So I Married A Horror Fan

In this week's episode we are taking a look at a cosy cult classic, as we tackle Trick R' Treat. Did we follow the Halloween rules or were we paid a visit by Sam?

In this episode we talk about the first time we both saw this movie, and what our initial thoughts were.

Why did this movie underperform? Did the studio screw it over? How did it go on to become a beloved cult classic?

How does it hold up as an Anthology film? also, is this the best Horror film for capturing the Halloween season that isn't part of that other Horror franchise?

Why haven't we got more of these films by now and what are we anticipating from the long gestating sequel?

Does Sam deserve his place alongside other iconic Horror characters?

We also go on a little Easter Egg hunt, as we countdown all of the references to John Carpenter and his works sprinkled throughout.

All this and a lot more in this week's fun filled episode. Get your best costumes on and your Jack O' Lanterns lit, as we celebrate Halloween in erm…January?

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In this episode we take a look at 2023's First big Horror release M3GAN, the new film from Blumhouse.

We talk about expectations going in and how the movie met or in some cases didn't meet those expectations.

We get into the idea of pg13 horror and how different ratings effect movies across the globe.

We discuss about generations being raised by technology, parenting and some of the films deeper themes.

We go all in on discussing M3GAN herself, the character, what she means to the film, as well as what it means to be human.

We obviously get into the marketing of the film, how it's been done, how well it actually represents the film as a whole and what it means for the films longevity.

We finally discuss the slasher elements of the film, does the horror work or not? does the rating hinder it and also some of the missed opportunities the film could have taken.

All this and lots more in this jam packed episode. Spoiler free and Spoiler talk timestamps below.

00:00 - 14:15: Intro & spoiler free

14:16-1:13:45 - Full Spoilers

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Anthology month rolls on, as we take a look at V/H/S from 2012. We crossover with another sub genre as we see what a found footage approach to the Anthology sub genre looks like.

We talk about how much fun this movie is and also how wildly consistent it is.

We discuss what a fertile breeding ground this movie was for some of Horror's breakthrough directors & writers from the last decade.

We go through each segment, break them down, discuss them all, then rate & rank them all.

Leigh doesn't generally like found footage, so how did she get on with this, and what did she think of how it was used.

Simon talks about the sequels and spinoffs, as well as his love for the franchise, as well as his fandom of the directors future works.

All of this, plus lots, lots more in this fun filled episode. Press play now and join us for a different kind of video night…

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This month's Five by Five is a fun one. We dive deep into our film well and put together lists of film's we think would make interesting double bills

2023 Is here! We are kicking off this new year with a look at Horror Anthologies. Up first is a very special delivery, as we open up a Scare Package courtesy of Shudder.

In this episode we take a quick look ahead at all the important Horror films coming out in 2023 and what is on our radar.

We get into our thoughts on Anthology Horror overall and our expectations going into this one.

We break down each individual segment and discuss our thoughts on each story, as well as tackling the wraparound story.

We talk very briefly about the sequel that was just released and whether or not we want to watch it after this one.

All of this and lots, lots more as we kick off year 3 with a bang! Don't forget to rewind your videotapes and brush up on your Horror lore, as we take a trip to Rad Chad's Horror Emporium…

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In our final episode of 2022 we are taking a look at the 2004 film adaptation of Hellboy starring Ron Perlman as the titular wielder of the Right Hand of Doom.

We talk about the impact this movie had on the comic book film sub genre upon release and how it faired in a release year full of mainstream adaptations.

Simon talks about how Kevin Smith & Good Charlotte are responsible for his love of Hellboy and how obsessed he was with this film.

Leigh talks about seeing it for the first time, how much she loves the characters and how fun this film is.

We talk about how faithful this film is to the source material and how much influence it takes from Lovecraft and related works.

We discuss the films incredible practical effects and how they hold up really well, even 18 years later.

We get into the world building, the characters, the proposed third film that would have completed the trilogy & also briefly the reboot with David Harbour.

We chat about all of this and lots, lots more in another fun filled episode as we bid farewell to 2022 and prepare for 2023.

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In our penultimate episode of 2022, we are looking at a genuine classic, the gothic masterpiece The Crow from 1994, based on the comic book by James O'Barr.

It's Simon's all time favourite film and remains so to this day, during the episode he explains his love for it.

Leigh talks about seeing the film for the first time and how she feels about it now. She also explains why it could be considered a horror film.

We discuss all of the ins & outs surrounding the films production, release & it's lasting legacy.

Is the film really Shelley's story? and should she have been given more of a payoff?

How does the story hold up and what do we think of how well all the characters are presented?

Why is Hollywood so obsessed with remaking this film and are they missing the point by not moving on from the Eric Draven character?

How did this film affect pop culture & how is its presence still felt now?

Why the hell do all The Crow characters wear the same makeup??

With such a huge catalogue of Crow characters in established comic book canon, where could the film franchise go from here?

All of this & lots more in this jam packed episode.

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Our final Crossing the Stream of the year is here! We are taking a look at the infamous & legendary BBC One Halloween special Ghostwatch from 1992.

This episode was good fun. We dove headfirst into one of the most well known and controversial BBC shows ever made.

How did we both feel watching this for the first time, and how much did we know going in?

How well does it execute its central premise, and how does it hold up 30 years later?

Why was this considered to be so shocking and how did something so clearly fictional fool so many people?

In the wake of the found footage boom that has followed in the decades since, could the BBC ever pull off something like this again to the same effect?

All of this and lots more in this look back at a classic of British Horror Television.

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After a minor delay we are back! Our Horror Comic Film month rolls on with a look at 1998's Blade, starring Wesley Snipes as the Half Human, Half Vampire character from Marvel Comics.

We look back at our first experiences with this film and our personal relationships with the franchise as a whole.

We discuss the film's impact on Culture and how it signaled a significant shift in attitudes towards what a comic book film could be.

We also talk about how this movie influenced a generation of films & pop culture in its wake and how it's legacy still rings throughout the landscape now.

Is this Wesley Snipes' best role and at which point did the character change from it's original form to becoming a Wesley Snipes character.

We get into all the bits we love about this film including the plot and Stephen Dorff's incredible turn as Deacon Frost.

We also look to the future and talk about where the character is going to go now as he enters the MCU where he will be played by Mahershala Ali.

All of this and lots more in this jam packed episode.

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December is here! We are finishing the year off with a look at some Horror Comic Book Adaptations. Up first is From Hell, the 2001 adaptation of Alan Moore's seminal tome about the Jack the Ripper murders.

We discuss our personal feelings on Alan Moore and his works. Simon breaks down the plot of the graphic novel and how the film differs.

How well does the film adapt the story and blend in the real life elements of the true story.

Were the Hughes Brothers the wrong Directors to tell this story? What did they get right and wrong.

We talk about the treatment of the real life people and victims involved in the real case and how they are portrayed in both the film and the book.

We get into our feelings on the real ripper case and what it means to us as people from the UK and the enduring legacy of the case.

We get into casting, storytelling and the overall feel of the film and how we feel about the ending and reveal of who or what Jack the Ripper is in this universe.

All this and lots more in this jam packed episode.

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