Haley Bennett shines in “Swallow” — a disturbing but mesmerizing portrayal of mental health, obsession, and the struggle to regain control. Show host Carolyn …continue reading Final Girl on 6th Ave: Swallow (2019)
“Akira” is a masterpiece of animation, grotesque body horror, and powerful social commentary that’s a visual and auditory showpiece. I was lucky. Growing up, …continue reading Eerie Essentials: Akira (1988)
From the sublime to the silly to the shocking and the soul-stirring, we kick off the year in a big way with a variety …continue reading Fright Bites: January 2024
Past the glorious gore, body horror intelligently exposes the monstrous horrors of humanity, and vivisects our greatest fears. Body horror uses grotesque imagery to …continue reading The Four-Front of Horror: Body Horror
“Booger” perfectly balances the comically revolting body horror with the bittersweet portrayal of having and losing a kindred spirit. Grief and its unusual permutations …continue reading Reel Review: Booger (2023)
An impressively executed exploration of abuse and suffering, “Thanatomorphose” is sure to leave you feeling rotten to your core. Sadly, many people seem to …continue reading Taboo Tuesday: Thanatomorphose (2012)
On its 35th anniversary, we celebrate the legacy of “Akira” — a film that, to this day, remains impactful, thought-provoking, and powerful. Like many, Akira …continue reading 35th Anniversary: Akira (1988)
“Divinity” is as artistically impressive as it is potentially alienating — a visual feast with a lot to say and a unique way of saying …continue reading Screamfest 2023: Divinity
A gooey treat for fans of cosmic horror, “From Beyond” is a special effects-driven cautionary tale from the mind of Lovecraft and Gordon. Cosmic …continue reading Flashback Friday: From Beyond (1986)
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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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