1980’s horror films both feared and revered technology, and these three killer tech films viewed the home computer as having near-magical potential. It’s only …continue reading Magic Machines: The 80’s Killer Computer
A filmmaking and acting legend team up for the genre classic “Strait-Jacket”, which gets a special-feature packed Blu-ray release from Scream Factory. Director: William …continue reading Digital Dismemberment: “Strait-Jacket” Blu-Ray
Far from your typical slasher fare, “Christmas Evil” is one of the most original holiday horror films around, a wonderfully weird and must see …continue reading Terror Tuesdays: Christmas Evil (1980)
“Silent Night, Deadly Night” is perhaps one of the most controversial holiday movies ever made — and happens to be fun as hell to watch! …continue reading Holiday Horror: Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984)
A timeless holiday classic, “Gremlins” is a film that perfectly captures the essence of the season while giving horror fans plenty to be jolly …continue reading Holiday Horror: Gremlins (1984)
With memorable, jaw-dropping effects and some surprisingly relevant social commentary, “Society” is wonderfully weird and well worth a watch. If you have a soft …continue reading Weird Wednesdays: Society (1989)
“Elves” manages to turn a ludicrous holiday horror story into a magically fun midnight movie that does for Nazi elves what “Jaws” did for …continue reading Holiday Horror: Elves (1989)
Fans of Nunsploitation and twisted religious horror should appreciate the narratively strange but visually striking and thought provoking “Dark Waters”. Nuns are all the …continue reading Weird Wednesdays: Dark Waters (1993)
What happens when a book that terrified you during your youth gets made into a low-budget 80s movie? It’s my imagination vs. The Boogens. …continue reading Sunday Bloody Sunday: The Boogens (1981)
In the grand scheme of things, “A Blade in the Dark” hits all the rights spots with its suspenseful sequences and slice-and-dice aesthetic. *SPOILER-FREE …continue reading Reel Review: A Blade in the Dark (1983)
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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