Spooky Tuesday - A Horror Movie Podcast

It'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 covering the newest (but perhaps not final) movie in Ti West's spooky saga starring Mia Goth. A direct sequel to 2022's X but coming on the heels of prequel Pearl, this flick has a tough job striking the right tone and trying to stand alone, but one thing we can say for it is that the accent work definitely makes it stand out. References:https://www.bfi.org.uk/interviews/ti-west-maxxxine-part-charm-trilogy-embrace-artifice-hollywoodhttps://www.theverge.com/24190083/ti-west-interview-maxxxine-a24https://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/

Where 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 Window (though legally we should warn you that we're not speaking literally, because there's like legit drama there). It also shares a name with an iconic Rihanna song that'll get stuck in your head faster than you can ask, "What's wrong with me? Why do I feel like this?" On our latest episode of Spooky Tuesday, we're doing our best not to break into song too much as we throw it back to our earlier horror days. 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/

They 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" galore. Seriously, it has its own in-universe Tit Patrol, and business is booming at Camp Rolling Hills. But while this flick may not have reached its full potential (a few camp songs does not a musical make), its CLEAR references and low-key celebrity siblings mean it's still more than worth a watch. On our latest Spooky Tuesday, we're comparing notes on our favorite quotes and kills as Angela returns for a second summer of fun. References:https://www.gaylydreadful.com/blog/pride-2023-catharsis-in-the-dark-camp-of-sleepaway-camp-ii-unhappy-campershttps://the-dead-meat.fandom.com/wiki/Sleepaway_Camp_II:_Unhappy_Campers_(1988)_KILL_COUNThttps://facts.net/movie/44-facts-about-the-movie-sleepaway-camp-ii-unhappy-campers/#google_vignettehttps://fathersonholygore.com/2018/10/03/the-psychology-and-satire-of-sleepaway-camp-ii-unhappy-campers/https://www.instagram.com/tvsofterror/

Stuck 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 glad to hear we're keeping the party going with I Know What You Did Last ? SUMMER ?!!!!!! In case that doesn't speak for itself, we'll spell it out a little more plainly: We're celebrating I Know What You Did Last Summer Summer, where we're covering all three movies from the franchise starting with the original I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997). And we can't do it alone — so Josh from Super Scary Podcast is helping us kick things off in double JLH+SMG style.  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 PronunciationJennifer Love Hewitt teasing a new I Know What You Did Last Summerhttps://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-summerhttps://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-92941https://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

This 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 of the original novella it was based on, this flick kicked off a major horror franchise — and it was the first to introduce audiences to the iconic figure now-known as Pinhead. We're here and we're queer all year round, but for the grand finale of our 2024 Pride lineup, we're exploring the subcultures this film has its roots in and maybe accidentally inventing some scenes of our own. Anyone out there down to become a bladder punk?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-pinheadGottmik's Shenobite LookGene Kelly in The Pirate

There 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 flick truly pushes the envelope, and it doesn't matter if we're talking poop, penises, or poultry. Like Degrassi, it goes there — which is why we enlisted a little extra help to cover it. On our latest episode of Spooky Tuesday, we're joined by John Waters fan and filmmaker Paul Jacob Presley as we break down this creepy, crass camp classic.  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 [email protected]. References:https://www.vogue.com/article/john-waters-pink-flamingos-50-years-of-filthhttps://www.theguardian.com/film/2020/mar/17/how-john-waters-and-mink-stole-made-notorious-cult-film-pink-flamingos

The 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 omelet, because Love Lies Bleeding (2024) is dangerously gay and disgustingly sexy. Featuring Kristen Stewart and Katy O'Brian and directed by Rose Glass, this thriller doesn't skimp on the violence or romance, and it even sprinkles in a little bit of body horror just to drive its point home. Join us on our latest episode as we share our appreciation for muscle mommies and mixed feelings about mullets.  References:https://fashionista.com/2024/03/love-lies-bleeding-kristen-stewart-costumes-outfitshttps://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/

