When it comes to real scares and bone-chilling suspense, it’s hard to compete with the horrific horror treasures being mined by Thailand filmmakers. The …continue reading Foreign Horror: Five Best From Thailand
What can we learn from this early 80s unknown Italian sex-filled exploitation classic? Let’s dive into the sexy, sleazy “Black Candles” and find out. …continue reading Flashback Friday: Black Candles (1982)
“The Man With the Magic Box” is a well-directed, somber sci-fi drama that should appeal to genre fans looking for something different. In a …continue reading Fade to Black: The Man With the Magic Box (2017)
An Argentinian anthology film based on urban legends and confronting inner demons, “Terror 5” is unique gene fare that’s as baffling as it is …continue reading Sex, Violence, Zombies and Snuff: “Terror 5”
Takeshi Kitano’s “Violent Cop” is a nihilistic and unforgiving film that doesn’t glamorize or stylize violence, but rather revels in its bleak brutality. Dirty …continue reading Shudder Sunday: Violent Cop (1989)
“Motel Mist” only deals intermittently in genre elements, and does so at a leisurely pace, but still manages to be uniquely compelling. Conceptually, Motel …continue reading Reel Review: Motel Mist (2016, 2019)
Enter THE HOUSE for a unique and terrifying experience you’ll want to revisit time and time again; the potential to be an instant cult …continue reading Reel Review: THE HOUSE aka HUSET (2019)
When thinking of foreign horror, South Korea may not immediately spring to mind, but the country produces some real gems, including these five standouts. …continue reading Foreign Horror: South Korea’s Best
While America has produced some true horror classics, foreign horror continues to shock, scare, and satisfy in ways we are hard pressed to match. …continue reading Why Is Foreign Horror Better?
Exceptional performances, a smart script, and sumptuous visuals make the Brazilian horror film “The Cannibal Club” a highly satisfying cinematic treat. In the early …continue reading Reel Review: The Cannibal Club (2018)
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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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