In “The Damned”, a 19th-century Icelandic fishing station becomes the backdrop for a haunting tale of moral choices and creeping terror. When the cinematic …continue reading Movie Night: The Damned (2025)
Carpenter fans should check out the original adaptation of the novella that inspired his magnum opus, “The Thing from Another World”. Few movies have …continue reading Tubi Tuesday: The Thing from Another World (1951)
If you’re new to the genre or looking to strengthen your horror foundation, these fifteen films — new and old — are a great place to …continue reading What horror films are best for new genre enthusiasts?
Twenty years later, the video game sequel to “The Thing” is still a masterclass in smart, scary horror gaming that deserves a revisit. Have …continue reading Retro Gaming: The Thing (2002)
As bleak and apocalyptic as John Carpenter’s “The Thing” is, the biggest disaster of all is how poorly it was received upon release. The …continue reading Spookshow: The Thing (1982)
A heady sci-fi mystery with big ideas, John Carpenter’s underrated “Prince of Darkness” isn’t easy to digest but is well worth the effort. Prince …continue reading Carpenter Tribute: Prince of Darkness
“Escape From New York” impresses with great action sequences, stellar performances, and a still-relevant skewering of 80s politics. Escape From New York was something …continue reading Carpenter Tribute: Escape From New York
Make it a themed movie night with these double features that perfectly complement each other — including films you may have missed. Double features …continue reading Odd Couples: Uncommon Double Features
40 years later, John Carpenter’s essential horror classic, “The Thing”, is still just as chilling and effective as the day it was released. Jamie …continue reading 40 Year Anniversary of “The Thing” (1982)
There’s so much great new horror that it’s hard to keep up, but these five genre staples never go out of style and may …continue reading Five On It: Essential Horror
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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