Caitlin Cronenberg’s chillingly plausible and darkly funny “Humane,” explores privilege and sacrifice amidst ecological disaster. Satire can be pushed to such limits of absurdity …continue reading Shudder Sunday: Humane (2024)
Trust me, “Professor Hack Harddrive Hacks the Universe” is the least weird thing about this hidden Tubi oddity about creative expression. As Tubi’s recommendation …continue reading Tubi Tuesday: Professor Hack Harddrive (2023)
A satirical horror comedy, “Hemet, Or The Landlady Don’t Drink Tea” is a crude, bizarre film that really does bite off more than it …continue reading Reel Review: Hemet, Or The Landlady Don’t Drink Tea
As much a sign of the current times as it is a witty satire of the early 2000s, “Young, Sexy & Dead” takes bold …continue reading Headlines and Horror: Young, Sexy & Dead
“The Blackening” is a refreshing addition to the horror-comedy, delivering plenty of wit while bringing something new to the table. The Blackening (2023) opens with …continue reading Movie Night: The Blackening (2023)
As we prepare for “Oppenheimer”, we revisit the comedy classic that satirized our very real fears of nuclear devastation, “Dr. Strangelove”. The Spookshow Summer …continue reading Spookshow: Dr. Strangelove (1964)
After being lost for 30 years, the wacky and wildly funny cult horror comedy/slasher satire “Arbor Day” chops its way back from oblivion. If …continue reading Reel Review: Arbor Day (1990/2023)
Controversial, disturbing, thought-provoking, and at times hilarious, “Poundcake” delivers equal parts horror, satire, and social commentary. Have you ever watched a film that took …continue reading Make Believe Seattle 2023: Poundcake
On this episode, NHE host Scott Murphy chats to writing and directing duo Ian Tripp & Ryan Schafer about their new movie “Everybody Dies …continue reading New Horror Express: Ian Tripp and Ryan Schafer Interview
We rewind to 2010 to revisit one of the most memorable horror comedies of the post-2000 era, “Tucker and Dale vs. Evil”. This week, …continue reading Spookshow: Tucker and Dale vs. Evil
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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