In Horror We Trust

Catch up with us as we recap a few of the major horror releases of the last few months. We take a bite out of "Longlegs," "Oddity," "Strange Darling" and "Alien Romulus." These films offered many gifts and gags with their transfixing performances, disturbing props, startling twists and stunning practical effects. Which was your favorite?

With production companies recently KILLING the marketing space in 2024, we take a look at iconic marketing strategies across horror releases in the digital age. Taking a moment to reminisce on our favorite, memorably terrifying advertising campaigns we also discuss just what is it that makes these efforts so effective? What are your favorite horror marketing approaches?

On today’s episode, we take a look at the latest polarizing independent release for early summer, In a Violent Nature (dir. Chris Nash). “POV”, “ASMR”, “sensory candy”, “slasher-genre-reengineered”? Let’s dive into it as we discuss our impressions and observations of this excitingly disputed IFC production. Does the slasher genre have more to offer than has already been hollowed out?

SPOOKY SEASON IS UPON US and we challenge you to watch a frightful flick for each day of October! Follow along with us as we curate a list of our favorite horror films to watch during the season. We include a mix of classic creeps, hair-raising haunts, and new nightmares. Plus a little tap dance number from our very own Bella, Christine's Pomeranian.

WARNING: This episode contains spoilers. The latest installment in the Evil Dead franchise brings the Necronomicon out of the forest and into the flats. Throwing a single mother of 3 into its hellish grips, Evil Dead Rise (2023) offers a fresh expansion on the cult classic. Supporting our general reactions to the film, we focus on its place within the series and the exciting new prospects it presents.

With a huge period for horror concluding, we finally share our top 10 horror flicks of the year. While comparing our very subjective lists, we also follow up with some honorable mentions and our disagreeable picks. Now let’s hack our way into a strong 2023 new year!

WARNING: This episode contains major spoilers. TW: sexual assault. Christine and Carissa take a deep (swan) dive into Barbarian (2022), directed by Zach Cregger. Taking us on an incredibly wild ride, this film offers relentless brutality smash cut with much welcomed comedy. Through ever-shifting expectations, Barbarian delivers an immersive mystery that keeps you on your toes.

We are officially beginning the countdown to Halloween by celebrating the Midsummer Scream season! Today we share our favorite movies and attractions that we revisit every Halloween or else it wouldn’t feel the same. What’s your annual ritual?

On today’s episode, we share our largely different reactions to Scott Derrickson’s The Black Phone (2022). With memorable performances set against a grim 70s backdrop and a new iconic horror mask, what was mint and what fell short for us?

Christine and Carissa share their experience attending the 2022 Monsterpalooza horror convention in Pasadena, CA. Join in our hype over the convention attractions including the incredible horror artists and vendors, cosplayers, and celebrity guests culminating to our sacred photo op with Matthew Lillard.

SPOILER WARNING . Hello friends and listeners alike, we are back after a short hiatus and we sure have missed you! Join us as we discuss the various films we have tuned in to, films we look forward to, and upcoming horror conventions. From new releases such as The Sadness, Men, We're All Going to the World's Fair – to horror staples like The Fog and Near Dark, we chew through them all!

Join us around the campfire for episode one of our URBAN LEGENDS series. Here we discuss and unveil the rules to play four insidious games. Only the brave will attempt, but please at your own risk, for we don’t know what lurks in the night. As legend has it there are dire consequences should you fail.

Our short and sweet reflection on Iris K. Shim's Umma (2022). We take a look at the film's representations of generational trauma, toxic family ties and its beautifully haunting depiction of Korean culture and superstitions.