
The visually breathtaking dystopian epic “Casshern” delivers a grim warning about war, technology, and the cost of losing our humanity. When Casshern was released …continue reading Movies With a Message: Casshern (2004)

The visually breathtaking dystopian epic “Casshern” delivers a grim warning about war, technology, and the cost of losing our humanity. When Casshern was released …continue reading Movies With a Message: Casshern (2004)

“House of Sayuri” masterfully blends chilling terror, effective humor, and endless surprises in a thrilling and subversive rollercoaster. Fans of J-horror are no doubt …continue reading Fantasia 2024: House of Sayuri (Sayuri)

Known for its over-the-top violence, “Battle Royale” is a commentary on oppressive regimes and the loss of innocence and autonomy. Battle Royale victimized the …continue reading Movies With a Message: Battle Royale

Before our Summer series dedicated to vampires, we visit a very strange and surreal “House” of horrors with a cult classic 70s horror export. …continue reading Spookshow: House (1977)

A masterpiece of microbudget shock and awe, Takashi Miike’s “Ichi the Killer” has inspired everyone from Quentin Tarantino to Eli Roth. In 2001, Takashi …continue reading Taboo Tuesday: Ichi The Killer

In this episode, we get educated on Tubi’s hidden school horror films, studying up on “Camp Blood: First Slaughter” and “Signal 101”. Armed with …continue reading Untold Horrors: School Horror

In our quest to help you expand your horror horizons, we travel around the world to uncover the best in undiscovered foreign horror. Join …continue reading Around the World in 80 Films (Foreign Horror)

“Cube” (2021) is a rare instance of a Japanese remake that doesn’t compare to its Western counterpart, rather than the other way around. If …continue reading Foreign Friday: Cube (2021)

We review two recent indie horror releases, the found footage social satire “Followers” and the J-horror remake of the cult hit “Cube”. We have …continue reading Adventures in Movies: Cubes and Clout-Chasing

The gory, off-the-wall Japanese splatterfest “Tag” is a confusing and chaotic ride, but it’s also ridiculously fun and hard not to love. Killer wind. …continue reading Tubi Tuesday: Tag (2015)
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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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