FINAL DESTINATION (2000)

If you had a premonition of us starting a new franchise marathon, it has come true! We’re embarking on a journey with 2000’s FINAL DESTINATION!

Join us as we review the film, Brennan gets really IN this movie, Sergio gets stuck on the idea of the Grim Reaper, and we break down Ms. Lewton’s terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day!

Ten Word Reviews: Us, Alita: Battle Angel, The Haunting on Fraternity Row

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NEW NIGHTMARE (1994)

Freddy’s dead and gone, but you can never keep a good slasher down! The series was resurrected just three short years later with the topic of this episode, 1994’s NEW NIGHTMARE!

Join us as we review the film, Brennan pulls out an evangelical plot twist, Sergio comes out as pro-Angel, and we rank all the Nightmare movies!

Ten Word Reviews: Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

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URBAN LEGENDS: FINAL CUT (2000)

Our newest marathon is already almost over! That’s the danger with covering trilogies… That’s right we’re doing URBAN LEGENDS: FINAL CUT, hailing from the grand ole year of 2000.

Join us as we review the film, Brennan tries to avoid libel, Sergio is definitely awake, and we debate how appropriate a fencing mask actually is for this particular movie.

Ten Word Reviews: Greta, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days

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URBAN LEGEND (1998)

New month, new marathon! Every other Friday (and/or whenever the hell this late episode airs) this March, we’ll be reviewing the Urban Legend trilogy starting with the original URBAN LEGEND from 1998!

Join us as we review the film, Brennan is very concerned about Joshua Jackson’s hair, Sergio wants to know where the spiders come from, and we make our guesses about the goings-on in Urban Legends: Final Cut.

Ten Word Reviews: Bohemian Rhapsody, How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World, Glitter

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Oscar Skeleton #2: Amy Adams in PSYCHO BEACH PARTY (2000)

For the second week of Oscar Skeletons Month, we’re digging deep into the back catalogue of Supporting Actress nominee Amy Adams and pulling out the 2000 slasher parody PSYCHO BEACH PARTY!

Join us as we review the film, Brennan rhapsodizes about Provoloney, Sergio demands patience, and we break down the casting choice of Nicholas Brendon!

Ten Word Reviews: Velvet Buzzsaw, Pokémon The Movie: I Choose You!, From Prada to Nada

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2018 Horror Month #1: HELL FEST

Sergio’s finals month has begun, so we’re giving him a break by releasing the first of our pre-recorded episodes on 2018 horror. We’re starting with a film that might still be in theaters but TBH probably not: HELL FEST!

Join us as we review the film, Brennan has a hard time with the bathroom scene, Sergio craves characters, and we break down our favorite kills.

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A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (1984)

We’re kicking off our third franchise marathon with A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (1984). Ever heard of it?

Join us as we review the film, Brennan rhapsodizes about Wes Craven, Sergio tries to convince him to add the remake to the schedule, and we discuss our favorite gory moments.

Ten Word Reviews: She-Devil, Crazy Rich Asians, To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before

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Fund Raiser Month #1: THE SLUMBER PARTY MASSACRE (1982) w/ BJ Colangelo

Our fund raiser month has begun! At the request of Tristian Comer, who donated to Everytown and got to pick the topic of this episode, Brennan is being joined by BJ Colangelo to discuss the 1982 slasher classic THE SLUMBER PARTY MASSACRE!

Join us as we review the film, try not to get distracted by other slasher movies whenever we mention them, dig deep into feminist subtext, and discuss the movie’s influence over arthouse cinema!

Find BJ on Twitter @bjcolangelo! Look for that blue check!

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Oscar Skeleton #3: Laurie Metcalf in SCREAM 2 (1997)

Our Oscar season keeps on trucking as we visit Best Supporting Actress nominee Laurie Metcalf in her second best role: as Debbie Salt in 1997’s SCREAM 2!

Join us as we review the film, Sergio brings up Sam Waterston for no reason, Brennan discovers a two hour movie he’s not mad at, and we dive into the dark past of Aunt Jackie!

Ten Word Reviews: The Open House, Fifty Shades Darker, Darkest Hour, The Cloverfield Paradox

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2017 Horror Month #4: HAPPY DEATH DAY

For the final episode of the year, it’s only appropriate that we’re covering one of the best horror movies of the year: HAPPY DEATH DAY!

Join us as we review the film, we play a fun game about obscure 2017 horror features, Brennan goes off on a monologue about slasher twists, and Sergio pulls a surprising monthly ranking out of his hat!

