An essential Halloween classic, “Hocus Pocus” celebrates 30 years of bewitching audiences and putting a spell on spooky fans of all ages. Growing up, …continue reading 30th Anniversary of Hocus Pocus
On the 20th anniversary of its inauspicious release, we reflect on the accidental magic of “The Room” and the triumph of the indie spirit. …continue reading I’m Tired, I’m Wasted, I Love You Darling!
Failing to receive the lasting recognition it so deserves, Romero’s “Land of the Dead” has only gotten better and more relevant with time. On …continue reading Horror History: Land of the Dead
A chilling, expertly crafted noir inspired by true crime, “The Hitch-Hiker” is a potent look at flawed masculinity from a female filmmaker. The Hitch-Hiker …continue reading Dante’s Inferno: The Hitch-Hiker (1953)
Castle may have been known for his clever marketing, but “House on Haunted Hill” proves there was substance behind his legendary style. In 1959, …continue reading Dante’s Inferno: House on Haunted Hill (1959)
Inspired by a chilling true story, “The Sadist” is a nasty and intense little film for its time and still manages to captivate and …continue reading Dante’s Inferno: The Sadist (1962)
It’s campy, ridiculous, and impossible to take seriously, but “Attack of the Crab Monsters” is also full of heart and wildly entertaining. Popular wisdom …continue reading Dante’s Inferno: Attack of the Crab Monsters
Long before Scream, there was the smart and entertaining “How to Make a Monster” meta-horror film that tops Joe Dante’s list of favorites. When …continue reading Dante’s Inferno: How to Make a Monster (1958)
On Robert Englund’s birthday, we encourage you to explore his genre deep cuts and some of his most memorable roles outside of “Elm Street”. …continue reading Beyond Elm Street: 7 Robert Englund Gems
Often overshadowed by Carpenter’s other films, “In the Mouth of Madness” is a brilliant Lovecraftian exploration of illusion vs. reality. In the Mouth of …continue reading Carpenter Tribute: In the Mouth of Madness
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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