The squad vamps on about Mike's pick, DAUGHTERS OF DARKNESS (1971)! Has Gill been waiting her whole damn life to review a lesbian vampire movie? Is this "style over substance" or does that even matter? And… HOW ABOUT THAT SCORE!? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) What We Been Consum…

NOW SLAYING RETURNS with Colton & Rowan discussing SMILE 2 & HERETIC! Did SMILE 2 dance its way to the top of our 2024 lists? Was Hugh Grant born to play the villainous psycho in HERETIC? And, what's scarier to Colton: theological debates or workplace injury? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Smile 2: The…

The squad is joined by film critic Willow Catelyn Maclay to discuss Rowan's pick, A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 3: DREAM WARRIORS (1987)! Is this the highlight of the series? Should every horror movie have a metal soundtrack? And, what do we think of Freddy's comedic era? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: The…

The squad joins The Cult of Thorn and celebrates the year's festivities with HALLOWEEN: THE CURSE OF MICHAEL MYERS (1995)! There's no way a franchise can go off the rails in its sixth instalment, right? Was this a proper goodbye to Dr. Loomis? And, what was Paul Rudd thinking!? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHA…

Colton holds his breath as the squad discusses his pick, DON'T BREATHE (2016)! Was this a successful follow up to Fede's EVIL DEAD remake? How great is that sound design? And two words: TURKEY. BASTER. Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) What We Been Consuming?/Why We Picked It (00:01…

The squad invites drag performer Nicole (AKA Mia Moore) to practise some witchcraft with Gill's pick, THE CRAFT (1996)! What about this film gives it such cult status? Is this the playbook to Gill's youth? And, just HOW 90s is this cast!? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) What We Be…

On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton, Rowan, & Coltwan devour a side of shrimp and discuss the new body horror experience, THE SUBSTANCE! Did this movie pump it up? Is "Coralie" the new Cronenberg? And, what were the moments nasty enough to make us wince? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (0…

On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Rowan & Gill speak about Blumhouse's remake of SPEAK NO EVIL! Does the remake hold up to the original? Is this another unhinged James McAvoy performance? And, have these two ever been further apart on a film? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer …

The squad pieces together their thoughts on Horror Hound Trevor's PATREON PICK, FRANKENSTEIN (1931)! Just what makes this a stone cold classic? How did they bring such an iconic monster to life? And, does anyone dare to say that this was just mid? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) W…

On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Rowan & Gill reflect on the importance of family with A24's THE FRONT ROOM! Is this a horror movie or more of a true-to-life thriller? Can these other Eggers brothers live up to Robert? And, a rant in the middle of the review about the youth in movie theatres? WHY NOT!? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY,…

On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Rowan & Gill travel to the afterlife to talk BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE! Is Tim Burton so back? Can Micheal Keaton recapture the magic of his original performance? And, do we have another franchise juggernaut on our hands? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:0…

On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Rowan & Gill bend to the algorithm and discuss Blumhouse's AFRAID! Is this a cautionary tale for the future of AI? Has Blumhouse finally made another horror banger? And, just how many plots will this movie not finish? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00)…

The squad gets obscure without Colton by viewing Mike's pick, I'M DANGEROUS TONIGHT (1990)! Can Tobe Hooper raise this past being just a TV movie? Is this the most fun Dee Walace has ever had? And, what lengths did we have to go to even find a copy to watch!? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro …

On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton, Rowan, & Gill lace up their Reebok high tops and race to theatres for the latest release in the "Alien" franchise, ALIEN: ROMULUS! Did it live up to fan expectations? Was there enough gore on display for a Fede film? Or, is this Disney-fication the death of the franchise as we know it?Tune in to find out if w…

The squad continues to celebrate (or loathe) JAWGUST with Colton's pick, LAKE PLACID (1999)! Did this attempt at a 90s JAWS work? Does this film hate women? And, do we sense some sexual tension between the boys!? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) What We Been Consuming?/Why We Picke…

On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan venture to the Alps to checkout Neon's latest, CUCKOO! Were we along for the ride or were the twists a little too… Cuckoo? Is this one of the oddest monsters we've seen in recent memory? And, who gave the better performance: Dan Stevens or Clive Owen? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKA…

This time on NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan cover all exits with M. Night's latest, TRAP! Is this the ultimate girl dad horror movie? Did the trailer set us up for disappointment? Or, has Shyamalan finally won Rowan over? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer (00:03:40) Synopsis (0…

The squad makes waves as they discuss the ICONIC creature feature, JAWS (1975)! Has anyone heard of this "Spielberg" guy? Do sharks deserve all the hate they get? And, is watching this on your phone while riding the bus the ultimate way to enjoy a summer blockbuster!? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: The…

