This week, Jon joins me to take on one of the biggest sci-fi horror franchises of all time: Alien. We’re ranking every movie from worst to best, and the conversation goes exactly the way you’d expect when two fans have strong opinions and no referee.

We dig into the franchise highs, the frustrating lows, the lore threads that never pay off, and the scenes we still talk about decades later.

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We finally sat down to review Thanksgiving, Eli Roth’s chaotic, funny, surprisingly smart holiday slasher. After rewatching this movie several times, we’re convinced it’s earned its place as a new Thanksgiving tradition.

In this episode we cover:

Stick around at the end for our announcement about this Friday’s Alien franchise episode.

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Glen Powell is running — literally — and he might just be giving Tom Cruise a little competition. This week, William and Amy break down The Running Man (2025), the latest Stephen King adaptation that blends action, satire, and a cautionary tale about AI, deepfakes, and media manipulation.

We start spoiler-free with pacing, performances, humor, and how this version compares to the 1987 Schwarzenegger original. Then we head into spoilers to talk about “The Network,” class commentary, Americanos, futuristic towels, Arnold cameos, Josh Brolin chewing the scenery, and why this movie feels far more current than a 1970s novel should.

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In this episode we review Final Destination Bloodlines, one of the strongest entries in the series and easily the bloodiest since the early films. We break down how the movie connects to the original universe, why the “bloodline rule” works, our favorite death sequences, and the emotional impact of Tony Todd’s return to the franchise.

We start spoiler free, then dive into the full kill breakdown and lore expansion for long-time fans.

Next episode: The Running Man

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We watched Keeper (2025), the newest supernatural horror film from Osgood Perkins, and this one might be the slowest and most painfully boring horror movie of the year. In this episode we break down the trailer expectations, the visual style, the surreal editing choices, the endless water imagery, the confusing mythology, and why none of it pays off. We give you a full spoiler free review, then dive into the plot, creatures, and ending during the spoiler section. Our final rating for Keeper is a clear Don’t Bother.

If you enjoyed Longlegs, there is a chance this style may work for you. If you didn’t, consider this your warning.

A cabin in the woods, a mysterious second couple, and an arrow straight through the... well, you’ll see. Bone Lake starts with shock, drifts into boredom, and ends in full mayhem — chainsaws, incest, and electric car trouble included.

William and Amy try to figure out if this is a horror movie, a couples therapy session, or just the most awkward Airbnb weekend ever. From Knock Knock vibes to Funny Games absurdity, this one’s equal parts cringe and carnage.

🎬 Our Rating: Streamer

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In this episode, William and Amy review Coyotes (2025), a horror-comedy starring Justin Long and Kate Bosworth. A family in the Hollywood Hills must survive the night as killer coyotes descend on their neighborhood — and what follows is 90 minutes of wild, bloody fun.

We break down what makes Coyotes so entertaining, why the comic-book-style visuals work, and how it manages to balance humor, horror, and heart without getting preachy. It’s bright, bloody, and just the right kind of ridiculous.

Rating: Full Price (with a Buyer argument)

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Black Phone 2 takes us back into the world of The Grabber, four years after the first movie. This sequel brings in dream sequences, creepy Christian camp vibes, and plenty of snow… but does it bring the scares?

In this episode:

Spoiler-free impressions

Does Ethan Hawke still deliver as The Grabber?

Why the pacing nearly put Amy to sleep

The one jump scare that actually worked

Full spoiler breakdown

Our ratings & final thoughts

What we’re reviewing next week: Coyotes

Our Verdict:

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Amy’s a lifelong Disney superfan. William's a lifelong horror addict.

Join us as we rank every movie from “shockingly fun” to “please make it stop,” debate whether Screamboat is secretly brilliant, and try to figure out why Blood & Honey 2 was actually kind of good.

It’s Disney vs. Horror, Magic vs. Mayhem, and Amy vs. William — all in one chaotic marathon.

We’re diving into Traumatika — a possession-meets-slasher horror that left Amy genuinely terrified (and reconsidering her life choices). From jump scares and demonic artifacts to the kind of real-world trauma that sticks with you, this one’s not for casual horror fans.

William praises its craft. Amy says she needs a full season of The Great British Bake Off to recover.

🎟 Ratings:

William: Full Price

Amy: Don’t Bother

Next up: The Black Phone 2 — The Grabber is back.

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