Spooky Tuesday - A Horror Movie Podcast

What’s better than watching Betty White curse out a bunch of cops? We can’t think of much — other than getting the chance to gush about it for an hour and a half. And we knew that if we were going to do that, we had to bring in the experts. So we invited Out on the Lanai, the first Golden Girls podcast, to join us on a new Spooky Tuesday as we covered Lake Placid (1999). Half a creature feature and half a Bill Pullman rom-com, this flick features Bridget Fonda mid-breakup spiral as she drags her butt out to the boonies of Maine to flirt with lady cops, banter with eccentric billionaires, and hunt for prehistoric monsters. Whether you’re comparing it to The Meg or to Nope or to Ally McBeal, there’s no denying that this movie makes for one golden time with the girls.Follow Out on the Lanai on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Check out their new episodes weekly on Apple and Spotify. You can find Kerri Doherty on Instagram and Twitter, and H. Alan Scott on Instagram as himself and as Sadie Pines.  References:https://www.macabredaily.com/articles/retro-review-the-cozy-pre-y2k-nostagia-of-lake-placidhttps://blog.wildfloridairboats.com/have-you-seen-the-movie-lake-placid-let-us-clear-up-a-myth-for-youhttps://www.everythingreptiles.com/alligator-vs-crocodile/ 

How has it taken us this long to cover one of the most influential films in horror history? On our latest episode of Spooky Tuesday, we're throwing it back to one of the very first final girls with The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974). The film that both introduced Leatherface to the world and invented the power tool as an instrument of psychological damage, this scary '70s story made a lasting impact on both the culture and hitchhiking crime statistics. But there's more to talk about than just that. Despite the torture porn connotations of the franchise at large, the original flick is pretty subtle — and it's absolutely stunning, too. References:https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/18/movies/texas-chain-saw-massacre-x-ti-west.htmlhttps://www.quartertothree.com/fp/2021/06/25/the-texas-chain-saw-massacre-when-youre-wrong-youre-wrong/ https://www.killerhorrorcritic.com/reviewsnews/5-great-representations-of-the-disabled-in-horror-films

Don't go in the water, Spookies — Sharky OneWeek is back with a vengeance. On our latest episode of Spooky Tuesday, we're doing some deep sea exploration with The Meg (2018) to make sure we're ready for the upcoming sequel, but you might be surprised to discover how timely the first film actually is. With a cast that includes Rainn Wilson, Li Bingbing, Ruby Rose, and Masi Oka, this super-sized shark movie is exactly the kind of fun you're looking for. Plus, it stars '90s music video vixen Jason Statham stripping down, showing feet, and uttering some classic action movie leading man lines, so really what more could you want? Jason Statham '90s Music Videos:"Comin' On" by The Shamen"Run to the Sun" By Erasure"To The Sea" by Yello

In keeping with its fellow '70s and '80s horror movies, The Return of the Living Dead (1985) delivers a classic tale about an official governmental goof — which makes for some interesting timing considering that it's set right around the Fourth of July. This week on Spooky Tuesday, we decided to celebrate the holiday and the anniversary of the film's (totally true, just peep that title card) events in one fell swoop. On our latest episode, we're keeping the party time (zombie version) going as we enjoy this flick's killer soundtrack, discuss potential throuples, and get into a serious debate about who exactly is the dumbest of the dumb bitches.  References:https://www.looper.com/985409/the-untold-truth-of-the-return-of-the-living-dead/https://filmschoolrejects.com/commentary-the-return-of-the-living-dead-1985-d603d9c85c06/https://1428elm.com/2018/05/10/return-living-dead-subverting-takes-brains/ https://deepai.org/publication/post-mortem-iris-decomposition-and-its-dynamics-in-morgue-conditions 

We'd say we didn't know how badly we needed ParaNorman (2012) on our Spooky Tuesday Pride Month lineup until we saw it, but Sydney definitely did. With everything going on in today's ~*~political climate~*~ (and despite this movie being a decade old), the stop-motion masterpiece feels more timely than ever. It's not just that it was the first animated film to feature a canonically queer character, although it totally was, just FYI. It's also that the whole story challenges viewers to put their money where their mouth is when it comes to the central message that it's OK to be different. If you still need convincing, we'll go ahead and say this: It's cozy horror, babes. Haven't you heard that's all the rage? References: https://www.looper.com/949988/the-untold-truth-of-paranorman/ https://www.engadget.com/2012-08-17-how-3d-printing-changed-the-face-of-paranorman.html https://collider.com/paranorman-tenth-anniversary-laika-studio-interviews/ https://www.advocate.com/arts-entertainment/dvds/2012/11/29/why-paranorman-featured-first-gay-character-animated-film

We interrupt your regular Spooky Tuesday scheduling to bring you something a little different. For a special bonus episode, we teamed up with Raiders of the Lost Podcast after brothers James and Anthony invited us to join their '70s and '80s horror movie draft. Working from a list of almost 60 films, the five of us worked hard to put together our own, individual teams — and then face off to see who had the strongest (or coolest) lineup. Tune in to see who had the best team, the best team name, and the best reason for picking each of their top 10 films. Follow Raiders of the Last Podcast on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. Check out their new episodes weekly on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube. Check out our full teams below:The Polter-Guys, drafted by AnthonyThe Exorcist (1973)Jaws (1975)The Shining (1980)A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) Beetlejuice (1988)Little Shop of Horrors (1986)Videodrome (1983) Evil Dead II (1987)Hellraiser (1987)The Omen (1976)Christine and the Scream Queens, drafted by MonicaThe Thing (1982)Possession (1981) Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)The Wicker Man (1973) The Fly (1986) Friday the 13th (1980)Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988) Return of the Living Dead (1985) Christine (1983) The Hitcher (1986) Sparkle Motion, drafted by SydneyThe Evil Dead (1981)Suspiria (1977) Predator (1987)The Lost Boys (1987)Halloween (1978)Deep Red (1975)Young Frankenstein (1974)Pet Sematary (1983) The Amityville Horror (1979)Fright Night (1985)Delbert Grady, drafted by JamesAlien (1979)Rosemary’s Baby (1968)The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)House (1985) Dawn of the Dead (1978)Gremlins (1984) Near Dark (1987)Eraserhead (1977) Cujo (1983) Don’t Look Now (1973) We Are the Stepford Wife Guys, drafted by ChelseaInvasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) An American Werewolf in London (1981) Carrie (1976)The Stepford Wives (1975) Black Christmas (1974) Poltergeist (1982) Piranha (1978) Child’s Play (1988) The Hills Have Eyes (1977) The Re-Animator (1985) 

