The Horror Review
By: Tasha & Julia
Language: en-us
Categories: Tv, Film, Reviews, Comedy
Love horror as much as we do? Join us (Tasha and Julia) while we discuss and analyze our favourite horror movies from the classics to modern day creep-fests. Each episode we'll delve into a specific movie, series, or subgenre and rate them using our "Scare-o-meter".*Disclaimer* There will be spoilers and lots of behind the scenes fun facts.
Episodes
Episode 194 - The Addams Family, “Are they made from real girls scouts?”
Oct 25, 2025Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 1991 dark comedy family film The Addams Family.
Directed by: Barry Sonnenfeld
Starring: Rual Julia, Angelica Huston, Christina Ricci, & Christopher Lloyd
Scare-O-Meter Ratings:
Tasha - 0.5 out of 10
Julia - 1 out of 10
Ash - 1 out of 10
Jack-O-Lantern Ratings:
Tasha - 5 out of 5
Julia - 4.75 out of 5
Ash - 4.75 out of 5
If...
Duration: 00:35:07Episode 193 - Barbarian
Oct 18, 2025Trigger Warning: discussion of sexual assault and incest.
Editor’s Note: Sorry for the late episode - the week got away with me.
Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2022 psychological thriller horror film Barbarian.
Directed by: Zach Cregger
Starring: Georgina Campbell, Justin Long, & Bill Skarsgård
Scare-O-Meter Ratings:
Tasha - 7 out of 10
Julia - 6 out of 10
As...
Duration: 00:37:43Episode 192 - Ghostbusters “Human sacrifice, dogs and cats living together - MASS HYSTERIA!”
Oct 11, 2025Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 1984 spooky season classic Ghostbusters.
Directed by: Ivan Reitman
Written by: Dan Aykroyd & Harold Ramis
Starring: Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray, Harold Ramis, Ernie Hudson, and Sigourney Weaver
Scare-O-Meter Ratings:
Tasha - 1 out of 10
Julia - 1.5 out of 10
Ash - 1.5 out of 10
Jack-O-Lantern Ratings:
Tasha - 4.25 out of 5
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Duration: 00:28:00Episode 191 - The First Omen
Oct 04, 2025Trigger Warnings for this Episode: discussion of sexual assault, forced pregnancy, religious trauma, abortion, incest, and suicide.
Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2024 supernatural religious horror The First Omen.
Directed by: Arkasha Stevenson
Starring: Nell Tiger Free & Ralph Ineson
Scare-O-Meter Ratings:
Tasha - 7 out of 10
Julia - 7 out of 10
Ash - 8 out of 10
Jack-O-Lantern Ratings:
<... Duration: 00:37:13Episode 190 - Longlegs, "Hail Satan."
Sep 27, 2025Episode 190 - Longlegs, “Hail Satan."
Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2024 psychological crime thriller Longlegs.
Written & Directed by: Osgood Perkins
Starring: Maika Monroe & Nicolas Cage
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Episode 189 - Pumpkinhead, A witch named Haggis...
Sep 20, 2025Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 1988 supernatural horror film, Pumpinhead.
Directed by: Stan Winston
Written by: Mark Patrick Carducci, Stan Winston, Richard C. Weinman
Starring: Lance Henrikson, John D'Aquino, & Kerry Remsen
Scare-O-Meter Ratings:
Tasha - 4 out of 10
Julia - 4 out of 10
Ash - 4 out of 10
Jack-O-Lantern Ratings:
Tasha - 3 out of 5
Episode 188 - Oculus “It was the mirror!”
Sep 13, 2025Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2013 psychological horror Oculus.
Directed by: Mike Flanagan
Starring: Karen Gillan, Brenton Thwaites, and Katee Sackhoff
Scare-O-Meter Ratings:
Tasha - 6.5 out of 10
Julia - 6 out of 10
Ash - 6.25 out of 10
Jack-O-Lantern Ratings:
Tasha - 3.5 out of 5
Julia - 3.75 out of 5
Ash - 3 out of 5
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Duration: 00:33:33Episode 187 - Final Destination 2
Sep 06, 2025Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2003 supernatural horror sequel, Final Destination 2.
Directed by: David R. Ellis
Starring: A. J. Cook, Ali Larter, Michael Landis, Keegan O'Conner, and Tony Todd
Scare-O-Meter Ratings:
Tasha - 5.5 out of 10
Julia - 5 out of 10
Ash - 6 out of 10
Jack-O-Lantern Ratings:
Tasha - 3 out of 5
Julia - 3.5 out of 5
Ash - 4 out of 5<...
Duration: 00:32:02Episode 186 - Promising Young Woman, "I'm a nice guy." "Are you?"
Aug 23, 2025Trigger Warning for this episode: Discussion throughout the episode of many types of sexual assault including rape - both in reference to the film and real life cases. As well as suicide, depression, and trauma.
Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2020 black comedy / psychological drama Promising Young Woman.
Written & Directed by: Emerald Fennell
Starring: Carey Mulligan
Scare-O-Meter Ratings:
Tasha - 4.5 out of 10
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Duration: 00:42:36Episode 185 - REC 3: Genesis, but not actually genesis...
Aug 16, 2025Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2012 action/horror film, REC 3: Genesis.
Directed by: Paco Plaza
Written by: Luiso Berdejo & Paco Plaza
Starring: Leticia Dolera and Diego Martin
Scare-O-Meter Ratings:
Tasha - 6 out of 10
Julia - 6.5 out of 10
Ash - 5 out of 10
Jack-O-Lantern Ratings:
Tasha - 2 out of 5
Julia - 3.5 out of 5
<... Duration: 00:38:40Episode 184 - Bride of Chucky “Barbie, eat your heart out.”
Aug 09, 2025Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 1998 slasher dark comedy Bride of Chucky.
[Editor’s Note: Sorry about the strange audio quality around the 15 minute mark, something got a little glitchy but it’s only about 30 seconds or so.]
Directed by: Ronny Yu
Written by: Don Mancini
Starring: Jennifer Tilly & Brad Dourif
Scare-O-Meter Ratings:
Tasha - 3 out of 10
Juli...
Duration: 00:24:23Episode 183 - The Village "Where are they getting all this oil from?"
Aug 02, 2025Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2004 “period” horror film The Village.
Directed by: M. Night Shyamalan
Starring: Bryce Dallas Howard and Joaquin Phoenix
Scare-O-Meter Ratings:
Tasha - 1 out of 10
Julia - 1.5 out of 10
Ash - 1.5 out of 10
Jack-O-Lantern Ratings:
Tasha - 1 out of 5
Julia - 1.5 out of 5
Ash - 2.25 out of 5
If you enjoyed listening to u...
Duration: 00:39:26Episode 182 - Blade “always trying to ice-skate uphill”
Jul 26, 2025Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 1998 vampire comic book cartoon horror film Blade.
