Chronic Coven

This week, Leslie and Sam take on the unsettling body horror of Thinner, a chilling adaptation of Stephen King's novel. The film follows Billy Halleck, an arrogant, overweight lawyer who escapes accountability after a fatal hit-and-run accident involving a Romani woman. But justice comes in the form of a supernatural curse. With one ominous word — Thinner — Billy begins to lose weight at an a...

This week, Leslie and Sam dive into the reality-warping nightmare of In the Mouth of Madness , John Carpenter’s chilling tribute to Lovecraftian horror. The film follows insurance investigator John Trent as he searches for missing horror author Sutter Cane, only to find himself trapped in a world where fiction is bleeding into reality. As paranoia and madness take hold, Trent realizes that Cane’s...

This week, Leslie and Sam venture into the Paris Catacombs with As Above, So Below, a found-footage horror film that combines history, mythology, and supernatural terror. The story follows Scarlett, a fearless archaeologist, and her team as they descend into the labyrinthine catacombs beneath Paris in search of the legendary Philosopher’s Stone. What begins as a daring archaeological mission quick...

This week, Leslie and Sam delve into the frozen terror of John Carpenter’s The Thing, a sci-fi horror masterpiece that has chilled audiences for decades. Set in the unforgiving isolation of Antarctica, the film follows a group of researchers whose routine existence is shattered when they encounter a shape-shifting alien capable of perfectly imitating any living being. As paranoia grips the camp an...

This week, Leslie and Sam tackle the outrageous horror anthology Scare Package, a film that’s part blood-soaked carnage, part laugh-out-loud comedy, and all love letter to the horror genre. Directed by an ensemble of filmmakers, Scare Package gleefully embraces and subverts classic horror tropes in each of its wildly inventive segments. From slashers to body horror, every chapter is packed with ab...

This week, Leslie and Sam delve into V/H/S, a chilling found-footage anthology that brings a sinister twist to the concept of "home movies." The film begins with a group of petty criminals breaking into an abandoned house to retrieve a mysterious VHS tape. What they discover instead is a horrifying collection of recordings, each more twisted than the last. From supernatural entities to v...

Get ready for a chilling Halloween anthology! This week, Leslie and Sam delve into Trick 'r Treat (2007), Michael Dougherty’s cult classic that expertly intertwines four sinister tales in one eerie small town, all connected by the mysterious trick-or-treater, Sam. With his burlap sack mask and unrelenting adherence to Halloween’s rules, Sam acts as both observer and enforcer, ensuring everyon...

This week, Leslie and Sam dive int The Halloween Tree, an animated classic based on Ray Bradbury’s enchanting tale that explores Halloween's ancient roots and rich history. Directed by Mario Piluso, this film takes us on a mystical journey alongside four friends—Tom, Jenny, Ralph, and Wally—who are looking forward to a night of Halloween fun. However, when their friend Pip suddenly disappears...

This week, Leslie and Sam tackle the gruesome horror of Terrifier (2016), a brutal slasher that has quickly become a modern cult classic. Directed by Damien Leone, Terrifier introduces the terrifying and sadistic Art the Clown, a menacing figure who preys on unsuspecting victims during a chilling Halloween night. With relentless gore, shocking kills, and a chilling central villain, the film pushes...

Join Leslie and Sam as they dive into the campy creature feature Attack of the Crab Monsters (1957). Directed by Roger Corman, this sci-fi horror classic embodies the atomic-age fear and excitement of 1950s monster movies. The film takes viewers to a remote island where a group of scientists and Navy personnel are investigating the aftermath of atomic tests that have unleashed strange and deadly c...

This week, Leslie and Sam dive deep into the cosmic horror nightmare that is The Void (2016), a modern horror masterpiece that blends body horror, cults, and Lovecraftian dread into a terrifying experience. Directed by Jeremy Gillespie and Steven Kostanski, this film is a wild ride into the unknown, where reality warps and grotesque creatures emerge from the darkest corners of existence. The story...

In this episode, Leslie and Sam dive into the gritty and intense world of "X" (2022), a film that boldly pays homage to the slasher classics of the 1970s. Directed by Ti West, known for his unique vision and ability to blend horror with atmospheric storytelling, "X" brings a fresh twist to the genre while capturing the essence of a retro horror aesthetic. Set in rural Texas, &q...

