The magical Jinn has always been a favorite figure in many cultures and religions and has featured prominently in literature, film, and art. MORE …continue reading Ominous Origins: The Jinn
Released on this day, January 8, “Leprechaun” gave horror fans a new and unexpected icon and launched a beloved, delightfully campy franchise. Leprechaun stands …continue reading Horror History: Leprechaun (1993)
Let’s face it, kids are creepy. But when those kids happen to have black eyes and malintent, we move into the realm of truly …continue reading Ominous Origins: Black-Eyed Kids
As if lighthouses weren’t creepy enough, the mystery of the Flannan Isle Lighthouse will send extra shivers down your spine. MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: …continue reading Ominous Origins: Flannan Isle Lighthouse Mystery
With Halloween rapidly approaching, it’s time to get a little witchy with the mother of mischief, the harrowing hag known as Baba Yaga. MORE …continue reading Ominous Origins: It’s the Baba Yaga
The latest release from director Seth Breedlove and the Small Town Monsters production company delivers equal parts horror and local history. Breedlove and his …continue reading Reel Review: Skinwalker – Howl of the Rougarou
On this episode of the Ominous Origins podcast, we head to Iceland to seek out the hidden mysteries of the Huldofolk. MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: …continue reading Ominous Origins: Hide and Seek with the Huldufolk
This week on the Ominous Origins podcast, we explore the genesis of a legend and examine evidence to determine if the Kraken could have …continue reading Ominous Origins: Sea Monsters (The Kraken)
One of the oldest films on Shudder is perhaps its most essential, an unsuspecting tale of Ukrainian legend that has become its own legend.continue reading Shudder Sunday: Viy (1967)
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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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