In Joe Begos’s latest film “Bliss”, he delivers an interesting and stylish vampire film that will leave genre fans duly sated and likely wanting …continue reading Reel Review: Bliss (Joe Begos, 2019)
Scream Factory shows us the “SCARS OF DRACULA”, an imperfect but important movie from Hammer Films; an absolute beauty on Blu, scars and all. …continue reading Scream Factory Friday: Scars of Dracula (1970)
Larry Fessenden’s “Habit” is a beautifully executed, low budget masterpiece— a realistic and thought provoking vampire and psychological horror film. I came across this …continue reading Retro Review: HABIT (Fessenden, 1995)
They say branding is everything, and these 13 horror icons have looks and a signature style that transcends their films and even the genre …continue reading Killer Looks, Killer Icons: 13 Icons of Horror Style
“Bit” is a unique and stylish horror comedy that is both an intersectional feminist film and a contemporary vampire tale — plus, it’s kick ass …continue reading Reel Review: BIT (Michael Elmore, 2019)
In the third and final installment of our series on the evolution of the lesbian vampire, we look at the films from the 1980s …continue reading Legacy of the Lesbian Vampire (Part 3: Rebirth)
In the second part of our three-part exploration of the lesbian vampire, we examine her explosion in popularity in 60s and 70s horror cinema. When …continue reading Legacy of the Lesbian Vampire (Part 2: Evolution)
In the first of a three-part exploration of the evolution of the lesbian vampire, we examine her origins in Gothic literature and her debut on …continue reading Legacy of the Lesbian Vampire (Part 1: Origins)
In honor of Cinco De Mayo, I reflect on five of my favorite Mexican horror films — from the campy to the classic to the …continue reading Five Great Mexican Horror Films
Vampires often have a grab bag of personality disorders from what psychology calls the ‘Dark Triad’, but above all…they are huge jerks! Here’s why. …continue reading Vampires are Jerks: Examples in Film
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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