Hugh Grant is fearsome and fun in “Heretic”—a devilishly twisted test of faith and a clever exploration of the nature of belief. There is …continue reading Religious Horror: Heretic (2024)
Alongside a sensationalist book, a few films fueled the Satanic Panic of the 80s, blending cinematic terror with real-world paranoia. Satanism never goes out …continue reading Hail Satan: A Cinematic Look at the Satanic Panic
We explore the rich symbolism and historical and spiritual depths of “Exhuma” — a haunting Korean folk horror about ancestral reckoning. For non-Korean viewers …continue reading Digging Deep: Exhuma (2024)
Though the salient message of “History of Evil” gets lost in the haze of ghostly interference, its potent subject matter is worth exploring. History …continue reading Politics of Horror: History of Evil (2024)
If you don’t worship intellectual horror, “Heretic”—with its smart script and chilling lead performance, may just make a convert out of you. Hugh Grant …continue reading Movie Night: Heretic (2024)
Intensely thrilling and terrifying with thought-provoking themes and stunning production values, “Shaman” is essential possession horror. Shaman, the eerie and frequently terrifying new horror-thriller …continue reading Reel Review: Shaman (2024)
“Martyrs” is both a visceral experience and a profound, emotionally resonant exploration of life’s most challenging questions. I recently rewatched Martyrs, Pascal Laugier’s 2008 …continue reading Eerie Essentials: Martyrs (2008)
“The Deliverance” delivers a chilling yet heartfelt portrayal of a mother’s unwavering love in the face of supernatural terror. Directed by Lee Daniels, The …continue reading Netflix and Chills: The Deliverance (2024)
Though heavier on the drama than the horror, “Sister Death” is a chilling Spanish horror prequel that will keep you on the edge of …continue reading Foreign Friday: Sister Death (2023)
“Resurrected” melds theology with screenlife horror, exploring the chilling consequences of a world where death is no longer final. Resurrection has always been a …continue reading Tubi Tuesday: Resurrected (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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