“Theater Is Dead” is a witty, blood-soaked ode to theater kids—mixing backstage banter, demonic rituals, and one unforgettable finale. The stage has always been …continue reading Fantastic Fest: Theater is Dead (2025)
“Gothic Slayers” delivers a low-stakes, nostalgia-tinged adventure that feels like a VHS rental from a long-lost Friday night. Small-town takeovers have been a staple …continue reading Reel Review: Gothic Slayers (2025)
With a thrilling narrative that keeps viewers hooked, “The Puppetman” offers a fresh, spine-chilling twist on occult and possession tropes. The Puppetman may start …continue reading Shudder Sunday: The Puppetman (2023)
It’s a double feature of unique anthology horror and fascinating (not quite) true crime with 2024’s “Tenants” and “Strange Harvest”. It has been years …continue reading Adventures in Movies: Strange Neighbors and Serial Killers
“The Crow” remake may have been as doomed as its tortured lovers, but there is beauty and intensity for those willing to give it …continue reading Movie Night: The Crow (2024)
“Tarot” (2024) shuffles onto the horror scene with a fresh take on the supernatural genre, dealing out equal parts suspense and visual style. Tarot …continue reading Netflix and Chills: Tarot (2024)
While visually striking and richly detailed, “Hallowed Ground” is an overlong occult melodrama that never quite takes off. Occult horror films, especially those that …continue reading Take Two Review: Hallowed Ground (2019)
“Hallowed Ground” is a noble effort to feature neglected subjects, but it ultimately falls short on story and clarity. The latest from “Demons” (2017) …continue reading Reel Review: Hallowed Ground (2019)
Gruesome and eerie, tragic and sympathetic, the atmospheric film “Blood Craft” presents a unique and engaging spin on occult-themed horror. Shot with vivid colors …continue reading Fade to Black: Blood Craft (2019)
The Rizen is a Lovecraftian Nightmare with a Stranger Things Twist that Lands Awkwardly in the Twilight Zone The Rizen (2017) is an excellent …continue reading Reel Review: The Rizen (2017)
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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