Ti West’s X really does mark the spot

SPOILERS ABOUND Would it be hokey to call X x-cellent?  What if I call it sex-cellent?  Can any review of a throwback grindhouse homage to The Texas Chain Saw Massacre telling the story of a group of would-be pornographers murdered in their rental home by the home’s sexually-and-otherwise frustrated owners be hokey? Ti West is […]

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#72: Martyrs (2008)

Despite this movie being one f*ck of a bummer, we manage to find levity discussing Jess’s Milk Theory, referencing Vines (RIP), and critiquing the table manners of sadists. ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: CW: This episode discusses suicide and self harm. For resources, please visit https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org or call 1-800-273-8255 or visit https://nami.org/Home ::: […]

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#69: Phenomena (1985)

You know how sometimes you use your telepathic bond with insects to solve a murder with your sidekick chimpanzee companion hellbent on vengeance? If not, don’t think too hard about it. Leave the thinking to us and listen as we argue about field trips vs tour groups, bug dream manipulation, and – of course – […]

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#66: Halloween II (1981)

This week we revisit more of Haddonfield and talk about all the disrespect present – from shot counts to manslaughter to mayonnaise-less sandwiches to leaving your child off the gallery wall.  Will general dentistry be enough to satisfy Loomis?  Will Brackett shouting at Loomis be enough to satisfy Jess? ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: […]

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#65: My Valentine (2020)

Join us for many a needle drop on this tale of love, stolen identity, murder, and Royal jerkdom. We discuss the exact circumstances in which someone might accidentally stab someone else and advocate for MORE EYEPATCHES. ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: The interview discussed in this episode: https://www.nightmarishconjurings.com/2020/02/24/interview-writer-director-maggie-levin-for-my-valentine/ ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: […]

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