Episode 0: Introducing “Screams & Streams”
Episode 1: Dario Argento’s “The Bird With the Crystal Plumage” (1970) - Best
To kick off our podcast, we look at the film that helped make the Giallo sub-genre popular. In this episode we discuss our initial impressions of the film, the scenes that stood out the most to us, and we try to balance a modern perspective with the context of the film having been released in 1970.
Episode 2: Robert Fuest’s “And Soon the Darkness” (1970) - Worst
We didn’t think we would have so much to say about Robert Fuest’s 1970 suspense/thriller. In the episode we discuss what does, and doesn’t work, in this unsuitably titled attempt to build suspense and shock in the audience.
Episode 3: Lucio Fulci’s “Lizard in a Woman’s Skin” (1971) - Best
We were excited to tackle our first film with a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes. While we don’t wholeheartedly agree with that rating, we did enjoy the twists and turns of the film, and had a fair bit to discuss about it.
Episode 4: Ted V. Mikels’s “The Corpse Grinders” (1971) - Worst
You know exactly what you’re getting into when a housecat jumps up and kills someone within the first two minutes of a film. We had a lot of fun with The Corpse Grinders and it’s schlocky script and effects.
Episode 5: Freddie Francis’s “Tales from the Crypt” (1972) - Best
The only foray into Tales from the Crypt for the two of us was some bad movies in the late 90s and a cheesy HBO series. Little did we know that this gem of a movie was out there. It seems hard to believe that it isn’t a larger part of conversations about horror classics.
Episode 6: Alan Gibson’s “Dracula A.D. 1972” (1972) - Worst
For this film, we travel back to the tail end of swinging London to witness the on-screen clash between two titans of horror. Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee reprise their roles as Van Helsing and Dracula respectively, and we just wish this film had been more about their battle than it was about Van Helsing’s granddaughter and her misdirected friends.
Episode 7: George A. Romero's "The Amusement Park" (1973) - Best
Why is this film 96%? Why did Mike watch it TWICE?! Should this film have been restored? Is Romero really as great as we are told he is? These questions, and others get answered as we take a look at a film that was hidden away from 1973 until 2017.
Episode 8: Bob Kelljan’s “Scream Blacula Scream” (1973) - Worst
Without having seen the first Blacula film, we take a look at the sequel and thoroughly enjoy the journey that it takes us on. From jive talk, hot sauce, and bearded vampires, everything in the movie is fun. Perhaps that’s in contrast to our other 1973 film, or it was just a fun film.
Episode 9 & 10: William Friedkin’s “The Exorcist” (1973) - Suggested
Rated at only 78%, The Exorcist didn’t meet our criteria to be selected as one of our scheduled films. Everyone we spoke to about our podcast asked when we would do an episode on the film. We felt it necessary to fulfill our audience’s request. Also, the best film of 1973, The Amusement Park, was frustratingly awful and we felt we need to make up for it.
Episode 11: Jorge Grau’s “Let Sleeping Corpses Lie” (1974) - Best
We rated this one a little low on the scale, but we enjoyed the film, and we loved talking about it. This is the kind of movie you put on with your friends and poke fun at, but also secretly enjoy.
Episode 12: Jim Clark’s “Madhouse” (1974) - Worst
An actor past his prime returns to a genre that made him famous, but things go horribly wrong, and disaster is the result. I wish I were describing the plot, and not the actual movie.
Episode 13 & 14": Tobe Hooper’s “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre” (1974) - Suggested
Mike was traumatized by this film when he first saw it when he was 7. Chad was 14 when he first felt the fear of seeing Leatherface for the first time. Sam, our guest, fell in love with the film and used it as a way to test her boyfriends’ character and personality. Revisiting it years later, the movie is still terrifying.
Episode 15: Theodore Gershuny’s “Silent Night, Bloody Night” (1972) - Holiday
It’s the holiday season, so what better way to ring in the yule tide than by subjecting ourselves to escaped lunatics, bad dubbing, an overuse of narration, and characters that leave viewer’s confounded!?
