Spooky Tuesday - A Horror Movie Podcast

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 

We’d like to tell you we don’t spend our entire Tremors (1990) episode talking about a single mom who works two jobs (who loves her kids and never stops), but if we did, we’d be lying. On our latest episode of Spooky Tuesday, we may have gotten a little swept up in the hype of a certain country music star turned silver screen siren. That said, we did also find some time to discuss OT3s, creative new curse words, the merits of pole vaulting, and new restaurant franchise ideas (oops, that one’s Reba again!).References: https://tilt.goombastomp.com/film/lets-remember-why-tremors-is-still-so-good/https://lwlies.com/articles/revisiting-tremors-the-cult-monster-western-with-a-sense-of-humour/https://collider.com/fred-ward-kevin-bacon-chemistry-made-tremors-perfect-buddy-action-movie/

Final Destination Summer is back, baby, and it’s finally time to talk about the installment that is (in our very humble opinion) the absolute best of the best. On this week’s Spooky Tuesday, we’re heading to the end of the line with Final Destination 3 (2006) — and we’re ready for a wild rollercoaster ride. Not only is this film home to the iconic tanning beds scene (perhaps THEEE scene of the franchise), it’s also got a banger script and features one of our absolute favorite Sky High stars. Step on us, Mary Elizabeth Winstead!!!!References: Toshiba & Intel Presents: The Beauty Inside (Episode 1): https://youtu.be/7eJrqXP28RgEpisode 3 is the best though.....: https://youtu.be/eclQ438F7E8https://thecinemaholic.com/final-destination-3-ending-explained/  FD 5 SPOILER WARNING!!! https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a31073531/final-destination-3-ending-original-alternate/ 

Need a little warm up — or foreplay, if you will — for everyone’s favorite week dedicated to aquatic-themed entertainment? On a new Spooky Tuesday, we’re going for a swim with one of the most iconic horror movies of all time (and, frankly, one of the most iconic movies just in general) as we take on Jaws (1975). The film may honestly be kind of minimalist considering how much of it is just three guys on a boat, but we’ve got plenty to say about their chest hair, their strangely endearing toasts, and their lil fishy friend. As the iconic Degrassi promo goes, “Baby, there’s a shark in the water.”References: https://www.reddit.com/r/Jaws/comments/cizc8p/heres_to_swimmin_with_bowlegged_women/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmfhttps://youtu.be/J-kDfBjy1oUhttps://youtu.be/12nhUBoMxO0

So it’s a confirmed fact that The Black Phone (2022) is *not* scarier than Top Gun: Maverick, but it might be a contender for most depressing movie of the year. On this week’s Spooky Tuesday, we’re venturing back out to the theater for a film that features Ethan Hawke as a makeup-loving magician, child stars saying copious curse words, and a group of youths chanting “Bruce! Bruce! Bruce!” à la Matilda. A new release that throws it back to the ‘70s, this Joe Hill adaptation is helping us push our Ghost Whisperer/Mediator series agenda.References:https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/06/the-black-phone-joe-hill https://www.creativescreenwriting.com/reacting-to-childhood-trauma-robert-cargill-on-the-black-phone/ 

Anyone else suddenly craving pancakes??? This week on Spooky Tuesday, we’re heading back out to the woods, a place where absolutely nothing good happens, with Cabin Fever (2002). Starring Boy Meets World’s Shawn Hunter as that “nice guy” you’ve been curving for the past few years and featuring a true-to-life shaving scene that will make your skin crawl, this horror story hits a little close to home for more reasons than one.References:https://www.nytimes.com/2003/09/12/movies/film-review-something-s-rotten-out-in-the-woods.htmlhttps://horrorobsessive.com/2020/01/08/the-odd-morality-tale-of-eli-roths-cabin-fever/https://creepycatalog.com/is-cabin-fever-2002-based-on-a-true-story/https://screenrant.com/cabin-fever-movie-deleted-scenes-explained/https://screenrant.com/cabin-fever-movie-pancakes-scene-weird-why/ Deleted Scenes: https://youtu.be/8R8yFMR0hnsFake Alternate Ending: https://youtu.be/AIjRkIf7UGMEli Roth on Cabin Fever (2002): https://youtu.be/uA1E_38TuTw

Ready for the return of this year’s most exciting event???? It’s Final Destination Summer here at Spooky Tuesday, and we’re back for another round with Final Destination 2 (2003). A film that tries to put its own special touches on the first movie’s mythology, FD2 starts with the infamous log truck disaster and then switches gears as it reverses through death’s order (or something) to feature sneaky trips to the salon, an implied pro-abortion message, and a special little wink from Tony Todd himself.

You should know by now that there’s little we love more than a surprise lesbian reveal here at Spooky Tuesday — and when a movie pulls that off while throwing in a handful of Scream references, Maya Hawke, and one of the best deaths we’ve ever seen, you know it’s going to be a winner in our book. Fear Street Part One: 1994 (2021) is only the first third of a trilogy, but the way it starts the story off with a bang earned it a place in our Pride Month Lineup. With (debatably) iconic dialogue and intense Riverdale vibes, this sapphic story is at the very least a good time.

