“Freaks” shocked audiences and was banned for decades—but remains a masterpiece about outsiders and the lingering fear of difference. FREAKS (1932) THE PLOT: A …continue reading Viewer Discretion Advised: Freaks (1932)
The pantheon of iconic Universal Monsters transformed collective fears into enduring gothic allegories that remain resonant to this day. As Leigh Whannell’s Wolf Man …continue reading The Universal Monsters: Mirrors of Society’s Deepest Fears
From reimagined classics to boundary-pushing original terrors, 2025’s horror slate proves we’ve entered a new golden age of horror cinema. Most horror fans and …continue reading 25 Horror Films to be Excited about in 2025
A “vampire” flick unlike any I’ve ever seen, the fact that “Thirst” is not talked about as one of the greats in the sub-genre …continue reading The Daily Dig: Thirst (1979)
Let’s kick off the spooky season with a sinfully good roundup of the best horror shorts from among our favorite festival standouts. We’re back …continue reading Fright Bites: September 2024
Beyond a genre classic, “Dracula” (1931) is a cultural touchstone that shaped the genre and continues to captivate audiences decades later. This week it’s …continue reading Spookshow: Dracula (1931)
The Eternal Enigma: Join the Spookshow Crew as we Recount Count Dracula’s Cinematic Journey Through a Century of Iconic Portrayals. In our latest Spookshow …continue reading Spookshow Spotlight: Portrayals of Dracula
A genre game-changer and often considered one of the best “Dracula” adaptations, “Bram Stoker’s Dracula” was a monumental achievement. We continue the Sucky Summer …continue reading Spookshow: Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992)
This installment of the Girls Guide to Horror features brilliant bloodsuckers — vampire films old and new that every genre fan should know. In the …continue reading Girls Guide to Horror: Vamps on Video (Part Six)
Sometimes, you just want to have a bloody good time; that’s where a flawed but fun film like “House Harker” comes in to deliver …continue reading Tubi Tuesday: I Had a Bloody Good Time at House Harker (2016)
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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