“Black Christmas” carved a chilling mark in cinema history, blending social horror with slasher terror for a defining xmas horror classic.” The sexual liberation …continue reading 50th Anniversary: Black Christmas (1974)
As we near the end of our horror trip around the world, we visit our neighbor to the North to experience the best in …continue reading Around the World in 80 Films: Canadian Horror
Looking for some seasonal sounds that are both naughty and nice? Load up the sleigh with these five Christmas horror soundtracks that slay! If …continue reading Five On It: Xmas Horror Soundtracks
A tumultuous production, confusing scenes, recasting, and early change in director duties does not make this eighties holdover any less fun. A Horrorthon is …continue reading The Daily Dig: Popcorn (1991)
We explore three influential early horror films that changed the face of the genre and gave rise to our favorite subgenres. Many current genre …continue reading Triple Threat: Pioneering Horror Films
In honor of its anniversary, we celebrate the legacy of “Black Christmas”, the still-relevant classic that helped birth the slasher subgenre. Released in the …continue reading Horror History: Black Christmas (1974)
As we celebrate one of the greatest Christmas horror films of all time, we recognize the unsung legacy of the ultimate final girl, Jess …continue reading Jess Bradford: More Than a Final Girl
Bob Clark’s “Black Christmas” is a rightfully beloved and thought provoking piece of horror cinema that is still extremely relevant to the women of …continue reading The Radical Legacy of Black Christmas (1974)
We look back on 1974’s “BLACK CHRISTMAS”, its role as one of the earliest slashers, and its continuing legacy of socially conscious horror. We’re …continue reading 50 Years of Holiday Horror: Black Christmas (1974)
We chat with accomplished actress Olivia Hussey about her impressive career, from Shakespeare to religious icons to beloved horror classics — and beyond. In 1968, …continue reading Women in Horror Interview: Olivia Hussey
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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