Is Knife + Heart (2018) the gayest movie we've covered so far? After some of our followers suggested it would be a good fit for our Pride Month lineup, we knew we had to check it out. The premise alone was promising — it's a horror movie about the creatives behind gay porn in 1970s France, so say no more — but the soundtrack and visuals on this film are pretty vibey, too. On our newest episode of Spooky Tuesday, we're venturing into French film as we turn the subtitles on and do our best to fight against any reading-before-bedtime sense memory.  References:https://collider.com/knife-heart-giallo-genre-aids-epidemic-explained/https://lwlies.com/reviews/knife-plus-heart/https://medium.com/@jonathangrosa2/love-revenge-rebellion-the-faces-of-knife-heart-8e76ab1f1e8fhttps://www.filmcomment.com/blog/interview-yann-gonzalez/ 

If you missed out on watching They/Them (2022) when it debuted last summer, you better step up your pussies and get to it! While it doesn’t actually feature any theys slashing thems like the title might have you believe, this conversion camp horror movie is well worth a watch. We’re not saying it’s good exactly — that’s for you to judge — but there is definitely a lot going on here. For one, there’s Kevin Bacon, a CLEAR REFERENCE to Friday the 13th. There’s also a Jason Voorhees name drop followed by a pivotal pride month moment. On a new Spooky Tuesday, we’re talking about all that and more as we explore the Glee Project vibes, surprise singalongs, and absolutely mesmerizing monologues.References:https://www.them.us/story/they-them-peacock-horror-movie-reviewhttps://www.out.com/film/2022/8/19/theythem-creative-queer-horror-film-fails-its-premisehttps://horrorpress.com/reviews/2124/review-they-them-is-a-problematic-yes-no/https://variety.com/2022/film/reviews/they-them-review-peacock-they-slash-them-1235324348/https://collider.com/they-them-review-kevin-bacon-john-logan-blumhouse-peacock/https://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3732262/they-them-how-the-conversion-camp-slasher-fails-to-meet-the-moment/https://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3731082/im-strong-enough-to-not-do-this-in-defense-of-polarizing-slasher-they-them/

Happy Pride, Spookies! We might have kicked celebrations off early with our May Fifth Tuesday episode, but now we’re making sure the rest of this month’s pride picks all have that special spooky something. Up first? None other than the always iconic Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975), a movie that might as well have invented the Gay Agenda™?. While this flick had a bit of a slow start, it exploded into a cult classic that still plays in theaters all over the world. On our latest installment of Spooky Tuesday, we’re joined by pal Danny Dunitz as we break down the theater play’s origin story, its move to the silver screen, and all the important callbacks you need to know to watch along. References: http://www.rockymusic.org/lyricscat/rocky-horror/https://www.tor.com/2012/10/31/the-astonishingly-sensical-plot-of-the-rocky-horror-picture-show/https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20200618-the-rocky-horror-picture-show-the-film-thats-saved-liveshttps://www.denofgeek.com/movies/the-rocky-horror-picture-show-and-its-lasting-legacy/https://movieweb.com/the-point-of-the-rocky-horror-picture-show-so-iconic/https://www.broadway.com/buzz/171159/happy-birthday-dear-rocky-38-freaky-facts-about-the-rocky-horror-picture-show/

It's still May for a few more hours, but Pride Month starts *now* at Spooky Tuesday. We just couldn't wait — and with a new Fifth Tuesday giving us the chance to cover any movie across all genres, we knew we had to do But I'm A Cheerleader (1999). An instant queer classic, this candy-colored flick is packed full of heart, silliness, and undeniable chemistry between Natasha Lyonne and Clea DuVall.  Whether you first watched it as a preteen without parental supervision or only saw it after MUNA and Phoebe Bridgers dropped their "Silk Chiffon" music video, it's pretty much consensus that Jamie Babbit's satirical rom-com is required viewing — and if you somehow still haven't seen it, well, we would be honored to make the introduction.   References:https://mubi.com/notebook/posts/visualizing-liberation-in-but-i-m-a-cheerleader-9518https://www.indiewire.com/features/general/clea-duvall-but-im-a-cheerleader-scary-time-1234773201/https://variety.com/2020/film/features/but-im-a-cheerleader-director-jamie-babbit-20th-anniversary-1234842163/https://southseattleemerald.com/2023/02/20/new-moon-movie-night-but-im-a-cheerleader-is-one-of-my-roots/ https://www.them.us/story/but-im-a-cheerleader-transformed-elliot-page-life Behind the Scenes:https://youtu.be/zlaIm9EYfcIDeleted Scenes:https://youtu.be/zOo_vYgdLkohttps://youtu.be/cen8Q0wgGTQTattle Tale - Glass Case Cello Case (aka THE SONG of this movie):https://youtu.be/RzVeKbWaniI"Silk Chiffon" by MUNA:https://youtu.be/fhyk9rchC2c

