“An American Werewolf in London”transformed the genre, blending dark humor with groundbreaking special effects to create a movie masterpiece. For horror fans, 1981 was …continue reading Horror History: An American Werewolf in London (1981)
As tech has advanced, so has the ability to create ever more terrifying experiences, but the influence of early horror games is still felt. …continue reading Evolution of Horror in Video Games: Pixels to Nightmares
Since “The Sixth Sense”, no one, not even Shyamalan himself, has been able to pull the rug out from under us with quite such …continue reading 25th Anniversary of “The Sixth Sense”
Based on a supposedly true haunting in a home with a grisly history, “The Amityville Horror” has captivated audiences for almost 50 years. The …continue reading Horror History: The Amityville Horror (1979)
We celebrate the 45th anniversary of “Alien”, a colossal titan of science fiction horror that still echoes in the film industry to this day. …continue reading 45th Anniversary: Alien (1979)
The signal of 1989’s “Batman” continues to loom over an overcrowded genre thirty-five years later because of a singular vision on screen. For the …continue reading 35th Anniversary: Batman (1989)
Forty years later, “Gremlins” remains a rare and perfect blend of horror, heart, and humor that’s as magical to adults as it is to …continue reading 40th Anniversary: Gremlins
Like its plucky team of paranormal heroes, “Ghostbusters” overcame massive odds and hurdles to win the hearts and minds of the world. Ghostbusters was …continue reading Horror History: Ghostbusters (1984)
Modern filmmakers may struggle to effectively resurrect Universal’s classic movie monsters, but 1999’s “The Mummy” remains the gold standard. An ages-old curse, a forbidden …continue reading 25th Anniversary of “The Mummy”
“The Craft” remains influential as one of the first movies to focus primarily on young women as the primary protagonists and antagonists. Sarah (Robin …continue reading Horror History: The Craft (1996)
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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