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“Freaks” shocked audiences and was banned for decades—but remains a masterpiece about outsiders and the lingering fear of difference. FREAKS (1932) THE PLOT: A …continue reading Viewer Discretion Advised: Freaks (1932)
On its 50th anniversary, “Jaws” proves it’s still perfect—and stands alongside an elite quartet of horror’s most enduring masterpieces. Fifty years after its original …continue reading 50 Years Later: “Jaws” and the Most Influential Horror Films of All Time
Before masked killers stalked suburbia or horror became prestige cinema, Alfred Hitchcock’s elegant nightmares rewrote the language of fear. By the time Norman Bates …continue reading Spookshow Spotlight: Alfred Hitchcock
The pantheon of iconic Universal Monsters transformed collective fears into enduring gothic allegories that remain resonant to this day. As Leigh Whannell’s Wolf Man …continue reading The Universal Monsters: Mirrors of Society’s Deepest Fears
The 1954 Japanese classic “Godzilla” is a groundbreaking kaiju film that explores the devastating impact of nuclear weapons. Godzilla made its debut on October …continue reading Eerie Essentials: Godzilla (1954)
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With its dark humor, catchy tunes, and groundbreaking effects, “Little Shop of Horrors” has charmed audiences for nearly four decades. Seymour Krelborn (Rick Moranis) …continue reading Horror History: Little Shop of Horrors (1986)
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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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