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June 11, 2026

Hokum (2026)

Hokum (2026)

Send us Fan Mail (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2619472/fan_mail/new) This week we’re exploring Hokum (2026). We dissect the efficacy of its atmosphere, debate the quality of its layered plot, and weigh how Adam Scott’s performance shapes a compellingly abrasive horror lead. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 35:33. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the…

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June 4, 2026

Oddity (2024)

Oddity (2024)

Send us Fan Mail (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2619472/fan_mail/new) This week we’re unpacking Oddity (2024). We assess its atmosphere, dissect the relationships between its characters, and weigh how Carolyn Bracken’s dual performance sharpens the film’s grief, tension, and dark humor. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 21:35. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie…

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May 28, 2026

Obsession (2025)

Obsession (2025)

Send us Fan Mail (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2619472/fan_mail/new) This week we’re unpacking Obsession (2025). We examine how the One Wish Willow turns longing into control, praise Inde Navarrette’s unnerving performance, and assess how the film unravels its central antagonist. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 30:37. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie…

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May 28, 2026

Obsession (2025) | Full Review

Obsession (2025) | Full Review

Kris and Sean review Obsession (2025), the supernatural horror film from Curry Barker about a wish-granting toy, romantic fixation, and the terrifying consequences of forcing someone to love you. We discuss whether Obsession lives up to its breakout horror buzz, how the One Wish Willow twists a familiar “be careful…

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May 23, 2026

Inside The Cullen Chronicles: Legacy - 1935

Inside The Cullen Chronicles: Legacy - 1935

Send us Fan Mail (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2619472/fan_mail/new) This week we’re spotlighting The Cullen Chronicles: Legacy - 1935. We trace Lily Bellucci’s fan-film origin story, unpack Jake Fogg’s take on Emmett Cullen, and examine how the project pushes Twilight into darker horror territory. We also explore the Indiegogo campaign, preview the team’s Forks…

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May 21, 2026

446: The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1995)

446: The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1995)

This week we're unpacking The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1995). We trace its messy production history, praise Matthew McConaughey and Renée Zellweger's committed performances, and debate how its tone turns backwoods grime into cult appeal. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 28:31. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the…

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May 14, 2026

445: Critters (1986)

445: Critters (1986)

This week we're checking out Critters (1986). We debate the impact of its Gremlins shadow, praise its practical Crite effects, and weigh the detriment its thin human characters. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 34:09. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Critters (1986) (https://letterboxd.com/film/critters/) Related Episodes 072: Gremlins (1984)…

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May 8, 2026

444: Send Help (2026)

444: Send Help (2026)

This week we're surviving Send Help (2026). We unpack its corporate horror, assess Rachel McAdams' feral final-girl turn, and unpack how Sam Raimi blends survival tension with dark comedy. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 31:50. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Send Help (2026) (https://letterboxd.com/film/send-help/) Related Episodes 169:…

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April 30, 2026

443: Godzilla (1954)

443: Godzilla (1954)

This week we're unpacking the legacy of Godzilla (1954). We reflect on its national-trauma allegory, praise its practical effects, and consider the weight of its somber ending. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 28:59. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Godzilla (1954) (https://letterboxd.com/film/godzilla/) Related Episodes 419: Cloverfield (2008) (https://www.hackorslash.live/419-cloverfield-2008/)…

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April 23, 2026

442: Lee Cronin's The Mummy (2026)

442: Lee Cronin's The Mummy (2026)

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 force. In this episode's b-side, we plan our respective wakes, and conjure a new recipe for Sean's…

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April 23, 2026

What happened to The Mummy? | 1932 - 2017

What happened to The Mummy? | 1932 - 2017

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 swashbuckling spectacle of the 1999 version, and unpack why the 2017 reboot…

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April 17, 2026

441: Slumber Party Massacre II (1987)

441: Slumber Party Massacre II (1987)

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 episode contains spoilers, beginning at 24:46. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Slumber Party Massacre…

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April 9, 2026

440: Tremors 2: Aftershocks (1996)

440: Tremors 2: Aftershocks (1996)

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 action-comedy changes the experience. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 25:36. Mentioned in the…

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April 2, 2026

439: Ready or Not 2: Here I Come (2026)

439: Ready or Not 2: Here I Come (2026)

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 discuss whether the larger ensemble enhances or muddies the experience. This…

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April 1, 2026

Horror Games | Round 6 Recap, Champion Reveal

Horror Games | Round 6 Recap, Champion Reveal

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 controversial run to Candyman's rise and fall, all leading to a final clash between Jennifer…

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March 26, 2026

438: 31 (2016)

438: 31 (2016)

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, beginning at 26:44. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie 31 (2016) (https://letterboxd.com/film/31-2016/)…

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March 26, 2026

Horror Games | Round 5 Recap, Championship Reveal

Horror Games | Round 5 Recap, Championship Reveal

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 Check facing off against Frankenstein's Monster, argue over one of the most controversial matchups…

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March 20, 2026

Horror Games | Round 4 Recap, Fearsome Four Reveal

Horror Games | Round 4 Recap, Fearsome Four Reveal

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 including Art the Clown vs. Jason Voorhees, and honor the fallen tributes…

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March 19, 2026

437: Undertone (2026)

437: Undertone (2026)

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 32:47. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Undertone (2026) (https://letterboxd.com/film/undertone-2025/#:~:text=) Main Episode…

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March 15, 2026

Horror Games | Round 3 Recap

Horror Games | Round 3 Recap

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 Dracula, Pinhead overcoming Pennywise, and Art the Clown outlasting Ghostface while listener voicemails…

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March 13, 2026

436: Freddy vs Jason (2003)

436: Freddy vs Jason (2003)

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 episode contains spoilers, beginning at 27:48. Mentioned in the Episode Watch…

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March 12, 2026

The 2026 Horror Games | Round 3 Recap

The 2026 Horror Games | Round 3 Recap

Greetings and salutations, citizens of the Capitol and loyal members of our districts. Round 3 of the 2026 Horror Games, the Slaying 16, has concluded, and the arena continues to narrow. In this round, voters were asked to decide which tribute in each matchup is the most resilient, the one…

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March 9, 2026

Horror Games 2026 Round 2 Recap | Freddy vs Candyman, Major Upsets & The Slaying 16

Horror Games 2026 Round 2 Recap | Freddy vs Candyman, Major Upsets & The Slaying 16

The arena claimed more victims. In Round 2 of the 2026 Horror Games, voters were asked to look beyond body counts and decide which horror icons have the best origin stories. Thirty-two tributes entered the arena, but only sixteen survived. In this recap, Kris and Chel break down the biggest…

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March 9, 2026

Horror Games | Round 2 Recap

Horror Games | Round 2 Recap

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 down the biggest matchups and surprises, including Candyman defeating Freddy Krueger,…

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