Directed by: Stephen Norrington
Starring: Wesley Snipes & Stephen Dorff
Scare-O-Meter Ratings:
Tasha - 2 out of 10
Julia - 2.5 out of 10
Ash - 2 out of 10
Jack-O-Lantern Ratings:
Tasha - 3 out of 5
Julia - 3 out of 5
Ash - 2 out of 5
If you enjoyed listening to...
Duration: 00:27:00Episode 181 - Jurassic Park “Safety finds a way”
Jul 19, 2025Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 1993 sci-fi adventure film Jurassic Park.
Directed by: Steven Spielberg
Starring: Laura Dern, Sam Neil, & Jeff Goldbloom
Scare-O-Meter Ratings:
Tasha - 3.5 out of 10
Julia - 4 out of 10
Brian - 5 out of 10
Ash - 2 out of 10
Jack-O-Lantern Ratings:
Tasha - 5 out of 5
Julia - 5 out of 5
Brian - 5 out of 5
<... Duration: 00:47:19Episode 180 - The Mummy (1999) “Death is only the beginning.”
Jul 12, 2025Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 1999 historical adventure - with a spooky creature - masterpiece The Mummy.
Written & Directed by: Stephen Sommers (and loosely based on the 1932 film of the same name)
Starring: Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, and Arnold Vosloo
Scare-O-Meter Ratings:
Tasha - 2 out of 10
Julia - 2 out of 10
Ash - 2 out of 10
Jack-O-Lantern Ratings:
Tasha - 5 out of 5
<... Duration: 00:50:31Episode 179 - Independence Day - “I’m not Jewish. - Nobody’s perfect.”
Jul 05, 2025Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 1996 sci-fi alien invasion action (with a little bit of horror) film Independence Day.
Directed by: Roland Emmerich
Starring: Jeff Goldblum, Bill Pullman, and Will Smith (among MANY others)
Scare-O-Meter Ratings:
Tasha - 1 out of 10
Julia - 1 out of 10
Ash - 1.5 out of 10
Jack-O-Lantern Ratings:
Tasha - 3.5 out of 5
Julia - 2.9 out of 5
<... Duration: 00:41:34Episode 178 - “Veronica”
Jun 28, 2025Trigger Warning: short discussion of sexual assault.
Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2017 Spanish possession horror film Veronica.
Written & Directed by: Paco Plaza
Starring: Sandra Escacena
Scare-O-Meter Ratings:
Tasha - 6 out of 10
Julia - 6 out of 10
Ash - 6 out of 10
Jack-O-Lantern Ratings:
Tasha - 3.75 out of 5
Julia - 4 out of 5
Ash - 2.5 out of 5
If you enjoyed...
Duration: 00:30:15Episode 177 - Black Death, “it’s just meh”
Jun 14, 2025Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2010 historical drama that the trailer leads you to believe is a horror film - Black Death.
Written & Directed by: Christopher Smith
Starring: Sean Bean and Eddie Redmayne
Scare-O-Meter Ratings:
Tasha - 1 out of 10
Julia - 1 out of 10
Ash - 1 out of 10
Jack-O-Lantern Ratings:
Tasha - 1 out of 5
Julia - 1 out of 5
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Duration: 00:30:11Episode 176 - Tusk, “You will be a walrus, or you’ll be nothing at all”
May 31, 2025Trigger Warning: Slight discussion of residential schools and wrongful psychiatric confinement. Also amateur surgery including amputation.
Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2014 body horror dark comedy Tusk.
Written & Directed by: Kevin Smith
Starring: Justin Long and Michael Parks
Scare-O-Meter Ratings:
Tasha - 4 out of 10
Julia - 4 out of 10
Ash - 4 out of 10
Jack-O-Lantern Ratings:
...
Duration: 00:29:03Episode 175 - Goodnight Mommy
May 17, 2025Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2022 psychological thriller Goodnight Mommy - based on the 2014 Austrian film of the same name.
Directed by: Severin Fiala & Veronika Franz
Starring: Naomi Watts and Cameron and Nicholas Crovetti
Scare-O-Meter Ratings:
Tasha - 5.5 out of 10
Julia - 5.5 out of 10
Ash - 6 out of 10
Jack-O-Lantern Ratings:
Tasha - 3 out of 5
Julia - 3.75 out of 5
<... Duration: 00:21:59Episode 174 - The Fly, "introducing the incredible... Brundle-door!"
May 03, 2025Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 1986 sci-fi horror film, The Fly.
Written & Directed by: David Cronenberg
Starring: Jeff Goldblum & Geena Davis
Scare-O-Meter Ratings:
Tasha - 6.5 out of 10
Julia - 6.5 out of 10
**Ash - 6 out of 10
Jack-O-Lantern Ratings:
Tasha - 4 out of 5
Julia - 4.5 out of 5
**Ash - 4.5 out of 5
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Duration: 00:33:13Episode 173 - Nope. “Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Men”
Apr 26, 2025Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2022 western sci-fi horror film Nope.
Written & Directed by: Jordan Peele
Starring: Daniel Kaluuya & Keke Palmer
Scare-O-Meter Ratings:
Tasha - 2 out of 10
Julia - 2.5 out of 10
Jack-O-Lantern Ratings:
Tasha - 2.5 out of 5
Julia - 2.5 out of 5
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Duration: 00:29:55Episode 172 - The Killing of a Sacred Deer
Apr 19, 2025Trigger Warnings for this episode: discussion of child murder/death and surgical procedures.
Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2017 absurdist psychological thriller The Killing of a Sacred Deer.
Written & Directed by: Yorgos Lanthimos
Starring: Colin Farrell, Nicole Kidman, and Barry Keoghan
Scare-O-Meter Ratings:
Tasha - 3 out of 10
Julia - 2.5 out of 10
Jack-O-Lantern Ratings:
Tasha - 2 out of 5
<... Duration: 00:35:00Episode 171 - Men
Apr 12, 2025Trigger Warnings for this episode - discussion of: suicide and general mental health issues and attempted sexual assault.
Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2022 British folk horror Men.
Written & Directed by: Alex Garland
Starring: Jessie Buckley & several Rory Kinnears
Scare-O-Meter Ratings:
Tasha - 7 out of 10
Julia - 6 out of 10
Jack-O-Lantern Ratings:
Tasha - 2.25 out of 5
Julia...
Duration: 00:40:29Episode 170 - Talk to Me
Apr 05, 2025Trigger Warning for this Episode: Discussion of Suicide.
Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2022 Australian possession horror Talk to Me.
Directed by: Danny and Michael Philippou
Starring: Sophie Wilde and Joe Bird
Scare-O-Meter Ratings:
Tasha - 7.5 out of 10
Julia - 7.5 out of 10
Jack-O-Lantern Ratings:
Tasha - 3.5 out of 5
Julia - 4.5 out of 5
If you enjoyed listening to...
Duration: 00:33:17Episode 169 - The Dyatlov Pass Incident / Devil’s Pass
Mar 29, 2025Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2013 found footage horror mystery film Devil’s Pass (also known as The Dyatlov Pass Incident).
