Fresh Cuts Podcast

Welcome back to Fresh Cuts,On this episode Mr. Venom, Mike, aaaaand Don are discussing Russel Crowe's return to genre fare in THE POPE'S EXORCIST. Does this movie go beyond all the usual tropes expected in a modern exorcism movie? Does Russell Crowe chew up all the scenery? Is this movie suited mainly for fans of the specific sub genre? We discuss all this & more on the lates episode of fresh cuts podcast!

Welcome back to Fresh Cuts,On this episode Mr. Venom, Mike, aaaaand Don are taking a bite out the new film RENFIELD. Does this film bring the laughs, blood, Dracula goodness the trailers were promising or was defanged from the start? Does the Cage Rage once again reign supreme? How about the supporting cast? Block out the sun, and listen in on the latest episode of Fresh Cuts!

Welcome back to Fresh Cuts,On this episode Mr. Venom, Mike, aaaaand Don are talking about UNSEEN. How efficient would guiding a near-blind individual via a cell phone screen work out? What if the person guiding that individual has a rapidly escalating situation of their own forming on their end? All that and more on the latest episode of Fresh Cuts!

Welcome back to Fresh Cuts,On this episode Mr. Venom, Mike, aaaaand Don are talking about the 80's throwback slasher KILL HER GOATS. This movie features elements that any seasoned slasher movie fan should be familiar with, but does that translate into a good movie or a mess experience that the hosts are still scratching their heads over? We have some things to say……

Welcome back to Fresh Cuts,On this episode Mr. Venom, Mike, aaaaand Don are covering the Japanese teen-horror flick now streaming on netflix, RE/MEMBER. This movie will feel immediately familiar to horror fans that have seen Happy Death Day and other recent horror movies as it covers some of the same ground. How well does it complete the assignment? Find out on the latest episode of Fresh Cuts!

Welcome back to Fresh Cuts,On this episode Mr. Venom, Mike, aaaaand Don welcome onto the show Nikki Williams of the Slumber Party Massacre podcast to break down the latest entry in one of the longest running slasher franchises, SCREAM VI. With a new location and absent the the character who's had a showdown with Ghostface in every installment up to now, what does this sequel do right, wrong, and everything between, and does the record-breaking opening weekend box office change things going forward as far as any surviving legacy characters returning? All this and more on the latest episode of Fresh Cuts!

Welcome back to Fresh Cuts,On this episode Mr. Venom, Mike, aaaaand Don are playing a game of which character is the most messed up as they cover SPOONFUL OF SUGAR which is now streaming on Shudder.

Welcome back to Fresh Cuts,On this episode Mr. Venom, Mike, aaaaand Don are covering the latest animal run amok film, COCAINE BEAR. Not much of an explanation needed here; there's a bear, it does a ton of cocaine and lots of hijinks ensure. Does this break from the mold of being a victim of it's own gimmick? Is it able to deliver the goods with the absurd gimmick it's promising? Listen on to hear what the three of us thought!

Welcome back to Fresh Cuts,On this episode Mr. Venom, Mike, aaaaand Don are covering the netflix werewolf original movie out of Norway, VIKING WOLF. Is this one you're going to want to break out every time there's a full moon, or will you want to feed it a big juicy silver bullet and put it out of its misery?

Welcome back to Fresh Cuts,On this episode Mr. Venom, Mike, aaaaand Don are covering the latest from M. Night Shayamalan. By now you sort of know what you are in for with these movies, or do you? What does this one get right, wrong, or otherwise and what elements of this movie do a couple of the hosts vehemently disagree about? Knock at our podcast door to find our thoughts on the latest episode of Fresh Cuts!

Welcome back to Fresh Cuts,On this episode Mr. Venom, Mike, aaaaand Don are covering the latest from Brandon Cronenberg, INFINITY POOL. Continuing to make a name for himself, does his latest film hit all the ooey gooey horror notes you've come to expect from a movie written & directed by a Cronenberg or does the son of the legendary David Cronenberg hit a bump in the road? Find out what we have to say on the latest episode of Fresh Cuts!

