A typical 80’s ooze-fest, there is nothing outstanding about the film besides the fact that it makes you feel the era. After the death …continue reading The Daily Dig: The Kindred (1987)
A true-crime tale that actually softens reality, directed by one of the most influential and groundbreaking Women in cinema history. Two men pick up …continue reading The Daily Dig: The Hitch-Hiker (1953)
With zombie make-up that looks like it was done by a high school student, this early Al Adamson film still brings charm. A soldier …continue reading The Daily Dig: Blood of Ghastly Horror (1967)
A before its time twisted family slasher that isn’t quite good enough to be a cult classic but holds a credit roll of Hall …continue reading The Daily Dig: The Unseen (1980)
The first adaptation of Peter Straub’s work is rich with meaning and tone and beautifully shot, though it’s short on the scares. A grieving …continue reading The Daily Dig: The Haunting of Julia (1978)
An example of how far nepotism and coat tails can take you; we end up with unwatchable, derivative horror, with nonsensical dialogue. A pseudo-Frankenstein …continue reading The Daily Dig: Mind Ripper (1995)
A guilty pleasure starring two fan-favorite actors and an equally impressive dog performance written and directed by the writer of “Child’s Play”. A dog …continue reading The Daily Dig: Man’s Best Friend (1993)
Years before taking the genre by storm with “The Descent”, Neil Marshall reinvented the werewolf sub-genre with the criminally underrated “Dog Soldiers”. In 2005, …continue reading Hallowed Halls of Horror: Dog Soldiers (2002)
A daring commentary on gender roles, sexuality, and equal rights wrapped with an appealing gothic horror tale and even more appealing actors. A newlywed …continue reading The Daily Dig: The Blood Spattered Bride (1972)
Top-notch effects by KNB, stellar acting from Lance Henriksen, and a great villain in Brion James make up for a banal plot. The serial …continue reading The Daily Dig: The Horror Show (1989)
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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