For Juneteenth, we examine white privilege in horror fandom, the racist backlash to Black-led genre stories, and the slasher bro gatekeepers. As we observe …continue reading White Privilege in Horror and the Return of the Slasher Dude Bro Base
A reflection on horror’s troubled history with homophobia, the evolution of queer representation, and the genre’s power to confront bigotry. It has been a …continue reading The Power of Horror Over Homophobia: A Retrospective on the Slasher Bro Baseline
“Return to Silent Hill” keeps the fog and the memorable monsters, but strips away the moral reckoning that made “Silent Hill 2” hit so …continue reading Why “Return to Silent Hill” Misses the Soul of “Silent Hill 2”
From Laurie to Sienna, the Final Girl has evolved into something mythic—not just a victim who endures, but a warrior who fights destiny. In …continue reading From Survivor to Warrior: The Final Girl’s Evolution in Horror
Wes Craven’s films are rooted in his strict Christian upbringing—confronting original sin, moral depravity, and a world without salvation. Wes Craven’s death in 2015 …continue reading Wes Craven and Original Sin
A deep dive into the controversial rape-revenge subgenre—its history, evolution, impact, and why these films are both divisive and cathartic. Anyone who knows me …continue reading Cathartic Cinema: The Argument For Rape-Revenge
Cinematic witches have shapeshifted over time—balancing benevolence, persecution, and power in a world that still fears what it can’t control. The image of witches …continue reading Witches and Women On-Screen
Genre films have long warned us about the terrifying consequences of ignoring women’s voices, turning disbelief into devastating horror. I recently had the enormous …continue reading From Salem to the Silver Screen: Horror’s Warning About Ignoring Women
The seductive shadow cast by Nosferatu extends beyond critical and artistic accolades to its ability to collectively haunt audiences. I need to share some …continue reading The Nosferatu Effect: A Gothic, Collective Haunting
Female rage in horror isn’t just an exorcism of demons; it’s a call to arms and a potent embrace of inner strength in the …continue reading Horror and “Female Rage: The Musical”
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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