A quirky, sadistic, hard to find film that grew a cult fan base through bootlegs and finally emerged proper in the age of Blu-ray. …continue reading The Daily Dig: The Undertaker (1988)
You can smell the leather and lead paint in this punk rock horror comedy, which is heavy on the makeup and doesn’t take itself …continue reading The Daily Dig: Doom Asylum (1988)
A Nunsploitation slasher with a mean streak and dizzying imagery, “The Killer Nun” flirts with poignancy but ultimately aims low. A Nun slips into …continue reading The Daily Dig: The Killer Nun (1979)
Using the early 80’s slasher template “X-Ray” — also known as “Hospital Massacre” — fills the screen with plenty of blood and scares but no …continue reading The Daily Dig: X-Ray (1981)
A fishing line budget didn’t stop “Savage Weekend” from bringing the blood, guts, and sex; an impressive effort with little to no resources. Wealthy …continue reading The Daily Dig: Savage Weekend (1979)
Harrowing topics are dealt with passively, focusing on erstwhile horror tactics rather than addressing trauma with poignant action and thoughtful allegory. After the passing …continue reading The Daily Dig: Grandmother’s House (1988)
A hard-to-find British film that has more alternative titles than interesting scenes, the production is carried on the allure of its star. Valerie witnesses …continue reading The Daily Dig: The House That Vanished (1973)
One of the few 80’s horror flicks that lives up to its cover art, “Happy Birthday to Me” delivers gore, violence, and even a …continue reading The Daily Dig: Happy Birthday to Me (1981)
A giallo-inspired slasher from the sub genre’s Golden Age, “Edge of the Axe” is a but muddled, but stylish and satisfying enough to be …continue reading Tubi Tuesday: Edge of the Axe (1988)
Unparalleled locations, a rich historical plot, high production values, and a Riz Ortolani score make this a unique and entertaining giallo. An Italian Archaeologist …continue reading The Daily Dig: The Dead Are Alive! (1972)
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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