult icon. This week’s …continue reading Cage Match: Valley Girl (1983)
“The Other Laurens” is a slow-burn character study, offering a moody, atmospheric experience that prioritizes style over substance. Belgian director Claude Schmitz’s French-Spanish-English language …continue reading Reel Review: The Other Laurens (2024)
“Cuckoo” is a daring descent into madness that defies convention at every turn, delivering a wildly original and off-kilter thrill ride. I first watched …continue reading Movie Night: Cuckoo (2024)
“Slumber Party Massacre” is more than just a slasher film; it’s a clever, subversive piece of cinema that has stood the test of time. …continue reading Spookshow: The Slumber Party Massacre (1982)
“Tarot” (2024) shuffles onto the horror scene with a fresh take on the supernatural genre, dealing out equal parts suspense and visual style. Tarot …continue reading Netflix and Chills: Tarot (2024)
“Alien: Romulus” brings the franchise back to its claustrophobic horror roots — a tense, thrilling, terrifying return to greatness. Currently sitting as the third …continue reading Movie Night: Alien Romulus (2024)
For part two of our deep dive into sex in horror, we look at 2022’s “The Surgeon” and the provocative festival film “Black Eyed …continue reading Adventures in Movies: Sex in Horror (pt. 2)
“An American Werewolf in London”transformed the genre, blending dark humor with groundbreaking special effects to create a movie masterpiece. For horror fans, 1981 was …continue reading Horror History: An American Werewolf in London (1981)
“Insane Like Me” is a low-budget vampire flick that is flawed but fun, saved by a couple of capable leads and some solid bloody …continue reading Tubi Tuesday: Insane Like Me?
Discover the key elements to crafting a terrifying narrative, from creating atmosphere and tension to tapping into the psychology of fear. Fear is a …continue reading Use The Psychology of Fear to Write Effective 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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