Happy Horror Time

John Kramer, aka Jigsaw, is back in the 10th installment of the “Saw” series… but if we’re being sticklers for chronology, it’s more like “Saw 1.5.” Tune in to hear us break down all the new characters, all those gory traps, the more emotional approach this film took, and the biggest question of all — who we were supposed to root for.

She made red caps stylish in “Carrie” and coined the word “totally” in “Halloween.” She’s P.J. Soles, and she starred in 2 of the most iconic horror films of all time. Tune in to hear all about playing Norma in “Carrie” and Lynda in “Halloween,” the different experiences she had with directors Brian De Palma and John Carpenter, and what Jamie Lee Currtis yelled across the room at her at the “Halloween H20” premiere.

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If the two films within this month’s winning theme don’t fuel your love of full-speed horror, we aren’t sure what gets you in gear! More car puns, perhaps? 🚗

“Christine” is based on one of Stephen King’s classic novels, in which a very alive car possesses its new teenage owner, Arnie. With John Carpenter as Director, you can safely assume this film has A) Tons of suspense and B) An awesome score. “Death Proof,” originally part of the “Grindhouse” double feature, stands on its own with a chilling performance by Kurt Russell as Stuntman Mike — a psycho who terrorizes women with his stunt car… until he meets some no-nonsense stuntwomen who can outdrive him.

Tune in to hear us break down these two horror-mobile flicks, guaranteed to rev up your adrenaline-loving hearts!

This week we ventured into the land of Agatha Christie to take on the Halloween whodunit murder mystery, “A Haunting in Venice.” Tune in to hear us break down all the suspects, whether the film was more supernatural horror or crime thriller, our thoughts on that ever-so-sweet addition to the story, and of course — Tina Fey!

The Conjuring Universe has become the Marvel of horror, with plenty of creepy characters to carry their own movies. One in particular that has continued to terrify audiences is The Nun. Tune in as we break down “The Nun II” — from whether the sequel improved upon the original, to new characters like Sister Debra and that demonic goat, and of course, how even a possessed Maurice was sexy!

What do “Scream,” “I Know What You Did Last Summer,” and “The Faculty” have in common? They’re all ‘90s thrillers that had a major influence on Netflix’s new Spanish slasher film, “Killer Book Club.” Tune in to hear us break down all the callbacks to these ‘90s flicks, all the chase scenes, that killer reveal, and the new word we learned in this movie — coulrophobia. 🤡 Plus, a few comments after last week's Kevin Williamson interview!

After writing the 1996 mega-hit, “Scream,” Kevin Williamson became the go-to horror screenwriter — composing scripts for films like “I Know What You Did Last Summer,” “Halloween H20,” “The Faculty,” “Teaching Mrs. Tingle,” and even this year’s pandemic slasher, “Sick.” Tune in to hear stories about writing so many of our favorite horror films, like which “Scream 2” scene was originally meant for “IKWYDLS,” what real-life experience inspired “Teaching Mrs. Tingle,” why he didn’t receive an official writing credit on “Halloween H20,” and his intended stories for “Scream 5” & “Scream 6.”

As slasher lovers, we were very excited to find a new masked killer/stalk & slash film on VOD to discuss this week. But was it a cut above the rest? 🔪 Tune in to hear us break down “Dark Windows” — from the backstory that inevitably came back to haunt its main characters, to all the films it reminded us of, and whether its title was suitable or not.

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Why are hospitals always so dark and vacant in scary movies? Well two of the biggest horror franchises sure used this to their advantage in the films within this month’s winning theme.

“Halloween II” (1981) is a continuation of John Carpenter’s horror classic, with Laurie Strode being rushed to Haddonfield Memorial Hospital. Unfortunately, Michael Myers is still up for some trick-or-treating (and by “trick-or-treating,” we mean killing off unsuspecting doctors and nurses). “A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors” brings Nancy Thompson back as an intern at Westin Hills Psychiatric Hospital, where the last remaining Elm Street kids are dropping like flies at the hands of Freddy Krueger. Code blue!

Tune in as we break down these impressive horror sequels and their creepy-ass hospital settings. 🏥

Shark flicks have been popular since the release of “Jaws,” but the Meg series sure knows how to take these movies to the next level… or actually, the next 10 levels! Tune in to hear us break down all the prehistoric creatures and over-the-top action sequences in “Meg 2: The Trench,” while answering the age-old question — is bigger always better?