Episodes

This week we’re joined by Cristina Giraldo to unwrap Lee Cronin’s The Mummy (2026). We unpack Cronin’s grief-soaked reinvention, dissect the film’s oppressive body horror, and debate whether its ending lands with satisfying f...

This week we’re unraveling nearly a century of cinematic history as we explore what happened to The Mummy. We debate whether the franchise ever had a true identity, compare the gothic horror of the original films to the swash...

This week we’re drilling into Slumber Party Massacre II (1987). We unpack the sequel’s wild tonal pivot, praise its fever-dream rockabilly villain, and consider how its campy musical energy reshapes the slasher formula. This ...

This week we’re heading back underground with Tremors 2: Aftershocks (1996). We reflect on its legacy as a direct-to-video sequel, break down the evolution of the graboids into something new, and explore how its shift toward ...

This week we’re back in theaters to check out Ready or Not 2: Here I Come (2026) . We explore how the sequel expands the world beyond the original, break down its balance of chaos, comedy, and character development, and discu...

This week we’re breaking down the final showdown of the 2026 Horror Games and crowning a new champion. We revisit the biggest upsets, fan-favorite moments, and chaotic twists that defined the tournament, from The Babadook’s c...

This week have decided we’re checking out Rob Zombie’s 31 (2016). We look back on its road to production, question the efficacy of its characters, and discuss the impact of its third act. This episode contains spoilers, begin...

This week we’re breaking down Round 5 of the 2026 Horror Games as the competition forces its remaining tributes out of their comfort zones and into unfamiliar territory. We debate legacy versus modern terror with Jennifer Che...

This week we’re recapping Round 4 of the 2026 Horror Games as we break down the Egregious Eight and prepare to enter the Fearsome Four. We revisit the most creative kills across each matchup, debate the biggest upsets includi...

This week we’re tuning into Undertone (2026). We weigh the power of its sound design, debate whether its slow burn fully pays off, and unpack how deeply its caregiver angle hits. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 3...

This week we’re recapping Round 3 of the 2026 Horror Games as the Slaying 16 asked voters a different question: who is the most resilient horror icon. We break down surprising outcomes like the Amityville House defeating Drac...

This week we’re stepping into the ring with Freddy vs. Jason (2003). We unpack the movie’s crossover legacy, dissect the spectacle of watching two horror titans collide, and explore why it still works more than 20 years later...

This week we’re recapping the chaos of Round 2 in the 2026 Horror Games as the arena shifts from body counts to backstories, and voters are forced to decide which tributes have the most compelling origin stories. We break dow...

This week we’re breaking down the biggest face-offs, most surprising upsets, and early trends emerging from the first round of this year’s Horror Games. With 64 contenders entering the arena and only 32 surviving, we examine ...

This week we’re returning to Woodsboro as we check out Scream 7 (2026). We discuss the franchise’s return to Sidney Prescott, debate the brutality of Ghostface’s kills, and unpack the film’s divisive third act. This episode c...

This week we’re going online with The Den (2013). We revisit the wild west nostalgia of Chatroulette culture, debate how well the screen-life format builds tension, and unpack where the third act loses the plot. This episode ...

This week we’re getting existential in black-and-white as we check out Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956). We dig into how the film weaponizes “cozy” small-town normalcy, why its paranoia still hits 70 years later, and wha...

This week we’re closing the book on The Strangers: Chapter 3 (2026). We question why this story needed three movies, unpack how over-explaining defangs the franchise’s essence, and debate the decision quality of its leading l...

This week we’re heading into the jungle to dissect Cannibal Holocaust (1980). We unpack its legacy as a found-footage trailblazer, wrestle with its hypocritical commentary on media exploitation, and explore the ethical dilemm...

This week we’re heading into the woods for the patron-selected Eden Lake (2008). We break down its bleak Broken Britain energy, question the believability of its antagonists, and unpack an ending that left us cold. This episo...

This week we’re examining the post-apocalyptic landscape of 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026). We delve into the dynamics between the surviving characters, assess the impact of its cinematography, and unpack its tonal sh...

This week we’re exploring Teaching Mrs. Tingle (1999). We discuss Helen Mirren's standout performance, evaluate the film's genre confusion and melodrama, and reminisce about its quintessentially nineties set design. This epis...

This week we’re unpacking Good Boy (2025). We explore the film's use of a dog's perspective, analyze its emotional weight, and explore the complexity of its production. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 37:31. Ment...

This week we’re unpacking Frozen (2010). We assess the film's tense atmosphere, explore the rationale behind its character's life-or-death decisions, and explore its connection to Hatchet II. This episode contains spoilers, b...