Directed by: Renny Harlin
Starring: Holly Goss & Matt Stokoe
Scare-O-Meter Ratings:
Tasha - 4 out of 10
Julia - 4.5 out of 10
Jack-O-Lantern Ratings:
Tasha - 2.5 out of 5
Julia - 3 out of 5
Ash - 3.5
If you enjoyed listening to us...
Duration: 00:32:21Episode 168 - Ghost Ship
Mar 22, 2025Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2002 supernatural haunting film Ghost Ship.
Directed by: Steve Beck
Starring: Julianna Margulies, Gabriel Byrne, and Quinn from Dexter - I mean Desmond Harrington
Scare-O-Meter Ratings:
Tasha - 3 out of 10
Julia - 3 out of 10
Jack-O-Lantern Ratings:
Tasha - 2 out of 5
Julia - 2 out of 5
If you enjoyed listening to us and would like to...
Duration: 00:27:47Episode 167 - Super Secret Surprise Episode - “Your Monster”
Mar 15, 2025Join us, your surprise guest hosts, for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2024 romantic dramedy musical (with a sprinkling of spooky vibes) film: Your Monster.
Directed by: Caroline Lindy
Starring: Melissa Barrera & Tommy Dewey
Scare-O-Meter Ratings:
Ash - 2 out of 10
Tori - 2 out of 10
Alanna - 4 out of 10
Jack-O-Lantern Ratings:
Alanna - 4 out of 5
Tori - 4 out of 5
<... Duration: 00:23:39Episode 166 - The September House “This is fine.”
Mar 01, 2025Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2023 psychological haunted house novel The September House.
Written by: Carrisa Orlando
Scare-O-Meter Ratings:
Tasha - 5 out of 10
Julia - 5 out of 10
Jack-O-Lantern Ratings:
Tasha - 5 out of 5
Julia - 4.5 out of 5
Next week: we will be taking a short hiatus but we’ll be back with more episodes for the second half of March.
If yo...
Duration: 00:35:01Episode 165 - Nestlings
Feb 22, 2025Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2023 modern Jewish motherhood horror novel Nestling by Nat Cassidy.
Written by: Nat Cassidy
Scare-O-Meter Ratings:
Tasha - 3.5 out of 10
Julia - 4 out of 10
Jack-O-Lantern Ratings:
Tasha - out of 5
Julia - 4 out of 5
Next Week’s Book: The September House by Carissa Orlando
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Duration: 00:39:27Episode 164 - Slewfoot, “Stupid Wallace”
Feb 15, 2025Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2021 witchy folk horror novel Slewfoot: A Tale of Bewitchery by Brom.
Written by: Brom
Scare-O-Meter Ratings:
Tasha - 3 out of 10
Julia - 5 out of 10
Jack-O-Lantern Ratings:
Tasha - 4 out of 5
Julia - 4.5 out of 5
Next Week’s Book: Nestling by Nat Cassidy (2023)
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Duration: 00:33:13Episode 163 - The Last House on Needless Street
Feb 08, 2025Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2021 psychological thriller novel The Last House on Needless Street.
Written by: Catriona Ward
Scare-O-Meter Ratings:
Tasha - 5 out of 10
Julia - 4 out of 10
Jack-O-Lantern Ratings:
Tasha - 4.5 out of 5
Julia - 4.5 out of 5
Next Week’s Book: Slewfoot by Brom
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Duration: 00:42:08Episode 162 - It Comes at Night
Feb 01, 2025Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2017 psychological drama horror It Comes at Night.
Written & Directed by: Trey Edward Shults
Staring: Joel Edgerton, Riley Keough, Carmen Ejogo, & Christopher Abbott
Scare-O-Meter Ratings:
Tasha - 4 out of 10
Julia - 4.5 out of 10
Jack-O-Lantern Ratings:
Tasha - 3 out of 5
Julia - 4 out of 5
Next Week’s Book: The Last House on Needless Street by Ca...
Duration: 00:30:03Episode 161 - Resident Evil, “You’re all going to die down here.”
Jan 25, 2025Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2002 video game inspired, action/horror film Resident Evil.
Directed by: Paul W. S. Anderson
Staring: Mila Jovovich, Michelle Rodriguez, and Eric Mabius
Notes: There is some minimal discussion/spoilers for the new Robert Eggers Nosferatu at about the 35 minute mark if you’re still avoiding spoilers.
Scare-O-Meter Ratings:
Tasha - 4 out of 10
Julia - 4 out of 10
Jack-O-Lantern Ratings:
...
Duration: 00:39:00Episode 160 - 28 Days Later, "it's got everything!"
Jan 21, 2025Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2002 post-apocalyptic horror film, 28 Days Later.
Dir. Danny Boyle
Starring: Cillian Murphy, Naomie Harris, Megan Burns, Christopher Eccleston, and Brendan Gleeson
Scare-o-meter:
Julia - 6
Tasha - 5.5
Jack-o-lanterns:
Julia - 4.5
Tasha - 4
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Episode 159 - Silent Hill "Ember babies!"
Jan 11, 2025Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2006 supernatural horror film Silent Hill, based on the video game series of the same name.
Directed by: Christophe Gans
Written by: Roger Avary
Starring: Radha Mitchell, Sean Bean, and Jodelle Ferland as Sharon/Dark Alessa.
Notes for the episode:
Manichean cult: it is formerly a major world religion founded in the 3rd century CE. It teaches dualism, and describes the struggled between a good and spiritual world of light, and an evil and material world of da...
Episode 158 - The Nightmare Before Christmas, “This year, Christmas will be OURS!”
Dec 28, 2024Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 1993 dark fantasy, multi-holiday, stop motion, musical classic The Nightmare Before Christmas.
Directed by: Henry Selick
Written by: Tim Burton
Staring: Danny Elfman/Chris Sarandon (as Jack) and Catherine O’Hara (as Sally)
Scare-O-Meter Ratings:
Tasha - 2.5 out of 10
Julia - 3 out of 10
Jack-O-Lantern Ratings:
Tasha - 5 out of 5
Julia - 5 out of 5
If yo...
Duration: 00:32:25Episode 157 - Edward Scissor Hands, “I’m not finished”
Dec 21, 2024Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 1990 gothic fantasy film Edward Scissorhands.
Directed by: Tim Burton
Written by: Caroline Thompson & Tim Burton
Staring: Winona Ryder, Johnny Depp, and Dianne Wiest
Notes for this episode:
“Supercilious: behaving as though one thinks one is superior to others”
The “wafers” Tasha was trying to remember the name of were “Necco Wafers” which are small pastel coloured candy disks...
Duration: 00:40:07Episode 156 - A Christmas Carol (1951)
Dec 14, 2024Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 1951 version of the classic spooky Christmas story A Christmas Carol.
Directed by: Brian Desmond Hurst
Staring: Alastair Sim
Scare-O-Meter Ratings:
Tasha - 0.5 out of 10
Julia - 0.5 out of 10
Jack-O-Lantern Ratings:
Tasha - 2.5 out of 5
Julia - 2.75 out of 5
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Duration: 00:22:59Episode 155 - Mars Attacks! “Don’t run! We are your friends!”
