https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spooky-tuesday-a-horror-movie-podcast--7424138enFilm ReviewsCopyright Monica Heidthttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/09bba64c8b7683c9c7419708c4d8e71c.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spooky-tuesday-a-horror-movie-podcast--7424138Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:02:35 +0000Monica HeidtMonica Heidtspookytuesdaypod@gmail.comSpooky Tuesday is a weekly horror movie podcast hosted by three girls who love fake blood, making everything gay, and Matthew Lillard! We’re breaking down all of our favorite slashers, thrillers, monster movies, and black comedies on the new scariest...true65af8a95-a72b-5401-b7b0-2f35a6d3170cepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-grudge-2004-demeownic-ghost-boy--75671992
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https://www.reddit.com/r/horror/comments/1iircfs/just_watched_juon_the_grudge_but_there_are_a_few/

https://www.reddit.com/r/horror/comments/1g1s3w9/juon_the_grudge_2002_is_more_literary_than_you/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75671992Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:00:03 +0000Monica HeidtPart of that early aughts trend of Hollywood remaking Japanese horror, The Grudge (2004) made quite the impact on pop culture. It also decided to handle its American adaptation a little differently. Not only did the movie maintain its original setting...
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https://www.reddit.com/r/horror/comments/1iircfs/just_watched_juon_the_grudge_but_there_are_a_few/

https://www.reddit.com/r/horror/comments/1g1s3w9/juon_the_grudge_2002_is_more_literary_than_you/]]>58512004,american-remake,clea-duvall,j-horror,ju-on,sarah-michelle-gellar,the-grudgefalse7302fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/resident-evil-2026-king-konging-it--75500635
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https://www.indiewire.com/features/interviews/zach-cregger-resident-evil-austin-abrams-kids-interview-1235215779/

https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/1w15axg/hey_rmovies_zach_cregger_here_director_of_the/

https://www.them.us/entertainment/tv-and-movies/who-is-kali-reis-the-two-spirit-sexually-fluid-actress-in-resident-evil

YouTube: Resident Evil 8 Village - Giant Baby Monster Chase Scene

YouTube: Resident Evil 4 - Save Game Theme Typewriter

https://x.com/hotpriestt/status/1578789562394247169]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75500635Tue, 06 Oct 2026 07:00:03 +0000Monica HeidtOctober has arrived and our witchy powers are at their strongest, Spookies, so you know what that means: It’s time for Season 7 to begin! We’re kicking off a new era of Spooky Tuesday with Resident Evil (2026), the fun, funny, and frightening new...
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https://www.indiewire.com/features/interviews/zach-cregger-resident-evil-austin-abrams-kids-interview-1235215779/

https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/1w15axg/hey_rmovies_zach_cregger_here_director_of_the/

https://www.them.us/entertainment/tv-and-movies/who-is-kali-reis-the-two-spirit-sexually-fluid-actress-in-resident-evil

