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 […]
Continue Reading#73: Goosebumps (2015) with Flyover State of Fear
We’re diving into a more recent entry of the beloved franchise with our pal Joe from Flyover State of Fear. But no worries – we still have a lot of existential dread, confused horniness, and the MF patriarchy to talk about. ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: Find Joe and Flyover State of Fear: […]
Continue Reading#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 ::: […]
Continue Reading#71: Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982)
Is it good? Is it bad? It’s a movie! We talk all the camp, murder, mystery, and mayhem of this standalone Halloween film. We have human disaster Dr. Tom, surprisingly accurate hotel room representation, and lots of melty punkins. Only 221 days til Halloween! ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: Visit our website for […]
Continue Reading#70: Tusk (2014) with Steve from The Decision Reel
Is man at heart a walrus? Did Americans invent sadness? How the hell are we supposed to avoid mixing up “Wallace” and “walrus?” We answer all this and more with special guest Steve from The Decision Reel! ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: Check out Steve and the rest of The Decision Reel crew: […]
Continue Reading#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 – […]
Continue Reading#68: Terrifier (2016) with special guest David Howard Thornton
Everyone loves a good, creepy clown and we’ve got one of the best in modern horror joining us today to discuss his feature film debut: David Howard Thornton! In addition to all things Terrifier, we talk about retail work, which Joker is the best Joker, and how much vomit is too much vomit (spoiler alert: […]
Continue Reading#67: Dawn of the Dead (2004)
When there’s no room left in hell, the dead will walk the earth. Today is that day as we talk about the Zack Snyder remake of Dawn of the Dead! Join us as we talk about zombie bodily functions, bad dad/husbands as bad party guests, and Scooby Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed. ::: ::: ::: ::: […]
Continue Reading#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? ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: […]
Continue Reading#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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