“Above the Knee” is a spiraling story about a man’s descent into mental illness and despair that left me on the edge of my …continue reading Beyond Fest: Above The Knee (2024)
See what stellar short horror films are worming their way into our hearts this spooky season and discover future breakout genre filmmakers. We recently …continue reading Fright Bites: Short Horror Roundup (Oct 2024)
“Daddy’s Head” is a beautifully crafted and unnerving exploration of grief and the lengths we go to in order to cope with unimaginable loss. …continue reading Reel Review: Daddy’s Head (2024)
“Shadowland” is a haunting journey into the heart of darkness that masquerades as enlightenment — a chilling exposé of a false prophet. To say that …continue reading Real 2 Reel: Shadowland (2024)
“Puzzle Box” is a deeply affecting, truly frightening found footage film that delivers a surprising amount of depth and character investment. Puzzle Box is …continue reading Reel Review: Puzzle Box (2024)
“Terrifier 3” is an unabashed celebration of practical effects and extreme horror that tests the mettle of the most hardened horror fans. In an …continue reading Movie Night: Terrifier 3 (2024)
The spine-chilling found footage film “What Happened to Dorothy Bell?” is a riveting journey through trauma, mental illness, and the unknown. In an era …continue reading Fantastic Fest 2024: What Happened to Dorothy Bell?
“Bystanders” offers a wickedly fun feminist take on rape-revenge horror, with satisfying thrills and unlikely vigilantes worth cheering for. While I’m not inherently opposed …continue reading Reel Review: Bystanders (2024)
“Strange Harvest” is a chilling masterclass in faux true-crime horror that shocks, captivates, and horrifies with disturbing realism. Strange Harvest: Occult Murder in the …continue reading Fantastic Fest 2024: Strange Harvest
The gritty and empathetic psychological thriller “Thirst Trap” offers a nuanced exploration of the precarious lives of online sex workers. We need more films …continue reading Reel Review: Thirst Trap (2024)
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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