YouTube: Resident Evil 8 Village - Giant Baby Monster Chase Scene

YouTube: Resident Evil 4 - Save Game Theme Typewriter

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A double feature felt like it might just do the trick, so we asked our Spooky Patreon Crew to vote on...https://ew.com/movies/2017/10/23/the-stepford-wives-1975-history/https://esl-bits.eu/Novellas.for.ESL.Students/Stepford/03/text.html ]]>8947false6300fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/annihilation-2018-energy-vortex-butthole--75479979https://www.reddit.com/r/AnnihilationMovie/comments/hpmxdg/the_ending_of_annihilation/https://collider.com/annihilation-ending-explained/https://medium.com/@stefmaxko/a-spoiler-filled-interpretation-of-annihilations-themes-of-self-and-absolution-86c6bfff2c8chttps://screenrant.com/annihilation-story-explained-questions-answered-lena-shimmer/https://www.indiewire.com/features/general/annihilation-movie-vs-book-adaptation-spoilers-1201929719/]]>78ac67c9-0f9a-45c4-ba65-92f4b61c6370Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtDid you notice we've had a sneaky theme going this month, Spookies? It may have flown a little under the radar, but so far September has been for the girls — so we decided to round out our SeptembHER lineup with Annihilation (2018). A scifi story...https://www.reddit.com/r/AnnihilationMovie/comments/hpmxdg/the_ending_of_annihilation/https://collider.com/annihilation-ending-explained/https://medium.com/@stefmaxko/a-spoiler-filled-interpretation-of-annihilations-themes-of-self-and-absolution-86c6bfff2c8chttps://screenrant.com/annihilation-story-explained-questions-answered-lena-shimmer/https://www.indiewire.com/features/general/annihilation-movie-vs-book-adaptation-spoilers-1201929719/]]>5864false6299fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/house-1977-bumpin-bingos--75479961https://www.slashfilm.com/2168242/steven-spielberg-jaws-success-creation-cult-classic-70s-horror-movie-house-hausu/]]>eabab154-3f55-423f-893a-2f3b4bc2bfd9Tue, 15 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtA fever dream ripped straight from a 12-year-old girl's nightmare, House (1977) has some surprising origins, but no one can deny that director Nobuhiko Ōbayashi put his own spin on the story. Assembling a team of young new actresses and all the best...https://www.slashfilm.com/2168242/steven-spielberg-jaws-success-creation-cult-classic-70s-horror-movie-house-hausu/]]>5543false6298fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/influencers-2025-a-loving-gay-relationship--75479959https://www.forbes.com/sites/joshweiss/2025/12/12/influencers-director-on-how-lizzie-mcguire-inspired-the-sequel-rise-of-malicious-ai-that-bonkers-ending-and-more/]]>90ffe5f2-22df-4057-8a02-2408364a5d09Tue, 08 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtIt's that time again, Spookies, but Chelsea wasn't sure what to pick for her birthday flick this year, so she decided to do a little sequel presentation. After covering Influencer back in Season 3 for the same occasion, it just felt right to take a...https://www.forbes.com/sites/joshweiss/2025/12/12/influencers-director-on-how-lizzie-mcguire-inspired-the-sequel-rise-of-malicious-ai-that-bonkers-ending-and-more/]]>6084false6297fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jawbreaker-1999-gagged-literally--75479963https://www.broadwayworld.com/los-angeles/article/Interview-Writer-Darren-Stein-and-Director-Matt-DiCarlo-of-JAWBREAKER-THE-MUSICAL-20260815]]>e0484348-8bc6-4ad5-a5ba-aee24ebbca28Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtBlack comedies may be one of the spooky genres we list in our opening spiel, but we rarely get them on the schedule — which is why it's so fun that we're starting off September with Jawbreaker (1999). This year, we're heading back to school in style...https://www.broadwayworld.com/los-angeles/article/Interview-Writer-Darren-Stein-and-Director-Matt-DiCarlo-of-JAWBREAKER-THE-MUSICAL-20260815]]>5296false6296fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hatchet-2006-misogynalgic-vs-nostalgynistic--75479967https://timewarriors.co.uk/2024/04/15/hatchet-a-multilayered-masterpiece/ https://research.library.fordham.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1007&context=honorsprogram_fcrh_theses https://pophorror.com/stay-out-of-this-swamp-hatchet-2006-revisited-retro-review/ ]]>2cc4bc15-bd38-4efe-9de4-ff52e62e4a7cTue, 25 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtSpookies, how did we let 20 years go by without ever watching Hatchet (2006)? Thankfully, Swamp Ass August is here to set us straight, so we're finishing off our accidental New Orleans Three Weeks with the first flick in Victor Crowley's slasher...https://timewarriors.co.uk/2024/04/15/hatchet-a-multilayered-masterpiece/ https://research.library.fordham.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1007&context=honorsprogram_fcrh_theses https://pophorror.com/stay-out-of-this-swamp-hatchet-2006-revisited-retro-review/ ]]>4334false6295fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-skeleton-key-2005-fuck-around-and-find-out--75479970https://hcagrads.hypotheses.org/5111https://www.reddit.com/r/horror/comments/el2d08/what_did_get_out_have_that_the_skeleton_key_didnt/]]>ac4daede-0d2d-4522-a77a-b81729f99293Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtSpookies, we've been meaning to cover The Skeleton Key (2005) for a while now, so when Swamp Ass August entered the conversation, we knew it had to be part of the lineup. An iconic mid-aughts horror movie starring not one, not two, but three...https://hcagrads.hypotheses.org/5111https://www.reddit.com/r/horror/comments/el2d08/what_did_get_out_have_that_the_skeleton_key_didnt/]]>5938false6294fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sleepwalkers-1992-scooby-doo-on-zombie-island-1998-no-lore-no-matthew-lillard-just-incest--75479977Boadecia - Enya in Criminal Mindshttps://www.reddit.com/r/Scoobydoo/comments/11nl81x/we_were_robbed_of_a_good_representation_of_velma/]]>167663d5-7b90-4acb-b1b5-5049b5fbb953Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtA theme month is something that can be so special and also last only two or maybe three weeks as long as your heart is pure, which is why we're coming back from summer break with Swamp Ass August. We figured our reunion was cause for celebration,...Boadecia - Enya in Criminal Mindshttps://www.reddit.com/r/Scoobydoo/comments/11nl81x/we_were_robbed_of_a_good_representation_of_velma/]]>6633false6293fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/leviticus-2026-gay-exorcism--75479986https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/leviticus-review-conversion-therapy-horror-1236480516/YouTube: Michael Johnston (Obsession) Hosts Leviticus Q&A | Director Adrian Chiarella & Cast InterviewYouTube: LEVITICUS Interview with Writer/Director Adrian Chiarella and Lead Joe Birdhttps://sarata.com/bible/verses/about/frogs.htmlhttps://johnmckeel.com/bible-study/top-five-snakes-in-the-bible/https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Leviticus%2016%3A7-22&version=KJV]]>bad5988c-a090-4a17-a845-5455cda72800Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtThis season, a new queer horror has entered the Villa! We've had our eye on Leviticus (2026) ever since it started making waves at Sundance earlier this year, and now that it's summer, we're ready for a trip to Australia. This flick may not have quite...https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/leviticus-review-conversion-therapy-horror-1236480516/YouTube: Michael Johnston (Obsession) Hosts Leviticus Q&A | Director Adrian Chiarella & Cast InterviewYouTube: LEVITICUS Interview with Writer/Director Adrian Chiarella and Lead Joe Birdhttps://sarata.com/bible/verses/about/frogs.htmlhttps://johnmckeel.com/bible-study/top-five-snakes-in-the-bible/https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Leviticus%2016%3A7-22&version=KJV]]>6935false6292fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/obsession-2025-proud-papa-clive-barker--75479957Costume Designer Blair James's TikTokOlivia Rodrigo's Take on Obsession If Curry Barker made a skit about One Wish WillowsObsession if it was WLW]]>0fdd6412-72e5-408e-b6c9-b075532613f3Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtDespite the fact that it technically premiered last fall, Obsession (2025) is the hottest horror movie of the year — and it's also the official quarterly pick of our Patrons. The theatrical film debut of writer-director-editor Curry Barker, who got...Costume Designer Blair James's TikTokOlivia Rodrigo's Take on Obsession If Curry Barker made a skit about One Wish WillowsObsession if it was WLW]]>7500false6291fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/to-wong-foo-thanks-for-everything-julie-newmar-1995-three-young-career-girls--75479987participating in our Instagram fundraiser benefiting Transgender Law Center, joining our Patreon, or streaming both old and new episodes through the end of June. Happy Pride!References: https://letterboxd.com/journal/to-wong-foo-thanks-for-everything-julie-newmar-anniversary-retrospective/https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/john-leguizamo-wong-foo-legacy-25-years-after-cult-film-n1239471https://variety.com/1995/film/reviews/to-wong-foo-thanks-for-everything-julie-newmar-1200443027/YouTube: "To Wong Foo..." (1995) - Deleted & Extended ScenesYouTube: Trixie Reacts to To Wong FooYouTube: Trans Drag Queen Analyzes To Wong Foo Thanks For EverythingYouTube: Interview with Douglas Carter Beane]]>5ca756cc-2722-49f2-a220-0dee80909032Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtJune may be coming to an end, but Trans Pride isn't over yet, Spookies! We've still got one week left, and we're finishing off with a real hoot of a Fifth Tuesday. For our bonus episode this month, we're hitching a ride with a few fabulous femmes in...participating in our Instagram fundraiser benefiting Transgender Law Center, joining our Patreon, or streaming both old and new episodes through the end of June. Happy Pride!References: https://letterboxd.com/journal/to-wong-foo-thanks-for-everything-julie-newmar-anniversary-retrospective/https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/john-leguizamo-wong-foo-legacy-25-years-after-cult-film-n1239471https://variety.com/1995/film/reviews/to-wong-foo-thanks-for-everything-julie-newmar-1200443027/YouTube: "To Wong Foo..." (1995) - Deleted & Extended ScenesYouTube: Trixie Reacts to To Wong FooYouTube: Trans Drag Queen Analyzes To Wong Foo Thanks For EverythingYouTube: Interview with Douglas Carter Beane]]>5893false6290fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/evil-dead-rise-2023-teenage-boy-exploring-holes--75479990participating in our Instagram fundraiser benefiting Transgender Law Center, joining our Patreon, or streaming both old and new episodes through the end of June. Happy Pride!References: https://www.indiewire.com/features/general/evil-dead-rise-director-lee-cronin-interview-1234829839/https://www.indiewire.com/features/general/evil-dead-rise-ending-explained-lee-cronin-1234831407/https://evildead.fandom.com/wiki/Necronomicon_Ex-Mortishttps://screenrant.com/evil-dead-necronomicon-every-version-explained/https://loganashley.substack.com/p/the-transgender-evil-deadhttps://www.thepinknews.com/2023/04/25/evil-dead-rise-trans-character-danny-morgan-davies/]]>5b5c02e5-9ae1-48bc-b2cc-210e94662e17Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtWith those gnarly Evil Dead Burn trailers hitting theaters, we figured it was about time we got caught up on the current state of affairs in Deadite world. Thankfully, Evil Dead Rise (2023) features a trans actor and, at least according to some, a...participating in our Instagram fundraiser benefiting Transgender Law Center, joining our Patreon, or streaming both old and new episodes through the end of June. Happy Pride!References: https://www.indiewire.com/features/general/evil-dead-rise-director-lee-cronin-interview-1234829839/https://www.indiewire.com/features/general/evil-dead-rise-ending-explained-lee-cronin-1234831407/https://evildead.fandom.com/wiki/Necronomicon_Ex-Mortishttps://screenrant.com/evil-dead-necronomicon-every-version-explained/https://loganashley.substack.com/p/the-transgender-evil-deadhttps://www.thepinknews.com/2023/04/25/evil-dead-rise-trans-character-danny-morgan-davies/]]>5997false6289fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-matrix-1999-neo-where-the-hell-have-you-been-loco--75479976participating in our Instagram fundraiser benefiting Transgender Law Center, joining our Patreon, or streaming both old and new episodes through the end of June. Happy Pride!References:https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/with-the-matrix-4-coming-lets-talk-about-how-the-first-movie-is-a-trans-allegoryhttps://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-53692435https://www.indiewire.com/gallery/the-matrix-anniversary-trivia-facts/free-your-mind-dance-show/https://bookshop.org/p/books/everyone-on-the-moon-is-essential-personnel-julian-k-jarboe/3c27e4717346412bYouTube: Lilly Wachowski says Lilly Wachowski]]>bc297d08-d1d2-4e6c-9c4f-d9e69f50f21aTue, 16 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtBack when The Matrix (1999) first came out, not everyone understood the movie's true message. In the years since, however, the Wachowskis sisters have clarified the trans allegory at the heart of their story, and now we're watching with fresh eyes. On...participating in our Instagram fundraiser benefiting Transgender Law Center, joining our Patreon, or streaming both old and new episodes through the end of June. Happy Pride!References:https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/with-the-matrix-4-coming-lets-talk-about-how-the-first-movie-is-a-trans-allegoryhttps://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-53692435https://www.indiewire.com/gallery/the-matrix-anniversary-trivia-facts/free-your-mind-dance-show/https://bookshop.org/p/books/everyone-on-the-moon-is-essential-personnel-julian-k-jarboe/3c27e4717346412bYouTube: Lilly Wachowski says Lilly Wachowski]]>6296false6288fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hellraiser-2022-be-full-frontal-with-me--75479989participating in our Instagram fundraiser benefiting Transgender Law Center, joining our Patreon, or streaming both old and new episodes through the end of June. Happy Pride!References:https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/hellraiser-2022-pinhead-interviewhttps://screenrant.com/hellraiser-reboot-jamie-clayton-david-bruckner/https://collider.com/hellraiser-jamie-clayton-director-david-bruckner-interview-pinhead-cenobites/https://www.them.us/story/hellraiser-2022-review-jamie-clayton-pinheadhttps://www.autostraddle.com/hellraiser-2022-review/YouTube: ‘Hellraiser’ Interviews With Jamie Clayton, Brandon Flynn, Goran Visnjic & More!YouTube: "What an absolute f*cking thrill!" Jamie Clayton On Playing Pinhead in HELLRAISER Remake | INTERVIEWYouTube: Hellraiser || Odessa A’zion - "Riley" Generic InterviewYouTube: Hellraiser's Adam Faison and Drew Starkey Talk Blood. Lots of Blood.YouTube: Hellraiser (2022) Interviews: Pinhead herself Jamie Clayton & More!]]>5704e69d-a2b4-4d6d-9e3b-6c69f5d64434Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtJamie Clayton didn't just make major headlines when she landed the role of Pinhead in the new Hellraiser (2022) movie, she also made horror history. Clive Barker's original novella — and the 1987 film adaptation — were both deeply rooted in the queer...participating in our Instagram fundraiser benefiting Transgender Law Center, joining our Patreon, or streaming both old and new episodes through the end of June. Happy Pride!References:https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/hellraiser-2022-pinhead-interviewhttps://screenrant.com/hellraiser-reboot-jamie-clayton-david-bruckner/https://collider.com/hellraiser-jamie-clayton-director-david-bruckner-interview-pinhead-cenobites/https://www.them.us/story/hellraiser-2022-review-jamie-clayton-pinheadhttps://www.autostraddle.com/hellraiser-2022-review/YouTube: ‘Hellraiser’ Interviews With Jamie Clayton, Brandon Flynn, Goran Visnjic & More!YouTube: "What an absolute f*cking thrill!" Jamie Clayton On Playing Pinhead in HELLRAISER Remake | INTERVIEWYouTube: Hellraiser || Odessa A’zion - "Riley" Generic InterviewYouTube: Hellraiser's Adam Faison and Drew Starkey Talk Blood. Lots of Blood.YouTube: Hellraiser (2022) Interviews: Pinhead herself Jamie Clayton & More!]]>6735false6287fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/queens-of-the-dead-2025-our-strongest-fiercest-honey--75479988participating in our Instagram fundraiser benefiting Transgender Law Center, joining our Patreon, or streaming both old and new episodes through the end of June. Happy Pride!References: How Tina Romero Evolved Her Father's Horror Legacy in 'Queens of the Dead'https://www.phantasmag.com/articles/queens-of-the-dead-tina-romero-interview-katy-obrian-jack-haven-queer-zombie-moviehttps://inreviewonline.com/2025/10/24/all-queens-no-divas-tina-romero-interview/https://www.them.us/story/jack-haven-queens-of-the-dead-interview-margaret-chohttps://www.pride.com/culture/interviews/nina-west-tomas-matoshttps://www.pride.com/culture/interviews/katy-obrian-riki-lindhome]]>7461a77a-561a-4327-8d0e-191a9d7fe82fTue, 02 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtPride is back, baby — and, as always, Pride is political. That's why we've decided to dedicate our whole 2026 lineup to Trans Pride and raising money for organizations like the Transgender Law Center, and we're kicking this party off with Queens of...participating in our Instagram fundraiser benefiting Transgender Law Center, joining our Patreon, or streaming both old and new episodes through the end of June. Happy Pride!References: How Tina Romero Evolved Her Father's Horror Legacy in 'Queens of the Dead'https://www.phantasmag.com/articles/queens-of-the-dead-tina-romero-interview-katy-obrian-jack-haven-queer-zombie-moviehttps://inreviewonline.com/2025/10/24/all-queens-no-divas-tina-romero-interview/https://www.them.us/story/jack-haven-queens-of-the-dead-interview-margaret-chohttps://www.pride.com/culture/interviews/nina-west-tomas-matoshttps://www.pride.com/culture/interviews/katy-obrian-riki-lindhome]]>6113false6286fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/primate-2025-it-s-girlie-o-clock--75479992Primate Interview with Cast and DirectorMiguel Torres Umba: PRIMATEPrimate Exclusive Featurette: Directing from the Poolhttps://dmtalkies.com/primate-movie-ending-explained-2026/https://www.animallaw.info/article/incidents-attacks-involving-captive-chimpanzeeshttps://www.reddit.com/r/Moviesinthemaking/comments/1q8qfwx/behind_the_scenes_of_primate_2025/#lightboxhttps://www.instagram.com/p/DU34gKrDlTV/]]>ecb239fb-bfd0-4784-80bc-0caab04748f9Tue, 26 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtSpookies, we're sure some people are suffering from grief horror fatigue, but you have space in your heart for a tight 90 about a rabid chimp, right? In Primate (2025), Johannes Roberts is mixing up the tired trope by ignoring a family's lost loved...Primate Interview with Cast and DirectorMiguel Torres Umba: PRIMATEPrimate Exclusive Featurette: Directing from the Poolhttps://dmtalkies.com/primate-movie-ending-explained-2026/https://www.animallaw.info/article/incidents-attacks-involving-captive-chimpanzeeshttps://www.reddit.com/r/Moviesinthemaking/comments/1q8qfwx/behind_the_scenes_of_primate_2025/#lightboxhttps://www.instagram.com/p/DU34gKrDlTV/]]>6269false6285fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hokum-2026-down-the-rabbit-hole--75480003https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/hokumhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cailleachhttps://www.slashfilm.com/2161614/hokum-director-same-creepy-idea-keeps-working/https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/hokum-ending-explained-adam-scott-damian-mccarthy-interview]]>fef73000-484f-4c42-9d78-ac234fd6424aTue, 19 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtIf scary bunnies and folk horror are your thing, you're probably already familiar with Damian McCarthy's work — but in case you aren't, his newest project, Hokum (2026), is about to put him on your radar. Starring Emmy-nominated TV actor Adam Scott,...https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/hokumhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cailleachhttps://www.slashfilm.com/2161614/hokum-director-same-creepy-idea-keeps-working/https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/hokum-ending-explained-adam-scott-damian-mccarthy-interview]]>7090false6284fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lee-cronin-s-the-mummy-2026-the-boy-mummy-edition--75479991https://www.indiewire.com/features/interviews/lee-cronin-the-mummy-interview-1235188953/]]>574623e1-8d58-4594-8809-b8080520d934Tue, 12 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtGiven that Lee Cronin's The Mummy (2026) is the first version of the classic Universal monster movie to feature actual Egyptian actors, it may technically be the most authentic. But when you consider how much of it takes place in Albuquerque while...https://www.indiewire.com/features/interviews/lee-cronin-the-mummy-interview-1235188953/]]>7066false6283fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/over-your-dead-body-2026-if-you-like-pina-coladas--75479974https://bloody-disgusting.com/interviews/3946980/over-your-dead-bodys-director-interview/https://www.flickeringmyth.com/action-comedy-and-comedy-action-over-your-dead-body-director-jorma-taccone-interview/https://mamasgeeky.com/2026/04/over-your-dead-body-jorma-taccone.htmlhttps://cinemadailyus.com/interviews/over-your-dead-body-interview-with-director-jorma-taccone/]]>6d08d8b5-5fed-48ff-90e6-12de77c2e973Tue, 05 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtWhat's worse, Spookies: Cheating on your husband or spiritually cheating at Scrabble? In Over Your Dead Body (2026), Samara Weaving and Jason Segel put that philosophical question to the test as they play a married couple tight-rope walking the fine...https://bloody-disgusting.com/interviews/3946980/over-your-dead-bodys-director-interview/https://www.flickeringmyth.com/action-comedy-and-comedy-action-over-your-dead-body-director-jorma-taccone-interview/https://mamasgeeky.com/2026/04/over-your-dead-body-jorma-taccone.htmlhttps://cinemadailyus.com/interviews/over-your-dead-body-interview-with-director-jorma-taccone/]]>6006false6282fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mother-mary-2026-quantum-entanglement--75479975https://www.polygon.com/mother-mary-director-interview-david-lowery/https://www.slashfilm.com/2155642/mother-mary-director-david-lowery-interview/https://yourbodyhastheanswer.com/palm-chakras/palm-chakras/https://eastvillagedental.ca/cultural-beliefs-and-practices-wisdom-teeth/https://genius.com/albums/Anne-hathaway/Mother-mary-greatest-hitsMOTHERMARY Band: https://www.instagram.com/mothermarymusic/]]>0a76dd1f-e16a-4f69-bba2-c37ea0f95224Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtPop Star Horror Month wouldn't exist without this fourth movie's recent release, so of course we had to close out our theme event by covering Mother Mary (2026). Starring Anne Hathaway as the titular character and Michaela Coel as her former friend...https://www.polygon.com/mother-mary-director-interview-david-lowery/https://www.slashfilm.com/2155642/mother-mary-director-david-lowery-interview/https://yourbodyhastheanswer.com/palm-chakras/palm-chakras/https://eastvillagedental.ca/cultural-beliefs-and-practices-wisdom-teeth/https://genius.com/albums/Anne-hathaway/Mother-mary-greatest-hitsMOTHERMARY Band: https://www.instagram.com/mothermarymusic/]]>7120false6281fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/smile-2-2024-entrepreneurial-demon--75480002https://screenrant.com/smile-2-curse-victims-guilt-connection-op-ed/https://www.dreadcentral.com/news/560785/rumor-parker-finn-might-wipe-the-smile-off-smile-3/]]>ad944d0a-7307-4931-9e4f-85d233206851Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtSpookies, it doesn't get more pop star or more horror than Smile 2 (2024), which is why this flick *had* to be up next in our Pop Star Horror Month lineup. Packed full of genuinely catchy music and insanely theatrical visuals, the second movie in the...https://screenrant.com/smile-2-curse-victims-guilt-connection-op-ed/https://www.dreadcentral.com/news/560785/rumor-parker-finn-might-wipe-the-smile-off-smile-3/]]>7671false6280fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/opus-2025-pubes-on-prada-shoes--75479993https://scriptmag.com/interviews-features/the-facets-of-tribalism-a-conversation-with-opus-writer-director-mark-anthony-greenhttps://www.levelman.com/mark-anthony-greens-journey-from-gqs-style-guy-to-horror-auteur/https://screenrant.com/opus-guests-invited-by-moretti-reasons-explained/https://people.com/music/halsey-apologizes-world-trade-center-joke/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_songs_written_by_Justin_Tranter]]>8831f95e-72eb-4234-abf8-5bf0e67eb58eTue, 14 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtThe buzz around Opus (2025) may have been more build-up than pay-off in the horror fandom, but it's time to give this flick the attention it deserves, Spookies. For our second installment of Pop Star Horror Month, we're heading out to Moretti's...https://scriptmag.com/interviews-features/the-facets-of-tribalism-a-conversation-with-opus-writer-director-mark-anthony-greenhttps://www.levelman.com/mark-anthony-greens-journey-from-gqs-style-guy-to-horror-auteur/https://screenrant.com/opus-guests-invited-by-moretti-reasons-explained/https://people.com/music/halsey-apologizes-world-trade-center-joke/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_songs_written_by_Justin_Tranter]]>6456false6279fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trap-2024-perceiving-hole--75479972https://people.com/all-about-m-night-shyamalan-kids-8691825https://consequence.net/2024/06/trap-saleka-interview-lady-raven-release/https://www.theringer.com/2024/08/05/movies/trap-movie-concert-music-lady-raven-m-night-shyamalan-salekahttps://ca.rollingstone.com/music/trap-m-night-shyamalans-daughter-saleka-as-lady-raven-shares-first-song-from-dads-new-film/https://bloody-disgusting.com/music/3823462/saleka-releases-lady-raven-with-special-guest-kid-cudi-listen-now/https://www.nylon.com/nylon-nights/saleka-shyamalan-trap-premiere-interview]]>debb3836-7ea2-462d-b6de-530772dabae1Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtSpookies, it feels like we've been waiting forever to work this theme month into our schedule, but one could also argue the genre was only invented in 2024. Nonetheless, we'd like to welcome Pop Star Horror Month to the stage, and we've invited Trap...https://people.com/all-about-m-night-shyamalan-kids-8691825https://consequence.net/2024/06/trap-saleka-interview-lady-raven-release/https://www.theringer.com/2024/08/05/movies/trap-movie-concert-music-lady-raven-m-night-shyamalan-salekahttps://ca.rollingstone.com/music/trap-m-night-shyamalans-daughter-saleka-as-lady-raven-shares-first-song-from-dads-new-film/https://bloody-disgusting.com/music/3823462/saleka-releases-lady-raven-with-special-guest-kid-cudi-listen-now/https://www.nylon.com/nylon-nights/saleka-shyamalan-trap-premiere-interview]]>6470false6278fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-phantom-of-the-opera-2004-principessa-bella-diva--75479981https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/did-minnie-driver-and-emmy-rossum-feud-on-the-phantom-of-the-opera-set.html/https://x.com/driverminnie/status/1275219191323217920https://x.com/JohnTylerJRT/status/884599605601738752https://www.newyorker.com/culture/cultural-comment/how-to-explain-trumps-love-for-the-musical-catshttps://www.onstageblog.com/columns/2015/11/29/why-it-sucked-the-phantom-of-the-opera]]>c0013db4-72ee-4d08-b397-cd8299a42a72Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtWe've got a lot to celebrate this week, Spookies! Not only is it our very own Monica's birthday, it's also a Fifth Tuesday and the sneaky unofficial start to a new themed month — so of course we had to cover The Phantom of the Opera (2004). A luxe...https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/did-minnie-driver-and-emmy-rossum-feud-on-the-phantom-of-the-opera-set.html/https://x.com/driverminnie/status/1275219191323217920https://x.com/JohnTylerJRT/status/884599605601738752https://www.newyorker.com/culture/cultural-comment/how-to-explain-trumps-love-for-the-musical-catshttps://www.onstageblog.com/columns/2015/11/29/why-it-sucked-the-phantom-of-the-opera]]>7503false6277fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/slanted-2026-prayers-ammo--75479984https://joysauce.com/slanted-director-amy-wang-wants-you-to-confront-your-asian-shame/ https://www.cinemablend.com/interviews/real-life-inspirations-behind-new-horror-movie-slanted Interview with Slanted Cast and DirectorInterview with Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Amelie Zilber, and Amy Wang]]>4e795f42-f4fa-40fe-904d-99d6e108b669Tue, 24 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtPitching itself as The Substance meets Mean Girls, Slanted (2026) is the hot new high school body horror hitting the scene — but if you go in expecting either of those movies, you're not setting yourself up for success. A slower-paced but...https://joysauce.com/slanted-director-amy-wang-wants-you-to-confront-your-asian-shame/ https://www.cinemablend.com/interviews/real-life-inspirations-behind-new-horror-movie-slanted Interview with Slanted Cast and DirectorInterview with Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Amelie Zilber, and Amy Wang]]>8507false6276fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eight-legged-freaks-2002-a-stripper-s-crotch--75479978https://knowablemagazine.org/content/article/mind/2021/are-spiders-intelligenthttps://www.burkemuseum.org/collections-and-research/biology/arachnology-and-entomology/spider-myths/myth-daddy-longlegs-wouldhttps://www.unmc.edu/healthsecurity/transmission/2023/10/31/is-it-true-that-you-sometimes-swallow-spiders-in-your-sleep/https://www.discoverwildlife.com/animal-facts/insects-invertebrates/spitting-spider-guidehttps://villains.fandom.com/wiki/Spiders_(Eight_Legged_Freaks)https://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3551125/eight-legged-freaks-remains-criminally-overlooked-horror-comedy/https://sarahalbeebooks.com/reel-bugs-8-legged-freaks/https://pophorror.com/ten-fun-facts-about-ellory-elkayems-eight-legged-freaks-2002/]]>95879f3c-a675-468a-89b1-32f1b96cace4Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtDid a certain recent release have you longing for a little more David Arquette? Then you might be on the same page as our Patrons, because when it came time for them to pick a flick in our Quarterly Vote, they went with Eight Legged Freaks (2002). A...https://knowablemagazine.org/content/article/mind/2021/are-spiders-intelligenthttps://www.burkemuseum.org/collections-and-research/biology/arachnology-and-entomology/spider-myths/myth-daddy-longlegs-wouldhttps://www.unmc.edu/healthsecurity/transmission/2023/10/31/is-it-true-that-you-sometimes-swallow-spiders-in-your-sleep/https://www.discoverwildlife.com/animal-facts/insects-invertebrates/spitting-spider-guidehttps://villains.fandom.com/wiki/Spiders_(Eight_Legged_Freaks)https://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3551125/eight-legged-freaks-remains-criminally-overlooked-horror-comedy/https://sarahalbeebooks.com/reel-bugs-8-legged-freaks/https://pophorror.com/ten-fun-facts-about-ellory-elkayems-eight-legged-freaks-2002/]]>6030false6275fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/scream-7-2026-in-indiana--75480004https://www.joblo.com/scream-7-review-a-second-opinion/https://www.decodingeverything.com/scream-7-review-artistic-failure/
]]>9e4cc90d-f4fa-44ef-8196-e423f343f02bTue, 10 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtIn the horror community, opinions are majorly divided when it comes to Scream 7 (2026) — and that holds true here at Spooky Tuesday. Throwing it back to our Day 1 roots, we're tackling the newest collab between Neve Campbell, Kevin Williamson, and our...https://www.joblo.com/scream-7-review-a-second-opinion/https://www.decodingeverything.com/scream-7-review-artistic-failure/
]]>9234false6274fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/se7en-1995-hang-dong-crazy-style--75479980https://screenrant.com/se7en-hidden-details-never-noticed-movie/https://filmobsessive.com/film/film-analysis/one-key-detail-will-change-the-way-you-watch-se7en/https://www.reddit.com/r/FanTheories/comments/1f5ogv/se7en_john_doe_was_not_the_killer_somerset_was/SE7EN : Deleted Scenes, Alt. Beginning & Ending (w/edits) Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman, Gwyneth PaltrowDeleted Scenes with Commentary | Se7en]]>302fea70-094b-43a7-8af8-4dcdc899077eTue, 03 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtIf you love a movie with a twist or just one that's twisted, Se7en (1995) is probably at the top of your list. A serial killer crime story that stars Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman, Gwyneth Paltrow, and the admin from your favorite medical shows as...https://screenrant.com/se7en-hidden-details-never-noticed-movie/https://filmobsessive.com/film/film-analysis/one-key-detail-will-change-the-way-you-watch-se7en/https://www.reddit.com/r/FanTheories/comments/1f5ogv/se7en_john_doe_was_not_the_killer_somerset_was/SE7EN : Deleted Scenes, Alt. Beginning & Ending (w/edits) Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman, Gwyneth PaltrowDeleted Scenes with Commentary | Se7en]]>5748false6273fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cold-storage-2026-what-s-your-teacake--75479982https://www.nasa.gov/history/45-years-ago-skylab-reenters-earths-atmosphere/Zombie Ant Fungus Explained]]>6332aac1-c191-49dc-980a-c0f9f5245890Tue, 24 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtSorry, Spookies, we didn't mean to pick a flick that was impossible to see in theaters — but if you can manage to hunt down a showing of Cold Storage (2026) near you, it's definitely worth the watch. Starring Joe Keery, Georgina Campbell, and Liam...https://www.nasa.gov/history/45-years-ago-skylab-reenters-earths-atmosphere/Zombie Ant Fungus Explained]]>4960false6272fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/send-help-2026-gender-neutral-mouth-stuff--75479995Rachel McAdams, Dylan O'Brien, and Sam Raimi Break Down a Survival Scene from 'Send Help'Sam Raimi Gushes About How Stephen King Gave Him His First Chance In The Film BusinessSam Raimi On Putting Rachel McAdams And Dylan O'Brien In Brutal Scenarios For 'Send Help'Dylan O'Brien Goes ROGUE Interviewing Send Help Co-Star Rachel McAdamsMean Girls "One Way or Another"Rugrats The Movie (2000) - One Way Or Another]]>0a85f92d-e756-4461-8440-ffa61c50ff9aTue, 17 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtSushi dinners with Rachel McAdams on a tropical island? That sounds like heaven to us, so we're not sure what Dylan O'Brien is complaining about in Sam Raimi's new horror comedy, Send Help (2026). On our latest Spooky Tuesday, we're getting to the...Rachel McAdams, Dylan O'Brien, and Sam Raimi Break Down a Survival Scene from 'Send Help'Sam Raimi Gushes About How Stephen King Gave Him His First Chance In The Film BusinessSam Raimi On Putting Rachel McAdams And Dylan O'Brien In Brutal Scenarios For 'Send Help'Dylan O'Brien Goes ROGUE Interviewing Send Help Co-Star Rachel McAdamsMean Girls "One Way or Another"Rugrats The Movie (2000) - One Way Or Another]]>5876false6271fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bone-lake-2025-believespookytuesday--75480014Director AMA]]>7fdf5d29-b058-455e-b29f-d4a3f7091e26Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtReady to get romantic? For our Valentine’s Day episode, we thought we’d host the ultimate getaway at a little place we like to call Bone Lake (2025). Located out in an isolated wood, it’s as sexy — and deadly — as it sounds, and this flick turns up...Director AMA]]>6395believespookytuesdayfalse6270fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/him-2025-the-substance-for-boys--75480001https://www.motionpictures.org/2025/09/how-director-justin-tipping-mixed-art-nike-ads-multiple-genres-in-his-sports-horror-him/Nike Freestyle AdJonathan Glazer's Jordans Adhttps://artsfuse.org/317121/film-review-him-a-carpet-bombing-of-the-optic-nerve/https://nerdist.com/watch/video/him-interview-the-horror-of-sports-religion/https://time.com/7318791/him-movie-ending-explained/Lucas Blue Him (2025) Breakdown & Analysishttps://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/cannupa-hanska-luger-mascot-jordan-peele-horror-film-him-1234756028/https://www.theworldwar.org/learn/about-wwi/football-and-wwihttps://bloody-disgusting.com/exclusives/3906346/him-costume-designer-dominique-dawson-shares-exclusive-insight-and-images/]]>3ecc8c80-d127-47dc-856c-d8bb243d16cdTue, 03 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtReady for The Big Game™, Spookies? The most exciting day in football is right around the corner, and we wanted to get in on the fun — which is why we picked HIM (2025) for this week's episode. On our latest Spooky Tuesday, we're hitting the field with...https://www.motionpictures.org/2025/09/how-director-justin-tipping-mixed-art-nike-ads-multiple-genres-in-his-sports-horror-him/Nike Freestyle AdJonathan Glazer's Jordans Adhttps://artsfuse.org/317121/film-review-him-a-carpet-bombing-of-the-optic-nerve/https://nerdist.com/watch/video/him-interview-the-horror-of-sports-religion/https://time.com/7318791/him-movie-ending-explained/Lucas Blue Him (2025) Breakdown & Analysishttps://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/cannupa-hanska-luger-mascot-jordan-peele-horror-film-him-1234756028/https://www.theworldwar.org/learn/about-wwi/football-and-wwihttps://bloody-disgusting.com/exclusives/3906346/him-costume-designer-dominique-dawson-shares-exclusive-insight-and-images/]]>6717false6269fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bugonia-2025-bees-basement-spaceship-emily-bald--75480007https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/film-tv/a69205373/bugonia-ending-explained/https://nerdist.com/article/bugonia-yorgos-lanthimos-film-review/https://www.npr.org/2025/10/30/nx-s1-5591161/bugonia-reviewhttps://youtu.be/Ul1DR02mL4A?si=cdV8w-tuPJmFwuk1https://www.indiewire.com/features/craft/yorgos-lanthimos-bugonia-production-design-space-1235166364/https://youtu.be/t8-Jz3MyBXw?si=a7IpXE1OIBeEnkpzhttps://youtu.be/mop-xm1TK9g?si=P6MS1aMX5hy2JxFlhttps://youtu.be/y60YgT6A9KI?si=Yf9K9El49guO4AaR]]>3cfaa652-ec09-47a4-b1ec-0d3a9a9bf5aeTue, 27 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtRumor has it that this week's pick might be one of the best pictures of 2025 — and with the Oscars showing the horror genre so much love this year, we figured we'd repay the favor. On our latest episode, we're taking a hard look at the world and...https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/film-tv/a69205373/bugonia-ending-explained/https://nerdist.com/article/bugonia-yorgos-lanthimos-film-review/https://www.npr.org/2025/10/30/nx-s1-5591161/bugonia-reviewhttps://youtu.be/Ul1DR02mL4A?si=cdV8w-tuPJmFwuk1https://www.indiewire.com/features/craft/yorgos-lanthimos-bugonia-production-design-space-1235166364/https://youtu.be/t8-Jz3MyBXw?si=a7IpXE1OIBeEnkpzhttps://youtu.be/mop-xm1TK9g?si=P6MS1aMX5hy2JxFlhttps://youtu.be/y60YgT6A9KI?si=Yf9K9El49guO4AaR]]>7485false6268fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/five-nights-at-freddy-s-2-2025-fatty-chica--75480010https://www.slashfilm.com/2042991/five-nights-at-freddys-2-review/https://movieweb.com/hidden-video-game-easter-eggs-five-nights-at-freddys-2/]]>f5d4cf27-e565-4c6d-924f-4ac71af77cc6Tue, 20 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtIt's that time of year again, Spookies: Matthew Lillard's birthday has circled around on the calendar once more, and we're celebrating with Five Nights at Freddy's 2 (2025). Though this flick is a little light on the Matty Lilly, it does give us the...https://www.slashfilm.com/2042991/five-nights-at-freddys-2-review/https://movieweb.com/hidden-video-game-easter-eggs-five-nights-at-freddys-2/]]>6698false6627fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/silent-night-2021-disagree-with-the-discord--75479998https://ew.com/movies/silent-night-ending-explained/https://screenrant.com/silent-night-movie-ending-explained-art-twist-meaning/https://blackgirlnerds.com/review-silent-night-is-a-british-tale-of-impending-doom/https://www.dreadcentral.com/interviews/419145/silent-night-director-defends-her-divisive-christmas-horror-story/]]>5c7ec084-3d7d-4705-9c5c-44e50f6acdc7Tue, 13 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtThe holidays may be over, but it’s still important to get the whole family together, which is why we picked Silent Night (2021) to help bring us back from our break. A nontraditional horror movie about spending the end of the world with the people you...https://ew.com/movies/silent-night-ending-explained/https://screenrant.com/silent-night-movie-ending-explained-art-twist-meaning/https://blackgirlnerds.com/review-silent-night-is-a-british-tale-of-impending-doom/https://www.dreadcentral.com/interviews/419145/silent-night-director-defends-her-divisive-christmas-horror-story/]]>6542false6266fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-thing-2011-weird-that-it-happened-twice--75480000https://www.spookytuesdaypod.com/latest-episodes/the-thing-1982References:https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/the-thing-2011-stealth-prequel-john-carpenter-original-strongerhttps://cinapse.co/2019/11/the-thing-2011-its-probably-better-than-you-remember/https://www.cinemablend.com/movies/i-rewatched-2011s-the-thing-and-still-believe-it-gets-too-much-hatehttps://activemaas.wordpress.com/2024/01/16/continuity-and-discrepancy-in-1982-and-2011-the-thing/https://wickedhorror.com/features/editorials/practical-matters-the-frustrating-story-of-the-thing-prequel-we-could-have-had/https://monsterlegacy.net/2013/03/03/the-thing-pilot-alien-creature-deleted-fired/https://www.reddit.com/r/RedLetterMedia/comments/8yoy9f/i_had_access_to_behind_the_scenes_of_the_thing/https://open.substack.com/pub/thecurvingeye/p/xenomaternity-and-meThe Thing Making Of: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDn4XBKXrCkThe Thing ADI In House Tests: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3R8ASn25GLg]]>c517ac5c-c311-454a-8684-1131d8be62c7Tue, 09 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtOur Patrons made their voices heard, Spookies, and the official results are in: We're covering The Thing (2011) for our Quarterly Patreon Pick. Less a remake of the 1982 John Carpenter original and more a revisiting to that same universe, this flick...https://www.spookytuesdaypod.com/latest-episodes/the-thing-1982References:https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/the-thing-2011-stealth-prequel-john-carpenter-original-strongerhttps://cinapse.co/2019/11/the-thing-2011-its-probably-better-than-you-remember/https://www.cinemablend.com/movies/i-rewatched-2011s-the-thing-and-still-believe-it-gets-too-much-hatehttps://activemaas.wordpress.com/2024/01/16/continuity-and-discrepancy-in-1982-and-2011-the-thing/https://wickedhorror.com/features/editorials/practical-matters-the-frustrating-story-of-the-thing-prequel-we-could-have-had/https://monsterlegacy.net/2013/03/03/the-thing-pilot-alien-creature-deleted-fired/https://www.reddit.com/r/RedLetterMedia/comments/8yoy9f/i_had_access_to_behind_the_scenes_of_the_thing/https://open.substack.com/pub/thecurvingeye/p/xenomaternity-and-meThe Thing Making Of: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDn4XBKXrCkThe Thing ADI In House Tests: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3R8ASn25GLg]]>7180false6265fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-woman-in-black-2012-ether-for-the-whole-family--75480012https://fantasyliterature.com/reviews/the-woman-in-black/https://moviecuriosities.fmuk.org.uk/?p=2786https://ruelleelectrique.wordpress.com/2012/02/09/film-review-the-woman-in-black-sister-to-la-llorona-and-the-lady-of-the-lake/https://www.theguardian.com/film/2012/feb/05/susan-hill-jane-goldman-interview?newsfeed=true]]>099c102f-3964-4fa9-93c3-1589ff1a886bTue, 02 Dec 2025 08:00:31 +0000Monica HeidtThe spirit of Frankenstein still lives within us, Spookies — which is why we're just not ready to move on from some of those themes. This week, we're staying in the gothic horror genre as we cover The Woman in Black (2012), a remake of an '80s...https://fantasyliterature.com/reviews/the-woman-in-black/https://moviecuriosities.fmuk.org.uk/?p=2786https://ruelleelectrique.wordpress.com/2012/02/09/film-review-the-woman-in-black-sister-to-la-llorona-and-the-lady-of-the-lake/https://www.theguardian.com/film/2012/feb/05/susan-hill-jane-goldman-interview?newsfeed=true]]>5187false6264fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pet-sematary-1989-slay-mama--75480017https://www.slashfilm.com/1546643/stephen-king-pet-sematary-creepy-painting-meaning/https://pshares.org/blog/death-as-the-villain-in-pet-sematary/https://www.theguardian.com/books/booksblog/2013/feb/21/rereading-stephen-king-pet-semataryhttps://www.strangeharbors.com/blog/2019/4/3/revisiting-1989s-pet-semataryhttps://newrepublic.com/article/153546/pet-sematary-refuses-diehttps://www.brightwalldarkroom.com/2018/08/10/pet-sematary-these-corruptible-vessels/https://screenrant.com/pet-sematary-movie-george-romero-not-director-stephen-king/https://stephenking.com/xf/index.php?threads/the-real-question-about-the-ending-spoilers.19690/]]>ba9b4838-085f-4d87-bdfa-25d6e7f5d661Tue, 25 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtHappy Thanksgiving, Spookies! This week, we're thankful for Herman Munster, chest hair, and cuddly cats, because we're celebrating the holiday with Stephen King's Pet Sematary (1989). One of the few adaptations of his books that the prolific author...https://www.slashfilm.com/1546643/stephen-king-pet-sematary-creepy-painting-meaning/https://pshares.org/blog/death-as-the-villain-in-pet-sematary/https://www.theguardian.com/books/booksblog/2013/feb/21/rereading-stephen-king-pet-semataryhttps://www.strangeharbors.com/blog/2019/4/3/revisiting-1989s-pet-semataryhttps://newrepublic.com/article/153546/pet-sematary-refuses-diehttps://www.brightwalldarkroom.com/2018/08/10/pet-sematary-these-corruptible-vessels/https://screenrant.com/pet-sematary-movie-george-romero-not-director-stephen-king/https://stephenking.com/xf/index.php?threads/the-real-question-about-the-ending-spoilers.19690/]]>6620false6263fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/frankenstein-2025-david-bowie-s-monster--75480013https://youtu.be/JRiLMssdaco?si=1klpMP_A20R4p8K0Color Coding: https://youtu.be/E_Ys8Mpl0BU?si=kMNszcAjooEMPwj6https://youtube.com/shorts/1J6lvmU7NZc?si=S3IGPgeIRaEoza0XBreaking down the scene where The Creature and Elizabeth first meet: https://youtu.be/ngOJpHi4eR0?si=NJ-wxvvGFN3p407shttps://youtu.be/zYV3a3VMC3E?si=LkftHNGq8sDyk84Ahttps://youtu.be/zYV3a3VMC3E?si=tXGBxDvuVDDd9KOkhttps://ew.com/frankenstein-guillermo-del-toro-mia-goth-break-down-scene-when-elizabeth-creature-meet-11845438https://defector.com/guillermo-del-toros-frankenstein-is-flawed-because-his-creature-is-nothttps://www.elle.com/culture/movies-tv/a69286597/frankenstein-netflix-movie-vs-book-differences-explained/https://www.artforum.com/columns/guillermo-del-toro-frankenstein-film-tyler-dean-1234737781/https://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3914069/10-easter-eggs-in-guillermo-del-toros-frankenstein/https://www.netflix.com/tudum/features/frankenstein-jacob-elordi-makeup-monster-creationSpark Notes: https://www.sparknotes.com/lit/frankenstein/summary/https://medievalmilanetc.wordpress.com/2012/08/25/st-bartholomew-flayed/https://www.berniewrightson.com/galleries/frankenstein/Paige Michalchuk: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQxX2H1CTql/]]>535e0040-fd91-4cdc-aaa7-335597262cacTue, 18 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtIs he hot or is he just 6’5 and made up of various large men’s most beautiful body parts? Is he hot or just played by Jacob Elordi in 10 hours of prosthetics on wobbly fawn legs and with a glimmer of innocence and curiosity in his eyes? On a new...https://youtu.be/JRiLMssdaco?si=1klpMP_A20R4p8K0Color Coding: https://youtu.be/E_Ys8Mpl0BU?si=kMNszcAjooEMPwj6https://youtube.com/shorts/1J6lvmU7NZc?si=S3IGPgeIRaEoza0XBreaking down the scene where The Creature and Elizabeth first meet: https://youtu.be/ngOJpHi4eR0?si=NJ-wxvvGFN3p407shttps://youtu.be/zYV3a3VMC3E?si=LkftHNGq8sDyk84Ahttps://youtu.be/zYV3a3VMC3E?si=tXGBxDvuVDDd9KOkhttps://ew.com/frankenstein-guillermo-del-toro-mia-goth-break-down-scene-when-elizabeth-creature-meet-11845438https://defector.com/guillermo-del-toros-frankenstein-is-flawed-because-his-creature-is-nothttps://www.elle.com/culture/movies-tv/a69286597/frankenstein-netflix-movie-vs-book-differences-explained/https://www.artforum.com/columns/guillermo-del-toro-frankenstein-film-tyler-dean-1234737781/https://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3914069/10-easter-eggs-in-guillermo-del-toros-frankenstein/https://www.netflix.com/tudum/features/frankenstein-jacob-elordi-makeup-monster-creationSpark Notes: https://www.sparknotes.com/lit/frankenstein/summary/https://medievalmilanetc.wordpress.com/2012/08/25/st-bartholomew-flayed/https://www.berniewrightson.com/galleries/frankenstein/Paige Michalchuk: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQxX2H1CTql/]]>7586false6262fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shelby-oaks-2025-welcome-to-my-underworld--75479999https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/how-chris-stuckmann-neon-shelby-oaks-1235956162/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/shelby-oaks-chris-stuckmann-new-ending-1236415484/https://www.indiewire.com/features/commentary/shelby-oaks-post-mortem-1235157726/https://www.polygon.com/shelby-oaks-ending-explained-chris-stuckmann-interview/]]>bd3e6cb7-d77a-4f6d-b6d5-bd2259b67ed0Tue, 11 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtPromising that any project will “redefine the found footage genre” might set the bar a little high, but audiences were hyped for Shelby Oaks (2025). The debut feature of film critic turned movie maker Chris Stuckmann, this flick got the ball rolling...https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/how-chris-stuckmann-neon-shelby-oaks-1235956162/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/shelby-oaks-chris-stuckmann-new-ending-1236415484/https://www.indiewire.com/features/commentary/shelby-oaks-post-mortem-1235157726/https://www.polygon.com/shelby-oaks-ending-explained-chris-stuckmann-interview/]]>6037false6261fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bound-1996-silverlake-lesbian-blueprint--75480030https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labrys#Lesbian_symbolhttps://www.theguardian.com/culture/2021/jul/30/bound-the-wachowskis-immaculately-crafted-queer-thriller-was-a-test-run-for-the-matrix]]>94037de0-a17c-4c9e-a28f-98052b57636aTue, 04 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtAs hard as Tiffany Valentine slays, we knew we weren't going to get nearly our fill of Jennifer Tilly in Bride of Chucky — which is why Jennifer Tilly TwosWeeks continues with Bound (1996). One of the homoerotic thrillers that got just barely edged...https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labrys#Lesbian_symbolhttps://www.theguardian.com/culture/2021/jul/30/bound-the-wachowskis-immaculately-crafted-queer-thriller-was-a-test-run-for-the-matrix]]>5167false6260fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bride-of-chucky-1998-sex-on-a-waterbed--75479983https://screenrant.com/bride-of-chucky-behind-scenes-facts-trivia/]]>a046c7e8-dc89-462f-bd14-40bd72a42b15Tue, 28 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtTechnically, Spookies, Sydneypalooza goes all the way to the end of October, and while Clowntober TwosWeeks may have come to a close, another themed event is just beginning. You may have noticed our gorgeous new episode art for Season 6(66), and you...https://screenrant.com/bride-of-chucky-behind-scenes-facts-trivia/]]>5390false6259fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/terrifier-2-2022-clown-cafe-everybody-s-gay--75480034https://x.com/damienleone/status/1886453068125864114https://collider.com/damien-leone-statements-horror-movies/https://www.horrorincolor.com/politicalterrifierhttps://www.themarysue.com/be-on-the-right-side-of-history-coward-terrifier-creator-just-admitted-the-gory-horror-franchise-has-no-political-meaning-and-fans-arent-happy/]]>7e7e32ed-3770-4c0c-ba58-cb49e50052a2Tue, 21 Oct 2025 07:03:00 +0000Monica HeidtHe’s one of the hottest new stars in horror, so you had to know Sydneypalooza Presents: Clowntober TwosWeeks would end with another little visit from Art. As we continue to celebrate our gal’s birthday, we’re heading back into the belly of the beast...https://x.com/damienleone/status/1886453068125864114https://collider.com/damien-leone-statements-horror-movies/https://www.horrorincolor.com/politicalterrifierhttps://www.themarysue.com/be-on-the-right-side-of-history-coward-terrifier-creator-just-admitted-the-gory-horror-franchise-has-no-political-meaning-and-fans-arent-happy/]]>6236false6258fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-2017-ruin-the-friendship--75480016https://www.tiktok.com/@stqrryeye/video/7557738245828742455]]>068a3386-cc4b-4b13-8409-aaf7e511729cTue, 14 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtSpookies, you’re not experiencing déjà vu: We are in fact once again covering a cinematic take on Stephen King’s IT as we celebrate Sydney’s birthday. This year, we’re breaking out the balloons a little early, though, because our new episode on IT...https://www.tiktok.com/@stqrryeye/video/7557738245828742455]]>6984false6257fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-omen-1976-the-diabolical-trinity--75480035https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/4hQKj3MfGfvR9sctTcdVn2d/how-i-wrote-the-omen-one-of-the-scariest-movies-of-all-timehttps://screenrant.com/omen-movies-in-order-release-chronological/https://www.cineworld.ie/static/en/ie/blog/the-curse-of-the-omen-facts-the-first-omenhttps://nofilmschool.com/how-the-omen-shaped-satanic-horror#https://collider.com/the-omen-curse-production/https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/the-omen-forerunner-to-final-destination/https://www.catholic.com/magazine/online-edition/jews-and-the-rapturehttps://www.craiyon.com/en/image/wrLePISvR-C7fUauG6xhww]]>f8ca4f5f-de2e-48b6-aea5-2dc5c3f8428eTue, 07 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtThere’s something spooky in the wind, friends — and a priest just told us our new episode might carry the mark of the beast. This week, we’re kicking off Season 666 (AKA Season 6), so we thought it was only appropriate that we should start with The...https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/4hQKj3MfGfvR9sctTcdVn2d/how-i-wrote-the-omen-one-of-the-scariest-movies-of-all-timehttps://screenrant.com/omen-movies-in-order-release-chronological/https://www.cineworld.ie/static/en/ie/blog/the-curse-of-the-omen-facts-the-first-omenhttps://nofilmschool.com/how-the-omen-shaped-satanic-horror#https://collider.com/the-omen-curse-production/https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/the-omen-forerunner-to-final-destination/https://www.catholic.com/magazine/online-edition/jews-and-the-rapturehttps://www.craiyon.com/en/image/wrLePISvR-C7fUauG6xhww]]>7514false6256fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/american-psycho-2000-media-literacy-litmus-test--75480006https://www.out.com/film/american-psycho-gay-satire-mocking-wall-street-bros-explainedhttps://wesleyanargus.com/2024/09/30/from-book-to-scream-why-you-can-relate-to-patrick-bateman/https://www.gaytimes.com/culture/american-psycho-director-mystified-over-wall-street-bros-missing-the-films-gay-subtext/https://kairosisbyanalysis.wordpress.com/2015/04/27/american-psycho-batemans-repressed-homosexuality/https://www.theguardian.com/society/article/2024/jun/12/the-sad-stupid-rise-of-the-sigma-male-how-toxic-masculinity-took-over-social-mediahttps://youtu.be/MOi7gu--GDg?si=B6wUMUXIJY4K2cTZhttps://screenrant.com/american-psycho-willem-dafoe-kimball-scenes-editing/https://screenrant.com/american-psycho-ending-explained-meaning-what-happened/https://kairosisbyanalysis.wordpress.com/2015/04/27/american-psycho-batemans-repressed-homosexuality/https://italkyoubored.wordpress.com/2011/10/20/american-psycho-maybe-not-the-book-you-think-it-is/https://thetab.com/2023/01/24/sigma-face-explained-meaning-tiktok-christian-bale-american-psycho]]>292aedf9-f7e9-49d0-830b-cd2469d1f222Tue, 30 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtSpookies, there’s no better way to celebrate a season finale than with some serious discourse, so we figured it was about time we get into American Psycho (2000). 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Featuring Sophie Thatcher and Jack Quaid as a retro-futuristic...https://screenrant.com/companion-2-chances-unlikely-explained-drew-hancock/]]>6862false5245fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sinners-2025-the-sexiest-horny-movie-of-the-year--75480022https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2025-04-16/ryan-coogler-ludwig-goransson-sinners-music-blueshttps://historycanthide.substack.com/p/everything-you-missed-in-ryan-cooglershttps://www.metmuseum.org/perspectives/sahel-sunjata-stories-songshttps://screenrant.com/sinners-soundtrack-song-guide/https://variety.com/2025/artisans/news/sinners-ludwig-goransson-sinners-soundtrack-ryan-coogler-1236368959/https://www.aaihs.org/the-sinners-movie-syllabus/https://www.indiewire.com/features/podcast/sinners-ryan-coogler-inspiration-explained-1235115400/https://www.spectrecollie.com/2025/04/21/pick-poor-robin-clean-one-more-thing-i-love-about-sinners/]]>17f9f235-8f86-4419-b912-393247ca69f9Tue, 15 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtIf we're sticking with our sneaky theme of new releases, then we *have* to talk about Sinners (2025). One of the biggest movies to hit screens this year — and already the subject of future Oscar speculation — Ryan Coogler's latest collab with bestie...https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2025-04-16/ryan-coogler-ludwig-goransson-sinners-music-blueshttps://historycanthide.substack.com/p/everything-you-missed-in-ryan-cooglershttps://www.metmuseum.org/perspectives/sahel-sunjata-stories-songshttps://screenrant.com/sinners-soundtrack-song-guide/https://variety.com/2025/artisans/news/sinners-ludwig-goransson-sinners-soundtrack-ryan-coogler-1236368959/https://www.aaihs.org/the-sinners-movie-syllabus/https://www.indiewire.com/features/podcast/sinners-ryan-coogler-inspiration-explained-1235115400/https://www.spectrecollie.com/2025/04/21/pick-poor-robin-clean-one-more-thing-i-love-about-sinners/]]>8285false5244fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/clown-in-a-cornfield-2025-ginny-georgia-hive-rise--75480040https://variety.com/2025/film/news/clown-in-a-cornfield-twist-explained-author-adam-cesare-1236396086/]]>e56a2fc0-d736-4f7b-b213-ec5113e7ff3fTue, 08 Jul 2025 07:00:49 +0000Monica HeidtSpookies, would you rather A) face off against a single clown in a cornfield B) take on one corn in a whole field of clowns or C) talk about Ginny and Georgia when you’re supposed to be recording a horror movie podcast? On our latest episode, we’re...https://variety.com/2025/film/news/clown-in-a-cornfield-twist-explained-author-adam-cesare-1236396086/]]>6668false5243fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/final-destination-bloodlines-2025-a-penny-a-bad-attitude--75480043Behind the Opening SequenceTony Todd FeatureEvery FD Death Explainedhttps://collider.com/final-destination-bloodlines-not-the-origin-story-no-character-overlap-explained-adam-stein-zach-lipovsky/https://www.npr.org/2025/05/24/nx-s1-5409322/final-destination-bloodlines-deathhttps://www.landofgeek.com/posts/final-destination-bloodlines-easter-eggshttps://finaldestination.fandom.com/wiki/Final_Destination:_Destination_Zero]]>c6e233e0-e13a-442e-84fb-b6bfc9699790Tue, 01 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtWe may be done with the theme months for now, but just like you can never escape death, you can't really get away from a Spooky Tuesday theme event. This week, we're throwing it back to 2022's Final Destination Summer as we cover Final Destination:...Behind the Opening SequenceTony Todd FeatureEvery FD Death Explainedhttps://collider.com/final-destination-bloodlines-not-the-origin-story-no-character-overlap-explained-adam-stein-zach-lipovsky/https://www.npr.org/2025/05/24/nx-s1-5409322/final-destination-bloodlines-deathhttps://www.landofgeek.com/posts/final-destination-bloodlines-easter-eggshttps://finaldestination.fandom.com/wiki/Final_Destination:_Destination_Zero]]>6920false5242fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/black-swan-2010-was-i-good--75480019https://btchflcks.com/2013/12/the-horror-of-female-sexual-awakening-black-swan.htmlhttps://www.thepinknews.com/2012/07/12/black-swans-gay-love-scene-prompts-more-complaints-than-any-other-film/https://filmschoolrejects.com/black-swan-ocd/https://medium.com/@snehanarayan/black-and-white-the-real-reason-black-swan-is-a-tragedy-0a91e969d87dhttps://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3549664/horror-queers-lesbian-hallucinations-metoo-sexual-repression-black-swan/https://www.theclassicalgirl.com/10-reasons-real-ballet-dancers-hate-black-swan/]]>634f9a6e-63bb-4a5c-a42b-aedbee3bfa68Tue, 24 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtWe want it to be good for you, Spookies — which is why we left our final pick for Homoerotic Thriller Pride in our Patron's hands. To round out the month, we're ending with a bow and Black Swan (2010), a balletic horror that fulfills all your body...https://btchflcks.com/2013/12/the-horror-of-female-sexual-awakening-black-swan.htmlhttps://www.thepinknews.com/2012/07/12/black-swans-gay-love-scene-prompts-more-complaints-than-any-other-film/https://filmschoolrejects.com/black-swan-ocd/https://medium.com/@snehanarayan/black-and-white-the-real-reason-black-swan-is-a-tragedy-0a91e969d87dhttps://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3549664/horror-queers-lesbian-hallucinations-metoo-sexual-repression-black-swan/https://www.theclassicalgirl.com/10-reasons-real-ballet-dancers-hate-black-swan/]]>7321false5241fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cat-people-1942-homo-repressed-bird-explosion--75480037https://www.horrorhomeroom.com/cat-people-1942-coding-lesbianism-via-otherness/https://wordpress.lehigh.edu/screams/2020/03/22/cat-people-1942/ https://screenqueens.wordpress.com/2019/06/27/cat-people-exploring-lesbianism-through-the-otherness/https://unimelbfilmsoc.org/2022/11/30/a-retrospective-review-cat-people-1942-and-1982/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hays_Code]]>f1038b7a-04ea-4841-9db7-95420db0eeb0Tue, 17 Jun 2025 07:40:33 +0000Monica HeidtThe idea of making a movie that’s both homoerotic and thrilling is hardly new, which is why we decided to throw it back to the ‘40s for our third installment of Homoerotic Thriller Pride. On the latest Spooky Tuesday, we’re talking about Cat People...https://www.horrorhomeroom.com/cat-people-1942-coding-lesbianism-via-otherness/https://wordpress.lehigh.edu/screams/2020/03/22/cat-people-1942/ https://screenqueens.wordpress.com/2019/06/27/cat-people-exploring-lesbianism-through-the-otherness/https://unimelbfilmsoc.org/2022/11/30/a-retrospective-review-cat-people-1942-and-1982/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hays_Code]]>5791false5240fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mulholland-drive-2001-the-gay-mafia--75480056https://www.radiotimes.com/movies/mulholland-drive-explained/https://www.mulholland-drive.net/studies/swap.htmhttps://screenrant.com/mulholland-drive-behind-scenes-facts-david-lynch-hollywood-satire/https://theasc.com/articles/mulholland-drive-cinematic-journeyhttps://medium.com/outtake/in-plain-sight-the-hidden-symbolism-in-mulholland-drive-4183752813e1https://screenrant.com/interpretations-of-mulholland-drive/https://medium.com/@ashfaq.mf/metaphor-in-mulholland-drive-2dcfbb029271https://afterellen.com/importance-mulholland-drive-sapphic-cinematic-history/
]]>d7f6a6a7-5a81-4d90-868f-8a6e19d9182dTue, 10 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtWhen it comes to erotic thrillers, Mulholland Drive (2001) is one of the classics — and given that it opens with a serendipitous sapphic love story between a Hollywood hopeful and an amnesiac A-list actress, it felt like a must-do for this year's...https://www.radiotimes.com/movies/mulholland-drive-explained/https://www.mulholland-drive.net/studies/swap.htmhttps://screenrant.com/mulholland-drive-behind-scenes-facts-david-lynch-hollywood-satire/https://theasc.com/articles/mulholland-drive-cinematic-journeyhttps://medium.com/outtake/in-plain-sight-the-hidden-symbolism-in-mulholland-drive-4183752813e1https://screenrant.com/interpretations-of-mulholland-drive/https://medium.com/@ashfaq.mf/metaphor-in-mulholland-drive-2dcfbb029271https://afterellen.com/importance-mulholland-drive-sapphic-cinematic-history/
]]>7574false5239fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-hunger-1983-eternal-lover-girl-ft-queer-cinema-catchup--75480052Queer Cinema Catchup on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Check out Allison and Joe's new episodes every Thursday on Apple and Spotify. References: https://www.pastemagazine.com/movies/david-bowie/the-hunger-lesbian-vampirehttps://insessionfilm.com/the-hidden-tragedy-of-tony-scotts-the-hunger/https://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3492502/horror-queers-hunger-lesbian-sex/https://btchflcks.com/2013/10/a-study-in-contrasts-the-hunger.html https://btchflcks.com/2015/10/nine-pretty-great-lesbian-vampire-movies.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sekhmethttps://www.per-spex.com/articles/2020/10/25/the-hunger-and-the-bauhaus-movementhttps://dagondogs.com/posts/the-hunger-1983-arcane-visions]]>7a9716cb-5378-484d-84e0-952236ae89c7Tue, 03 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtHappy Pride, Spookies! It's that time of year again where we become our strongest, gayest, most fabulous selves, and this month we're celebrating with Homoerotic Thriller Pride. To kick things off, we're covering The Hunger (1983), a bloodsucking...Queer Cinema Catchup on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Check out Allison and Joe's new episodes every Thursday on Apple and Spotify. References: https://www.pastemagazine.com/movies/david-bowie/the-hunger-lesbian-vampirehttps://insessionfilm.com/the-hidden-tragedy-of-tony-scotts-the-hunger/https://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3492502/horror-queers-hunger-lesbian-sex/https://btchflcks.com/2013/10/a-study-in-contrasts-the-hunger.html https://btchflcks.com/2015/10/nine-pretty-great-lesbian-vampire-movies.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sekhmethttps://www.per-spex.com/articles/2020/10/25/the-hunger-and-the-bauhaus-movementhttps://dagondogs.com/posts/the-hunger-1983-arcane-visions]]>8106falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mandy-2018-gooey-guys-leather-daddies--75480058https://mandysoundtrack.bandcamp.com/album/amulet-of-the-weeping-maze-from-the-mandy-original-motion-picture-soundtrackhttps://www.reddit.com/r/horror/comments/9g1skw/piecing_together_some_of_the_horror_influences_on/https://www.reddit.com/r/TrueFilm/comments/ahhn4j/does_anyone_have_any_theories_on_the_meaning_of/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarantula_hawkhttps://nofilmschool.com/camp-film-festivalhttps://screenrant.com/nic-cage-mandy-every-80s-movie-reference-explained/https://www.revolvermag.com/culture/mandy-how-heavy-metal-inspired-2018s-most-psychedelic-action-horror-film/https://screenrant.com/mandy-behind-scenes-facts-panos-cosmatos-nicolas-cage-horror-movie/https://www.moviemaker.com/how-they-did-it-panos-cosmatos-mandy/https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3515039/nicolas-cage-character-mandy-inspired-jason-voorhees/https://ew.com/movies/2018/08/10/nicolas-cage-mandy-jason-voorhees/https://www.vulture.com/2018/09/lets-talk-about-the-most-harrowing-scene-in-mandy.html]]>0df14981-f236-4825-a76b-31e76cbce4c4Tue, 27 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtFor our Nic May-ge finale, we saved the best for last. We're finishing off our month-long Cage Rage by delving deep with Mandy (2018), an atmospheric adventure that explores the nature of grief and revenge. Full of rich, saturated colors and '80s rock...https://mandysoundtrack.bandcamp.com/album/amulet-of-the-weeping-maze-from-the-mandy-original-motion-picture-soundtrackhttps://www.reddit.com/r/horror/comments/9g1skw/piecing_together_some_of_the_horror_influences_on/https://www.reddit.com/r/TrueFilm/comments/ahhn4j/does_anyone_have_any_theories_on_the_meaning_of/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarantula_hawkhttps://nofilmschool.com/camp-film-festivalhttps://screenrant.com/nic-cage-mandy-every-80s-movie-reference-explained/https://www.revolvermag.com/culture/mandy-how-heavy-metal-inspired-2018s-most-psychedelic-action-horror-film/https://screenrant.com/mandy-behind-scenes-facts-panos-cosmatos-nicolas-cage-horror-movie/https://www.moviemaker.com/how-they-did-it-panos-cosmatos-mandy/https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3515039/nicolas-cage-character-mandy-inspired-jason-voorhees/https://ew.com/movies/2018/08/10/nicolas-cage-mandy-jason-voorhees/https://www.vulture.com/2018/09/lets-talk-about-the-most-harrowing-scene-in-mandy.html]]>7234false5237fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/drive-angry-2011-breaks-for-pussy--75480020]]>ed67fdd2-5406-41a3-8ef6-727d3ae54813Tue, 20 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtIt’s that time of year, Spookies! Sydney’s back in town, and that means we get to record another very special in-person episode, and this one’s all about Drive Angry (2011). For our third installment of NIC MAY-GE, we’re focusing on a...]]>6419false5236fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mom-and-dad-2017-anal-beads--75480048https://www.filminquiry.com/interview-brian-taylor-mom-and-dad/https://rue-morgue.com/exclusive-interview-mom-dad-writer-director-brian-taylor-on-killing-kids-nicolas-cages-madness-and-more/
]]>872fb11e-50a9-437f-b5d4-47808c4a58f7Tue, 13 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtThey say there's no love like the kind you get from your parents — except for maybe in Mom and Dad (2017). For our second installment of NIC MAY-GE, we're leaving the coast behind and heading deep into the suburbs... and a world where mothers and...https://www.filminquiry.com/interview-brian-taylor-mom-and-dad/https://rue-morgue.com/exclusive-interview-mom-dad-writer-director-brian-taylor-on-killing-kids-nicolas-cages-madness-and-more/
]]>5694false5235fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wicker-man-2006-to-bee-or-not-to-bee--75480025https://youtu.be/rvMwSrh0aGs?si=usPemjSOs6lneKgwhttps://collider.com/why-is-the-wicker-man-2006-so-bad-nicolas-cage/https://www.nathanrabin.com/happy-place/2022/2/22/the-wicker-man-is-a-gloriously-unhinged-cult-classic-thats-one-of-the-best-bad-movies-ever-madehttps://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3576363/second-chances-wicker-man-remake-misunderstood-gem-just-plain-bad/https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a39510660/nicolas-cage-defends-wicker-man-bees-scene/https://screenrant.com/wicker-man-malus-bees-failed-ritual-theory/https://beeculture.com/the-wicker-man-the-eye-of-the-beholder/https://www.speakupaskanswer.com/blog/2014/07/22/the-wicker-man-2006https://decentfilms.com/reviews/wickerman2006https://www.facultyofhorror.com/2015/04/episode-26-mother-lover-matriarchy-in-the-wicker-man-1973-2006-and-paranormal-activity-3-2011/https://ttkmeup.com/blog/2020/4/24/the-wicker-man-hilariously-hating-women-since-2006]]>3fa42783-8d95-40b8-9a19-3788c058df5fTue, 06 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtWhen one theme month ends, another begins — or at least that's the way it goes at Spooky Tuesday these days. Next up? NIC MAY-GE, a.k.a. four weeks of scary movies all dedicated to the works of Nicolas Cage. We're kicking things off with The Wicker...https://youtu.be/rvMwSrh0aGs?si=usPemjSOs6lneKgwhttps://collider.com/why-is-the-wicker-man-2006-so-bad-nicolas-cage/https://www.nathanrabin.com/happy-place/2022/2/22/the-wicker-man-is-a-gloriously-unhinged-cult-classic-thats-one-of-the-best-bad-movies-ever-madehttps://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3576363/second-chances-wicker-man-remake-misunderstood-gem-just-plain-bad/https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a39510660/nicolas-cage-defends-wicker-man-bees-scene/https://screenrant.com/wicker-man-malus-bees-failed-ritual-theory/https://beeculture.com/the-wicker-man-the-eye-of-the-beholder/https://www.speakupaskanswer.com/blog/2014/07/22/the-wicker-man-2006https://decentfilms.com/reviews/wickerman2006https://www.facultyofhorror.com/2015/04/episode-26-mother-lover-matriarchy-in-the-wicker-man-1973-2006-and-paranormal-activity-3-2011/https://ttkmeup.com/blog/2020/4/24/the-wicker-man-hilariously-hating-women-since-2006]]>6247true5234fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rise-of-the-planet-of-the-apes-2011-aped-out--75480080https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/16wybuq/references_to_previous_planet_of_the_apes/?share_id=zK4W7bipDGZBgl59VSCjX&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf&utm_source=share&utm_term=4]]>f02f8be4-6a55-4c87-b1d7-a767b12d105eTue, 29 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtYou did it, Spookies! You survived PLANET OF THE APE-RIL! So to celebrate, we thought we'd spend our final installment exploring the new era of the franchise. In many ways, Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011) is as much a prequel as it is a reboot,...https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/16wybuq/references_to_previous_planet_of_the_apes/?share_id=zK4W7bipDGZBgl59VSCjX&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf&utm_source=share&utm_term=4]]>6864true5433fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/planet-of-the-apes-2001-waifish-chimpanzee--75480078https://www.arkinspace.com/2014/08/the-mystery-of-orangutan-flange.htmlhttps://ew.com/gallery/planet-of-the-apes-behind-the-makeup/https://planetoftheapes.fandom.com/wiki/Planet_of_the_Apes_(2001)_Concept_Art_%26_Costume_Testshttps://collider.com/planet-of-the-apes-tim-burton-why-its-good/]]>03f40f4a-2799-43f5-8846-a1bb743a8097Tue, 22 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtAlright, Spookies, we finally finished making our way through the OG flicks, which means it's time to start talking reboots. That's right, we've circled so far through PLANET OF THE APE-RIL that we're now right back at the beginning with Planet of the...https://www.arkinspace.com/2014/08/the-mystery-of-orangutan-flange.htmlhttps://ew.com/gallery/planet-of-the-apes-behind-the-makeup/https://planetoftheapes.fandom.com/wiki/Planet_of_the_Apes_(2001)_Concept_Art_%26_Costume_Testshttps://collider.com/planet-of-the-apes-tim-burton-why-its-good/]]>7071true5432fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/conquest-of-the-planet-of-the-apes-1972-and-battle-for-the-planet-of-the-apes-1973-ape-jesus--75480038Original Conquest of the Planet of the Apes EndingBehind the Planet of the Apes DocumentaryConquest of the Planet of the Apes ScriptBattle for the Planet of the Apes Scripthttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watts_riots]]>863a0739-1042-4ff7-9c84-94371267e04eTue, 15 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtWe're halfway through PLANET OF THE APE-RIL, Spookies! And we've just about worked our way through all of the originals. This week on Spooky Tuesday, we're wrapping up that portion of our Planet of the Apes theme month as we cover Conquest of the...Original Conquest of the Planet of the Apes EndingBehind the Planet of the Apes DocumentaryConquest of the Planet of the Apes ScriptBattle for the Planet of the Apes Scripthttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watts_riots]]>8524false5431fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/escape-from-the-planet-of-the-apes-1971-tiny-sprinkle-of-ape-bortion--75480064https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/why-escape-from-the-planet-of-the-apes-was-ahead-of-its-time/http://www.potamediaarchive.com/EPTR.htm]]>bcd3cfdc-e2a5-4827-a149-757ab4bf9311Tue, 08 Apr 2025 07:00:58 +0000Monica HeidtNot sure how more Planet of the Apes could possibly play out after the end of that last movie? Don't worry, that's a recurring theme for this franchise, but new sequels kept getting sold nonetheless — and Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971) is...https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/why-escape-from-the-planet-of-the-apes-was-ahead-of-its-time/http://www.potamediaarchive.com/EPTR.htm]]>6957true5230fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/planet-of-the-apes-1968-and-beneath-the-planet-of-the-apes-1970-nuclear-fallout-new-yorkers-ft-ashley-reese--75480059Instagram and Twitter. You can check out her Substack newsletter, Bad Brain, here. References:https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2014/05/religious-right-real-origins-107133/https://www.loc.gov/static/programs/national-film-preservation-board/documents/planet_apes.pdfhttps://roxannebsaiso.medium.com/planet-of-the-apes-1968-92df49cf3f05https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2017/07/163146/planet-of-the-apes-racism-skin-color-stereotypeshttps://www.britannica.com/topic/Tet-Offensivehttps://www.cfr.org/timeline/us-russia-nuclear-arms-controlhttps://thegrio.com/2011/08/05/the-racial-politics-behind-planet-of-the-apes/https://www.film89.co.uk/beneath-the-planet-of-the-apes-1970-an-end-times-allegory/The Simpsons' Planet of the Apes MusicalDave Chappelle on Planet of the Apes]]>5adf6ab0-c70a-4801-9601-2f1c9b4c46cfTue, 01 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtSpookies, this latest theme month has been nearly a year in the making, which is why we're so excited to finally welcome you to PLANET OF THE APE-RIL. Utilizing all five weeks of April, we're taking you on a journey through space, time, and one of...Instagram and Twitter. You can check out her Substack newsletter, Bad Brain, here. References:https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2014/05/religious-right-real-origins-107133/https://www.loc.gov/static/programs/national-film-preservation-board/documents/planet_apes.pdfhttps://roxannebsaiso.medium.com/planet-of-the-apes-1968-92df49cf3f05https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2017/07/163146/planet-of-the-apes-racism-skin-color-stereotypeshttps://www.britannica.com/topic/Tet-Offensivehttps://www.cfr.org/timeline/us-russia-nuclear-arms-controlhttps://thegrio.com/2011/08/05/the-racial-politics-behind-planet-of-the-apes/https://www.film89.co.uk/beneath-the-planet-of-the-apes-1970-an-end-times-allegory/The Simpsons' Planet of the Apes MusicalDave Chappelle on Planet of the Apes]]>8852true5229fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/queen-of-the-damned-2002-3-000-5-000-goths--75480082Cher "Dressed to Kill" Music VideoCorpse Bride x Mitski EditI'm With You - Avril Lavigne Music Videohttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Vampire_Lestathttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Queen_of_the_Damnedhttps://screenrant.com/how-stuart-townsend-was-cast-in-queen-of-the-damned/https://numetalagenda.com/feature/22-years-of-queen-of-the-damned/https://www.dreadcentral.com/editorials/454069/its-time-for-a-queen-of-the-damned-renaissance/https://www.vulture.com/2021/10/an-oral-history-of-queen-of-the-damned.html]]>80c16648-fb29-4ec1-a07b-c2db471c85ecTue, 25 Mar 2025 07:00:02 +0000Monica HeidtIt feels like just yesterday we started Retroactive Y2K month, but tragically it's already time to bring it to an end. That said, just like with the original Y2K, we're ready to party like there's no tomorrow, which is why we brought in Queen of the...Cher "Dressed to Kill" Music VideoCorpse Bride x Mitski EditI'm With You - Avril Lavigne Music Videohttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Vampire_Lestathttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Queen_of_the_Damnedhttps://screenrant.com/how-stuart-townsend-was-cast-in-queen-of-the-damned/https://numetalagenda.com/feature/22-years-of-queen-of-the-damned/https://www.dreadcentral.com/editorials/454069/its-time-for-a-queen-of-the-damned-renaissance/https://www.vulture.com/2021/10/an-oral-history-of-queen-of-the-damned.html]]>7079true5228fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ginger-snaps-2000-your-favorite-horror-movie-s-favorite-horror-movie--75480032https://youtu.be/0grukrSbiwM?si=3uLbrLvK3o4hmbIhhttps://x.com/mudbuckle/status/1817412371880833151https://www.theguardian.com/film/2021/oct/25/werewolf-thelma-and-louise-how-we-made-cult-horror-ginger-snaps-scarlet-johansson-boycotthttps://thiswitchwrites.home.blog/2019/12/28/ginger-snaps-and-the-impossible-task-of-growing-up-female/https://bloodlettermag.com/ginger-snaps-and-the-possession-of-womanhood/https://medium.com/@wewillbethestars/together-forever-sisterhood-and-femininity-in-ginger-snaps-women-in-horror-series-64adcbfeda7dhttps://wearethemutants.com/2020/10/08/sister-lovers-the-curse-of-queerness-in-ginger-snaps/https://x.com/retrocvnty/status/1894105708385145171]]>bb7f3121-a177-48a3-ba32-cbe7e36dfed2Tue, 18 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtIf you've seen Ginger Snaps (2000), you know it was a movie pretty much made for Spooky Tuesday — so it's kind of a shock that it's taken us this long to get around to it. But when it comes to ending the WW part of WWVVSDE (Werewolf vs. Vampire...https://youtu.be/0grukrSbiwM?si=3uLbrLvK3o4hmbIhhttps://x.com/mudbuckle/status/1817412371880833151https://www.theguardian.com/film/2021/oct/25/werewolf-thelma-and-louise-how-we-made-cult-horror-ginger-snaps-scarlet-johansson-boycotthttps://thiswitchwrites.home.blog/2019/12/28/ginger-snaps-and-the-impossible-task-of-growing-up-female/https://bloodlettermag.com/ginger-snaps-and-the-possession-of-womanhood/https://medium.com/@wewillbethestars/together-forever-sisterhood-and-femininity-in-ginger-snaps-women-in-horror-series-64adcbfeda7dhttps://wearethemutants.com/2020/10/08/sister-lovers-the-curse-of-queerness-in-ginger-snaps/https://x.com/retrocvnty/status/1894105708385145171]]>7006true5227fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/silent-hill-2006-game-heads--75480021https://forum.rpg.net/index.php?threads/silent-hill-the-movie-someone-explain-what-i-just-watched.535467/https://gamerant.com/silent-hill-movie-ending-explained/https://www.slashfilm.com/648175/silent-hill-ending-explained-no-one-leaves-silent-hill/https://screenrant.com/silent-hill-movie-true-story-real-town-history-explained/]]>67a1901d-beab-4ad6-aa8f-ddc8b4fae338Tue, 11 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtWe're not exactly big game heads over here at Spooky Tuesday, but that doesn't mean we can't get down with a good video game adaptation. This week, we're playing along with our quarterly Patreon pick by covering Silent Hill (2006), a movie attempting...https://forum.rpg.net/index.php?threads/silent-hill-the-movie-someone-explain-what-i-just-watched.535467/https://gamerant.com/silent-hill-movie-ending-explained/https://www.slashfilm.com/648175/silent-hill-ending-explained-no-one-leaves-silent-hill/https://screenrant.com/silent-hill-movie-true-story-real-town-history-explained/]]>8114true5226fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/corpse-bride-2005-always-a-corpse-bridesmaid--75480063https://youtu.be/49HqqPo0_-M?si=7YKV7MQTZe6GXXUQhttps://youtu.be/kpjxILfBV60?si=-BP6lDXtnZEz7tx1https://youtu.be/EDkfu2tHBS4?si=Z6PTmp1HCAJhekkQhttps://youtu.be/EDkfu2tHBS4?si=WqdvSrxqFft9fQYz]]>5d534675-fbbd-4cee-911b-7351c5f833f7Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtSpookies, it's time to fulfill the final part of a deal made all the way back in October. To complete our children's horror trifecta (and the second half of a long-separated Tim Burton TwosWeeks), we're throwing it back to Corpse Bride (2005), an...https://youtu.be/49HqqPo0_-M?si=7YKV7MQTZe6GXXUQhttps://youtu.be/kpjxILfBV60?si=-BP6lDXtnZEz7tx1https://youtu.be/EDkfu2tHBS4?si=Z6PTmp1HCAJhekkQhttps://youtu.be/EDkfu2tHBS4?si=WqdvSrxqFft9fQYz]]>5809true5225fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-shape-of-water-2017-fish-sex-vibe--75480076https://www.criterion.com/current/posts/8650-the-shape-of-water-a-touch-of-the-unknown?srsltid=AfmBOopUJPk7mRzVCH4vnyCxNKG9Sq_tRKX7sSIFDxkmonNrNu6LLa0Ehttps://www.screendaily.com/features/guillermo-del-toro-on-how-the-shape-of-water-reflects-todays-casual-racism-and-sexism/5124817.articlehttps://www.stanwinstonschool.com/blog/revealing-creative-process-behind-the-shape-of-water-creature-legacy-effectshttps://variety.com/2018/artisans/news/how-guillermo-del-toro-shape-of-water-robert-redford-1202666047/https://www.vox.com/culture/2017/9/12/16288080/shape-of-water-del-toro-review-best-picturehttps://medium.com/the-blog-in-the-woods/the-shape-of-water-a-monster-of-a-love-story-1ab7e94db16ehttps://reactormag.com/i-belong-where-the-people-are-disability-and-the-shape-of-water/https://www.huffpost.com/entry/shape-of-water-offensive-to-people-with-disabilities_n_5a8b798de4b0a1d0e12c48fchttps://www.cbc.ca/radio/day6/episode-379-populism-in-italy-s-elections-greenland-s-ice-melt-the-shape-of-water-ode-to-cds-and-more-1.4555633/what-the-shape-of-water-gets-wrong-about-disability-1.4555657https://vocal.media/geeks/the-shape-of-water-dream-dance-is-the-best-scene-of-2017https://spookytuesdaypod.tumblr.com/post/688611957921792000/ok-wait-bc-im-not-saying-finding-nemo-jacked]]>01c91e9a-dee6-4e11-a607-0f80c99f939aTue, 25 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtAll good things must come to an end, Spookies, but we wanted to send Monster Fucker February off with a beautiful goodbye. That's why we decided to close out this month's theme by covering The Shape of Water (2017), Guillermo del Toro's...https://www.criterion.com/current/posts/8650-the-shape-of-water-a-touch-of-the-unknown?srsltid=AfmBOopUJPk7mRzVCH4vnyCxNKG9Sq_tRKX7sSIFDxkmonNrNu6LLa0Ehttps://www.screendaily.com/features/guillermo-del-toro-on-how-the-shape-of-water-reflects-todays-casual-racism-and-sexism/5124817.articlehttps://www.stanwinstonschool.com/blog/revealing-creative-process-behind-the-shape-of-water-creature-legacy-effectshttps://variety.com/2018/artisans/news/how-guillermo-del-toro-shape-of-water-robert-redford-1202666047/https://www.vox.com/culture/2017/9/12/16288080/shape-of-water-del-toro-review-best-picturehttps://medium.com/the-blog-in-the-woods/the-shape-of-water-a-monster-of-a-love-story-1ab7e94db16ehttps://reactormag.com/i-belong-where-the-people-are-disability-and-the-shape-of-water/https://www.huffpost.com/entry/shape-of-water-offensive-to-people-with-disabilities_n_5a8b798de4b0a1d0e12c48fchttps://www.cbc.ca/radio/day6/episode-379-populism-in-italy-s-elections-greenland-s-ice-melt-the-shape-of-water-ode-to-cds-and-more-1.4555633/what-the-shape-of-water-gets-wrong-about-disability-1.4555657https://vocal.media/geeks/the-shape-of-water-dream-dance-is-the-best-scene-of-2017https://spookytuesdaypod.tumblr.com/post/688611957921792000/ok-wait-bc-im-not-saying-finding-nemo-jacked]]>6657true5224fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/splice-2009-instant-abomination--75480084https://makesomelove.livejournal.com/227249.htmlhttps://www.wired.com/2010/06/splice-mutant/https://www.ign.com/articles/2010/07/23/splice-the-evolution-of-drenhttps://screenrant.com/vincenzo-natali-splice-classic-monster-movie-frankenstein/https://screenrant.com/spice-movie-real-inspiration-explained/https://www.treehugger.com/animals-can-change-their-sex-4869361https://www.sarahaband.com/product-page/vacanti-mouse]]>dc0d8c03-8ddf-4920-84db-7aa5ec33b7cfTue, 18 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtHere at Spooky Tuesday, we go through the highs and lows of horror — and when you fit the theme, you fit the theme, which is how Splice (2009) ended up on our schedule for Monster Fucker February. Whether you've never heard of it, were scandalized...https://makesomelove.livejournal.com/227249.htmlhttps://www.wired.com/2010/06/splice-mutant/https://www.ign.com/articles/2010/07/23/splice-the-evolution-of-drenhttps://screenrant.com/vincenzo-natali-splice-classic-monster-movie-frankenstein/https://screenrant.com/spice-movie-real-inspiration-explained/https://www.treehugger.com/animals-can-change-their-sex-4869361https://www.sarahaband.com/product-page/vacanti-mouse]]>6685false5223fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-animal-2023-eggrotica--75480086Shelley Duval's Faerie Tale Theatre: Beauty and the Beasthttps://www.dreadcentral.com/news/446611/my-animal-stars-amandla-stenberg-and-bobbi-salvor-menuez-talk-their-queer-new-werewolf-horror/https://www.dreadcentral.com/interviews/462854/my-animal-actors-bobbi-salvor-menuez-and-amandla-stenberg-on-this-horror-classic/https://screenrant.com/my-animal-director-amandla-stenberg-chemistry-sundance/https://www.them.us/story/my-animal-movie-jacqueline-castel-interviewFried or Fertilized Music VideoLemme Smang It Music Video]]>3f92c9db-27eb-4f34-8f63-7513994893a4Tue, 11 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtWhen we went hunting for the right second movie to satisfy our confluence of themes — Werewolf vs. Vampire Seasonal Depression Event (WWVVSDE) and Monster Fucker February — we knew we had a tricky task ahead of us. Luckily, a quick Google search lead...Shelley Duval's Faerie Tale Theatre: Beauty and the Beasthttps://www.dreadcentral.com/news/446611/my-animal-stars-amandla-stenberg-and-bobbi-salvor-menuez-talk-their-queer-new-werewolf-horror/https://www.dreadcentral.com/interviews/462854/my-animal-actors-bobbi-salvor-menuez-and-amandla-stenberg-on-this-horror-classic/https://screenrant.com/my-animal-director-amandla-stenberg-chemistry-sundance/https://www.them.us/story/my-animal-movie-jacqueline-castel-interviewFried or Fertilized Music VideoLemme Smang It Music Video]]>6845false5222fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nosferatu-2024-crrrazy-styleee--75480026Smithsonian Maghttps://time.com/7202756/nosferatu-robert-eggers-interview/https://www.creativescreenwriting.com/robert-eggers-reworked-nosferatu-for-decades-before-deciding-to-make-it-ellens-story/www.gamesradar.comhttps://youtu.be/xl1UKp5K_A0?si=06sMfyEBJ983fL5whttps://www.theverge.com/2024/12/20/24322594/robert-eggers-nosferatu-interviewhttps://screenrant.com/nosferatu-love-triangle-ellen-thomas-count-orlok-explainer/https://www.dreadcentral.com/editorials/519187/robert-eggers-nosferatu-rejects-eroticism-to-portray-a-harrowing-reality/https://www.cbr.com/ellen-nosferatu-connection-explained/https://youtu.be/PHdVBjDm-UA?si=SXZs9rR_eK90Tc_fhttps://youtu.be/BWfMBSNF2eU?si=23xZMtgYq6ALw2dUhttps://youtu.be/wHGOhaXNqiM?si=5hRmDXyLenYYoggbhttps://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/nosferatu-robert-eggers-making-count-orlok-a-monster-againhttps://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/the-haunting-history-behind-nosferatuhttps://variety.com/2025/artisans/news/bill-skarsgard-nosferatu-transformation-makeup-mustache-count-orlok-1236249285/https://www.forbes.com/sites/danidiplacido/2025/01/10/the-occult-history-of-nosferatu-explained/https://www.studentfilmjournal.co.uk/jan-23-articles/nosferatuhttps://screenrant.com/nosferatu-count-orlok-vampire-solomonari-romanian-folklore-explainer/
]]>d878b482-e0df-41d8-b373-e74054c20637Tue, 04 Feb 2025 08:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtBack in December, Nosferatu (2024) was the movie that launched a million memes, and we're ready to join the fun here at Spooky Tuesday. But we're not just covering Robert Eggers's latest paranormal period piece on our new episode, we're also...Smithsonian Maghttps://time.com/7202756/nosferatu-robert-eggers-interview/https://www.creativescreenwriting.com/robert-eggers-reworked-nosferatu-for-decades-before-deciding-to-make-it-ellens-story/www.gamesradar.comhttps://youtu.be/xl1UKp5K_A0?si=06sMfyEBJ983fL5whttps://www.theverge.com/2024/12/20/24322594/robert-eggers-nosferatu-interviewhttps://screenrant.com/nosferatu-love-triangle-ellen-thomas-count-orlok-explainer/https://www.dreadcentral.com/editorials/519187/robert-eggers-nosferatu-rejects-eroticism-to-portray-a-harrowing-reality/https://www.cbr.com/ellen-nosferatu-connection-explained/https://youtu.be/PHdVBjDm-UA?si=SXZs9rR_eK90Tc_fhttps://youtu.be/BWfMBSNF2eU?si=23xZMtgYq6ALw2dUhttps://youtu.be/wHGOhaXNqiM?si=5hRmDXyLenYYoggbhttps://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/nosferatu-robert-eggers-making-count-orlok-a-monster-againhttps://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/the-haunting-history-behind-nosferatuhttps://variety.com/2025/artisans/news/bill-skarsgard-nosferatu-transformation-makeup-mustache-count-orlok-1236249285/5221fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-re-next-2011-hunger-games-for-wasps-ft-joey-medina--75480087Instagram and Twitter. You can learn more about him on his website and check out some of his work on Collider. References:https://horrorobsessive.com/2022/10/20/youre-next-still-holds-up-over-10-years-later/https://collider.com/youre-next-sequel/https://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3659927/10-years-later-youre-next-quintessential-horror-film-millennials/]]>d458cc80-4f42-4c2d-b75f-bc648163ac53Tue, 28 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtSpookies, you've been asking us to cover this one for a while — but maybe we were just waiting to find the right guest to bring home to meet the family. This week, we're covering You're Next (2011) with Joey Medina, a queer horror lover and journalist...Instagram and Twitter. You can learn more about him on his website and check out some of his work on Collider. References:https://horrorobsessive.com/2022/10/20/youre-next-still-holds-up-over-10-years-later/https://collider.com/youre-next-sequel/https://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3659927/10-years-later-youre-next-quintessential-horror-film-millennials/]]>7598false5220fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/scooby-doo-2002-sugar-fucking-ray--75480094https://www.indiewire.com/features/commentary/how-2002-scooby-doo-movie-raised-entire-generation-bisexuals-1235037327/https://www.indiewire.com/features/general/james-gunn-studio-rejected-velma-gay-scooby-doo-1234572972/https://screenrant.com/scooby-doo-r-rated-cut-deleted-scenes-details/https://www.tiktok.com/@fredagainagain/video/7194934369138543878?_r=1&_t=ZT-8t7jKlKPg1mhttps://people.com/tv/sarah-michelle-gellar-freddie-prinze-jr-relationship-timeline/Historical Evidence that Velma is LESBIAN!!!!https://www.reddit.com/r/Scoobydoo/comments/1emrega/its_unlikely_anyone_expected_scooby_to_bring_up/Deleted Scenes: https://youtu.be/dIgLWY7fF24?si=Uw37tNhBMP3FjPyAThe Many Loves of Dobie Gillis: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0052490/?ref_=tt_mv_close]]>f924881b-eecc-414a-b340-07eaa8541047Tue, 21 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtThis week's pick has been on our Matty Lilly Birthday Episode Wish List for years — and now it's finally time for Scooby-Doo (2002) to have its day on Spooky Island. A live-action flick with an iconic cast that brings one of television's most famous...https://www.indiewire.com/features/commentary/how-2002-scooby-doo-movie-raised-entire-generation-bisexuals-1235037327/https://www.indiewire.com/features/general/james-gunn-studio-rejected-velma-gay-scooby-doo-1234572972/https://screenrant.com/scooby-doo-r-rated-cut-deleted-scenes-details/https://www.tiktok.com/@fredagainagain/video/7194934369138543878?_r=1&_t=ZT-8t7jKlKPg1mhttps://people.com/tv/sarah-michelle-gellar-freddie-prinze-jr-relationship-timeline/Historical Evidence that Velma is LESBIAN!!!!https://www.reddit.com/r/Scoobydoo/comments/1emrega/its_unlikely_anyone_expected_scooby_to_bring_up/Deleted Scenes: https://youtu.be/dIgLWY7fF24?si=Uw37tNhBMP3FjPyAThe Many Loves of Dobie Gillis: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0052490/?ref_=tt_mv_close]]>8046true5219fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/30-days-of-night-2007-30-lays-of-night--75480039https://collider.com/30-days-of-night-action-horror-genre/https://www.wateronline.com/doc/the-true-story-of-monsters-in-barrow-alaska-0001https://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3648186/revisiting-dark-thrills-30-days-night/https://halloweenyearround.wordpress.com/2022/10/19/15-fun-facts-about-30-days-of-night/https://screenrant.com/30-days-night-movie-vampires-explained-major-differences/
]]>468e1980-14db-496e-a5f0-a8896b9ebd6eTue, 14 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtHold up — did we just travel through time? Somehow, it is simultaneously both January and Novembleak as we cover Josh Hartnett's 30 Days of Night (2007), this month's second entry into WWVVSDE (Werewolf vs. Vampire Seasonal Depression Event). Messy...https://collider.com/30-days-of-night-action-horror-genre/https://www.wateronline.com/doc/the-true-story-of-monsters-in-barrow-alaska-0001https://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3648186/revisiting-dark-thrills-30-days-night/https://halloweenyearround.wordpress.com/2022/10/19/15-fun-facts-about-30-days-of-night/https://screenrant.com/30-days-night-movie-vampires-explained-major-differences/
]]>6633true5218fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-american-werewolf-in-london-1981-ho-rror-ro-m-co-m--75480023https://www.jewcy.com/arts-and-culture/whats-jewish-werewolves/https://www.theguardian.com/film/2017/jun/12/how-we-made-an-american-werewolf-in-london-john-landishttps://jackedinmovies.com/article/behind-the-scene-tales-from-an-american-werewolf-in-london/https://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3609546/an-american-werewolf-in-london-iconic-transformation-came-80s/https://collider.com/an-american-werewolf-in-london-ending-explained/https://screenrant.com/american-werewolf-london-trivia/https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/wtf-moments-the-zombie-nazi-massacre-in-an-american-werewolf-in-londonhttps://www.kindertrauma.com/an-american-werewolf-in-london/David Naughton's Dr. Pepper commercial]]>545174ab-8c29-452c-8e09-3d6ef666c9ddTue, 07 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtWait a second... Has one of the most famous monster movies in horror actually been a HoRoCo all along? Now that a new month is here (welcome to 2025, everybody!), we're continuing WWVVSDE (Werewolf vs. Vampire Seasonal Depression Event) with An...https://www.jewcy.com/arts-and-culture/whats-jewish-werewolves/https://www.theguardian.com/film/2017/jun/12/how-we-made-an-american-werewolf-in-london-john-landishttps://jackedinmovies.com/article/behind-the-scene-tales-from-an-american-werewolf-in-london/https://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3609546/an-american-werewolf-in-london-iconic-transformation-came-80s/https://collider.com/an-american-werewolf-in-london-ending-explained/https://screenrant.com/american-werewolf-london-trivia/https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/wtf-moments-the-zombie-nazi-massacre-in-an-american-werewolf-in-londonhttps://www.kindertrauma.com/an-american-werewolf-in-london/David Naughton's Dr. Pepper commercial]]>7006true5217fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-harry-met-sally-1989-fake-orgasm-in-the-first-2-mins--75480042Cowboy Table]]>ec2cd890-05cf-4548-8a2d-6ebae536f840Tue, 31 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtA new year is right around the corner, Spookies, and you're going to want to start it off right. That's why we're ending our 2024 by watching quite possibly the *best* New Year's Eve movie of all time. For our December Fifth Tuesday, we're cuddling up...Cowboy Table]]>5640false5216fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-nightmare-before-christmas-1993-christmas-isn-t-a-phase-mom--75480054https://youtu.be/XbPCwc_Cdz0?si=EBndHeDe3ChtHgDZDeep Sea Fish That Looks Like Zero: https://youtu.be/izko8eu0HqA?si=KgrMG1uyd53H3EuOhttps://faroutmagazine.co.uk/the-painstakingly-long-production-of-the-nightmare-before-christmas/https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/31/entertainment/nightmare-before-christmas-30th-anniversary-disney-cec/index.htmlhttps://houstonsymphony.org/31-years-of-frights-and-fun-the-story-of-tim-burtons-the-nightmare-before-christmas/https://www.slashfilm.com/577533/the-nightmare-before-christmas-the-nightmare-before-christmas-is-oogie-boogie-racist/ https://feministdisney.tumblr.com/post/13839965615/the-nightmare-before-christmas-not-ho-ho-rrifying ]]>51a991e6-4df9-4eb1-8411-e45597a4b3eaTue, 24 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtAny goth kid, past or present, could tell you this truth: The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) pretty much IS the reason for the season. It's the perfect transition movie from Halloween to the holidays, and from September to January, there's no wrong...https://youtu.be/XbPCwc_Cdz0?si=EBndHeDe3ChtHgDZDeep Sea Fish That Looks Like Zero: https://youtu.be/izko8eu0HqA?si=KgrMG1uyd53H3EuOhttps://faroutmagazine.co.uk/the-painstakingly-long-production-of-the-nightmare-before-christmas/https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/31/entertainment/nightmare-before-christmas-30th-anniversary-disney-cec/index.htmlhttps://houstonsymphony.org/31-years-of-frights-and-fun-the-story-of-tim-burtons-the-nightmare-before-christmas/https://www.slashfilm.com/577533/the-nightmare-before-christmas-the-nightmare-before-christmas-is-oogie-boogie-racist/ https://feministdisney.tumblr.com/post/13839965615/the-nightmare-before-christmas-not-ho-ho-rrifying ]]>5994false5215fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/underworld-2003-monster-fucker-for-werewolves--75480024https://swampflix.com/2019/10/28/the-true-battle-in-underworld-2003-wasnt-vampires-vs-werewolves-it-was-practical-effects-vs-cgi/https://www.awn.com/vfxworld/evolving-vfx-underworld]]>99c5e745-e93b-458b-8865-34bb6e7dfc0cTue, 17 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtSorry we left you in the lurch for a couple weeks there, Spookies! Thankfully, we're back in full force with a new installment of Werewolf vs. Vampire Seasonal Depression Event (WWVVSDE). Another early-aughts monster movie featuring Kate Beckinsale,...https://swampflix.com/2019/10/28/the-true-battle-in-underworld-2003-wasnt-vampires-vs-werewolves-it-was-practical-effects-vs-cgi/https://www.awn.com/vfxworld/evolving-vfx-underworld]]>6510false5214fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/thanksgiving-2023-dead-mommy-traumy--75480107https://variety.com/2024/film/columns/thanksgiving-2-addison-rae-eli-roth-1236099017/]]>402f1789-62ed-4b81-8c0f-f6bd6ba65211Tue, 26 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtAfter covering the Grindhouse double feature last year — trailers included, of course — we were primed and ready to get Thanksgiving (2023) on our schedule. Unfortunately, we came around to the idea just a few weeks too late… and this flick sort of...https://variety.com/2024/film/columns/thanksgiving-2-addison-rae-eli-roth-1236099017/]]>6515false5213fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/smile-2022-is-everything-okay-bestie--75480089https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZN2tXY2R9shttps://variety.com/2024/film/news/kyra-sedgwick-kevin-bacon-family-movie-1236200160/]]>c5b35c70-c1a1-4510-88c5-fe0837cfecd7Tue, 19 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtHeyyyy, bestie. How are you doing after the last few weeks? Feeling any better? Well, we weren’t when we recorded this episode. We were still processing some pretty bad news — but that’s actually sort of to theme. On our newest Spooky Tuesday, we’re...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZN2tXY2R9shttps://variety.com/2024/film/news/kyra-sedgwick-kevin-bacon-family-movie-1236200160/]]>5922false5212fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/van-helsing-2004-be-our-friend-or-die--75480029https://letmegooglethat.com/?q=poophttps://letmegooglethat.com/?q=bat+bagina]]>4acbe441-5fbf-478c-8be7-d58010ab40bfTue, 12 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtSpookies, it’s time for our second installment of WWVVSDE (Werewolf vs. Vampire Seasonal Depression Event), and we’re keeping the party going with Van Helsing (2004). When we realized that Sydney-palooza would bring our girl back to LA this October...https://letmegooglethat.com/?q=poophttps://letmegooglethat.com/?q=bat+bagina]]>7121true5211fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-twilight-saga-new-moon-2009-the-werewolf-vs-vampire-seasonal-depression-movie-ft-sarah-elizabeth-gallagher--75480097TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube and check her out in Rolling Stone's Twilight retrospective here. Her podcast Actually Obsessed drops new episodes every Thursday on Apple and Spotify.References: https://www.burkemuseum.org/static/truth_vs_twilight/facts.htmlhttps://blogs.dal.ca/cinema/2020/05/07/indigenous-representation-in-the-twilight-saga-film-new-moon-by-lily-coles/#:~:text=The%20story%20that%20began%20in,form%20(Weitz%2C%202009).Victoria Deleted Scene: https://www.tiktok.com/@sarahelizabeth_talks/video/7426778752455068974Extended Edition Scene: https://www.reddit.com/r/twilight/comments/vw7qez/primes_new_moon_extended_edition/]]>18cb3918-b6ea-44c7-9cd4-e00a86399071Tue, 05 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtThe days are getting darker, Halloween has come and gone, and winter is right around the corner. If SAD is starting to set in — or just the sads in general — then we've got the perfect cure-all, and it’s The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009). It’s got...TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube and check her out in Rolling Stone's Twilight retrospective here. Her podcast Actually Obsessed drops new episodes every Thursday on Apple and Spotify.References: https://www.burkemuseum.org/static/truth_vs_twilight/facts.htmlhttps://blogs.dal.ca/cinema/2020/05/07/indigenous-representation-in-the-twilight-saga-film-new-moon-by-lily-coles/#:~:text=The%20story%20that%20began%20in,form%20(Weitz%2C%202009).Victoria Deleted Scene: https://www.tiktok.com/@sarahelizabeth_talks/video/7426778752455068974Extended Edition Scene: https://www.reddit.com/r/twilight/comments/vw7qez/primes_new_moon_extended_edition/]]>8013true5210fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/double-double-toil-and-trouble-1993-jacuzzi-jacuzzi-hostage-negotiations--75480100fcbe7586-dff1-4d86-8f10-d5c51534bb9cTue, 29 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtAfter last year’s Halloween Fifth Tuesday, many discussions were had about how to celebrate the occasion again in 2024 — but, ultimately, there was only one answer that everybody was definitely 100% on board about and excited for and agreed to without...5453true5209fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/terrifier-2016-pussy-torture--75480117https://youtu.be/QIprVbrIwKk?si=AmhFPUVW7TZTJQ5zhttps://www.thedailybeast.com/terrifier-actress-on-the-nude-death-scene-that-made-horror-movie-history]]>fd488bd4-0e62-463d-acb7-8b4ded9d6671Tue, 22 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtThe promos for Terrifier 3 claim that Art the Clown is "practically as much of a horror icon as Michael, Jason, and Freddy," and based on what Monica and Sydney saw at Midsummer Scream, that just might be true. We had to check it out for ourselves —...https://youtu.be/QIprVbrIwKk?si=AmhFPUVW7TZTJQ5zhttps://www.thedailybeast.com/terrifier-actress-on-the-nude-death-scene-that-made-horror-movie-history]]>6917true5208fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-substance-2024-let-s-work-it-out-on-the-remix--75480060https://reactormag.com/the-substance-is-a-satirical-body-horror-picture-of-dorian-gray/
https://www.out.com/film/the-substance-gay-movie-review]]>5fca8331-3805-4069-8ae0-28f30b4419eeTue, 15 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtGirl, it's so confusing sometimes to be a girl — especially when you inject yourself with a mysterious substance that splits you into two separate bodies. Such is the case with The Substance (2024), the latest body horror flick dominating the pop...https://reactormag.com/the-substance-is-a-satirical-body-horror-picture-of-dorian-gray/
https://www.out.com/film/the-substance-gay-movie-review]]>7298true5207fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-craft-1996-homophobic-ally--75480101
References:

https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/rachel-true-the-craft-only-black-star-mvps-of-horror-191804543.html

https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-craft-1996]]>0d464c0b-34e1-4a01-91a4-025491f2f2b2Tue, 08 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtCan you believe that we haven't covered The Craft (1996) yet? Despite it being the inspiration behind our original Season 1 episode art, the (oc)cult classic never actually managed to make it onto our schedule. Now that we're in our fifth season, it...
References:

https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/rachel-true-the-craft-only-black-star-mvps-of-horror-191804543.html

https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-craft-1996]]>6908true5206fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-nightmare-on-elm-street-3-dream-warriors-1987-come-and-get-me-bitch-ft-diandra-lazor--75480112
Want more Diandra Lazor? Follow her on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter, and check out all her Fangoria articles and FredHeads: The Documentary here!

References:

https://www.autostraddle.com/a-nightmare-on-elm-street-3-dream-warriors-and-the-horror-of-generational-trauma/

https://screenrant.com/nightmare-elm-street-3-dream-warriors-things-didnt-know/]]>019aa26c-0fb4-48ed-b207-64d271a1b210Tue, 01 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtCan you believe we're kicking off our fifth year of Spooky Tuesday? It's like something out of a dream... which gave us an idea. For the premiere of our latest and greatest season yet, we decided it was time to let our wildest imaginations run away...
Want more Diandra Lazor? Follow her on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter, and check out all her Fangoria articles and FredHeads: The Documentary here!

References:

https://www.autostraddle.com/a-nightmare-on-elm-street-3-dream-warriors-and-the-horror-of-generational-trauma/

https://screenrant.com/nightmare-elm-street-3-dream-warriors-things-didnt-know/]]>7097true5205fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/paranormal-activity-2009-paranormal-activity-2-2010-rage-bait--75480079
It’s not just our season finale — it’s also the last day to order our fall merch! We've got an exciting new merch design available on shirts, sweatshirts, and tote bags(!!!!), and we've also got Spooky Tuesday logo beanies ready to keep your head warm all the way 'til spring. Our shop closes on Tuesday, September 24 at 11:59 p.m., so don’t miss your chance to get your order in. Happy Spooky Season!

CHECK OUT OUR SPOOKY TUESDAY MERCH HERE! https://stores.inkalleyshirts.com/spooky_tuesday_podcast

References:

Alternate Endings: https://youtu.be/qeRzM0NdshA?si=5gH__PgkqcVEw4wt

https://screenrant.com/paranormal-activity-movie-behind-scenes-details-making-trivia/]]>d32bade8-4e99-489b-ab10-b2bfc9dc350eTue, 24 Sep 2024 07:05:30 +0000Monica HeidtDon’t tell us you thought the double features were over! We’re having a two-movie Tuesweek extravaganza here at Spooky Tuesday, and given the fact that this is our Season 4 finale, it only felt right to go out with a bang. That’s why we knew we had to...
It’s not just our season finale — it’s also the last day to order our fall merch! We've got an exciting new merch design available on shirts, sweatshirts, and tote bags(!!!!), and we've also got Spooky Tuesday logo beanies ready to keep your head warm all the way 'til spring. Our shop closes on Tuesday, September 24 at 11:59 p.m., so don’t miss your chance to get your order in. Happy Spooky Season!

CHECK OUT OUR SPOOKY TUESDAY MERCH HERE! https://stores.inkalleyshirts.com/spooky_tuesday_podcast

References:

Alternate Endings: https://youtu.be/qeRzM0NdshA?si=5gH__PgkqcVEw4wt

https://screenrant.com/paranormal-activity-movie-behind-scenes-details-making-trivia/]]>8166true4204fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/happy-death-day-2017-happy-death-day-2u-2019-perfect-double-feature--75480114
Want to join the celebrations? You can buy yourself a spooky little present! We've got an exciting new merch design available on shirts, sweatshirts, and tote bags(!!!!), and we've also got Spooky Tuesday logo beanies ready to keep your head warm all the way 'til spring. Our shop is open for presale starting September 10 at 12:00 a.m. PST,  and you’ve got until Tuesday, September 24 at 11:59 p.m. to get your order in. Happy Spooky Season!
 
CHECK OUT OUR SPOOKY TUESDAY MERCH HERE! https://stores.inkalleyshirts.com/spooky_tuesday_podcast

References:

https://deadline.com/2024/04/jessica-rothe-happy-death-day-3-update-1235897689/

https://www.businessinsider.com/happy-death-day-creepy-baby-mask-2019-2

https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2024/01/23/king-cake-baby-nba-creepy-mascot-pelicans ]]>395ae4c1-7108-4802-81fe-44129287143eTue, 17 Sep 2024 07:00:17 +0000Monica HeidtWhen life gives you lemons, you make lemonade. And when the universe gives you a second birthday episode, you make it a double feature. Luckily, Chelsea knows just the right flicks to pick — and they happen to be on theme. Birthday-time-loop-slasher...
Want to join the celebrations? You can buy yourself a spooky little present! We've got an exciting new merch design available on shirts, sweatshirts, and tote bags(!!!!), and we've also got Spooky Tuesday logo beanies ready to keep your head warm all the way 'til spring. Our shop is open for presale starting September 10 at 12:00 a.m. PST,  and you’ve got until Tuesday, September 24 at 11:59 p.m. to get your order in. Happy Spooky Season!
 
CHECK OUT OUR SPOOKY TUESDAY MERCH HERE! https://stores.inkalleyshirts.com/spooky_tuesday_podcast

References:

https://deadline.com/2024/04/jessica-rothe-happy-death-day-3-update-1235897689/

https://www.businessinsider.com/happy-death-day-creepy-baby-mask-2019-2

https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2024/01/23/king-cake-baby-nba-creepy-mascot-pelicans ]]>8634true4203fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-saw-the-tv-glow-2024-the-horror-of-introspection--75480066
You know what else is a fun way to celebrate fall? Doing a little spooky shopping! We've got an exciting new merch design available on shirts, sweatshirts, and tote bags(!!!!), and we've also got Spooky Tuesday logo beanies ready to keep your head warm all the way 'til spring. Our shop is open for presale starting September 10 at 12:00 a.m. PST,  and you’ve got until Tuesday, September 24 at 11:59 p.m. to get your order in. Happy Spooky Season!
 
CHECK OUT OUR SPOOKY TUESDAY MERCH HERE!

References:

Is this a horror movie? https://youtube.com/shorts/UsJcIXmKUqs?si=-dMja3GDsSKT9d92

https://www.them.us/story/i-saw-the-tv-glow-jane-schoenbrun-ending-explained-discussion

https://screenrant.com/i-saw-the-tv-glow-movie-ending-sequel-director-response/

https://www.tumblr.com/karmelarts/751776130343763968/so-much-of-the-horror-genre-is-informed-by-the

Gorgeous break down of the film: https://youtu.be/Qdf70u27PAo?si=U_bV91_oLZk_63fi

Interviews with the director & cast:

https://youtu.be/fShZ8zj_Le0?si=_D-wcnHdKJAOGqtE

https://youtu.be/NerAA4dvuTM?si=ZaCqnhsy37HZ6gdC

https://youtu.be/zXHpm6VwKhM?si=0tvwfTMqSGze5z2T]]>Buzzsprout-15689854Tue, 10 Sep 2024 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtThere's still time... to watch I Saw the TV Glow (2024) before this week's episode, Spookies. And it's sort of required viewing if you want to join us as we explore the neon, nostalgic world of Jane Schoenbrun's sophomore film. An unsettling slow-burn...
You know what else is a fun way to celebrate fall? Doing a little spooky shopping! We've got an exciting new merch design available on shirts, sweatshirts, and tote bags(!!!!), and we've also got Spooky Tuesday logo beanies ready to keep your head warm all the way 'til spring. Our shop is open for presale starting September 10 at 12:00 a.m. PST,  and you’ve got until Tuesday, September 24 at 11:59 p.m. to get your order in. Happy Spooky Season!
 
CHECK OUT OUR SPOOKY TUESDAY MERCH HERE!

References:

Is this a horror movie? https://youtube.com/shorts/UsJcIXmKUqs?si=-dMja3GDsSKT9d92

https://www.them.us/story/i-saw-the-tv-glow-jane-schoenbrun-ending-explained-discussion

https://screenrant.com/i-saw-the-tv-glow-movie-ending-sequel-director-response/

https://www.tumblr.com/karmelarts/751776130343763968/so-much-of-the-horror-genre-is-informed-by-the

Gorgeous break down of the film: https://youtu.be/Qdf70u27PAo?si=U_bV91_oLZk_63fi

Interviews with the director & cast:

https://youtu.be/fShZ8zj_Le0?si=_D-wcnHdKJAOGqtE

https://youtu.be/NerAA4dvuTM?si=ZaCqnhsy37HZ6gdC

https://youtu.be/zXHpm6VwKhM?si=0tvwfTMqSGze5z2T]]>6868true4202fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-ll-always-know-what-you-did-last-summer-2006-do-drugs-not-pranks--75480120
References:

https://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3818747/ill-always-know-what-you-did-last-summer-the-franchises-supernatural-sequel/

https://certifiedforgotten.com/ill-always-know-what-you-did-last-summer/

How You Remind Me - Nickelback Music Video: https://youtu.be/Aiay8I5IPB8?si=aMAGUP7Z8qNJOWig

The Reason - Hoobastank Music Video: https://youtu.be/fV4DiAyExN0?si=IwD7O8Aw6fB0qfIb

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tulpa

https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Tulpa]]>Buzzsprout-15653760Tue, 03 Sep 2024 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtSpookies, we’ll ALWAYS know the joys of I Know What You Did Last ? SUMMER ?, but it’s time to put this theme event on ice — especially since the third movie moves to a little ski town in the off-season. Not the final film in a trilogy so much as a...
References:

https://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3818747/ill-always-know-what-you-did-last-summer-the-franchises-supernatural-sequel/

https://certifiedforgotten.com/ill-always-know-what-you-did-last-summer/

How You Remind Me - Nickelback Music Video: https://youtu.be/Aiay8I5IPB8?si=aMAGUP7Z8qNJOWig

The Reason - Hoobastank Music Video: https://youtu.be/fV4DiAyExN0?si=IwD7O8Aw6fB0qfIb

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tulpa

https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Tulpa]]>6353true4201fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/scary-movie-2000-scream-1996-innards-on-the-outards--75480133 
References:

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/scream-movie-cast-stories-1235038248/

https://ew.com/movies/2017/10/26/scary-movie-oral-history/

https://variety.com/2020/film/news/scary-movie-marlon-wayans-anna-faris-20th-anniversary-1234697219/

https://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3625783/looking-back-scary-movie-20-years-later/

https://screenrant.com/scary-movie-franchise-behind-scenes-secrets-trivia-facts/

https://www.cracked.com/article_35759_in-the-early-2000s-parody-films-werent-popular-then-the-wayans-made-scary-movie.html

https://screenrant.com/scary-movie-missed-jokes-references/]]>Buzzsprout-15626456Tue, 27 Aug 2024 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtWe've hit a big milestone, Spookies! It's officially our 200th episode, and we wanted to do something special to celebrate. We weren't sure what, though, so we left our movie selection up to our listeners and Patrons, and they decided to throw it back... 
References:

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/scream-movie-cast-stories-1235038248/

https://ew.com/movies/2017/10/26/scary-movie-oral-history/

https://variety.com/2020/film/news/scary-movie-marlon-wayans-anna-faris-20th-anniversary-1234697219/

https://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3625783/looking-back-scary-movie-20-years-later/

https://screenrant.com/scary-movie-franchise-behind-scenes-secrets-trivia-facts/

https://www.cracked.com/article_35759_in-the-early-2000s-parody-films-werent-popular-then-the-wayans-made-scary-movie.html

https://screenrant.com/scary-movie-missed-jokes-references/]]>9322true4200fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beetlejuice-1988-the-juice-is-loose--75480110

References:

https://nerdist.com/article/the-strange-origin-story-and-pop-culture-legacy-of-the-beetlejuice-franchise/

https://geekywhale.com/beetlejuice-10-things-you-didnt-know/

https://screenrant.com/beetlejuice-waiting-room-every-ghost/]]>Buzzsprout-15579486Tue, 20 Aug 2024 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtWith the sequel coming out in just a few weeks, we decided it was time to revisit an old classic here at Spooky Tuesday. When Beetlejuice (1988) first hit theaters over 36 years ago, audiences fell instantly in love with the titular character — even...

References:

https://nerdist.com/article/the-strange-origin-story-and-pop-culture-legacy-of-the-beetlejuice-franchise/

https://geekywhale.com/beetlejuice-10-things-you-didnt-know/

https://screenrant.com/beetlejuice-waiting-room-every-ghost/]]>6027true4199fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/longlegs-2024-the-silence-of-the-vibes--75480068
References:

Devil Cameos in Longlegs: https://youtu.be/-oKrLoNUd8M?si=FOlTG_8estG-kFAh

Letterboxd Interview with Osgood Perkins: https://youtu.be/UOg6zhKTCNQ?si=2srKMIZuB0wuhtFo

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/16/movies/longlegs-osgood-perkins-interview.html

https://www.them.us/story/longlegs-movie-queerphobic-criticism-oz-perkins

https://slate.com/culture/2024/07/longlegs-movie-nicolas-cage-maika-monroe-2024.html

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/longlegs-t-rex-horror-nicolas-cage-oz-perkins-1235062141/

https://www.soundspheremag.com/news/the-relationship-of-glam-rock-to-the-occult-in-longlegs/

https://screenrant.com/longlegs-nicolas-cage-look-inspiration-explained/#:~:text=Longlegs%20intentionally%20avoids%20showing%20Nicolas,a%20sinister%20and%20otherworldly%20character.

https://www.vulture.com/article/osgood-perkins-longlegs-horror-movie-interview.html

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/16/movies/longlegs-osgood-perkins-interview.html

https://www.reddit.com/r/longlegsmovie/comments/1e7m05s/question_about_ruby/

https://thedirect.com/article/longlegs-movie-why-called-longlegs

https://thedirect.com/article/longlegs-ending]]>Buzzsprout-15566275Tue, 13 Aug 2024 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtThe word on the street was that Longlegs (2024) would be the "scariest movie of the year," but does it live up to the hype? We decided to check out Neon's new release for ourselves here at Spooky Tuesday, and we're ready to discuss whether those...
References:

Devil Cameos in Longlegs: https://youtu.be/-oKrLoNUd8M?si=FOlTG_8estG-kFAh

Letterboxd Interview with Osgood Perkins: https://youtu.be/UOg6zhKTCNQ?si=2srKMIZuB0wuhtFo

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/16/movies/longlegs-osgood-perkins-interview.html

https://www.them.us/story/longlegs-movie-queerphobic-criticism-oz-perkins

https://slate.com/culture/2024/07/longlegs-movie-nicolas-cage-maika-monroe-2024.html

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/longlegs-t-rex-horror-nicolas-cage-oz-perkins-1235062141/

https://www.soundspheremag.com/news/the-relationship-of-glam-rock-to-the-occult-in-longlegs/

https://screenrant.com/longlegs-nicolas-cage-look-inspiration-explained/#:~:text=Longlegs%20intentionally%20avoids%20showing%20Nicolas,a%20sinister%20and%20otherworldly%20character.

https://www.vulture.com/article/osgood-perkins-longlegs-horror-movie-interview.html

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/16/movies/longlegs-osgood-perkins-interview.html

https://www.reddit.com/r/longlegsmovie/comments/1e7m05s/question_about_ruby/

https://thedirect.com/article/longlegs-movie-why-called-longlegs

https://thedirect.com/article/longlegs-ending]]>7123true4198fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-still-know-what-you-did-last-summer-1998-trauma-bahama--75480146
References:

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/i-know-what-you-did-last-summer-camila-mendes-madelyn-cline-1235941319/]]>Buzzsprout-15466229Tue, 06 Aug 2024 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtYou can't get rid of us that easily, Spookies. We're not only back for more I Know What You Did Last ? SUMMER ?, we're all together and stronger than ever on our latest episode of Spooky Tuesday. This week, we're keeping our summer theme going with I...
References:

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/i-know-what-you-did-last-summer-camila-mendes-madelyn-cline-1235941319/]]>7132true4197fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bring-it-on-2000-spit-kink--75480091
References:

Bring It On Deleted Scenes and Alternate Endings

https://www.eonline.com/photos/31324/21-bring-it-on-behind-the-scenes-secrets

https://www.advocate.com/film/2020/8/27/bring-it-director-explains-intentional-use-gay-slur]]>Buzzsprout-15325899Tue, 30 Jul 2024 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtBrr, it's cold in here, Spookies! And you know what that means: There simply MUST be some Toros in the atmosphere. It's time for another Fifth Tuesday bonus episode here at Spooky Tuesday, and we're tumbling head-first into the summer slumber party...
References:

Bring It On Deleted Scenes and Alternate Endings

https://www.eonline.com/photos/31324/21-bring-it-on-behind-the-scenes-secrets

https://www.advocate.com/film/2020/8/27/bring-it-director-explains-intentional-use-gay-slur]]>6676true4196fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/maxxxine-2024-scream-3-wannabe--75480125
References:

https://www.bfi.org.uk/interviews/ti-west-maxxxine-part-charm-trilogy-embrace-artifice-hollywood

https://www.theverge.com/24190083/ti-west-interview-maxxxine-a24

https://variety.com/2024/film/features/maxxxine-ti-west-mia-goth-future-sequels-1236060481/

https://screenrant.com/maxxxine-easter-eggs-horror-movie-references-explained/

https://variety.com/2024/film/news/mia-goth-maxxxine-extra-lawsuit-allegation-1236066629/]]>Buzzsprout-15313267Tue, 23 Jul 2024 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtIt's the third film in a hot horror franchise AND it makes the hop to Hollywood, so the comparisons between MaXXXine (2024) and Scream 3 were inevitable — but are they a compliment or a criticism? In our latest episode of Spooky Tuesday, we're...
References:

https://www.bfi.org.uk/interviews/ti-west-maxxxine-part-charm-trilogy-embrace-artifice-hollywood

https://www.theverge.com/24190083/ti-west-interview-maxxxine-a24

https://variety.com/2024/film/features/maxxxine-ti-west-mia-goth-future-sequels-1236060481/

https://screenrant.com/maxxxine-easter-eggs-horror-movie-references-explained/

https://variety.com/2024/film/news/mia-goth-maxxxine-extra-lawsuit-allegation-1236066629/]]>7793true4195fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/disturbia-2007-me-so-horny--75480122
References:

https://www.stereogum.com/2220829/the-number-ones-rihannas-disturbia/columns/the-number-ones/

https://collider.com/disturbia-alfred-hitchock-last-20-minutes-make-it-good/

https://www.courthousenews.com/disturbia-didnt-copyrear-window-judge-says/]]>Buzzsprout-15313259Tue, 16 Jul 2024 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtWhere were you that April if you weren't seeing Disturbia (2007) in theaters? It was the year of Shia, and a new creepy classic was emerging out of the mid-aughts. This flick is a quintessential millennial movie, an updated take on Hitchcock's Rear...
References:

https://www.stereogum.com/2220829/the-number-ones-rihannas-disturbia/columns/the-number-ones/

https://collider.com/disturbia-alfred-hitchock-last-20-minutes-make-it-good/

https://www.courthousenews.com/disturbia-didnt-copyrear-window-judge-says/]]>5958true4194fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sleepaway-camp-ii-unhappy-campers-1988-should-be-a-musical--75480093
References:

https://www.gaylydreadful.com/blog/pride-2023-catharsis-in-the-dark-camp-of-sleepaway-camp-ii-unhappy-campers

https://the-dead-meat.fandom.com/wiki/Sleepaway_Camp_II:_Unhappy_Campers_(1988)_KILL_COUNT

https://facts.net/movie/44-facts-about-the-movie-sleepaway-camp-ii-unhappy-campers/#google_vignette

https://fathersonholygore.com/2018/10/03/the-psychology-and-satire-of-sleepaway-camp-ii-unhappy-campers/

https://www.instagram.com/tvsofterror/]]>Buzzsprout-15313245Tue, 09 Jul 2024 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtThey didn't put an extra ~camp~ in the title for nothing! Sleepaway Camp II: Unhappy Campers (1988) is the sequel that did the absolute most by doing the absolute least. What this movie lacks in plot, it makes up for in pizzazz — and "party hats"...
References:

https://www.gaylydreadful.com/blog/pride-2023-catharsis-in-the-dark-camp-of-sleepaway-camp-ii-unhappy-campers

https://the-dead-meat.fandom.com/wiki/Sleepaway_Camp_II:_Unhappy_Campers_(1988)_KILL_COUNT

https://facts.net/movie/44-facts-about-the-movie-sleepaway-camp-ii-unhappy-campers/#google_vignette

https://fathersonholygore.com/2018/10/03/the-psychology-and-satire-of-sleepaway-camp-ii-unhappy-campers/

https://www.instagram.com/tvsofterror/]]>5963true4193fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-know-what-you-did-last-summer-1997-summer-ft-super-scary-podcast--75480065
Follow Super Scary Podcast on Instagram and Facebook at @superscarypodcast. Check out Josh's new episodes every Monday on Apple and Spotify. 