There’s some debate about whether the writer intended for it to be a canonically queer movie, but A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge (1985) is pretty much the gayest thing we’ve ever seen. After one of our OG Spooky Crew members checked out the flick ahead of time, we knew we had to make it a part of our Pride Month Lineup — and we had to invite him to join us. On this week’s Spooky Tuesday, pal Danny Dunitz helps us break down not only the second film in the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise, but also star Mark Patton’s Scream, Queen! documentary about his experience with the role.References: https://tilt.goombastomp.com/film/horror-as-metaphor-a-nightmare-on-elm-street-part-2-freddys-revenge/https://www.nightmarishconjurings.com/2019/06/30/article-pride-month-and-a-nightmare-on-elm-street-2-freddys-revenge/https://www.screenslate.com/articles/nightmare-elm-street-2-freddys-revengehttps://lwlies.com/articles/a-nightmare-on-elm-street-2-freddys-revenge-mark-patton-scream-queen/

We know you’re reading supernatural romance novels in Swedish, Stephenie Meyer!!! There are way too many similarities between Twilight and Let The Right One In (2008) for it to be a coincidence, but there is at least one major difference. Namely, one has sparkles, and the other has a sparkling array of trans and queer characters which makes it the perfect way to kick off our Pride Month Lineup. That’s right, the John Ajvide Lindqvist project follows the sacred rule of vampire media: It’s made for the gays — but that doesn’t mean we don’t have ideas about how it could be even gayer. Come for the trans vampires, but stay for what we’re pretty sure are gay dads. References:https://thefilmstage.com/center-stage-let-the-right-one-in/https://my.vanderbilt.edu/vandyperforms/2016/03/let-the-right-one-in-exclusion-and-isolation-within-outsider-status/https://medium.com/the-writers-voice/the-role-that-identity-plays-in-let-the-right-one-in-72d35f808d52https://vraikaiser.com/2019/09/26/let-the-right-one-in-is-a-queer-vampire-love-story/http://www.let-the-right-one-in.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3181 

It’s no secret that Josie and the Pussycats (2001) is The Best Movie Ever (join the army!), so it was only a matter of time before we covered it here on Spooky Tuesday. It may not technically be a horror movie, but it is in its own way a murder mystery — and given that it’s been just about a year since we first came up with the concept of Fifth Tuesday, we knew its day had finally come. A musical comedy with a banger soundtrack and a killer cast, this flick didn’t get the appreciation and critical acclaim it deserved twenty years ago, but we’re doing our part to make up for that now as we talk about the romantic tension between Josie and Valerie, how absolutely iconic Fiona is, and everything that DuJour means (friendship, crash positions, etc).References:https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2020/02/9311998/josie-and-the-pussycats-2001-movie-feministhttps://www.thefader.com/2017/09/25/josie-and-the-pussycats-soundtrack-2001-oral-historyhttps://graffitiwithpunctuation.com/opinion/why-josie-and-the-pussycats-means-so-much-to-the-millennial-generationnbsphttps://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/la-et-ms-josie-and-the-pussycats-20170925-story.htmlhttps://www.avclub.com/a-strong-argument-for-why-josie-and-the-pussycats-is-th-1836425555https://youtu.be/Pfr5aX2DCiohttps://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/jarettwieselman/7-things-you-didnt-know-about-josie-and-the-pussycats https://comicbook.com/movies/news/things-you-never-knew-about-josie-and-the-pussycats/ https://people.com/movies/rachael-leigh-cook-josie-and-the-pussycats-missed-the-mark-marketing-release-exclusive/ https://people.com/movies/rosario-dawson-tara-reid-rachael-leigh-cook-josie-and-the-pussycats-20th-anniversary/ https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/article/hear-us-out-josie-and-the-pussycats-is-the-most-underrated-music-film-of-the-past-20-years/ https://www.eonline.com/josie-and-the-pussycats-burning-questions 

Hope everyone has their “Rocky Mountain High” hit clips ready, because we’re traveling back to the start of the new millennium to kick off our Final Destination Summer! That’s right: We’re heading all the way back to the beginning with Final Destination (2000), and we’ll be covering one of the sequels every month for the next five months. No spoilers though!!! Not all of us have seen every movie in the franchise, but we can’t wait to hide behind our hands and cringe our way through each and every agonizing death to come. References:https://www.slashfilm.com/844919/final-destination-originally-had-a-very-different-ending/  https://archive.nytimes.com/www.nytimes.com/library/film/031700final-film-review.htmlhttps://www.theguardian.com/film/2020/mar/17/final-destination-at-20-the-bleakest-teen-horror-film-ever-madehttps://creepycatalog.com/is-final-destination-2000-based-on-a-true-story/https://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3349248/read-x-files-script-became-final-destination-exclusive/https://www.cbr.com/x-files-episode-became-final-destination/