Hello, there! Would you like to sign our petition to get the dance sequence reinstated in Nicholas Hoult’s Renfield (2023)? It’s tragic the way that deleted scene was left on the cutting room floor, but with your help, we can not only get it back in the movie but also get the whole movie remade as a musical! Here at Spooky Tuesday, we think Nic Cage’s take on a modern-day Dracula had a lot of potential, but we also have some notes. While we loved the gore and the fact that someone snorted a centipede, let’s just say the central love story was no Romeo & Juliet. On our latest episode, we’re sharing our vision and calling out all the CLEAR references to the vampire lore that came before.References:Deleted Dance Number: https://youtu.be/KE_GQM3TXbshttps://screenrant.com/renfield-dracula-universal-monsters-easter-eggs-references/ 

Why don’t all horror flicks have a five-minute long disco dance scene? It seems like just the thing the genre is missing — but, luckily, Prom Night (1980) doesn’t disappoint on that front. On a new episode of Spooky Tuesday, we’re throwing it back to the OG prom movie as we talk about bad boyfriends, how having a sick van can help you find your soulmate, and the most Jan Brady-core piece of trivia we’ve ever heard. This Jamie Lee Curtis original might not have taken off quite as much as its 70s and 80s contemporaries, but with its own set of mysterious phone calls and a shout out from Scream’s Randy Meeks himself, you know it’s worth a watch.References:https://thefilmfanaticweb.wordpress.com/2017/07/12/the-slasher-genre-and-prom-night-1980/https://wickedhorror.com/horror-reviews/prom-night-review/https://www.fast-rewind.com/trivia_promnight.htmhttps://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Trivia/PromNight1980Deleted scenes: https://youtu.be/zCPZaVchNzQPotential 5-Star Review: "You are so strong, Sydney" 

Watching a movie where there’s some sort of secret meaning you’re supposed to interpret can be a risk — but if you didn’t get Mother! (2017), don’t worry, you’re not alone. Writer-director Darren Aronofsky had to practically go on a press tour explaining all of the nuance that went over audience members’ heads, but here at Spooky Tuesday, we’re actually the leading authority on what may or may not be the story of a certain author who famously wrote about a raven. On our latest episode, we’re unpacking all facets of the Jennifer Lawrence-led psychological thriller with a special friend as we debate Javier Bardem’s appeal, Kristen Wiig’s casting, and Michelle Pfeiffer’s real housewife potential. References:https://collider.com/mother-movie-explained/https://www.indiewire.com/features/general/mother-darren-aronofsky-explains-mythology-allegory-bible-jennifer-lawrence-1201877848/https://www.vox.com/culture/2017/9/10/16277234/mother-review-aronofsky-lawrence-bardem-tiffhttps://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2017/09/mother-movie-meaning-explainedEurovision Edgar Allen Poe Song: https://youtu.be/ZMmLeV47Au4

Evil Dead (2013)? More like ~evil head.~ Featuring 70,000 gallons of fake blood and a little demonic cunnilingus, this modern take on the ‘80s classic gives audiences a darker, grittier, gorier version of what happens when five souls stumble across the Necronomicon while stranded in the woods. On a new episode of Spooky Tuesday, we’re diving deeper into the Evil Dead lore as we explore possible plot holes, give Jane Levy her kudos, and break down what did or didn’t measure up to the original franchise.References: https://screenrant.com/evil-dead-movie-tree-rape-scene-sam-raimi/https://www.thedailybeast.com/obsessed/the-evil-dead-2013-the-horror-classic-reboot-gets-better-with-agehttps://collider.com/evil-dead-2013-reboot-best-movie-franchise/

Is there anything more beautiful than two boy besties who would go to the ends of the earth for each other and maybe also share lil goodnight smoochies? In Tucker & Dale vs. Evil (2010), the two titular BFFs are pretty much the pinnacle of non-toxic masculinity — even when one of them does a little mild gaslighting to the other. For the most part, though, they’re for real ride or die, and they gas each other up and root each other on when a series of miscommunications has them facing off against a group of college kids. On a new Spooky Tuesday, we’re talking about how a little beer can fix everything as we cover all the CLEAR references to movies like Final Destination 3 and Bodies Bodies Bodies.References:https://horrorobsessive.com/2020/02/19/tucker-and-dale-vs-evil-and-arrogance/https://film-cred.com/tucker-and-dale-vs-evil-patriarchy-horror-comedy/https://halloween-year-round.com/2020/01/22/10-fun-facts-about-tucker-dale-vs-evil/

Do you ever just get two and a half years into having a horror movie podcast and realize you haven’t covered one of the most famous scary movies of all time? It turns out we maybe weren’t ready to handle The Exorcist (1973) all on our own — which is why we called in an expert to help. This week, we’re joined by Exorcist-aficionado Ashley Casseday from Keep It Weird, and though she’s most passionate about The Exorcist III, she agreed to help us lay some groundwork first. On a new Spooky Tuesday, she’s guiding us through the franchise lore and whipping out killer impressions as we talk about all things Pazuzu and pea soup.Follow Keep It Weird on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. Check out their new episodes weekly on Apple and Spotify.  References:https://collider.com/the-exorcist-review-william-friedkin/https://www.novelsuspects.com/articles/roland-doe/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/the-exorcist-horror-movie-new-york-times-review-a9279651.htmlhttps://gamerant.com/exorcist-changed-horror-genre/

They're klowns. They kill. They're from outer space. Need we say more??? We're pretty sure the title of this movie alone could convince anyone that it's worth a watch, but if that doesn't do it, the tagline definitely will. On a new episode of Spooky Tuesday, we're talking about just how craazzy Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988) actually is. Though it may have been under appreciated when it first hit theaters, it didn't take long for this film to find its audience, and its cotton candy cocoons and animatronic aliens quickly helped propel it to cult classic status. And while all that is super cool, we still have one more thing to add: It's all about that OT3, baby. Resources: https://www.sfgate.com/local/article/killer-klowns-movie-central-coast-17529144.php https://screenrant.com/killer-klowns-from-outer-space-behind-the-scenes-making-of-facts/ https://www.kpcc.org/show/the-frame/2018-05-18/the-origin-story-of-the-1988-cult-classic-killer-klowns-from-outer-space https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/514251/facts-about-killer-klowns-outer-space

