This week we discuss the 2017 Netflix original THE BABYSITTER, the filmographies and professional struggles of its writer and cinematographer, argue about the best way to depict the prurient gaze of a 12-year-old, and what sci-fi references are appropriate in a contemporary movie. Plus: Patrick and Chris review ALIEN: ROMULUS, Steven reviews ODDITY and SUITABLE FLESH, and we talk about a close encounter with Costas Mandylor ("Hoffman" from the SAW series). Join the conversation on Discord at https://discord.gg/PptTvM3mCd ..read more

Grab your pilot’s helmet and join us for a discussion of SHADOW IN THE CLOUD, an airborne WWII feminist creature feature starring Chloë Grace Moretz! We dig into disgraced writer Max Landis’ role in this project, the history of gremlins, and how this film relates to the infamous EHMON selection CARGO. Plus: everyone reviews LONGLEGS, Patrick and Steven discuss MAXXXINE, Chris and Patrick meet MAN’S BEST FRIEND, and Chris travels to the lighthouse from THE FOG! Join the conversation on Discord at https://discord.gg/PptTvM3mCd ..read more

No step on snek!  It's snek szn and we're reviewing ANACONDA, the tight 1997 thriller.  Was it a charmer or did we fail to squeeze excitement out of it?  We'll also discuss creature features in general, *that* accent, and if there's any philosophical difference between this and other big snake/shark movies. Plus: Steven reviews THE COFFEE TABLE, Patrick reviews Stephen King's novel THE STAND, and Chris and Steven tell the eerie tale of their recent visit to a real-life pet sematary. Join the conversation on Discord at https://discord.gg/PptTvM3mCd   ..read more

This week the gang takes in the Taiwanese found-footage-or-is-it film THE BRIDGE CURSE and attempts to unravel its— two?  four?  six?  eight? — stories.  We also inadvertently start World War III. If that's not enough: Chris reviews The Twilight Saga, Patrick catches up to LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL, and Steven reviews CIVIL WAR and INFESTED. Join the conversation on Discord at https://discord.gg/PptTvM3mCd ..read more

The lady in red is dancing with me, cheek to cheek.  Too bad she's a Pontianak!  That's right, this week the village is being haunted by a either a ghost, demon, vampire, or witch: it's the REVENGE OF THE PONTIANAK and we'll discuss all the chilling details. Plus: Steven reviews LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL, Patrick discusses his playthrough of CONTROL, and Chris tells the tale of Robert the Doll. Director Glen Goei shares his inspiration: https://www.timeout.com/singapore/film/director-glen-goei-shares-his-inspiration-behind-revenge-of-the-pontianak Robert the Doll art project:&nb ..read more

This week the gang gets keen on 70s cinema with IT'S ALIVE, a tale of child-rearing gone wrong.  Join us as we attempt to decipher the film's political angles, whether or not the protagonist is a good guy or not, whether we should wait for post-credits scenes at the movies. Plus: Patrick and Steven review TRUE DETECTIVE: NIGHT COUNTRY and Chris reviews LISA FRANKENSTEIN ..read more

Join us for a discussion of Ti West's X, a throwback '70s-set slasher about an elderly woman attacking a group of new pornographers. We discuss whether this film has deeper themes up its sleeve and how well it executes them, the unconventional franchise it's spawned, and how it relates to DEATH WISH and THE BACHELORETTE. Plus, Steven and Patrick discuss TRUE DETECTIVE: NIGHT COUNTRY, and Patrick teases his debut horror comic ..read more

This week we reflect on LOOK AWAY, an oddly explicit teen scream thriller about how the dead twins you see in mirror might be closer than they appear.  We also discuss the nuances of Canadian tax incentives, creepy reviews on Letterboxd, fun ways to waste your time when you're supposed to be watching a movie for your podcast, and getting scared by your own reflection. Plus: Patrick and Steven review the first episodes of TRUE DETECTIVE: NIGHT COUNTRY and Chris reviews John Carpenter's ELVIS ..read more

This week the gang takes on another manga-to-film adaption, ZOM 100: BUCKET LIST OF THE DEAD.  We'll discuss all the twists (or tropes?) of this heartfelt horror-comedy, as well as Jack Nicholson's age, the recent history of the zombie genre, and of course, football. Plus: Steven reviews NIGHT SWIM and Patrick reviews POOR THINGS ..read more

Join us as we toast the past year in horror, share our favorites (and least favorites) from 2023, bring in the new year with hot takes and, as always, award the coveted Spirit of Jai Award. Join the conversation on Discord at https://discord.gg/PptTvM3mCd ..read more