Welcome back to Fresh Cuts,On this episode Mr. Venom, Mike, aaaaand Don are discussing some oddball kids in THERE'S SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE CHILDREN. Another blumhouse VOD release is upon us and this team it involves a pair of sibilings who undergo a change of some sort leading the adults to believe there's…..something wrong. Neat-o, ehh? What is it that's wrong with the children? Is there something equally if not more wrong with the adults? More importantly, is there something wrong with the movie itself? Time to find out our thoughts….

Welcome back to Fresh Cuts,On this episode Mr. Venom, Mike, aaaaand Don are once again counting down their top movies of the year. Did theatrical releases make a big comeback in a post-pandemic world or did VOD reign supreme with our hosts? Witches, Serial Killers, Creatures, Aliens, & more show up on our lists, but don't catch yourself guessing, listen in as we count down our favorite horror films from 2022, then be sure to let us know who got it right, wrong, or in-between!

Welcome back to Fresh Cuts,On this episode Mr. Venom, Mike, aaaaand Don are kicking off another year of 2023 horror new releases with MEGAN (or….M3GAN?). Does this one tickle the absurd fun notes of recent movies such as The Child's Play remake and Orphan Kills or is it too tame to bring the same joy? Find out what we have to say about it on our first episode of the new year!P.S. Thank you to all the listeners & subscribers for coming back for another year of listening to us discuss & banter back and forth about new releases in the horror genre. We love feedback positive, negative, or otherwise so don't hesitate to leave comments about any aspect of the movie, show, and/or hosts!

Welcome back to Fresh Cuts,On this episode Mr. Venom, Mike, aaaaand Don are covering the horror-comedy anthology follow up SCARE PACKAGE 2. You might remember we covered the first installment on the show when it released which was received with mostly positive reaction. Here comes another round of the same brand of horror-comedy hijinks, however does the sequel live up to is predecessor or should it remain unopened under the Christmas tree this year? Here comes our thoughts…..

Welcome back to Fresh Cuts,On this episode Mr. Venom, Mike, aaaaand Don are covering another new Christmas...."horror" movie THE LEECH. Should this one go under the tree with Violent Night & Christmas Bloody Christmas, or should this one be thrown out to freeze in a winter wonder land? We share our thoughts on the final episode of the 2022 calendar year!

Welcome back to Fresh Cuts,On this episode Mr. Venom, Mike, aaaaand Don watched another new Christmas horror movie, in this case courtesy of Joe Begos who is whipping up quite the reputation in this still early stage of his career. CHRISTMAS BLOODY CHRISTMAS is pretty simple...a killer cyborg Santa Clause does exactly what you'd espect it to do. Find out what we thought of the movie while you spread Christmas cheer to one and all!

Welcome back to Fresh Cuts,On this episode Mr. Venom, Mike, aaaaand Don are covering the their first Christmas themed movie of the year VIOLENT NIGHT. While not exactly a horror movie, this movie definitely packs a punch (and stab, and shots, etc etc) that horror fans should appreciate. Does this movie belong under your tree or throw in with the coal? Find out if this gave the hosts of Fresh Cuts some Christmas cheer!

Welcome back to Fresh Cuts,On this episode Mr. Venom, Mike, aaaaand Don are covering the tale of a daughter seeking answers from a father she never knew. An endearing, perhaps heart-warming story of finding your place and figuring out who you are. Oh, did I mention father & daughter are....vampires? Take a bite out of BLOOD RELATIVES the latest episode of Fresh Cuts, now!

Welcome back to Fresh Cuts,On this episode Mr. Venom, Mike, aaaaand Don are covering the horror-comedy & biting satire THE MENU. Does this movie deliver an appetizer, main course, & dessert worth tipping 20% for, or will you be rushing to send the movie back to the kitchen to be fed to the dogs? Show up with an appetite to the latest episode of fresh cuts!

