In Horror We Trust

And we're back!!! We are taking a look at the concept of our beloved "scream queens" in horror history. Touching on the origins of this term and discussing what embodies a scream queen in our books, we compile a list of our current title-holders. Our list includes both classic and newer additions, some that are obvious, some less so and we invite you to share YOUR favorite scream queens with us.

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Following X’s slasher inspired debut, Pearl (dir. Ti West) embraces an unusual style for the horror genre opting for a more classic Hollywood take in this prequel. Christine and Carissa explore how the film’s particular style influenced the telling and impact of the story and its characters. Take a seat, grab a glass of milk or lemonade, and enjoy our reflection on this Technicolor melodrama nightmare. And apologies for our resident werewolf, Max.

WARNING: This episode contains major spoilers. TW: sexual assault. Christine and Carissa take a deep (swan) dive into Barbarian (2022), directed by Zach Cregger. Taking us on an incredibly wild ride, this film offers relentless brutality smash cut with much welcomed comedy. Through ever-shifting expectations, Barbarian delivers an immersive mystery that keeps you on your toes.

On today’s episode, we reflect on the movies that scarred us as young, impressionable kids. We all have particular horror movie moments that get under our skin especially as children. Moments that keep us awake at night, running to our parents’ bedroom. Moments that keep us looking over our shoulder or develop into phobias in our adult years. More often than not, these instances keep us coming back for more. Going over some of our earliest dips into the genre, which films stuck with us the most and why?

We are officially beginning the countdown to Halloween by celebrating the Midsummer Scream season! Today we share our favorite movies and attractions that we revisit every Halloween or else it wouldn’t feel the same. What’s your annual ritual?

On today’s episode, we share our largely different reactions to Scott Derrickson’s The Black Phone (2022). With memorable performances set against a grim 70s backdrop and a new iconic horror mask, what was mint and what fell short for us?

Christine and Carissa share their experience attending the 2022 Monsterpalooza horror convention in Pasadena, CA. Join in our hype over the convention attractions including the incredible horror artists and vendors, cosplayers, and celebrity guests culminating to our sacred photo op with Matthew Lillard.

SPOILER WARNING . Hello friends and listeners alike, we are back after a short hiatus and we sure have missed you! Join us as we discuss the various films we have tuned in to, films we look forward to, and upcoming horror conventions. From new releases such as The Sadness, Men, We're All Going to the World's Fair – to horror staples like The Fog and Near Dark, we chew through them all!

Join us around the campfire for episode one of our URBAN LEGENDS series. Here we discuss and unveil the rules to play four insidious games. Only the brave will attempt, but please at your own risk, for we don’t know what lurks in the night. As legend has it there are dire consequences should you fail.

Our short and sweet reflection on Iris K. Shim's Umma (2022). We take a look at the film's representations of generational trauma, toxic family ties and its beautifully haunting depiction of Korean culture and superstitions.