Happy 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, you totally should be, but first we have to pay our dues to the OG Lestat de Lioncourt. Tom Cruise is absolutely That Bitch in this role, and he and Brad Pitt and Christian Slater competed in a literal handsome-off for their parts in this movie (a competition that should've also included Antonio Banderas, BTW). While this flick explicitly features two gay dads raising their iconic vampire daughter, it still very much could be gayer — but don't worry, baby, because we're just getting started. References:https://www.maths.tcd.ie/~forest/vamipre/morecomments.htmlhttps://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

Of 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 stay at the Bates Motel as we talk with Spooky Chicks & Horror Flicks about all things Psycho (1960). Arguably *the* most famous Alfred Hitchcock classic, this film literally changed the game for the genre, setting the scene for all kinds of iconic films that followed. It's definitely the blue print — so listen in as we explain the term MacGuffin, debate exactly when things went wrong, and find all sorts of extremely important connections to The Polar Express on a new Spooky Tuesday. 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-psychohttps://academic.oup.com/book/7082/chapter-abstract/151583885?redirectedFrom=fulltexthttps://www.aspeers.com/sites/default/files/pdf/Martins.pdfhttps://www.theguardian.com/film/2020/jun/16/psycho-alfred-hitchcock-anthony-perkins-janet-leighhttps://www.slashfilm.com/1122413/it-took-three-separate-actors-to-bring-psychos-norma-bates-to-life/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MacGuffin 

Would 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 has left behind. This film has had a massive influence on the genre — and it's also been associated with some seriously haunting true crime tales. Join us on our latest episode as we shout out the CLEAR references, admire Minnie and Roman's wardrobe, contemplate the challenges of parenthood, and go through Sydney's Baby Name List.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.htmlhttps://www.city-data.com/forum/movies/2228560-rosemarys-baby-just-figured-out-why.htmlhttps://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-tenantCursed Films: Season 2, Episode 2 "Rosemary's Baby"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LykoiSend us a text

When 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 predecessor was one of our most hotly-debated episodes way back in Season 1, we knew the sequel would be best enjoyed together, and it seemed like a perfect fit for Mommy Issues May. Unfortunately, it turns out we might be the ones with the issues. On our latest episode of Spooky Tuesday, we’re heading back to the Heelshire estate to hang out with Brahms, but whether or not this is the same little boy/doll we once knew is very much up for discussion.Want more Brahms content? Check out our episode on the original movie, The Boy (2016) here: https://spookytuesdaypod.buzzsprout.com/1328097/8370393References: 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.htmlhttps://www.thewrap.com/brahms-the-boy-ii-film-review-katie-holmes/Alternate Ending: https://youtu.be/GMRydAPigBs?si=aErcWQWhoFeEVeJG

It'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 mommies with issues and those who have issues with their mommies (because we're inclusive like that). And you know we had to start off strong, which is why we're covering Goodnight Mommy (2014) for our first episode. This Austrian horror flick is from the same team that went on to make The Lodge (2019), so you know it's going to be fucked, and it also features the ~spookiest~ thing of all: identical twins. 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-00cd5c2932efhttps://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/

Do 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 has been years in the making. In honor of the bonus episode slot that happens to fall before the first Monday of May — aka the annual Met Gala — it's time we do Ocean's 8 (2018). Next week, all of our favorite celebs will hit the red carpet for a fabulous costume (institute) party, and this week, we're gonna watch about half of them star in a heist flick using that same setting. And not just any heist flick. This Sandra Bullock-Cate Blanchett-Rihanna-Anne Hathaway-Sarah Paulson-Mindy Kaling-Awkwafina-Helena Bonham Carter-led film was one of the big girl boss reboots to hit the silver screen, and we're ready to debate whether it stuck the landing. Sorry, though. James Corden is in this movie, too. :( 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-connectionshttps://newrepublic.com/article/148980/oceans-8-diamonds-girls-best-friendhttps://bi.org/en/articles/the-unicorn-scale-oceans-8https://medium.com/@kasey.rae/oceans-8-film-review-b3bed6b05b2f

