“The Demon Disorder” is a visceral ride that serves up a grotesque feast of jaw-dropping practical effects and emotional depth. In his directorial debut, …continue reading Shudder Sunday: Demon Disorder (2024)
Whether you love or leave “Color Out of Space” may depend on how much you dig Lovecraftian horror; hear from both sides of the …continue reading Cage Match: Color Out of Space (2019)
Hell is terrifying because it can be anything our worst nightmares can conjure, and horror has long exploited this terror in chilling ways. When …continue reading Let’s Talk About: Celluloid Hell
We explore seven major subgenres of horror and some of the most significant works in each, from decades-old classics to modern highlights. Horror cinema …continue reading Seven Subgenres of Horror: From Slasher to Supernatural
The new body horror entry, “Kill Your Lover”, offers an ick-worthy and emotionally aware take on ending a (literally) toxic relationship. Kill Your Lover …continue reading Indie Spotlight: Kill Your Lover
Cronenberg’s “Crimes of the Future” explores the dystopian nightmare that may await us if the crimes of the present continue. With imagery as unsettling …continue reading Ecological Horror: Crimes of the Future
“The Fix” is an adrenaline-fueled, frenetically paced, ultra-stylish rollercoaster ride that combines body horror with sci-fi action thrills. If there’s one thing I love, …continue reading CFF 2024: The Fix
A fierce feminist fable about the primal urge to roar in the face of societal scorn, “Tiger Stripes” is a force to be reckoned …continue reading Film Maudit 2.0: Tiger Stripes (2024)
A haunting ode to classic horror that blends witchcraft and Lovecraft, “House of Screaming Glass” is a masterclass in minimalist terror. An unnerving opening …continue reading Indie Spotlight: House of Screaming Glass
Surreal, visually intoxicating, and darkly hilarious, “The Shivering Truth” examines ugly human nature with subversive brilliance. One of my great joys in life is …continue reading What to Watch: The Shivering Truth
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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