The squad lace up & go to dance school with Luca Guadagnino’s remake of, SUSPIRIA (2018)! Was Colton COMPLETELY OKAY with the run time of this film? Does it live up to the original classic? And, did Rowan really break a 5 year streak!? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) What We Been …

On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton, Mike, & Gill investigate Oz Perkins' highly anticipated, LONGLEGS! Does the film live up to its marketing campaign? Is this a mystery we wanted to solve? And, is another unhinged Nic Cage performance the only way to get Mike on a Now Slaying? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!…

The squad get back to doing a PATREON PICK, with Dan's choice, THE TAKING OF DEBORAH LOGAN (2014)! Should Mike have judged this book by it's cover? Does this found footage film win over the haters? And, was the whole point of this pick to torture Gill? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:…

On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan soak in the conclusion to Ti West's trilogy with MAXXXINE (2024)! Did they save the best for last? Or, did they get it all wrong? And wait… Why did Gill crash the party when we were so close to the end!? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00…

The squad gets psychedelic and discusses Mike’s musical pick of BELLADONNA OF SADNESS (1973)! Is there shades of Pink Floyd’s The Wall here? Does the animation still hold up? How well does this pair with a Denny’s breakfast? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) What We Been Consuming?/…

Colton & Rowan are back with another DOUBLE FEATURE! This time, the guys are checking out THE EXORCISM & A QUIET PLACE: DAY ONE (2024)! Does Russell Crowe deliver some early 2000s scares? Can a prequel recreate the magic of the original? And did either of these films WOW us? Tune in to find out if we gave these films a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAP…

In this very special episode for PRIDE MONTH, Rowan interviews Gill, Mike & special guest Willow Catelyn Maclay to discuss the importance of horror to the LGBTQ+ experience and how their respective communities relate to them. They also give everyone their top 5 picks for pride! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Gill Interview (00:00:47) Willow Inter…

The squad rounds off PRIDE MONTH by covering the cult classic, THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW (1975)! What is the one circumstance that Gill would give herself to Tim Curry? What are our favourite and least favourite songs? And, what does this movie mean to queer canon? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Th…

On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan check out Ishana Night Shyamalan's debut film, THE WATCHERS (2024)! Does Ishana continue the Shyamalan tradition of twist endings? Did we like the inclusion of Irish folklore? Or, was this barely even a horror movie? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/In…

The squad kicks off PRIDE MONTH by getting creepy… Pasta, that is! As we're covering Jane Schoenbrun's WE'RE ALL GOING TO THE WORLD'S FAIR (2021)! Does this film have a deeper message or is it just a vibe? Have we found the strongest soundtrack since IT FOLLOWS? And, can the boomers on 'cast relate to the youngins' time on the Internet? Tune in to …

Mike takes his birthday off, so the squad invites Anthony Nicastro back to play a game of BODIES BODIES BODIES (2022)! Is the music in this daddy as fuck? Can this whodunnit hold up on multiple viewings? Did we ruin the month Colton had been waiting for?! Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:…

Colton & Rowan try to remain positive while discussing THE STRANGERS: CHAPTER 1 (2024)! Does this film have anything unique to say? Will this disturb people as much as the original? And, did a hate crime occur during Colton's screening?! Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer (00…

The squad starts MAY24 without resident A24 bro Colton and discusses IN FABRIC (2018)! How divided will everyone be about this film? Is this pretentious or just pure cinema? And did Colton miss this one on purpose? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) What We Been Consuming?/Why We Pic…

Rowan and Gill do it for the Gen Z astrology babies by discussing new teen horror film TAROT (2024)! Can this do justice to the legacy of 90s horror films? Does this film understand the difference between tarot and horoscopes? And, could Rowan see anything in this damn film? Tune in to find out if we gave these films a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAP…

Rowan takes over hosting duties and is joined by Gill for a streaming DOUBLE FEATURE of INFESTED and HUMANE! Is this the year for fantastic feature debuts? Does Infested have Rowan giddy for the upcoming Evil Dead? And, does Gill think Caitlin Cronenberg lives up to the family name? Tune in to find out if we gave these films a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SL…

The squad embraces the chaos of APRIL GHOULS and ends the month with a BIGGGG pick—TROLL (1986)! Is this non-ironically the best Harry Potter movie? How is the cast this stacked? And what about THAT musical number?! Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) What We Been Consuming?/Why We Pi…

