In this episode, Andrea and Alex investigate how multiple characters are perceived and perceive Michael Mann’s entry into the Hannibal Lec(k)tor cinematic universe. From cops to killers and the humanity in between, these cuts go deep. REQUIR

See you at SALEM HORROR FEST 2024!

Mar 18th, 2024 17m 37s

We’re packing our bags to hop onto our broomsticks for our annual trip to SALEM HORROR FEST 2024 – and you’re invited!Listen in for important info, dates, and highlights! Buy your tickets here! LISTEN Right click or option-click here and choo

Episode 126. Bad Habits: The Devils (1971)

Feb 29th, 2024 1h 38m

From the depths of Warner Bros archives, Ken Russell’s infamous film The Devils has been resurrected (ish) once more! Andrea and Alex take this opportunity to dive into the politics, contractions, and naughtiness present within one of the mos

Episode 125. Fack XI: 2023 Year in Review

Jan 26th, 2024 1h 52m

It’s time to look back before we scream forward! Join Andrea and Alex for horror and non-horror faves and a game that will decide their fate for 2024. Alex’s Horror/Horror Adjacent Faves 1. Red Rooms (dir. Pascal Plante) 2. Godzilla Minu

Episode 124. Death in Venice: Don’t Look Now (1973)

Dec 18th, 2023 1h 6m

Andrea and Alex delve into the murky depths of Nicolas Roeg’s classic to uncover the film’s themes of mysticism, misogyny and the ethics of mourning. Class of 2023 merch Artwork by @thelastjohnyontheleft REQUIRED READING Don’t Look Now.

Episode 123. Love Bites: The Hunger (1983) and Only Lovers Left Alive (2013)

Nov 27th, 2023 1h 29m

In this episode Andrea and Alex delve into some truly long-term relationships and their lasting implications. From ageless vampires to hipster gentrification, sometimes loving someone “forever and ever” isn’t as fun as it seems. Class of 202

Episode 122. Homecoming: IT Chapter 1 (2017) and IT Chapter 2 (2019)

Oct 22nd, 2023 1h 44m

We all float down here… or we’ll lose our minds trying to make sense of Andy Muschietti’s blockbuster horror films based on Stephen King’s classic novel. In this episode, Andrea and Alex investigate the depths of Derry’s sewer system, summer ho

Episode 121. Close Quarters: Single White Female (1992)

Sep 25th, 2023 1h 31m

What kind of person could you live with? Barbet Shroeder’s paranoid erotic thriller seeks to answer that question and more as it delves into queer fear, sexual conservatism, property rights and female intimacy. Class of 2023 merch Artwork by

Episode 120. Unseen Forces: The Invisible Man (1933 & 2020)

Jul 21st, 2023 1h 18m

From economic disruptors to controlling techbro exes, the unseeable has been used as a metaphor in a variety of ways. In this episode, Andrea and Alex look back at H.G. Wells’ original text, James Whale’s Universal classic and how #MeToo create

Episode 119. Metamorphosis: The Fly (1958) and The Fly (1986)

Jun 24th, 2023 1h 30m

Dust off the telepods and put your swatters away – it’s time for our thoughts about a short story, an iconic original film, and an even better remake to mingle molecules in an all-new episode. Become a Patron! REQUIRED READING The Fly. Dir.

Episode 118. Friends till the End. Child’s Play (1988)

May 26th, 2023 1h 1m

In this episode we look at the origins of the original “Good Guy.” From his place in the history of toys to his ties to masculinity to the anxiety around 1980s family structures, we go deep with Chucky to find out what makes him kill. Become

Episode 117. Fear of Folk: The Blood on Satan’s Claw (1971)

Apr 25th, 2023 1h 1m

We’re back on our old stomping grounds of Salem Horror Fest to plow the fertile fields of themes and metaphors to unearth why the British folk horror classic, The Blood on Satan’s Claw, left us feeling so icky. From teens and occultism to PSAs