Welcome back to Fresh Cuts,On this episode Mr. Venom, Mike, aaaaand Don are covering some Irish Folklore in the movie MANDRAKE. What is a Mandrake, how does it work, what does it do, should you be scared of it? Oh hey, a witch…..check out our discussion on Mandrake!

Welcome back to Fresh Cuts,On this episode Mr. Venom, Mike, aaaaand Don are covering Satan's Slaves: Communion the follow up to Joko Anwar's Indonesion horror flick Satan's Slaves. Does Joko Anwar keep his streak of quality horror movies going? Does he break the stigma of diminishing returns with sequels? Find out what we have to say on the latest episode of fresh cuts......

Welcome back to Fresh Cuts,On this episode Mr. Venom, Mike, aaaaand Don are covering the latest in the found footage franchise of VHS with VHS 99! On the heels of the well-received VHS 94 we get the latest anthology of stories. Does this continue the rebound of the franchise or does it take another dip? Hit play, but be kind and rewind when you are finished!

Welcome back to Fresh Cuts,On this episode Mr. Venom, Mike, aaaaand Don are covering the return of one of the masters of horror, Dario Argento's DARK GLASSES. Does Argento still have it? How does this stack up to some of his best films over the years? Is this one more accessible to horror audiences a little less familiar with giallo and italian horror cinema? Find out answers to these questions and a lot more on the latest episode!

Welcome back to Fresh Cuts,On this episode Mr. Venom, Mike, aaaaand Don are covering the much anticpated conclusion to the latest iteration of the Halloween franchise, HALLOWEEN ENDS. Did evil end tonight? Did we get a showdown of all showdowns. Who the hell is Corey? What is going on in the sewers? What happens when you look into the darkest eyes, the devil's eyes? Find out our thoughts on the movie on the latest episode of the Fresh Cuts Podcast!

Welcome back to Fresh Cuts,On this episode Mr. Venom, Mike, aaaaand Don are covering the much not-remake, but new adaption, HELLRAISER. What does this one do right, wrong, and everything between. Opinions on this one vary wildly, who's suffering was legendary even in hell and who was shown such sights? Solve the box and listen in on our thoughts, (or do it the easy way by pressing play!).

Welcome back to Fresh Cuts,On this episode Mr. Venom, Mike, aaaaand Don are covering a movie hoping to turn that frown upside down, SMILE. Is it possible to both like and not like a movie simultaneously? The hosts have a lot to say about this one and listeners still might end up not 100% sure how much they enjoyed the movie (or not). Put on a happy face and listen to what we have to say about Smile on the latest episode of Fresh Cuts!

Welcome back to Fresh Cuts,On this episode Mr. Venom, Mike, aaaaand Don dive into spooky season with a movie centered around the place we all make our way too every fall, SPIRIT HALLOWEEN. Does this kids movie do enough to make it fun for the whole family or will you be throwing this one on for the kiddos and find something else to do. Is that....Christopher Lloyd? How about those "special effects?" Are the kids all right? Lets get into the discussion!

Welcome back to Fresh Cuts,On this episode Mr. Venom, Mike, aaaaand Don are covering the follow-up prequel to Ti West's X, PEARL. Is this the crazy disturbing origin story that we were hoping for? Is Mia Goth ready to carry a movie doing the heavy lifting? How crazy does this movie get? Have you ever seen a scarecrow used for....that? Does this movie answer or leave us with more questions? Find out on this episode of Fresh Cuts!

Welcome back to Fresh Cuts,On this episode Mr. Venom, Mike, aaaaand Don are covering a movie that's definitely best to know as little as possible going in as possible, BARBARIAN. What would you do if you showed up to your AirBnb and it was already occupied? The fun has just begun as we are put through all sorts of character arcs, red herrings, & more. It the total as good as the sum of its parts? We certainly have our opinions……and you can listen to them right now!