Check out our Patreon and our new website www.spookytuesdaypod.com!

References:

Ryan Phillippe Pronunciation

Jennifer Love Hewitt teasing a new I Know What You Did Last Summer

https://bloody-disgusting.com/books/3721279/i-know-what-you-did-last-summer-cuts-deeper-than-the-1997-movie/

https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/7-things-you-might-not-know-about-i-know-what-you-did-last-summer

https://creepycatalog.com/is-i-know-what-you-did-last-summer-based-on-a-true-story/

https://www.americanfolklore.net/the-hook/

https://www.tbsnews.net/splash/legend-hookman-92941

https://www.campfiremarshmallows.com/campfire-stories/the-hook-handed-killer/

https://hellotailor.tumblr.com/post/107874601557/pulpgang-man-door-hand-hook-car-door-is?source=share]]>Buzzsprout-15267111Tue, 02 Jul 2024 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtStuck in that post-Pride slump?? Don't worry, Spookies, we've got just the thing to pick you right back up. If you're also feeling like it's been too long (one whole week!) since we last indulged in a themed event here at Spooky Tuesday, you'll be...
Follow Super Scary Podcast on Instagram and Facebook at @superscarypodcast. Check out Josh's new episodes every Monday on Apple and Spotify. 

Check out our Patreon and our new website www.spookytuesdaypod.com!

References:

Ryan Phillippe Pronunciation

Jennifer Love Hewitt teasing a new I Know What You Did Last Summer

https://bloody-disgusting.com/books/3721279/i-know-what-you-did-last-summer-cuts-deeper-than-the-1997-movie/

https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/7-things-you-might-not-know-about-i-know-what-you-did-last-summer

https://creepycatalog.com/is-i-know-what-you-did-last-summer-based-on-a-true-story/

https://www.americanfolklore.net/the-hook/

https://www.tbsnews.net/splash/legend-hookman-92941

https://www.campfiremarshmallows.com/campfire-stories/the-hook-handed-killer/

https://hellotailor.tumblr.com/post/107874601557/pulpgang-man-door-hand-hook-car-door-is?source=share]]>8313true4192fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hellraiser-1987-looking-kink-in-the-eye--75480098
References:

https://horrorpress.com/editorials/6569/queer-sexuality-in-clive-barkers-hellraiser-1987/

https://www.filmcomment.com/blog/queer-now-then-1987/

https://www.wmagazine.com/culture/megan-thee-stallion-halloween-costume-hellraiser-pinhead

Gottmik's Shenobite Look

Gene Kelly in The Pirate]]>Buzzsprout-15267081Tue, 25 Jun 2024 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtThis Pride Month, we've been messy. Toxic. Filthy. And now it's time to get a little... kinky. Grab your leather and your spikes, Spookies, because we're summoning the Cenobites with Hellraiser (1987). Written and directed by Clive Barker, the author...
References:

https://horrorpress.com/editorials/6569/queer-sexuality-in-clive-barkers-hellraiser-1987/

https://www.filmcomment.com/blog/queer-now-then-1987/

https://www.wmagazine.com/culture/megan-thee-stallion-halloween-costume-hellraiser-pinhead

Gottmik's Shenobite Look

Gene Kelly in The Pirate]]>6251true4191fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pink-flamingos-1972-acab-all-cops-are-barbecue-ft-paul-jacob-presley--75480067
Follow Paul Jacob Presley on his personal Instagram @pawlprezlee, and follow @guts_and_glitter_films to learn more about all things Scrumptious (2024)! Get in contact with Paul at guts.and.glitter.films@gmail.com.

References:

https://www.vogue.com/article/john-waters-pink-flamingos-50-years-of-filth

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2020/mar/17/how-john-waters-and-mink-stole-made-notorious-cult-film-pink-flamingos]]>Buzzsprout-15101329Tue, 18 Jun 2024 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtThere really is no way to describe John Waters's work other than queer, which is why Pink Flamingos (1972) had to be our third Pride Month pick. An indie made on a shoe-string budget and starring drag icon Divine as the "filthiest person alive," this...
Follow Paul Jacob Presley on his personal Instagram @pawlprezlee, and follow @guts_and_glitter_films to learn more about all things Scrumptious (2024)! Get in contact with Paul at guts.and.glitter.films@gmail.com.

References:

https://www.vogue.com/article/john-waters-pink-flamingos-50-years-of-filth

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2020/mar/17/how-john-waters-and-mink-stole-made-notorious-cult-film-pink-flamingos]]>7842true4190fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/love-lies-bleeding-2024-disgustingly-sexy--75480045
References:

https://fashionista.com/2024/03/love-lies-bleeding-kristen-stewart-costumes-outfits

https://nerdist.com/article/love-lies-bleeding-movie-review/

https://www.indiewire.com/features/interviews/love-lies-bleeding-ending-spoilers-rose-glass-1234961996/

https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/love-lies-bleeding-ending-explained-spoilers/

https://screenrant.com/love-lies-bleeding-ending-explained/]]>Buzzsprout-15101302Tue, 11 Jun 2024 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtThe Pride parade continues with our second pick of the month, and things are really heating up here at Spooky Tuesday. If you were worried this year's lineup wasn't queer enough, then you can put those fears to bed and wake them up with an egg-white...
References:

https://fashionista.com/2024/03/love-lies-bleeding-kristen-stewart-costumes-outfits

https://nerdist.com/article/love-lies-bleeding-movie-review/

https://www.indiewire.com/features/interviews/love-lies-bleeding-ending-spoilers-rose-glass-1234961996/

https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/love-lies-bleeding-ending-explained-spoilers/

https://screenrant.com/love-lies-bleeding-ending-explained/]]>7580true4189fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-with-the-vampire-1994-history-will-say-they-were-roommates--75480131
References:

https://www.maths.tcd.ie/~forest/vamipre/morecomments.html

https://fisherpub.sjf.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1004&context=ur#:~:text=The%20novel%20is%20deeply%20autobiographical,faith%22%20(Gilmore%2094).

https://www.thepinknews.com/2021/12/13/anne-rice-interview-with-the-vampire-lgbt/

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/650386/interview-with-the-vampire-book-facts]]>Buzzsprout-15101292Tue, 04 Jun 2024 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtHappy Pride Month, Spookies!!!! It's officially time for us to be our best, most canonically queer selves, and we're kicking off this year's line-up with a supernatural classic: Interview with the Vampire (1994). If you're not watching the TV show,...
References:

https://www.maths.tcd.ie/~forest/vamipre/morecomments.html

https://fisherpub.sjf.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1004&context=ur#:~:text=The%20novel%20is%20deeply%20autobiographical,faith%22%20(Gilmore%2094).

https://www.thepinknews.com/2021/12/13/anne-rice-interview-with-the-vampire-lgbt/

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/650386/interview-with-the-vampire-book-facts]]>6904true4188fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/psycho-1960-mother-is-mothering-ft-spooky-chicks-horror-flicks--75480075
Follow Spooky Chicks & Horror Flicks on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube at @spookychickshorrorflicks. Check out their new episodes every other week on Apple and Spotify. 

References:

https://screenrant.com/psycho-movie-true-story-norman-bates/

https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2010/06/how-hitchcock-s-psycho-changed-cinema-and-society/345186/

https://brightlightsfilm.com/psychoqueering-hitchcocks-classic-queering-hitchcocks-classic/

https://www.pastemagazine.com/movies/horror-movies/first-slasher-movie-horror-halloween-psycho

https://academic.oup.com/book/7082/chapter-abstract/151583885?redirectedFrom=fulltext

https://www.aspeers.com/sites/default/files/pdf/Martins.pdf

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2020/jun/16/psycho-alfred-hitchcock-anthony-perkins-janet-leigh

https://www.slashfilm.com/1122413/it-took-three-separate-actors-to-bring-psychos-norma-bates-to-life/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MacGuffin ]]>Buzzsprout-15047657Tue, 28 May 2024 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtOf course we saved the best for last for Mommy Issues May! For our latest theme month's grand finale, there was only one real option for what to cover, and we knew we wanted to do it up right. That's why we invited some new friends to join us for a...
Follow Spooky Chicks & Horror Flicks on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube at @spookychickshorrorflicks. Check out their new episodes every other week on Apple and Spotify. 

References:

https://screenrant.com/psycho-movie-true-story-norman-bates/

https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2010/06/how-hitchcock-s-psycho-changed-cinema-and-society/345186/

https://brightlightsfilm.com/psychoqueering-hitchcocks-classic-queering-hitchcocks-classic/

https://www.pastemagazine.com/movies/horror-movies/first-slasher-movie-horror-halloween-psycho

https://academic.oup.com/book/7082/chapter-abstract/151583885?redirectedFrom=fulltext

https://www.aspeers.com/sites/default/files/pdf/Martins.pdf

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2020/jun/16/psycho-alfred-hitchcock-anthony-perkins-janet-leigh

https://www.slashfilm.com/1122413/it-took-three-separate-actors-to-bring-psychos-norma-bates-to-life/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MacGuffin ]]>8214true4187fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rosemary-s-baby-1968-not-all-satanic-polycules--75480145
References:

https://swooningoverfictionalmen.wordpress.com/2021/12/18/book-versus-movie-rosemarys-baby/

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2269357/Vidal-Sassoon-I-did-pixie-cut-says-Mia-Farrow-hairdressers-signature-style.html

https://www.city-data.com/forum/movies/2228560-rosemarys-baby-just-figured-out-why.html

https://filmboards.com/t/Rosemary's-Baby/Who-is-Argyron-Stavropoulos%3F-1745886/

https://moviechat.org/tt0063522/Rosemarys-Baby/58c729895ec57f0478f1286e/Why-did-she-cut-her-hair-and-the-previous-tenant

Cursed Films: Season 2, Episode 2 "Rosemary's Baby"

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LykoiSend us a text]]>Buzzsprout-15047648Tue, 21 May 2024 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtWould a month-long slate dedicated to horror movie mothers be complete without Rosemary's Baby (1968)? In keeping with the mommies-with-issues aspect of Mommy Issues May, this week's Spooky Tuesday is all about the Mia Farrow flick and the legacy it...
References:

https://swooningoverfictionalmen.wordpress.com/2021/12/18/book-versus-movie-rosemarys-baby/

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2269357/Vidal-Sassoon-I-did-pixie-cut-says-Mia-Farrow-hairdressers-signature-style.html

https://www.city-data.com/forum/movies/2228560-rosemarys-baby-just-figured-out-why.html

https://filmboards.com/t/Rosemary's-Baby/Who-is-Argyron-Stavropoulos%3F-1745886/

https://moviechat.org/tt0063522/Rosemarys-Baby/58c729895ec57f0478f1286e/Why-did-she-cut-her-hair-and-the-previous-tenant

Cursed Films: Season 2, Episode 2 "Rosemary's Baby"

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LykoiSend us a text]]>7137true4186fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/brahms-the-boy-ii-2020-is-his-government-name--75480108
Want more Brahms content? Check out our episode on the original movie, The Boy (2016) here: https://spookytuesdaypod.buzzsprout.com/1328097/8370393

References:

https://www.utdailybeacon.com/city_news/brahms-the-boy-ii-is-predictable-unnecessary-confusing-for-fans-of-the-first-movie/article_92f7981e-55af-11ea-982e-879e26cb8766.html

https://www.thewrap.com/brahms-the-boy-ii-film-review-katie-holmes/

Alternate Ending: https://youtu.be/GMRydAPigBs?si=aErcWQWhoFeEVeJG]]>Buzzsprout-14907924Tue, 14 May 2024 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtWhen we realized we were going to have the chance to record another in-person episode during one of Sydney’s LA visits, we knew we had to choose our movie with care — but we’re not sure Brahms: The Boy II (2020) met us with the same love. Though its...
Want more Brahms content? Check out our episode on the original movie, The Boy (2016) here: https://spookytuesdaypod.buzzsprout.com/1328097/8370393

References:

https://www.utdailybeacon.com/city_news/brahms-the-boy-ii-is-predictable-unnecessary-confusing-for-fans-of-the-first-movie/article_92f7981e-55af-11ea-982e-879e26cb8766.html

https://www.thewrap.com/brahms-the-boy-ii-film-review-katie-holmes/

Alternate Ending: https://youtu.be/GMRydAPigBs?si=aErcWQWhoFeEVeJG]]>5585true4185fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/goodnight-mommy-2014-crocs-on-the-bog--75480074
References:

https://www.fangoria.com/original/qa-severin-fiala-and-veronika-franz-explore-the-twinsanity-of-their-acclaimed-euroshocker-goodnight-mommy/

https://anthemmagazine.com/a-conversation-with-veronika-franz-severin-fiala/

https://collider.com/goodnight-mommy-2014-used-evil-twins-to-explore-mental-turmoil/

https://medium.com/@asadullah.khn.117/goodnight-mommy-2014-the-kids-are-not-alright-00cd5c2932ef

https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/3g4ri4/any_interest_in_a_goodnight_mommy_discussion/

https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/4eq3jn/goodnight_mommy_a_few_things_are_still_puzzling/]]>Buzzsprout-14907920Tue, 07 May 2024 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtIt's so unfair that we only celebrate mommies one day out of the whole year, so we here at Spooky Tuesday are taking the initiative to up the ante. This month, we're proud to present Mommy Issues May, a four-week slate of episodes dedicated both to...
References:

https://www.fangoria.com/original/qa-severin-fiala-and-veronika-franz-explore-the-twinsanity-of-their-acclaimed-euroshocker-goodnight-mommy/

https://anthemmagazine.com/a-conversation-with-veronika-franz-severin-fiala/

https://collider.com/goodnight-mommy-2014-used-evil-twins-to-explore-mental-turmoil/

https://medium.com/@asadullah.khn.117/goodnight-mommy-2014-the-kids-are-not-alright-00cd5c2932ef

https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/3g4ri4/any_interest_in_a_goodnight_mommy_discussion/

https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/4eq3jn/goodnight_mommy_a_few_things_are_still_puzzling/]]>6493true4184fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ocean-s-8-2018-the-female-kleptomaniac-urge--75480050
Resources:

https://screenrant.com/oceans-9-movie-sequel-updates-sandra-bullock/

https://screenrant.com/oceans-14-george-clooney-return-danny-not-dead-lie/

https://screenrant.com/oceans-8-movie-ending-explained/

https://www.polygon.com/2018/6/9/17438074/oceans-8-oceans-11-ending-connections

https://newrepublic.com/article/148980/oceans-8-diamonds-girls-best-friend

https://bi.org/en/articles/the-unicorn-scale-oceans-8

https://medium.com/@kasey.rae/oceans-8-film-review-b3bed6b05b2f]]>Buzzsprout-14896610Tue, 30 Apr 2024 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtDo you know what time of year it is, Spookies? It's the fifth Tuesday of April — and the last Tuesday before May. If you know what that means, then you and Chelsea must seriously be on the same wavelength, because this week's episode of Spooky Tuesday...
Resources:

https://screenrant.com/oceans-9-movie-sequel-updates-sandra-bullock/

https://screenrant.com/oceans-14-george-clooney-return-danny-not-dead-lie/

https://screenrant.com/oceans-8-movie-ending-explained/

https://www.polygon.com/2018/6/9/17438074/oceans-8-oceans-11-ending-connections

https://newrepublic.com/article/148980/oceans-8-diamonds-girls-best-friend

https://bi.org/en/articles/the-unicorn-scale-oceans-8

https://medium.com/@kasey.rae/oceans-8-film-review-b3bed6b05b2f]]>6264true4183fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wicker-man-1973-not-the-one-with-nicolas-cage--75480159
Resources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G%C3%A4vle_goat

https://www.reddit.com/r/horror/s/ZuhWMzahSi

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14797585.2023.2218628

https://screenrant.com/wicker-man-1973-christopher-lee-facts-trivia/

https://www.esquire.com/uk/culture/a46146068/the-wicker-man-music-50-anniversary/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=arb_ga_esq_md_pmx_hybd_mix_us_18799270475&gad_source=1

https://collider.com/wicker-man-1973-music-why-its-good/

https://www2.bfi.org.uk/news-opinion/sight-sound-magazine/features/long-arm-lore-robin-hardy-wicker-man

https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/features/the-wicker-man-christopher-lee-edward-woodward-horror-b422172.html?callback=in&code=ZTJMMDBJYZKTODIWNC0ZNDM2LWI0ZGMTMTBKMDJKMTY4M2IW&state=f3971dea1447479095ae57164d90f4bf

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12079053/The-Wicker-Man-terrifying-consequences-directors-son-reveals-destroyed-family.html

https://collider.com/the-wicker-man-1973/

https://www.academia.edu/49437200/Horrifying_Difference_Queer_Subcultures_and_Folk_Horror#cb=

https://celluloidwickerman.com/2013/09/16/the-wicker-man-1973-defining-of-the-folk-horror/

https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2021/may/31/the-wicker-man-1973-folk-horror-endures-to-this-day-as-a-masterpiece-of-the-form]]>Buzzsprout-14861409Tue, 23 Apr 2024 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtThe 1970s version might not have Nic Cage, but The Wicker Man (1973) has everything else. Nudity? Check. Singing? Check. Ancient Pagan rituals, haunted candle hands, and all the canned food you could dream of? Check, check, check! What more could you...
Resources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G%C3%A4vle_goat

https://www.reddit.com/r/horror/s/ZuhWMzahSi

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14797585.2023.2218628

https://screenrant.com/wicker-man-1973-christopher-lee-facts-trivia/

https://www.esquire.com/uk/culture/a46146068/the-wicker-man-music-50-anniversary/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=arb_ga_esq_md_pmx_hybd_mix_us_18799270475&gad_source=1

https://collider.com/wicker-man-1973-music-why-its-good/

https://www2.bfi.org.uk/news-opinion/sight-sound-magazine/features/long-arm-lore-robin-hardy-wicker-man

https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/features/the-wicker-man-christopher-lee-edward-woodward-horror-b422172.html?callback=in&code=ZTJMMDBJYZKTODIWNC0ZNDM2LWI0ZGMTMTBKMDJKMTY4M2IW&state=f3971dea1447479095ae57164d90f4bf

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12079053/The-Wicker-Man-terrifying-consequences-directors-son-reveals-destroyed-family.html

https://collider.com/the-wicker-man-1973/

https://www.academia.edu/49437200/Horrifying_Difference_Queer_Subcultures_and_Folk_Horror#cb=

https://celluloidwickerman.com/2013/09/16/the-wicker-man-1973-defining-of-the-folk-horror/

4182fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/late-night-with-the-devil-2024-third-owl-nipple--75480111
References:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/blogpost/post/bohemian-grove-where-the-rich-and-powerful-go-to-misbehave/2011/06/15/AGPV1sVH_blog.html

https://screenrant.com/late-night-with-the-devil-ending-explained/

https://www.indiewire.com/news/general-news/late-night-with-the-devil-ai-backlash-explained-1234966938/

https://nerdist.com/article/late-night-with-the-devil-david-dastmalchian-interview/

https://whorulesamerica.ucsc.edu/power/bohemian_grove_spy.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bohemian_Grove ]]>Buzzsprout-14830172Tue, 16 Apr 2024 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtLate Night with the Devil (2024) is making waves as the newest found-footage, real-time feature in horror, but does it live up to the hype? And what’s up with that AI art controversy? We sat down in front of our TV sets to see what the deal was for...
References:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/blogpost/post/bohemian-grove-where-the-rich-and-powerful-go-to-misbehave/2011/06/15/AGPV1sVH_blog.html

https://screenrant.com/late-night-with-the-devil-ending-explained/

https://www.indiewire.com/news/general-news/late-night-with-the-devil-ai-backlash-explained-1234966938/

https://nerdist.com/article/late-night-with-the-devil-david-dastmalchian-interview/

https://whorulesamerica.ucsc.edu/power/bohemian_grove_spy.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bohemian_Grove ]]>6992true4181fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/honeymoon-2014-quack-quack-honk--75480150
Our new official look is here — and so is our merch store! That’s right: We’ve got new art AND hats, shirts, and sweatshirts to match. Starting March 26 at 12:00 a.m. PST, our shop is open for presales. You’ve got until Friday, April 12 at 11:59 p.m. to get your order in, and we’ve got some very cunty stuff.

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References:

https://collider.com/rose-leslie-honeymoon-interview/

https://btchflcks.com/2016/04/lee-janiaks-honeymoon-as-feminist-horror.html

https://thedirect.com/article/honeymoon-movie-ending-explained

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2014/sep/28/honeymoon-review-marital-bliss-to-meltdown

https://list.co.uk/news/15128/honeymoon ]]>Buzzsprout-14817112Tue, 09 Apr 2024 04:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtRemember that pigeon pin we put in our Possession episode? Well, we’re ready to circle back to that, because we’re noticing some similar themes between that movie and what we’re covering this week. On a new Spooky Tuesday, we’re venturing back into...
Our new official look is here — and so is our merch store! That’s right: We’ve got new art AND hats, shirts, and sweatshirts to match. Starting March 26 at 12:00 a.m. PST, our shop is open for presales. You’ve got until Friday, April 12 at 11:59 p.m. to get your order in, and we’ve got some very cunty stuff.

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References:

https://collider.com/rose-leslie-honeymoon-interview/

https://btchflcks.com/2016/04/lee-janiaks-honeymoon-as-feminist-horror.html

https://thedirect.com/article/honeymoon-movie-ending-explained

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2014/sep/28/honeymoon-review-marital-bliss-to-meltdown

https://list.co.uk/news/15128/honeymoon ]]>6270true4180fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jurassic-park-1993-yes-it-s-a-horror-movie-ft-why-the-flick--75480137
Follow Why the Flick? on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok at @whytheflick. Check out their new episodes every other week on Apple and Spotify. 

BIG NEWS, SPOOKIES!

We’re getting a makeover!! Our new official look is here — and so is our merch store! That’s right: We’ve got new art AND hats, shirts, and sweatshirts to match. Starting March 26 at 12:00 a.m. PST, our shop is open for presales. You’ve got until Friday, April 12 at 11:59 p.m. to get your order in, and we’ve got some very cunty stuff.

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References:

Mummy Voice lol: https://youtu.be/G8qhrURrQbI?si=-OO8vL0LvoIlnt0M
Here's what Monica was actually thinking of: https://youtu.be/mTWGf1gDUUQ?si=H6aDpyPpYOstYSS6

https://collider.com/jurassic-park-facts/

https://www.alltherightmovies.com/feature/25-facts-about-jurassic-park/

https://theconversation.com/how-jurassic-park-changed-film-making-and-our-view-of-dinosaurs-203147

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2009/feb/08/jurassic-park-dinosaur-inaccuracies

https://www.wired.com/story/jurassic-park-the-ride-oral-history/

https://www.stanwinstonschool.com/blog/jurassic-park-t-rex-robot-almost-eats-crewmember

https://gamerant.com/jurassic-park-horror-movie/]]>Buzzsprout-14723139Tue, 02 Apr 2024 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtIt's no trick (and not just because April Fools' Day was yesterday): We really are doing Jurassic Park (1993) on our latest episode. Though many have questioned whether or not the Steven Spielberg classic technically counts as horror, we're ready to...
Follow Why the Flick? on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok at @whytheflick. Check out their new episodes every other week on Apple and Spotify. 

BIG NEWS, SPOOKIES!

We’re getting a makeover!! Our new official look is here — and so is our merch store! That’s right: We’ve got new art AND hats, shirts, and sweatshirts to match. Starting March 26 at 12:00 a.m. PST, our shop is open for presales. You’ve got until Friday, April 12 at 11:59 p.m. to get your order in, and we’ve got some very cunty stuff.

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References:

Mummy Voice lol: https://youtu.be/G8qhrURrQbI?si=-OO8vL0LvoIlnt0M
Here's what Monica was actually thinking of: https://youtu.be/mTWGf1gDUUQ?si=H6aDpyPpYOstYSS6

https://collider.com/jurassic-park-facts/

https://www.alltherightmovies.com/feature/25-facts-about-jurassic-park/

https://theconversation.com/how-jurassic-park-changed-film-making-and-our-view-of-dinosaurs-203147

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2009/feb/08/jurassic-park-dinosaur-inaccuracies

https://www.wired.com/story/jurassic-park-the-ride-oral-history/

https://www.stanwinstonschool.com/blog/jurassic-park-t-rex-robot-almost-eats-crewmember

https://gamerant.com/jurassic-park-horror-movie/]]>7993true4179fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/possession-1981-it-s-gooing-a-lot-of-goo--75480135
BIG NEWS, SPOOKIES!

We’re getting a makeover!! Our new official look is here — and so is our merch store! That’s right: We’ve got new art AND hats, shirts, and sweatshirts to match. Starting March 26 at 12:00 a.m. PST, our shop is open for presales. You’ve got until Friday, April 12 at 11:59 p.m. to get your order in, and we’ve got some very cunty stuff.

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References:

https://thespool.net/reviews/film-essay-possession-shudder/

https://www.slashfilm.com/1159987/possession-ending-explained-we-are-makers-of-our-own-evil/

https://www.slashfilm.com/854826/why-it-took-decades-for-possession-to-become-a-horror-classic/

https://henridecorinth.wordpress.com/2016/02/02/on-color-in-zulawskis-possession-1981/

https://medium.com/@thompsonjennifer803/a-deep-dive-into-madness-and-despair-possession-1981-9f0816471ddc

https://wearecult.rocks/finding-meaning-in-possession

https://manorvellum.medium.com/misunderstood-monsters-whats-love-got-to-do-with-it-in-possession-fa322daf8aa8

Massive Attack Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElvLZMsYXlo]]>Buzzsprout-14723140Tue, 26 Mar 2024 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtFirst things first: Everyone say, "Happy Birthday, Monica!" For our special girl's special day, we decided to do a very special film. This week on Spooky Tuesday, we're covering Possession (1981), the video nasty that made waves at Cannes... and then...
BIG NEWS, SPOOKIES!

We’re getting a makeover!! Our new official look is here — and so is our merch store! That’s right: We’ve got new art AND hats, shirts, and sweatshirts to match. Starting March 26 at 12:00 a.m. PST, our shop is open for presales. You’ve got until Friday, April 12 at 11:59 p.m. to get your order in, and we’ve got some very cunty stuff.

CHECK OUT OUR SPOOKY TUESDAY MERCH HERE!

References:

https://thespool.net/reviews/film-essay-possession-shudder/

https://www.slashfilm.com/1159987/possession-ending-explained-we-are-makers-of-our-own-evil/

https://www.slashfilm.com/854826/why-it-took-decades-for-possession-to-become-a-horror-classic/

https://henridecorinth.wordpress.com/2016/02/02/on-color-in-zulawskis-possession-1981/

https://medium.com/@thompsonjennifer803/a-deep-dive-into-madness-and-despair-possession-1981-9f0816471ddc

https://wearecult.rocks/finding-meaning-in-possession

https://manorvellum.medium.com/misunderstood-monsters-whats-love-got-to-do-with-it-in-possession-fa322daf8aa8

Massive Attack Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElvLZMsYXlo]]>7969true4178fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-house-of-the-devil-2009-baby-black-phillip--75480085
BIG NEWS, SPOOKIES!

We’re getting a makeover!! Our new official look is here — and so is our merch store! That’s right: We’ve got new art AND hats, shirts, and sweatshirts to match. Starting March 26 at 12:00 a.m. PST, our shop is open for presales. You’ve got until Friday, April 12 at 11:59 p.m. to get your order in, and we’ve got some very cunty stuff.

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References:

https://filmmakermagazine.com/1392-ti-west-the-house-of-the-devil/

https://www.splittoothmedia.com/house-of-the-devil/

https://basile-lebret.medium.com/before-x-there-was-the-house-of-the-devil-b1aeb16e67c9

https://collider.com/ti-west-house-of-the-devil-the-innkeepers/

https://www.reddit.com/r/horror/comments/4k7lo6/spoilers_i_just_watched_house_of_the_devil_and/ ]]>Buzzsprout-14678283Tue, 19 Mar 2024 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtDid anyone else just get the strangest craving for pizza? We could use a little snack here at Spooky Tuesday, especially since we've got nothing to do for the rest of the night besides play the harpsichord, try on other people's glasses, and snoop...
BIG NEWS, SPOOKIES!

We’re getting a makeover!! Our new official look is here — and so is our merch store! That’s right: We’ve got new art AND hats, shirts, and sweatshirts to match. Starting March 26 at 12:00 a.m. PST, our shop is open for presales. You’ve got until Friday, April 12 at 11:59 p.m. to get your order in, and we’ve got some very cunty stuff.

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References:

https://filmmakermagazine.com/1392-ti-west-the-house-of-the-devil/

https://www.splittoothmedia.com/house-of-the-devil/

https://basile-lebret.medium.com/before-x-there-was-the-house-of-the-devil-b1aeb16e67c9

https://collider.com/ti-west-house-of-the-devil-the-innkeepers/

https://www.reddit.com/r/horror/comments/4k7lo6/spoilers_i_just_watched_house_of_the_devil_and/ ]]>5412true4177fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/creep-2014-suspicious-internet-speed--75480121
BIG NEWS, SPOOKIES!

We’re getting a makeover!! Our new official look is here — and so is our merch store! That’s right: We’ve got new art AND hats, shirts, and sweatshirts to match. Starting March 26 at 12:00 a.m. PST, our shop is open for presales. You’ve got until Friday, April 12 at 11:59 p.m. to get your order in, and we’ve got some very cunty stuff.

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References:

https://influxmagazine.com/in-defense-of-creep-2014/

https://horrortheory.com/creep-2014-the-nature-of-creepiness-exploited-loneliness-and-fabricated-victimhood/

https://swiftsilentdeadly.com/8-defense-lessons-from-creep/

https://ew.com/article/2015/06/03/mark-duplass-creep-exclusive-trailer/

https://queer-voices.com/queer-movie-reviews-creep/

Alternate Endings: https://youtu.be/a1KE_Cx6k-w?si=sNUEh_22l8ki-Eox]]>Buzzsprout-14636152Tue, 12 Mar 2024 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtWhom among us hasn't considered answering a Craigslist ad for a little extra cash? Sure, there's always a risk that things might get weird, but what could really go wrong? Just kidding. We've seen the Lifetime movie about the Craigslist killer — and...
BIG NEWS, SPOOKIES!

We’re getting a makeover!! Our new official look is here — and so is our merch store! That’s right: We’ve got new art AND hats, shirts, and sweatshirts to match. Starting March 26 at 12:00 a.m. PST, our shop is open for presales. You’ve got until Friday, April 12 at 11:59 p.m. to get your order in, and we’ve got some very cunty stuff.

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References:

https://influxmagazine.com/in-defense-of-creep-2014/

https://horrortheory.com/creep-2014-the-nature-of-creepiness-exploited-loneliness-and-fabricated-victimhood/

https://swiftsilentdeadly.com/8-defense-lessons-from-creep/

https://ew.com/article/2015/06/03/mark-duplass-creep-exclusive-trailer/

https://queer-voices.com/queer-movie-reviews-creep/

Alternate Endings: https://youtu.be/a1KE_Cx6k-w?si=sNUEh_22l8ki-Eox]]>4990true4176fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/death-becomes-her-1992-a-slay-in-every-regard--75480129
BIG NEWS, SPOOKIES!

We’re getting a makeover!! Our new official look is here — and so is our merch store! That’s right: We’ve got new art AND hats, shirts, and sweatshirts to match. Starting March 26 at 12:00 a.m. PST, our shop is open for presales. You’ve got until Friday, April 12 at 11:59 p.m. to get your order in, and we’ve got some very cunty stuff.

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Resources:

https://www.cbr.com/death-becomes-her-should-get-remake-starring-kate-hudson/

https://theplaylist.net/death-becomes-her-jessica-chastain-says-shes-spoken-to-anne-hathaway-about-possibly-remaking-the-1992-film-20221024/

https://www.scarymommy.com/entertainment/death-becomes-her-remake ]]>Buzzsprout-14582678Tue, 05 Mar 2024 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtWe know it’s only Tuesday, but could you tell us we’re your favorite podcast in the world? We think we need you to say it every morning from now on, especially this week while we cover Death Becomes Her (1992). This goofy black comedy features Oscar...
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We’re getting a makeover!! Our new official look is here — and so is our merch store! That’s right: We’ve got new art AND hats, shirts, and sweatshirts to match. Starting March 26 at 12:00 a.m. PST, our shop is open for presales. You’ve got until Friday, April 12 at 11:59 p.m. to get your order in, and we’ve got some very cunty stuff.

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Resources:

https://www.cbr.com/death-becomes-her-should-get-remake-starring-kate-hudson/

https://theplaylist.net/death-becomes-her-jessica-chastain-says-shes-spoken-to-anne-hathaway-about-possibly-remaking-the-1992-film-20221024/

https://www.scarymommy.com/entertainment/death-becomes-her-remake ]]>5371true4175fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lisa-frankenstein-2024-all-that-and-a-can-of-beans--75480088
 BIG NEWS, SPOOKIES!

We’re getting a makeover!! Our new official look is here — and so is our merch store! That’s right: We’ve got new art AND hats, shirts, and sweatshirts to match. Starting March 26 at 12:00 a.m. PST, our shop is open for presales. You’ve got until Friday, April 12 at 11:59 p.m. to get your order in, and we’ve got some very cunty stuff.

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Resources:

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/20/movies/lisa-frankenstein-zelda-williams-robin-williams.html

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/lisa-frankenstein-star-liza-soberano-1235826681/

https://www.vogue.com/article/diablo-cody-lisa-frankenstein-interview ]]>Buzzsprout-14551690Tue, 27 Feb 2024 08:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtObsession Month may be almost over, but if Lisa Frankenstein (2024) has taught us anything, it's that not even death is permanent. For our last episode all about love that crosses the line, we knew we had to cover Diablo Cody's new horror romance....
 BIG NEWS, SPOOKIES!

We’re getting a makeover!! Our new official look is here — and so is our merch store! That’s right: We’ve got new art AND hats, shirts, and sweatshirts to match. Starting March 26 at 12:00 a.m. PST, our shop is open for presales. You’ve got until Friday, April 12 at 11:59 p.m. to get your order in, and we’ve got some very cunty stuff.

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Resources:

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/20/movies/lisa-frankenstein-zelda-williams-robin-williams.html

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/lisa-frankenstein-star-liza-soberano-1235826681/

https://www.vogue.com/article/diablo-cody-lisa-frankenstein-interview ]]>6420true4174fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pearl-2022-that-x-factor--75480143
BIG NEWS, SPOOKIES!

We’re getting a makeover!! Our new official look is here — and so is our merch store! That’s right: We’ve got new art AND hats, shirts, and sweatshirts to match. Starting March 26 at 12:00 a.m. PST, our shop is open for presales. You’ve got until Friday, April 12 at 11:59 p.m. to get your order in, and we’ve got some very cunty stuff.

CHECK OUT OUR SPOOKY TUESDAY MERCH HERE!

References:

https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/mia-goth-assault-allegations-stan-culture

https://screenrant.com/pearl-movie-easter-eggs-references-hidden-details/#pearl-39-s-closing-shot-resembles-psycho-39-s

https://scadmanor.com/pearl-slasher-style/#:~:text=Red%20is%20a%20key%20color,done%20bleeding%20into%20the%20background.

https://www.moviemaker.com/ti-west-almost-shot-pearl-in-black-and-white-then-did-the-opposite/]]>Buzzsprout-14492564Tue, 20 Feb 2024 08:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtDo you have what it takes to be a staurrrr? We're ready to be discovered here at Spooky Tuesday — and so is a certain little farm girl who knows how to dream big and smile even bigger. No one loves her more than herself, though, and that's what makes...
BIG NEWS, SPOOKIES!

We’re getting a makeover!! Our new official look is here — and so is our merch store! That’s right: We’ve got new art AND hats, shirts, and sweatshirts to match. Starting March 26 at 12:00 a.m. PST, our shop is open for presales. You’ve got until Friday, April 12 at 11:59 p.m. to get your order in, and we’ve got some very cunty stuff.

CHECK OUT OUR SPOOKY TUESDAY MERCH HERE!

References:

https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/mia-goth-assault-allegations-stan-culture

https://screenrant.com/pearl-movie-easter-eggs-references-hidden-details/#pearl-39-s-closing-shot-resembles-psycho-39-s

https://scadmanor.com/pearl-slasher-style/#:~:text=Red%20is%20a%20key%20color,done%20bleeding%20into%20the%20background.

https://www.moviemaker.com/ti-west-almost-shot-pearl-in-black-and-white-then-did-the-opposite/]]>6664true4173fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/obsessed-2009-underutilized-sex-mirror--75480160
BIG NEWS, SPOOKIES!

We’re getting a makeover!! Our new official look is here — and so is our merch store! That’s right: We’ve got new art AND hats, shirts, and sweatshirts to match. Starting March 26 at 12:00 a.m. PST, our shop is open for presales. You’ve got until Friday, April 12 at 11:59 p.m. to get your order in, and we’ve got some very cunty stuff.

CHECK OUT OUR SPOOKY TUESDAY MERCH HERE!

References:

https://galeca.org/past-winners/

https://www.theringer.com/2017/6/21/16042220/obsessed-beyonce-good-bad-movie-star-9bd3dcf8fc6a

https://screenrant.com/beyonce-obsessed-movie-box-office-hit-divisive-reviews-reason/]]>Buzzsprout-14467607Tue, 13 Feb 2024 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtWould it even be legal to do Obsession Month without putting Obsessed (2009) on the lineup? We knew we had to include this movie as soon as we came up with February's theme, and it doesn't disappoint. Or, uh, it actually might if what you're looking...
BIG NEWS, SPOOKIES!

We’re getting a makeover!! Our new official look is here — and so is our merch store! That’s right: We’ve got new art AND hats, shirts, and sweatshirts to match. Starting March 26 at 12:00 a.m. PST, our shop is open for presales. You’ve got until Friday, April 12 at 11:59 p.m. to get your order in, and we’ve got some very cunty stuff.

CHECK OUT OUR SPOOKY TUESDAY MERCH HERE!

References:

https://galeca.org/past-winners/

https://www.theringer.com/2017/6/21/16042220/obsessed-beyonce-good-bad-movie-star-9bd3dcf8fc6a

https://screenrant.com/beyonce-obsessed-movie-box-office-hit-divisive-reviews-reason/]]>5453true4172fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/misery-1990-aj-s-make-a-wish--75480115
BIG NEWS, SPOOKIES!

We’re getting a makeover!! Our new official look is here — and so is our merch store! That’s right: We’ve got new art AND hats, shirts, and sweatshirts to match. Starting March 26 at 12:00 a.m. PST, our shop is open for presales. You’ve got until Friday, April 12 at 11:59 p.m. to get your order in, and we’ve got some very cunty stuff.

CHECK OUT OUR SPOOKY TUESDAY MERCH HERE!

References:

https://screenrant.com/misery-book-film-differences/

https://medium.com/movies-and-us/misery-is-terrifying-c2c00fb5ad88

https://www.looper.com/776658/is-misery-based-on-a-true-story/

https://pleasekillme.com/annie-wilkes-stephen-king/]]>Buzzsprout-14418925Tue, 06 Feb 2024 08:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtFebruary is all about the romance — and when you combine that with horror, too often you end up with something that looks a little more toxic. That’s why we’re dedicating these next few weeks to all things Obsession, and we know just how to kick this...
BIG NEWS, SPOOKIES!

We’re getting a makeover!! Our new official look is here — and so is our merch store! That’s right: We’ve got new art AND hats, shirts, and sweatshirts to match. Starting March 26 at 12:00 a.m. PST, our shop is open for presales. You’ve got until Friday, April 12 at 11:59 p.m. to get your order in, and we’ve got some very cunty stuff.

CHECK OUT OUR SPOOKY TUESDAY MERCH HERE!

References:

https://screenrant.com/misery-book-film-differences/

https://medium.com/movies-and-us/misery-is-terrifying-c2c00fb5ad88

https://www.looper.com/776658/is-misery-based-on-a-true-story/

https://pleasekillme.com/annie-wilkes-stephen-king/]]>6865true4171fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/saltburn-2023-so-gossip-girl-coded--75480168
BIG NEWS, SPOOKIES!

We’re getting a makeover!! Our new official look is here — and so is our merch store! That’s right: We’ve got new art AND hats, shirts, and sweatshirts to match. Starting March 26 at 12:00 a.m. PST, our shop is open for presales. You’ve got until Friday, April 12 at 11:59 p.m. to get your order in, and we’ve got some very cunty stuff.

CHECK OUT OUR SPOOKY TUESDAY MERCH HERE!

