An eighties cheesy delight, “The Brain” spends its time on whimsical practical effects instead of its underlying message of cultish trends. A mad scientist …continue reading The Daily Dig: The Brain (1988)
The most wretched thing to come out of Massachusetts since the Salem “Witch” massacre, this deserves rotting fruit thrown at the screen. An indigenous …continue reading The Daily Dig: Winterbeast (1992)
This perfectly ’80s teen comedy may remind you of something like “Teen Wolf” — but with a horror bite and big, bloodsucking fangs. A teen …continue reading The Daily Dig: My Best Friend Is A Vampire (1987)
More soap-opera than slasher, this mystery thriller — which resembles the seventies — has a small bite and a quiet bark. A woman unhappy …continue reading The Daily Dig: Nightkill (1980)
A simple teen slasher that hardly pierces the skin and relies on breasts and kills to keep you entertained rather than enlightened. A group …continue reading The Daily Dig: Shallow Grave (1987)
It’s exactly the film it claims to be and will satisfy any fans looking to expand their resume of eighties formulaic teen slashers. A …continue reading The Daily Dig: The Initiation (1984)
A well-performed thriller that handles heavy material wrapped in a slasher film; for a film that lacks fireworks, it flies by quickly. A young …continue reading The Daily Dig: Olivia (1983)
Brilliant SFX makeup and some true horror moments make this otherwise mediocre film stick out among the late ’80s direct-to-video crowd. Fleeing with a …continue reading The Daily Dig: Scarecrows (1988)
The goofiest VHS horrors seem to always be occupational-based: “The Dentist”, “The Ice Cream Man”, and now, “The Carpenter”. A formerly institutionalized woman moves …continue reading The Daily Dig: The Carpenter (1988)
Thirty-seven years of waiting for a proper release of this fabled film wasn’t long enough to degrade our brains sufficiently to enjoy it. A …continue reading The Daily Dig: Grizzly II (1983/2020)
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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