Do you think Justin Long finds the most fucked up horror projects or do you think they find him? He certainly got the ball rolling back in the day, though, when he took his first leading role. A monster movie that may or may not have started the trend of taking an old song and giving it spooky scary vibes, Jeepers Creepers (2001) tells the story of two siblings facing off against a cryptid with his very own vanity license plate. On a new episode of Spooky Tuesday, we’re talking about classic horror movie mistakes, picking just the right tune for any occasion, and staying both gay and sexy forever.References:https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/victor-salva-jeepers-creepers-boycott/https://collider.com/jeepers-creepers-unseen-podcast-dread-central-josh-korngut/https://screenrant.com/jeepers-creepers-movie-true-crime-story-inspiration-explained/https://screenrant.com/jeepers-creepers-movie-creeper-monster-backstory-explained/https://ihorror.com/the-real-life-killer-that-inspired-jeepers-creepers/

Even if you’ve never seen Cloverfield (2008), you probably remember the splash it made when trailers first hit theaters. From the very first teaser, audiences were speculating about exactly what kind of monster movie it might be — and just how many monsters would appear. A decade and a half later, conspiracy theories still abound, but the real question here at Spooky Tuesday is this: Does this found footage flick hold up? On our latest episode, we’re joined by Keep It Weird’s Lauren Ogle as she helps us unpack all those ideas, examine our own issues with the film, and discuss one eeny-weeny tiny-winy essential lil detail that can be missed in the blink of an eye.Follow Keep It Weird on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. Check out their new episodes weekly on Apple and Spotify. If you want to check out Lauren's band, head on over to @drspacemanband on Instagram.  References:https://collider.com/cloverfield-human-stories/https://collider.com/matt-reeves-cloverfield-interview/https://screenrant.com/cloverfield-movie-monster-animal-inspirations-explained/https://gamerant.com/cloverfield-movie-marketing/https://lwlies.com/articles/cloverfield-viral-marketing-campaign/http://missingteddyhanssen.blogspot.com/

A Scream movie without Sidney Prescott? Fuhgeddaboudit!!! Just kidding. Despite the fact that Neve Campbell wouldn’t be returning for the latest installment in Ghostface’s franchise, we decided to still give Scream VI (2023) a shot here at Spooky Tuesday. On our latest episode, we’re traveling with the Core Four to New York, where Sam, Tara, Chad and Mindy are making new friends, facing new killers, and reuniting with some familiar characters. That’s right, baby — Kirby is finally back, and so are about a million props from all the previous films. If Scream (2022) was for the Stab stans, then this new flick is one for the OGs.References: https://gamerant.com/scream-6-opening-scene-ghostface-kill-shocked-directors/https://collider.com/scream-6-sidney-prescott-neve-campbell-absence/

Nobody’s doing it quite like Clue (1985), the first movie ever based on a board game. Probably because it quite literally set the precedent for its (admittedly pretty tiny) genre, but it did also borrow a lot from the murder mysteries that came before it. On this week’s installment of Spooky Tuesday, we’re paying homage to previous whodunits, exploring how this box office flop became a cult classic, shouting out all of the incredible stars, and doing our best not to spend the entire episode swapping our favorite quotes from the film.Learn more about Hunt A Killer HERE!Hunt A Killer Codes:HUNTGA1010 - $10 off any itemHUNTGA10 - 10% off OrderHUNTGA20 -  20% off 6mo or 12mo SubscriptionReferences: https://www.buzzfeed.com/adambvary/something-terrible-has-happened-here-the-crazy-story-of-howhttps://creepycatalog.com/clue-trivia-1985/#:~:text=Clue%20is%20the%20first%20movie,his%20parents%20used%20to%20play.https://collider.com/clue-alternate-endings-untold-story/ 

Hello, we’d like to order one black comedy done well, please. This week, The Menu (2022) is what’s on the menu for Spooky Tuesday, and we’re breaking down the stunt casting that might’ve been, the cannibalism that should’ve been, and the iconic line-reading of the word “tortillas” that definitely was. In a film all about exactly what ingredients are needed to make real art, it’s clear that this project has a true love for creation baked in.References:https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/17/dining/the-menu-movie.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/22/dining/the-menu-fine-dining.htmlhttps://screenrant.com/the-menu-role-daniel-radcliffe-almost-played-movie-made-worse/https://www.bonappetit.com/story/the-menu-movie-creators-interviewhttps://www.looper.com/1138817/the-menu-delicious-facts-about-the-movie-that-fans-will-gobble-up/https://variety.com/2022/film/news/the-menu-food-rich-satire-1235433700/ https://www.polygon.com/23568001/the-menu-nicholas-hoult-ending-theme https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/features/1251493-nicholas-hoult-in-the-menu-shows-how-pop-culture-devours-us https://screenrant.com/the-menu-movie-characters-seven-deadly-sins-theory/ 

Romance Month may be almost over, but when it comes to vampire movies, the love always lives on. For our last pick, we’re throwing it back to the lesser-known late-80s bloodsuckers with Near Dark (1987) — and we’re getting some help from our pals at Homies of Horror. This week, Erika and Roshane are joining your favorite Spooky Tuesday gals as we break down our plans for a lesbian remake, explain how Homer puts the ick in underrated cult classic, and explore the inevitable Twilight comparisons.Follow Homies of Horror on Instagram, Twitter, and Twitch at @homiesofhorror. Check out their new episodes every Monday on Apple and Spotify.  References:https://collider.com/near-dark-kathryn-bigelow-why-its-good/