Episode 16: Dario Argento’s “Deep Red” (1975) - Best
We delve back into the world of Dario Argento’s twisted mind. From the fetishization of macro shots, to the overuse of horror tropes, Chad and Mike found themselves divided by this entry into the Giallo genre.
Episode 17: Robert Fuest’s “The Devil’s Rain” (1975) - Worst
With a plot as awkward and hard to understand as the tagline/title combination on the movie poster, The Devil’s Rain was a test of our limits and patience. How could a cast this stellar come through with a movie this terrible?
Episode 18 & 19: Steven Spielberg’s “Jaws” (1975) - Suggested
For our next guest episode we head into the deep waters of the first official Summer Blockbuster. Join us, and TJ Herd as we discuss what puts “Jaws” near the top of our Watchability Scale.
Episode 20: Richard Donner’s “The Omen” (1976) - Best
Prepare for a chilling ride as we dive into the dread-ridden details of "The Omen" (1976). Is this truly the classic we’ve been led to believe it is? Or, has it not been able to stand the test of time.
Episode 21: Jeff Lieberman’s “Squirm” (1976) - Worst
Dive into the wacky world of “Squirm” with us! We're talking electric worms, cheesy effects, and B-movie charm that's too fun to miss.
Episode 22 & 23: Brian De Palma’s “Carrie” (1976) - Suggested
Back by popular demand, Sam Scheriner returns to dissect the details of Brian De Palma’s adaptation of Stephen King’s debut novel. Does it hold up? Tune in to find out.
Episode 26: John Carpenter’s “Halloween” (1978) – Best
Chad says this is his favorite movie. He watches it every year. He’s bought the 25th anniversary edition. Yet, he refused to give it a 10 on the Watchability Scale.
Episode 27: Irwin Allen’s “The Swarm” (1978) – Worst
Was this the movie that gave Mike his phobia of bees? Probably not. This movie is frighteningly bad, stupefyingly long, and uncomfortably acted. We had a blast dissecting Irwin Allen’s disaster(ous) movie!
Episode 28: Ridley Scott’s “Alien” (1979) – Best
45 years after its release, the ninth film in the “Alien” franchise is coming out. What better time to look back at the iconic film that started it all?
Episode 29: Stuart Rosenberg’s “The Amityville Horror” (1979) – Worst
Not since “The Amusement Park” have we disagreed so strongly with the Rotten Tomato score of a film. We celebrated this gem as we watched and discussed it.
Episode 30 & 31: ‘70 - ‘79 A Decade of Horror – Review
Chad & Mike take some time to reflect on the films they watched from the 19tos. Added statistics, new categories, and the best of our episode categories will bring you back through all the fun we’ve had for the past several months.
Episode 32: Alfred Hitchcock’s “Vertigo” (1958) – Decade Break
After a listener made the request for us to discuss Psycho, we decided that we should also visit what is considered to be Alfred Hitchcock’s greatest masterpiece.
Episode 33: Alfred Hitchcock’s “Psycho” (1960) – Decade Break
Anthony Perkins’s performance in this film blows us away. Tune in to our discussion to find out just how great this juggernaut of suspense really is!
Episode 34: Ken Russell’s “Altered States” (1980) – Best
We kick off our foray into horror of the 1980s with a discussion about the trippy successes and the frightening failures of “Altered States.”
Episode 35: Emmett Alston’s “New Year’s Evil” (1980) – Worst
Talking about how bad this movie is was much more fun that watching it. There are definitely moments that stand out, but is that because they were good, or laughably bad?
Episodes 36 & 37: Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining” (1980) – Suggested
TJ Herd joins us in the studio to walk the haunted hallways of the Overlook hotel. Stephen King hated the adaptation, we loved it!
Episode 38: John Landis’s “An American Werewolf in London” (1981) - Best
Chad watched this film for the first time in order to discuss it. Mike watched it when he was ten. Part dark comedy, part werewolf horror. Tune in to fund out what we thought of this classic film.
