“The Retreat” may follow familiar survival-horror beats, but its queer perspective, social critique, and satisfying vengeance are a thrill. It’s Pride Month, and I’m …continue reading Tubi Tuesday: The Retreat (2021)
“He Kills at Night” is a bleak, claustrophobic holiday horror that forgoes all cheer for a twisty, claustrophobic cat-and-mouse thriller. Holiday horror usually comes …continue reading Holiday Horror: He Kills at Night (2025)
From death tournaments to rigged survival games, these 10 underseen horror thrillers push “high stakes” to its most brutal, bloody extreme. Most gambling stories …continue reading Bet Your Life: 7 Underrated Death-Game Horror Movies
Luke Sparke’s one-take creature feature crawls under your skin; “Scurry” is tense, claustrophobic, and terrifying. Luke Sparke (Primitive War) has quietly become one of …continue reading Reel Review: Scurry (2025)
From thrills to therapy, horror gaming and scary video games can sharpen the mind, soothe anxiety, and transform fear into resilience. If you’ve been …continue reading The Final Save Point: Why Horror Gaming Is Good for You
With a clever premise and two powerhouse leads, “Locked” is a taut, claustrophobic thriller that explores power, privilege, and survival. If you haven’t reached …continue reading Movie Night: Locked (2025)
If you love the deadly games, moral dilemmas, and high-stakes survival of “Squid Game”, explore these gripping films from around the globe. The return …continue reading 13 Movies to Watch if You Love “Squid Game”
“Last Straw” is a tense and taught, well-crafted thriller that subverts expectations and challenges your perspective in intriguing ways. Last Straw begins in media …continue reading Indie Spotlight: Last Straw (2023)
“Out Come the Wolves” is a gripping survival horror that bares its teeth, but not before enveloping viewers in thoughtful character drama. Adam MacDonald’s …continue reading Reel Review: Out Come the Wolves (2024)
Unlock the secrets behind why the “Escape Room” film series is a must-watch for every horror fan in our latest deep dive. In the …continue reading Why the “Escape Room” Series is a Must-Watch for Horror Fans
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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