Ten Word Reviews: Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi, Justice League, Coco

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Christmas Bonus: SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT PART 2 (1986) w/ Shannon Cholakian!

For this very special non-denominational Christmas episode, original co-host Shannon joins Brennan for a discussion of that oh-so epic lump of coal we call SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT PART 2!

Ten Word Reviews: Stonewall, Sex and the City, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, A Bad Moms Christmas, Better Watch Out, A Christmas Prince

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Slasher Month #3: BLOOD RAGE (1986)

The final week of slasher month leads us to the 1986 Thanksgiving classic (?) BLOOD RAGE! That ain’t cranberry sauce!

Join us as we review the film, we discuss the power of a good haircut, Brennan gets confused by the IMDb page for Mary Hartman Mary Hartman, and Sergio gets grossed out! Also, in this episode we merge our normal exit exam content into our closing remarks.

Ten Word Reviews: Amityville 4: The Evil Escapes, The Amityville Curse, Amityville 1992: It’s About Time, Amityville: A New Generation, Amityville Dollhouse, First They Killed My Father

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Slasher Month #2: SLEEPAWAY CAMP III: TEENAGE WASTELAND (1989)

Slasher month continues on its merry way through the woods with the third entry in a campsite slasher stalwart: SLEEPAWAY CAMP III: TEENAGE WASTELAND

Join us as we review the film, discuss how much it’s weirdly different from Part II which was filmed at the same time, Brennan gets interrupted by dogs a whole bunch, and Sergio takes the lead in reading the plot! Stick around for the credits to hear our rendition of the Pamela Springsteen classic “I’m a Happy Camper”!

Ten Word Reviews: It (2017), Something Like Summer, Sister Act

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Slasher Month #1: SLEEPAWAY CAMP II: UNHAPPY CAMPERS (1988)

We start slasher month proper off with another follow-up episode! Shannon and Brennan did the original, so we’re checking out 1988’s SLEEPAWAY CAMP II: UNHAPPY CAMPERS!

Join us as we review the film, Brennan discovers a sinister Breakfast Club secret, and Sergio performs a reading from Infinite Jest.

Ten Word Reviews: Girls Trip, The Big Sick, Snatched

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R.I.P. Tobe Hooper: THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE 2 (1986)

We interrupt the slasher month already in progress for a combination tribute episode/themed entry. We’ll be discussing an 80’s slasher from the dearly departed Tobe Hooper: THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE 2!

Join us as we review the film, discuss Tobe Hooper’s legacy, Brennan cracks himself up, and Sergio tries not to barf.

Ten Word Reviews: Superbad, They Came Together, Fantastic Mr. Fox

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Halloween Bonus: HALLOWEEN II (1981) w/ Patrick Hamilton of Kill by Kill

Happy Halloween, everybody! For this special holiday episode, we explore a secret bonus First Film, Rick Rosenthal’s directorial debut, 1981’s HALLOWEEN II. This is the second year, so it’s time for the second installment of John Carpenter’s slasher opus!

Join us as we review the film with special guest Patrick Hamilton of the Kill by Kill podcast! It’s a fascinating discussion that touches upon classic slashers of yore, Halloween urban legends, and a discussion of how we would most like Michael Myers to kill us!

Episode 43: Camp Hurrah

It's our final week of summer camp as we grab our bloody pom pons and hit up CHEERLEADER CAMP! Join us as we discuss seductive cheerleading techniques, folksy Southern wisdom, and the surprising later careers of everyone involved!

Episode 42: Unhappy Campers

This week we celebrate summer by heading to SLEEPAWAY CAMP! Join us as we review the film, look up celebrity heights, and discuss graduation as well as John Carpenter live in concert! There may or may not be a lot of digressions this time around.

Episode 41: Hell Week

In honor of Shannon's final final exam week, we watched FINAL EXAM! Try saying THAT ten times fast. Join us as we review the 1981 slasher classic (?), give some wildly disparate ratings, and argue over what may be the worst Final Girl in the history of cinema!

Episode 37: April, Why Do You Play the Fool?

This week we decided to take a break from horror and review the Meryl Streep classic MAMMA MIA! Join us as we review the film, sing along to the soundtrack, discuss the massive shawl from "The Winner Takes it All," and rank our top 3 spangly outfits!

...April Fool's! This week we're watching the not-so classic April Fool's slasher KILLER PARTY. Get ready, y'all, cuz it's a doozy.