Stellar performances and a beautiful script make “Let the Right One In” an essential horror classic; here are 25 facts you may not know …continue reading Eerie Essentials: Let the Right One In (2008)
“Daughters of Darkness” is a Hammer take on the Bathory legend, beautifully shot with a strong lead; a riveting tale of love, deceit, and …continue reading Flashback Friday: Daughters of Darkness (1971)
“Blood of the Tribades” is a beautifully filmed and thought provoking commentary on the dangers of tradition and the constraints of gender roles. Female …continue reading Reel Review: Blood of the Tribades (2016)
The cult classic “Near Dark” is a standout in the vampire sub genre, with Kathryn Bigelow proving her talent long before she was an …continue reading Terror Tuesdays: Near Dark (1987)
Thanks to a perfect cast and soundtrack, “The Lost Boys” remains one of the most influential and iconic vampire films — still relevant 30 …continue reading Sunday Bloody Sunday: The Lost Boys
Just as vampires hypnotize their victims onscreen, these dark and alluring creatures have mesmerized audiences for decades; here are ten of the best. Hello …continue reading Best of the Bloodsuckers: Top Ten Vampire Films
An Interview with Jeff Roland, author of the whimsically illustrated and tenderly written book for kids, “Maury the Miserable Vampire”. Not long ago I …continue reading Author Interview: Jeff Roland
“Family Blood” is a thought provoking allegory for the endless cycle of addiction and the predators that prey on the weak and vulnerable. I …continue reading Review and Reflect: Family Blood (2018)
Meet Melville, a very different kind of vampire and the hero of “Scouse Gothic”…plus peek inside the mind of a talented horror fiction writer. …continue reading Scouse Gothic: A Very Different Vampire
A multi-layered novel with both highs and lows, Ian McKinney’s “Scouse Gothic” mingles vampirism and crime to solid effect. The exposition of Ian McKinney’s …continue reading Now Read This: Scouse Gothic
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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