Once shockingly chilling, these “Strangers” now feel all too familiar, dooming a solidly executed reboot to a “been there, done that” fate. They say …continue reading Retrospective and Review: The Strangers (Yesterday & Today)
Modern filmmakers may struggle to effectively resurrect Universal’s classic movie monsters, but 1999’s “The Mummy” remains the gold standard. An ages-old curse, a forbidden …continue reading 25th Anniversary of “The Mummy”
“The Craft” remains influential as one of the first movies to focus primarily on young women as the primary protagonists and antagonists. Sarah (Robin …continue reading Horror History: The Craft (1996)
The epic conclusion of the “Kill Bill” saga is a slow character reveal that still ignites with passionate revenge twenty years later. Quentin Tarantino’s …continue reading 20th Anniversary: “Kill Bill: Volume 2”
Though it divided audiences and courted controversy, “The Stepford Wives” is a brilliant satire with themes that are still relevant today. During the 1970s, …continue reading Horror History: The Stepford Wives (1975)
DiSanti completes his killer “Never Hike” series of F13 fan films with the final bloody, brilliant chapter, “Never Hike Alone 2”. Let’s talk about …continue reading Terror Tube: Never Hike Alone 2 (2023)
On its anniversary, we revisit the controversial Christmas classic that popularized the killer Santa genre, “Silent Night, Deadly Night”. In 1984, Christmas-themed horror wasn’t …continue reading Horror History: Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984)
The third film in the “Purge” series, “Election Year” nailed the socio-political commentary and mirrored real-world horror in a chilling way. Celebrating its 10th …continue reading The Purge Election Year: Life or Death Politics
Released thirty-five years ago, one of John Carpenter’s finest, “They Live”, remains as chillingly relevant today as it did upon its release. John Carpenter’s …continue reading 35th Anniversary: They Live (1988)
The Granddaddy of all slashers celebrates its 45th Anniversary, and “Halloween” is just as effective and chilling today as it was in 1978. Ever …continue reading 45th Anniversary: Halloween (1978)
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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