You know how they say Casper’s the friendly ghost? Here at Spooky Tuesday, we’re pretty sure he’s also one of the flirtiest little phantoms we’ve ever met. From the second he set eyes on Christina Ricci’s Kat, he knew she was the one for him, and he wasn't about to let small matters like life or death get in their way. That’s what makes Casper (1995) the right fit for Romance Month, and on our latest episode, we’re breaking down both our baby bisexual awakenings and those theories about just what exactly makes the Lazarus Machine run.References:https://www.giantfreakinrobot.com/ent/casper.htmlhttps://www.slashfilm.com/757824/the-1995-movie-casper-is-deeply-upsetting-and-we-need-to-talk-about-this/https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2019/08/241274/casper-movie-review-dark-ghost-story-christina-riccihttps://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/casper-friendly-ghost-1995-movie-brad-silberling-retrospective-interview

Is there any story better suited for Romance Month than Bones and All (2022)? Luca Guadagnino's new cannibalism classic hit the perfect middle ground between monster movie and doomed love. Also, if you've ever had the urge to bite someone — like maybe just a little nibble — this flick is legit the perfect recipe to satisfy your craving, because it's either going to put you off or seriously turn you on. This week, Spooky Tuesday is taking you on a bloody road trip through '80s America as we talk about Taylor Russell's baby bangs, the Edward Cullen of it all, and what finally helped Sydney get that whole ~Timothée Chalamet thing.~References: https://collider.com/bones-and-all-queer-symbolism/https://mashable.com/article/bones-and-all-review

It’s official, Spookies: Love is in the air, and we’re celebrating the season with a whole slate full of haunting, horrifying heartbreakers. For all of February, Spooky Tuesday is combining the paranormal with passion for Romance Month, and we’re kicking things off with Crimson Peak (2015). This Guillermo del Toro flick not only delivers on the ghosts and gore, it also explores the true meaning of monstrous love. So what do you say — will you be our Valentine?References: https://collider.com/crimson-peak-explained/https://morbidlybeautiful.com/defending-crimson-peak/https://bloody-disgusting.com/podcasts/3747489/the-queer-undertones-of-lucille-in-crimson-peak-horror-queers-podcast/Guillermo del Torro's Character Bios:Edith Part 1: https://twitter.com/RealGDT/status/834743680586113024Edith Part 2: https://twitter.com/RealGDT/status/834743905526616064Thomas Part 1: https://twitter.com/RealGDT/status/842864182693453825Thomas Part 2: https://twitter.com/RealGDT/status/842864542002692097Thomas Part 3: https://twitter.com/RealGDT/status/842864655446040584Lucille Part 1: https://twitter.com/RealGDT/status/834653958861967360Lucille Part 2: https://twitter.com/RealGDT/status/834655341149290496Lucille Part 3: https://twitter.com/RealGDT/status/834655788262125569

If you’re looking for a sweet family film to keep you cozy through the cold winter months, there’s nothing more heartwarming than Orphan (2009). On this week’s episode of Spooky Tuesday, we’re exploring all aspects of this touching story about a girl searching for her perfect family. We’re breaking down her incredible artistic talents, her bold fashion choices, and her all-too-relatable struggles to find just where she fits in. Just kidding. We’re really just laying the ground work so that we can do Orphan: First Kill one day, but that’s a tale for another time.References: https://www.cosmo.ph/entertainment/orphan-2009-movie-trivia-facts-a2520-20201105https://screenrant.com/orphan-true-story-real-life-crime-explained/https://www.moviefone.com/news/orphan-trivia-vera-farmiga/https://decider.com/2022/12/28/the-imposter-on-netflix-why-everyones-going-wild/ https://www.irishtimes.com/news/child-abuse-case-exposes-czech-sect-1.1209298 https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-50319910 https://www.jconline.com/story/news/crime/2022/08/17/natalia-grace-barnett-adoptive-parents-trial-dates-postponed/65404676007/ https://limpingchicken.com/2015/02/12/samuel-dore-how-2009s-horror-thriller-orphan-smartly-integrated-deafness-and-sign-language-into-the-plot/ https://www.alldeaf.com/threads/hoh-child-actress-in-orphan-movie.67596/ Alternate Ending: https://youtu.be/O-20G8I2850Deleted Scenes: https://youtu.be/xJg2jEZMt3g

Ever wonder what would happen if Scream’s Stu Macher had a chance to grow up, go to college, and even set his sights on grad school? The Curve (1998) — also known as Dead Man’s Curve — is just the film to answer that question to predictably disastrous results. Though you might not have heard of it, this movie is more than worth the watch, and it’s a film close to all of our hearts. On a new episode of Spooky Tuesday, we’re celebrating our boy Matty Lilly’s birthday by unearthing an underappreciated classic from one of horror’s favorite stars.Resources: https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/dead-man-curve-review/ 

She’s here, she’s queer, and she’s ready to make all your enemies disappear. On a new episode of Spooky Tuesday, we’re worshipping at the altar of M3GAN (2023), the new state-of-the-art Model 3 Android built to — ahem, let us check our notes — protect her primary user from harm, instill proper manners and good habits, and serve cunt on the daily. With her Pitch Perfect pipes and Gossip Girl style, M3GAN isn’t just powerful. She’s an icon.References:https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/m3gan-with-pg-13-rating-tiktok-dance-1235292735/https://www.polygon.com/23540740/m3gan-movie-review-release-date-casthttps://www.them.us/story/m3gan-critics-discuss-queer-film-reviewhttps://slate.com/culture/2023/01/megan-movie-dancing-robot-ai-children-iphones.html https://www.vice.com/en/article/m7gd83/ai-expert-reviews-m3gan https://www.theringer.com/movies/2023/1/10/23542834/m3gan-movie-real-reviews-funki-toy-company https://www.vulture.com/article/allison-williams-m3gan-profile.html https://variety.com/2023/film/news/m3gan-ending-sequel-song-gerard-johnstone-1235483157/  https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2023-01-05/m3gan-movie-malignant-akela-cooper-james-wan-horror 