Episode 39: Jimmy Huston’s “Final Exam” (1981) – Worst
Chad and Mike’s patience is tested by this quasi college comedy/slasher film. Some key points are worth watching, but can you make it through all of the faults of “Final Exam”?
Episode 40: Sam Raimi's "The Evil Dead" (1981) - Suggested
Sam Raimi’s debut has it all. Campy humor, inventive camera work, gore, demons, gore, comedy, and even more gore.
Episode 41: Andrzej Zulawski's "Possession" (1981) – Possession
For Sam Neill, and Isabelle Adjani, it was a struggle to make this film. For Chad, Mike, and their guest Sam, it was a struggle to watch. This film confounded us, and left us with many questions by the time the end credits began rolling.
Episode 42: Tobe Hooper’s "Poltergeist" (1982) - Best
Come with us as we explore the things that frightened us, and Steven Spielberg, as children.
Episode 43: Steve Miner's "Friday the 13th Part 3" (1982) – Worst
This film was enjoyable 30 minutes of slasher horror greatness. Unfortunately, you have to sit through an hour of stale character development to get to it.
Episode 44: David Cronenberg's "The Dead Zone" (1983) – Best
Seeing a film with Christopher Walken before he became “Walken” was enjoyable. A lot goes on in this film, but not a lot of it is developed to an enjoyable level.
Episode 45: Joe Alves's "Jaws 3D" (1983) – Worst
Unpack the underwater chaos of Jaws3D with us! From awkward character choices to outdated 3D effects,
Episode 46: Joe Alves's "Don’t Look Now" (1973) – Suggested
This classic thriller, starring Donald Sutherland, entertained us and intrigued us. We struggled with it as a horror but definitely appreciated it as a psychological thriller.
Episode 47: Tobe Hooper's "Salem’s Lot" (1979) – Suggested
Some people consider this the best adaptation of Stephen King’s work. We’re on the other side of that fence.
Episode 48: Wes Craven's "A Nightmare on Elm Street" (1984) – Best
We go back to the film that started it all. The film that saved New Line Cinema. And the movie that scared the bejeezus out of two of our hosts.
Episode 49: John Cardos's "Mutant" (1984) – Worst
This movie has it all. Pus, ooze, slime, teeth!
Episode 50: Peter Medak's "The Changeling" (1980) – Suggested
None of us had ever seen this movie before we watched it for the podcast. But, this film is so iconic it was on all of our radars since we were young fans of horrors and thrillers.
Episode 51: John-Claude Lord's "Visiting Hours" (1982) – Suggested
Michael Ironsides thrills, and tropes abound in this 1982 slasher!
Episode 52: Stuart Gordon's "Re-Animator" (1985) – Best
This was probably one of the most loved films by all three of us. Shockingly, none of us had ever seen it before, but we’d all watched it more than once by the time the episode was published.
Episode 53: Luca Bercovici's "Ghoulies" (1985) – Worst
What was once a much loved film from Mike’s child became a practice in tedium.
Episode 54: David Cronenberg's "The Fly" (1986) – Best
As far as Cronenberg’s signature body horror goes, this one dances on the line of almost going too far. Nearly 40 years later, the themes, story, and effects all stand up.
Episode 55: Stephen King's "Maximum Overdrive" (1986) – Worst
Was 14% on Rotten Tomatoes justified? Or, was it too high of a rating?
Episode 56: Sydney J. Furie's "The Entity" (1982) – Suggested
At around a 2 hour run-time, we found this film both upsetting, and a bit too long. The tension and suspense work, but the formula feels tiresome by the 90-minute mark.
Episode 57: John Carpenter's "The Thing" (1982) – Suggested
What is it about this film that keeps it feeling fresh and tense more than 40 years after its release?
Episode 58: David Cronenberg's "Videodrome" (1983) – Suggested
This film is David Cronenberg at his body-horror best. We were fascinated, intrigued, repulsed, and confounded by this film.
