Paul Thompson’s “Stalkers” surprises with more than just slasher thrills; it’s a dark and heartfelt story of obsession, stigma, and survival. One of the …continue reading Reel Review: Stalkers (2025)
A menacing proto-slasher, “Mountaintop Motel Massacre” succeeds on many levels but falls short of what’s needed to become a cult classic. A former asylum …continue reading The Daily Dig: Moutaintop Motel Massacre (1983)
“Red Dawn” without the political implications, “Cabin in the Woods” without the Zombies, and “Evil Dead” without the cursed book and demons. A group …continue reading The Daily Dig: The Zero Boys (1986)
An early, lost slasher that benefited from being dubbed a video nasty, “Nightmare Island” plays with tropes that would permeate the genre. Plagued by …continue reading The Daily Dig: Nightmare Island (1982)
Wes Craven’s films are rooted in his strict Christian upbringing—confronting original sin, moral depravity, and a world without salvation. Wes Craven’s death in 2015 …continue reading Wes Craven and Original Sin
Add some “Animal House”, “Scream”, “Porky’s”, “PCU”, and throw in some Chainsaw and Dave, and you get “Rush Week”—plus a pretty good time. College …continue reading The Daily Dig: Rush Week (1989)
A prototypical schlock horror film, “Killing Spree” packs gore from floor to ceiling with plenty left over to bury in the backyard. A jealous …continue reading The Daily Dig: Killing Spree (1987)
David got a football scholarship, and he’s having a celebration party—one no one should RSVP to, including the audience of “Night Screams”. David throws …continue reading The Daily Dig: Night Screams (1987)
A fun but clunky endeavor, “Drive-In Massacre” could have been a modern-day William Castle flick if it were better executed. A sword-swinging psycho is …continue reading The Daily Dig: Drive-In Massacre (1976)
This Brady Bunch won’t be arguing over who gets the most attention; they’re just trying not to get stabbed in the back! A scientist’s …continue reading The Daily Dig: Strange Behavior (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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