A bold and stunningly photographed film, “Luz: The Flower of Evil” is an enigmatic parable of the mysteries of faith and the human condition. …continue reading Tubi Tuesday: “Luz: The Flower of Evil” (2019)
“Somna” from Becky Cloonan and Tula Lotay lives up to the hype — a gorgeous blend of creeping terror and haunting folk horror. Fans of …continue reading Now Read This: Somna Issue #1
Revisiting Burton’s “Sleepy Hollow” with adult eyes makes me yearn for the innocence and susceptibility to fear and wonder of my youth. When I …continue reading Childhood Horror: Sleepy Hollow (1999)
In “The Pocket Film of Superstitions”, Tom Lee Rutter uses every trick in the book to deliver a creative, fantastic film of wonder. The …continue reading Reel Review: The Pocket Film Of Superstitions (2023)
A scrappy little import, “Nightsiren” tackles the themes of witchcraft and superstition far better than most Hollywood productions. There seem to be two types …continue reading Reel Review: Nightsiren (2023)
Gripping, mysterious, and atmospheric, “Falling Stars” is a fine folk horror film that manages to do a lot with very little. Falling Stars begins …continue reading Fantastic Fest 2023: Falling Stars
An unforgettable look at cathartic cleansing, “Midsommar” wraps its message in chilling folk horror and scenes that can’t be unseen. On this episode of …continue reading Final Girl on 6th Ave: Midsommar (2019)
A tense and harrowing tale about intolerance that reflects modern real-world horrors, “The Hole in the Fence” will chill you to your core. The …continue reading Foreign Friday: The Hole In The Fence
Preparing for a horror heat wave, we reflect on Ari Aster’s unnerving ode to Swedish summer and relationship dysfunction, “Midsommar”. Our host Will brings …continue reading Spookshow: Midsommar (2019)
With a quick pace, strong visual style, and potent subtext, “The Reaper Man” is a strong offering in the folk and revenge horror subgenres. …continue reading The Reaper Man (2023)
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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