“Millennial Nasties” is an insightful look at the history of modern horror violence and the cultural-political landscape that fueled it. Many people dismiss the …continue reading Now Read This: Millennial Nasties
It could have been a heartbreaking and terrifying story of parent-child power dynamics, but “Skeletons in the Closet” ends up toothless. After his mother …continue reading The Daily Dig: Skeletons in the Closet (2001)
“American Psycho” combines dark comedy, smart social commentary, and a star-making turn by Christian Bale as a narcissistic serial killer. Released on April 14, …continue reading Horror History: American Psycho
With slasher icons and insane Scooby Doo team-ups, “Freddy vs. Jason” takes what made these franchises so beloved and puts it into a blender. …continue reading Best Of The Worst: Freddy vs. Jason (2003)
A brilliant exploration of human psychology and surrealist beauty, “The Cell” continues to thrill and terrorize more than twenty years later. I had taken …continue reading Surrealist Horror: The Cell (2000)
Problematic messaging of the era aside, “Valentine” is a wickedly fun slasher that should be essential viewing on Cupid’s special day. Valentine is pure …continue reading Holiday Horror: Valentine (2001)
A wicked tale of unrequited love, sex, magic, revenge, and the tragedy of youth, “Tamara” is an unsung 2000s horror about seeing red. Tamara …continue reading Revenge Horror: Tamara (2005)
Neil Marshall can make a damn good action film, and he spiced up “Dog Soldiers” with some massive, well-done, brutal werewolves. A military exercise …continue reading The Daily Dig: Dog Soldiers (2002)
The maestro of adapting Lovecraft, Stuart Gordon, brings us “Dagon” — a well-done production based on two stories. Two young people end up stranded …continue reading The Daily Dig: Dagon (2001)
No-budget horror is not supposed to look and be this good, but The Lab of Madness horror team can make a cake out of …continue reading The Daily Dig: Murder Party (2007)
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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