The 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 want, really? Well, if you're main character Sergeant Neil Howie, probably to lead a good Christian investigation into the mystery of a missing girl — but on Scotland's fictional Summerisle, that task proves harder than it seems. This week on Spooky Tuesday, we're joining the hunt as we discuss costumes, colonialism and CLEAR references. Resources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G%C3%A4vle_goathttps://www.reddit.com/r/horror/s/ZuhWMzahSihttps://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14797585.2023.2218628https://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=1https://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-manhttps://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/features/the-wicker-man-christopher-lee-edward-woodward-horror-b422172.html?callback=in&code=ZTJMMDBJYZKTODIWNC0ZNDM2LWI0ZGMTMTBKMDJKMTY4M2IW&state=f3971dea1447479095ae57164d90f4bfhttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12079053/The-Wicker-Man-terrifying-consequences-directors-son-reveals-destroyed-family.htmlhttps://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

Late 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 ourselves, but we think we might’ve gotten a little sleepy halfway through — or did anyone else hallucinate that a big giant worm was part of this movie? On a new Spooky Tuesday, we’re reviewing the tapes as we talk about all things aspect ratio, feminine rage, and forest orgies.References:https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/blogpost/post/bohemian-grove-where-the-rich-and-powerful-go-to-misbehave/2011/06/15/AGPV1sVH_blog.htmlhttps://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.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bohemian_Grove 

Remember 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 the woods with Honeymoon (2014), Leigh Janiak’s directorial debut starring Rose Leslie and Harry Treadaway. Playing a just-married couple celebrating their — well, you can probably guess — these two have crazy chemistry and help bring an even crazier story to life. This film will either tug at your heart strings or ignite your feminist ideals, but there’s at least one thing we can all agree on: Quack quack quack, quack honk.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://collider.com/rose-leslie-honeymoon-interview/https://btchflcks.com/2016/04/lee-janiaks-honeymoon-as-feminist-horror.htmlhttps://thedirect.com/article/honeymoon-movie-ending-explainedhttps://www.theguardian.com/film/2014/sep/28/honeymoon-review-marital-bliss-to-meltdownhttps://list.co.uk/news/15128/honeymoon 

It'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 put the matter to bed, tuck it in tight, and wish it sweet dinosaur dreams... or at least terrifying T-Rex nightmares. Because let's be real — this flick freaked us all out as kids, and given the fact that it's a movie about the OG monsters, it definitely meets Spooky Tuesday's standards. No one can take on three raptors alone, though, which is why we invited Why the Flick?'s Claire White to be our guide on this dangerous expedition. 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.CHECK OUT OUR SPOOKY TUESDAY MERCH HERE!References:Mummy Voice lol: https://youtu.be/G8qhrURrQbI?si=-OO8vL0LvoIlnt0MHere's what Monica was actually thinking of: https://youtu.be/mTWGf1gDUUQ?si=H6aDpyPpYOstYSS6https://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-203147https://www.theguardian.com/science/2009/feb/08/jurassic-park-dinosaur-inaccuracieshttps://www.wired.com/story/jurassic-park-the-ride-oral-history/https://www.stanwinstonschool.com/blog/jurassic-park-t-rex-robot-almost-eats-crewmemberhttps://gamerant.com/jurassic-park-horror-movie/

First 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 promptly got stuck in the vault. Starring Isabelle Adjani and Sam Neill as a couple whose marriage is falling apart, this peculiar picture has been much debated over the years and is open to all kinds of interpretation. On our latest episode, we're doing our best to make sense of what exactly is happening here — and just how it makes us feel. 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-1981-9f0816471ddchttps://wearecult.rocks/finding-meaning-in-possessionhttps://manorvellum.medium.com/misunderstood-monsters-whats-love-got-to-do-with-it-in-possession-fa322daf8aa8Massive Attack Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElvLZMsYXlo

Did 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 through this big old house while babysitting some old lady. Oh, yeah — and we're watching The House of the Devil (2009). In Ti West's Satanic Panic-inspired '80s slow burn, college student Samantha agrees to take on an unusual gig for some much-needed rent money, and though bestie Greta Gerwig reminds her to be wary of weirdos, things still go more than a little sideways. 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://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/ 

Whom 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 now we've also seen Creep (2014). The ultimate in low-budget horror, this found footage story shows just what two besties can come up with when all they have is a scary wolf mask and a dream. On a new episode of Spooky Tuesday, we're asking ourselves the hard questions about job prospects and unpacking improv king Mark Duplass's truly unsettling performance.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://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