Dec 07, 2024Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 1996 sci-fi black comedy Mars Attacks!
Directed by: Tim Burton
Staring: too many wildly famous actors to choose who to list
Scare-O-Meter Ratings:
Tasha - 2 out of 10
Julia - 2 out of 10
Jack-O-Lantern Ratings:
Tasha - 2.5 out of 5
Julia - 2.5 out of 5
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Duration: 00:31:41Episode 154 - The Blackening, “Really b*tch? A cabin in the woods?”
Nov 30, 2024Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2022 black horror comedy The Blackening.
Directed by: Tim Story
Written by: Tracy Oliver & Dewayne Perkins
Staring: (an ensemble cast including) Grace Byers & Jermaine Fowler
Editor’s Note: Ranger white is played by Diedrich Bader who did in fact play Jethro in the 1993 movie version of The Beverly Hillbillies.
Also, what sounds like a ping pong ball at around the 14-19 minute mark was Beetlejuice an...
Duration: 00:25:39Episode 153 - No One Will Save You
Nov 23, 2024Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2023 spooky sci-fi alien film No One Will Save You.
Directed by: Brian Duffield
Staring: Kaitlyn Dever
Scare-O-Meter Ratings:
Tasha - 4 out of 10
Julia - 4 out of 10
Jack-O-Lantern Ratings:
Tasha - 4 out of 5
Julia - 4 out of 5
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Duration: 00:26:50Episode 152 - The Dark and the Wicked, “Never trust the goats”
Nov 16, 2024Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2020 supernatural possession horror The Dark and the Wicked.
Trigger Warning: discussion of suicide
Directed by: Bryan Bertino
Staring: Marin Ireland and Michael Abbott Jr.
Scare-O-Meter Ratings:
Tasha - 8 out of 10
Julia - 8.5 out of 10
Jack-O-Lantern Ratings:
Tasha - 4.5 out of 5
Julia - 4.5 out of 5
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Duration: 00:25:53Episode 151 - When Evil Lurks
Nov 09, 2024Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2023 Argentinian supernatural possession /contagion horror film When Evil Lurks.
Directed by: Demián Rugna
Staring: Ezequiel Rodriguez, Demián Salomón, and Silvina Sabater
Scare-O-Meter Ratings:
Tasha - 7 out of 10
Julia - 7 out of 10
Jack-O-Lantern Ratings:
Tasha - 2.5 out of 5
Julia - 3 out of 5
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Duration: 00:28:45Episode 150 - Beetlejuice “It’s showtime”
Oct 31, 2024Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 1988 horror comedy Beetlejuice.
Directed by: Tim Burton
Staring: Michael Keaton, Winona Rider, Geena Davis, Alec Baldwin, & Catherine O’Hara
Scare-O-Meter Ratings:
Tasha - 2 out of 10
Julia - 3 out of 10
Jack-O-Lantern Ratings:
Tasha - 5 out of 5
Julia - 5 out of 5
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Duration: 00:39:38Episode 149 - House on Haunted Hill - both versions by accident
Oct 26, 2024Join us for a discussion of the 1959 classic horror film House on Haunted Hill, watched by Julia, and it’s 1999 remake of the same name, watched by Tasha.
Directed by: William Castle (1959) and William Malone (1999)
Staring: Vincent Price (1959) and Geoffrey Rush (1999)
Scare-O-Meter Ratings:
Tasha - 5 out of 10 - 1999 version
Julia - 2 out of 10 - 1959 version
Jack-O-Lantern Ratings:
Tasha - 3 out of 5 - 1999 version
Julia - 2.5 out of 5 - 1959 version
If...
Duration: 00:40:26Episode 148 - Practical Magic, “There’s a little witch in all of us”
Oct 19, 2024Join us as for our in depth discussion and analysis of the 1998 cozy fall witch film Practical Magic.
Directed by: Griffin Dunne
Staring: Sandra Bullock & Nicole Kidman
Scare-O-Meter Ratings:
Tasha - 1 out of 10
Julia - 1.5 out of 10
Jack-O-Lantern Ratings:
Tasha - 4.5 out of 5
Julia - 4.75 out of 5
Editor’s Note: The town scenes from the film were filmed in Coupeville on the northern part of...
Duration: 00:28:53Episode 147 - Idle Hands, “As usual, marijuana saves an otherwise disastrous day.”
Oct 12, 2024Join us as for our in depth discussion and analysis of the 1999 horror comedy Idle Hands.
Directed by: Rodman Flender
Staring: Devan Sawa, Seth Gren, and Elden Hensen
Scare-O-Meter Ratings:
Tasha - 3 out of 10
Julia - 3.5 out of 10
Ash - 2 out of 10
Jack-O-Lantern Ratings:
Tasha - 2.5 out of 5
Julia - 4 out of 5
Ash - 5 out of 5
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Duration: 00:35:30Episode 146 - Hereditary, “I never wanted to be your mother.”
Oct 05, 2024Join us as for our in depth discussion and analysis of the 2018 supernatural family drama horror Hereditary.
Trigger Warning: child death
Directed by: Ari Aster
Staring: Toni Collette, Alex Wolff, and Milly Shapiro
Scare-O-Meter Ratings:
Tasha - 8.25 out of 10
Julia - 9 out of 10
Jack-O-Lantern Ratings:
Tasha - 5 out of 5
Julia - 5 out of 5
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Duration: 00:35:59Episode 145 - The Cabin in the Woods, “Do not read the latin.”
Sep 28, 2024Join us as for our in depth discussion and analysis of the 2011 (slightly sci-fi) horror comedy The Cabin in the Woods.
Directed by: Drew Goddard
Staring: Kristen Connolly, Fran Kranz, and Chris Hemsworth
Scare-O-Meter Ratings:
Tasha - 5 out of 10
Julia - 5 out of 10
Jack-O-Lantern Ratings:
Tasha - 4.5 out of 5
Julia - 4.75 out of 5
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Duration: 00:33:30Episode 144 - The Grudge, “I just want her to leave me alone”
Sep 21, 2024Join us as for our in depth discussion and analysis of the 2004 supernatural Japanese remake horror The Grudge.
Directed by: Takashi Shimizu
Staring: Sarah Michelle Gellar
Scare-O-Meter Ratings:
Tasha - 7 out of 10
Julia - 7 out of 10
Jack-O-Lantern Ratings:
Tasha - 4 out of 5
Julia - 4 out of 5
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Duration: 00:37:19Episode 143 - Drag Me to Hell, “Soon it will be you who comes begging to me.”
Sep 14, 2024Join us as for our in depth discussion and analysis of the 2009 campy curse film, Drag Me to Hell.
Directed by: Sam Raimi
Staring: Alison Lohman & Justin Long
Scare-O-Meter Ratings:
Tasha - 4 out of 10
Julia - 4 out of 10
Jack-O-Lantern Ratings:
Tasha - 2.5 out of 5
Julia - 2.5 out of 5
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Duration: 00:27:05Episode 142 - The Skeleton Key, “Child, I believe you broke my legs”
Sep 07, 2024Join us as for our in depth discussion and analysis of the 2005 southern gothic horror The Skeleton Key.
