2022 was another big year for serial killer portrayals in the media and Hollywood’s continued obsession with making “hot” monsters. Netflix recently released its …continue reading Let’s Talk About: Romanticizing Serial Killers
Looking for holiday horror that digs deeper? The criminally underrated “ATM” cashes in as a priceless example of socially-charged terror. Everyone understands that an …continue reading Digging Deep: ATM (2012)
“Krampus” delivers as the century’s best holiday horror fare with its bleak, pull-no-punches middle finger to saccharine seasonal cinema. “It’s beginning to look a …continue reading Digging Deep: Krampus (2015)
“Terrifier” star Catherine Corcoran tackles internet trolls, genre conventions, and the infamous nude scene that made horror history. I’ve been a huge fan of …continue reading Let’s Talk About: Nudity in Horror
“Terrifier 2” doesn’t try to ‘elevate’ the genre; it’s a love letter to the blood, gore, and brutality we love — served at the …continue reading Terrifier 2 + the end of the modern slasher film
“Piggy” does plenty to satiate horror fans, but its real power lies in its potent exploration of bullying, body image, and adolescent angst. I …continue reading Frights and Feelings: Piggy (2022)
The once and future queen of final girls gave us so much more than a hero to root for; she taught us what it …continue reading Laurie Strode: Forever Our Final Girl
A heartwarming and heartbreaking documentary about the power of art and the strength of the human spirit, “Me To Play” is a revelation. I …continue reading Real 2 Reel: Me To Play (2022)
“Consume” is a gripping and all-too-relatable tale of terror from the perspective of a troubled teen girl driven by self-doubt and obsession. Typically, Frights …continue reading Frights and Feelings: Consume by Kourtnea Hogan
This week on the podcast, we unpack a polarizing film from a controversial filmmaker and ask the question: “How do you define art?” THE …continue reading Final Girl on 6th Ave: The House That Jack Built
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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