We 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 winners Meryl Streep and Goldie Hawn as passionate frenemies — and Oscar-winning special effects when that passion spills over into violence. A cult classic close to our own hearts here at Spooky Tuesday, this flick illustrates the true meaning of best friends forever, because what’s immortality worth without your bestie by your side?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.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 

Obsession 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. Starring scream queen Kathryn Newton and a nearly mute Cole Sprouse (possibly the ideal Cole Sprouse), this fantastical flick combines the bright color palette of the '80s with the weird world of Jennifer's Body — and then brings it all to life with a broken tanning bed. We don't know if it's too soon to declare this movie a cult classic, but one thing we can say with confidence is that it's definitely going to join our Spooky Tuesday sleepover lineup.  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.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 

Do 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 Pearl (2022) the perfect pick for Obsession Month. On our newest episode, we're talking about the X (2022) prequel, a project that was born when a character study spiraled out of control. With its bright colors, iconic quotes, and protagonist who knows that sometimes you need to crack a few alligator eggs to make an omelette, this flick became an instant classic in its own right, and now it's her turn to step into the limelight.  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-culturehttps://screenrant.com/pearl-movie-easter-eggs-references-hidden-details/#pearl-39-s-closing-shot-resembles-psycho-39-shttps://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/

Would 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 for is a horror flick that inspires genuine fear, but if all you need is Queen Bey, a little camp, and a catfight for the ages, then you're in for a good time. Starring Beyoncé, Idris Elba, and Ali Larter, this cautionary tale is all about what happens when an intra-office flirtation goes wrong, and we're breaking it all down on a new Spooky Tuesday.   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-9bd3dcf8fc6ahttps://screenrant.com/beyonce-obsessed-movie-box-office-hit-divisive-reviews-reason/

February 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 theme month off. This week on Spooky Tuesday, we’re covering Misery (1990), the Kathy Bates classic that introduced us to such famous phrases as “cock-a-doodie” and “bitchly cow corn.” And to help us discuss the movie all about what happens when fans go too far, we invited on AJ, our #1 listener. What? It’s not like a little audience interaction ever hurt anyone before…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-c2c00fb5ad88https://www.looper.com/776658/is-misery-based-on-a-true-story/https://pleasekillme.com/annie-wilkes-stephen-king/

Is 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 whole hours about Emerald Fennell’s newest film (and actually, if you count the bits that we cut out, we really talked for even longer). But, hey, if you’ve heard anything at all about the 2006-era flick starring Barry Keoghan and Jacob Elordi, then you know that conversation is just one of the many things it provokes. On our latest Spooky Tuesday, we’re discussing our first impressions, the Gossip Girl of it all, and that killer soundtrack, plus so (so so) much more.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=khdAAu8qdUreqxMEhttps://youtu.be/YtKa-39TGpI?si=wltjwg3GD1jeIyVAhttps://youtu.be/lhB-VJa0_OI?si=nmeV9ZgmOfooupVBhttps://youtu.be/eY4Ff_lhpqA?si=vSLLrW9FhzkyoN_6https://youtu.be/1DiVSbgPcAo?si=2i3IQ-OGfDOKjy7cCostuming in Saltburn:https://youtu.be/Mru3hlsLedQ?si=C-hnUavtWmchuL7Shttps://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-minotaurhttps://medium.com/@ibtisaamahmed/the-symbolism-of-saltburn-that-you-probably-missed-32748741006chttps://screenrant.com/saltburn-movie-easter-eggs-references/#mid-2000-39-s-aesthetichttps://www.reddit.com/r/saltburn/comments/19airjx/the_changeling_boy/

It'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 (2023) made quite the stir when it hit theaters last fall. We don't know about you, but our social media feeds were flooded with fan cams of Matty Lilly, Josh Hutcherson, and the whole Freddy Fazbear crew. It felt like we were singing fan songs and ~whistling~ along for weeks after we first saw it, but there's more to discuss than just the fandom response. ~Join us for a bite~ as we throw our favorite guy a birthday party at the coolest abandoned spot in town. 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=TheLivingTombstonehttps://www.reddit.com/r/fivenightsatfreddys/comments/jxvesb/bad_news_about_the_fnaf_movie/https://www.vulture.com/article/five-nights-at-freddys-lore-explainer.htmlhttps://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_Wikihttps://www.reddit.com/r/fivenightsatfreddys/comments/199ruwy/funtime_foxy_is_non_binary/

