World class sets, props, effects, and creatures — plus strong performances from a well-known cast — turn a cliché premise into an enjoyable genre gem. A …continue reading The Daily Dig: Leviathan (1989)
A giallo-inspired slasher from the sub genre’s Golden Age, “Edge of the Axe” is a but muddled, but stylish and satisfying enough to be …continue reading Tubi Tuesday: Edge of the Axe (1988)
First rate 80’s special effects make up from John Carl Buechler compensates for a tired tale that “borrows” elements from mainstream horror. An ancient …continue reading The Daily Dig: Mausoleum (1983)
A journey into absurdity, with dialogue that often feels like a conversation within a Tibetan temple, “Blood Beat” is certainly an experience. A Woman …continue reading The Daily Dig: Blood Beat (1983)
Reminiscent of some of the more popular holiday horror films films, “To All A Goodnight” is a commendable effort worth adding to the seasonal …continue reading The Daily Dig: To All A Goodnight (1980)
A horde of monsters, mad men, historical figures, and voodoo coalesce to form an awesome 80’s gore fest in the underrated genre gem “Waxwork”. …continue reading The Daily Dig: Waxwork (1988)
An exercise in excessive 80’s gore, “The Dead Next Door” is as camp as it gets, but at least you get to hear Bruce …continue reading The Daily Dig: The Dead Next Door (1989)
Clearly a Zombie film despite the title, “Mutant” is fun and sincere 80’s undead fest — with an action packed third act that really …continue reading The Daily Dig: Mutant (1984)
If you blended “Night of the Living Dead” with lots of 80’s gore and schlock, and added too much water, you’d end up with …continue reading The Daily Dig: FleshEater (1988)
An atypical story about the most written about profession, “Deadline” has some heart and intellect — but mostly blood, lots of blood! A horror Writer …continue reading The Daily Dig: Deadline (1980)
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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