A heartfelt doc that explores the world of “Chucky” and sheds new light on why this beloved franchise is about more than a killer …continue reading Real 2 Reel: Living With Chucky
Rob Zombie took the shadowy, suspenseful, giallo-inspired “Halloween” and filtered it through the lens of early 70s horror and exploitation. John Carpenter’s 1978 classic, …continue reading Horror History: Rob Zombie’s Halloween (2007)
The iconic “Chucky” franchise is more than an influential horror property; it’s also important in terms of progressive LGBTQ+ representation. Thinking of LGBTQ+ horror, …continue reading LGBTQ+ Themes in the “Chucky” Franchise
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Proof that Tobe Hooper wasn’t a one-trick pony, but unfortunately studio and producer meddling muddied the potential of this film. A young professor learns …continue reading The Daily Dig: Spontaneous Combustion (1990)
“Death Machine” has all the workings to be a cult sci-fi horror film, ripe for rediscovery and a proper US release finally. A weapons …continue reading The Daily Dig: Death Machine (1994)
Wildling from writer/director Fritz Böhm opens April 13th, and I had the honor of chatting with this visionary filmmaker about his remarkable debut film. …continue reading Interview With Filmmaker Fritz Böhm
Wildling is a moodily atmospheric thriller combining supernatural scares with a myth-like tale of self-discovery and a beautiful coming-of-age tale. I am a book …continue reading Reel Review: Wildling (2018)
Mancini delivers another innovative and surprisingly original evolution of the Child’s Play franchise in the wonderfully gory and fun Cult of Chucky Where would …continue reading Reel Review: Cult of Chucky (2017)
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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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