Forget 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 divisive among audiences. Is it the kid horror movie we need? Or did it get caught into the PG-13 trap? On a new episode of Spooky Tuesday, we're jumping right into the deep end as we talk about the underlying lore, how the Orioles are the best baseball team ever, and if there's anything worthwhile below the surface of this paranormal pool.   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

It'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 watch in its own right. On a new episode of Spooky Tuesday, we're hitting the slopes to find out what happens when three college kids get trapped on a ski lift with no phones, no food, and certainly no magic ice powers. A cautionary tale about the perils of night skiing — and a potential entrant into the extended 47 Meters Down Cinematic Universe — this film offers a new option for one of the worst places to find yourself stranded.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/ 

If 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 spice up the season with Santa's Slay (2005), a holiday horror featuring wrestling star Goldberg as Jolly Old Saint Nick. Take a look under the tree and you'll find a flick full of all three grindhouse Gs, enough innuendo to kill a flying bison, and more than a few familiar faces. There's no better way to celebrate, so join us as we close out the year with a Father Christmas who could clothesline Mannheim and his signature Steamroller move with ease.  Resources:https://www.history.com/topics/christmas/santa-claus  https://wrestlingatthemovies.tumblr.com/post/154722232254/ 

Ready 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 history. Featuring a ton of your favorite celebrities and with a whole bunch of spoof trailers sprinkled throughout, Robert Rodriguez's Planet Terror and Quentin Tarantino's Death Proof make for quite the movie night. There's zombies, fast cars, and shared cinematic universes galore — all dressed up real nice and with sexy ladies practically hanging off of every frame. We're explaining exploitation film and getting into the real (~reel~) dirty details on a new in-person episode of Spooky Tuesday.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-connectionshttps://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/INTRODUCTIONhttps://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 

It'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 (1954) may have marked the end of the monster movie era, but it laid the ground work for a whole bunch of famous scary movies that followed. Guillermo del Toro's The Shape of Water is an obvious one — but Steven Spielberg was taking notes for Jaws, too. On our latest episode, we're talking film history, four foot dicks, and lighting things on fire.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-lagoonhttps://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-1950shttps://www.britannica.com/topic/Creature-from-the-Black-Lagoonhttps://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/

You 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 no different. With some scenes that look a little *too* familiar now that we’ve experienced a pandemic of our own, this not-actually-a-zombie flick features Cillian Murphy (and his dick) at what may or may not be the end of the world. Thankfully, he’s not actually alone — but not all company is good company. On our newest episode, we’re talking about pop culture connections, product placements, and all the alternate endings.References:https://collider.com/28-days-later-zombie-movie/https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/28-days-later-oral-history-danny-boyle-alex-garlandhttps://screenrant.com/28-days-later-danny-boyle-zombie-movie-interesting-facts/#poor-quality-on-purposehttps://www.looper.com/1327528/untold-truth-28-days-later/https://www.ranker.com/list/28-days-later-behind-the-scenes-trivia-details/linda-meyershttps://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

Malignant (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 family-focused flick, and boy are we glad we did. Now that we’ve done our horror homework by exploring more of director James Wan’s oeuvre and cinematic influences, we may have finally built the right foundation to appreciate this bonkers batshit off-the-wall movie for the messy, camp realness it is.References:https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2021-09-10/malignant-twist-ending-explained-realhttps://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-maxhttps://mashable.com/article/malignant-reviewhttps://www.ign.com/articles/malignant-trailer-movie-plot-james-wanhttps://mashable.com/article/malignant-hidden-detailshttps://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.