References:

Interviews with Emerald Fennell:
https://youtu.be/nlVtm5jrgoY?si=khdAAu8qdUreqxME
https://youtu.be/YtKa-39TGpI?si=wltjwg3GD1jeIyVA
https://youtu.be/lhB-VJa0_OI?si=nmeV9ZgmOfooupVB
https://youtu.be/eY4Ff_lhpqA?si=vSLLrW9FhzkyoN_6
https://youtu.be/1DiVSbgPcAo?si=2i3IQ-OGfDOKjy7c

Costuming in Saltburn:
https://youtu.be/Mru3hlsLedQ?si=C-hnUavtWmchuL7S

https://variety.com/2023/film/columns/saltburn-critics-emerald-fennell-upper-class-satire-1235815525/

https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/saltburn-jacob-elordi-ending-explained-76659/

https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/saltburn-twist-greek-myth-minotaur

https://medium.com/@ibtisaamahmed/the-symbolism-of-saltburn-that-you-probably-missed-32748741006c

https://screenrant.com/saltburn-movie-easter-eggs-references/#mid-2000-39-s-aesthetic

https://www.reddit.com/r/saltburn/comments/19airjx/the_changeling_boy/]]>Buzzsprout-14377331Tue, 30 Jan 2024 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtIs this week a Fifth Tuesday? Is Saltburn (2023) a horror movie? Spookies, those questions are more for you than for us — but we do have a lot to say this week. Like, A LOT. Somehow, without really meaning to, we accidentally talked for almost three...
BIG NEWS, SPOOKIES!

We’re getting a makeover!! Our new official look is here — and so is our merch store! That’s right: We’ve got new art AND hats, shirts, and sweatshirts to match. Starting March 26 at 12:00 a.m. PST, our shop is open for presales. You’ve got until Friday, April 12 at 11:59 p.m. to get your order in, and we’ve got some very cunty stuff.

CHECK OUT OUR SPOOKY TUESDAY MERCH HERE!

References:

Interviews with Emerald Fennell:
https://youtu.be/nlVtm5jrgoY?si=khdAAu8qdUreqxME
https://youtu.be/YtKa-39TGpI?si=wltjwg3GD1jeIyVA
https://youtu.be/lhB-VJa0_OI?si=nmeV9ZgmOfooupVB
https://youtu.be/eY4Ff_lhpqA?si=vSLLrW9FhzkyoN_6
https://youtu.be/1DiVSbgPcAo?si=2i3IQ-OGfDOKjy7c

Costuming in Saltburn:
https://youtu.be/Mru3hlsLedQ?si=C-hnUavtWmchuL7S

https://variety.com/2023/film/columns/saltburn-critics-emerald-fennell-upper-class-satire-1235815525/

https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/saltburn-jacob-elordi-ending-explained-76659/

https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/saltburn-twist-greek-myth-minotaur

https://medium.com/@ibtisaamahmed/the-symbolism-of-saltburn-that-you-probably-missed-32748741006c

https://screenrant.com/saltburn-movie-easter-eggs-references/#mid-2000-39-s-aesthetic

https://www.reddit.com/r/saltburn/comments/19airjx/the_changeling_boy/]]>10616true4170fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/five-nights-at-freddy-s-2023-stream-night-shift-by-lucy-dacus--75480055
BIG NEWS, SPOOKIES!

We’re getting a makeover!! Our new official look is here — and so is our merch store! That’s right: We’ve got new art AND hats, shirts, and sweatshirts to match. Starting March 26 at 12:00 a.m. PST, our shop is open for presales. You’ve got until Friday, April 12 at 11:59 p.m. to get your order in, and we’ve got some very cunty stuff.

CHECK OUT OUR SPOOKY TUESDAY MERCH HERE!

References:

Night Shift by Lucy Dacus: https://youtu.be/K7gEgIEUj3A?si=cEtAI4svaf2JTXpv

"Join Us For A Bite" Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0HHAQAdnak&ab_channel=JTMusic

"Five Nights at Freddy's" Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l18A5BOTlzE&ab_channel=TheLivingTombstone

https://www.reddit.com/r/fivenightsatfreddys/comments/jxvesb/bad_news_about_the_fnaf_movie/

https://www.vulture.com/article/five-nights-at-freddys-lore-explainer.html

https://collider.com/five-nights-at-freddys-easter-eggs/

https://collider.com/five-nights-at-freddys-cast-character-guide/

https://five-nights-at-freddys73.fandom.com/wiki/Five_Nights_At_Freddy%27s_Wiki

https://www.reddit.com/r/fivenightsatfreddys/comments/199ruwy/funtime_foxy_is_non_binary/]]>Buzzsprout-14337517Tue, 23 Jan 2024 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtIt's that time of year again — Matthew Lillard's birthday!!! We knew we had to celebrate our spooky king in style, and we had just the movie to help us do it. A long-awaited adaptation of a much-beloved video game franchise, Five Nights at Freddy's...
BIG NEWS, SPOOKIES!

We’re getting a makeover!! Our new official look is here — and so is our merch store! That’s right: We’ve got new art AND hats, shirts, and sweatshirts to match. Starting March 26 at 12:00 a.m. PST, our shop is open for presales. You’ve got until Friday, April 12 at 11:59 p.m. to get your order in, and we’ve got some very cunty stuff.

CHECK OUT OUR SPOOKY TUESDAY MERCH HERE!

References:

Night Shift by Lucy Dacus: https://youtu.be/K7gEgIEUj3A?si=cEtAI4svaf2JTXpv

"Join Us For A Bite" Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0HHAQAdnak&ab_channel=JTMusic

"Five Nights at Freddy's" Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l18A5BOTlzE&ab_channel=TheLivingTombstone

https://www.reddit.com/r/fivenightsatfreddys/comments/jxvesb/bad_news_about_the_fnaf_movie/

https://www.vulture.com/article/five-nights-at-freddys-lore-explainer.html

https://collider.com/five-nights-at-freddys-easter-eggs/

https://collider.com/five-nights-at-freddys-cast-character-guide/

https://five-nights-at-freddys73.fandom.com/wiki/Five_Nights_At_Freddy%27s_Wiki

https://www.reddit.com/r/fivenightsatfreddys/comments/199ruwy/funtime_foxy_is_non_binary/]]>7214true4169fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/night-swim-2024-muddying-the-waters--75480178
BIG NEWS, SPOOKIES!

We’re getting a makeover!! Our new official look is here — and so is our merch store! That’s right: We’ve got new art AND hats, shirts, and sweatshirts to match. Starting March 26 at 12:00 a.m. PST, our shop is open for presales. You’ve got until Friday, April 12 at 11:59 p.m. to get your order in, and we’ve got some very cunty stuff.

CHECK OUT OUR SPOOKY TUESDAY MERCH HERE!

References:

https://nypost.com/2024/01/06/entertainment/night-swim-makes-big-splash-at-the-box-office/

Original Short Film: https://youtu.be/R5mPELbWVDk?si=SgbU2gcYheyqttbA]]>Buzzsprout-14268230Tue, 16 Jan 2024 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtForget the beach that makes you old — it's all about the pool that haunts you. Orrr maybe not? Night Swim (2024) is the recent release that made more of a ripple than a splash. Starring Wyatt Russell and Kerry Condon, this flick has been a little...
BIG NEWS, SPOOKIES!

We’re getting a makeover!! Our new official look is here — and so is our merch store! That’s right: We’ve got new art AND hats, shirts, and sweatshirts to match. Starting March 26 at 12:00 a.m. PST, our shop is open for presales. You’ve got until Friday, April 12 at 11:59 p.m. to get your order in, and we’ve got some very cunty stuff.

CHECK OUT OUR SPOOKY TUESDAY MERCH HERE!

References:

https://nypost.com/2024/01/06/entertainment/night-swim-makes-big-splash-at-the-box-office/

Original Short Film: https://youtu.be/R5mPELbWVDk?si=SgbU2gcYheyqttbA]]>6186true4168fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/frozen-2010-stuck-porn--75480157
BIG NEWS, SPOOKIES!

We’re getting a makeover!! Our new official look is here — and so is our merch store! That’s right: We’ve got new art AND hats, shirts, and sweatshirts to match. Starting March 26 at 12:00 a.m. PST, our shop is open for presales. You’ve got until Friday, April 12 at 11:59 p.m. to get your order in, and we’ve got some very cunty stuff.

CHECK OUT OUR SPOOKY TUESDAY MERCH HERE!

Resources:

https://www.aspcapetinsurance.com/resources/history-of-dogs-and-humans/ ]]>Buzzsprout-14211651Tue, 09 Jan 2024 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtIt's more than a little unfortunate that when you ask someone if they've seen Frozen (2010), you have to first clarify that you don't mean the Disney princess movie. Once they ~let it go~, though, they just might discover that this flick is worth a...
BIG NEWS, SPOOKIES!

We’re getting a makeover!! Our new official look is here — and so is our merch store! That’s right: We’ve got new art AND hats, shirts, and sweatshirts to match. Starting March 26 at 12:00 a.m. PST, our shop is open for presales. You’ve got until Friday, April 12 at 11:59 p.m. to get your order in, and we’ve got some very cunty stuff.

CHECK OUT OUR SPOOKY TUESDAY MERCH HERE!

Resources:

https://www.aspcapetinsurance.com/resources/history-of-dogs-and-humans/ ]]>5988true4167fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/santa-s-slay-2005-chestnuts-and-jingle-balls--75480046
Resources:

https://www.history.com/topics/christmas/santa-claus 

https://wrestlingatthemovies.tumblr.com/post/154722232254/ ]]>Buzzsprout-14145867Tue, 19 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtIf what you wanted for Christmas was a whole bunch of jokes about male genitalia, well, you must've been a very good little Spooky this year! For our latest installment of B-cember — and our last episode of Spooky Tuesday until 2024 — we decided to...
Resources:

https://www.history.com/topics/christmas/santa-claus 

https://wrestlingatthemovies.tumblr.com/post/154722232254/ ]]>5271true4166fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/grindhouse-2007-grime-gore-and-genitalia--75480165
References:

https://www.indiewire.com/features/general/quentin-tarantino-grindhouse-misunderstood-1202225579/

https://www.wired.com/2007/04/grindhouse-look/

https://screenrant.com/behind-scenes-facts-about-making-of-planet-terror/#death-proof-connections

https://collider.com/grindhouse-15-years-later-death-proof-planet-terror/

https://www.indiewire.com/news/general-news/in-praise-of-death-proof-one-of-quentin-tarantinos-best-movies-128643/

https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/fergie-quentin-tarantino-bit-her-resurfaced-interview-8098833/

https://www.indiewire.com/features/general/rose-mcgowan-robert-rodriguez-planet-terror-harvey-weinstein-rape-1201912923/

https://beverlyboy.com/filmmaking/everything-you-need-to-know-about-grindhouse-film-history/

https://www.grindhousedatabase.com/index.php/INTRODUCTION

https://www.slashfilm.com/762166/the-20-best-grindhouse-movies-ranked/

https://www.cbr.com/spy-kids-machete-do-they-share-universe/

https://www.vulture.com/2007/09/quentin_tarantinos_missing_ree.html

Trailers and Clips:

Hobo With a Shotgun (Fake Trailer)

Hobo With a Shotgun (Real Trailer, 2011)

Death Proof Lap Dance Missing Reel

Death Proof Convenience Store Cut Scene ]]>Buzzsprout-14094279Tue, 12 Dec 2023 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtReady for more B-cember, Spookies? Well, you'd better be, because for our second week of B movie December, we're going bigger and better than ever. On our latest episode, we're diving into Grindhouse (2007), an ode to the double features of horror...
References:

https://www.indiewire.com/features/general/quentin-tarantino-grindhouse-misunderstood-1202225579/

https://www.wired.com/2007/04/grindhouse-look/

https://screenrant.com/behind-scenes-facts-about-making-of-planet-terror/#death-proof-connections

https://collider.com/grindhouse-15-years-later-death-proof-planet-terror/

https://www.indiewire.com/news/general-news/in-praise-of-death-proof-one-of-quentin-tarantinos-best-movies-128643/

https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/fergie-quentin-tarantino-bit-her-resurfaced-interview-8098833/

https://www.indiewire.com/features/general/rose-mcgowan-robert-rodriguez-planet-terror-harvey-weinstein-rape-1201912923/

https://beverlyboy.com/filmmaking/everything-you-need-to-know-about-grindhouse-film-history/

https://www.grindhousedatabase.com/index.php/INTRODUCTION

https://www.slashfilm.com/762166/the-20-best-grindhouse-movies-ranked/

https://www.cbr.com/spy-kids-machete-do-they-share-universe/

https://www.vulture.com/2007/09/quentin_tarantinos_missing_ree.html

Trailers and Clips:

Hobo With a Shotgun (Fake Trailer)

Hobo With a Shotgun (Real Trailer, 2011)

8688true4165fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/creature-from-the-black-lagoon-1954-ribbed-for-your-pleasure--75480184
References:

https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/a-brief-history-of-the-creature-from-the-black-lagoon-franchise/

https://www.rogerebert.com/mzs/from-the-deep-on-the-staying-power-of-creature-from-the-black-lagoon

https://www.monstersofmakeup.com/2021/02/10/making-up-the-creature-from-the-black-lagoon/

https://www.geekslop.com/life/fads-and-trends/fads-and-trends-1900/2010/the-3-d-movie-craze-of-the-1950s

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Creature-from-the-Black-Lagoon

https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2020/04/16/why-creature-from-the-black-lagoon-has-become-more-horrifying-with-time/

https://filmschoolrejects.com/creature-from-the-black-lagoon-real-designer/]]>Buzzsprout-14046595Tue, 05 Dec 2023 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtIt's a B-cember to Remember here at Spooky Tuesday! To finish the year in festive fashion, we decided to do one last lil theme month and dedicate December to B horror movies, so of course we had to start with a classic. Creature from the Black Lagoon...
References:

https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/a-brief-history-of-the-creature-from-the-black-lagoon-franchise/

https://www.rogerebert.com/mzs/from-the-deep-on-the-staying-power-of-creature-from-the-black-lagoon

https://www.monstersofmakeup.com/2021/02/10/making-up-the-creature-from-the-black-lagoon/

https://www.geekslop.com/life/fads-and-trends/fads-and-trends-1900/2010/the-3-d-movie-craze-of-the-1950s

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Creature-from-the-Black-Lagoon

https://colinmcmahonauthor.com/2020/04/16/why-creature-from-the-black-lagoon-has-become-more-horrifying-with-time/

https://filmschoolrejects.com/creature-from-the-black-lagoon-real-designer/]]>6005true4164fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/28-days-later-2002-novembleak--75480090
References:

https://collider.com/28-days-later-zombie-movie/

https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/28-days-later-oral-history-danny-boyle-alex-garland

https://screenrant.com/28-days-later-danny-boyle-zombie-movie-interesting-facts/#poor-quality-on-purpose

https://www.looper.com/1327528/untold-truth-28-days-later/

https://www.ranker.com/list/28-days-later-behind-the-scenes-trivia-details/linda-meyers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQ6zr6kCPj8&ab_channel=LMFAOVEVO

https://screenrant.com/walking-dead-28-days-later-same-opening-rick-jim-explained/

Alternate Endings: https://youtu.be/CyoKyVM_nW0?si=rCEGTrhvoeRDZibF]]>Buzzsprout-13907110Tue, 28 Nov 2023 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtYou know we ~love~ a theme month here at Spooky Tuesday, but TBH we sort of stumbled on Novembleak on accident. Horror movies aren’t exactly cheery as a genre, but our lineup this month has been particularly… well, bleak, and 28 Days Later (2002) is...
References:

https://collider.com/28-days-later-zombie-movie/

https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/28-days-later-oral-history-danny-boyle-alex-garland

https://screenrant.com/28-days-later-danny-boyle-zombie-movie-interesting-facts/#poor-quality-on-purpose

https://www.looper.com/1327528/untold-truth-28-days-later/

https://www.ranker.com/list/28-days-later-behind-the-scenes-trivia-details/linda-meyers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQ6zr6kCPj8&ab_channel=LMFAOVEVO

https://screenrant.com/walking-dead-28-days-later-same-opening-rick-jim-explained/

Alternate Endings: https://youtu.be/CyoKyVM_nW0?si=rCEGTrhvoeRDZibF]]>6766true4163fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/malignant-2021-it-s-all-about-family--75480104
References:

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2021-09-10/malignant-twist-ending-explained-real

https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2021/9/28/malignant-review-article/

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2021-09-10/malignant-review-james-wan-hbo-max

https://mashable.com/article/malignant-review

https://www.ign.com/articles/malignant-trailer-movie-plot-james-wan

https://mashable.com/article/malignant-hidden-details

https://collider.com/james-wan-malignant-interview/

https://www.thewrap.com/malignant-movie-explained-james-wan/

https://www.intomore.com/entertainment/film/malignant-trans-allegory/

https://morbidlybeautiful.com/digging-deep-malignant-intersex/#:~:text=As%20the%20characters%20share%20one,makes%20them%20both%20intersex%20chimaeras.]]>Buzzsprout-13907107Tue, 21 Nov 2023 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtMalignant (2021) didn’t make the best first impression for us here at Spooky Tuesday — so we were a lil nervous to revisit it on our latest episode. But with Thanksgiving right around the corner, we could think of no better time to cover such a...
References:

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2021-09-10/malignant-twist-ending-explained-real

https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2021/9/28/malignant-review-article/

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2021-09-10/malignant-review-james-wan-hbo-max

https://mashable.com/article/malignant-review

https://www.ign.com/articles/malignant-trailer-movie-plot-james-wan

https://mashable.com/article/malignant-hidden-details

https://collider.com/james-wan-malignant-interview/

https://www.thewrap.com/malignant-movie-explained-james-wan/

https://www.intomore.com/entertainment/film/malignant-trans-allegory/

https://morbidlybeautiful.com/digging-deep-malignant-intersex/#:~:text=As%20the%20characters%20share%20one,makes%20them%20both%20intersex%20chimaeras.]]>5980true4162fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mist-2007-the-bull-spit-we-spew--75480105
References:

https://www.avclub.com/best-albums-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-2023-inductees-1850964928]]>Buzzsprout-13907102Tue, 14 Nov 2023 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtYou know that thing we always say about getting caught up in the apocalypse? Well, The Mist (2007) is exactly the movie to make us rethink that take — but the censored version available on streaming is definitely testing our resolve. We knew we were...
References:

https://www.avclub.com/best-albums-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-2023-inductees-1850964928]]>7072true4161fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hell-house-llc-2015-fuck-that-clown--75480099
Resources:

https://www.reddit.com/r/horror/comments/83cpfq/anyone_figure_out_the_hell_house_llc_secret/

https://www.nashvillescene.com/arts_culture/coverstory/tennessees-mckamey-manor-torture-on-demand/article_760ac6f2-513f-5f7c-b1f2-d65d7452bb1a.html

Hell House LLC: The Director's Cut: https://youtu.be/byIZMtb44v8?si=ntZO51JB-LvYiTo3]]>Buzzsprout-13899769Tue, 07 Nov 2023 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtIt’s just generally good life advice to not commit a crime while you’re in the middle of committing a crime — and the same basic principle applies to haunted houses. If you’re putting one on, maybe consider hosting it in a place that doesn’t come with...
Resources:

https://www.reddit.com/r/horror/comments/83cpfq/anyone_figure_out_the_hell_house_llc_secret/

https://www.nashvillescene.com/arts_culture/coverstory/tennessees-mckamey-manor-torture-on-demand/article_760ac6f2-513f-5f7c-b1f2-d65d7452bb1a.html

Hell House LLC: The Director's Cut: https://youtu.be/byIZMtb44v8?si=ntZO51JB-LvYiTo3]]>6120true4160fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/practical-magic-1998-bangs-bangs-bangs--75480152
Resources:

https://www.insider.com/cool-facts-you-never-knew-about-practical-magic

https://screenrant.com/practical-magic-behind-scenes-details-making-trivia/#the-stars-really-got-tipsy-for-one-scene]]>Buzzsprout-13708460Tue, 31 Oct 2023 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtAnyone up for a Midnight Margarita? We're breaking out our cauldron and brewing up some delicious cocktails in honor of a  new Spooky Tuesday. When we realized we had a Halloween Fifth Tuesday on our hands, we knew we had to pick something special —...
Resources:

https://www.insider.com/cool-facts-you-never-knew-about-practical-magic

https://screenrant.com/practical-magic-behind-scenes-details-making-trivia/#the-stars-really-got-tipsy-for-one-scene]]>6158true4159fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/suspiria-1977-technicolor-nightmare-ft-vannah-taylor--75480192
Follow Vannah Taylor on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok at @sirendeathcult. Follow The Carnal Extremities Podcast on Twitter. Check out their new episodes weekly on Apple and Spotify.

https://www.theringer.com/movies/2018/10/5/17939894/suspiria-dario-argento-luca-guadagnino

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/26/movies/suspiria-remake-tilda-swinton-dakota-johnson.html

https://www.wired.com/story/suspiria-movie-review/

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/503550/14-unforgettable-facts-about-%E2%80%98suspiria%E2%80%99]]>Buzzsprout-13708451Tue, 24 Oct 2023 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtShould we have saved Suspiria (1977) for pride month? Rumor on the street is that this is a low-key lesbian film... which actually makes a lot of sense when you consider that, in a way, maybe all witch movies are. But while it doesn't actually include...
Follow Vannah Taylor on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok at @sirendeathcult. Follow The Carnal Extremities Podcast on Twitter. Check out their new episodes weekly on Apple and Spotify.

https://www.theringer.com/movies/2018/10/5/17939894/suspiria-dario-argento-luca-guadagnino

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/26/movies/suspiria-remake-tilda-swinton-dakota-johnson.html

https://www.wired.com/story/suspiria-movie-review/

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/503550/14-unforgettable-facts-about-%E2%80%98suspiria%E2%80%99]]>7107true4158fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fright-night-1985-that-80s-rizz--75480164
References:

https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/fright-night-the-enduring-appeal-of-the-80s-vampire-classic/

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/66862/16-biting-facts-about-fright-night

https://movieweb.com/fright-night-facts-trivia/

https://originalcinemaniac.com/2019/06/25/from-top-to-bottom-the-films-of-stephen-geoffreys/

]]>Buzzsprout-13594217Tue, 17 Oct 2023 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtIt’s giving Disturbia. It’s giving Scream. It’s giving Bram Stoker’s Dracula and The Lost Boys and Mom’s Got a Date with a Vampire. And it’s most definitely giving Vincent Price. Make no mistake, though — Fright Night (1985) is absolutely iconic in...
References:

https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/fright-night-the-enduring-appeal-of-the-80s-vampire-classic/

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/66862/16-biting-facts-about-fright-night

https://movieweb.com/fright-night-facts-trivia/

https://originalcinemaniac.com/2019/06/25/from-top-to-bottom-the-films-of-stephen-geoffreys/

]]>6381true4157fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hereditary-2018-some-fuck-shit--75480123
References:

https://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3535054/hereditary-hidden-clues/

https://collider.com/hereditary-easter-eggs/

https://bloody-disgusting.com/interviews/3487224/sxsw-interview-hereditary/ 

https://collider.com/hereditary-ending-explained/]]>Buzzsprout-13552288Tue, 10 Oct 2023 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtSpookies, we probably don’t need to tell you that some fuck shit goes down in Hereditary (2018). If there’s one thing most people know about this movie, it’s that — but if you don’t know, well, you might want a heads-up before you watch. On our latest...
References:

https://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3535054/hereditary-hidden-clues/

https://collider.com/hereditary-easter-eggs/

https://bloody-disgusting.com/interviews/3487224/sxsw-interview-hereditary/ 

https://collider.com/hereditary-ending-explained/]]>7636true4156fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-silence-of-the-lambs-1991-gorgeous-gorgeous-gore--75480057
Want to see it for yourself? Watch our episode on The Silence of the Lambs (1991) here!

Want more spooky Anthony Hopkins? Listen to our episode on Magic (1978) here!

References:

Anthony Hopkins' Weird TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@anthonyhopkins/video/7250521710372359466

https://filmschoolrejects.com/feminist-vision-silence-of-the-lambs/

https://www.cbr.com/x-files-silence-of-lambs-influences/

https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/the-silence-of-the-lambs-trans-legacy-movies-anniversary

https://www.nytimes.com/1992/03/31/movies/a-day-to-demonstrate-affection-for-the-stars-and-some-dismay.html

https://screenrant.com/silence-of-the-lambs-buffalo-bill-lgbtq-controversy/

https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/music/a35401602/silence-of-the-lambs-30th-anniversary-essay/

https://screenrant.com/the-silence-of-the-lambs-the-real-buffalo-bills-true-story-explained/

https://screenrant.com/silence-lambs-precious-dog-career-batman-returns-pee-wee/

https://www.empireonline.com/movies/features/the-silence-of-the-lambs-jodie-foster-revisits-clarice-starling/

https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/features/the-day-jodie-came-out-and-became-the-accused-763808.html

https://www.avclub.com/30-years-in-the-silence-of-the-lambs-jame-gumb-still-1846252158

https://www.vulture.com/2020/11/brooke-smith-answers-every-silence-of-the-lambs-question.html 

]]>Buzzsprout-13511803Tue, 03 Oct 2023 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtGood evening, Spookies. We hope you're hungry, because we've cooked up a very special episode for our Season 4 premiere, and it goes great with some fava beans and a nice Chianti. This week on Spooky Tuesday, The Silence of the Lambs (1991) is what's...
Want to see it for yourself? Watch our episode on The Silence of the Lambs (1991) here!

Want more spooky Anthony Hopkins? Listen to our episode on Magic (1978) here!

References:

Anthony Hopkins' Weird TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@anthonyhopkins/video/7250521710372359466

https://filmschoolrejects.com/feminist-vision-silence-of-the-lambs/

https://www.cbr.com/x-files-silence-of-lambs-influences/

https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/the-silence-of-the-lambs-trans-legacy-movies-anniversary

https://www.nytimes.com/1992/03/31/movies/a-day-to-demonstrate-affection-for-the-stars-and-some-dismay.html

https://screenrant.com/silence-of-the-lambs-buffalo-bill-lgbtq-controversy/

https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/music/a35401602/silence-of-the-lambs-30th-anniversary-essay/

https://screenrant.com/the-silence-of-the-lambs-the-real-buffalo-bills-true-story-explained/

https://screenrant.com/silence-lambs-precious-dog-career-batman-returns-pee-wee/

https://www.empireonline.com/movies/features/the-silence-of-the-lambs-jodie-foster-revisits-clarice-starling/

https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/features/the-day-jodie-came-out-and-became-the-accused-763808.html

6486true4155fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/talk-to-me-2023-wait-is-this-movie-australian--75480130
References:

https://collider.com/talk-to-me-ending-explained/

https://youtu.be/6gi0mJvq8S0?si=miYWKqPZMwZrHdkZ

https://www.indiewire.com/features/interviews/talk-to-me-interview-danny-michael-philippou-ari-aster-screenshot-text-1234892098/

https://time.com/6298750/talk-to-me-directors-interview/

https://www.instagram.com/p/CvlaNm4PF8U/

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/aug/07/kuwait-bans-hit-australian-horror-film-talk-to-me-over-casting-of-trans-actor-zoe-terakes

https://www.dexerto.com/tv-movies/talk-to-me-ending-explained-2227326/

https://www.vulture.com/article/talk-to-me-ending-and-sequel-potential-explained.html

https://wegotthiscovered.com/movies/talk-to-me-has-impressive-10-million-opening-tailing-a24s-hereditary/ ]]>Buzzsprout-13454659Tue, 26 Sep 2023 11:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtCRAZY! Pervert Ghost Hand Possesses Teens! (Prank!) (Gone Wrong!) (Gone Real?!) It’s the viral new video everyone is ~talking~ about — and after debuting in theaters this summer, Talk To Me (2023) is now officially available to watch at home. With...
References:

https://collider.com/talk-to-me-ending-explained/

https://youtu.be/6gi0mJvq8S0?si=miYWKqPZMwZrHdkZ

https://www.indiewire.com/features/interviews/talk-to-me-interview-danny-michael-philippou-ari-aster-screenshot-text-1234892098/

https://time.com/6298750/talk-to-me-directors-interview/

https://www.instagram.com/p/CvlaNm4PF8U/

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/aug/07/kuwait-bans-hit-australian-horror-film-talk-to-me-over-casting-of-trans-actor-zoe-terakes

https://www.dexerto.com/tv-movies/talk-to-me-ending-explained-2227326/

https://www.vulture.com/article/talk-to-me-ending-and-sequel-potential-explained.html

https://wegotthiscovered.com/movies/talk-to-me-has-impressive-10-million-opening-tailing-a24s-hereditary/ ]]>8422true3154fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-descent-2005-praying-for-your-downfall-queen--75480062
References:

https://cinephiliabeyond.org/descent/

https://www.vulture.com/2021/02/the-descent-alternate-ending-explained-by-neil-marshall.html

Alternate Ending: https://youtu.be/6tSQT6sf5VM

https://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3598364/butcher-block-blood-baths-crawlers-dual-meaning-behind-descent/

https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/the-descent-redefined-women-in-horror-movies/

https://gamerant.com/the-descent-ending-explained/

]]>Buzzsprout-13450717Tue, 19 Sep 2023 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtGirls trip!!! Who's ready for a lil weekend away with the ladies? We know we are, and we've got the most exciting destination in mind: It's a cave!!! In the middle of the woods!!! Can you imagine anything better? It's the perfect place to relax, kick...
References:

https://cinephiliabeyond.org/descent/

https://www.vulture.com/2021/02/the-descent-alternate-ending-explained-by-neil-marshall.html

Alternate Ending: https://youtu.be/6tSQT6sf5VM

https://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3598364/butcher-block-blood-baths-crawlers-dual-meaning-behind-descent/

https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/the-descent-redefined-women-in-horror-movies/

https://gamerant.com/the-descent-ending-explained/

]]>6640true3153fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/influencer-2023-not-a-girl-s-girl--75480072
Resources:

https://medium.com/authority-magazine/inspirational-women-in-hollywood-how-cassandra-naud-is-shaking-up-the-entertainment-industry-2223f534f81b

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNWDZ2zrnDY&ab_channel=Popternative

https://people.com/health/dancer-cassandra-naud-with-birthmark-on-face-embraces-her-beauty/ ]]>Buzzsprout-13426689Tue, 12 Sep 2023 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtCan you be a girl's girl if you're killing other girls? Are we the ones not standing in feminine solidarity when we try to bring down a girl boss whose passion just so happens to be serial killing? These are the important philosophical questions we...
Resources:

https://medium.com/authority-magazine/inspirational-women-in-hollywood-how-cassandra-naud-is-shaking-up-the-entertainment-industry-2223f534f81b

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNWDZ2zrnDY&ab_channel=Popternative

https://people.com/health/dancer-cassandra-naud-with-birthmark-on-face-embraces-her-beauty/ ]]>6174true3152fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/saw-2004-soo-criminal-minds-coded--75480102
Resources:

https://www.eonline.com/news/1087710/15-spooky-secrets-about-the-saw-franchise

https://puzzleboxhorror.com/what-did-the-creators-of-saw-think-about-the-movie/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNiF7v8OUS4&ab_channel=HybridXeroFuse

https://www.tumblr.com/shittysawtraps/714262181969068032/sesamseed-yo-its-matt-imagine-jigsaw-bringing   

https://www.hypable.com/saw-movie-facts/]]>Buzzsprout-13426685Tue, 05 Sep 2023 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtRise and shine, Spookies. You’re probably wondering what movie we’re about to cover. Well, I’ll tell you what it might be. It’s taken almost three years of intense planning and rigorous diorama-making, but at long last we’re ready to dip our toes into...
Resources:

https://www.eonline.com/news/1087710/15-spooky-secrets-about-the-saw-franchise

https://puzzleboxhorror.com/what-did-the-creators-of-saw-think-about-the-movie/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNiF7v8OUS4&ab_channel=HybridXeroFuse

https://www.tumblr.com/shittysawtraps/714262181969068032/sesamseed-yo-its-matt-imagine-jigsaw-bringing   

https://www.hypable.com/saw-movie-facts/]]>5767true3151fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-host-2013-would-you-still-love-me-if-i-was-a-worm--75480139
Resources:

https://stepheniemeyer.com/the-books/the-host/the-host-playlist/

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2020/aug/07/stephenie-meyer-id-like-to-be-remembered-for-writing-the-host-but-itll-be-twilight ]]>Buzzsprout-13295680Tue, 29 Aug 2023 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtIt's no Twilight, but we still need to talk about The Host (2013). No, not the Bong Joon Ho horror — we mean the Stephenie Meyer movie adaptation. That's right, it's time for another Fifth Tuesday, a.k.a. one of our non-spooky bonus episodes, and...
Resources:

https://stepheniemeyer.com/the-books/the-host/the-host-playlist/

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2020/aug/07/stephenie-meyer-id-like-to-be-remembered-for-writing-the-host-but-itll-be-twilight ]]>5944true3150fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/signs-2002-corn-is-so-sinister--75480081
References:

https://screenrant.com/signs-ending-explained-meaning/

https://screenrant.com/signs-movie-theory-creatures-not-aliens/]]>Buzzsprout-13295518Tue, 22 Aug 2023 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtArt is all about engaging with the big questions in life, and when it comes to Signs (2002), the M. Night Shyamalan movie is no different. This early aughts sci-fi flick invites important conversations about predestination versus free will, what sins...
References:

https://screenrant.com/signs-ending-explained-meaning/

https://screenrant.com/signs-movie-theory-creatures-not-aliens/]]>6141true3149fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mars-attacks-1996-starring-ray-j--75480077
References:

https://screenrant.com/mars-attacks-movie-facts-trivia/]]>Buzzsprout-13295258Tue, 15 Aug 2023 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtHere’s the thing about Mars Attacks! (1996) — it’s not giving Tim Burton. We’re dedicating our third installment of Alien Month to the notoriously spooky director, but this flick is a little different from his most famous material. Though it includes...
References:

https://screenrant.com/mars-attacks-movie-facts-trivia/]]>5434true3148fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-blob-1958-based-on-a-true-story--75480148
References:

"The Blob" by Five Blobs

https://www.npr.org/2008/09/10/94486445/the-blob-marks-50th-anniversary

https://criterioncloseup.com/2015/04/12/the-blog-1958-irwin-s-yeaworth/

https://criterioncloseup.com/2015/04/14/a-tale-of-two-blobs/

https://www.thedigitalfix.com/the-blob/the-shocking-true-story-that-inspired-the-blob

https://thesamlenz.medium.com/the-blob-1958-a-film-ahead-of-its-time-500a42726df7

https://ui.adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/1926Natur.118..552B/abstract

https://www.howtopronounce.com/pwdre-ser]]>Buzzsprout-13295251Tue, 08 Aug 2023 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtEver heard of pwdre ser? Good, then you can help us figure out how to pronounce it. On a new episode of Spooky Tuesday, Alien Month continues with The Blob (1958), a vintage horror flick based on a true story (or at least true science). Though this...
References:

"The Blob" by Five Blobs

https://www.npr.org/2008/09/10/94486445/the-blob-marks-50th-anniversary

https://criterioncloseup.com/2015/04/12/the-blog-1958-irwin-s-yeaworth/

https://criterioncloseup.com/2015/04/14/a-tale-of-two-blobs/

https://www.thedigitalfix.com/the-blob/the-shocking-true-story-that-inspired-the-blob

https://thesamlenz.medium.com/the-blob-1958-a-film-ahead-of-its-time-500a42726df7

https://ui.adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/1926Natur.118..552B/abstract

https://www.howtopronounce.com/pwdre-ser]]>4815true3147fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/aliens-1986-billsy-twosweeks--75480116
References:

Director's Cut Additional/Deleted Scenes: https://youtu.be/epTetyfu1Gs

https://www.cinemablend.com/movies/aliens-behind-the-scenes-facts-from-james-camerons-sci-fi-action-sequel

https://www.ign.com/articles/the-making-of-aliens-titan-rinzler-james-cameron-gale-anne-hurd

https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/aliens-turns-30-secrets-set-revealed/story?id=40556036

https://jezebel.com/the-question-remains-would-you-bone-an-alien-1850680047]]>Buzzsprout-13295244Tue, 01 Aug 2023 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtWhich came first, the alien or the egg? Alien (1979) may have raised that question, but Aliens (1986) takes the investigation a step further as they tack on an S and get into the plurals. And boy are we getting into the plurals. This August, we’re all...
References:

Director's Cut Additional/Deleted Scenes: https://youtu.be/epTetyfu1Gs

https://www.cinemablend.com/movies/aliens-behind-the-scenes-facts-from-james-camerons-sci-fi-action-sequel

https://www.ign.com/articles/the-making-of-aliens-titan-rinzler-james-cameron-gale-anne-hurd

https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/aliens-turns-30-secrets-set-revealed/story?id=40556036

https://jezebel.com/the-question-remains-would-you-bone-an-alien-1850680047]]>5713true3146fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lake-placid-1999-suck-my-dick-ft-out-on-the-lanai--75480151
Follow Out on the Lanai on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Check out their new episodes weekly on Apple and Spotify.

You can find Kerri Doherty on Instagram and Twitter, and H. Alan Scott on Instagram as himself and as Sadie Pines. 

References:

https://www.macabredaily.com/articles/retro-review-the-cozy-pre-y2k-nostagia-of-lake-placid

https://blog.wildfloridairboats.com/have-you-seen-the-movie-lake-placid-let-us-clear-up-a-myth-for-you

https://www.everythingreptiles.com/alligator-vs-crocodile/ ]]>Buzzsprout-13133125Tue, 25 Jul 2023 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtWhat’s better than watching Betty White curse out a bunch of cops? We can’t think of much — other than getting the chance to gush about it for an hour and a half. And we knew that if we were going to do that, we had to bring in the experts. So we...
Follow Out on the Lanai on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Check out their new episodes weekly on Apple and Spotify.

You can find Kerri Doherty on Instagram and Twitter, and H. Alan Scott on Instagram as himself and as Sadie Pines. 

References:

https://www.macabredaily.com/articles/retro-review-the-cozy-pre-y2k-nostagia-of-lake-placid

https://blog.wildfloridairboats.com/have-you-seen-the-movie-lake-placid-let-us-clear-up-a-myth-for-you

https://www.everythingreptiles.com/alligator-vs-crocodile/ ]]>5518true2145fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-texas-chain-saw-massacre-1974-grower-not-a-shower--75480083
References:

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/18/movies/texas-chain-saw-massacre-x-ti-west.html

https://www.quartertothree.com/fp/2021/06/25/the-texas-chain-saw-massacre-when-youre-wrong-youre-wrong/

https://www.killerhorrorcritic.com/reviewsnews/5-great-representations-of-the-disabled-in-horror-films]]>Buzzsprout-13133113Tue, 18 Jul 2023 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtHow has it taken us this long to cover one of the most influential films in horror history? On our latest episode of Spooky Tuesday, we're throwing it back to one of the very first final girls with The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974). The film that...
References:

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/18/movies/texas-chain-saw-massacre-x-ti-west.html

https://www.quartertothree.com/fp/2021/06/25/the-texas-chain-saw-massacre-when-youre-wrong-youre-wrong/

https://www.killerhorrorcritic.com/reviewsnews/5-great-representations-of-the-disabled-in-horror-films]]>5349true3144fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-meg-2018-silly-billy-blockbuster--75480140
Jason Statham '90s Music Videos:

"Comin' On" by The Shamen

"Run to the Sun" By Erasure

"To The Sea" by Yello]]>Buzzsprout-13106214Tue, 11 Jul 2023 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtDon't go in the water, Spookies — Sharky OneWeek is back with a vengeance. On our latest episode of Spooky Tuesday, we're doing some deep sea exploration with The Meg (2018) to make sure we're ready for the upcoming sequel, but you might be surprised...
Jason Statham '90s Music Videos:

"Comin' On" by The Shamen

"Run to the Sun" By Erasure

"To The Sea" by Yello]]>5769true3143fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-return-of-the-living-dead-1985-party-time-zombie-s-version--75480113
References:

https://www.looper.com/985409/the-untold-truth-of-the-return-of-the-living-dead/

https://filmschoolrejects.com/commentary-the-return-of-the-living-dead-1985-d603d9c85c06/

https://1428elm.com/2018/05/10/return-living-dead-subverting-takes-brains/

https://deepai.org/publication/post-mortem-iris-decomposition-and-its-dynamics-in-morgue-conditions ]]>Buzzsprout-13053557Tue, 04 Jul 2023 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtIn keeping with its fellow '70s and '80s horror movies, The Return of the Living Dead (1985) delivers a classic tale about an official governmental goof — which makes for some interesting timing considering that it's set right around the Fourth of...
References:

https://www.looper.com/985409/the-untold-truth-of-the-return-of-the-living-dead/

https://filmschoolrejects.com/commentary-the-return-of-the-living-dead-1985-d603d9c85c06/

https://1428elm.com/2018/05/10/return-living-dead-subverting-takes-brains/

https://deepai.org/publication/post-mortem-iris-decomposition-and-its-dynamics-in-morgue-conditions ]]>5722true3142fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/paranorman-2012-not-all-gay-men-are-twinks--75480147
References:

https://www.looper.com/949988/the-untold-truth-of-paranorman/

https://www.engadget.com/2012-08-17-how-3d-printing-changed-the-face-of-paranorman.html

https://collider.com/paranorman-tenth-anniversary-laika-studio-interviews/

https://www.advocate.com/arts-entertainment/dvds/2012/11/29/why-paranorman-featured-first-gay-character-animated-film]]>Buzzsprout-13049648Tue, 27 Jun 2023 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtWe'd say we didn't know how badly we needed ParaNorman (2012) on our Spooky Tuesday Pride Month lineup until we saw it, but Sydney definitely did. With everything going on in today's ~*~political climate~*~ (and despite this movie being a decade old),...
References:

https://www.looper.com/949988/the-untold-truth-of-paranorman/

https://www.engadget.com/2012-08-17-how-3d-printing-changed-the-face-of-paranorman.html

https://collider.com/paranorman-tenth-anniversary-laika-studio-interviews/

https://www.advocate.com/arts-entertainment/dvds/2012/11/29/why-paranorman-featured-first-gay-character-animated-film]]>4428true3141fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/70s-80s-horror-movie-draft-hosted-by-raiders-of-the-lost-podcast--75480096
Follow Raiders of the Last Podcast on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. Check out their new episodes weekly on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube.

Check out our full teams below:

The Polter-Guys, drafted by Anthony

• The Exorcist (1973)
• Jaws (1975)
• The Shining (1980)
• A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) 
• Beetlejuice (1988)
• Little Shop of Horrors (1986)
• Videodrome (1983) 
• Evil Dead II (1987)
• Hellraiser (1987)
• The Omen (1976)

Christine and the Scream Queens, drafted by Monica

• The Thing (1982)
• Possession (1981) 
• Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
• The Wicker Man (1973) 
• The Fly (1986) 
• Friday the 13th (1980)
• Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988) 
• Return of the Living Dead (1985) 
• Christine (1983) 
• The Hitcher (1986) 

Sparkle Motion, drafted by Sydney

• The Evil Dead (1981)
• Suspiria (1977) 
• Predator (1987)
• The Lost Boys (1987)
• Halloween (1978)
• Deep Red (1975)
• Young Frankenstein (1974)
• Pet Sematary (1983) 
• The Amityville Horror (1979)
• Fright Night (1985)

Delbert Grady, drafted by James

• Alien (1979)
• Rosemary’s Baby (1968)
• The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
• House (1985) 
• Dawn of the Dead (1978)
• Gremlins (1984) 
• Near Dark (1987)
• Eraserhead (1977) 
• Cujo (1983) 
• Don’t Look Now (1973) 

We Are the Stepford Wife Guys, drafted by Chelsea

• Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) 
• An American Werewolf in London (1981) 
• Carrie (1976)
• The Stepford Wives (1975) 
• Black Christmas (1974) 
• Poltergeist (1982) 
• Piranha (1978) 
• Child’s Play (1988) 
• The Hills Have Eyes (1977) 
• The Re-Animator (1985) 

]]>Buzzsprout-13025803Thu, 22 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtWe interrupt your regular Spooky Tuesday scheduling to bring you something a little different. For a special bonus episode, we teamed up with Raiders of the Lost Podcast after brothers James and Anthony invited us to join their '70s and '80s horror...
Follow Raiders of the Last Podcast on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. Check out their new episodes weekly on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube.