Episode 59: Tobe Hooper's "Lifeforce" (1985) – Suggested
We had so many unanswerable questions as we watched Tobe Hooper’s final feature film as a director. One question that was easy to answer: Why did Hooper never direct again?
Episode 60: Arch Nicholson's "Dark Age" (1987) – Best
We finally did it. We finally found the film that truly made us question whether to Tomatometer was the best way to determine which films we are looking at for the podcast.
Episode 61: Bill Froehlich's "Return to Horror High" (1987) – Worst
Was this movie laughably bad? Or, was it terribly done? While we found moments in the movie that we could enjoy, it became harder and harder to watch as the attempts at spoofing became over-the-top crude and uncomfortable jokes.
Episode 62: Kevin Tenney's "Witchboard" (1986) – Suggested
It’s not a good sign when one of the best compliments we can give a film is: “it’s a movie that I watched.” While this film had a couple of good moments, we all agreed there wasn’t much there to enjoy.
Episode 63: Chuck Russell's "The Blob" (1988) – Suggested
We found this film to be an enjoyable watch. Between the bookends of the now-cheesy 1950 original, to the b-movie bomb of the sequel comes an enjoyably fun watch!
Episode 64: John Carpenter's "They Live" (1988) – Best
With plenty of one-liners, a 6-minute-long fight scene, and tons of aliens, there was something for everyone. Despite a slow start, we all felt it was an enjoyable watch. Don’t forget your bubble-gum!
Episode 65: Jon Hess's "Watchers" (1988) – Worst
Despite some good deaths, realistic blood, and an adorable four-legged friend, we were left with a whole lot of questions and not a single answer to be found. However, there is no question that this film missed the mark for all of us.
Episode 66: Sam Raimi’s "Evil Dead II" (1987) – Suggested
Was this film as good as the first? We decided we needed to stop comparing the two and enjoy this one for what it was. We were able to look past the confusing beginning, and in the end gave it three thumbs up.
Episode 67: Charles E. Sellier Jr.’s "Silent Night, Deadly Night" (1984) – Holiday Special
Despite some gruesome, creative deaths and lots of gore, we just couldn’t get over some of the major flaws and unnecessary nudity/sex scenes. Ultimately, we came up with 3 separate ratings as to how ho-ho-horrible this film was.
Episode 68: Alejandro Jodorowsky’s "Santa Sangre” (1988) – Best
This film required a discussion to answer the questions we had, but we thoroughly enjoyed discussing it. Because of this, and how unique the movie was, it was difficult for all of us to place it on our watchability scale.
Episode 69: Rob Heddon’s "Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan” (1989) – Worst
We had a such a fun time discussing this film. Laugh along with us as we go through our long lists of tropes and things that just didn’t hold up for us. You let us know if you think it should be renamed “Manhattan Takes Jason” or “Jason Takes a Cruise”!
Episode 70: Dominique Othenin-Girard’s "Halloween 5” (1989) – Suggested
How does a classic horror film miss the mark so badly? We were left with so many questions and very few answers after watching the fifth instalment in this franchise.
Episode 71: George A. Romero’s “Monkey Shines” (1988) – Suggested
Despite some disturbing scenes and facts discovered through our research, we had a great time discussing this fun, and unique, movie. Plus it was paired with a delicious cocktail!
Episode 72: ‘80 - ‘89 A Decade of Horror – Retrospective
Our second decade of films is coming to a close. Sam, Chad, and Mike reflect back on the statistics of the era. We look at the box office winners and losers. We pick our favorites, and least favorites from the ‘80s, and we finish off by making some adjustments to our scale.
Episode 73: Jeannot Szwarc’s “Bug” (1975) – Decade Break: Mike’s Scare
Before starting our next decade, we decided to visit movies that scared us as kids. This week we looked at Mike’s scare '‘Bug”. Mike and Sam had different reasons for not being able to get through this one - one due to extreme phobia and the other due to extreme boredom. Littered with exploding cars, sweat stains, and tons of close ups of cockroaches, including a random erotic scene, join us as we dissect this film.
