Great eighties’ practical gross-out effects are sure to please gore hounds, and you should expect nothing less from Roger Corman’s studio. Biologically altered, killer …continue reading The Daily Dig: The Nest (1987)
An overlooked slasher likely found on most genre filmmakers’ list of influences, featuring great practical effects from John Carl Buechler. A group of camping …continue reading The Daily Dig: The Prey (1983)
Stunning sets and technical expertise resemble titans like De Palma and Argento but the storytelling lacks cohesion and falls flat. A failing Director exploits …continue reading The Daily Dig: Special Effects (1984)
A surprising, hidden gem on Shudder, “Dave Made a Maze” is a funny, whimsical, and wickedly smart film that deserves more attention. A couple …continue reading Shudder Sunday: Dave Made A Maze (2017)
Big on ideas but woefully short on execution, “The Creature Below” is a Lovecraftian Horror film offering little reason to dive into it. The …continue reading Films From Beyond: The Creature Below (2016)
On this episode of the cast, we chat with filmmaker Rocko Zevenbergen about his trippy, truly unique debut feature “I Need You Dead!” THIS …continue reading New Horror Express: Rocko Zevenbergen Interview
On this episode of the “Not Your Final Girl” podcast, we journey beyond the mortal realm to discuss “House” and “Ghost Story”. THIS EPISODE: …continue reading Not Your Final Girl: Gore, Glitz, and Tits
Sometimes a horror film can be a transcendent piece of art. A lovely story which reflects the modern time perfectly. Horror films can often be thought provoking, insightful and impactful…and sometimes they are just about decapitating people with Bowie knives and Laid to Rest is one of those films.continue reading Tubi Tuesday: Laid to Rest (2009)
In the world of elevated horror, Ariel McCleese’s works are must sees.continue reading Horror Short: “Hexatic Phase” by Ariel McCleese
The relative obscurity of Gary Sherman’s Dead & Buried only makes its unassuming assault on the subconscious that much more effective and Stan Winston’s effects that much more special.continue reading Shudder Sunday: Dead & Buried (1981)
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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