Check out our full teams below:

The Polter-Guys, drafted by Anthony

• The Exorcist (1973)
• Jaws (1975)
• The Shining (1980)
• A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) 
• Beetlejuice (1988)
• Little Shop of Horrors (1986)
• Videodrome (1983) 
• Evil Dead II (1987)
• Hellraiser (1987)
• The Omen (1976)

Christine and the Scream Queens, drafted by Monica

• The Thing (1982)
• Possession (1981) 
• Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
• The Wicker Man (1973) 
• The Fly (1986) 
• Friday the 13th (1980)
• Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988) 
• Return of the Living Dead (1985) 
• Christine (1983) 
• The Hitcher (1986) 

Sparkle Motion, drafted by Sydney

• The Evil Dead (1981)
• Suspiria (1977) 
• Predator (1987)
• The Lost Boys (1987)
• Halloween (1978)
• Deep Red (1975)
• Young Frankenstein (1974)
• Pet Sematary (1983) 
• The Amityville Horror (1979)
• Fright Night (1985)

Delbert Grady, drafted by James

• Alien (1979)
• Rosemary’s Baby (1968)
• The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
• House (1985) 
• Dawn of the Dead (1978)
• Gremlins (1984) 
• Near Dark (1987)
• Eraserhead (1977) 
• Cujo (1983) 
• Don’t Look Now (1973) 

We Are the Stepford Wife Guys, drafted by Chelsea

• Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) 
• An American Werewolf in London (1981) 
• Carrie (1976)
• The Stepford Wives (1975) 
• Black Christmas (1974) 
• Poltergeist (1982) 
• Piranha (1978) 
• Child’s Play (1988) 
• The Hills Have Eyes (1977) 
• The Re-Animator (1985) 

]]>6284true3bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/knife-heart-2018-homocidal--75480163
References:

https://collider.com/knife-heart-giallo-genre-aids-epidemic-explained/

https://lwlies.com/reviews/knife-plus-heart/

https://medium.com/@jonathangrosa2/love-revenge-rebellion-the-faces-of-knife-heart-8e76ab1f1e8f

https://www.filmcomment.com/blog/interview-yann-gonzalez/ ]]>Buzzsprout-13025794Tue, 20 Jun 2023 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtIs Knife + Heart (2018) the gayest movie we've covered so far? After some of our followers suggested it would be a good fit for our Pride Month lineup, we knew we had to check it out. The premise alone was promising — it's a horror movie about the...
References:

https://collider.com/knife-heart-giallo-genre-aids-epidemic-explained/

https://lwlies.com/reviews/knife-plus-heart/

https://medium.com/@jonathangrosa2/love-revenge-rebellion-the-faces-of-knife-heart-8e76ab1f1e8f

https://www.filmcomment.com/blog/interview-yann-gonzalez/ ]]>5490true3140fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/they-them-2022-glee-project-vibes--75480127
References:

https://www.them.us/story/they-them-peacock-horror-movie-review

https://www.out.com/film/2022/8/19/theythem-creative-queer-horror-film-fails-its-premise

https://horrorpress.com/reviews/2124/review-they-them-is-a-problematic-yes-no/

https://variety.com/2022/film/reviews/they-them-review-peacock-they-slash-them-1235324348/

https://collider.com/they-them-review-kevin-bacon-john-logan-blumhouse-peacock/

https://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3732262/they-them-how-the-conversion-camp-slasher-fails-to-meet-the-moment/

https://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3731082/im-strong-enough-to-not-do-this-in-defense-of-polarizing-slasher-they-them/

]]>Buzzsprout-12949046Tue, 13 Jun 2023 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtIf you missed out on watching They/Them (2022) when it debuted last summer, you better step up your pussies and get to it! While it doesn’t actually feature any theys slashing thems like the title might have you believe, this conversion camp horror...
References:

https://www.them.us/story/they-them-peacock-horror-movie-review

https://www.out.com/film/2022/8/19/theythem-creative-queer-horror-film-fails-its-premise

https://horrorpress.com/reviews/2124/review-they-them-is-a-problematic-yes-no/

https://variety.com/2022/film/reviews/they-them-review-peacock-they-slash-them-1235324348/

https://collider.com/they-them-review-kevin-bacon-john-logan-blumhouse-peacock/

https://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3732262/they-them-how-the-conversion-camp-slasher-fails-to-meet-the-moment/

https://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3731082/im-strong-enough-to-not-do-this-in-defense-of-polarizing-slasher-they-them/

]]>6184true3139fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-rocky-horror-picture-show-1975-the-gay-agenda--75480166
References:
 
http://www.rockymusic.org/lyricscat/rocky-horror/

https://www.tor.com/2012/10/31/the-astonishingly-sensical-plot-of-the-rocky-horror-picture-show/

https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20200618-the-rocky-horror-picture-show-the-film-thats-saved-lives

https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/the-rocky-horror-picture-show-and-its-lasting-legacy/

https://movieweb.com/the-point-of-the-rocky-horror-picture-show-so-iconic/

https://www.broadway.com/buzz/171159/happy-birthday-dear-rocky-38-freaky-facts-about-the-rocky-horror-picture-show/
]]>Buzzsprout-12921375Tue, 06 Jun 2023 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtHappy Pride, Spookies! We might have kicked celebrations off early with our May Fifth Tuesday episode, but now we’re making sure the rest of this month’s pride picks all have that special spooky something. Up first? None other than the always iconic...
References:
 
http://www.rockymusic.org/lyricscat/rocky-horror/

https://www.tor.com/2012/10/31/the-astonishingly-sensical-plot-of-the-rocky-horror-picture-show/

https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20200618-the-rocky-horror-picture-show-the-film-thats-saved-lives

https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/the-rocky-horror-picture-show-and-its-lasting-legacy/

https://movieweb.com/the-point-of-the-rocky-horror-picture-show-so-iconic/

https://www.broadway.com/buzz/171159/happy-birthday-dear-rocky-38-freaky-facts-about-the-rocky-horror-picture-show/
]]>6514true3138fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/but-i-m-a-cheerleader-1999-girlie-pop-behavior--75480179
References:

https://mubi.com/notebook/posts/visualizing-liberation-in-but-i-m-a-cheerleader-9518

https://www.indiewire.com/features/general/clea-duvall-but-im-a-cheerleader-scary-time-1234773201/

https://variety.com/2020/film/features/but-im-a-cheerleader-director-jamie-babbit-20th-anniversary-1234842163/

https://southseattleemerald.com/2023/02/20/new-moon-movie-night-but-im-a-cheerleader-is-one-of-my-roots/

https://www.them.us/story/but-im-a-cheerleader-transformed-elliot-page-life

Behind the Scenes:
https://youtu.be/zlaIm9EYfcI

Deleted Scenes:
https://youtu.be/zOo_vYgdLko
https://youtu.be/cen8Q0wgGTQ

Tattle Tale - Glass Case Cello Case (aka THE SONG of this movie):
https://youtu.be/RzVeKbWaniI

"Silk Chiffon" by MUNA:
https://youtu.be/fhyk9rchC2c]]>Buzzsprout-12906643Tue, 30 May 2023 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtIt's still May for a few more hours, but Pride Month starts *now* at Spooky Tuesday. We just couldn't wait — and with a new Fifth Tuesday giving us the chance to cover any movie across all genres, we knew we had to do But I'm A Cheerleader (1999). An...
References:

https://mubi.com/notebook/posts/visualizing-liberation-in-but-i-m-a-cheerleader-9518

https://www.indiewire.com/features/general/clea-duvall-but-im-a-cheerleader-scary-time-1234773201/

https://variety.com/2020/film/features/but-im-a-cheerleader-director-jamie-babbit-20th-anniversary-1234842163/

https://southseattleemerald.com/2023/02/20/new-moon-movie-night-but-im-a-cheerleader-is-one-of-my-roots/

https://www.them.us/story/but-im-a-cheerleader-transformed-elliot-page-life

Behind the Scenes:
https://youtu.be/zlaIm9EYfcI

Deleted Scenes:
https://youtu.be/zOo_vYgdLko
https://youtu.be/cen8Q0wgGTQ

Tattle Tale - Glass Case Cello Case (aka THE SONG of this movie):
https://youtu.be/RzVeKbWaniI

"Silk Chiffon" by MUNA:
https://youtu.be/fhyk9rchC2c]]>5178true3137fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/renfield-2023-should-ve-been-a-musical--75480153
References:

Deleted Dance Number: https://youtu.be/KE_GQM3TXbs

https://screenrant.com/renfield-dracula-universal-monsters-easter-eggs-references/ ]]>Buzzsprout-12724883Tue, 23 May 2023 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtHello, there! Would you like to sign our petition to get the dance sequence reinstated in Nicholas Hoult’s Renfield (2023)? It’s tragic the way that deleted scene was left on the cutting room floor, but with your help, we can not only get it back in...
References:

Deleted Dance Number: https://youtu.be/KE_GQM3TXbs

https://screenrant.com/renfield-dracula-universal-monsters-easter-eggs-references/ ]]>4581true3136fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/prom-night-1980-muthafuckin-disco-prom--75480158
References:

https://thefilmfanaticweb.wordpress.com/2017/07/12/the-slasher-genre-and-prom-night-1980/

https://wickedhorror.com/horror-reviews/prom-night-review/

https://www.fast-rewind.com/trivia_promnight.htm

https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Trivia/PromNight1980

Deleted scenes: https://youtu.be/zCPZaVchNzQ

Potential 5-Star Review: "You are so strong, Sydney" ]]>Buzzsprout-12724878Tue, 16 May 2023 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtWhy don’t all horror flicks have a five-minute long disco dance scene? It seems like just the thing the genre is missing — but, luckily, Prom Night (1980) doesn’t disappoint on that front. On a new episode of Spooky Tuesday, we’re throwing it back to...
References:

https://thefilmfanaticweb.wordpress.com/2017/07/12/the-slasher-genre-and-prom-night-1980/

https://wickedhorror.com/horror-reviews/prom-night-review/

https://www.fast-rewind.com/trivia_promnight.htm

https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Trivia/PromNight1980

Deleted scenes: https://youtu.be/zCPZaVchNzQ

Potential 5-Star Review: "You are so strong, Sydney" ]]>5175true3135fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mother-2017-metal-af--75480155
References:

https://collider.com/mother-movie-explained/

https://www.indiewire.com/features/general/mother-darren-aronofsky-explains-mythology-allegory-bible-jennifer-lawrence-1201877848/

https://www.vox.com/culture/2017/9/10/16277234/mother-review-aronofsky-lawrence-bardem-tiff

https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2017/09/mother-movie-meaning-explained

Eurovision Edgar Allen Poe Song: https://youtu.be/ZMmLeV47Au4]]>Buzzsprout-12724856Tue, 09 May 2023 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtWatching a movie where there’s some sort of secret meaning you’re supposed to interpret can be a risk — but if you didn’t get Mother! (2017), don’t worry, you’re not alone. Writer-director Darren Aronofsky had to practically go on a press tour...
References:

https://collider.com/mother-movie-explained/

https://www.indiewire.com/features/general/mother-darren-aronofsky-explains-mythology-allegory-bible-jennifer-lawrence-1201877848/

https://www.vox.com/culture/2017/9/10/16277234/mother-review-aronofsky-lawrence-bardem-tiff

https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2017/09/mother-movie-meaning-explained

Eurovision Edgar Allen Poe Song: https://youtu.be/ZMmLeV47Au4]]>5125true3134fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/evil-dead-2013-demonic-cunnilingus--75480172
References:

https://screenrant.com/evil-dead-movie-tree-rape-scene-sam-raimi/

https://www.thedailybeast.com/obsessed/the-evil-dead-2013-the-horror-classic-reboot-gets-better-with-age

https://collider.com/evil-dead-2013-reboot-best-movie-franchise/]]>Buzzsprout-12722934Tue, 02 May 2023 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtEvil Dead (2013)? More like ~evil head.~ Featuring 70,000 gallons of fake blood and a little demonic cunnilingus, this modern take on the ‘80s classic gives audiences a darker, grittier, gorier version of what happens when five souls stumble across...
References:

https://screenrant.com/evil-dead-movie-tree-rape-scene-sam-raimi/

https://www.thedailybeast.com/obsessed/the-evil-dead-2013-the-horror-classic-reboot-gets-better-with-age

https://collider.com/evil-dead-2013-reboot-best-movie-franchise/]]>5602true3133fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tucker-dale-vs-evil-2010-non-toxic-masculinity--75480128
References:

https://horrorobsessive.com/2020/02/19/tucker-and-dale-vs-evil-and-arrogance/

https://film-cred.com/tucker-and-dale-vs-evil-patriarchy-horror-comedy/

https://halloween-year-round.com/2020/01/22/10-fun-facts-about-tucker-dale-vs-evil/]]>Buzzsprout-12527749Tue, 25 Apr 2023 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtIs there anything more beautiful than two boy besties who would go to the ends of the earth for each other and maybe also share lil goodnight smoochies? In Tucker & Dale vs. Evil (2010), the two titular BFFs are pretty much the pinnacle of...
References:

https://horrorobsessive.com/2020/02/19/tucker-and-dale-vs-evil-and-arrogance/

https://film-cred.com/tucker-and-dale-vs-evil-patriarchy-horror-comedy/

https://halloween-year-round.com/2020/01/22/10-fun-facts-about-tucker-dale-vs-evil/]]>4976true3132fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-exorcist-1973-destroy-your-will-to-live-ft-ashley-from-keep-it-weird--75480109
Follow Keep It Weird on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. Check out their new episodes weekly on Apple and Spotify. 

References:

https://collider.com/the-exorcist-review-william-friedkin/

https://www.novelsuspects.com/articles/roland-doe/

https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/the-exorcist-horror-movie-new-york-times-review-a9279651.html

https://gamerant.com/exorcist-changed-horror-genre/]]>Buzzsprout-12527741Tue, 18 Apr 2023 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtDo you ever just get two and a half years into having a horror movie podcast and realize you haven’t covered one of the most famous scary movies of all time? It turns out we maybe weren’t ready to handle The Exorcist (1973) all on our own — which is...
Follow Keep It Weird on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. Check out their new episodes weekly on Apple and Spotify. 

References:

https://collider.com/the-exorcist-review-william-friedkin/

https://www.novelsuspects.com/articles/roland-doe/

https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/the-exorcist-horror-movie-new-york-times-review-a9279651.html

https://gamerant.com/exorcist-changed-horror-genre/]]>7920true3131fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/killer-klowns-from-outer-space-1988-klown-koitus--75480161
Resources:

https://www.sfgate.com/local/article/killer-klowns-movie-central-coast-17529144.php

https://screenrant.com/killer-klowns-from-outer-space-behind-the-scenes-making-of-facts/

https://www.kpcc.org/show/the-frame/2018-05-18/the-origin-story-of-the-1988-cult-classic-killer-klowns-from-outer-space

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/514251/facts-about-killer-klowns-outer-space]]>Buzzsprout-12527731Tue, 11 Apr 2023 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtThey're klowns. They kill. They're from outer space. Need we say more??? We're pretty sure the title of this movie alone could convince anyone that it's worth a watch, but if that doesn't do it, the tagline definitely will. On a new episode of Spooky...
Resources:

https://www.sfgate.com/local/article/killer-klowns-movie-central-coast-17529144.php

https://screenrant.com/killer-klowns-from-outer-space-behind-the-scenes-making-of-facts/

https://www.kpcc.org/show/the-frame/2018-05-18/the-origin-story-of-the-1988-cult-classic-killer-klowns-from-outer-space

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/514251/facts-about-killer-klowns-outer-space]]>5068true3130fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jeepers-creepers-2001-b-eating-u--75480187
References:

https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/victor-salva-jeepers-creepers-boycott/

https://collider.com/jeepers-creepers-unseen-podcast-dread-central-josh-korngut/

https://screenrant.com/jeepers-creepers-movie-true-crime-story-inspiration-explained/

https://screenrant.com/jeepers-creepers-movie-creeper-monster-backstory-explained/

https://ihorror.com/the-real-life-killer-that-inspired-jeepers-creepers/]]>Buzzsprout-12527682Tue, 04 Apr 2023 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtDo you think Justin Long finds the most fucked up horror projects or do you think they find him? He certainly got the ball rolling back in the day, though, when he took his first leading role. A monster movie that may or may not have started the trend...
References:

https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/victor-salva-jeepers-creepers-boycott/

https://collider.com/jeepers-creepers-unseen-podcast-dread-central-josh-korngut/

https://screenrant.com/jeepers-creepers-movie-true-crime-story-inspiration-explained/

https://screenrant.com/jeepers-creepers-movie-creeper-monster-backstory-explained/

https://ihorror.com/the-real-life-killer-that-inspired-jeepers-creepers/]]>5015true3129fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cloverfield-2008-motion-sickness-ft-lauren-from-keep-it-weird--75480191
Follow Keep It Weird on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. Check out their new episodes weekly on Apple and Spotify. If you want to check out Lauren's band, head on over to @drspacemanband on Instagram. 

References:

https://collider.com/cloverfield-human-stories/

https://collider.com/matt-reeves-cloverfield-interview/

https://screenrant.com/cloverfield-movie-monster-animal-inspirations-explained/

https://gamerant.com/cloverfield-movie-marketing/

https://lwlies.com/articles/cloverfield-viral-marketing-campaign/

http://missingteddyhanssen.blogspot.com/]]>Buzzsprout-12481276Tue, 28 Mar 2023 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtEven if you’ve never seen Cloverfield (2008), you probably remember the splash it made when trailers first hit theaters. From the very first teaser, audiences were speculating about exactly what kind of monster movie it might be — and just how many...
Follow Keep It Weird on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. Check out their new episodes weekly on Apple and Spotify. If you want to check out Lauren's band, head on over to @drspacemanband on Instagram. 

References:

https://collider.com/cloverfield-human-stories/

https://collider.com/matt-reeves-cloverfield-interview/

https://screenrant.com/cloverfield-movie-monster-animal-inspirations-explained/

https://gamerant.com/cloverfield-movie-marketing/

https://lwlies.com/articles/cloverfield-viral-marketing-campaign/

http://missingteddyhanssen.blogspot.com/]]>7092true3128fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/scream-vi-2023-fuhgeddaboudit--75480138
References:

https://gamerant.com/scream-6-opening-scene-ghostface-kill-shocked-directors/

https://collider.com/scream-6-sidney-prescott-neve-campbell-absence/]]>Buzzsprout-12457455Tue, 21 Mar 2023 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtA Scream movie without Sidney Prescott? Fuhgeddaboudit!!! Just kidding. Despite the fact that Neve Campbell wouldn’t be returning for the latest installment in Ghostface’s franchise, we decided to still give Scream VI (2023) a shot here at Spooky...
References:

https://gamerant.com/scream-6-opening-scene-ghostface-kill-shocked-directors/

https://collider.com/scream-6-sidney-prescott-neve-campbell-absence/]]>6860true3127fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/clue-1985-the-first-movie-ever-based-on-a-board-game--75480149
Learn more about Hunt A Killer HERE!

Hunt A Killer Codes:

HUNTGA1010 - $10 off any item
HUNTGA10 - 10% off Order
HUNTGA20 -  20% off 6mo or 12mo Subscription

References:

https://www.buzzfeed.com/adambvary/something-terrible-has-happened-here-the-crazy-story-of-how

https://creepycatalog.com/clue-trivia-1985/#:~:text=Clue%20is%20the%20first%20movie,his%20parents%20used%20to%20play.

https://collider.com/clue-alternate-endings-untold-story/ ]]>Buzzsprout-12411494Tue, 14 Mar 2023 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtNobody’s doing it quite like Clue (1985), the first movie ever based on a board game. Probably because it quite literally set the precedent for its (admittedly pretty tiny) genre, but it did also borrow a lot from the murder mysteries that came before...
Learn more about Hunt A Killer HERE!

Hunt A Killer Codes:

HUNTGA1010 - $10 off any item
HUNTGA10 - 10% off Order
HUNTGA20 -  20% off 6mo or 12mo Subscription

References:

https://www.buzzfeed.com/adambvary/something-terrible-has-happened-here-the-crazy-story-of-how

https://creepycatalog.com/clue-trivia-1985/#:~:text=Clue%20is%20the%20first%20movie,his%20parents%20used%20to%20play.

https://collider.com/clue-alternate-endings-untold-story/ ]]>5199true3126fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-menu-2022-yes-chef--75480189
References:

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/17/dining/the-menu-movie.html

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/22/dining/the-menu-fine-dining.html

https://screenrant.com/the-menu-role-daniel-radcliffe-almost-played-movie-made-worse/

https://www.bonappetit.com/story/the-menu-movie-creators-interview

https://www.looper.com/1138817/the-menu-delicious-facts-about-the-movie-that-fans-will-gobble-up/

https://variety.com/2022/film/news/the-menu-food-rich-satire-1235433700/

https://www.polygon.com/23568001/the-menu-nicholas-hoult-ending-theme

https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/features/1251493-nicholas-hoult-in-the-menu-shows-how-pop-culture-devours-us

https://screenrant.com/the-menu-movie-characters-seven-deadly-sins-theory/ ]]>Buzzsprout-12376875Tue, 07 Mar 2023 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtHello, we’d like to order one black comedy done well, please. This week, The Menu (2022) is what’s on the menu for Spooky Tuesday, and we’re breaking down the stunt casting that might’ve been, the cannibalism that should’ve been, and the iconic...
References:

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/17/dining/the-menu-movie.html

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/22/dining/the-menu-fine-dining.html

https://screenrant.com/the-menu-role-daniel-radcliffe-almost-played-movie-made-worse/

https://www.bonappetit.com/story/the-menu-movie-creators-interview

https://www.looper.com/1138817/the-menu-delicious-facts-about-the-movie-that-fans-will-gobble-up/

https://variety.com/2022/film/news/the-menu-food-rich-satire-1235433700/

https://www.polygon.com/23568001/the-menu-nicholas-hoult-ending-theme

https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/features/1251493-nicholas-hoult-in-the-menu-shows-how-pop-culture-devours-us

https://screenrant.com/the-menu-movie-characters-seven-deadly-sins-theory/ ]]>6199true3125fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/near-dark-1987-vamp-life-ft-homies-of-horror--75480162
Follow Homies of Horror on Instagram, Twitter, and Twitch at @homiesofhorror. Check out their new episodes every Monday on Apple and Spotify. 

References:

https://collider.com/near-dark-kathryn-bigelow-why-its-good/]]>Buzzsprout-12299882Tue, 28 Feb 2023 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtRomance Month may be almost over, but when it comes to vampire movies, the love always lives on. For our last pick, we’re throwing it back to the lesser-known late-80s bloodsuckers with Near Dark (1987) — and we’re getting some help from our pals at...
Follow Homies of Horror on Instagram, Twitter, and Twitch at @homiesofhorror. Check out their new episodes every Monday on Apple and Spotify. 

References:

https://collider.com/near-dark-kathryn-bigelow-why-its-good/]]>6014true3124fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/casper-1995-aang-caillou-a-sperm--75480186
References:

https://www.giantfreakinrobot.com/ent/casper.html

https://www.slashfilm.com/757824/the-1995-movie-casper-is-deeply-upsetting-and-we-need-to-talk-about-this/

https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2019/08/241274/casper-movie-review-dark-ghost-story-christina-ricci

https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/casper-friendly-ghost-1995-movie-brad-silberling-retrospective-interview]]>Buzzsprout-12244694Tue, 21 Feb 2023 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtYou know how they say Casper’s the friendly ghost? Here at Spooky Tuesday, we’re pretty sure he’s also one of the flirtiest little phantoms we’ve ever met. From the second he set eyes on Christina Ricci’s Kat, he knew she was the one for him, and he...
References:

https://www.giantfreakinrobot.com/ent/casper.html

https://www.slashfilm.com/757824/the-1995-movie-casper-is-deeply-upsetting-and-we-need-to-talk-about-this/

https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2019/08/241274/casper-movie-review-dark-ghost-story-christina-ricci

https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/casper-friendly-ghost-1995-movie-brad-silberling-retrospective-interview]]>4908true3123fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bones-and-all-2022-absolutely-feral--75480174
References:

https://collider.com/bones-and-all-queer-symbolism/

https://mashable.com/article/bones-and-all-review]]>Buzzsprout-12157522Tue, 14 Feb 2023 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtIs there any story better suited for Romance Month than Bones and All (2022)? Luca Guadagnino's new cannibalism classic hit the perfect middle ground between monster movie and doomed love. Also, if you've ever had the urge to bite someone — like maybe...
References:

https://collider.com/bones-and-all-queer-symbolism/

https://mashable.com/article/bones-and-all-review]]>6781true3122fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/crimson-peak-2015-meat-cleaved-mommy--75480124
References:

https://collider.com/crimson-peak-explained/

https://morbidlybeautiful.com/defending-crimson-peak/

https://bloody-disgusting.com/podcasts/3747489/the-queer-undertones-of-lucille-in-crimson-peak-horror-queers-podcast/


Guillermo del Torro's Character Bios:
Edith Part 1: https://twitter.com/RealGDT/status/834743680586113024
Edith Part 2: https://twitter.com/RealGDT/status/834743905526616064
Thomas Part 1: https://twitter.com/RealGDT/status/842864182693453825
Thomas Part 2: https://twitter.com/RealGDT/status/842864542002692097
Thomas Part 3: https://twitter.com/RealGDT/status/842864655446040584
Lucille Part 1: https://twitter.com/RealGDT/status/834653958861967360
Lucille Part 2: https://twitter.com/RealGDT/status/834655341149290496
Lucille Part 3: https://twitter.com/RealGDT/status/834655788262125569]]>Buzzsprout-12127633Tue, 07 Feb 2023 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtIt’s official, Spookies: Love is in the air, and we’re celebrating the season with a whole slate full of haunting, horrifying heartbreakers. For all of February, Spooky Tuesday is combining the paranormal with passion for Romance Month, and we’re...
References:

https://collider.com/crimson-peak-explained/

https://morbidlybeautiful.com/defending-crimson-peak/

https://bloody-disgusting.com/podcasts/3747489/the-queer-undertones-of-lucille-in-crimson-peak-horror-queers-podcast/


Guillermo del Torro's Character Bios:
Edith Part 1: https://twitter.com/RealGDT/status/834743680586113024
Edith Part 2: https://twitter.com/RealGDT/status/834743905526616064
Thomas Part 1: https://twitter.com/RealGDT/status/842864182693453825
Thomas Part 2: https://twitter.com/RealGDT/status/842864542002692097
Thomas Part 3: https://twitter.com/RealGDT/status/842864655446040584
Lucille Part 1: https://twitter.com/RealGDT/status/834653958861967360
Lucille Part 2: https://twitter.com/RealGDT/status/834655341149290496
Lucille Part 3: https://twitter.com/RealGDT/status/834655788262125569]]>6222true3121fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/orphan-2009-daddy-issues--75480167
References:

https://www.cosmo.ph/entertainment/orphan-2009-movie-trivia-facts-a2520-20201105

https://screenrant.com/orphan-true-story-real-life-crime-explained/

https://www.moviefone.com/news/orphan-trivia-vera-farmiga/

https://decider.com/2022/12/28/the-imposter-on-netflix-why-everyones-going-wild/

https://www.irishtimes.com/news/child-abuse-case-exposes-czech-sect-1.1209298

https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-50319910

https://www.jconline.com/story/news/crime/2022/08/17/natalia-grace-barnett-adoptive-parents-trial-dates-postponed/65404676007/

https://limpingchicken.com/2015/02/12/samuel-dore-how-2009s-horror-thriller-orphan-smartly-integrated-deafness-and-sign-language-into-the-plot/

https://www.alldeaf.com/threads/hoh-child-actress-in-orphan-movie.67596/


Alternate Ending: https://youtu.be/O-20G8I2850

Deleted Scenes: https://youtu.be/xJg2jEZMt3g]]>Buzzsprout-12082808Tue, 31 Jan 2023 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtIf you’re looking for a sweet family film to keep you cozy through the cold winter months, there’s nothing more heartwarming than Orphan (2009). On this week’s episode of Spooky Tuesday, we’re exploring all aspects of this touching story about a girl...
References:

https://www.cosmo.ph/entertainment/orphan-2009-movie-trivia-facts-a2520-20201105

https://screenrant.com/orphan-true-story-real-life-crime-explained/

https://www.moviefone.com/news/orphan-trivia-vera-farmiga/

https://decider.com/2022/12/28/the-imposter-on-netflix-why-everyones-going-wild/

https://www.irishtimes.com/news/child-abuse-case-exposes-czech-sect-1.1209298

https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-50319910

https://www.jconline.com/story/news/crime/2022/08/17/natalia-grace-barnett-adoptive-parents-trial-dates-postponed/65404676007/

https://limpingchicken.com/2015/02/12/samuel-dore-how-2009s-horror-thriller-orphan-smartly-integrated-deafness-and-sign-language-into-the-plot/

https://www.alldeaf.com/threads/hoh-child-actress-in-orphan-movie.67596/


Alternate Ending: https://youtu.be/O-20G8I2850

Deleted Scenes: https://youtu.be/xJg2jEZMt3g]]>6683true3120fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-curve-1998-stu-goes-to-college--75480170
Resources:

https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/dead-man-curve-review/ ]]>Buzzsprout-12008720Tue, 24 Jan 2023 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtEver wonder what would happen if Scream’s Stu Macher had a chance to grow up, go to college, and even set his sights on grad school? The Curve (1998) — also known as Dead Man’s Curve — is just the film to answer that question to predictably disastrous...
Resources:

https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/dead-man-curve-review/ ]]>5496true3119fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/m3gan-2023-she-s-that-bitch--75480181
References:

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/m3gan-with-pg-13-rating-tiktok-dance-1235292735/

https://www.polygon.com/23540740/m3gan-movie-review-release-date-cast

https://www.them.us/story/m3gan-critics-discuss-queer-film-review

https://slate.com/culture/2023/01/megan-movie-dancing-robot-ai-children-iphones.html

https://www.vice.com/en/article/m7gd83/ai-expert-reviews-m3gan

https://www.theringer.com/movies/2023/1/10/23542834/m3gan-movie-real-reviews-funki-toy-company

https://www.vulture.com/article/allison-williams-m3gan-profile.html

https://variety.com/2023/film/news/m3gan-ending-sequel-song-gerard-johnstone-1235483157/ 

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2023-01-05/m3gan-movie-malignant-akela-cooper-james-wan-horror ]]>Buzzsprout-12008706Tue, 17 Jan 2023 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtShe’s here, she’s queer, and she’s ready to make all your enemies disappear. On a new episode of Spooky Tuesday, we’re worshipping at the altar of M3GAN (2023), the new state-of-the-art Model 3 Android built to — ahem, let us check our notes — protect...
References:

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/m3gan-with-pg-13-rating-tiktok-dance-1235292735/

https://www.polygon.com/23540740/m3gan-movie-review-release-date-cast

https://www.them.us/story/m3gan-critics-discuss-queer-film-review

https://slate.com/culture/2023/01/megan-movie-dancing-robot-ai-children-iphones.html

https://www.vice.com/en/article/m7gd83/ai-expert-reviews-m3gan

https://www.theringer.com/movies/2023/1/10/23542834/m3gan-movie-real-reviews-funki-toy-company

https://www.vulture.com/article/allison-williams-m3gan-profile.html

https://variety.com/2023/film/news/m3gan-ending-sequel-song-gerard-johnstone-1235483157/ 

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2023-01-05/m3gan-movie-malignant-akela-cooper-james-wan-horror ]]>5797true3118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mummy-1999-the-eternal-chomp-ft-ellen-o-clover--75480190
Follow Ellen O'Clover on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok at @ellenoclover.
Seven Percent of Ro Devereux debuts on Tuesday, January 17. Preorder your signed copy here.

References:

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/653203/the-mummy-brendan-fraser-movie-facts

https://www.yardbarker.com/entertainment/articles/20_facts_you_may_not_know_about_the_mummy/s1__37678787#slide_8

https://www.polygon.com/22911912/bisexual-movies-canon

https://mythresults.com/let-there-be-light

https://nilescribes.org/2022/01/08/egyptological-review-of-1999-mummy/]]>Buzzsprout-11980715Tue, 10 Jan 2023 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtWe’re back, baby! On the heels of our holiday hiatus, Spooky Tuesday returns with a brand new episode and a very special guest. This week, we’re joined by debut author Ellen O’Clover — a bonafide romance expert — as we break down all of the possible...
Follow Ellen O'Clover on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok at @ellenoclover.
Seven Percent of Ro Devereux debuts on Tuesday, January 17. Preorder your signed copy here.

References:

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/653203/the-mummy-brendan-fraser-movie-facts

https://www.yardbarker.com/entertainment/articles/20_facts_you_may_not_know_about_the_mummy/s1__37678787#slide_8

https://www.polygon.com/22911912/bisexual-movies-canon

https://mythresults.com/let-there-be-light

https://nilescribes.org/2022/01/08/egyptological-review-of-1999-mummy/]]>6599true3117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/santa-jaws-2018-a-win-for-feminism--75480126
References:

https://bloody-disgusting.com/reviews/3515708/review-i-watched-santa-jaws-and-it-was-pretty-good/]]>Buzzsprout-11867116Tue, 20 Dec 2022 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtChelsea may be our resident Sharky TuesWeek enthusiast, but when it comes to getting in the holiday spirit, Sydney was the one bringing Santa Jaws (2018) to the table. On our latest episode of Spooky Tuesday, we picked a Christmas flick that takes a...
References:

https://bloody-disgusting.com/reviews/3515708/review-i-watched-santa-jaws-and-it-was-pretty-good/]]>4687true3116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/insidious-2010-flop-of-a-father--75480176
References:

Monica here! I falsely claimed that "Tip Toe Thru' the Tulips" by Tiny Tim is in Spongebob, but it's NOT! Whoops! But don't worry; YouTube came through with this fake edit to make me seem less wrong: https://youtu.be/VYV9O02C1tM

Here is the Tiny Tim song actually used in Spongebob, "Livin' In The Sunlight, Lovin' In The Moonlight": https://youtu.be/q_EA4NxwSO8]]>Buzzsprout-11803320Tue, 13 Dec 2022 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtWarning, James Wan lovers: There may be some distinct hater behavior on our newest episode of Spooky Tuesday. You already know how we feel about The Conjuring Series, but this week we’re diving back in to the popular director’s filmography with...
References:

Monica here! I falsely claimed that "Tip Toe Thru' the Tulips" by Tiny Tim is in Spongebob, but it's NOT! Whoops! But don't worry; YouTube came through with this fake edit to make me seem less wrong: https://youtu.be/VYV9O02C1tM

Here is the Tiny Tim song actually used in Spongebob, "Livin' In The Sunlight, Lovin' In The Moonlight": https://youtu.be/q_EA4NxwSO8]]>4599true3115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-t-worry-darling-2022-the-19th-hole--75480154
References:

https://www.theringer.com/movies/2022/9/26/23368399/dont-worry-darling-twist-ending-meaning-social-commentary

https://slate.com/culture/2022/09/dont-worry-darling-ending-explained-twist-analyzed-spoilers.html

https://www.vulture.com/2022/11/spoilers-and-lingering-questions-for-dont-worry-darling.html

https://www.insider.com/dont-worry-darling-cliffhanger-explained-breakdown-original-ending-script-2022-9

https://twitter.com/kaspsbrak/status/1573795367254216704 ]]>Buzzsprout-11775373Tue, 06 Dec 2022 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtWe promise not to spend the entire episode talking about the behind-the-scenes hot goss, but when it comes to our latest installment of Spooky Tuesday, it really is all about the drama. This week, we’re featuring Don’t Worry Darling (2022), and we’re...
References:

https://www.theringer.com/movies/2022/9/26/23368399/dont-worry-darling-twist-ending-meaning-social-commentary

https://slate.com/culture/2022/09/dont-worry-darling-ending-explained-twist-analyzed-spoilers.html

https://www.vulture.com/2022/11/spoilers-and-lingering-questions-for-dont-worry-darling.html

https://www.insider.com/dont-worry-darling-cliffhanger-explained-breakdown-original-ending-script-2022-9

https://twitter.com/kaspsbrak/status/1573795367254216704 ]]>5735true3114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/knives-out-2019-a-literal-gag--75480142
References:

https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2019/12/02/pastiche-and-politics-in-knives-out]]>Buzzsprout-11775367Tue, 29 Nov 2022 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtIs there any better pick for our latest fall Fifth Tuesday than the first Knives Out (2019)? With Glass Onion in theaters now and headed to Netflix soon, we knew we had to revisit the Rian Johnson murder mystery. After all, with Stab 8 on his resumé,...
References:

https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2019/12/02/pastiche-and-politics-in-knives-out]]>5272true3113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-visit-2015-grandkilldren--75480134
References:

https://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3642816/m-night-shyamalans-visit-voices-importance-forgiveness-formative-fears/

https://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/19/movies/with-the-visit-m-night-shyamalan-returns-to-his-filmmaking-roots.html

https://montagesmagazine.com/2022/01/the-deep-darkies-of-the-soul-m-night-shyamalan-organically-swings-in-the-visit/

https://montagesmagazine.com/2022/02/m-night-shyamalans-the-visit-part-ii-shit-happens-but-with-precision/]]>Buzzsprout-11695044Tue, 22 Nov 2022 01:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtWant to feel possibly the worst you’ve ever felt while also laughing a lot while also while also watching a child crawl all the way into an overlarge oven? Then we’ve got just the movie for you!! On this week’s Thanksgiving episode of Spooky Tuesday,...
References:

https://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3642816/m-night-shyamalans-visit-voices-importance-forgiveness-formative-fears/

https://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/19/movies/with-the-visit-m-night-shyamalan-returns-to-his-filmmaking-roots.html

https://montagesmagazine.com/2022/01/the-deep-darkies-of-the-soul-m-night-shyamalan-organically-swings-in-the-visit/

https://montagesmagazine.com/2022/02/m-night-shyamalans-the-visit-part-ii-shit-happens-but-with-precision/]]>4957true3112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bram-stoker-s-dracula-1992-erotic-nightmare--75480185
References:

https://www.nytimes.com/1992/12/06/style/the-new-blood-culture.html

https://wlv.openrepository.com/handle/2436/622714 

https://thespool.net/features/bram-stokers-dracula-review/

https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/movies/a23570109/bram-stokers-dracula-review-francis-ford-coppolla/

https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/bram-stoker-dracula-visual-effects-francis-ford-coppola/

https://screenrant.com/bram-stokers-dracula-making-behind-scenes-hidden-trivia/

https://collider.com/how-bram-stokers-dracula-sired-today-hot-vampires/

https://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/forum/topic/225390-official-rules-of-vampires-per-bram-stoker/]]>Buzzsprout-11627979Tue, 15 Nov 2022 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtBram Stoker’s Dracula (1992) is a movie absolutely jam-packed with plot from beginning to end — and pretty much every single moment of it is unbelievably horny. We’re not kidding. This film features homoerotic shaving, kisses in the rain,...
References:

https://www.nytimes.com/1992/12/06/style/the-new-blood-culture.html

https://wlv.openrepository.com/handle/2436/622714 

https://thespool.net/features/bram-stokers-dracula-review/

https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/movies/a23570109/bram-stokers-dracula-review-francis-ford-coppolla/

https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/bram-stoker-dracula-visual-effects-francis-ford-coppola/

https://screenrant.com/bram-stokers-dracula-making-behind-scenes-hidden-trivia/

https://collider.com/how-bram-stokers-dracula-sired-today-hot-vampires/

https://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/forum/topic/225390-official-rules-of-vampires-per-bram-stoker/]]>6484true3111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/barbarian-2022-be-my-little-baby--75480180
References:

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/barbarian-secrets-of-the-2022-movie-1235219994/ ]]>Buzzsprout-11627974Tue, 08 Nov 2022 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtSo we've all been listening to The Ronettes on repeat lately, right? Ever since Barbarian (2022) hit the streaming services, it seems like it's the movie on everyone's mind — which means it's the perfect time for Spooky Tuesday to join the...
References:

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/barbarian-secrets-of-the-2022-movie-1235219994/ ]]>5079true3110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-covenant-2006-abercrombie-witch--75480182
References:

Sebastian Stan on The Covenant: https://youtu.be/3zgwKCFip7A

Nightmare Maven, Horror EduGAYtion: https://youtu.be/3mlq_FyQZig]]>Buzzsprout-11525833Tue, 01 Nov 2022 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtChelsea could be remembering wrong, but we’re pretty sure the strength of this week’s movie was marketed solely on its stars’ hotness — and that alone should be enough to tell you that our latest episode of Spooky Tuesday is all about The Covenant...
References:

Sebastian Stan on The Covenant: https://youtu.be/3zgwKCFip7A

Nightmare Maven, Horror EduGAYtion: https://youtu.be/3mlq_FyQZig]]>5890true3109fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/poltergeist-1982-just-like-nana-s-house--75480177
References:

https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/09/poltergeist-at-40

https://screenrant.com/poltergeist-behind-scenes-facts/

https://movieweb.com/surviving-poltergeist-child-star-reflects-on-behind-the-scenes-stories-40-years-later/

https://www.looper.com/417316/bizarre-things-that-happened-on-the-set-of-poltergeist/

https://www.oxygen.com/martinis-murder/what-is-the-poltergeist-curse-is-horror-movie-curse-true

https://www.tampabay.com/archive/1992/03/24/survivors-tell-how-they-cheated-death/]]>Buzzsprout-11347984Tue, 25 Oct 2022 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtIs it just us, or is there something comfy-cozy about watching Poltergeist (1982)? OK, maybe it’s not even us, it’s just Chelsea — but we can all agree at the very least that the Freeling family is one we wouldn’t mind being a part of. Only maybe...
References:

https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/09/poltergeist-at-40

https://screenrant.com/poltergeist-behind-scenes-facts/

https://movieweb.com/surviving-poltergeist-child-star-reflects-on-behind-the-scenes-stories-40-years-later/

https://www.looper.com/417316/bizarre-things-that-happened-on-the-set-of-poltergeist/

https://www.oxygen.com/martinis-murder/what-is-the-poltergeist-curse-is-horror-movie-curse-true

https://www.tampabay.com/archive/1992/03/24/survivors-tell-how-they-cheated-death/]]>5951true3108fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trick-r-treat-2007-bbe-big-baby-energy--75480183
References:

Trick 'r Treat: Season's Greetings (Original Short Film): https://youtu.be/3NslKxa-GTohttps://screenrant.com/trick-treat-movie-sam-origin-powers-explained/

https://screenrant.com/trick-r-treat-original-directors-john-carpenter/

https://filmschoolrejects.com/31-things-we-learned-from-michael-doughertys-trick-r-treat-commentary/

https://horrorobsessive.com/2022/10/02/trick-r-treat-is-a-treat-filled-with-clever-tricks/]]>Buzzsprout-11347976Tue, 18 Oct 2022 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtEver wished you could watch the He’s Just Not That Into You of horror? The Valentine’s Day or New Year’s Eve of Halloween? On a new Spooky Tuesday, we’re talking about Trick ‘r Treat (2007), a movie about a (candy) grab bag of different interwoven...
References:

Trick 'r Treat: Season's Greetings (Original Short Film): https://youtu.be/3NslKxa-GTohttps://screenrant.com/trick-treat-movie-sam-origin-powers-explained/

https://screenrant.com/trick-r-treat-original-directors-john-carpenter/

https://filmschoolrejects.com/31-things-we-learned-from-michael-doughertys-trick-r-treat-commentary/

https://horrorobsessive.com/2022/10/02/trick-r-treat-is-a-treat-filled-with-clever-tricks/]]>5809true3107fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-sixth-sense-1999-lg-host-b-oy-tqia--75480188
References:

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2019/aug/06/the-sixth-sense-at-20-m-night-shyamalan-bruce-willis

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/sixth-sense-was-more-just-twist-1229339/

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/i-wasnt-bluffing-m-night-shyamalan-recalls-sixth-sense-pitch-frenzy-followed-1228534/]]>Buzzsprout-11347972Tue, 11 Oct 2022 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtAre you one of the very lucky moviegoers who got to go into The Sixth Sense (1999) totally blind? M. Night Shyamalan’s first big flick rocked audiences when it hit theaters, and that famous twist in the final few minutes had people talking for years....
References:

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2019/aug/06/the-sixth-sense-at-20-m-night-shyamalan-bruce-willis

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/sixth-sense-was-more-just-twist-1229339/

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/i-wasnt-bluffing-m-night-shyamalan-recalls-sixth-sense-pitch-frenzy-followed-1228534/]]>6095true3106fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/halloween-iii-season-of-the-witch-1982-27-more-days-til-halloween--75480141
References:

https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/halloween-iii-season-of-the-witch-deserves-another-look/

https://horrorobsessive.com/2018/10/19/halloween-iii-season-of-the-witch-why-people-hate-one-of-my-favorite-movies-why-i-dont-care/

https://weminoredinfilm.com/2017/10/29/9-things-you-might-not-know-about-halloween-iii-season-of-the-witch/]]>Buzzsprout-11240196Tue, 04 Oct 2022 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtIn our Season 3 premiere, it’s time for Spooky Tuesday to take our own crack at the classic horror question: “Can you really make a Halloween™? movie without Michael Myers?” That’s right, we’re rolling out the red carpet for a whole new spooky season,...
References:

https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/halloween-iii-season-of-the-witch-deserves-another-look/

https://horrorobsessive.com/2018/10/19/halloween-iii-season-of-the-witch-why-people-hate-one-of-my-favorite-movies-why-i-dont-care/

https://weminoredinfilm.com/2017/10/29/9-things-you-might-not-know-about-halloween-iii-season-of-the-witch/]]>6755true3105fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/final-destination-5-2011-handy-dandy-notebook--75480156
References:

https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/final-destination-5-2011

https://www.dreadcentral.com/editorials/380922/why-final-destination-5-may-be-the-best-in-the-series/

https://www.dreadcentral.com/editorials/336266/final-destination-is-one-of-the-most-consistently-enjoyable-horror-franchises-ever/

https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Foreshadowing/FinalDestination5

https://screenrant.com/final-destination-movie-theory-tony-todd-bludworth-secret-villain/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lNEQAXX43g&ab_channel=MilesFisher ]]>Buzzsprout-11196826Tue, 27 Sep 2022 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtThe end of September can only mean one thing: It’s time for Spooky Tuesday to bring Final Destination Summer to a close. But we’re still celebrating in style! On our fifth and final episode of the series, we’re joined by a special guest and his handy...
References:

https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/final-destination-5-2011

https://www.dreadcentral.com/editorials/380922/why-final-destination-5-may-be-the-best-in-the-series/

https://www.dreadcentral.com/editorials/336266/final-destination-is-one-of-the-most-consistently-enjoyable-horror-franchises-ever/

https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Foreshadowing/FinalDestination5

https://screenrant.com/final-destination-movie-theory-tony-todd-bludworth-secret-villain/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lNEQAXX43g&ab_channel=MilesFisher ]]>7063true2104fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/teeth-2007-the-jonas-brothers-agenda--75480173
References:

https://www.vice.com/en/article/j5x957/teeth-is-the-feminist-horror-classic-that-men-tried-to-sabotage

http://archive.boston.com/ae/movies/articles/2008/01/25/sex_satire_teeth_provides_feminist_bite/]]>Buzzsprout-11196821Tue, 20 Sep 2022 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtRemember how the Jonas Brothers used to wear purity rings? Spooky Tuesday does. On a new episode, we’re covering Teeth (2007), the mid-aughts horror movie that gave Monica the perfect opening to insert her JoBros super fan agenda. But when you’re...
References:

https://www.vice.com/en/article/j5x957/teeth-is-the-feminist-horror-classic-that-men-tried-to-sabotage

http://archive.boston.com/ae/movies/articles/2008/01/25/sex_satire_teeth_provides_feminist_bite/]]>5213true2103fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tragedy-girls-2017-josh-hutcherson-jump-scare--75480169
References:

https://www.gaylydreadful.com/blog/tragedy-girls-is-the-queer-text-we-need

https://phenixxgaming.com/2020/07/29/women-and-queerness-in-horror-tragedy-girls/]]>Buzzsprout-11196817Tue, 13 Sep 2022 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtDid someone request a horror movie for girls??? When it comes to our latest scary flick pick, it’s literally in the name. On this week’s episode of Spooky Tuesday, Chelsea’s birth month movie is Tragedy Girls (2017), a touching tale of two besties...
References:

https://www.gaylydreadful.com/blog/tragedy-girls-is-the-queer-text-we-need

https://phenixxgaming.com/2020/07/29/women-and-queerness-in-horror-tragedy-girls/]]>5486true2102fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/urban-legend-1998-being-gay-saves-lives--75480576
References:

https://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3460895/remembering-urban-legend-19-years-later/

https://collider.com/urban-legend-reboot-cast-sydney-chandler-katherine-mcnamara/

https://gamerant.com/urban-legends-depicted-1998-movie-urban-legend/

https://seeksghosts.blogspot.com/2013/03/urban-legend-killer-in-backseat.html

https://www.thrillist.com/eat/nation/pop-rocks-urban-legend-mikey-death

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/the-boyfriends-death/

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/arent-you-glad-you-didnt-turn-on-the-light/

https://urbanlegends.fandom.com/wiki/The_Microwaved_Pet

https://www.songfacts.com/facts/the-ohio-players/love-rollercoaster]]>Buzzsprout-11181712Tue, 06 Sep 2022 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtLegend has it that Urban Legend (1998) didn’t get a fair shake from critics back when it first came out — but we’ll be the judge of that here at Spooky Tuesday. With school back in session, it only felt right that we revisit the college campus cult...
References:

https://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3460895/remembering-urban-legend-19-years-later/

https://collider.com/urban-legend-reboot-cast-sydney-chandler-katherine-mcnamara/

https://gamerant.com/urban-legends-depicted-1998-movie-urban-legend/

https://seeksghosts.blogspot.com/2013/03/urban-legend-killer-in-backseat.html

https://www.thrillist.com/eat/nation/pop-rocks-urban-legend-mikey-death

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/the-boyfriends-death/

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/arent-you-glad-you-didnt-turn-on-the-light/

https://urbanlegends.fandom.com/wiki/The_Microwaved_Pet

https://www.songfacts.com/facts/the-ohio-players/love-rollercoaster]]>5739true2101fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chicago-2002-no-mr-cellophane-slander--75480614Buzzsprout-11010908Tue, 30 Aug 2022 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtWhen we realized our 100th episode of Spooky Tuesday was just around the corner, we knew we had to pick something extra special to celebrate — something fun, something for the girls, something with a lil ?razzle dazzle.? And given that our milestone...6010true2100fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-final-destination-2009-vibe-check--75480611
Resources:

https://www.reddit.com/r/tipofmytongue/comments/o3bkxm/tomtmovie_a_scene_where_a_woman_goes_for_a/ ]]>Buzzsprout-11010900Tue, 23 Aug 2022 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtIs it just us or did they step the gore up a notch for The Final Destination (2009)? Despite the distinct lack of Tony Todd, the powers that be were clearly trying to make something special out of the franchise’s 3D sequel, and they clearly wanted the...
Resources:

https://www.reddit.com/r/tipofmytongue/comments/o3bkxm/tomtmovie_a_scene_where_a_woman_goes_for_a/ ]]>5794true299fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bodies-bodies-bodies-2022-lee-pace-is-6-5--75480577
Resources:

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/11/movies/bodies-bodies-bodies-movie.html

https://www.elle.com/culture/movies-tv/a40848646/bodies-bodies-bodies-cast-director-interview/

https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/08/bodies-bodies-bodies-had-to-end-that-way-says-director-halina-reijn

Connor O'Malley Video: https://youtu.be/UUChJnCKaC0]]>Buzzsprout-11010898Tue, 16 Aug 2022 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtIs there *really* anything you need to know about Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022) other than the fact that Lee Pace is 6’5”? Honestly, in our opinion, that should be compelling enough to get anybody to see A24’s latest horror flick in theaters, but...
Resources:

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/11/movies/bodies-bodies-bodies-movie.html

https://www.elle.com/culture/movies-tv/a40848646/bodies-bodies-bodies-cast-director-interview/

https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/08/bodies-bodies-bodies-had-to-end-that-way-says-director-halina-reijn

Connor O'Malley Video: https://youtu.be/UUChJnCKaC0]]>5517true298fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nope-2022-ancient-aliens-girlie--75480628
References:

https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/07/nope-ending-explainer

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/nope-ending-explained-jordan-peele-1235185106/

https://www.polygon.com/23277377/jordan-peele-nope-movie-creature-design-inspirations

https://screencrush.com/jordan-peele-chimp-tweet/

https://twitter.com/WrittenByHanna/status/1551580786868080644 ]]>Buzzsprout-11010891Tue, 09 Aug 2022 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtWho knew that sitting in the very first row could actually enhance the movie going experience? When it comes to Jordan Peele’s latest blockbuster horror, a seat that forces you to tilt your head all the way back is actually pretty on theme — and, as...
References:

https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/07/nope-ending-explainer

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/nope-ending-explained-jordan-peele-1235185106/

https://www.polygon.com/23277377/jordan-peele-nope-movie-creature-design-inspirations

https://screencrush.com/jordan-peele-chimp-tweet/

https://twitter.com/WrittenByHanna/status/1551580786868080644 ]]>6714true297fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tremors-1990-marga-reba-ville--75480574
References:

https://tilt.goombastomp.com/film/lets-remember-why-tremors-is-still-so-good/

https://lwlies.com/articles/revisiting-tremors-the-cult-monster-western-with-a-sense-of-humour/

https://collider.com/fred-ward-kevin-bacon-chemistry-made-tremors-perfect-buddy-action-movie/]]>Buzzsprout-11010888Tue, 02 Aug 2022 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtWe’d like to tell you we don’t spend our entire Tremors (1990) episode talking about a single mom who works two jobs (who loves her kids and never stops), but if we did, we’d be lying. On our latest episode of Spooky Tuesday, we may have gotten a...
References:

https://tilt.goombastomp.com/film/lets-remember-why-tremors-is-still-so-good/

https://lwlies.com/articles/revisiting-tremors-the-cult-monster-western-with-a-sense-of-humour/

https://collider.com/fred-ward-kevin-bacon-chemistry-made-tremors-perfect-buddy-action-movie/]]>4941true296fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/final-destination-3-2006-mary-elizabeth-winstead--75480613
References:

Toshiba & Intel Presents: The Beauty Inside (Episode 1): https://youtu.be/7eJrqXP28Rg
Episode 3 is the best though.....: https://youtu.be/eclQ438F7E8

https://thecinemaholic.com/final-destination-3-ending-explained/ 

FD 5 SPOILER WARNING!!! https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a31073531/final-destination-3-ending-original-alternate/ ]]>Buzzsprout-10876953Tue, 26 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtFinal Destination Summer is back, baby, and it’s finally time to talk about the installment that is (in our very humble opinion) the absolute best of the best. On this week’s Spooky Tuesday, we’re heading to the end of the line with Final Destination...
References:

Toshiba & Intel Presents: The Beauty Inside (Episode 1): https://youtu.be/7eJrqXP28Rg
Episode 3 is the best though.....: https://youtu.be/eclQ438F7E8

https://thecinemaholic.com/final-destination-3-ending-explained/ 

FD 5 SPOILER WARNING!!! https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a31073531/final-destination-3-ending-original-alternate/ ]]>5901true295fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jaws-1975-gag-stab--75480629
References:

https://www.reddit.com/r/Jaws/comments/cizc8p/heres_to_swimmin_with_bowlegged_women/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf

https://youtu.be/J-kDfBjy1oU

https://youtu.be/12nhUBoMxO0]]>Buzzsprout-10876949Tue, 19 Jul 2022 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtNeed a little warm up — or foreplay, if you will — for everyone’s favorite week dedicated to aquatic-themed entertainment? On a new Spooky Tuesday, we’re going for a swim with one of the most iconic horror movies of all time (and, frankly, one of the...
References:

https://www.reddit.com/r/Jaws/comments/cizc8p/heres_to_swimmin_with_bowlegged_women/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf

https://youtu.be/J-kDfBjy1oU

https://youtu.be/12nhUBoMxO0]]>5799true294fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-phone-2022-finbin-forever--75480578
References:

https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/06/the-black-phone-joe-hill

https://www.creativescreenwriting.com/reacting-to-childhood-trauma-robert-cargill-on-the-black-phone/ ]]>Buzzsprout-10876939Tue, 12 Jul 2022 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtSo it’s a confirmed fact that The Black Phone (2022) is *not* scarier than Top Gun: Maverick, but it might be a contender for most depressing movie of the year. On this week’s Spooky Tuesday, we’re venturing back out to the theater for a film that...
References:

https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/06/the-black-phone-joe-hill

https://www.creativescreenwriting.com/reacting-to-childhood-trauma-robert-cargill-on-the-black-phone/ ]]>5335true293fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cabin-fever-2002-hashtag-woman-on-top--75480595
References:

https://www.nytimes.com/2003/09/12/movies/film-review-something-s-rotten-out-in-the-woods.html

https://horrorobsessive.com/2020/01/08/the-odd-morality-tale-of-eli-roths-cabin-fever/

https://creepycatalog.com/is-cabin-fever-2002-based-on-a-true-story/

https://screenrant.com/cabin-fever-movie-deleted-scenes-explained/

https://screenrant.com/cabin-fever-movie-pancakes-scene-weird-why/

Deleted Scenes: https://youtu.be/8R8yFMR0hns

Fake Alternate Ending: https://youtu.be/AIjRkIf7UGM

Eli Roth on Cabin Fever (2002): https://youtu.be/uA1E_38TuTw]]>Buzzsprout-10864314Tue, 05 Jul 2022 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtAnyone else suddenly craving pancakes??? This week on Spooky Tuesday, we’re heading back out to the woods, a place where absolutely nothing good happens, with Cabin Fever (2002). Starring Boy Meets World’s Shawn Hunter as that “nice guy” you’ve been...
References:

https://www.nytimes.com/2003/09/12/movies/film-review-something-s-rotten-out-in-the-woods.html

https://horrorobsessive.com/2020/01/08/the-odd-morality-tale-of-eli-roths-cabin-fever/

https://creepycatalog.com/is-cabin-fever-2002-based-on-a-true-story/

https://screenrant.com/cabin-fever-movie-deleted-scenes-explained/

https://screenrant.com/cabin-fever-movie-pancakes-scene-weird-why/

Deleted Scenes: https://youtu.be/8R8yFMR0hns

Fake Alternate Ending: https://youtu.be/AIjRkIf7UGM

Eli Roth on Cabin Fever (2002): https://youtu.be/uA1E_38TuTw]]>5876true292fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/final-destination-2-2003-tony-todd-wink--75480639Buzzsprout-10760265Tue, 28 Jun 2022 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtReady for the return of this year’s most exciting event???? It’s Final Destination Summer here at Spooky Tuesday, and we’re back for another round with Final Destination 2 (2003). A film that tries to put its own special touches on the first movie’s...5845true291fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fear-street-part-one-1994-2021-lesbian-jump-scare--75480658Buzzsprout-10760259Tue, 21 Jun 2022 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtYou should know by now that there’s little we love more than a surprise lesbian reveal here at Spooky Tuesday — and when a movie pulls that off while throwing in a handful of Scream references, Maya Hawke, and one of the best deaths we’ve ever seen,...5370true290fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-nightmare-on-elm-street-2-freddy-s-revenge-1985-drenched-man-count--75480655
References:

https://tilt.goombastomp.com/film/horror-as-metaphor-a-nightmare-on-elm-street-part-2-freddys-revenge/

https://www.nightmarishconjurings.com/2019/06/30/article-pride-month-and-a-nightmare-on-elm-street-2-freddys-revenge/

https://www.screenslate.com/articles/nightmare-elm-street-2-freddys-revenge

https://lwlies.com/articles/a-nightmare-on-elm-street-2-freddys-revenge-mark-patton-scream-queen/]]>Buzzsprout-10715407Tue, 14 Jun 2022 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtThere’s some debate about whether the writer intended for it to be a canonically queer movie, but A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge (1985) is pretty much the gayest thing we’ve ever seen. After one of our OG Spooky Crew members checked out...
References:

https://tilt.goombastomp.com/film/horror-as-metaphor-a-nightmare-on-elm-street-part-2-freddys-revenge/

https://www.nightmarishconjurings.com/2019/06/30/article-pride-month-and-a-nightmare-on-elm-street-2-freddys-revenge/

https://www.screenslate.com/articles/nightmare-elm-street-2-freddys-revenge

https://lwlies.com/articles/a-nightmare-on-elm-street-2-freddys-revenge-mark-patton-scream-queen/]]>6386true289fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/let-the-right-one-in-2008-a-twilight-contemporary--75480634
References:

https://thefilmstage.com/center-stage-let-the-right-one-in/

https://my.vanderbilt.edu/vandyperforms/2016/03/let-the-right-one-in-exclusion-and-isolation-within-outsider-status/

https://medium.com/the-writers-voice/the-role-that-identity-plays-in-let-the-right-one-in-72d35f808d52

https://vraikaiser.com/2019/09/26/let-the-right-one-in-is-a-queer-vampire-love-story/

http://www.let-the-right-one-in.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3181 ]]>Buzzsprout-10687044Tue, 07 Jun 2022 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtWe know you’re reading supernatural romance novels in Swedish, Stephenie Meyer!!! There are way too many similarities between Twilight and Let The Right One In (2008) for it to be a coincidence, but there is at least one major difference. Namely, one...
References:

https://thefilmstage.com/center-stage-let-the-right-one-in/

https://my.vanderbilt.edu/vandyperforms/2016/03/let-the-right-one-in-exclusion-and-isolation-within-outsider-status/

https://medium.com/the-writers-voice/the-role-that-identity-plays-in-let-the-right-one-in-72d35f808d52

https://vraikaiser.com/2019/09/26/let-the-right-one-in-is-a-queer-vampire-love-story/

http://www.let-the-right-one-in.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3181 ]]>6447true288fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/josie-and-the-pussycats-2001-join-the-army--75480666
References:

https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2020/02/9311998/josie-and-the-pussycats-2001-movie-feminist

https://www.thefader.com/2017/09/25/josie-and-the-pussycats-soundtrack-2001-oral-history

https://graffitiwithpunctuation.com/opinion/why-josie-and-the-pussycats-means-so-much-to-the-millennial-generationnbsp

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/la-et-ms-josie-and-the-pussycats-20170925-story.html

https://www.avclub.com/a-strong-argument-for-why-josie-and-the-pussycats-is-th-1836425555

https://youtu.be/Pfr5aX2DCio

https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/jarettwieselman/7-things-you-didnt-know-about-josie-and-the-pussycats

https://comicbook.com/movies/news/things-you-never-knew-about-josie-and-the-pussycats/

https://people.com/movies/rachael-leigh-cook-josie-and-the-pussycats-missed-the-mark-marketing-release-exclusive/

https://people.com/movies/rosario-dawson-tara-reid-rachael-leigh-cook-josie-and-the-pussycats-20th-anniversary/

https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/article/hear-us-out-josie-and-the-pussycats-is-the-most-underrated-music-film-of-the-past-20-years/

https://www.eonline.com/josie-and-the-pussycats-burning-questions ]]>Buzzsprout-10603891Tue, 31 May 2022 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtIt’s no secret that Josie and the Pussycats (2001) is The Best Movie Ever (join the army!), so it was only a matter of time before we covered it here on Spooky Tuesday. It may not technically be a horror movie, but it is in its own way a murder...
References:

https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2020/02/9311998/josie-and-the-pussycats-2001-movie-feminist

https://www.thefader.com/2017/09/25/josie-and-the-pussycats-soundtrack-2001-oral-history

https://graffitiwithpunctuation.com/opinion/why-josie-and-the-pussycats-means-so-much-to-the-millennial-generationnbsp

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/la-et-ms-josie-and-the-pussycats-20170925-story.html

https://www.avclub.com/a-strong-argument-for-why-josie-and-the-pussycats-is-th-1836425555

https://youtu.be/Pfr5aX2DCio

https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/jarettwieselman/7-things-you-didnt-know-about-josie-and-the-pussycats

https://comicbook.com/movies/news/things-you-never-knew-about-josie-and-the-pussycats/

https://people.com/movies/rachael-leigh-cook-josie-and-the-pussycats-missed-the-mark-marketing-release-exclusive/

https://people.com/movies/rosario-dawson-tara-reid-rachael-leigh-cook-josie-and-the-pussycats-20th-anniversary/

https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/article/hear-us-out-josie-and-the-pussycats-is-the-most-underrated-music-film-of-the-past-20-years/

https://www.eonline.com/josie-and-the-pussycats-burning-questions ]]>6306true287fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/final-destination-2000-death-is-inevitable--75480582
References:

https://www.slashfilm.com/844919/final-destination-originally-had-a-very-different-ending/ 

https://archive.nytimes.com/www.nytimes.com/library/film/031700final-film-review.html

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2020/mar/17/final-destination-at-20-the-bleakest-teen-horror-film-ever-made

https://creepycatalog.com/is-final-destination-2000-based-on-a-true-story/

https://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3349248/read-x-files-script-became-final-destination-exclusive/

https://www.cbr.com/x-files-episode-became-final-destination/]]>Buzzsprout-10462165Tue, 24 May 2022 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtHope everyone has their “Rocky Mountain High” hit clips ready, because we’re traveling back to the start of the new millennium to kick off our Final Destination Summer! That’s right: We’re heading all the way back to the beginning with Final...
References:

https://www.slashfilm.com/844919/final-destination-originally-had-a-very-different-ending/ 

https://archive.nytimes.com/www.nytimes.com/library/film/031700final-film-review.html

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2020/mar/17/final-destination-at-20-the-bleakest-teen-horror-film-ever-made

https://creepycatalog.com/is-final-destination-2000-based-on-a-true-story/

https://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3349248/read-x-files-script-became-final-destination-exclusive/

https://www.cbr.com/x-files-episode-became-final-destination/]]>6181true286fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/x-2022-big-dick-bigger-heart--75480617
References: 

https://www.salon.com/2022/05/01/ti-west-x-pearl/

https://www.thewrap.com/x-movie-ti-west-interview-prequel-pearl/

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2022-03-23/a24-x-horror-ti-west-mia-goth

https://ew.com/movies/mia-goth-x-ti-west/

https://www.indiewire.com/2022/03/x-ti-west-mia-goth-secret-double-role-1234708105/ ]]>Buzzsprout-10462160Tue, 17 May 2022 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtKid Cudi, we don’t mean to be disrespectful, but — speaking strictly as film critics — we have some questions about a certain scene in X (2022). The new Ti West movie has been on everyone’s minds, and now it’s our turn to take a visit to the best...
References: 

https://www.salon.com/2022/05/01/ti-west-x-pearl/

https://www.thewrap.com/x-movie-ti-west-interview-prequel-pearl/

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2022-03-23/a24-x-horror-ti-west-mia-goth

https://ew.com/movies/mia-goth-x-ti-west/

https://www.indiewire.com/2022/03/x-ti-west-mia-goth-secret-double-role-1234708105/ ]]>6260true285fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/carrie-1976-an-ode-to-sex-education--75480625https://shop.analuisa.com/spookytuesday to take advantage of their Buy One, Get One 40% Off sale with pieces starting at just $39.

References:

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2016/nov/03/carrie-stephen-king-brian-de-palma-horror-films-feminism

https://www.indiewire.com/2016/01/oscar-nominee-production-designer-jack-fisk-talks-his-career-with-terrence-malick-paul-thomas-anderson-david-lynch-and-more-90180/ ]]>Buzzsprout-10462157Tue, 10 May 2022 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtHere at Spooky Tuesday, we believe sex education is SO important, which is why we spent the objectively correct and exactly appropriate amount of time reflecting on our own history of menstruation on our Carrie (1976) episode. That’s right, the Sissy...https://shop.analuisa.com/spookytuesday to take advantage of their Buy One, Get One 40% Off sale with pieces starting at just $39.

References:

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2016/nov/03/carrie-stephen-king-brian-de-palma-horror-films-feminism

https://www.indiewire.com/2016/01/oscar-nominee-production-designer-jack-fisk-talks-his-career-with-terrence-malick-paul-thomas-anderson-david-lynch-and-more-90180/ ]]>6275true284fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/may-2002-may-go-gay--75480656https://shop.analuisa.com/spookytuesday to take advantage of their Buy One, Get One 40% Off sale with pieces starting at just $39.References:

https://diaboliquemagazine.com/eyes-that-bind-on-the-pain-of-seeing-in-lucky-mckees-may-2002/

https://www.joblo.com/best-horror-movie-you-never-saw-may-2002/

https://www.hearusscream.com/editorials/ho5ogoxfgryo2q7wdvux8jzkbienb3 

http://legacy.aintitcool.com/node/14366

http://legacy.aintitcool.com/node/14103  ]]>Buzzsprout-10462154Tue, 03 May 2022 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtMay (2002) is a Frankenstein monster of a movie made out of bits and pieces picked out just for us. Set right down the street from Monica’s place with an aggressive lesbian for Chelsea and some blood play for Sydney, it really seems like Lucky McKee’s...https://shop.analuisa.com/spookytuesday to take advantage of their Buy One, Get One 40% Off sale with pieces starting at just $39.References:

https://diaboliquemagazine.com/eyes-that-bind-on-the-pain-of-seeing-in-lucky-mckees-may-2002/

https://www.joblo.com/best-horror-movie-you-never-saw-may-2002/

https://www.hearusscream.com/editorials/ho5ogoxfgryo2q7wdvux8jzkbienb3 

http://legacy.aintitcool.com/node/14366

http://legacy.aintitcool.com/node/14103  ]]>5938true283fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/halloween-1978-babies-beware--75480653https://shop.analuisa.com/spookytuesday to take advantage of their Buy One, Get One 40% Off sale with pieces starting at just $39.References:

https://screenrant.com/halloween-1978-movie-expensive-shots-small-budget-explained/

https://screenrant.com/halloween-behind-the-scenes-facts/

https://www.escapistmagazine.com/whats-beneath-michael-myers-mask/

https://filmindublin.ie/2021/10/21/why-do-children-love-michael-myers/

https://lwlies.com/articles/michael-myers-laurie-strode-halloween-desire/

https://www.novelsuspects.com/movies-tv/every-michael-myers-movie-in-order/

https://movieweb.com/halloween-1978-revisited/

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/17/movies/halloween-1978-review.html

https://ultimateclassicrock.com/halloween-tv-version/

https://screenrant.com/halloween-kills-flashbacks-cop-rope-1978-movie-robbery/

https://movieweb.com/john-carpenter-gives-view-future-of-the-halloween-franchise/

Extra Scenes:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66hEHiXXo8Y

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgqWJBeOkL8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nv9cGYoemeg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0v1tKcZc1rQ  ]]>Buzzsprout-10332030Tue, 26 Apr 2022 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtWe’ve gotta admit it: We were a little nervous to dip our toes into one of the most famous franchises around, but with the end of April right around the corner, we knew it was time. We’re starting the six month countdown to the spookiest day of the...https://shop.analuisa.com/spookytuesday to take advantage of their Buy One, Get One 40% Off sale with pieces starting at just $39.References:

https://screenrant.com/halloween-1978-movie-expensive-shots-small-budget-explained/

https://screenrant.com/halloween-behind-the-scenes-facts/

https://www.escapistmagazine.com/whats-beneath-michael-myers-mask/

https://filmindublin.ie/2021/10/21/why-do-children-love-michael-myers/

https://lwlies.com/articles/michael-myers-laurie-strode-halloween-desire/

https://www.novelsuspects.com/movies-tv/every-michael-myers-movie-in-order/

https://movieweb.com/halloween-1978-revisited/

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/17/movies/halloween-1978-review.html

https://ultimateclassicrock.com/halloween-tv-version/

https://screenrant.com/halloween-kills-flashbacks-cop-rope-1978-movie-robbery/

https://movieweb.com/john-carpenter-gives-view-future-of-the-halloween-franchise/

Extra Scenes:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66hEHiXXo8Y

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgqWJBeOkL8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nv9cGYoemeg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0v1tKcZc1rQ  ]]>6366true282fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/v-h-s-2012-big-ick--75480644https://shop.analuisa.com/spookytuesday to take advantage of their Buy One, Get One 40% Off sale with pieces starting at just $39.

References:

https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/vhs-2012

https://collider.com/vhs-movie-review/

https://www.thefancarpet.com/interview/joeswanberg_vhs_interview/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V/H/S

https://www.gawker.com/5923966/vhs-will-restore-your-faith-in-horror-films

https://www.vulture.com/2012/10/vhs-breakdown-for-the-horror-purists.html]]>Buzzsprout-10332027Tue, 19 Apr 2022 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtNew liminal space just dropped!! On a new Spooky Tuesday, we’re popping V/H/S (2012) in the ol’ VCR as we watch our first ever anthology film. Packed into this one movie are five horror shorts — and one overarching story that connects all of the...https://shop.analuisa.com/spookytuesday to take advantage of their Buy One, Get One 40% Off sale with pieces starting at just $39.

References:

https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/vhs-2012

https://collider.com/vhs-movie-review/

https://www.thefancarpet.com/interview/joeswanberg_vhs_interview/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V/H/S

https://www.gawker.com/5923966/vhs-will-restore-your-faith-in-horror-films

https://www.vulture.com/2012/10/vhs-breakdown-for-the-horror-purists.html]]>6870true281fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/house-on-haunted-hill-1959-rat-skeleton-and-the-vat-of-acid--75480642
References:

https://dailydead.com/halloween-2019-how-house-on-haunted-hill-1959-paved-the-way-for-the-next-60-years-of-genre-storytelling/

https://www.filminquiry.com/horrific-inquiry-23/

https://1428elm.com/2018/08/10/the-house-on-haunted-hill/2/

https://thehorrortimes.com/2019/01/31/house-on-haunted-hill-1959-by-baron-craze/

https://screenrant.com/house-on-haunted-hill-2021-recast/

https://collider.com/iconic-vincent-price-horror-film-performances/

https://www.avclub.com/even-without-plastic-skeletons-floating-overhead-house-1798239323

https://youtu.be/AG2OvI9XTus]]>Buzzsprout-10332009Tue, 12 Apr 2022 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtQuick question: Should we start an experimental metal supergroup even though we can’t play any instruments? We came up with the best band name on a new Spooky Tuesday as we tackled House on Haunted Hill (1959), the Vincent Price classic that had a...
References:

https://dailydead.com/halloween-2019-how-house-on-haunted-hill-1959-paved-the-way-for-the-next-60-years-of-genre-storytelling/

https://www.filminquiry.com/horrific-inquiry-23/

https://1428elm.com/2018/08/10/the-house-on-haunted-hill/2/

https://thehorrortimes.com/2019/01/31/house-on-haunted-hill-1959-by-baron-craze/

https://screenrant.com/house-on-haunted-hill-2021-recast/

https://collider.com/iconic-vincent-price-horror-film-performances/

https://www.avclub.com/even-without-plastic-skeletons-floating-overhead-house-1798239323

https://youtu.be/AG2OvI9XTus]]>5108true280fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fresh-2022-no-my-ass-noooo--75480643
References:

https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a39427471/fresh-ending-explained-mimi-cave/

https://www.gamesradar.com/fresh-movie-mimi-cave-interview/

https://collider.com/fresh-movie-sebastian-stan-daisy-edgar-jones-interview-dance-scenes/

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/fresh-mimi-cave-gabe-hilfer-obsession-animotion-soundtrack-1235115160/ ]]>Buzzsprout-10332001Tue, 05 Apr 2022 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtThe thing about dating is there’s only one way to win and about one million different ways to lose — which is part of what makes Fresh (2022) so horrifying. The Daisy Edgar-Jones/Sebastian Stan flick tells a whole cautionary tale in the first 33...
References:

https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a39427471/fresh-ending-explained-mimi-cave/

https://www.gamesradar.com/fresh-movie-mimi-cave-interview/

https://collider.com/fresh-movie-sebastian-stan-daisy-edgar-jones-interview-dance-scenes/

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/fresh-mimi-cave-gabe-hilfer-obsession-animotion-soundtrack-1235115160/ ]]>6080true279fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bedazzled-2000-it-s-the-brendanaissance-baby--75480573
References:

https://www.gq.com/story/what-ever-happened-to-brendan-fraser 

Rockstar Wish Deleted Scene: https://youtu.be/h_IrdnF-heg]]>Buzzsprout-10129998Tue, 29 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtEverybody loves a comeback story — and everybody loves Brendan Fraser, which is why we’re thrilled to do our part for the Brendanaissance by giving Bedazzled (2000) the honor of being our second ever Fifth Tuesday film. A movie that almost (almost!!)...
References:

https://www.gq.com/story/what-ever-happened-to-brendan-fraser 

Rockstar Wish Deleted Scene: https://youtu.be/h_IrdnF-heg]]>5006true278fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/troll-2-1990-it-s-giving-shrek-ketchup--75480636
Follow Devan Coggan on Instagram and Twitter at @devancoggan. You can also check out some of her work below:

https://ew.com/author/devan-coggan/ 

References:

https://www.vice.com/en/article/dy8jbj/an-oral-history-of-troll-2-the-best-worst-movie-ever-made

https://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/13/movies/13worst.html

https://www.vice.com/en/article/wj7v9x/the-popcorn-scene-from-troll-2-is-the-best-food-scene-in-cinema

https://ew.com/article/2010/05/08/troll-2-best-worst-movie/

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/79324/10-hospitable-facts-about-troll-2

https://www.vocabulary.com/articles/dictionary/youve-been-trolled/

https://youtu.be/BolW8vnUcTs

https://youtu.be/GkiubjYhq6o]]>Buzzsprout-10129981Tue, 22 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtDon’t let the name fool you — there’s no movie out there quite like Troll 2. Well, except for maybe Leprechaun. And Society. And The Princess Bride. And commercials for the Heinz ketchup collab with Shrek. But other than that, this 1990-era movie is...
Follow Devan Coggan on Instagram and Twitter at @devancoggan. You can also check out some of her work below:

https://ew.com/author/devan-coggan/ 

References:

https://www.vice.com/en/article/dy8jbj/an-oral-history-of-troll-2-the-best-worst-movie-ever-made

https://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/13/movies/13worst.html

https://www.vice.com/en/article/wj7v9x/the-popcorn-scene-from-troll-2-is-the-best-food-scene-in-cinema

https://ew.com/article/2010/05/08/troll-2-best-worst-movie/

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/79324/10-hospitable-facts-about-troll-2

https://www.vocabulary.com/articles/dictionary/youve-been-trolled/

https://youtu.be/BolW8vnUcTs

https://youtu.be/GkiubjYhq6o]]>6440true277fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/invasion-of-the-body-snatchers-1978-shit-is-just-fuck-d--75480683
References: 

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/invasion-body-snatchers-ending-still-haunts-director-1170220/

https://www.theringer.com/movies/2018/10/2/17924468/invasion-of-the-body-snatchers-remake-donald-sutherland

https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/the-legacy-of-invasion-of-the-body-snatchers/]]>Buzzsprout-10129932Tue, 15 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtAre we starting to sense a theme? Anaconda and Little Shop of Horrors had a lot in common — and now Little Shop is the perfect segue into our next film. On this week’s Spooky Tuesday, we’re throwing it back to the ‘70s with Invasion of the Body...
References: 

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/invasion-body-snatchers-ending-still-haunts-director-1170220/

https://www.theringer.com/movies/2018/10/2/17924468/invasion-of-the-body-snatchers-remake-donald-sutherland

https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/the-legacy-of-invasion-of-the-body-snatchers/]]>5931true276fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/little-shop-of-horrors-1986-bill-does-sex-murray--75480646
Alternate Ending (Part 1): https://youtu.be/NDrgyq_QUpo
Alternate Ending (Part 2): https://youtu.be/7RjFvcw6ToQ

References:

https://youtu.be/KM56MR24SHk

https://www.hollywoodinsider.com/little-shop-of-horrors-musical/

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/little-shop-of-horrors-35-frank-oz-revisits-musical-1235048979/

https://www.elle.com/culture/movies-tv/a31931280/little-shop-of-horrors-second-chance/]]>Buzzsprout-10129919Tue, 08 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtWhat if we only talked about the ending of this movie? On our new episode, we’re all about Little Shop of Horrors (1986) — or at least the last few minutes of it. Compared to the stage play, the movie musical goes in a majorly different direction,...
Alternate Ending (Part 1): https://youtu.be/NDrgyq_QUpo
Alternate Ending (Part 2): https://youtu.be/7RjFvcw6ToQ

References:

https://youtu.be/KM56MR24SHk

https://www.hollywoodinsider.com/little-shop-of-horrors-musical/

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/little-shop-of-horrors-35-frank-oz-revisits-musical-1235048979/

https://www.elle.com/culture/movies-tv/a31931280/little-shop-of-horrors-second-chance/]]>5894true275fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/anaconda-1997-snake-o-vision--75480621
References:

https://screenrant.com/anaconda-film-behind-scenes-unknown-facts/

https://www.vice.com/en/article/kz3yby/does-anaconda-actually-suck

https://www.alternateending.com/2020/04/anaconda-1997.html]]>Buzzsprout-10129916Tue, 01 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtWait, is Owen Wilson a little scream king? As Sydney pointed out during this episode, this is actually our second spooky movie featuring him — and what a spooky movie it is. On this week’s episode, we’re talking all about Anaconda (1997), the film...
References:

https://screenrant.com/anaconda-film-behind-scenes-unknown-facts/

https://www.vice.com/en/article/kz3yby/does-anaconda-actually-suck

https://www.alternateending.com/2020/04/anaconda-1997.html]]>5578true274fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/candyman-2021-the-grossification-of-a-hottie--75480585
Follow Chancellor Agard on Twitter at @chancelloragard and on Instagram at @thechancellor_. You can also check out some of his work below:

https://ew.com/movies/directors-notes-nia-dacosta-candyman-the-marvels/

https://ew.com/movies/candyman-bad-hair-antebellum-american-horror-stories/

References:

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2021/aug/30/candyman-sequel-nia-dacosta-discuss-spoilers

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/candyman-jordan-peele-nia-dacosta-1235005120/

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/30/movies/nia-dacosta-candyman.html

https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2021/10/candyman-horror-movie-black-pain/619825/

https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20210901-candyman-and-horrors-dubious-reckoning-with-racism

https://www.theringer.com/movies/2021/8/31/22650239/candyman-reboot-review-hollywood-black-horror

https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2021/08/26/candyman-how-racism-makes-unwilling-martyrs-out-black-people/5536634001/ 

https://screenrant.com/candyman-2021-sequels-canon-explained/ ]]>Buzzsprout-9945218Tue, 22 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtIf there’s one thing we learned from the new Candyman (2021), it’s that you should always steal the branded pens they give you at businesses — oh, and that you should never even joke about saying any boogeyman’s name in a mirror five times. Or is it...
Follow Chancellor Agard on Twitter at @chancelloragard and on Instagram at @thechancellor_. You can also check out some of his work below:

https://ew.com/movies/directors-notes-nia-dacosta-candyman-the-marvels/

https://ew.com/movies/candyman-bad-hair-antebellum-american-horror-stories/

References:

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2021/aug/30/candyman-sequel-nia-dacosta-discuss-spoilers

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/candyman-jordan-peele-nia-dacosta-1235005120/

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/30/movies/nia-dacosta-candyman.html

https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2021/10/candyman-horror-movie-black-pain/619825/

https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20210901-candyman-and-horrors-dubious-reckoning-with-racism

https://www.theringer.com/movies/2021/8/31/22650239/candyman-reboot-review-hollywood-black-horror

https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2021/08/26/candyman-how-racism-makes-unwilling-martyrs-out-black-people/5536634001/ 

https://screenrant.com/candyman-2021-sequels-canon-explained/ ]]>7954true273fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-love-witch-2016-freud-would-ve-loved-sex-magic--75480631
References:

https://sbodrojan.medium.com/i-am-his-fantasy-on-anna-billers-the-love-witch-b465d94360a0

https://screen-queens.com/2020/09/07/supernatural-horror-and-the-problem-with-bio-essentialism/

http://annabillersblog.blogspot.com/2014/01/the-misogyny-of-modern-slasher-film.html

https://www.indiewire.com/2016/11/love-witch-review-anna-biller-samantha-robinson-1201744349/

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2017/mar/02/love-witch-director-anna-biller-conversation-pornography

https://www.anothergaze.com/crazy-love-transgressive-femininities-anna-billers-love-witch/

https://www.thrillist.com/entertainment/nation/the-love-witch-anna-biller-inspiration-interview

https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2020/jan/27/tradwives-new-trend-submissive-women-dark-heart-history

https://vodzilla.co/interviews/interview-anna-biller-on-the-love-witch-critics-feminism-and-female-pleasure/

https://maifeminism.com/witchcraft-is-just-a-way-of-concentrating-energy-an-interview-with-anna-biller/

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dc0WQ_8W0AARBSz?format=jpg

https://www.indiewire.com/2017/12/the-love-witch-anna-biller-crew-1201904994/ ]]>Buzzsprout-9945185Tue, 15 Feb 2022 09:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtNo thoughts, just vibes or all thoughts and no vibes? Sydney told Monica and Chelsea to get “flavor blasted” before watching The Love Witch (2016), but we definitely needed our full mental faculties for this discussion. The movie was undoubtedly a...
References:

https://sbodrojan.medium.com/i-am-his-fantasy-on-anna-billers-the-love-witch-b465d94360a0

https://screen-queens.com/2020/09/07/supernatural-horror-and-the-problem-with-bio-essentialism/

http://annabillersblog.blogspot.com/2014/01/the-misogyny-of-modern-slasher-film.html

https://www.indiewire.com/2016/11/love-witch-review-anna-biller-samantha-robinson-1201744349/

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2017/mar/02/love-witch-director-anna-biller-conversation-pornography

https://www.anothergaze.com/crazy-love-transgressive-femininities-anna-billers-love-witch/

https://www.thrillist.com/entertainment/nation/the-love-witch-anna-biller-inspiration-interview

https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2020/jan/27/tradwives-new-trend-submissive-women-dark-heart-history

https://vodzilla.co/interviews/interview-anna-biller-on-the-love-witch-critics-feminism-and-female-pleasure/

https://maifeminism.com/witchcraft-is-just-a-way-of-concentrating-energy-an-interview-with-anna-biller/

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dc0WQ_8W0AARBSz?format=jpg

https://www.indiewire.com/2017/12/the-love-witch-anna-biller-crew-1201904994/ ]]>6173true272fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-bloody-valentine-1981-his-whole-valentussy--75480612
References:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuY7GsM6tvE ]]>Buzzsprout-9945180Tue, 08 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtIs there anything more on theme for Valentine’s Day than wrapping up a literal human heart in a cartoon heart-shaped box? It’s called romance, babes, and on our latest episode, we’re talking about a killer who doesn’t do anything ~half-hearted.~ In My...
References:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuY7GsM6tvE ]]>5241true271fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/scream-2022-it-s-called-a-fix-it-fic--75480660
References:

https://www.them.us/story/scream-five-jasmin-savoy-brown-mindy-lgbtq-horror

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/scream-2022-neve-campbell-sidney-prescott-next-movie-1235078952/]]>Buzzsprout-9945170Tue, 01 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtHere at Spooky Tuesday, we’ve always said that Scream (1996) was a love letter to the horror genre — and the new Scream (2022) is definitely a love letter to the whole Wes Craven franchise. This week, we’re diving deep into Scream 5 and trying to fit...
References:

https://www.them.us/story/scream-five-jasmin-savoy-brown-mindy-lgbtq-horror

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/scream-2022-neve-campbell-sidney-prescott-next-movie-1235078952/]]>6866true270fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/snowpiercer-2013-fucking-polar-bears-ft-kristian-bruun--75480592
Follow Kristian Bruun on Instagram and Twitter at @mrkristianbruun.
Season 3 of Snowpiercer premiered on Monday, January 24.