You 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 in for Lovecraftian horrors, but we didn't realize made-for-TV profanities would be one of them. That said, some of them are definitely growing on us, and we're using all kinds of creative cursing on a new Spooky Tuesday as we debate the merits of solving mysteries (mist-eries?), discuss the changes that were made from the original Stephen King novella, and point out all of the future Walking Dead actors director Frank Darabont discovered during this film.  References:https://www.avclub.com/best-albums-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-2023-inductees-1850964928

It’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 preexisting supernatural lore. Unfortunately, that was a lesson that had to be learned the hard way in Hell House LLC (2015). A found footage-style movie, this mock doc investigates a mysterious Halloween incident that claimed 15 lives. It features creepy clowns, jump scares, and one very important CLEAR reference to Twilight, so of course we’re checking it all out (or in ~ lil hotel joke for ya) on a new Spooky Tuesday.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

Anyone 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 — and Practical Magic (1998) is a movie so perfect that it's almost like we made a wish for it way back in our younger days. Starring Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman, Stockard Channing, and Dianne Wiest, this witchy flick is all about sisterhood, staying true to yourself, and finding true love in all its different forms. Oh, and about how it's important to have bangs at some point in your life — but mostly the other stuff.  Resources:https://www.insider.com/cool-facts-you-never-knew-about-practical-magichttps://screenrant.com/practical-magic-behind-scenes-details-making-trivia/#the-stars-really-got-tipsy-for-one-scene

Should 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 any footage of women kissing, Dario Argento's masterpiece is still a visual delight. Just peep all the incredible architecture and fashion! That's not to say that this flick is all (technicolor) flash, no substance. There's a lot to unpack here, which is why we asked Vannah Taylor — writer, ballerina, and fellow horror podcaster — to join us as we break down everything from the classic fairytale references to the pop culture impact. 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-guadagninohttps://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/26/movies/suspiria-remake-tilda-swinton-dakota-johnson.htmlhttps://www.wired.com/story/suspiria-movie-review/https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/503550/14-unforgettable-facts-about-%E2%80%98suspiria%E2%80%99

It’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 its own right. A creature feature where each and every vampire gets their own special set of teeth, this classic ‘80s flick is home to some great hallmarks of the era. On our latest episode of Spooky Tuesday, we’re breaking down Chris Sarandon’s famous monster movie as we talk about CLEAR references, hot couples, and incredible practical effects. 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-nighthttps://movieweb.com/fright-night-facts-trivia/https://originalcinemaniac.com/2019/06/25/from-top-to-bottom-the-films-of-stephen-geoffreys/

Spookies, 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 episode, we're talking about the instantly iconic A24 horror, a.k.a. the project that kickstarted Ari Aster's career. With miniatures that will make your jaw drop, visuals so upsetting you won't be able to look away, and Toni Collette screaming about that face on your face, this flick has everything, and we do mean everything. It's the kind of movie that might take more than one watch to fully appreciate, but we're doing our best to cover it all on a new Spooky Tuesday.  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/

Good 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 on the menu. One of the most iconic horror classics of all time, this flick swept the 1992 Oscars and helped lay the groundwork for all the highbrow horror that came after. It also features some of the most famous quotes in cinematic history. But that's not the only thing that makes this episode so special. For the first time in our three-year history, we were able to record all together in person, and naturally we had to film the whole thing for posterity. Not only can you listen to this episode, if you head over to our YouTube channel, you can watch it, too. Now that *really* makes for a good evening. Bon appétit!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/7250521710372359466https://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-anniversaryhttps://www.nytimes.com/1992/03/31/movies/a-day-to-demonstrate-affection-for-the-stars-and-some-dismay.htmlhttps://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 

CRAZY! 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 A24’s latest release doing numbers and maybe even kicking off a new franchise, we knew we had to get in on the game here at Spooky Tuesday. For our Season 3 finale, we’re traveling to the land down under as we ~talk~ about whippets (don’t do them), Sophie Wilde (obsessed), and which sequels we’d like to see (all of them).References: https://collider.com/talk-to-me-ending-explained/https://youtu.be/6gi0mJvq8S0?si=miYWKqPZMwZrHdkZhttps://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-terakeshttps://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/ 

Girls 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 back, and maybe even meet a whole new crew. They say the more the merrier, right? Does that still apply when you're talking about Appalachian cave creatures? Well, either way, the women of The Descent (2005) are about to find out, and there's a lot more to explore on a new episode of Spooky Tuesday. Join us as we spelunk down into the complicated nature of female friendship and discover a cavern of similarities between this film and the whole 47 Meters Down franchise. References: https://cinephiliabeyond.org/descent/https://www.vulture.com/2021/02/the-descent-alternate-ending-explained-by-neil-marshall.htmlAlternate Ending: https://youtu.be/6tSQT6sf5VMhttps://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/