Directed by: Iain Softley
Staring: Kate Hudson
Scare-O-Meter Ratings:
Tasha - 3 out of 10
Julia - 4 out of 10
Jack-O-Lantern Ratings:
Tasha - 3.5 out of 5
Julia - 3.5 out of 5
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Duration: 00:24:27Episode 141 - Hell House LLC “You watch the video, you tell me”
Aug 31, 2024Join us as for our in depth discussion and analysis of the 2015 supernatural found footage mystery film Hell House LLC.
Written & Directed by: Stephen Cognetti
Staring: Ryan Jennifer Jones
Scare-O-Meter Ratings:
Tasha - 6.5 out of 10
Julia - 6.5 out of 10
Jack-O-Lantern Ratings:
Tasha - 4 out of 5
Julia - 3.75 out of 5
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Duration: 00:31:04Episode 140 - Cloverfield
Aug 24, 2024Join us as for our in depth discussion and analysis of the 2008 giant monster found footage film Cloverfield.
Directed by: Matt Reeves
Staring: Michael Stahl-David, Jessica Lucas, and TJ Miller
Scare-O-Meter Ratings:
Tasha - 2 out of 10
Julia - 2 out of 10
Jack-O-Lantern Ratings:
Tasha - 2.5 out of 5
Julia - 2.5 out of 5
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Duration: 00:27:31Episode 139 - As Above, So Below “Like spooky Da Vinci Code meets Indiana Jones”
Aug 17, 2024Join us as for our in depth discussion and analysis of the 2014 supernatural found footage mystery horror As Above, So Below.
Directed by: John Erick Dowdle
Staring: Perdita Weeks & Ben Feldman
Scare-O-Meter Ratings:
Tasha - 5 out of 10
Julia - 5.5 out of 10
Ash - 5 out of 10
Jack-O-Lantern Ratings:
Tasha - 4 out of 5
Julia - 4 out of 5
Ash - 4.5 out of 5
Editor Notes:<...
Duration: 00:30:05Episode 138 - V/H/S, “I like you”
Aug 10, 2024Join us as for our in depth discussion and analysis of the 2012 found footage anthology film V/H/S.
Directed by: Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, David Bruckner, Tyler Gillett, Justin Martinez, Glenn McQuaid, Radio Silence, Joe Swanberg, Chad Villella, Ti West, and Adam Wingard
Scare-O-Meter Ratings:
Tasha - 3 out of 10
Julia - 3 out of 10
Jack-O-Lantern Ratings:
Tasha - 2 out of 5
Julia - 2 out of 5
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Duration: 00:40:27Episode 137 - Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum
Aug 03, 2024Join us as for our in depth discussion and analysis of the 2018 Korean supernatural horror film Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum.
Directed by: Jung Bum-shik
Starring: Oh Ah-yeon, Wi Ha-joon, & Yoo Je-Yoon
Scare-O-Meter Ratings:
Tasha - 5 out of 10
Julia - 5 out of 10
Jack-O-Lantern Ratings:
Tasha - 2.5 out of 5
Julia - 3 out of 5
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Duration: 00:30:50Episode 136 - Evil Dead Rise, “Who’s the brainless meat puppet now?”
Jul 27, 2024Join us as for our in depth discussion and analysis of the 2023 possession horror film Evil Dead Rise.
Directed by: Lee Cronin
Starring: Lily Sullivan & Alyssa Sutherland
Scare-O-Meter Ratings:
Tasha - 7.5 out of 10
Julia - 7.5 out of 10
Jack-O-Lantern Ratings:
Tasha - 4.5 out of 5
Julia - 4.5 out of 5
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Duration: 00:35:39Episode 135 - I Know What You Did Last Summer, "What are you waiting for, huh?!"
Jul 20, 2024Join us as for our in depth discussion and analysis of the 1997 teen summer slasher film I Know What You Did Last Summer..
Directed by: Jim Gillespie
Starring: Jennifer Love Hewitt, Freddie Prince Jr., Sarah Michelle Geller, and Ryan Phillipe
Scare-O-Meter Ratings:
Tasha - 5 out of 10
Julia - 5 out of 10
Jack-O-Lantern Ratings:
Tasha - 3.5 out of 5
Julia - 3.5 out of 5
If you enjoyed listening to us and would like...
Duration: 00:27:32Episode 134 - Sleepaway Camp, “Eat sh*t & die, Ricky! Eat sh*t and live, Bill."
Jul 17, 2024Join us as for our in depth discussion and analysis of the 1983 summer slasher film Sleepaway Camp.
Directed by: Robert Hiltzik
Starring: Melissa Rose and Jonathan Tiersten
There is a twist ending on this one so if you don’t want to be spoiled make sure you watch the movie before you hit play on this week’s episode.
Scare-O-Meter Ratings:
Tasha - 6 out of 10
Julia - 6.5 out of 10
Jack-O-Lantern Rati...
Duration: 00:28:43Episode 133 - X, “This wasn’t what I had in mind when I agreed to help out on your film”
Jul 06, 2024Join us as for our in depth discussion and analysis of the 2022 ‘70s erotica slasher horror film X.
Directed by: Ti West
Starring: Mia Goth
Scare-O-Meter Ratings:
Tasha - 6 out of 10
Julia - 6 out of 10
Jack-O-Lantern Ratings:
Tasha - 4 out of 5
Julia - 4.5 out of 5
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Duration: 00:29:25Episode 132 - Maniac (2012)
Jun 29, 2024Join us as for our in depth discussion and analysis of the 2012 psychological horror Maniac, a remake of the 1980 original of the same name.
Directed by: Franck Khalfoun
Starring: Elijah Wood
Scare-O-Meter Ratings:
Tasha - 7 out of 10
Julia - 7 out of 10
Jack-O-Lantern Ratings:
Tasha - 2 out of 5
Julia - 2 out of 5
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Duration: 00:27:59Episode 131 - Monster, "I always wanted to be in the movies"
Jun 22, 2024Content Warning: This episode includes discussion of sexual assault and child abuse.
Join us as we continue our in depth discussion and analysis of the 2003 true crime bio-pic Monster.
Directed by: Patty Jenkins
Starring: Charlize Theron & Christina Ricci
Scare-O-Meter Ratings:
Tasha - 4 out of 10
Julia - 4.5 out of 10
Jack-O-Lantern Ratings:
Tasha - 4 out of 5
Julia - 4 out of 5
If you enjoyed listening to us and would...
Duration: 00:25:38Episode 130 - My Friend Dahmer, “I wish I had a best friend”
Jun 15, 2024Join us as we continue our in depth discussion and analysis of the 2017 psychological drama My Friend Dahmer.
Directed by: Marc Meyers
Starring: Ross Lynch and Alex Wolff
Editor’s Note: Near the end of the show we mention a “part 2” for this film. If anyone is interested it is the 2002 film “Dahmer” directed by David Jacobson and starring Jeremy Renner.
