This week we’re braving the blood-soaked mayhem of Terrifier 3 (2024). We discuss the film’s relentless gore, debate the evolution of Art the Clown’s character, and break down its jaw-dropping kills. In this episode’s b-side, we share our...
This week we're visiting House of Horror with its creators, Tony Albelo and Andrew Rodriguez Triana. We delve into the artistry and community of haunt attractions, explore how modern fears reshape these experiences, and uncover the chilling backstory...
This week we’re traveling back to the 70’s with The First Omen (2024). We explore its unsettling atmosphere, dissect its narrative commentary on bodily autonomy, and break down the strength of its character arcs. This episode contains spoilers,...
This week we’re back in theaters to check out Longlegs (2024). We dissect its depiction of serial killers, unpack the nuance of its cinematography, and assess the quality of its leading actors. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 28:21. ...
This week we’re diving into the gritty neon world of MaXXXine (2024). We analyze its portrayal of 1980s Hollywood, assess the intensity of its violence, and evaluate the evolution of Maxine Minx. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 45:19. ...
This week our patrons have voted for us to review Orphan (2009). We dissect the predictability of its plot twist, evaluate the performances by Vera Farmiga and Isabelle Fuhrman, and debate the film's lasting impact on the horror genre. This …
This week we're diving into the studio of Late Night with the Devil (2024). We dissect the fusion of possession and late-night talk show elements, critique the authenticity and impact of the AI-created art, and assess the meticulously recreated 1970s...
This week we’re rolling back the tapes of Paranormal Activity (2007). We analyze its impact on the horror genre, explore how it maximized its shoestring budget, and debate the polarizing effect retroscripting had on its characters. This episode...
This week we’ve gathered three generations of hosts to unpack the highly-requested Hereditary (2018). We delve into its jaw-dropping story beats, unravel its depiction of strained family relationships, and dig deep into its nuanced take on mourning....
This week we face our trauma by checking out Smile (2022). We dissect its similarities with past psychological horror films, unpack the nuance of its cinematography, and debate the quality of its ending. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at...
This week we’re braving the blood-soaked mayhem of Terrifier 3 (2024). We discuss the film’s relentless gore, debate the evolution of Art the Clown’s character, and break down its jaw-dropping kills. In this episode’s b-side…
This week we’re celebrating our 7th anniversary by playing a homebrew tabletop roleplaying game of our own design: Tides of Terror. We follow a group of passengers on a luxurious cruise ship as their dream vacation turns int…
This week we’re diving into the chaos of Final Destination 3 (2006). We analyze the inventive kill sequences, dissect its psychological impact, and consider its cultural legacy. In this episode's b-side, we discuss about rol…
This week we’re exploring the dreamscapes of A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child (1989). We break down its low body count, critique Freddy Krueger’s one-liners, and debate its place in the franchise. In this episode…
This week we’re venturing into the intense world of When Evil Lurks (2023). We examine the visceral intensity of its narrative, confront the film's shocking brutality, and explore the complexities of its protagonist's choice…
This week we’re exploring the time paradox of Donnie Darko (2001). We analyze the film's blend of sci-fi and psychological horror, evaluate the performances of its star-studded cast, and discuss its religious undertones and …
Long before the days of Stephen King’s Pennywise or Damian Leone’s Art the Clown, the clown has had a…complex relationship with our world.
For centuries, even millenia, the clown; the jester; the fool; no matter what name it has …
There is a stark difference in experience between sitting down on your couch or in a movie theater to watch a horror movie and immersing yourselves in those horror stories at a haunted attraction (colloquially called a ‘haunt” for short)…
Do you have a scaredy cat in your life? They are the bewildering breed of humans who shudder at the thought of jump scares and immediately leave the room when you open the Shudder app on the TV.
But just because you have those people in your …
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Ginjji | Dec. 8, 2017
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