A deep dive into the controversial rape-revenge subgenre—its history, evolution, impact, and why these films are both divisive and cathartic. Anyone who knows me …continue reading Cathartic Cinema: The Argument For Rape-Revenge
“Martyrs” is both a visceral experience and a profound, emotionally resonant exploration of life’s most challenging questions. I recently rewatched Martyrs, Pascal Laugier’s 2008 …continue reading Eerie Essentials: Martyrs (2008)
“The Substance” is a visceral, mind-bending body horror that ferociously dissects Hollywood’s obsession with youth and beauty. The Substance is the new Horror feature …continue reading Movie Night: The Substance (2024)
Best known for its extreme horror and shocking ending, the lasting impact of “High Tension” goes far beyond its surface style. High Tension is …continue reading Movies With a Message: High Tension
Many of us find ourselves entertaining unwanted guests during the holidays, but these sadistic holiday horrors take that idea to the extreme. Ever wonder …continue reading Not Your Final Girl: Satan Baby (Inside and The Leech)
We return to torment ourselves with more nihilistic French extreme horror, this time daring to face the nasty but remarkable “Inside”. On this episode …continue reading Final Girl on 6th Ave: Inside (2007)
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)
Shudder brings the best of shocking French extreme horror to American audiences, and if this is your maiden voyage, buckle up tightly. The words …continue reading Shudder Sunday: French Extreme Horror
Remastered and re-released, Fabrice du Welz’s acclaimed debut “Calvaire” is powerful enough to convert even non-believers like this reviewer. This marks my first review …continue reading Reel Review: Calvaire (2004/2023)
It’s the return of date night! And we’ve got 5 fantastic, LGBTQ-friendly films sure to deliver the perfect mix of chills and cuddles. Now …continue reading Date Night: Five Great LGBTQ Horror Films
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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