Scratching the Surface

One of the most compelling horror movies of 2024, Heretic gives viewers an introspective story on the history of religion, good and the bad.

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Episode Content

00:00 Intro and reaction (spoiler free)

07:45 Meeting Mr. Reed

10:25 Something is off

11:31 The back room

12:37 The two doors

15:20 The basement

16:16 The savior

19:00 The truth

21:58 A prayer and a butterfly

25:07 Rotten Tomatoes

25:44 Junes' review

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To wrap up the month of October we revisit the 1978 classic, Halloween. This one set the pace for many slasher films to follow and will forever hold a place in the horror genre.

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Episode Content

00:00 Intro

03:03 Michael's first kill

05:08 Dr. Loomis

05:53 Fifteen years later

07:42 Laurie Strode

10:35 Michael is everywhere

13:41 House to house

17:58 Laurie vs. Michael

19:35 Michael lives

23:37 Rotten Tomatoes

24:24 Money's review

27:47 Junes' review

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The highly anticipated Terrifier 3 provides plenty of the gore we've come to know from this franchise, but when does it become too much?

STS starts the month of October off with the American version of Speak No Evil, a tense thriller with a terrifyingly good performance from James McAvoy.

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Jeepers Creepers is a cult classic, with some great characters and a villian you won't forget. For new and old fans, it's a fun one to revisit.

Iconic characters and moments with enough one-liners to fill the whole damn boat, Jaws is a masterpiece. During the episode we reflect on what made this film an instant classic and why it still holds up well today.

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Episode Content

00:00 intro

03:17 Great opening scenes

06:22 Quint's introduction

08:47 A shark, not THE shark

10:16 Comparison to "The Birds"

11:14 Political allegory

11:51 The 3 at sea

16:04 Battles at sea

17:44 Calm before the storm

20:12 Quint's death

21:27 Killing the shark

22:37 A happy ending

24:21 Rotten Tomatoes

24:52 Money's review

28:06 Junes' review

29:47 Final thoughts

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The new release of In a Violent Nature gave us something fresh and new to immerse ourselves in, and there was no shortage of good kills! Yet, there were some bold choices that did not sit well with some viewers. I dive into the details and determine whether this is a true winner or loser of 2024.

00:00 Intro

01:50 3rd Person POV & nature

04:53 Opening scenes

06:52 1st victim

07:30 Johnny's legend

08:55 Campfire scene 

09:20 Lack of victims 

09:52 Campfire kill

10:52 Johnny dons his mask

11:24 Lake kill

12:59 Cliff kill

15:09 Ranger station scenes

16:24 Wood splitter kill

17:22 Last stand 

18:41 Controversial ending

21:37 Final thoughts & rating

23:41 Top 3 of 2024? 

STS hit 25 episodes. Thanks to anyone who's listened to us so far. You rock! To celebrate, we've covered the Sci-Fi/Horror powerhouse, Alien. Join us as we revisit LV-426 with the Nostromo crew, and experience the horrors that awaited them. And remember... in space, no one can hear you scream! 

Who will survive and what will be left of them? This one is a bonafide classic in horror and one of the truest of the backwoods subgenre. During the episode we discuss the essence of Texas that is perfectly captured in the film, with heat stroked shots full of sweat, dirt, and so much blood. We also revere the strong ensemble cast, and the iconic character of Leatherface.

00:00 intro & initial thoughts

07:28 1st half

28:40 2nd half

42:08 ratings and final thoughts

It appears Catholic horror is the theme of 2024 for the genre, and we're here for it! During #23 we go in-depth on the details of this crazy plot, talk about the healthy dose of gothic flavor, and contemplate the shocking ending. We name our favorite horror movie posters for our table talk. This episode does contain spoliers!

00:00 intro & initial thoughts