References:

https://www.indiewire.com/2014/02/review-was-snowpiercer-worth-the-battle-for-the-directors-cut-30188/

https://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/27/movies/in-snowpiercer-the-train-trip-to-end-all-train-trips.html

https://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/15/movies/designing-the-train-sections-for-bong-joon-hos-snowpiercer.html?smid=url-share

https://www.vulture.com/2014/07/snowpiecer-movie-discussion.html

https://www.vox.com/2014/7/7/5875835/sci-fi-movie-snowpiercer-is-one-of-the-most-political-films-of-the

https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a32639907/snowpiercer-twist-explained-wilford-ending-netflix/

https://www.filmcomment.com/blog/interview-bong-joon-ho/ ]]>Buzzsprout-9757641Tue, 25 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtLast week, we celebrated Matty Lilly’s birthday. This week, we’re celebrating our first celebrity guest as Spooky Tuesday welcomes Kristian Bruun onto the pod. In honor of his debut on season 3 of the Snowpiercer TV show, we asked him to throw it back...
Follow Kristian Bruun on Instagram and Twitter at @mrkristianbruun.
Season 3 of Snowpiercer premiered on Monday, January 24.

References:

https://www.indiewire.com/2014/02/review-was-snowpiercer-worth-the-battle-for-the-directors-cut-30188/

https://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/27/movies/in-snowpiercer-the-train-trip-to-end-all-train-trips.html

https://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/15/movies/designing-the-train-sections-for-bong-joon-hos-snowpiercer.html?smid=url-share

https://www.vulture.com/2014/07/snowpiecer-movie-discussion.html

https://www.vox.com/2014/7/7/5875835/sci-fi-movie-snowpiercer-is-one-of-the-most-political-films-of-the

https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a32639907/snowpiercer-twist-explained-wilford-ending-netflix/

https://www.filmcomment.com/blog/interview-bong-joon-ho/ ]]>7018true269fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/thir13en-ghosts-2001-happy-birthday-matty-lilly--75480694
References:

https://screenrant.com/thirteen-ghosts-movie-all-spirits-explained/

https://collider.com/why-13-ghosts-is-a-great-2000s-horror-movie/

https://scriptophobic.ca/2020/08/18/written-in-blood-13-ghosts/

https://www.pastemagazine.com/movies/thirteen-ghosts-2001-anniversary/ ]]>Buzzsprout-9757623Tue, 18 Jan 2022 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtWe know this one's a long one, but Spookies, the most important day of the year is JUST around the corner. That’s right, we’re gearing up to celebrate our king Matty Lilly’s birthday on Monday, January 24 — which is why we’re using this Tuesday to...
References:

https://screenrant.com/thirteen-ghosts-movie-all-spirits-explained/

https://collider.com/why-13-ghosts-is-a-great-2000s-horror-movie/

https://scriptophobic.ca/2020/08/18/written-in-blood-13-ghosts/

https://www.pastemagazine.com/movies/thirteen-ghosts-2001-anniversary/ ]]>7826true268fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/till-death-2021-i-am-weed--75480675
References:

https://variety.com/2021/film/reviews/till-death-review-1235010486/

https://www.avclub.com/one-of-the-overlooked-gems-of-the-year-was-a-lean-nast-1848135343

https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/culture/article/megan-fox-machine-gun-kelly-interview ]]>Buzzsprout-9757619Tue, 11 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtHere’s the thing about Megan Fox and MGK: Wouldn’t we all let ourselves go a little insane and get completely cringe for a chance to be with her???? We’re not willing to let a lil public daddy play get in the way of our love for a spooky queen, so...
References:

https://variety.com/2021/film/reviews/till-death-review-1235010486/

https://www.avclub.com/one-of-the-overlooked-gems-of-the-year-was-a-lean-nast-1848135343

https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/culture/article/megan-fox-machine-gun-kelly-interview ]]>4829true267fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jason-x-2002-y2k-hottie-ghombie--75480583

Want to donate to Monica’s AIDS/LifeCycle fund benefiting San Francisco AIDS Foundation and the Los Angeles LGBT Center?

Check out her donation page here: http://www.tofighthiv.org/goto/monicaheidt

Resources:

Jason X Trailer: https://youtu.be/Ka8QJjfpw1w

https://weminoredinfilm.com/2014/04/04/13-things-you-may-not-know-about-jason-x/

https://www.comicon.com/2021/03/20/franchise-expansion-or-implosion-jason-x/

https://www.gq.com/story/on-jason-x-the-friday-the-13th-movie-that-sent-jason-off-to-kill-in-space]]>Buzzsprout-9757596Tue, 04 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtWe’ve been joking about it for months, but the day has finally come: We’re covering Jason X (2002) on Spooky Tuesday. An unabashedly Y2K movie that dares to imagine a future full of clothing you might’ve bought at your local Limited Too, the tenth...

Want to donate to Monica’s AIDS/LifeCycle fund benefiting San Francisco AIDS Foundation and the Los Angeles LGBT Center?

Check out her donation page here: http://www.tofighthiv.org/goto/monicaheidt

Resources:

Jason X Trailer: https://youtu.be/Ka8QJjfpw1w

https://weminoredinfilm.com/2014/04/04/13-things-you-may-not-know-about-jason-x/

https://www.comicon.com/2021/03/20/franchise-expansion-or-implosion-jason-x/

https://www.gq.com/story/on-jason-x-the-friday-the-13th-movie-that-sent-jason-off-to-kill-in-space]]>5378true266fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-shining-1980-furry-representation--75480599
Want to donate to Monica’s AIDS/LifeCycle fund benefiting San Francisco AIDS Foundation and the Los Angeles LGBT Center?

Check out her donation page here: http://www.tofighthiv.org/goto/monicaheidt 

References:

Coors Light Twins Commercial: https://youtu.be/UfH2mgOnM-k

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Shining_(novel)

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2020/may/23/the-shining-at-40-will-we-ever-fully-understand-what-it-all-means

https://www.slashfilm.com/604309/the-shining-ending-explained-one-of-the-most-famous-horror-conclusions-ever-deserves-a-fresh-look/ ]]>Buzzsprout-9630413Tue, 28 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtThe girlies are fighting, y’all. Ever since The Shining (1980) first smashed its way into theaters, Stephen King and Stanley Kubrick were at each other’s throats, arguing about whose version of the story is best, whose is a fancy car without an...
Want to donate to Monica’s AIDS/LifeCycle fund benefiting San Francisco AIDS Foundation and the Los Angeles LGBT Center?

Check out her donation page here: http://www.tofighthiv.org/goto/monicaheidt 

References:

Coors Light Twins Commercial: https://youtu.be/UfH2mgOnM-k

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Shining_(novel)

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2020/may/23/the-shining-at-40-will-we-ever-fully-understand-what-it-all-means

https://www.slashfilm.com/604309/the-shining-ending-explained-one-of-the-most-famous-horror-conclusions-ever-deserves-a-fresh-look/ ]]>6511true265fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/silent-night-deadly-night-1984-diverstitty--75480588
Want to donate to Monica’s AIDS/LifeCycle fund benefiting San Francisco AIDS Foundation and the Los Angeles LGBT Center?
 
Check out her donation page here: http://www.tofighthiv.org/goto/monicaheidt 

Resources:

Peer Pressure Video: https://youtu.be/a6_8zBcm7xk

https://drafthouse.com/news/remembering-the-year-that-silent-night-deadly-night-ruined-christmas 

https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/silent-night-deadly-night-controversial-horror-film-getting-reboot.html/ 

https://nerdist.com/article/silent-night-deadly-night-anniversary-charles-sellier-perry-botkin/ 

https://www.hysteria-lives.co.uk/silent_night_deadly_night/

https://www.dreadcentral.com/news/82656/30th-anniversary-silent-night-deadly-night-retrospective-part-1/ ]]>Buzzsprout-9630409Tue, 21 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtWe gotta say, Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984) really lives up to its title as a video nasty. Pulled from theaters when it first came out because it dared to ask the question, “What if Santa but bad,” this ‘80s horror flick became something of a cult...
Want to donate to Monica’s AIDS/LifeCycle fund benefiting San Francisco AIDS Foundation and the Los Angeles LGBT Center?
 
Check out her donation page here: http://www.tofighthiv.org/goto/monicaheidt 

Resources:

Peer Pressure Video: https://youtu.be/a6_8zBcm7xk

https://drafthouse.com/news/remembering-the-year-that-silent-night-deadly-night-ruined-christmas 

https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/silent-night-deadly-night-controversial-horror-film-getting-reboot.html/ 

https://nerdist.com/article/silent-night-deadly-night-anniversary-charles-sellier-perry-botkin/ 

https://www.hysteria-lives.co.uk/silent_night_deadly_night/

https://www.dreadcentral.com/news/82656/30th-anniversary-silent-night-deadly-night-retrospective-part-1/ ]]>5473true264fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/anna-and-the-apocalypse-2017-ain-t-no-hollywood-ending--75480605

Want to donate to Monica’s AIDS/LifeCycle fund benefiting San Francisco AIDS Foundation and the Los Angeles LGBT Center? 
 
Check out her donation page here: http://www.tofighthiv.org/goto/monicaheidt  ]]>Buzzsprout-9630387Tue, 14 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtYou already know that all of us Spooky Tuesday cuties have impeccable, perfect, polished singing voices — so it’s no surprise that we were excited to take on our first musical. Anna and the Apocalypse (2017) is a zombie Christmas movie packed full of...

Want to donate to Monica’s AIDS/LifeCycle fund benefiting San Francisco AIDS Foundation and the Los Angeles LGBT Center? 
 
Check out her donation page here: http://www.tofighthiv.org/goto/monicaheidt  ]]>5002true263fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-thing-1982-any-thing-can-be-a-mouth--75480606 
Want to donate to Monica’s AIDS/LifeCycle fund benefiting San Francisco AIDS Foundation and the Los Angeles LGBT Center?
Check out her donation page here: http://www.tofighthiv.org/goto/monicaheidt 

References:

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/23/opinion/the-thing-movie-horror.html

https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2021/10/the-thing-retrospective-review-john-carpenter

https://screenrant.com/thing-movie-childs-human-ending-explained/ ]]>Buzzsprout-9630382Tue, 07 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtThe thing about The Thing (1982) is that it is super gross, actually — but it’s also full of absolute hotties. From Kurt Russell with his beard to Keith David with his earring to Richard Masur’s big gorgeous nose, pretty much everyone is serving... 
Want to donate to Monica’s AIDS/LifeCycle fund benefiting San Francisco AIDS Foundation and the Los Angeles LGBT Center?
Check out her donation page here: http://www.tofighthiv.org/goto/monicaheidt 

References:

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/23/opinion/the-thing-movie-horror.html

https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2021/10/the-thing-retrospective-review-john-carpenter

https://screenrant.com/thing-movie-childs-human-ending-explained/ ]]>5222true262fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twilight-2008-robert-pattinson-if-you-re-listening--75480632Buzzsprout-9472642Tue, 30 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtFifth Tuesday is all about the freebies, but some might say Twilight (2008) is actually one of the most horrifying stories around. For our very first Fifth Tuesday, a new institution in which we use the occasional bonus spooky day each month to cover...5472true261fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-burbs-1989-a-spooky-t-hanksgiving--75480684
Watch the alternate ending for The Burbs (1989) HERE.

References: 

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2019/feb/15/the-burbs-30th-anniversary-tom-hanks-joe-dante

https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/article/why-joe-dantes-the-burbs-is-as-relevant-today-as-it-was-in-1989/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXMljZ1lcPI

https://geektyrant.com/news/10-fun-facts-about-tom-hanks-the-burbs ]]>Buzzsprout-9472637Tue, 23 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtA major holiday is just around the corner — and this week, Spooky Tuesday is celebrating Sydney style. In honor of T-Hanksgiving, we’ll be traveling right alongside the rest of you as we head out of town and aim for The ‘Burbs (1989). In this black...
Watch the alternate ending for The Burbs (1989) HERE.

References: 

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2019/feb/15/the-burbs-30th-anniversary-tom-hanks-joe-dante

https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/article/why-joe-dantes-the-burbs-is-as-relevant-today-as-it-was-in-1989/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXMljZ1lcPI

https://geektyrant.com/news/10-fun-facts-about-tom-hanks-the-burbs ]]>6022true260fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/train-to-busan-2016-hot-keyword-zombie--75480619
References:

http://www.filmosophy.co.uk/train_to_busan_social_commentary.html

https://asianmoviepulse.com/2021/04/yeon-sang-hos-train-busan-mix-zombies-korean-cinema-hollywood/

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/10/world/asia/sewol-ferry-accident.html? ]]>Buzzsprout-9472631Tue, 16 Nov 2021 13:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtWe may have dabbled in zombies with movies like Friday the 13th, The Evil Dead, and Hocus Pocus, but we’re ready to finally go full zom with Train to Busan (2016). It’s also our first foray into foreign-language films here at Spooky Tuesday, so hop on...
References:

http://www.filmosophy.co.uk/train_to_busan_social_commentary.html

https://asianmoviepulse.com/2021/04/yeon-sang-hos-train-busan-mix-zombies-korean-cinema-hollywood/

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/10/world/asia/sewol-ferry-accident.html? ]]>7569true259fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/as-above-so-below-2014-dante-s-inferno-spoilers--75480607Buzzsprout-9472627Tue, 09 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtHere at Spooky Tuesday, we are but three beautiful idiots — which is why we knew we needed to recruit some outside help when we decided our newest episode should be on As Above So Below (2014). Joined by a bonafide beautiful smarty who is legit...6253true258fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cursed-2005-yay-go-gay--75480641
References:

https://screenrant.com/wes-craven-cursed-original-version/

https://screenrant.com/cursed-movie-wes-craven-version-changes-differences-release-future/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tV2m4QPBtU8&t=58s&ab_channel=TDMM69

http://thehorrorsyndicate.com/2020/01/a-different-beast-the-original-script-for-cursed/

https://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3623003/release-craven-cut-history-wes-cravens-troubled-werewolf-film-cursed/ ]]>Buzzsprout-9451494Tue, 02 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtIf you are the kind of person that loves Scream 3 as much as Chelsea does, boy, have we got a treat for you. Though Cursed (2005) may or may not have tanked at the box office and then all but fallen into obscurity, this Wes Craven-Kevin Williamson...
References:

https://screenrant.com/wes-craven-cursed-original-version/

https://screenrant.com/cursed-movie-wes-craven-version-changes-differences-release-future/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tV2m4QPBtU8&t=58s&ab_channel=TDMM69

http://thehorrorsyndicate.com/2020/01/a-different-beast-the-original-script-for-cursed/

https://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3623003/release-craven-cut-history-wes-cravens-troubled-werewolf-film-cursed/ ]]>6347false257fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hocus-pocus-1993-okay-back-to-the-movie--75480622

References: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZIL9EghweY

https://www.vulture.com/2017/10/how-hocus-pocus-became-an-enduring-halloween-hit.html ]]>Buzzsprout-9285000Tue, 26 Oct 2021 12:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtHave you ever thought to yourself, “Gosh, I sure wish there were a podcast episode out there where the hosts go fully balls to the walls out of their minds for approximately an hour and a half straight”???? Don’t worry, bestie, we’ve got you...

References: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZIL9EghweY

https://www.vulture.com/2017/10/how-hocus-pocus-became-an-enduring-halloween-hit.html ]]>6151true256fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-1990-beep-beep-stephen-king--75480673

References: 

https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/chosen-one-of-the-day-grown-up-bills-ponytail-from-it

https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/chosen-one-of-the-day-the-refrigerated-head-of-richard-masur-from-the-original-stephen

https://www.ranker.com/list/it-miniseries-behind-the-scenes/orrin-grey

https://screenrant.com/stephen-king-it-1990-miniseries-first-half-better-why/ ]]>Buzzsprout-9272101Tue, 19 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtBefore we dive right in, can we get a little group “Awooga, awooga!” going for Handsome Ben Hanscom from IT (1990)? A poetry-writing cutie patootie as a kiddo and John Ritter in a bolo tie as an adult, he’s one of the best parts about the TV...

References: 

https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/chosen-one-of-the-day-grown-up-bills-ponytail-from-it

https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/chosen-one-of-the-day-the-refrigerated-head-of-richard-masur-from-the-original-stephen

https://www.ranker.com/list/it-miniseries-behind-the-scenes/orrin-grey

https://screenrant.com/stephen-king-it-1990-miniseries-first-half-better-why/ ]]>6360true255fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-ring-2002-anti-horse-girl--75480589

References: 

https://screenrant.com/ring-2002-movie-ending-explained-depressing-reason/

https://www.slashfilm.com/571443/scariest-scene-in-the-ring/

https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3077259/shock-vs-dread-how-j-horror-classic-ring-1998-compares-its ]]>Buzzsprout-9232182Tue, 12 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtWere you absolutely traumatized by The Ring (2002) as a child or did you get to live in blissful ignorance until you were older? The Spooky Tuesday hosts came to this movie at all different points in their lives, but we’re all on the same page now as...

References: 

https://screenrant.com/ring-2002-movie-ending-explained-depressing-reason/

https://www.slashfilm.com/571443/scariest-scene-in-the-ring/

https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3077259/shock-vs-dread-how-j-horror-classic-ring-1998-compares-its ]]>5972true254fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-evil-dead-1981-scaredy-cat-to-bad-bitch-pipeline--75480579
References: 

https://screenrant.com/stephen-king-evil-dead-movie-sequel-connection-explained/

https://lwlies.com/articles/in-praise-of-the-evil-dead/

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/66213/10-things-you-might-not-know-about-evil-dead

https://www.slashfilm.com/554314/friday-the-13th-evil-dead/ ]]>Buzzsprout-9203912Tue, 05 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtIt’s no coincidence that a poster of The Hills Have Eyes made it into the set dressing for The Evil Dead (1981). Much like Doug, Ash is on the scaredy cat to bad bitch pipeline — and we’re exploring that and more clear references in our Season 2...
References: 

https://screenrant.com/stephen-king-evil-dead-movie-sequel-connection-explained/

https://lwlies.com/articles/in-praise-of-the-evil-dead/

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/66213/10-things-you-might-not-know-about-evil-dead

https://www.slashfilm.com/554314/friday-the-13th-evil-dead/ ]]>5124true253fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-t-forget-about-us-bonus-episode--75480590Buzzsprout-9203833Tue, 28 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtThought we were going somewhere? We wouldn’t do that to you, bestie. Instead of leaving you with nothing during our little one week break, we put together this minisode to reintroduce all of our long-time friends and new listeners to Spooky Tuesday...2838true1bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alien-1979-grandio-finale--75480615
References: 

https://www.space.com/alien-movie-40th-anniversary.html

https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/features/alien-40-anniversary-ridley-scott-sigourney-weaver-ellen-ripley-a8801066.html ]]>Buzzsprout-9196867Tue, 21 Sep 2021 01:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtWant to hear the spookiest thing of all? This episode is our season finale — but don’t worry, we’re not leaving you for long. Before we start Season 2, though, we knew we had to go out with a bang, which is why we’re exploring Alien (1979). A...
References: 

https://www.space.com/alien-movie-40th-anniversary.html

https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/features/alien-40-anniversary-ridley-scott-sigourney-weaver-ellen-ripley-a8801066.html ]]>5612true152fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-autopsy-of-jane-doe-2016-hashtag-stanley-lives--75480651
References:

https://www.slashfilm.com/575159/autopsy-of-jane-doe-bell-scene/

https://birthmoviesdeath.com/2019/08/06/the-autopsy-of-jane-doe-and-the-power-of-folk-tales

https://www.looper.com/404401/the-autopsy-of-jane-doe-theory-that-has-horror-fans-scratching-their-heads/]]>Buzzsprout-9116862Tue, 14 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtIf there’s one thing we have to say about The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016), it’s that Stanley is 100% alive and well in our hearts, and we won’t hear anything that so much as suggests the opposite. On a new Spooky Tuesday, we’re exploring the deep cuts...
References:

https://www.slashfilm.com/575159/autopsy-of-jane-doe-bell-scene/

https://birthmoviesdeath.com/2019/08/06/the-autopsy-of-jane-doe-and-the-power-of-folk-tales

https://www.looper.com/404401/the-autopsy-of-jane-doe-theory-that-has-horror-fans-scratching-their-heads/]]>5177true151fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-faculty-1998-drugs-are-the-answer--75480648
References:

https://collider.com/scream-the-faculty-jordana-brewster-interview/

https://www.avclub.com/the-faculty-is-the-bleakest-and-most-subversive-film-of-1830833616]]>Buzzsprout-9097334Tue, 07 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtDARE would’ve been a failed program no matter what, but we’re pretty sure it didn’t help that The Faculty (1998) was actively undoing all that hard work. Or maybe it was the DARE agenda that kept The Faculty from becoming the next Scream the way...
References:

https://collider.com/scream-the-faculty-jordana-brewster-interview/

https://www.avclub.com/the-faculty-is-the-bleakest-and-most-subversive-film-of-1830833616]]>6179true150fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-follows-2014-dick-out-on-the-roof--75480637
References:
https://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3387893/follows-not-stds-life-sexual-assault-survivor/

https://cinemafaith.com/articles/trauma-follows/

https://www.vulture.com/2015/08/how-quentin-tarantino-would-fix-it-follows.html

https://www.wired.com/2015/03/it-follows-unholy-trinity/

https://www.vox.com/2015/3/13/8205857/it-follows-review-scary]]>Buzzsprout-9079196Tue, 31 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtCritics might love it, but Quentin Tarantino has some notes for It Follows (2014), and he may or may not be making points. On a new Spooky Tuesday, we’re getting into the sex ghost rules — and whether or not they even matter — as we break down a movie...
References:
https://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3387893/follows-not-stds-life-sexual-assault-survivor/

https://cinemafaith.com/articles/trauma-follows/

https://www.vulture.com/2015/08/how-quentin-tarantino-would-fix-it-follows.html

https://www.wired.com/2015/03/it-follows-unholy-trinity/

https://www.vox.com/2015/3/13/8205857/it-follows-review-scary]]>6081true149fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-lies-beneath-2000-psycho-for-bathtubs--75480665
We’re one of Feedspot’s top 20 horror movie podcasts! Check out the full list.

References:
Why the Casting of ‘What Lies Beneath’ Makes It One of the Best Thrillers Ever Made]]>Buzzsprout-9076455Tue, 24 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtEver wished you could relate to the scariest scene in Psycho, but you’re just more of a bath person? Then What Lies Beneath (2000) is exactly what you’ve been waiting for. A Hitchcock-inspired story that features a beautiful blonde, a very spooky...
We’re one of Feedspot’s top 20 horror movie podcasts! Check out the full list.

References:
Why the Casting of ‘What Lies Beneath’ Makes It One of the Best Thrillers Ever Made]]>5822true148fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sleepaway-camp-1983-mad-stabber-s-beat--75480603
We’re one of Feedspot’s top 20 horror movie podcasts! Check out the full list below. https://blog.feedspot.com/horror_movie_podcasts/
References:
https://www.dreadcentral.com/editorials/295274/going-back-to-sleepaway-camp-revisiting-the-problematic-classic/

https://harmonycolangelo.medium.com/the-transgender-defense-of-angela-baker-and-sleepaway-camp-82dd54ddf9cd

http://cleojournal.com/2015/08/10/how-can-it-be-shes-a-boy-transmisogyny-in-sleepaway-camp/

https://thenewbev.com/blog/2017/02/the-sexual-politics-of-sleepaway-camp/

https://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3625816/sleepaway-camp-elephant-room-trapped-gender/]]>Buzzsprout-9024380Tue, 17 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtHere at Spooky Tuesday, we love to make things gayer, but it doesn’t get much more gay than Sleepaway Camp (1983). While the movie can be pretty problematic when taken for the film it was intended to be, a more modern perspective and...
We’re one of Feedspot’s top 20 horror movie podcasts! Check out the full list below. https://blog.feedspot.com/horror_movie_podcasts/
References:
https://www.dreadcentral.com/editorials/295274/going-back-to-sleepaway-camp-revisiting-the-problematic-classic/

https://harmonycolangelo.medium.com/the-transgender-defense-of-angela-baker-and-sleepaway-camp-82dd54ddf9cd

http://cleojournal.com/2015/08/10/how-can-it-be-shes-a-boy-transmisogyny-in-sleepaway-camp/

https://thenewbev.com/blog/2017/02/the-sexual-politics-of-sleepaway-camp/

https://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3625816/sleepaway-camp-elephant-room-trapped-gender/]]>6358true147fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/47-meters-down-uncaged-2019-nepotism-nickelodeon--75480669Buzzsprout-8999594Tue, 10 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtReady for another underwater adventure? During the second half of #Shark2Weeks, a.k.a. #SharkyTuesWeek, friendships will be tried and tested — both in the movie and on our latest Spooky Tuesday episode. In 47 Meters Down: Uncaged (2019), four teens...5646true146fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/47-meters-down-2017-a-lil-death-trap--75480609Buzzsprout-8965971Tue, 03 Aug 2021 02:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtIn the words of Javier, “Mr. Shark! Hello! Mr. Shark, hello!” Or should we say Mx? If you ask us, sharks are beyond the gender binary — and they’re sticking around for a week or two here at Spooky Tuesday. In a special back-to-back feature, we’re...4691true145fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fear-1996-a-rollercoaster-ride--75480608Buzzsprout-8919319Tue, 27 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtWild horses couldn’t drag us away from Fear (1996). On this week’s Spooky Tuesday, we’re talking about Reese Witherspoon’s much-under-discussed film, a cautionary tale about what happens when you get involved with Mark Wahlberg. If you ask us, this...6047true144fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/midsommar-2019-the-aly-aj-of-it-all--75480664
References:

Articles:
https://filmquarterly.org/2020/10/30/midsommars-nordic-nationalism-and-neo-confederate-nostalgia/
https://avidly.lareviewofbooks.org/2019/08/13/midsommar-the-horrors-of-white-sympathy/
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/la-et-mn-midsommar-spoilers-ari-aster-jack-reynor-20190703-story.html

TikToks:
https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMdspJah3/
https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMdsp82mg/]]>Buzzsprout-8891238Tue, 20 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtIt’s mid-summer, baby, and you know what that means: It’s time we covered Midsommar (2019) on Spooky Tuesday. On our latest episode, we’re honoring the super long film by sharing a super long episode (which is to say that we just could not stop...
References:

Articles:
https://filmquarterly.org/2020/10/30/midsommars-nordic-nationalism-and-neo-confederate-nostalgia/
https://avidly.lareviewofbooks.org/2019/08/13/midsommar-the-horrors-of-white-sympathy/
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/la-et-mn-midsommar-spoilers-ari-aster-jack-reynor-20190703-story.html

TikToks:
https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMdspJah3/
https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMdsp82mg/]]>7207true143fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/friday-the-13th-1980-pee-after-sex--75480635Buzzsprout-8852843Tue, 13 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtThere’s only one thing you need to know about Friday the 13th (1980) ahead of time: Kevin Bacon’s butt is in it. In a new episode of Spooky Tuesday, we’re heading back to camp right alongside ghombie Jason (and Fear Street Pt 2). In the first...5157true142fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-hills-have-eyes-2006-what-the-fuck--75480616Buzzsprout-8816748Tue, 06 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtDid a gas station attendant give us bad directions somewhere along the way? This week’s Spooky Tuesday took us into radioactive territory with The Hills Have Eyes (2006), a Wes Craven reboot that explores both global and domestic politics, the...6164true141fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lost-boys-1987-sexy-sexy--75480618Buzzsprout-8673154Tue, 29 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtWe can’t believe it’s almost over, but we’re closing out Pride Month here at Spooky Tuesday with the film that’s simultaneously the least canonically gay and most subtextually gay out of the films we covered this month, The Lost Boys. Featuring the...5926true140fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-keeps-you-alive-2018-gatekeep-gaslight-girl-boss--75480652Buzzsprout-8663630Tue, 22 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtHow many films can say they feature a row boat chase scene? In a new episode of Spooky Tuesday, we’re talking about What Keeps You Alive (2018), a film that both delivers on the gay shit front and only gets crazier from there. With two wives heading...5809true139fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-haunting-1999-owen-wilson-voice-wow--75480633Buzzsprout-8663625Tue, 15 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtWe have two and a half words for you: Catherine Zeta-Jones. And then a few more: Owen Wilson saying, “Wow.” If neither of those caught your attention, we’re just not sure how else to sell you on The Haunting — but as another take on Shirley Jackson’s...5670true138fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-blood-spattered-bride-1972-bush-representation--75480620Buzzsprout-8663590Tue, 08 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtThe Blood Spattered Bride (1972) implies in the title alone that it’s got everything we could want in a movie: fake blood, a man-eater, and two brides. What more could the Spooky Tuesday girlies ask for? Full bush representation? Don’t worry, this...5775true137fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jennifer-s-body-2009-good-4-her--75480685Buzzsprout-8621581Tue, 01 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtHappy Pride, Spookies!!! We’re kicking off the month by featuring films that couldn’t get much gayer because they actually *are* gay — and we’re starting with Jennifer’s Body, one of the most perfect and iconic films of all time. The world still needs...6351true136fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/society-1989-eat-the-rich--75480680Buzzsprout-8579726Tue, 25 May 2021 00:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtInterested in the weirdest class conscious, body horror flick you’ve probably never heard of??? This week, we’re taking on Society, a 1989 film from Brian Yuzna about a teenage boy growing up in a family he can’t quite relate to. But it’s not just a...5682true135fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/prom-night-2008-idris-elba-is-in-this--75480678Buzzsprout-8534398Tue, 18 May 2021 00:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtDoes our episode title not say it all? Idris Elba is in Prom Night (2008), and we’re talking about that incredible piece of casting and all the rest on a new episode of Spooky Tuesday. Also starring Brittany Snow, Jason from Friday Night Lights, Terri...6182true134fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-nightmare-on-elm-street-1984-he-s-got-pizzazz--75480659Buzzsprout-8495740Tue, 11 May 2021 00:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtTalk about a movie that’ll give you bad dreams! On a new Spooky Tuesday, we’re talking about Nightmare on Elm Street (1984), the film that launched Johnny Depp’s career, introduced us to Fred Kreuger himself, and (probably) inspired Home Alone. It’s...5825true133fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ma-2019-the-dick-we-deserve--75480682Buzzsprout-8453566Tue, 04 May 2021 00:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtAre you ~down to clown~ with Ma (2019)? On a new Spooky Tuesday, we’re taking on the Octavia Spencer original, a must-see if only because it is the first film we’ve covered that delivers the nudity we deserve: Luke Evans’ dick. Or possibly a fake...6179true132fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-boy-2016-never-trust-a-child--75480687Buzzsprout-8370393Tue, 27 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtWhat is there to say about The Boy (2016) that Chelsea could possibly write that Monica and Sydney would not eviscerate her for? On a new episode of Spooky Tuesday, things get tense as our hosts battle it out over the last Doll Month movie. Featuring...5918true131fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/magic-1978-a-punch-in-the-giggle-dick--75480696Buzzsprout-8335646Tue, 20 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtIt’s very possibly one of the fundamental laws of physics that all ventriloquist dummies must turn the creep factor up to 11, but Fats takes it to a whole new level in Magic (1978). In a new episode of Spooky Tuesday, Doll Month continues as we...5895true130fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/annabelle-creation-2017-army-of-demonic-annabelles--75480672Buzzsprout-8319377Tue, 13 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtWatch your back, Chucky — there’s a new haunted toy in town! This week’s installment of Doll Month is all about Annabelle: Creation (2017), and it just might be the best thing to come out of the Conjuring Cinematic Universe. In our latest episode,...5876true129fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/child-s-play-1988-baby-blood-pact--75480668Buzzsprout-8278141Tue, 06 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtIt’s here, it’s here, Doll Month is finally here! You know we had to start with the ultimate haunted doll flick, which is why Spooky Tuesday is kicking off our first theme month by taking on Child’s Play (1988). It’s the movie that gave us Chucky,...5782true128fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-fly-1986-insect-politics--75480695Buzzsprout-8189913Tue, 30 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtIt’s the great debate of our time: Is Jeff Goldblum hot in his role as the Brundlefly? On a new Spooky Tuesday, your beloved cohosts are at odds as we take on The Fly (1986), but there’s at least one thing we can all agree on, which is that all six...6587true127fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ready-or-not-2019-a-new-scream-queen-rises--75480686Buzzsprout-8189907Tue, 23 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtIs your family empire even a dominion if you haven’t made an actual deal with the devil? In Ready Or Not (2019), the Le Domases put the rich in ritual goat sacrifice, and Grace is about to find out just what it costs to be one of them… or, uh, not....6113true126fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/leprechaun-1993-my-immortal--75480657Buzzsprout-8148868Tue, 16 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtBefore Rachel Green, there was Tory Reding — and before there was Tory Reding, there was Dan O’Grady, who as it turns out may NOT have actually known the rules when it comes to robbing a mythical creature for their gold. In honor of Saint Patrick’s...5140true125fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-invisible-man-2020-it-s-on-sight--75480679Buzzsprout-8104387Tue, 09 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtIf an invisible man gaslights you for a whole movie but no one is around to see it, is he still played by Oliver Jackson-Cohen? This week's Spooky Tuesday answers that age-old question and more as we take on The Invisible Man (2020), which isn't just...5682true124fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-roommate-2011-flip-phone-and-a-dream--75480649Buzzsprout-8053474Tue, 02 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtHappy move in day, freshman! For the next week, we’ll be bunking with The Roommate (2011), the teen thriller that scored an astonishing 3% on Rotten Tomatoes. With a cast straight out of your CW dreams, mental health messaging from hell, and the first...5777true123fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/candyman-1992-gimme-that-bee-kiss--75480674Buzzsprout-8008928Tue, 23 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtAs the great Christina Aguilera says, “Sweet, sugar, Candyman (1992).” A new episode of Spooky Tuesday is all about the sexiest boogeyman we know — and we’re not talking about the Babadook. Not only is Candyman one of the scariest movies we’ve watched...6550true122fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/valentine-2001-he-s-no-angel--75480693Buzzsprout-7891879Tue, 16 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtDid your date bail on you for Valentine’s Day? Did you never even have a date? Give yourself a do-over with three Spooky Tuesday cuties as we take on Valentine (2001), one of those classic bad-good movies from the early aughts with an absolutely...6735false121fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-conjuring-2013-bathsheba-crazy--75480638Buzzsprout-7754869Tue, 09 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtIf we give The Conjuring (2013) five knives out of fives, will Vera Farmiga come and touch us on the forehead and remind us of our fondest memory? We’re willing to negotiate our ratings on this week’s Spooky Tuesday, where we’re talking about the...5468true120fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/get-duked-2019-high-in-the-highlands--75480670Buzzsprout-7624294Tue, 02 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtIs Get Duked! (2020) the best horror flick you’ve probably never heard of? When Monica suggested we add the Amazon original to the Spooky Tuesday schedule, we weren’t sure what to expect — but with all of the intensity and energy of a music video and...6674true119fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-ghost-and-mr-chicken-1966-attaboy-mr-boob--75480691Buzzsprout-7480891Tue, 26 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtSpooky Tuesday been a little too spooky for you these past few Tuesdays? Take a break and relax with the charmingly quirky murder mystery that is The Ghost and Mr. Chicken (1966). Starring Don Knotts and certified hottie Joan Staley, this sweet little...5520true118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/house-of-wax-2005-watch-paris-die--75480645Buzzsprout-7364764Tue, 19 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtIs there any horror film more unfairly underrated than House of Wax (2005)? Starring Paris Hilton and more intensely mid-2000's than you can even imagine, this movie was panned by both critics and audiences, but Spooky Tuesday is here this week to...6415true117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-witch-2015-black-phillip-the-g-o-a-t--75480654Buzzsprout-7245964Tue, 12 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtWho knew that we had this much to say about The VVitch (2015)? When it comes to the "New England folktale," we just couldn't shut up — and we guess that figures since this is Monica's favorite Spooky Tuesday yet. On our new episode, we're talking...6818true116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sleepy-hollow-1999-the-power-of-magic-gps--75480650Buzzsprout-7138738Tue, 05 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtEver wanted to watch someone get impaled with a church post? Then Sleepy Hallow (1999) is the movie for you. A new Spooky Tuesday takes on the Time Burton classic full of iconic characters, dramatic swoons, and the best three- in-one death scene we've...5989true115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/better-watch-out-2016-eat-shit-incels--75480676Buzzsprout-7042267Mon, 28 Dec 2020 23:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtWhat happens when the Home Alone kid grows up and gets interested in girls — or at least one girl in particular? This Spooky Tuesday, we're tackling Better Watch Out (2016), the film that takes Kevin McCallister's childish hijinks and turns them into...5785true114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/black-christmas-1974-like-a-tuna-farm-baby--75480663Buzzsprout-6963290Tue, 22 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtWhat more could you want for Christmas than a stunningly spooky tale of stranger danger at a sorority house? This week, we're taking on the original Black Christmas (1974), a decadent film full of badass girls, fabulous fur coats, and what may or may...6366true113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gremlins-1984-big-pain-much-suffering--75480662Buzzsprout-6849307Tue, 15 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtDid anyone else mistakenly remember Gremlins (1984) as a sweet movie about little monsters at Christmas time? Yeah, that is...not that. One our latest episode of Spooky Tuesday, we're talking about the king, the legend, the adorable little creature...6050true112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lodge-2019-masterclass-in-gaslighting--75480671Buzzsprout-6744328Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtCults — yikes, are we right? On our latest episode of Spooky Tuesday, we're talking about The Lodge (2019), which unfortunately isn't actually a lesbian ghost story and instead tackles the tale of a woman slowly losing touch with reality after she's...5856true111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-blair-witch-project-1999-the-safe-word-is-taco--75480697Buzzsprout-6630544Tue, 01 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtNo one's doing it quite like The Blair Witch Project (1999). Not only did the found footage-style film reenergize a genre, it also seriously freaked fans out without ever showing something spooky on screen. The movie was totally one-of-a-kind — and...6005true110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/thankskilling-2008-happy-tits-giving-biotch--75480690Buzzsprout-6525184Tue, 24 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtThis Thanksgiving, it's all about the turkey — and the turkey is all about revenge. In ThanksKilling (2009), a vengeful turkey returns from the grave to enact justice on behalf of Native Americans everywhere, and he does it all while offending all...5697true19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sinister-2012-what-s-his-name-gabagool--75480681Buzzsprout-6411004Tue, 17 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtIs it time for Ethan Hawke's redemption arc? In our eighth "Spooky Tuesday" episode, we're giving him a second chance as we take on 'Sinister' (2012), a seriously scary film that's just as spooky as it sounds. But you know what doesn't sound so...4961true18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-purge-2013-too-close-to-home--75480626Buzzsprout-6299578Tue, 10 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtWas it a mistake to watch 'The Purge' the night after the election? Yes. Are we feeling a lot better now that the results are in? Definitely. But if you'd like a little window into our anxiety spiral and the politics of 'The Purge', then this is the...5340true17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-babadook-2014-it-s-the-fucking-babadook--75480630Buzzsprout-6200479Tue, 03 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtLet the Babadiscourse begin! On our latest episode of Spooky Tuesday, we're taking on the moving tale of a queer icon struggling to find acceptance with his family. Just kidding. Or maybe not! Not only are we diving into The Babadook and the seriously...5005true16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/donnie-darko-2001-three-beautiful-idiots--75480698Send us a text]]>Buzzsprout-6087598Tue, 27 Oct 2020 09:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtAre we smart enough to talk about Donnie Darko (2001)? We don't know, but we're sure going to give it a shot. During this episode, we'll break down time travel and the theory of the manipulated living (sort of), how Grandma Death is actually an iconic...Send us a text]]>5410true15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/scream-3-2000-the-best-scream-movie--75480640Send us a text]]>Buzzsprout-5969203Tue, 20 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtShe's finally here, and she's that bitch. Scream 3 (2000) is an absolutely wild ride — but, despite that, it also tackles some dark subjects. While the third installment in the franchise might feel more like a Scooby Doo movie than a slasher, it also...Send us a text]]>4185true13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/scream-4-2011-horny-for-murder--75480623Buzzsprout-5969254Tue, 20 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtApologies to Sydney: Chelsea and Monica talked a lot of shit, but as it turns out they just might have some love for Scream 4 (2011). We're closing out the Scream franchise as we talk about how the last installment stacks up against the original...5644true14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/scream-2-1997-looking-for-the-dark-web-don-t-text--75480677Buzzsprout-5870401Tue, 13 Oct 2020 01:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtHow does the sequel stack up? Scream was that bitch, but Scream 2 (1997) definitely had its moments. Tune in to see what we love, what we hated, and how we think Sidney Prescott deserves to get a girlfriend. 4997true12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/scream-1996-gutted-like-a-trout--75480661]]>Buzzsprout-5870323Tue, 13 Oct 2020 01:00:00 +0000Monica HeidtHow could we dedicate a podcast to our love of the genre and start anywhere but the original love letter to horror? In our inaugural Spooky Tuesday episode, we're tackling Scream (1996). From our fictional blood thirsty boyfriends to our own thirst...]]>4650true11full