This is another film using a real-life threat as the source of terror, but a silly supernatural twist strips it of all effectiveness. A …continue reading The Daily Dig: Jaws of Satan (1981)
A traditional ghost story motivated by revenge, “Grave Secrets” focuses on floating home goods and rural tropes rather than real scares. The owner of …continue reading The Daily Dig: Grave Secrets (1989)
“Witchery” is an absolute mess of a film that holds very little redeeming qualities beyond witchy torture scenes and an idyllic setting. Two groups …continue reading The Daily Dig: Witchery (1988)
Criminally underrated with a clear plot and expert practical effects from Steve Johnson, “Highway to Hell” is worth the price of admission. On the …continue reading The Daily Dig: Highway to Hell (1991)
“Evilspeak” is worth a watch for the bloody ending alone, but don’t expect a coherent story or state-of-the-art effects. A bullied military academy cadet …continue reading The Daily Dig: Evilspeak (1981)
Ripe with tone and the dread of isolation, this film becomes an all-out zombie gore-fest that satiates the bloodthirsty and fatalists alike. Hypnotized to …continue reading The Daily Dig: Death Warmed Up (1984)
A well-executed pseudo-slasher with a great tone, deep symbolism, and a solid cast, this overlooked 80s flick is worth a watch. An audiophile and …continue reading The Daily Dig: White of the Eye (1987)
A fun film with a great premise, “Black Roses” is executed well enough and will definitely fulfill your 80s retro thirst. A group of …continue reading The Daily Dig: Black Roses (1988)
Featuring Pierce Brosnan in his first starring role, “Nomads” is a confusing film — and not in a pretentious, artsy way. An anthropological professor passes …continue reading The Daily Dig: Nomads (1985)
Birthed from the literal gutter, this 80s holdover has no qualms handling a heavy subject like feticide — then letting it commit homicide. A woman …continue reading The Daily Dig: The Suckling (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!
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