From Freddy Krueger to Jason Voorhees, these slasher classics prove that blood-soaked mayhem and face-melting riffs go hand in hand. Horror and heavy metal …continue reading Blood, Guts, and Guitar Riffs: Slasher Films and Heavy Metal
From groundbreaking nightmares to cult classics that defined the decade, 1984 was a banner year for horror films that continue to thrill. When one …continue reading Time Capsule: Top Ten Horror Films of 1984
The role of women in slashers reflects a complex dance between misogyny and empowerment, complicating horror’s relationship with feminism. Show host Carolyn Smith-Hillmer mixes up …continue reading Final Girl on 6th Ave: Women in Slashers
In honor of its anniversary, we celebrate the legacy of “Black Christmas”, the still-relevant classic that helped birth the slasher subgenre. Released in the …continue reading Horror History: Black Christmas (1974)
In honor of its anniversary, we look back on John Carpenter’s seminal horror classic, the iconic and influential “Halloween” (1978). Spooky season wouldn’t be …continue reading Horror History: Halloween (1978)
“Hell Night” is the (almost) family friendly slasher featuring an unusually enlightened take on gender and high style — one of the best of its …continue reading Flashback Friday: Hell Night (1981)
NEW VIDEO REVIEW SERIES: TOP TEN TUESDAY It’s almost October…time to spend as much free time possible gorging on an endless buffet of horror …continue reading Video Review: Top Ten Slashers
Troy Escamilla Discusses His Directorial Debut, the 80s Slasher-Inspired “Party Night” If you’ve ever wondered just how exactly you go about making a film …continue reading Talking ‘Party Night’ with Troy Escamilla
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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