So I Married A Horror Fan

In this week's space themed episode we are looking at Vin Diesel's other big franchise, no, not that one…the other one, yes, this week we are looking at Pitch Black from 2000. Before he was both Fast  & Furious, before he was the most extreme man, and many many years before he was a talking tree Vin Diesel waa Riddick.

We get into a lot in this episode. Thoughts on the Riddick franchise in general and why this never became THE Vin franchise

How well does this movie hold up as both a sci fi film and a horror film.

We get into the small scale nature of the horror, homages to other franchises and some amazing creature design.

The film's lasting legacy and why it is so fondly remembered.

we also get into the cool world building and some of some of the unique techniques they used to film it.

As an added bonus, if you are feeling brave, then participate in a little drinking game when listening. Have a drink every time we say Vin Diesel's name throughout the episode. Let us know how you did.

All this and lots more in this jam packed space adventure, turn off the lights and hit that play button now!

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In this week's episode,we continue our Space Horror theme with Danny Boyle & Alex Garland's 2007 film Sunshine.

We discuss the various horror elements at play in this film from the ecological & psychological to the straight forward slasher horror.

We get into the actual science behind the film's story and the lengths the team behind it went to, to ensure accuracy where possible.

We talk about the stacked cast and reflect upon watching this movie 15 years later with new eyes.

Comparisons with Alien & 2001: A Space Odyssey and whether or not they are apparent and justified.

We also make the case for this being Danny Boyle's best movie.

All this and lots more on this jam packed episode. Press that play button now and let's get into it.

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In this very special episode of So I Married A Horror Fan, we are looking at the newest movie from the Marvel Cinematic Universe with Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. But why?,I hear you ask because dear listener this film also happens to be a big budget Horror movie directed by genre legend Sam Raimi.

First part of the episode is non spoiler, then we get into full spoilers.

We get into the film's horror roots and how far it goes with the horror element.

Discussing whether or not you need to be well versed in the MCU to see this film.

Where could the MCU go from here and what possibilities lie ahead

What was the original plan for this film and how much has changed?

Is this really a Sam Raimi movie?

There is also overall talk of the films plot, tone, cameos and how it works as a whole.

All of this and lots more in this very special trip across the multiverse.

Timestamps for non spoiler/spoiler talk.

00:00 - 22.30 - Intro & Non Spoiler

22.31 - 01:08:44 - Spoilers

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May is Space Horror month over here, so we decided to search the highs & lows of the galaxy to find our Top 5 Favourite Aliens in Pop Culture, from the cute & cuddly to the throat rippingly deadly, we have all the bases covered in this one.

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May is here! and we are getting our Space Horror Month off to a trippy start with a look at Paul W.S Anderson's 1997 Sci-Fi Horror Event Horizon.

Is this Paul W.S Anderson's best movie?

How well does it the film hold up on it's 25th anniversary?

We get into thoughts on the overall plot, themes and comparisons with other films.

Is this one of the best Sci-Fi ensemble casts ever?

How does the film balance both the Horror & Sci-Fi elements?

We also discuss production problems and the infamous excised footage as well as the original cut of the film.

All of this plus lots more in this blood soaked trio into space. Press that play button now and join us now.

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In this week's episode we bring April to a close with the medical horror thriller Pathology. Milo Ventimiglia stars in this twisty thriller from the creators of Crank. Was it worth the watch or was it dead on arrival?

We discuss the films fantastic premise and whether the finished product makes full use of it.

We go through probably one of the most unlikable horror ensembles ever.

We talk about the medical accuracy and whether the film tried to portray the medical aspect in an authentic light.

We get into comparisons with Flatliners and whether or not they are justified.

All of this and a lot more in this week's episode, so press that play button now, and join us for bloody good fun.

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In this week's episode we are looking at 2006's The Covenant, or the male model warlock movie, which tells you exactly what you are in for with this one.

We take a look at this early 00s curio and wonder who exactly this was made for?

Leigh talks fondly of the film through the lense of teen nostalgia.

Simon wonders if there is actually a really good horror film buried under all the filters and cheekbones.

With all the stars this movie spawned, why is it not more well known?

How many different abandoned plotlines can one movie throw at its audience without resolving any of them?

All of this and much more in this week's episode, so press that play button now and join us for some witchy fun.

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In this episode of Crossing the Stream, we bring you a very tasty treat, as we look at Mimi Cave's debut feature Fresh, starring Sebastian Stan & Daisy Edgar-Jones.

We really get into this weird & wonderful film.

Is it wrong that this movie is so outrageously hilarious?

We talk about the Romantic Comedy aspect of the film and how well it subverts expectations.

The chemistry between the two leads & how it informs the twist & turns in the film.

We talk about dating & how the film will play differently for male and female audiences.

We also get into the logistics & practices of the very unique business model at the centre of the film.

All this and a lot more in this very fun episode of Crossing the Stream. Click that play button now and join us on this wild journey.

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In this week's episode we take it back to 2004, as we look at Monster Mash up that is Van Helsing. We cover a lot of ground with this one.

Why are there so many plots in this film, and why do none of them go anywhere?

We discuss Universal's many attempts at reviving their classic monsters over the years and why they never get it quite right

Was this meant to kick start a franchise? Where could they have gone from here?

We get into how well the film has stood up over time and discuss what could have been.

We also talk about who our picks for a new Van Helsing would be for a potential reboot.

Leigh also gets irrationally & hilariously angry over Tom Cruise.

All this & more in this week's gloriously over the top episode. Press that play button now and let's go monster hunting…

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We kick off Leigh's birthday month with a bang by partying with Vampire rockstars, as we look at the 2002 Anne Rice adaptation Queen of the Damned. This episode is erm…something, that's for sure.

We discuss the massive wasted potential of the adaptation and lament on what could have been.

Leigh gets very passionate when discussing Anne Rice's works and how they have been changed & altered for this movie.

We talk about the casting and the incredible work by Aaliyah, while also discussing her lasting legacy.

Where this film fits into where horror was in the early 00's.

Simon fanboys out over the soundtrack and his love of Korn.

We get in this and so so much more in this chaotic episode, so press that play button now and join us for some Nu Metal Vampire action…

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