Director Can Evrenol’s sophomore film, Housewife is a dream-like nightmare that fumbles off the shoulders of Baskin. Can it redeem itself? Or is it better forgotten in the recesses of the mind?continue reading From Beyond: Housewife (2017)
We dip our toes in the vast well of Norse mythology, from the great sea snake Jormungand to the hammer-wielding god Thor — and everything …continue reading Ominous Origins: Norse Mythology
A blood-soaked story of retribution, “Becky” is a kick-ass horror for the summer that fits right into the topsy-turvy world of 2020. As if …continue reading Reel Review: Becky (2020)
What value does our entertainment and escapism hold in times of great suffering, conflict, and apocalyptic disaster? Quite a bit, I would argue. … …continue reading Apocalyptic Salvation: Horror and the Path to Healing
Ancient history meets modern times as we explore the folklore motif of the Wild Hunt, an event believed to portend some great catastrophe, such …continue reading Ominous Origins: The Wild Hunt
While we often explore the dark side on this cast, this week we turn towards the light and discuss the magic of faeries — plus …continue reading Ominous Origins: Faerie Tales (Rev Robert Kirk)
Swift Runner was a respected member of the Cree Indian tribe before he became possessed by the Windigo psychosis and committed unspeakable crimes. (20 …continue reading Ominous Origins: Swift Runner (Wendigo)
Personal Essay: Of all the gifts I’ve been given throughout the years from my mother, the love of horror is perhaps one of the …continue reading Hereditary: Horror as an Heirloom
Our exploration of the world’s most famous UFO encounters continues with a look at Canada’s fascinating Falcon Lake incident of May, 1967. (19 min) …continue reading Ominous Origins: Falcon Lake UFO Incident
“Bone Tomahawk” is a brilliantly crafted genre-blending film about a posse out to rescue townsfolk from a seemingly “Lovecraftian” nightmare. “Then fear left, and …continue reading From Beyond: Bone Tomahawk (2015)
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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