Can 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 must ask ourselves on the Influencer (2023) episode of Spooky Tuesday. A Shudder exclusive that didn't make nearly as much of a splash as it deserved, this horror movie is as fun as it is gorgeous. It also just so happens to be Chelsea's birthday pick, so while we could pitch you on how it lays the groundwork for buying Girl Scout cookies as praxis, we'll probably just sit back, celebrate, and see if we can't find any of last season's Thin Mints hiding in the unexplored depths of our freezers.   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/ 

Rise 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 that one particular franchise. You know the one. Finally, we’re facing off against Saw (2004), the flick in which unsuspecting victims must prove how far they’d go to fight for survival. Now you, Spookies, have a chance to test your own determination and lust for life. Will you listen to the latest episode of Spooky Tuesday — or will you live to regret it? The choice is yours. We’ll be waiting.Resources:https://www.eonline.com/news/1087710/15-spooky-secrets-about-the-saw-franchisehttps://puzzleboxhorror.com/what-did-the-creators-of-saw-think-about-the-movie/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNiF7v8OUS4&ab_channel=HybridXeroFusehttps://www.tumblr.com/shittysawtraps/714262181969068032/sesamseed-yo-its-matt-imagine-jigsaw-bringing   https://www.hypable.com/saw-movie-facts/

It'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 given that this film features a bonafide intergalactic invasion, we knew it would be the perfect way to close out Alien Month. After four weeks of figuring out all the various ways humanity might put a stop to attacks from outer space, it was time to ask the really important questions: What happens when the aliens win? Also, what if they're sort of sexy? With Saoirse Ronan doing her best bad Southern accent and Diane Kruger serving cunt in a ribbed white tank top, our latest installment of Spooky Tuesday does the work to tackle all the important topics: communism, supernatural love squares, and the true test of any romance.   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 

Art 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 can truly be forgiven, and whether or not being obsessed with female Olympians makes you, as a woman, totally gay. It also gives us baby Abigail Breslin and Rory Culkin, and that's important, too. On our latest episode of Spooky Tuesday — and our second to last installment of Alien Month — we're taking a big swing as we break down all those topics and more, including the unnerving nature of America's favorite crop. It's not just a big lump with knobs, folks. References:https://screenrant.com/signs-ending-explained-meaning/https://screenrant.com/signs-movie-theory-creatures-not-aliens/

Here’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 a few CLEAR references to his earlier work, it’s missing his trademark emaciated waif aesthetic, is devoid of any claymation whatsoever, and doesn’t star his main bestie. It does, however, feature pretty much everyone else in Hollywood. The interstellar cast ranges from Oscar winners and nominees to Brandy’s little brother, plus Jack Nicholson times two just for fun. On a new Spooky Tuesday, we’re swapping out our Transatlantic accents for Martian and music as we bravely resist the urge to yodel all episode long.References:https://screenrant.com/mars-attacks-movie-facts-trivia/

Ever 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 movie comes highly recommended by Chelsea’s mommy, it will also win over just about any audience member in five seconds flat. Seriously — we’re pretty sure it’s impossible to hear the theme song and not immediately start shimmying and shaking along to those boppy tunes. The saxophone? The harmonies? It’s simply everything (and the rest of the film is pretty good, too). References:"The Blob" by Five Blobshttps://www.npr.org/2008/09/10/94486445/the-blob-marks-50th-anniversaryhttps://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-blobhttps://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

Which 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 aliens all the time here at Spooky Tuesday, and when we came up with the idea for Alien Month, we knew we’d have to blast off with a bang. That’s why we’re heading back to deep space with the long-awaited Sigourney Weaver sequel as we pick up just about where we left off (give or take 57 years).References:Director's Cut Additional/Deleted Scenes: https://youtu.be/epTetyfu1Gshttps://www.cinemablend.com/movies/aliens-behind-the-scenes-facts-from-james-camerons-sci-fi-action-sequelhttps://www.ign.com/articles/the-making-of-aliens-titan-rinzler-james-cameron-gale-anne-hurdhttps://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/aliens-turns-30-secrets-set-revealed/story?id=40556036https://jezebel.com/the-question-remains-would-you-bone-an-alien-1850680047