This week, Leslie and Sam are stepping into the eerie and enchanting world of "Dolls" (1987), a cult horror classic that blends dark fantasy with supernatural terror. Directed by Stuart Gordon, known for his unique approach to horror, "Dolls" takes the familiar concept of creepy toys and elevates it to a new level of suspense and fear. The film follows a diverse group of travel...

Get ready for a dark twist on love and horror as Leslie and Sam dive into the suspenseful and chilling world of "Valentine" (2001). Directed by Jamie Blanks, this slasher film blends the romance of Valentine's Day with a deadly tale of revenge, creating a thriller that's both eerie and captivating. "Valentine" follows a group of women—played by Denise Richards, David...

Welcome back, horror fans! In this episode, Sam and Leslie dive into the tense and thrilling world of "I Know What You Did Last Summer," a 1997 slasher film that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats with its blend of suspense and horror. Directed by Jim Gillespie, this film tells the story of four friends—played by Jennifer Love Hewitt, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillippe, and Fred...

 Welcome back, horror enthusiasts! In this episode, Leslie and Sam are delving into the chilling world of "Urban Legend," a 1998 slasher film that brilliantly intertwines the eerie tales of urban legends with a spine-tingling narrative. Directed by Jamie Blanks, this film keeps you guessing and on the edge of your seat from start to finish. "Urban Legend" follows Natalie Simon,...

It's a bonus episode! For Fourth of July, Leslie and Sam are plunging into the depths of suspense with Steven Spielberg's classic thriller, "Jaws." This iconic film has been a benchmark in the thriller genre since its release and continues to captivate audiences with its masterful storytelling and intense suspense. Directed by the legendary Steven Spielberg, "Jaws" is...

Welcome back, horror aficionados! This week, your hosts Sam and Leslie are diving into the spine-chilling world of "Hell House LLC" (2015), a found footage horror film that has left audiences in a state of unease and terror. Directed by Stephen Cognetti, the film stars Ryan Jennifer, Danny Bellini, Gore Abrams, Jared Hacker, and Adam Schneider, each delivering performances that add to th...

Welcome to another gripping episode of our show, where Leslie and Sam take you on a deep dive into the suspenseful and eerie world of "Final Destination 3," directed by James Wong. Known for his work on the original "Final Destination" and "The X-Files," Wong delivers yet another chilling installment in this iconic horror franchise. The ensemble cast, featuring Kris L...

Welcome back to another electrifying episode with your hosts, Sam and Leslie! Today, we're taking a trip back to the 1980s with the cult classic horror-comedy "Chopping Mall" (1986). Directed by Jim Wynorski, "Chopping Mall" embodies the quintessential '80s vibe, combining cheesy humor with slasher horror elements. The plot revolves around a group of teenagers who dec...

Welcome back to another thrilling episode with your hosts Leslie and Sam! Today, we're diving into the twisted world of "Late Night with the Devil" (2023), a film that masterfully blends horror and dark comedy set against the backdrop of a 1970s late-night talk show. Directed by the talented duo Cameron Cairnes and Colin Cairnes, this film takes us on a wild ride during a live broad...

Welcome, horror fans, to another spine-chilling episode of our show! Today, we're delving into the terrifying world of "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre," a film that left an indelible mark on the horror genre. Directed and written by the masterful Tobe Hooper, known for his work on classics like "Poltergeist" and "Invaders from Mars," this 1974 hit takes us on a jou...

Welcome back, horror enthusiasts! Join Leslie and Sam as they dive into the twisted world of "The Cabin in the Woods," a horror-comedy that takes the genre to new and unexpected heights. Directed and co-written by the brilliant Drew Goddard, known for his work on "The Martian" and "Lost," this film is anything but your typical cabin-in-the-woods story. It follows a gr...

Join hosts Sam and Leslie as they discuss “The Lost Boys” (1987). In the sun-drenched coastal town of Santa Carla, California (the murder capital of the world), two brothers discover that their new home harbors a dark secret. As they delve deeper into the local nightlife, they uncover a group of charismatic vampires led by the enigmatic David. Caught between loyalty to family and the allure of imm...

Join hosts Leslie and Sam as they discuss “Return of the Living Dead” (1985). In this cult classic horror-comedy, a group of warehouse workers accidentally release a gas that reanimates the dead, turning them into brain-hungry zombies. Chaos ensues as they fight for survival against the relentless horde of the undead. Directed and screenplay by Dan O’Bannon (known for his writing work on “Aliens”...