“Red Pill” is a politically-charged dark comedy that attempts to cleverly reflect the horrors of a nation deeply divided. Does it succeed? RED PILL …continue reading VOD Verdict: RED PILL (2021)
We interview Tonya Pinkins about her frightening political thriller “Red Pill” inspired by the 2020 election and its aftermath. Tonya Pinkins, writer-director of Red …continue reading Interview with Filmmaker Tonya Pinkins (Red Pill)
A host of uncomfortable topics and quality special effects make for a unique film with one of the best horror titles of the eighties. …continue reading The Daily Dig: Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker (1981)
The reimagining of “BLACK CHRISTMAS” has been attacked for its overtly feminist themes, but the backlash reflects a culture the film seeks to combat. …continue reading A Season of Sexism: The “Black Christmas” Backlash
This month, we proudly celebrate a community united in love and horror — and the diversity that makes us morbidly beautiful. It’s June. Not only …continue reading Celebrating Pride, Passion, and Purpose
An Argentinian anthology film based on urban legends and confronting inner demons, “Terror 5” is unique gene fare that’s as baffling as it is …continue reading Sex, Violence, Zombies and Snuff: “Terror 5”
The First Purge deftly combines a timely social/political message with great horror and action that should be well received by fans of the franchise. …continue reading Reel Review: The First Purge (2018)
As we prepare to see how it all started with “The First Purge”, we look back on the Purge trilogy, a thought provoking and …continue reading Franchise Retrospective: The Purge Series
The Calling Hours Horror Podcast 2.24: Discussion About Politics and Social Issues in Horror, From the Vietnam Era to Present Day (Air Date: 5.15.18) …continue reading The Calling Hours 2.24: Politics in Horror
Make America Weird Again! Support the Indie Horror Comedy “Weird Folk” You may remember us recently talking about a new film project we’re pretty …continue reading Fund it Friday: “Weird Folk” on Kickstarter
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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