Episode 74: Steven Spielberg’s “E.T.” (1982) – Decade Break: Sam’s Scare
How does a film described as “family, science fiction” give Sam recurring nightmares for years? Tune in for this week’s episode where we look at both the creepy and the wholesome in this well-loved classic.
Episode 75: Steve Miner’s “Friday the 13th Part 2” (1981) – Decade Break: Chad’s Scare
This episode dives into one of Chad’s childhood scares, one he hasn’t revisited since he watched it as a kid. Despite the tropes and the typical slasher-flick predictability, some jump scares and the film’s fast-pace led us to enjoy our trip back to Camp Crystal Lake.
Episode 76: Frank Marshall’s “Arachnophobia” (1990) – Best
In this episode we kicked off the 1990s with the best of the year, scoring 93% on Rotten Tomatoes. Join us as we dissect this horror-comedy and hear why this movie, absolutely filled with creepy crawlers, still holds up to this day.
Episode 77: Ralph S. Singleton’s “Graveyard Shift” (1990) – Worst
Was the worst rated movie of 1990 truly deserving of a 0% on Rotten Tomatoes or should it be rated higher? We dived right into the good, the bad, and the moist in this episode. Join us as we determine if this film truly is “bullshit”.
Episode 78: Robert Hiltzik’s “Sleepaway Camp” (1983) – Franchise
This episode features a film that, surprise surprise, takes place at a summer camp. Little did Sam know for her first time watching, the biggest surprise is the twist at the end, where the killer's true identity is revealed (literally).
Episode 79: Joe Dante’s “The Howling” (1981) – Franchise
A movie that spawned 7 sequels, 3 novels, and a comic book has to be good right? Join us as we discuss the good, the bad, and the… cute? of this well-known werewolf flick.
Episode 80: Ted Nicolaou’s “Subspecies” (1992) – Best
When we started this film we all claimed we enjoyed vampire films. By the end of the discussion, we weren’t quite sure that was true or not.
Episode 81: Kristine Peterson’s “Critters 3” (1991) - Worst
This week we discuss a number of questions we had about this film. Was it a horror movie or a comedy? Was a 0% on rotten tomatoes a fair rating for Leonardo DiCaprio’s film debut? Or was a 0 more applicable to this week’s Sinister Sip?
Episode 82: David Schmoeller’s “Puppet Master” (1989) – Franchise
What did the three of us disagree on this week? Was it the movements of the puppets? The acting? The special effects? Nope, it was actually how many minutes it took for the film to get good.
Episode 83: Tom Holland’s “Child's Play” (1988) – Franchise
This week’s episode resulted in all three of us giving the exact same rating on our watchability scale, which is very rare. Was it a high score, or a low one? Join us to find out!
Episode 84: Peter Jackson’s “Dead Alive” (1991) – Best
Despite a slow start, the film erupts into a wildly entertaining zombie rampage, featuring unforgettable scenes like a kung-fu priest and the infamous lawnmower massacre, cementing its legacy as one of the bloodiest and most enjoyable films we’ve reviewed so far.
Episode 85: Manny Coto’s “Dr. Giggles” (1992) – Worst
The doctor is in! A movie filled with tropes and one-liners, and a confusing house layout is the focus of our discussion this week. With an impressive body count of 17 and Chad looking forward to seeing it again, will we laugh along? Scream in terror? Or roll our eyes? Join us this week to find out!
Episode 86: Eric Red’s “Body Parts” (1991) – Suggested
While Bill Chrushank contemplates where evil resides in the film, we were contemplating what could’ve been in this film to make it a higher score on our scale. Would we recommend to horror lovers as is or tell them to wait for a remake with our ideas?
