“Dolly” is a brutal, grindhouse-inspired horror that blends fairy-tale surrealism with relentless brutality—a gift for extreme horror fans. “It’s a game, you’re gonna have …continue reading Shudder Sunday: Dolly (2025)
“Shelby Oaks” blends found footage, family trauma, and atmosphere for a film haunted by passion and potential—even if its story falters. There are some …continue reading Movie Night: Shelby Oaks (2025)
A gonzo blend of swords, slime, and spectacle, “Deathstalker” delivers gory creature mayhem and the gooey heart of an ’80s fantasy love letter. Sword …continue reading Reel Review: Deathstalker (2025)
A suffocating, darkly hilarious, and deeply empathetic descent into maternal madness anchored by a transcendent Rose Byrne performance. Mary Bronstein’s If I Had Legs …continue reading Reel Review: If I Had Legs I’d Kick You (2025)
Bryan Bertino’s haunting chamber horror “Vicious” boasts a killer premise but a shaky narrative; as frustrating as it is atmospheric. Bryan Bertino has always …continue reading Reel Review: Vicious (2025)
In a celluloid ocean filled with CGI sharks and lazy jump scares, “Beast of War” is an effective and emotionally charged survival nightmare. There’s …continue reading Movie Night: Beast of War (2025)
“Coyotes” is a bloody popcorn horror ride that’s shallow and messy but entertaining—brutal, funny, and carried by Justin Long’s charm. There’s a primal pleasure …continue reading Movie Night: Coyotes (2025)
“Bone Lake” plunges viewers into a seductive and sinister world, delivering a thrilling cocktail of sex appeal and nail-biting suspense. Bone Lake, Mercedes Bryce …continue reading Reel Review: Bone Lake (2024)
“V/H/S/ Halloween” is one of the franchise’s best entries—grisly, inventive, and terrifyingly fun. A perfect October anthology treat. The V/H/S franchise has always been …continue reading Found Friday: V/H/S/ Halloween
“Theater Is Dead” is a witty, blood-soaked ode to theater kids—mixing backstage banter, demonic rituals, and one unforgettable finale. The stage has always been …continue reading Fantastic Fest: Theater is Dead (2025)
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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