Scare-O-Meter Ratings:
Tasha - 1.5 out of 10
Julia - 2 out of 10
Ash - 2 ou...
Duration: 00:30:22Episode 129 - Red Dragon, “I do admire your courage. I think I’ll eat your heart.”
Jun 08, 2024Join us as we continue our in depth discussion and analysis of the 2002 crime thriller Red Dragon.
Directed by: Brett Ratner
Starring: Edward Norton, Ralph Fiennes, and Anthony Hopkins
Scare-O-Meter Ratings:
Tasha - 4 out of 10
Julia - 4 out of 10
Jack-O-Lantern Ratings:
Tasha - 4.5 out of 5
Julia - 4.5 out of 5
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Duration: 00:33:01Episode 128 - Pearl, "scarecrows, pitchforks, and technicolour oh my!!"
Jun 01, 2024Join us as we continue our in depth discussion and analysis of Colourful horror with this week's final pick of the 2022 slasher/prequil, Pearl.
Directed by: Ty West
Starring: Mia Goth, David Corenswet, Tandi Wright, Matthew Sutherland, Emma Jenkins-Purro, and Alistair Sewell.
Scare-O-Meter Ratings (out of 10):
Tasha - 4.5
Julia - 5.5
Jack-O-Lantern Ratings (out of 5):
Tasha - 3.5
Julia - 3.5
Consensus: This film is an entertaining and colourful complimentary prequil to X.
If you enjoyed listening to us and would li...
Duration: 00:23:20Episode 127 - Annihilation, “It’s not destroying, it’s making something new”
May 30, 2024Join us as we continue our in depth discussion and analysis of the 2018 sci-fi horror film Annihilation.
Directed by: Alex Garland
Starring: Natalie Portman & Jennifer Jason Leigh
Editor’s Note: We seem to have gotten confused and were calling two different character’s Cass/Cassie. Cass (Tuva Novotny) is the geomorphologist who is the first killed - by the mutated bear. And Josie (Tessa Thompson) is the physicist that chooses to become flowers.
Scare-O-Meter Ratings:
Tash...
Duration: 00:29:32Episode 126 - Blood & Black Lace
May 11, 2024Join us as we continue our in depth discussion and analysis of the 1964 Italian giallo [murder mystery with elements of slasher, thriller, and psychological horror] film Blood & Black Lace [original title: 6 donne per l’assassino].
Directed by: Mario Bava
Starring: Cameron Mitchell and Eva Bartok
Scare-O-Meter Ratings:
Tasha - 3 out of 10
Julia - 3 out of 10
Jack-O-Lantern Ratings:
Tasha - 2.5 out of 5
Julia - 3.5 out of 5
If you enjoyed listening to...
Duration: 00:25:14Episode 125 - Mandy, “I’m gonna go hunting”
May 04, 2024Join us as we continue our in depth discussion and analysis of the 2018 dark fantasy horror film Mandy.
Directed by: Panos Cosmatos
Starring: Nicholas Cage
Editor’s Note: The Shining reference: in Mandy there is a character named Crothers who conveniently appears to give Red and the audience important exposition. In The Shining Dick Hallorann - played by Scatman Crothers - gives Danny and the audience exposition as well.
Scare-O-Meter Ratings:
Tasha - 5 out of 10
... Duration: 00:35:31Episode 124 - Memento, “OK, so what am I doing?”
Apr 27, 2024Join us as we continue our in depth discussion and analysis of the 2000 psychological crime thriller Memento.
Directed by: Christopher Nolan
Starring: Guy Pearce, Joe Pantoliano, and Carrie-Anne Moss
Scare-O-Meter Ratings:
Tasha - 1 out of 10
Julia - 1 out of 10
Jack-O-Lantern Ratings:
Tasha - 3.5 out of 5
Julia - 4 out of 5
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Duration: 00:26:17Episode 123 - Zodiac, "You wouldn't happen to have any animal crackers, would you?"
Apr 20, 2024Join us as we continue our in depth discussion and analysis of the 2007 psychological crime thriller Zodiac.
Directed by: David Fincher
Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Robert Downey Jr., and Mark Ruffalo
Editor’s Note: On Mindhunter (2017-2019) David Fincher was an executive producer and directed 7 of the series’ 19 episodes. However, the show was created by Joe Penhall.
Also, “The Most Dangerous Game” was in fact a book, first published in 1924 (the RKO film came out in 1932). Arthur Leigh Allen said it was his...
Duration: 00:30:53Episode 122 - Parasite, “If I had all this I would be kinder”
Apr 13, 2024Join us as we continue our in depth discussion and analysis of the 2019 Korean psychological thriller (and Oscar best picture winner) Parasite.
Directed by: Bong Joon Ho
Starring: Song Kang-ho, Lee Sun-kyun, and Cho Yeo-jeong
Welcome to the second instalment of psychological thriller month. This film is best watched without ANY spoilers. So if you haven’t seen the film yet please do so before you listen to our spoiler-full discussion.
Scare-O-Meter Ratings:
Tasha - 2 out of 10
<... Duration: 00:28:35Episode 121 - Se7en, "What's in the box?!"
Apr 06, 2024Join us as we continue our in depth discussion and analysis of the 1995 psychological crime thriller Se7en.
Trigger Warning: besides the usual (murder, gore etc), slight discussion of violent sexual content and be aware Kevin Spacey was also in the film
Directed by: David Fincher
Starring: Morgan Freeman and Brad Pitt
After a brief much needed break we are back with a new theme for April - psychological thrillers. We’re starting with a heavy hitter, Fi...
Duration: 00:31:13Episode 120 - Leprechaun, “I need me gold”
Mar 16, 2024Join us as we continue our in depth discussion and analysis of the 1992 horror comedy Leprechaun.
Directed by: Mark Jones
Starring: Warwick Davis and Jennifer Aniston
Editor’s Note: Full list of Leprechaun sequels in order of release date: Leprechaun 2, Leprechaun 3, Leprechaun 4: In Space, Leprechaun 5: In the Hood, Leprechaun 6: Back 2 The Hood, Leprechaun: Origins, and Leprechaun Returns. Warwick Davis stars in all except Origins and Returns. Davis portrays Professor Flitwick and Griphook the goblin in the Harry Potter franchise and several Star Wa...
Duration: 00:24:30Episode 119 - The Hallow - “weird and wonderful”
Mar 09, 2024Join us as we continue our in depth discussion and analysis of the 2015 Irish folk horror film The Hallow.
Directed by: Corin Hardy
Starring: Joseph Mawle and Bojana Novakovic
Editor’s Note: Apologies for my [Ash] clunky audio this week - apparently my mic wasn’t working and I had to crank the other mics way up to make it work.
For our second Irish-Folklore-Medley theme film we watched 2015’s The Hallow. You will see the similarities betwee...