Episode 87: Bernard Rose’s “Candyman” (1992) – Franchise
Can you say his name 5 times? With Tony Todd’s chilling performance, Philip Glass’s haunting score, and enduring social relevance, does Candyman transcend typical slasher fare to become a lasting cultural and cinematic milestone?
Episode 88: John Carpenter’s “Body Bags” (1993) – Best
With cameos from some of our favourite directors, this film that contained three different movie shorts earned 73% on rotten tomatoes. Join us this week to see whether or not this film sent us to the morgue!
Episode 89: Anthony Hickox's “Warlock the Armageddon” (1993) – Worst
Can a movie that scored 0% on Rotten Tomatoes have any redeemable qualities or does it belong underground? Tune in this week to find out if we survive Armageddon.
Episode 90: Sam Raimi’s “Army of Darkness” (1992) – Suggested
With the third instalment in the Evil Dead franchise, will all of us agree that the character of Ash stands the test of time? Or are we over the slapstick comedy this series has to offer? Join us to find out!
Episode 91: Fraser C. Heston’s “Needful Things” (1993) – Suggested
In Needful Things, we unravel how small-town desires become deadly weapons in the hands of a devil who knows just where to press. Join us as we look at how this film is not just a horror flick, but shows the dark bargains we strike in the name of longing (even if it is a longing for trinkets).
Episode 92: Danny Boyle’s “28 Days Later” (2002) – Trilogy Special
We’re taking a break from the 90s and jumping into the “28” franchise. We kicked it off with a movie we all vividly remembered. Does this movie check all the boxes? or do we wish we skipped it? Tune in this week to find out.
Episode 93: Danny Boyle’s “28 Weeks Later” (2007) – Trilogy Special
Continuing the “28” franchise, we are looking at the second instalment this week. With a different director, actors, and released 5 years later, how does this film compare to the first? Tune in this week to hear us discuss if this film is more horror or action and questions we have leading up to the third film’s release.
Episode 94: Danny Boyle’s “28 Years Later” (2025) – Trilogy Special
Continuing the “28” franchise, this week we looked at the newly release 28 Years Later. Does this movie reflect the style or the first film or will it be action-packed like the second? Join us this week as we discuss the good, the bad, and the large in this week’s episode!
Episode 95: Wes Craven’s “New Nightmare” (1994) – Best
We’re returning to the dark and sinister dream world of Freddy Kreuger. This time we don’t find the chills as frightening, the scares as terrifying, or the film as enjoyable as the first one.
Episode 96: Rodman Flender’s “Leprechaun 2” (1994) – Worst
This week we looked at a sequel that left us mostly confused as we tried to navigate the plot holes, the acting, and a gratuitous amount of rhymes. This movie is proof that not all sequels are magically delicious.
Episode 97: Robert Rodriguez’s “From Dusk Till Dawn” (1996) – Suggested
In this episode, we sink our teeth into a film that starts as a gritty crime thriller and suddenly explodes into a vampire flick at the infamous Titty Twister bar. We break down the chaotic genre shift, admire the deadly (and totally impractical) weapons, discuss Tarantino’s not-so-subtle foot fetish, and appreciate the undeniably beautiful Selma Hayek, who ends up stealing the show (even though she was only on screen for like 10 minutes.
Episode 98: Luis Llosa’s “Anaconda” (1997) – Suggested
This week we looked at a movie that according to Mike and Chad, seems to get worse the more times you watch it. Sam, seeing it for the first time, was expecting a fun creature feature, but what she got was a slow crawl of weird animations and laughable effects. Between the movie and the awful drink we paired with it, it was hard to tell what made us feel worse.
Episode 99: Lewis Gilbert’s “Haunted” (1995) – Best
This week we dive into the 1995 supernatural drama Haunted, a film that tries to unsettle but mostly leaves us confused and underwhelmed. We tear into the bizarre love story, unnecessary incest subplot, and the predictable twist, all while wondering what was going on with the water and trying to rationalize ghost physicality.
