Paul Thompson’s “Stalkers” surprises with more than just slasher thrills; it’s a dark and heartfelt story of obsession, stigma, and survival. One of the …continue reading Reel Review: Stalkers (2025)
“Last Straw” is a tense and taught, well-crafted thriller that subverts expectations and challenges your perspective in intriguing ways. Last Straw begins in media …continue reading Indie Spotlight: Last Straw (2023)
June was a month of stone-cold killers and killer horror films, ranging from sophisticated supernatural terrors to nail-biting thrillers. Editor’s Note: For horror enthusiasts …continue reading Six Flix: The Month in Horror (June 2024)
“Pursued” shows promise but fails to deliver serious thrills or campy fun, languishing in the uninspired limbo between suspense and slasher. The latest film …continue reading Make Believe Seattle 2023: Pursued
We love a good psychological thriller, and “Presence” looks poised to deliver the goods; get a first look at the film’s trailer and poster. …continue reading Trailer Park: Presence (2022)
Not every film has to be high art. Sometimes, all you want is a bloody good time — in which case, pack your bags …continue reading Reel Review: Camping Trip (2022)
We continue our celebration of Pride with 2 queer horror films about secrets: “What Keeps You Alive” and “There’s Someone Inside Your House”. THIS …continue reading Cheer and Loathing: Killer Pride
Memories, repression, and the psychology of cults are mined in impressive fashion throughout “The Aviary”, a tense and absorbing thriller. From directors Chris Cullari …continue reading Movie Night: The Aviary (2022)
Though it may sacrifice some accuracy for story, “Ted Bundy: American Boogeyman” brilliantly captures the heart of real-life horror. I Believe in the Boogeyman… …continue reading TED BUNDY: AMERICAN BOOGEYMAN (2021)
Tense and well-acted, “Held” is a smart feminist thriller — with a scary premise — that held my attention throughout. In the feminist thriller …continue reading Movie Night: Held (2021)
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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