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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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 the blowouts, the closest calls, and the tributes who fell in battle across all…
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 contains spoilers, beginning at 41:27. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Scream 7…
Kris and Gamemaker Chel break down everything that happened in the first round of this year’s Horror Games. With 64 horror icons entering the arena and only 32 surviving, we take a look at the biggest blowouts, the closest matchups, and the most surprising eliminations across all four districts: Classics,…
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 contains spoilers, beginning at 36:27. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie The…
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 what makes its central theme feel timeless. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 37:20.…
Citizens of the community…it is time. The 2026 Horror Games begin with the Reaping. Tonight, we gather live to select the 64 tributes who will enter this year’s Monster Madness tournament, divided across four districts: Slashers, Paranormal, Classic Horror, and Sci-Fi. From masked maniacs and vengeful spirits to black-and-white legends…
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 lady. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 25:42. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie…
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 dilemmas posed by its production. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 38:24 Mentioned in the Episode Watch the…
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 episode contains spoilers, beginning at 22:02. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Eden…
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 shifts from its predecessor. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 31:59. Mentioned in the Episode Watch…
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 episode contains spoilers, beginning at 26:01. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Teaching Mrs. Tingle (1999) (https://letterboxd.com/film/teaching-mrs-tingle/) Support the…
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. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Good Boy (2025) (https://letterboxd.com/film/good-boy-2025/) Support the Show We've launched…
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, beginning at 23:22 Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie Frozen (2010) (https://letterboxd.com/film/frozen-2010/) Support the Show We've launched our…
This week we're wrapping up the year with our 2025 Slasher's Choice Awards. We recap the year's wild stats, celebrate the winners across categories like Best Survivor, Best Villain, and Best Kill, and commiserate over the Hack Awards that call out the absolute worst horrors we endured. Support the Show…
This week we're taking a bite out of Gingerdead Man 2: Passion of the Crust (2008). We assess the absurdity of its plot, evaluate the chaotic charm of its practical effects, and analyze the film's meta-commentary on low-budget filmmaking. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 32:46. Mentioned in the Episode…
This week we're unwrapping Silent Night, Deadly Night (2025). We dissect the film's modern retelling of a cult classic, evaluate its blend of horror and dark comedy, and discuss the effectiveness of its take on Billy. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 27:15. Mentioned in the Episode Watch the Movie…