Welcome back to Fresh Cuts,On this episode Mr. Venom, Mike, aaaaand Don are inviting listeners to check out our episode on The Invitation. Another attempt at a classic re-telling of…….ok maybe that's too spoilery? I'll stop it there so go ahead and check out the episode, you're totally invited!

Welcome back to Fresh Cuts,On this episode Mr. Venom, Mike, aaaaand Don welcome back to the show superstar horror podcaster Lacy Lou to discuss ORPHAN FIRST KILL, the follow-up to the suprisingly effective original. Esther is still causing all sorts of trouble, however does this entry match the thrills, kills, & twist of the original? You have to listen to the episode to find all of that out……!

Welcome back to Fresh Cuts,On this episode Mr. Venom, Mike, aaaaand Don are covering the cosmic horror indie film coming hot off festival buzz from Fantasia filmfest, GLORIOUS! Small story (with big stakes) small cast and mostly filmed in a single location, are the story and cast able to shoulder the heavy lifting in this one? Does this 80min film pack the punch you want in a lovecraftian tale? Find out our thoughts on the latest episode of Fresh Cuts.

Welcome back to Fresh Cuts,On this episode Mr. Venom, Mike, aaaaand Don are covering A24's foray into Gen-Z, BODIES BODIES BODIES. This one has all the generational trappings you'd expect in tackling the subject material in a biting satire with horror elements. What did the hosts of Fresh Cuts think? Was it funny, was it supposed to be more of a dark comedy than horror? Does it matter? Most importantly, was the movie good and should you go see it? It's another round of the banana splits as our cohosts have some strong differences of opinions on this one.

Welcome back to Fresh Cuts,On this episode Mr. Venom, Mike, aaaaand Don are covering the psychological thriller (bordering on horror) flick RESURRECTION. Starring Rebecca Hall & Tim Roth, is this powerhouse duo enough to get the viewers through this story? Are we confident in what we saw, do we have different interpretations of what was unfolding? I'm going to mince words with this one, it was a divisive movie and we hashed it out once we hit spoilers. If you have strong feelings about this movie in any direction, you probably don't want to miss this episode.

Welcome back to Fresh Cuts,On this episode Mr. Venom, Mike, aaaaand Don are taking a trip to the Netherlands to cover the Dutch film now streaming on Shudder, MOLOCH. Part possession movie, part cult movie, sound like the ingredients to make creepy slow burn of a story, but as it goes, does the payoff make it worth it? How well is the lore behind the movie's happenings integrated into the story? Has Shudder pulled a diamond out of what has been sort of rough patch with "original" movies in 2022? We have things to say!

Welcome back to Fresh Cuts,On this episode Mr. Venom, Mike, aaaaand Don are covering the much anticpated third feature film from Jordan Peele, NOPE. With only two previous films to his name, Jordan Peele has already turned heads with his genre fare. Does he keep the streak going or fall back to earth this time? Join us as we discuss the movie and peel (har har) back some of the layers.

Welcome back to Fresh Cuts,On this episode Mr. Venom, Mike, aaaaand Don are covering the highest grossing Taiwanese horror movie of all-time, (now currently available on netflix) INCANTATION. As you can guess, it involves a curse, a cult, and spiritual fate. Does this one do enough to make it as memorable as some other similar movies that have released in the last few years or will this one be banished to an existence of torment in lost movie hell? Find out everything we have to say on the latest episode of Fresh Cuts!

Welcome back to Fresh Cuts,On this episode Mr. Venom, Mike, aaaaand Don are covering another movie that is streaming on Shudder, On the 3rd Day. Does this one bring the thrills, chills, and dastardly delights or will it quickly make it's way down the conveyor belt of content hell? We have some thoughts….

Welcome back to Fresh Cuts,On this episode Mr. Venom, Mike, aaaaand Don are throwing on Shudder to discuss REVEALER. We have another first time feature for newcomer to the genre, director/write Luke Boyce. How does this little indie flick stack up and will we be looking forward to what he has coming in the future (including an adaption of the comic Revival).

