The maestro of adapting Lovecraft, Stuart Gordon, brings us “Dagon” — a well-done production based on two stories. Two young people end up stranded …continue reading The Daily Dig: Dagon (2001)
Part of what makes horror so effective is how well it taps into deep-rooted trauma to scare you and, in some cases, scar you …continue reading Six Films That Scared Me Shitless
Great horror can always be found if you seek it out, and sometimes, the most horrific and haunting scenes lurk in films outside of …continue reading Eerie and Disturbing Moments in Non-Horror Cinema
Revisiting Burton’s “Sleepy Hollow” with adult eyes makes me yearn for the innocence and susceptibility to fear and wonder of my youth. When I …continue reading Childhood Horror: Sleepy Hollow (1999)
2023 was a year of incredible highs and lows for horror. Critics deemed plenty rotten, but was the most savage criticism warranted? We’ve come …continue reading 10 of the Most Rotten Films from 2023 Revisited
Out of all of John Carpenter’s work, “Christine” does not get the love it deserves and is due for reappraisal on its 40th anniversary. …continue reading 40 Year Anniversary of “Christine” (1983)
Though problematic and overly long, Stephen King’s “IT” stands the test of time thanks to its compelling villain and powerful protagonists. The first time …continue reading Reading the King: IT
Filled with wonderful characters and brooding foreshadowing, “Salem’s Lot” still terrifies some forty-eight years after its first publication. Like any horror-obsessed young man growing …continue reading Reading the King: Salem’s Lot (1975)
While the film adaptation may be a horror classic, King’s novel “The Shining” is even better — a masterclass about the nature of evil. The …continue reading Reading the King: The Shining
In the visually striking short film “Gale”, Daniel Alexander builds a tense and foreboding world, adding to the dark mythos of Oz. Frank L. …continue reading Short Takes: Gale (2023)
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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