Bill & Ashley's Terror Theater

On this special interview episode, we’re over the moon to be joined by filmmaker Jordan Downey as we chew into his latest film, The Cycle. We dig into Jordan’s early days of being a horror fan, how he got his start in the industry, what inspired him to come up with the unique concept of The Cycle, and just how he and his team were able to make one of the most original, eerie, and satisfying horror films of the year. Be forewarned: for those of you who haven’t seen The Cycle yet, either watch it before listening or wait for the spoiler warning marker in the episode, because we don’t hold back!

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In 2005’s The Descent, a girls’ adventure trip goes horribly wrong when a rockslide traps the group underground. As old secrets surface and tensions rise, they discover they’re not alone in the dark. Now they’re battling bloodthirsty cave dwellers, questionable decisions, and the world’s worst vacation itinerary. Turns out, maybe brunch would’ve been the safer bonding activity.

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This week on the marquee is 1986’s Aliens. 40 years ago, James Cameron, Gale Anne Hurd, Sigourney Weaver, and a mixture of veterans and fresh young talent came together to prove that 1979’s Alien didn’t have to be a one-off, and that there was a lot more life left in its brutal universe. Join us and special guest Mark Garkusha as we celebrate one of the greatest sci-fi/horror/action films ever made. We talk about the film’s rocky production history, its landmark scenes and their impact, and have a little heated debate as well. After all, this time, it’s war! 
(stay to the end for an extra laugh)


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This week we’re talking about The Howling! After a traumatic encounter with a serial killer, Karen checks into a secluded retreat to recover, only to discover that the place has a pretty big werewolf problem. We get into the movie, the weird characters, the awesome practical effects, and why this 1981 classic still holds up.

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This week we're talking Evil Dead Burn, and let's just say... we couldn't agree on this one. One of us thought it was a bloody good time, while the other wasn't impressed. So grab your corkscrew, your favorite chainsaw-adjacent weapon, and join us as we hack our way through the kills, the chaos, and whether this one deserves the hype.

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Happy Fourth of July! What better way to celebrate America's 250th birthday than with punks, toxic gas, and zombies that absolutely refuse to stay dead? This week we're diving into The Return of the Living Dead, the cult horror-comedy that proves fireworks aren't the only things exploding on the Fourth. Do you want to party? 

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Today we're diving into Dangerous Animals, a survival horror thriller that blends the terror of the open ocean with the unpredictability of human evil. With tense cat-and-mouse suspense, brutal survival stakes, and a fresh twist on the shark horror subgenre, Dangerous Animals delivers a relentless ride that proves the deadliest predator isn't always the one swimming beneath the surface.

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Backrooms is a psychological horror film based on the viral internet phenomenon that inspired countless YouTube horror creators and online stories. Directed by 20-year-old filmmaker Kane Parsons, the film follows a journey into an endless, impossible labyrinth of liminal spaces where reality breaks down and survival becomes uncertain. Join us as we dare to enter!

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Obsession is a psychological horror thriller about love, betrayal, and the destructive power of fixation, as Bear becomes consumed by a relationship that leads everyone involved down a dark path. As the relationships unravel and tensions rise, what begins as longing quickly spirals into something far more dangerous. We were OBSESSED with this movie and can't wait to talk about it! 

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This week, we step inside Damian McCarthy’s chilling folk-horror film Hokum, where grief, isolation, and ancient superstition collide in a remote Irish inn hiding far more than ghosts. We break down the film’s creeping dread, nightmare imagery, and why Hokum may become one of the most disturbing horror films of 2026.

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