Welcome back to Fresh Cuts,On this episode Mr. Venom, Mike, aaaaand Don are answering the call as they cover THE BLACK PHONE. Pushed back from an early 2022 would-be release the latest from Scott Derrickson finally landed for a summer premiere. Does this bring the thrills & chills or are you going to want to hang up and walk away forever? Listen to what the Fresh Cuts crew has to say!

Welcome back to Fresh Cuts,On this episode Mr. Venom, Mike, aaaaand Don are covering THE OVERNIGHT. A haunted hotel, ghosts, demons, and time loops. Sounds right up our alley, yeah? Well.............you might want to listen before getting too excited for this one.

Welcome back to Fresh Cuts,On this episode Mr. Venom, Mike, aaaaand Don are covering the teenagers vs zombies flick UNHUMAN. If you haven't your Gen-Z fix filled to satisfactory levels yet from Scream 2022, and you don't want to wait for A24's Bodies Bodies Bodies perhaps this field trip.....(sort of) gone bad movie will keep the appetite wet? Is that how we felt about this one? Grab a seat on the bus next to your new awkward best friend and find out!

Welcome back to Fresh Cuts,On this episode Mr. Venom, Mike, aaaaand Don are covering the much anticpated return of the body horror king David Cronenberg in his first movie in over a decade, CRIMES OF THE FUTURE. Does this one pack the same punch as such classics as Videodrome, The Fly, Scanners…etc? Will you get squirm & get subtext all at the same time, or should the old man officially pass the torch to his rising star of a son, Brandon Cronenberg? Fresh Cuts is the new sex….so strap on and dive in!

Welcome back to Fresh Cuts,On this episode Mr. Venom, Mike, aaaaand Don are covering the latest from A24, MEN. Metaphors, Allegories, subtext, weird stuff…..it's all here, but does that make for a good movie? A24 is know to divide audiences and spoiler: it's no different with the co-hosts of this show. Let's dig in to our mansplaining of A24's Men!

Welcome back to Fresh Cuts,On this episode Mr. Venom, Mike, aaaaand Don welcome Derek B back to the show to cover a film out of Finland. The bizarre and perhaps genre-bending film HATCHING. Does this movie deliver the goods or is the surprise in that egg the most disappointing thing since the gobbledy gooker? Only one way to find out.....

Fresh Cuts - The SadnessWelcome back to Fresh Cuts,On this episode Mr. Venom, Mike, aaaaand Don are covering the much anticpated gore-fest THE SADNESS. This one has been on the radar for well over a year and thanks to Shudder, it is now available to wide audiences. Is this the movie really the one we were waiting for? Does it live up to the hype of those crazy trailers? Find out what you should expect and what we thought about this one, now!

Welcome back to Fresh Cuts,On this episode Mr. Venom, Mike, aaaaand Don welcome back Derek B of Cinema Attack podcast to help us give Shudder "originals" another chance. This time we are going to Uruguay where an infection of some sort is turning people into zombie-like aggressive monsters. Many elements of this movie should be familiar to horror fans by now, but does it do enough to deserve to be remembered over other similar films? Check out what we have to say….

Welcome back to Fresh Cuts,On this episode Mr. Venom, Mike, aaaaand Don welcome Derek B to the show as they set out to sea on the Titanic III and hope to avoid ghosts while covering TITANIC 666. Will this voyabe be successful or should it be derailed by another iceburg and sunk to the bottom of the sea, never to be seen or heard from again? Find out what we have to say.....

Welcome back to Fresh Cuts,On this episode Mr. Venom, Mike, aaaaand Don are headed back to the middle of nowhere in the outback as they discuss the sequel….sort of…..Wyrmwood: Apocalypse. Does this movie manage to capture the fun of the original or should it be left in the deserts of Australia to be forgotten?