Natalie Erika James returns with one of the most physically uncomfortable horror movies we’ve seen in a long time.

In this episode, we break down Saccharine’s disturbing body horror, escalating “hungry ghost” imagery, unsettling sound design, and the deeper emotional themes underneath all of it. What starts as psychologically uncomfortable horror slowly reveals itself as something much heavier about obsession, self-worth, emotional hunger, and the things people consume trying to fill empty spaces inside themselves.

We also discuss:

The visceral horror in Saccharine gets under your skin, and then what it’s really saying hits you hard.

Special thanks to IFC and Shudder for providing us with a screener for review coverage.

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