Episode 100: Wes Craven’s “Vampire in Brooklyn” (1995) – Worst
In this episode, we sink our teeth into a 90s horror-comedy that left us more horrified by Eddie Murphy’s wig than the plot. We roast the ridiculous accents, baffling story choices, and the acting, while Mike clings to a few nostalgic crumbs like the era’s slang and soundtrack. It's less of a bloodbath and more of a bad trip down memory lane.
Episode 101: Vincenzo Natali’s “Cube” (1997) – Suggested
In this episode, we dive into Cube (1997), a claustrophobic cult classic that traps its characters in a deadly geometric nightmare. We loved its originality and eerie simplicity, even if some of the acting was a little on the dramatic side. Our “sinister sip” for this one? A painfully tart concoction that packed an unpleasant punch.
Episode 102: Robert Rodriguez’s “The Faculty” (1996) – Suggested
This week we dive into The Faculty (1996), a sci-fi horror flick that feels like a nostalgic time capsule of late-’90s teen culture. We had a blast revisiting its all-star cast, killer soundtrack, and mix of humour and paranoia that makes it more fun than frightening.
Episode 103: Zach Cregger’s “Barbarian” (2022) – Suggested
In this episode, we dive into Barbarian (2022), the twisty Airbnb horror that keeps you guessing—at least for a while. We break down the film’s strong performances and gripping plot, while debating whether the reveal of its creature, and how much we see of it, undercuts the tension.
Episode 104: Zach Cregger’s “Weapons” (2025) – Suggested
This week we look at Weapons, where we see different POVs weave together to solve a mystery that rocks the entire town. It sets the stage for a stranger’s unnerving presence of a family home. Gladys’s eerie, ever-smiling presence drives much of the film’s creeping tension, balanced by moments of unexpected humour from the town junkie.
Episode 105: Alejandro Amenabar’s “Thesis” (1996) – Best
In this episode, we dig into Thesis with an eye on how its craft choices both help and hurt the film. We break down why the movie’s length, gratuitous chase sequences, and unnecessary violence bog it down, while also highlighting the moments of tension and atmosphere that almost pull it back on track. The conversation circles around how the film’s premise has real promise, even if the execution doesn’t always justify the excess.
Episode 106: Gilbert Adler’s “Bordello of Blood” (1996) – Worst
In this episode, we unravel the strange identity crisis at the heart of Bordello of Blood, a film that doesn’t fully land as horror or comedy. We dig into the questionable acting and the strange premise, all while debating whether its weirdness, or its nonstop parade of naked women, adds anything worth recommending. By the end, we’re left weighing whether the film’s oddball charm is enough to justify a visit to this particular bordello.
Episode 107: Wes Craven’s “Scream” (1996) – Suggested
In this week’s episode, we dig into Wes Craven’s Scream (1996), a meta-slasher that somehow manages to skewer horror tropes while reveling in them. We talk about how the film still lands as a fun ride (especially on that first viewing) thanks to its clever structure and late-game twist. We sure had plenty to chat about!
Episode 108: Holly Dale’s “Blood & Donuts” (1995) – Suggested
This week we bite into the listener-suggested Blood and Donuts, a strange little vampire curio full of late-night vibes, oddball moments, and choices that invite a lot of questions. We use it as a jumping-off point to dig into tone, commitment, and why blending horror and comedy can be such a delicate balancing act.
Episode 109: Michael Cooney’s “Jack Frost” (1997) – Holiday Special
For our holiday special, we unwrap Jack Frost (1997), a killer-snowman shocker that lives right on the edge between festive camp and outright bad taste. It sparked a bigger conversation about where the line falls between playful holiday mayhem and moments that made us question whether the joke was worth it. Happy Horror-days! :)
Episode 110: Wes Craven’s “Scream 2” (1997) – Best
This week we take on Scream 2, a sequel that turns audience spectacle into part of the horror. It opens the door to bigger conversations about sequel fatigue, self-awareness as a strength or a crutch, and how much replay value a mystery slasher really has once we knew the reveal.