We’re back, baby! On the heels of our holiday hiatus, Spooky Tuesday returns with a brand new episode and a very special guest. This week, we’re joined by debut author Ellen O’Clover — a bonafide romance expert — as we break down all of the possible ships (and we do mean all of them) in The Mummy (1999). Hailed by the masses as a so-called “perfect film” and possibly Brendan Fraser’s best work, this monster movie has its fair share of scary moments, undead obstacles, and eye candy (and we’re not just talking about how Rachel Weisz takes our breath away in every single scene).Follow Ellen O'Clover on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok at @ellenoclover.Seven Percent of Ro Devereux debuts on Tuesday, January 17. Preorder your signed copy here. References:https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/653203/the-mummy-brendan-fraser-movie-factshttps://www.yardbarker.com/entertainment/articles/20_facts_you_may_not_know_about_the_mummy/s1__37678787#slide_8https://www.polygon.com/22911912/bisexual-movies-canonhttps://mythresults.com/let-there-be-light https://nilescribes.org/2022/01/08/egyptological-review-of-1999-mummy/

Chelsea may be our resident Sharky TuesWeek enthusiast, but when it comes to getting in the holiday spirit, Sydney was the one bringing Santa Jaws (2018) to the table. On our latest episode of Spooky Tuesday, we picked a Christmas flick that takes a more, uh, creative approach to celebrating the season. Combining the monster movie genre with a magical object moment, this female-directed film dares to ask the question, “What happens when you give a great white a love of both Christmas ornaments and feasting on human flesh?”References:https://bloody-disgusting.com/reviews/3515708/review-i-watched-santa-jaws-and-it-was-pretty-good/

Warning, James Wan lovers: There may be some distinct hater behavior on our newest episode of Spooky Tuesday. You already know how we feel about The Conjuring Series, but this week we’re diving back in to the popular director’s filmography with Insidious (2010). A flick about the horrors of astral projection and Patrick Wilson neglecting his family, this movie delivered some of the genre’s most iconic memes and definitely made an impact on the pop culture landscape, but it may or may not have landed with us.References:Monica here! I falsely claimed that "Tip Toe Thru' the Tulips" by Tiny Tim is in Spongebob, but it's NOT! Whoops! But don't worry; YouTube came through with this fake edit to make me seem less wrong: https://youtu.be/VYV9O02C1tMHere is the Tiny Tim song actually used in Spongebob, "Livin' In The Sunlight, Lovin' In The Moonlight": https://youtu.be/q_EA4NxwSO8

We promise not to spend the entire episode talking about the behind-the-scenes hot goss, but when it comes to our latest installment of Spooky Tuesday, it really is all about the drama. This week, we’re featuring Don’t Worry Darling (2022), and we’re covering everything from Harry Styles spitting on Chris Pine to Olivia Wilde promising the film focused on female pleasure. Don’t worry, though, darling — we’re also getting deep into the flick’s actual themes and our ideas about how we’re going to remake it as a prestige TV drama in about five year’s time.References:https://www.theringer.com/movies/2022/9/26/23368399/dont-worry-darling-twist-ending-meaning-social-commentaryhttps://slate.com/culture/2022/09/dont-worry-darling-ending-explained-twist-analyzed-spoilers.htmlhttps://www.vulture.com/2022/11/spoilers-and-lingering-questions-for-dont-worry-darling.html https://www.insider.com/dont-worry-darling-cliffhanger-explained-breakdown-original-ending-script-2022-9 https://twitter.com/kaspsbrak/status/1573795367254216704 

Is there any better pick for our latest fall Fifth Tuesday than the first Knives Out (2019)? With Glass Onion in theaters now and headed to Netflix soon, we knew we had to revisit the Rian Johnson murder mystery. After all, with Stab 8 on his resumé, he’s part of the horror family! On our new episode, we’re talking about all things ensemble cast, embracing being cringe, and whether or not Toni Collette should’ve been allowed to keep her Australian accent.References: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2019/12/02/pastiche-and-politics-in-knives-out

Want to feel possibly the worst you’ve ever felt while also laughing a lot while also while also watching a child crawl all the way into an overlarge oven? Then we’ve got just the movie for you!! On this week’s Thanksgiving episode of Spooky Tuesday, we’re all about quality family time with The Visit (2015), a documentary-style flick from writer-director M. Night Shyamalan that will have you saying, “Shania Twain!” If that doesn’t make sense to you, don’t worry about it, because the only thing that you need to know going in is that Kathryn Hahn is super hot.References:https://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3642816/m-night-shyamalans-visit-voices-importance-forgiveness-formative-fears/https://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/19/movies/with-the-visit-m-night-shyamalan-returns-to-his-filmmaking-roots.htmlhttps://montagesmagazine.com/2022/01/the-deep-darkies-of-the-soul-m-night-shyamalan-organically-swings-in-the-visit/https://montagesmagazine.com/2022/02/m-night-shyamalans-the-visit-part-ii-shit-happens-but-with-precision/

Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992) is a movie absolutely jam-packed with plot from beginning to end — and pretty much every single moment of it is unbelievably horny. We’re not kidding. This film features homoerotic shaving, kisses in the rain, female-presenting nipples, literal porn illustrations, and a ravishment scene straight out of any monster fucker’s wildest fantasy. Basically, it’s catnip for Spooky Tuesday, but on our latest episode, we promise we also saved at least a little time to talk about vampire lore, iconic practical effects, and which characters are obviously in a polycule. References:https://www.nytimes.com/1992/12/06/style/the-new-blood-culture.html https://wlv.openrepository.com/handle/2436/622714  https://thespool.net/features/bram-stokers-dracula-review/https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/movies/a23570109/bram-stokers-dracula-review-francis-ford-coppolla/https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/bram-stoker-dracula-visual-effects-francis-ford-coppola/https://screenrant.com/bram-stokers-dracula-making-behind-scenes-hidden-trivia/https://collider.com/how-bram-stokers-dracula-sired-today-hot-vampires/https://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/forum/topic/225390-official-rules-of-vampires-per-bram-stoker/

So we've all been listening to The Ronettes on repeat lately, right? Ever since Barbarian (2022) hit the streaming services, it seems like it's the movie on everyone's mind — which means it's the perfect time for Spooky Tuesday to join the conversation. On this week's episode, we're talking about meet cutes, the art of a good horror trailer, and whether any Skarsgård can be trusted outside of the Mamma Mia! movies. References: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/barbarian-secrets-of-the-2022-movie-1235219994/ 

Chelsea could be remembering wrong, but we’re pretty sure the strength of this week’s movie was marketed solely on its stars’ hotness — and that alone should be enough to tell you that our latest episode of Spooky Tuesday is all about The Covenant (2006). Honestly, Sydney hit the nail on the fucking head when she joked that it is literally just Abercrombie & Witch. Starring Steven Strait, Taylor Kitsch, Chace Crawford, Toby Hemingway, and Sebastian Stan all in the absolute tiniest little swim shorts, this film is chock full of eye candy and homoerotic tension — which is a good thing since it might be a little light on the whole, you know, meaningfully developed female character front. References:Sebastian Stan on The Covenant: https://youtu.be/3zgwKCFip7ANightmare Maven, Horror EduGAYtion: https://youtu.be/3mlq_FyQZig

Is it just us, or is there something comfy-cozy about watching Poltergeist (1982)? OK, maybe it’s not even us, it’s just Chelsea — but we can all agree at the very least that the Freeling family is one we wouldn’t mind being a part of. Only maybe we’ll wait until after they move out of their haunted house to join Diane and Steve for an adults only smoke sesh. On a new Spooky Tuesday, we’re covering one of the most maybe-cursed movies of all time as we talk about ‘80s era graphics, home decor, and the very talented Tangina.References:https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/09/poltergeist-at-40https://screenrant.com/poltergeist-behind-scenes-facts/https://movieweb.com/surviving-poltergeist-child-star-reflects-on-behind-the-scenes-stories-40-years-later/https://www.looper.com/417316/bizarre-things-that-happened-on-the-set-of-poltergeist/https://www.oxygen.com/martinis-murder/what-is-the-poltergeist-curse-is-horror-movie-curse-truehttps://www.tampabay.com/archive/1992/03/24/survivors-tell-how-they-cheated-death/

Ever wished you could watch the He’s Just Not That Into You of horror? The Valentine’s Day or New Year’s Eve of Halloween? On a new Spooky Tuesday, we’re talking about Trick ‘r Treat (2007), a movie about a (candy) grab bag of different interwoven stories that fully delivers when it comes to killer principals, karmic justice, and the cutest lil spirit of Samhain you’ve ever seen.References:Trick 'r Treat: Season's Greetings (Original Short Film): https://youtu.be/3NslKxa-GTohttps://screenrant.com/trick-treat-movie-sam-origin-powers-explained/https://screenrant.com/trick-r-treat-original-directors-john-carpenter/https://filmschoolrejects.com/31-things-we-learned-from-michael-doughertys-trick-r-treat-commentary/https://horrorobsessive.com/2022/10/02/trick-r-treat-is-a-treat-filled-with-clever-tricks/

Are you one of the very lucky moviegoers who got to go into The Sixth Sense (1999) totally blind? M. Night Shyamalan’s first big flick rocked audiences when it hit theaters, and that famous twist in the final few minutes had people talking for years. For us, though, the real reveal was that Toni Collette is in this film — and that she is arguably the best part of it. On a new Spooky Tuesday, we’re talking about what we remembered, what we forgot, and who wanted to get their dicks out in what has to be one of the most quoted movies of all time.References:https://www.theguardian.com/film/2019/aug/06/the-sixth-sense-at-20-m-night-shyamalan-bruce-willishttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/sixth-sense-was-more-just-twist-1229339/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/i-wasnt-bluffing-m-night-shyamalan-recalls-sixth-sense-pitch-frenzy-followed-1228534/

In our Season 3 premiere, it’s time for Spooky Tuesday to take our own crack at the classic horror question: “Can you really make a Halloween™? movie without Michael Myers?” That’s right, we’re rolling out the red carpet for a whole new spooky season, and we’re starting with Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982). Sharing more DNA with a film like Invasion of the Body Snatchers than a slasher flick, the third installment in John Carpenter and Debra Hill’s franchise tried to get back to their basic concept, but how well they pulled it off is still up for debate.References:https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/halloween-iii-season-of-the-witch-deserves-another-look/https://horrorobsessive.com/2018/10/19/halloween-iii-season-of-the-witch-why-people-hate-one-of-my-favorite-movies-why-i-dont-care/https://weminoredinfilm.com/2017/10/29/9-things-you-might-not-know-about-halloween-iii-season-of-the-witch/

