This week our patrons have voted for us to unpack the lore of Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh (1995). We discuss its attempts at expanding the Candyman mythos, evaluate Tony Todd’s performance, and critique the effectiveness of its scares. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 27:47.

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Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh (1995)

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This week we’re celebrating Valentine’s Day at the theater with Heart Eyes (2025). We assess the film’s approach to a holiday slasher, break down the chemistry of its cast, and unpack its blend of romantic comedy and horror. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 19:32.

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Heart Eyes (2025)

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Olivia Holt Says Filming ‘Heart Eyes’ Included an Incredibly Awkward Icebreaker

‘Friday the 13th: Jason Lives’ Was ‘Heart Eyes’ Director Josh Ruben’s North Star on Slasher Rom-Com

83: My Bloody Valentine (1981 vs 2009)

141: Valentine (2001)

317: Lover’s Lane (2000)

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This week we’re stuck in a time loop with Happy Death Day 2U (2019). We analyze the film's shift towards sci-fi elements, assess Jessica Roth's performance, and consider the movie’s balance of humor and emotional depth. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 24:18.

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Happy Death Day 2 U (2019)

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Episode 142: Happy Death Day (2017)

Recreating Happy Death Day scenes for Happy Death Day 2U was ‘miserable’

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This week we're exploring the haunted intricacies of Presence (2025). We unpack the film's experimental single-take style, examine the tension in its family dynamics, and critique the effectiveness of its POV narrative. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 37:01.

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Presence (2025)

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This week our patrons have voted for us to review Strange Darling (2024). We discuss the effectiveness of its nonlinear storytelling, evaluate the acting prowess of Willa Fitzgerald and Kyle Gallner, and delve into the contentious portrayal of its third act. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 3:33.

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Strange Darling (2024)

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This week we’re back in the theater to check out Wolf Man (2025). We assess how the film diverges from standard werewolf lore, evaluate the performances and chemistry of its cast, and debate the effectiveness of its sound design. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 39:05.

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Wolfman (2025)

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HHN Wolf Man Costume

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This week we're revisiting a cornerstone of horror cinema with The Wolf Man (1941). We discuss the film's pioneering special effects, analyze the dynamic between its main characters, and consider its lasting influence on werewolf lore. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 27:02.

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The Wolf Man (1941)

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Universal Classic Monsters Limited Edition Collection [4KUHD]

Wolf Man (2025)

The Quarry [Video Game]

An American Werewolf in London (1981)

The Werewolf of London (1935)

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In this week’s exclusive b-side, we sink our teeth into the rich mythology of werewolves, and explore the lore that shaped them as one of horror’s most iconic creatures.

From the cinematic legacy of Universal’s The Wolfman to the modern twists found in Twilight, Underworld, and Harry Potter, we discuss how werewolves have evolved across decades of pop culture.

We also debate the anatomy of werewolf transformations—two legs vs. four, classic vs. CGI—and unpack the timeless struggle of control vs. chaos that defines their monstrous appeal.

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This week we’re entering the crypt of Robert Eggers' Nosferatu (2024). We evaluate its gothic cinematography, analyze its approach to character development, and discuss its modern reinterpretation of a classic vampire tale. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 43:18.

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Nosferatu (2024)

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Nosferatu (1922)

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This week we recap the 64 episodes we produced in 2024 and highlight the best and worst in show with the annual Slasher’s Choice Awards. We look back on the content we made throughout the year, reflect on our show’s success, and set goals for 2025. This episode contains spoilers from movies throughout the year.

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This week we're winding down the year with Y2K (2024). We evaluate the film's portrayal of late 1990s culture, analyze its blend of comedy and horror, and discuss the efficacy of its nostalgic deep cuts. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 36:10.

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Y2K (2024)

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Y2K Problem

Limp Bizkit

The Giver by Lois Lowry

Tamagotchis

Nu Metal

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"Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton