An unflinching embrace of the shocking and grotesque, “Beyond the Darkness” redefined what horror could be — and just how far it could go. Let’s …continue reading Cinematic Love Letters: Beyond the Darkness
A masterpiece of microbudget shock and awe, Takashi Miike’s “Ichi the Killer” has inspired everyone from Quentin Tarantino to Eli Roth. In 2001, Takashi …continue reading Taboo Tuesday: Ichi The Killer
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)
Best known for the gruesome true crime it inspired, “The Loves Ones” has a nasty rep, but this twisted black comedy deserves a second …continue reading Taboo Tuesday: The Loved Ones (2009)
For those willing to brave cinematic depths and confront the most challenging celluloid, “Begotten” is an experience you won’t soon forget. BEGOTTEN (1989) THE …continue reading Viewer Discretion Advised: Begotten (1989)
Ready to steel your nerves and go to some dark, dark places with us? Once you experience “Irreversible”, you’ll never be the same again. …continue reading Final Girl on 6th Ave: Irreversible (2002)
We brave the brutal and nasty French horror film “Martyrs” and explore why it’s often cited as one of the greatest horror films of …continue reading Final Girl on 6th Ave: Martyrs (2008)
A difficult but highly rewarding watch for brave viewers, “Megalomaniac” is an intensely brutal film about the dark side of humanity. Like many horror …continue reading Reel Review: Megalomaniac (2022)
The sadistic Aussie export “Beaten to Death” is unspeakably nasty, nihilistic, and sickeningly vicious — a masterpiece of monstrosity. I used to think the New …continue reading Movie Night: Beaten to Death (2023)
In a demented doubleheader, we gear up from extreme horror to see if “Terrifier” and its wildly successful sequel are worth the hype. Clowns …continue reading Drekcula’s Underworld: Terrifier 1 & 2
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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