“Freaks” shocked audiences and was banned for decades—but remains a masterpiece about outsiders and the lingering fear of difference. FREAKS (1932) THE PLOT: A …continue reading Viewer Discretion Advised: Freaks (1932)
Beyond a genre classic, “Dracula” (1931) is a cultural touchstone that shaped the genre and continues to captivate audiences decades later. This week it’s …continue reading Spookshow: Dracula (1931)
On its anniversary, we explore the history and legacy of Universal’s most sympathetic monster, inspired by real-life horror, “The Wolf Man”. With 1941’s The …continue reading Horror History: The Wolf Man (1941)
The sweet taste of nostalgia is back, but why is it a big deal, and what gives these beloved monster cereals such lasting appeal? …continue reading The Legacy of General Mills’ Monster Cereals
From the 1920s to the 1950s, horror films dominated Universal Pictures’ output and helped shaped the face of the genre for decades to come. …continue reading We Belong Dead: A Tribute To Universal Horror
Often dismissed as low-budget trash, there’s far more than meets than eye to “Plan 9 from Outer Space” and Ed Wood’s brilliant vision. Ed …continue reading Horror History: Plan 9 from Outer Space (1959)
“The Black Cat” is a true unsung gem of the pre-Code era, a chilling classic featuring genre legend Karloff plus Lugosi at his finest. …continue reading Weird Wednesday: The Black Cat (1934)
Promoted as “the story of the strangest passion the world has ever known,” Todd Browning’s “Dracula” opened on Valentine’s Day in 1931. Todd Browning’s …continue reading Horror History: Dracula (1931)
Scream Factory releases Volume 3 of their Universal Horror Collection, and dip deep into the Universal vault for a quartet of lesser known films. …continue reading Scream Factory Friday: Universal Horror Collection Volume 3
Two legends of horror deliver monster performances in “Son of Frankenstein”; here are 21 facts you may not know about this essential horror classic. …continue reading Eerie Essentials: Son of Frankenstein (1939)
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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