Sharks get a bad rap, but they rarely kill humans. In the case of Michelle Von Emster, they may have been blamed for human …continue reading Ominous Origins: Michelle Von Emster
After bemoaning the disappointments of last year’s genre offerings, we celebrate the best of 2023 horror — and there was a lot of it. Before …continue reading Adventures in Movies: The Best of 2023 Horror
While exorcism is seen as a form of salvation among believers, the tragic tale of Anneliese Michel exposed the dangers of unfaltering faith. The …continue reading Ominous Origins: The Exorcism of Anneliese Michel
Inspired by a shocking true story, “Pig Killer” takes a unique and controversial approach to exploring the depravity of a real-life monster. Film criticism, …continue reading Real 2 Reel: Pig Killer (2023)
Best known for the gruesome true crime it inspired, “The Loves Ones” has a nasty rep, but this twisted black comedy deserves a second …continue reading Taboo Tuesday: The Loved Ones (2009)
Truth is more horrific than fiction in this week’s true crime spotlight featuring “The Man in the White Van” and “Last Stop Larrimah”. We …continue reading Adventures in Movies: True Crime Week
In a modern true-crime mystery, a couple and their young child disappear, leading to much speculation about the fate of the Jamison family. We’re …continue reading Ominous Origins: Jamison Family Disappearance
A difficult but highly rewarding watch for brave viewers, “Megalomaniac” is an intensely brutal film about the dark side of humanity. Like many horror …continue reading Reel Review: Megalomaniac (2022)
Shark Week may be over, but we’re diving into a true crime horror story involving a missing man, a tiger shark, and a regurgitated …continue reading Ominous Origins: Shark Arm Case
“The Night of the 12th” is a riveting French crime procedural that effectively and uncomfortably explores the dark side of human nature. French crime …continue reading Reel Review: The Night of the 12th (2022)
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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