An early, lost slasher that benefited from being dubbed a video nasty, “Nightmare Island” plays with tropes that would permeate the genre. Plagued by …continue reading The Daily Dig: Nightmare Island (1982)
This Brady Bunch won’t be arguing over who gets the most attention; they’re just trying not to get stabbed in the back! A scientist’s …continue reading The Daily Dig: Strange Behavior (1981)
“Antrum” may have gained fame by cleverly courting controversy, but the film’s arresting style and emotional core keep it relevant. Antrum: The Deadliest Film …continue reading Taboo Tuesday: Antrum (The Deadliest Film Ever Made)
A dopey early slasher that will look very familiar with its formula of young hikers, woods, and a machete-wielding maniac killer. A group of …continue reading The Daily Dig: Don’t Go in the Woods (1981)
These ten shocking and often brutal banned horror films dared to go to extremes — earning controversy, infamy, and taboo status. I can recall a …continue reading Banned Horror Films (Part 1)
A strong and consistent character drives this inverted slasher as we journey the exploits of a fiery serial killer and his warped mind. Donny …continue reading The Daily Dig: Don’t Go in the House (1980)
Don’t let the promise of a plot fool you; this low-rent Norman Bates killer is less coherent than a “Fast and Furious” film. A …continue reading The Daily Dig: Delirium (1979)
A new Italian horror film is coming soon: “Anthropophagus 2”, a sequel inspired by Joe d’Amato’s 1980 cult movie “Anthropophagus”. As with Antropophagus, the film …continue reading Trailer Park: Antropophagus 2
A cheese-fest with a socially important backbone, relevant no matter what decade you happened to fall upon this direct-to-video thriller. Two killer brothers, locked …continue reading The Daily Dig: Curfew (1989)
Deep messages are glossed over as bovine blood flows like a river in this seedy foray into the mind of a nascent serial killer. …continue reading The Daily Dig: The Cannibal Man (1972)
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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