More than a masterpiece of classic British horror, “Witchfinder General” is a cautionary tale with terrifying modern-day relevance. In 1968, director Michael Reeves made …continue reading Digging Deep: Witchfinder General (1968)
This wonderfully shot and poignant film was denounced in its time, but it touches on abuses that still plague society as a whole. A …continue reading Daily Dig: Never Take Candy From A Stranger (1960)
One of the finest Mexican horror films ever, “Skeleton of Mrs. Morales” is the very definition of an oldie but a goodie; essential viewing. …continue reading Tubi Tuesday: Skeleton of Mrs. Morales (1960)
On the anniversary of its release nearly a century ago, we celebrate the enduring legacy of a classic, the immortal “The Mummy”. Universal introduced …continue reading Horror History: The Mummy (1932)
An absolute classic horror film that uses subtle techniques, lighting, and sound to make for a very effective early terror ride. A Serbian woman …continue reading The Daily Dig: Cat People (1942)
Gothic Horror captivates us with haunting stories and eerie but romantic aesthetics, and these three films represent the best of the genre. The Gothic …continue reading Triple Threat: Gothic Horror Films
We explore three influential early horror films that changed the face of the genre and gave rise to our favorite subgenres. Many current genre …continue reading Triple Threat: Pioneering Horror Films
From the 1920s to the 1950s, horror films dominated Universal Pictures’ output and helped shaped the face of the genre for decades to come. …continue reading We Belong Dead: A Tribute To Universal Horror
Scream Factory TV presents JOE DANTE’S FILM INFERNO, a marathon of the horror icon’s favorite films, on September 3rd at 12 pm PT (3 …continue reading Joe Dante’s Film Inferno
“Freaks” is a classic horror film that remains ahead of its time — even by modern standards; it’s as influential as it is controversial. Movies …continue reading Frights and Feelings: Freaks (1932)
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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