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May 24, 2024

332: Summer of 84 (2018)

This week we’re digging into the nostalgia of Summer of 84 (2018). We evaluate its retro suburban vibe, dissect the undertones of adolescent investigation, and weigh the film's use of classic horror elements against its thriller aspects. This...

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May 17, 2024

331: The Strangers: Chapter 1 (2024)

This week we’re back in the theater to check out The Strangers: Chapter 1 (2024). We debate its merits as a revival of its source material, unpack its seemingly unintentional comedy, and ponder its potential as a trilogy. This episode contains...

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May 10, 2024

330: Tarot (2024)

This week we’re shuffling the deck and checking out Tarot (2024). We dissect the film’s blend of astrology and horror, debate the effectiveness of its character development, and assess the authenticity of its zodiac depiction. This episode...

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May 3, 2024

329: The Babysitter (2017)

This week we're staying up past our bedtime with The Babysitter (2017). We critique its mix of horror and humor, praise Samara Weaving's standout performance, and dissect the film's cinematography visuals. In this episode's b-side, we assemble our...

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April 26, 2024

328: Cube (1997)

This week our patrons have voted for us to navigate the perilous confines of Cube (1997). We dissect the film's themes of isolation and survival, critique the character dynamics and overacting, and debate its influence on other trap-based horror...

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April 19, 2024

327: Late Night with the Devil (2024)

This week we're diving into the studio of Late Night with the Devil (2024). We dissect the fusion of possession and late-night talk show elements, critique the authenticity and impact of the AI-created art, and assess the meticulously recreated 1970s...

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April 12, 2024

326: STING (2024)

This week we're weaving through STING (2024). We’re joined by Mr. Moviegoer Luis “Sweet Lou” Cabrera as we dissect the layers of its plot, unpack its unexpected emotional resonance, and assess its placement as a creature feature. This episode...

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April 5, 2024

325: Silent Hill: Revelation (2012)

This week we’re descending into the foggy streets of Silent Hill: Revelation (2012). We assess the sequel’s fidelity to the game, dissect the execution of its CGI, and lament its departure from the narrative cohesion of its predecessor. This...

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March 29, 2024

324: Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 2 (2024)

This week we’re traveling back to the 100 Acre Wood with Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 2 (2024). We dissect the sequel’s visual enhancements, unpack the shift in its narrative, and debate the effectiveness of its lore. This episode contains...

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March 22, 2024

323: The Night House (2020)

This week we’re diving into the depths of grief with The Night House (2020). We explore the film’s psychological layers, assess the quality of its performances, and debate the effectiveness of its complex narrative. This episode contains spoilers,...

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March 15, 2024

322: Leprechaun 3 (1995)

This week we're venturing into the heart of Sin City with Leprechaun 3 (1995). We evaluate the film's unique blend of Irish folklore and campy horror, dissect the effectiveness of its gore and humor, and compare its place within the franchise and the wider horror genre. In this episode's b-side, we…

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March 8, 2024

321: Saw IV (2007)

This week we’re revisiting an iconic franchise by reviewing Saw IV (2007). We dissect the evolution of the franchise, unpack its tangled storyline, and critique the quality of its set design. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 27:00. ...

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March 1, 2024

320: Paranormal Activity (2007)

This week we’re rolling back the tapes of Paranormal Activity (2007). We analyze its impact on the horror genre, explore how it maximized its shoestring budget, and debate the polarizing effect retroscripting had on its characters. This episode...

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Feb. 23, 2024

319: The Mist (2007)

This week our patrons have voted for us to review The Mist (2007). We dissect the narrative's depth, critique the effectiveness of its CGI creatures, and compare the film's aesthetic to classic 1950s sci-fi horror. This episode contains spoilers,...

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Feb. 16, 2024

318: Lisa Frankenstein (2024)

This week we’re checking out Lisa Frankenstein (2024). We unravel the film’s amalgamation of 30’s and 80’s horror, dissect its whimsical atmosphere, and unpack its nods to classic films. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 27:18. ...

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Feb. 9, 2024

317: Lover's Lane (2000)

This week we’re snuggling up with Lover’s Lane (2000). We dissect the film’s take on a classic urban legend, unravel its tangled narrative, and highlight Anna Faris’s debut as a faint glimmer in a murky swamp of mediocrity. This episode...

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Feb. 2, 2024

316: Frankenstein (1931)

This week we’re unpacking the timeless classic Frankenstein (1931). We dissect its influence on the horror genre, analyze its themes of societal rejection, and unpack its key differences to the original novel. This episode contains spoilers,...

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Jan. 26, 2024

315: Silent Hill (2006)

This week our patrons have voted for us to navigate the fog of Silent Hill (2006). We delve into the film's loyalty to the game's atmosphere, debate its use of CGI and character development, and analyze the impact of its gruesome kills. This episode...

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Jan. 19, 2024

314: Leatherface: Texas Chainsaw Massacre III (1990)

This week we’re unpacking Leatherface: Texas Chainsaw Massacre III (1990). We delve into its shortcomings, assess the quality of its gore, and untangle the dynamic of its central family. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 22:54. Mentioned...

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Jan. 12, 2024

313: Night Swim (2024)

This week we're diving into the depths of Night Swim (2024). We dissect its compelling cinematography, debate the merit of its character development, and examine its parallels with non-horror films. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 27:56. ...

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Jan. 5, 2024

312: Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey (2023)

This week we're venturing into the 100 Acre Woods with Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey (2023). We explore the film's daring transformation from beloved children's story to horror spectacle, debate its artistic merits and divisive audience reception,...

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Dec. 31, 2023

311: 2023 Slasher's Choice Awards

This week we recap the 79 episodes we produced in 2023 and highlight the best and worst in show with the annual Slasher’s Choice Awards. We look back on the content we made throughout the year, reflect on our show’s success, and set goals for...

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Dec. 29, 2023

310: Anna and the Apocalypse (2017)

This week the patrons have voted for us to review Anna and the Apocalypse (2017). We assess its quality as a musical, unpack its approach to a zombie apocalypse, and debate the likability of its characters. This episode contains spoilers, starting at...

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Dec. 22, 2023

309: Better Watch Out (2016)

This week we’re commemorating the holiday season with Better Watch Out (2016). We unpack the film’s approach to its premise, assess the quality of its performances, and dissect its use of classic horror tropes. This episode contains spoilers,...

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