Duration: 00:24:00Episode 118 - Tale of Tales - “it’s fun and weird”
Mar 02, 2024Join us as we continue our in depth discussion and analysis of the 2015 dark fantasy film: Tale of Tales.
Directed by: Matteo Garrone
Starring: Salma Hayek & Vincent Cassel
We start out our hard to explain theme for March this week: fairy tales and folklore but also a special St. Patrick’s day episode in a couple weeks (guess which one that is, lol). Tale of Tales is the only English language film by Italian director Matteo Garrone and based on a 3 of a collection of...
Duration: 00:23:27Episode 117 - Horror Of Dracula, and the billowing cape...
Feb 24, 2024Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 1958 Hammer Classic, Horror of Dracula.
Directed by: Terence Fisher
Starring: Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, Carol Marsh, Marissa Stribling, & Michael Gough.
For this week’s episode we are wrapping up our second installment of Vampire February with the first Dracula film in technicolour! It was also the first of many Dracula films starring Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing.
Scare-O-Meter Ratings:
Tasha - 3 out of 10
Julia - 3 out of 10
Jack-O-Lantern Rat...
Duration: 00:20:24Episode 116 - From Dusk Till Dawn - "Unhinged & Feral"
Feb 17, 2024Join us as we continue our in depth discussion and analysis of the 1996 dark comedy - with surprise horror - film From Dusk Till Dawn.
Directed by: Robert Rodriguez
Written by: Quentin Tarantino
Starring: George Clooney, Harvey Keitel, Juliette Lewis, and several Cheech Marins
For our third vampire film of the month we do our best to describe this absolutely insane Rodriguez/Tarantino flick. If you haven’t seen this yet please do before listening to our sp...
Duration: 00:32:08episode 115 - The Lost Boys, "Great! The bloodsucking Brady Bunch!"
Feb 10, 2024Join us as we continue our in depth discussion and analysis of the 1987 supernatural horror comedy The Lost Boys.
Directed by: Joel Schumacher
Starring: Kiefer Sutherland, Jason Patric and the Two Coreys
Take two of vampire theme month for us continues with this fun ‘80s classic. This film has great practical effects, a wonderful cast, and an epic rock soundtrack. This film inspired countless vampire movies and tv shows that came after it and it still holds up today.
Sc...
Duration: 00:22:53Episode 114 - Underworld, “what’s…this…ruckus?!”
Feb 03, 2024Join us as we continue our in depth discussion and analysis of the 2003 horror-adjacent action film Underworld.
Directed by: Len Wiseman
Starring: Kate Beckinsale, Scott Speedman, and Bill Nighy
Out vampire theme has come back around - because there’s just too many good ones for only one month. We’re starting off with not your typical vampire film - Underworld. Although this is definitely an action movie, the plot revolves around feuding vampires and lycans (werewolves) so we’re counting it as horror also...
Duration: 00:34:10Episode 113 - The Terror - Season 1 Ep 9 & 10: "The C, the C, the Open C" & "We Are Gone"
Jan 27, 2024Join us as we finish up our in depth discussion and analysis of the 2018 supernatural historical fiction drama The Terror.
Directed by: Tim Mielants
Starring: Jared Harris, Adam Nagaitis, Paul Ready, and Nive Nielsen
For the month of January we have been covering the full first season of this anthology series. This week we finish up the season with episodes 9 & 10. Based on the book of the same name by Dan Simmons, The Terror follows the 1845 Franklin Expedition in their search for the Northwest Passage. Choices are made and not long into their journey...
Episode 112 - The Terror - Season 1 Ep 6-8: “A Mercy,” “Horrible for Supper,” and “Terror Camp Clear”
Jan 20, 2024Join us as we continue our in depth discussion and analysis of the 2018 supernatural historical fiction drama The Terror.
Directed by: Sergio Mimica-Gezzan, & Tim Mielants
Starring: Jared Harris, Tobias Menzies, and Adam Nagaitis
For the month of January we will be covering the full first season of this anthology series. The week we are discussing episodes 6,7, and 8. Based on the book of the same name by Dan Simmons, The Terror follows the 1845 Franklin Expedition on their search for the Northwest Passage. Choices are made...
Duration: 00:33:53Episode 111 - The Terror - Season 1 Ep 3-5: "The Ladder" "Punished, as a boy" "First shot a winner, Lads"
Jan 13, 2024Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2018 supernatural historical fiction drama The Terror.
Directed by: Edward Berger
Starring: Ciarán Hinds, Jared Harris, and Paul Ready
For the month of January we will be covering the full first season of this anthology series. This week we are discussing episodes 3, 4 & 5. Based on the book of the same name The Terror follows the 1845 Franklin Expedition on their search for the Northwest Passage. Choices are made and not long into their journey both expedition ships trapped in the Arctic ice. Along with th...
Episode 110 - The Terror - Season 1 Ep 1 & 2: "Go for Broke" & "Gore"
Jan 06, 2024Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2018 supernatural historical fiction drama The Terror.
Directed by: Edward Berger
Starring: Ciarán Hinds, Jared Harris, and Paul Ready
For the month of January we will be covering the full first season of this anthology series. This week we are discussing episodes 1 and 2. Based on the book of the same name The Terror follows the 1845 Franklin Expedition on their search for the Northwest Passage. Choices are made and not long into their journey both expedition ships trapped in the Arctic ice. Along wi...
Episode 109 - Legend, "what is light without dark?"
Dec 30, 2023Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 1985 epic dark fantasy adventure film Legend.
Directed by: Ridley Scott
Starring: Tom Cruise, Mia Sara, and Tim Curry
For our last ‘80s fever dream film we went with one neither of our hosts had seen before - Legend. It stars Tom Cruise as an unlikely (an character arc-less) hero wearing a strange metal skirt. But more importantly, the antagonist - the Lord of Darkness - is portrayed wonderfully by the one and only Ti...
Duration: 00:32:47Episode 108 - Little Monsters, "Janky Ladders to Nowhere"
Dec 25, 2023Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 1989 family spooky adventure film Little Monsters.
Directed by: Richard Greenberg
Starring: Fred Savage and Howie Mandel
We’re switching it up a bit for our bonus holiday episode - this one is more light hearted than the other ‘80s picks this month. Definitely our most kid-friendly choice - however some questionable adult jokes did get snuck in there. This movie also features two actors from Home Alone and a kid with the engineering tale...
Duration: 00:20:56Episode 107 - The Dark Crystal, “mmmmmMMMMMMMmmmmmm”
Dec 23, 2023Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 1982 fantasy adventure The Dark Crystal.
Directed by: Jim Henson & Frank Oz
Starring: Jim Henson & Kathryn Mullen
For this week’s episode we are covering another classic Jim Henson film - unlike last week, this one doesn’t have any human actors on screen. But the puppets and costume creatures are so well acted and life like you might forget they’re not real.
Scare-O-Meter Ratings:
Tasha - 3 out...
Duration: 00:34:56Episode 106 - Labyrinth, “Dance Magic Dance”
Dec 16, 2023Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 1986 musical fantasy / David Bowie music video classic Labyrinth.
