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This week we're closing the book on The Strangers: Chapter 3 (2026). We question why this story needed three movies, unpack how over-explaining defangs the franchise's essence, and debate the decision quality of its leading lady. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 25:42.

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The Strangers: Chapter 3 (2026)

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This week we're heading into the jungle to dissect Cannibal Holocaust (1980). We unpack its legacy as a found-footage trailblazer, wrestle with its hypocritical commentary on media exploitation, and explore the ethical dilemmas posed by its production. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 38:24

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Cannibal Holocaust (1980)

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This week we're heading into the woods for the patron-selected Eden Lake (2008). We break down its bleak Broken Britain energy, question the believability of its antagonists, and unpack an ending that left us cold. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 22:02.

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Eden Lake (2008)

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Broken Britain

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This week we're examining the post-apocalyptic landscape of 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026). We delve into the dynamics between the surviving characters, assess the impact of its cinematography, and unpack its tonal shifts from its predecessor. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 31:59.

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28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026)

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This week we're exploring Teaching Mrs. Tingle (1999). We discuss Helen Mirren's standout performance, evaluate the film's genre confusion and melodrama, and reminisce about its quintessentially nineties set design. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 26:01.

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Teaching Mrs. Tingle (1999)

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This week we're unpacking Good Boy (2025). We explore the film's use of a dog's perspective, analyze its emotional weight, and explore the complexity of its production. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 37:31.

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Good Boy (2025)

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This week we're unpacking Frozen (2010). We assess the film's tense atmosphere, explore the rationale behind its character's life-or-death decisions, and explore its connection to Hatchet II. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 23:22

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Frozen (2010)

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This week we're wrapping up the year with our 2025 Slasher's Choice Awards. We recap the year's wild stats, celebrate the winners across categories like Best Survivor, Best Villain, and Best Kill, and commiserate over the Hack Awards that call out the absolute worst horrors we endured.

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This week we're taking a bite out of Gingerdead Man 2: Passion of the Crust (2008). We assess the absurdity of its plot, evaluate the chaotic charm of its practical effects, and analyze the film's meta-commentary on low-budget filmmaking. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 32:46.

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 Gingerdead Man 2: Passion of the Crust (2008)

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307: The Gingerdead Man (2005)

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This week we're unwrapping Silent Night, Deadly Night (2025). We dissect the film's modern retelling of a cult classic, evaluate its blend of horror and dark comedy, and discuss the effectiveness of its take on Billy. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 27:15.

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Silent Night, Deadly Night (2025)

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Episode 191: Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984)

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