Colton & Rowan practice their pliés and jeté into theatres for Radio Silence's latest, ABIGAIL (2024)! Did modern movie marketing ruin the "twist?" Has Colton come around on Melissa Barrera? And, are these takes going to drive a stake through the heart of Horror Hounds everywhere? Probably. Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY,…

The squad kicks off APRIL GHOULS with a big one, BEETLEJUICE (1988)! Dune VS Beetlejuice, who has the best sandworms? Was this the role of a lifetime for Michael Keaton? And there is no way Colton can hate this movie, right? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) What We Been Consuming?/…

Colton & Rowan say their prayers and head to theatres to witness THE FIRST OMEN (2024)! Did Arkasha Stevenson just set the standard for what we want from mid-budget mainstream horror going forward? Were we genuinely unsettled by what we saw? And, can Colton make it five minutes without comparing this film to last month's IMMACULATE? Probably not. T…

Colton & Rowan tune their televisions to the must-see TV event of 1977, LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL (2023)! Is David Dastmalchian leading man material? Is the immaculate set design tarnished by AI? And, can Rowan find it in his heart to love found footage? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:0…

The squad takes a trip to the Great White North with Gill's pick, GINGER SNAPS 2: UNLEASHED (2004)! Has Colton warmed up to this franchise? Have the VFX improved since the first film? And wait… Wasn't Willow Catelyn Maclay supposed to guest on this episode?! Tune in to find out where Willow went and if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! C…

Colton & Rowan weather the storm and check out the new Shudder Original, YOU'LL NEVER FIND ME (2023). Do we have another Aussie horror hit on our hands? What did we think of the sound design? And, most importantly, did the third act keep us on our toes? Tune in to find out if we gave these films a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:…

Colton & Rowan race to theatres for a DOUBLE FEATURE of IMMACULATE and GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE! What's scarier: the history of the Catholic church or "something strange in your neighbourhood?" Are we happy to have the Ghostbusters back in NYC? And, is Sydney Sweeney our new favourite scream queen? Tune in to find out if we gave these films a NA…

OG squad member Xylia returns to the show to discuss the science fiction epic, LEPRECHAUN 4: IN SPACE (1996). Are we pissed at the lack of limericks? Is Colton over Kelly Armstrong? And, most importantly, is Hello Kitty Island Adventure stealing Xylia's identity?! Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/I…

Colton & Rowan get all dressed up for a tea party with their IMAGINARY friends. Is Chauncey the Bear the new ANNABELLE? Does Blumhouse have another gateway horror hit on their hands? And, does this film live up to everything we imagined it to be? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Tr…

The squad goes camping for Colton's Mom, Joy's, Patreon Pick, EDEN LAKE (2008)! Just how EXTREME is this flick? Is Michael Fassbender a huge pussy? And, how about THAT ending? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer (00:03:32) Synopsis/First Experiences (00:05:17) Review (00:09:21…

The squad cooks up a delicious course of basement rats and chews over Mike's pick, WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO BABY JANE? (1962). Are Joan Crawford & Bette Davis the Arnie & Sly of their time? Has anyone ever heard of a psycho-biddy? And, is Baby Jane really one of the greatest villains of all time? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, Y…

The squad straps on their Good Guys tool belts just in time for our FIFTH ANNIVERSARY, and discuss YOUR pick, CHILD'S PLAY (1988). Was this the birth of an icon or a happy accident? Can a "killer doll movie" still provide some scares? And, what is going on with that breakfast in bed?! Tune in for an episode of celebration and to all find out if we …

Colton & Rowan head to theatres for a Valentine's DOUBLE FEATURE of OUT OF DARKNESS and LISA FRANKENSTEIN! Take a drink every time we say "prehistoric horror", laugh as a couple of dudes try their best to discuss the feminist themes of both films, and cringe as Colton insults BookTok girlies everywhere. Honestly, we probably should've had Gill on t…

The squad kicks off FAN-FAVOURITE FEBRUARY with the most requested movie since our inception, SINISTER (2012)! Is this really the scariest film in history? Are we all about those snuff films? And of course, we have to take some time to appreciate those cardigans! Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/In…

The squad takes a trip to Thailand with Horror Hound Steven's Patreon pick, THE MEDIUM (2021)! Is this found-footage mockumentary scary and/or unsettling? What'd we think of the naturalistic performances? And, I can't believe we're asking this, but… Is this our best Patreon pick, yet? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SL…

This squad of dummies brings WANUARY to a close with the often overlooked DEAD SILENCE (2007)! What's scarier: creepy dolls or minotaur milking? Can anyone distinguish between Fats, Slappy, and Billy? And, can Gill judge a good acting performance to save her life? Not a chance. Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHA…