“The Soul Eater” is a chilling tale of darkness and depravity, cementing Bustillo and Maury’s status as masters of modern horror. The Soul Eater …continue reading Fantasia 2024: The Soul Eater
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)
“Starve Acre” is a beautiful but bleak and haunting meditation on grief and the ghosts of memory anchored by two tour de force performances. …continue reading Reel Review: Starve Acre (2024)
Widely regarded as an influential masterpiece, “Rosemary’s Baby” appeals to our deepest fears while delivering timeliness social commentary. Show host Carolyn Smith-Hillmer takes a …continue reading Final Girl on 6th Ave: Rosemary’s Baby (1968)
Wildly imaginative and exceedingly original, “The Vourdalak” is a macabre masterpiece—a bold, daring vision not to be missed. The Vourdalak is a seduction from …continue reading Movie Night: The Vourdalak (2024)
A genre game-changer and often considered one of the best “Dracula” adaptations, “Bram Stoker’s Dracula” was a monumental achievement. We continue the Sucky Summer …continue reading Spookshow: Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992)
“PIN” is a different kind of eighties horror with a strong, visceral story that is amplified by a creepy, talking anatomy doll. A troubled …continue reading The Daily Dig: Pin (1988)
The Sundance sensation “Handling the Undead” is a breathtaking meditation on grief and another homerun indie horror hit from Neon. Swedish writer John Ajvide …continue reading Reel Review: Handling the Undead (2024)
Known for its over-the-top violence, “Battle Royale” is a commentary on oppressive regimes and the loss of innocence and autonomy. Battle Royale victimized the …continue reading Movies With a Message: Battle Royale
The imaginative and entertaining “Lifeforce” is a vampire horror/sci-fi gem from a couple of genre giants that’s a bloody good time. We begin our …continue reading Spookshow: Lifeforce (1985)
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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