“Kraken” is a gorgeous, slow-burn eco-horror full of atmosphere, drama, and a deeply satisfying final-act creature-feature payoff. Directed by Norwegian filmmaker Pål Øie (The …continue reading Reel Review: Kraken (2026)
“Remanence” blends cosmic horror with handcrafted practical effects, offering an inventive creature feature for fans of midnight movie mayhem. Kapel Furman’s Remanence (aka Remanente: …continue reading Fantaspoa 2026: Remanence
“The Yeti” is a serious, old-school monster movie with a killer creature and real heart, but the script struggles to match the beast. I’ll …continue reading Reel Review: The Yeti (2026)
“Frogman” is a funny and surprisingly chilling found footage horror film with great effects, likable characters, and a bonkers finale. There’s something special about …continue reading Found Friday: Frogman (2023)
A gonzo blend of swords, slime, and spectacle, “Deathstalker” delivers gory creature mayhem and the gooey heart of an ’80s fantasy love letter. Sword …continue reading Reel Review: Deathstalker (2025)
“Coyotes” is a bloody popcorn horror ride that’s shallow and messy but entertaining—brutal, funny, and carried by Justin Long’s charm. There’s a primal pleasure …continue reading Movie Night: Coyotes (2025)
Luke Sparke’s one-take creature feature crawls under your skin; “Scurry” is tense, claustrophobic, and terrifying. Luke Sparke (Primitive War) has quietly become one of …continue reading Reel Review: Scurry (2025)
“Solitude” takes a reality TV–style survival competition and twists it into a harrowing folk horror about hunger, madness, and the Wendigo. The wilderness has …continue reading Tubi Tuesday: Solitude (2025)
Dive into the toxic oddity that is “The Being” (1981), Jackie Kong’s gloriously gonzo, slime-soaked, creature feature debut. As we celebrate the gloriously unhinged …continue reading Spookshow: The Being (1981)
“It Feeds” is a visually striking tale of psychic trauma and demonic terror that grips from its eerie opening to its pulse-pounding finale. Canadian …continue reading Panic Fest 2025: It Feeds
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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