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Dec. 30, 2021

Episode 181: Malignant (2021)

Episode 181: Malignant (2021)

This week our patrons have voted for us to explore James Wan's latest film, Malignant (2021). We discuss the film's absurd levels of camp, explore the beauty of its cinematography, debate the legitimacy of its twist, and discover the ways Wan infused his past films within this story. In this…

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Dec. 30, 2021

Episode 170: Nia DaCosta's Candyman (2021)

Episode 170: Nia DaCosta's Candyman (2021)

This week we look into the mirror to summon Nia DaCosta's Candyman (2021). We explore its connection to the 1992 film, discuss the expanded mythology of Candyman, and compare our interpretations of the film's ending. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 30:30. Support the Show - Patreon & Merchandise We've…

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Dec. 30, 2021

Episode 184: Fear Street Part Three: 1666 (2021)

Episode 184: Fear Street Part Three: 1666 (2021)

This week we conclude a hit Netflix trilogy by checking out Fear Street Part Three: 1666 (2021). We unpack the originality of its approach to witches, explore the depths of its characters, and discuss the parallels between 1666 and 1994. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 28:20. Support the Show…

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Dec. 30, 2021

Episode 150: Slaxx (2021)

Episode 150: Slaxx (2021)

This week we unzip the new Shudder original Slaxx (2021). We examine the struggles of working in retail, debate the humor of sentient clothing, and dig into the film's message on corporate greed. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 22:44. Support the Show - Patreon & Merchandise We've launched our…

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Dec. 30, 2021

Episode 162: A Quiet Place II (2021)

Episode 162: A Quiet Place II (2021)

This week we check out the highly anticipated sequel, A Quiet Place II (2021). We examine the power of the performances, debate the quality of its ending, and ponder whether the aliens could defeat a megalodon. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 35:59. Support the Show - Patreon & Merchandise…

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Dec. 30, 2021

Episode 156: Spiral (2021)

Episode 156: Spiral (2021)

This week we head back to the theaters to check out the newly released Spiral (2021). We assess its departure from franchise tactics, debate the quality of its twist, and break down its abundance of cop tropes. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 39:19. Support the Show - Patreon &…

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Dec. 30, 2021

Episode 144: Wrong Turn (2021)

Episode 144: Wrong Turn (2021)

This week we lace up our hiking boots as we explore the newly released Wrong Turn (2021). We assess the movie's departure from its original antagonists, break down the maturity of its growth, and debate the appeal of communes. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 33:39. Support the Show -…

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