Episode 116. Carrying On: The Quatermass Xperiment

Mar 23rd, 2023 1h 1m

In this episode we look at what happens when an American experiment crash lands in the British countryside. By looking at the state of England after two World Wars, a crisis of masculinity and humanity’s shaky grasp on scientific responsibility

Episode 115. House Guest: Misery (1990)

Feb 23rd, 2023 1h 29m

Mind the roads this time of year because we’re covering Rob Reiner’s iconic film that delves into the murky territories brought to light when your saviour is also your #1 fan. We cover romance novels, toxic fandom, addiction, and more so buckle

Episode 114. Facks: 2022 Year in Review

Jan 25th, 2023 2h 11m

We cast one last glance at a year with a lot of horror highs. Featuring our best of 2022, things we can’t live without, our top 10 horror movies of all time, and, of course, some bloopers. Become a Patron! EXTRA CREDIT Alex’s Best of 2022

Episode 113. Stayin’ Alive: Black Christmas (1974) and Halloween (1978)

Dec 13th, 2022 2h 25m

We’re live from Toronto to celebrate our 10th anniversary! This episode revisits the films of our first-ever episode to explore whether our opinions on two horror classics have changed. We dig into the evolution of slashers and the conservative

Episode 112. Intruder Alert: Them (2006) & The Strangers (2008)

Nov 22nd, 2022 1h 22m

Lock your doors and check your windows because some uninvited guests are on their way. In this episode, Andrea and Alex explore the origins and hyperbole around the home invasion sub-genre and why there may be more to fear than those trying to

Episode 111. Homegrown: 28 Days Later (2002)

Oct 28th, 2022 1h 19m

Andrea and Alex cross the pond to revisit Danny Boyle’s post-apocalyptic film that brought the zombie genre back to (un)life. From virology to bodily autonomy to Brexit, there’s a lot to chew on. Become a Patron! Class of 2022 Merch is her

Episode 110. Fight or Flight: Final Destination (2000)

Sep 26th, 2022 1h 9m

Andrea and Alex evoke the spectre of Death in their analysis of James Wong’s turn of the century ode to vibes. From risk society to the abject, Final Destination has a plan for everyone. Become a Patron! Class of 2022 Merch is here! Get ou

Episode 109. Class Act: Society (1989)

Jul 30th, 2022 59m 38s

The elite are literally a different breed in Brian Yuzna’s cult classic film about the perils of popularity and privilege. In this episode, Andrea and Alex dive into the mystique that surrounds the wealthy and explore why they need the rest of

Episode 108. Souped Up: Blade (1998) and Constantine (2005)

Jun 29th, 2022 1h 17m

Using two popular examples, Andrea and Alex look at the collision between the horror and superhero genres. From conservative leanings to taboo-breaking stories, we explore two films that deviate from the norm (and occasionally, their own sour

Episode 107. Ultraviolence: A Clockwork Orange (1971)

May 26th, 2022 1h 19m

Time to take a break from the ol’ Ludwig Van and join us at the Korova Milkbar for a trip into the near dystopian future of A Clockwork Orange. From our Pavlovian responses, to patient care and British Literature, we’ll slooshy what Kubrick’s

Episode 106. Home Sweet Home: The Haunting (1963)

Apr 21st, 2022 1h 8m

Time to walk the halls of the terrifying Hill House with Andrea and Alex as they explore what it means to be haunted, gender dynamics in times of duress and why it’s hard to remake a classic. Become a Patron! REQUIRED READING The Hauntin

Episode 105. Doom Scroll: Pulse (2001) and Suicide Club (2001)

1 Mar 24th, 2022 1h 37m

In this episode, Andrea and Alex explore two different yet eerily similar films that came out of Japan in 2001. The conversation covers where history, humanity and community end, exploring what is left in its wake and the new limitations of i

Episode 104. Dark Ages: Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) and Relic (2020)

Feb 24th, 2022 1h 38m

Whether you call them Hagsploitation, Psycho-Biddy or just plain Elder Horror, growing old is a scary prospect and horror has mined those depths to great effect. Andrea and Alex dive into the murky waters of gender and aging, the burden of ca