The end of September can only mean one thing: It’s time for Spooky Tuesday to bring Final Destination Summer to a close. But we’re still celebrating in style! On our fifth and final episode of the series, we’re joined by a special guest and his handy dandy notebook as Spencer, Sydney’s new spooky son, helps us break down Final Destination 5 (2011). With this movie featuring some of the most iconic deaths in the franchise and the much-anticipated return of Tony Todd, we’ve got a lot to discuss — and we’ve also got some theories to float for Final Destination 6.References: https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/final-destination-5-2011https://www.dreadcentral.com/editorials/380922/why-final-destination-5-may-be-the-best-in-the-series/https://www.dreadcentral.com/editorials/336266/final-destination-is-one-of-the-most-consistently-enjoyable-horror-franchises-ever/https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Foreshadowing/FinalDestination5https://screenrant.com/final-destination-movie-theory-tony-todd-bludworth-secret-villain/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lNEQAXX43g&ab_channel=MilesFisher 

Remember how the Jonas Brothers used to wear purity rings? Spooky Tuesday does. On a new episode, we’re covering Teeth (2007), the mid-aughts horror movie that gave Monica the perfect opening to insert her JoBros super fan agenda. But when you’re talking about a movie like this, you have to be cautious what you insert and where, so we’re doing our best to breakdown a film all about nuclear radiation, Christianity, brother fucking, and evolution with the utmost of care.References:https://www.vice.com/en/article/j5x957/teeth-is-the-feminist-horror-classic-that-men-tried-to-sabotagehttp://archive.boston.com/ae/movies/articles/2008/01/25/sex_satire_teeth_provides_feminist_bite/

Did someone request a horror movie for girls??? When it comes to our latest scary flick pick, it’s literally in the name. On this week’s episode of Spooky Tuesday, Chelsea’s birth month movie is Tragedy Girls (2017), a touching tale of two besties with benefits if by benefits you mean a collaborative true crime project. If you’ve ever wished for a Scream alternate universe where Billy and Stu are modern day girlies, then this just might be the movie for you.References: https://www.gaylydreadful.com/blog/tragedy-girls-is-the-queer-text-we-needhttps://phenixxgaming.com/2020/07/29/women-and-queerness-in-horror-tragedy-girls/

Legend has it that Urban Legend (1998) didn’t get a fair shake from critics back when it first came out — but we’ll be the judge of that here at Spooky Tuesday. With school back in session, it only felt right that we revisit the college campus cult classic on our newest episode. Packed full of turn-of-the-millennium era stars like Tara Reid, Joshua Jackson, Rebecca Gayheart, and Michael Rosenbaum and with plenty of CLEAR references to other famous horror franchises, this film is definitely worthy of a close study.References:https://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3460895/remembering-urban-legend-19-years-later/https://collider.com/urban-legend-reboot-cast-sydney-chandler-katherine-mcnamara/https://gamerant.com/urban-legends-depicted-1998-movie-urban-legend/https://seeksghosts.blogspot.com/2013/03/urban-legend-killer-in-backseat.htmlhttps://www.thrillist.com/eat/nation/pop-rocks-urban-legend-mikey-deathhttps://www.snopes.com/fact-check/the-boyfriends-death/https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/arent-you-glad-you-didnt-turn-on-the-light/https://urbanlegends.fandom.com/wiki/The_Microwaved_Pethttps://www.songfacts.com/facts/the-ohio-players/love-rollercoaster

When we realized our 100th episode of Spooky Tuesday was just around the corner, we knew we had to pick something extra special to celebrate — something fun, something for the girls, something with a lil ?razzle dazzle.? And given that our milestone movie *also* happened to fall on a Fifth Tuesday, a sacred institution, we knew that there was only one film for the job: Chicago (2002). With a star-studded cast, a banger soundtrack, and a generous handful of Oscars, this flick absolutely IS all that jazz, and our podcast lawyer is helping us break it all down. 

Is it just us or did they step the gore up a notch for The Final Destination (2009)? Despite the distinct lack of Tony Todd, the powers that be were clearly trying to make something special out of the franchise’s 3D sequel, and they clearly wanted the series to go out with a bang (literally). Only, the thing about The Final Destination is that it’s not *actually* the final Final Destination, so where does that leave it? With all kinds of CLEAR (Rivers) references and iconic credits, though, this one is definitely still worth the watch, so help us keep Final Destination Summer going here on a new Spooky Tuesday.Resources: https://www.reddit.com/r/tipofmytongue/comments/o3bkxm/tomtmovie_a_scene_where_a_woman_goes_for_a/ 

Is there *really* anything you need to know about Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022) other than the fact that Lee Pace is 6’5”? Honestly, in our opinion, that should be compelling enough to get anybody to see A24’s latest horror flick in theaters, but opinions after that may differ widely. On a new Spooky Tuesday, we’re talking all about the Gen Z mystery movie, but here are a few more selling points just in case you need them: Amandla Stenberg is so cute. Rachel Sennott is a gift. If you are our friend who hate listens to our podcast, this one is dedicated to you.Resources: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/11/movies/bodies-bodies-bodies-movie.html https://www.elle.com/culture/movies-tv/a40848646/bodies-bodies-bodies-cast-director-interview/ https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/08/bodies-bodies-bodies-had-to-end-that-way-says-director-halina-reijn Connor O'Malley Video: https://youtu.be/UUChJnCKaC0

Who knew that sitting in the very first row could actually enhance the movie going experience? When it comes to Jordan Peele’s latest blockbuster horror, a seat that forces you to tilt your head all the way back is actually pretty on theme — and, as it turns out, our recent line up has been pretty on theme, too. On a new episode of Spooky Tuesday, we’re talking all things Nope (2022), including the CLEAR references to flicks like Final Destination 3, Tremors, and Jaws, because we definitely did this on purpose.References:https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/07/nope-ending-explainerhttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/nope-ending-explained-jordan-peele-1235185106/https://www.polygon.com/23277377/jordan-peele-nope-movie-creature-design-inspirationshttps://screencrush.com/jordan-peele-chimp-tweet/ https://twitter.com/WrittenByHanna/status/1551580786868080644