“Phantom of Death” almost works: the acting is strong, the director has style, it looks good; the story was just told from the wrong …continue reading The Daily Dig: Phantom of Death (1987)
A fun but clunky endeavor, “Drive-In Massacre” could have been a modern-day William Castle flick if it were better executed. A sword-swinging psycho is …continue reading The Daily Dig: Drive-In Massacre (1976)
Apparently, the only thing Zombies covet more than brains is books, and you’d be better off reading one than watching this plodding film. A …continue reading The Daily Dig: The Curse of the Screaming Dead (1982)
Christopher Young’s score and a bag full of genre tropes make the hidden 80s gem “The Power” a fun and easy, yet scattered, watch. …continue reading The Daily Dig: The Power (1984)
This calculated ghost story had to abandon its script due to a lack of funds, leaving it heavy on atmosphere and thin on action. …continue reading The Daily Dig: Ghostkeeper (1981)
This Brady Bunch won’t be arguing over who gets the most attention; they’re just trying not to get stabbed in the back! A scientist’s …continue reading The Daily Dig: Strange Behavior (1981)
A “vampire” flick unlike any I’ve ever seen, the fact that “Thirst” is not talked about as one of the greats in the sub-genre …continue reading The Daily Dig: Thirst (1979)
A ridiculous premise plays out in “The Lift” with sloppy storytelling—as if Jason became a series of cables, pulleys, and a metal box. A …continue reading The Daily Dig: The Lift (1983)
This adaptation of Poe’s “Morella” relies heavily on tropes and lends credence to stereotypes that have hampered genre filmmaking. A witch is executed thanks …continue reading The Daily Dig: The Haunting of Morella (1990)
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!
Search Results placeholder
Follow Us!