Inspired by the real life horrors of the past and present, “Await Further Instructions” is an expertly crafted, exceedingly chilling morality tale. 25 DAYS …continue reading Holiday Horror: Await Further Instructions (2018)
A unique story, stellar acting, great cinematography and impressive special effects make “Lifechanger” a must-see psychological thriller. Christmas can be a lonely time of …continue reading Reel Review: Lifechanger (2018)
With memorable, jaw-dropping effects and some surprisingly relevant social commentary, “Society” is wonderfully weird and well worth a watch. If you have a soft …continue reading Weird Wednesdays: Society (1989)
Occult, fantasy, and body horror come together in “The Heretics”, Chad Archibald’s stylish film of demonic transformation. From Black Fawn films and director Chad …continue reading Reel Review: The Heretics (2017)
Vinegar Syndrome issues one of the top home video releases of 2018 with their restoration Blu-ray of the 1993 Australian cult horror film, BODY …continue reading New on Blu: Body Melt (Vinegar Syndrome)
Award-winning Vancouver filmmaker Ariel Hansen captures the horrors of online dating gone awry with her gnarly, gory new body horror short Nepenthes. I’ve become …continue reading Horror Short: Nepenthes (2018)
Fantasia Film Festival’s “Small Gauge Trauma 2018” offers an eclectic selection of short films from around the world that truly bring the horror. When …continue reading Fantasia 2018: Small Gauge Trauma (Horror Shorts)
Fantasia International Film Fest 2018: The hauntingly beautiful and layered coming-of-age tale “Blue My Mind” officially blew my mind (yes, I went there). Writer/Director …continue reading Fantasia 2018: “Blue My Mind” (2017)
The dark and disturbing horror comic “John’s Worth 1” is a well-paced and unconventionally written and drawn romp in stomach-turning body horror. I struck …continue reading Now Read This: John’s Worth 1
Dalí and Buñuel Body Horror: an Eyeball full of the surreal and horrifying short “Un Chien Andalou” Body horror can be quite surreal. So, …continue reading Reviewing the Classics: Un Chien Andalou
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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