Cementing Wes Craven as a horror master, “The Hills Have Eyes” is a brutal but thought-provoking film — as relevant today as ever. Released July …continue reading 45th Anniversary: The Hills Have Eyes
A less than riveting haunted house tale told at a snail’s pace, this British gothic horror does at least feature Sir Christopher Lee. When …continue reading The Daily Dig: Dark Places (1974)
Not the typical camp you would expect from a Larry Cohen production, the horror here feels all too real in today’s America. When seemingly …continue reading The Daily Dig: God Told Me To (1976)
Don’t let the promise of a plot fool you; this low-rent Norman Bates killer is less coherent than a “Fast and Furious” film. A …continue reading The Daily Dig: Delirium (1979)
A completely invasive score and sound design make up for the slowest of burns in this British horror based on a depression-era short story. …continue reading The Daily Dig: The Shout (1978)
Christopher Lee was tricked into being in this film, and you’re going to be tricked into believing this is an early slasher film. It’s …continue reading The Daily Dig: Meat Cleaver Massacre (1977)
A natural horror with tons of depth and real-life fear, it leans more sci-fi than realistic effects but is rich with great wildlife footage. …continue reading The Daily Dig: Day of the Animals (1977)
Deep messages are glossed over as bovine blood flows like a river in this seedy foray into the mind of a nascent serial killer. …continue reading The Daily Dig: The Cannibal Man (1972)
The type of film that becomes a guilty pleasure, “The Car” features a killer car and was created by Hollywood vehicle legend George Barris. …continue reading The Daily Dig: The Car (1977)
A natural horror film that should have relied on camera tricks instead of special effects to make its killer creatures more scary than lame. …continue reading The Daily Dig: Nightwing (1979)
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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