Directed by: Jim Henson
Starring: David Bowie & Jennifer Connelly
After a brief break we’re back with a bang with our second instalment of ‘80s fever dreams. David Bowie as goblin King Jareth is iconic and the amazing puppetry practical effects throughout still hold up. Get excited for The Worm and what Tasha has dubbed The Chaos Scene.
Scare-O-Meter Ratings:
...
Duration: 00:29:09Episode 105 - The NeverEnding Story
Dec 02, 2023Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 1984 fantasy film, NeverEnding Story.
Directed by: Wolfgang Peterson.
Starring: Noah Hathaway, Barret Oliver, Tami Stronach, Patricia Hayes, and Moses Gunn.
Happy December! - As you can guess our theme this month is a little on the lighter (and weirder side). The theme is: 80's Fever Dreams. Those films that creeped you out as a kid and you can't quite remember what's real and what's not...
So we're starting the month off with a classic - The NeverEnding Story!
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Episode 104 - Doctor Who - Season 3 Episode 10: Blink, “A big ball of wibbly-wobbly, timey-wimey . . . stuff.”
Nov 25, 2023Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2007 episode of the epic BBC sci-fi classic TV series Doctor Who, S03E10: Blink.
Directed by: Hetti Macdonald
Starring: David Tennant & Carey Mulligan
We wrap up our stand alone tv episode theme with everyone’s favourite time traveler: The Doctor. Portrayed by our favourite doctor David Tennant. Although he only makes a brief appearance in this particular episode. As Julia can tell us - you can watch and follow along with this episode despite not having watched any of th...
Duration: 00:26:05Episode 103 - Supernatural - Season 4 Episode 5: Monster Movie, "The X-Files" is a TV show, this is real!"
Nov 18, 2023Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of this 2008 episode of the hit TV series, Supernatural - S04E05: Monster Movie!
Directed by: Robert Singer
Starring: Jared Padalecki , Jensen Ackles, Todd Stashwick, and Melinda Sward.
This week we're covering an episode that pays homage to the classics. The Winchester brothers face-off against a shapeshifter with a penchant for impersonating classic movie monsters like Dracula, the Wolfman, and the Mummy.
This is a great one-off episode of Supernatural and just a fun nod to horror in general. If you're not looking...
Episode 102 - The X Files - Season 1 Episode 3: Squeeze, “Do you think I’m spooky?”
Nov 11, 2023Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of this 1993 spooky episode of The X Files: Squeeze
Directed by: Harry Longstreet
Starring: Gillian Anderson, David Duchovny, and Doug Hutchison
This week we cover the first “monster of the week” episode of the incredibly influential, absolute classic of a tv show that is The X Files. Doug Hutchison guest stars as the monster who looks human but doesn’t seem to age, can contract and elongate his body though tiny spaces, and rips out livers with his bare hands. For X File...
Duration: 00:31:28Episode 101 - Buffy the Vampire Slayer - Season 4 Episode 10: Hush . . .
Nov 04, 2023Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 1999 scariest episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Hush.
Directed by: Joss Whedon
Starring: Sarah Michelle Gellar, Alyson Hannigan, Anthony Stewart Head, and James Masters
We’re switching to something a little different this month with our first single-episode tv discussion. After a very brief recap of what “Buffy” is we dive into this Emmy nominated, mostly silent episode. The acting in this episode is superb - allowing the audience to easily follow the plot despite that lack of dialogue. And Doug Jones - our f...
Duration: 00:36:06Episode 100! - The Craft, "We are the weirdo's mister!"
Nov 01, 2023Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 1996 cult classic, The Craft
Directed by: Andrew Fleming
Starring: Robin Tunney, Fairuza Balk, Neve Campbell, & Rachel True.
This is our Special Hallowe'en episode that also happens to be our 100th full length episode!!! Thank you for joining us on this spooky journey, and we have lot's more fun films and themes coming your way!
Scare-O-Meter Ratings:
Tasha - 3 out of 10
Julia - 5 out of 10
Jack-O-Lantern Ratings:
Julia - 5 out of 5<...
Duration: 00:31:24Episode 99 - Night of the Living Dead, they’re coming to get you Barbra!
Oct 28, 2023Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 1968 (almost) first zombie film: Night of the Living Dead.
Directed by: George A. Romero
Starring: Duane Jones and Judith O’Dea
For our last regular instalment of October we bring you the ultimate zombie movie. The characters call them ghouls but this film started almost every enduring zombie trait. From moving as a slow hoard to being dispatched by destroying the brain. This is an absolute must watch for any horror fan - and it’s light on the scares so a grea...
Duration: 00:30:03Episode 98 - The Autopsy of Jane Doe, we are way past possible
Oct 21, 2023Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2016 supernatural horror film: The Autopsy of Jane Doe
Directed by: André Øvredal
Starring: Brian Cox, Emile Hirsch, and Olsen Catherine Kelly
This week we bring you a more recent film for our third instalment of spooky season. What starts off as almost a crime procedural plot turns into a supernatural mystery with each step of the title character’s autopsy. Olwen Catherine Kelly does a spectacular job as Jane Doe - although she doesn’t actually have any lines. As alw...
Duration: 00:34:22Episode 97 - Hellraiser, don't give uncle Frank the box...
Oct 14, 2023Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 1987 supernatural cult horror classic: Hellraiser
Written & Directed by: Clive Barker
Starring: Clare Higgins, Ashley Laurence, Sean Chapman, & Doug Bradley
For our October Friday the 13th choice we will be talking about this body-horror filled classic based on the novella The Hellhound Heart (also written by Clive Barker). This film starts off a series spanning multiple decades and brought us “Pinhead” expertly portrayed by Doug Bradley under 6 hours of makeup and prosthetics. There will be spoilers for the movie and the book - sinc...
Duration: 00:34:20Episode 96 - The Omen, don't lie to your wife.. it doesn't end well!
Oct 07, 2023Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 1976 classic supernatural horror film - The Omen.
Directed by: Richard Donner
Screenplay by: David Seltzer
Starring: Gregory Peck, Harvey Spencer, Lee Remick, Billie Whitelaw, & David Warner.
Happy SpoOctober everyone!!! To start us off our favourite month of the year - we bring you one of the first demon children to grace the silver screen. Damien has forever been solidified in pop culture as a devil child, with the mark of the beast!
Scare-O-Meter Ratings:
Tasha - 4
Julia - 4
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Episode 95 - Poltergeist, They're here . . .
Sep 30, 2023Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 1982 supernatural horror masterpiece - Poltergeist
Directed by: Tobe Hooper
Screenplay by: Steven Spielberg
Starring: Heather O'Rourke, JoBeth Williams, and Craig T. Nelson
Our last creepy doll movie is very light on actual creepy dolls but it's the perfect movie to transition us into official spooky season. The practical effects look fantastic and the sparse use of 1980s CGI still looks pretty good. The film is incredibly well cast - especially Heather O'Rourke as 12 year old Carol Anne. Find us on social media and...