Scratching the Surface

A recent release from Blumhouse Productions yields middling results. Within this episode Money and I talk about the admittedly fresh premise in Night Swim , a deficiency of good characters, and an ending that had us shaking our heads. We question whether the Blumhouse name is still an indicator of quality horror. We do blind rankings for our table talk. 00:00 intro & initial thoughts 05:21 1st...

A well contained horror film with a plethora of scares, The Descent strikes all the right cords. We descend through the episode covering several high-stress moments, loss of trust amongst our protagonists, and the existence of the frightening creatures lurking below. We do blind rankings for our table talk. 00:00 intro & initial thoughts 03:15 1st half 21:27 table talk 26:19 2nd half 39:52 rat...

STS tackles its first foreign film with Ringu . Critics seem to think this is peak modern horror; we test that opinion. During the episode we talk about the phenomenon Ringu became, the eeriness of the imagery, and an ending that was well received. We do blind rankings for our table talk. 00:00 intro & initial thoughts 04:49 1st half 19:55 table talk 26:38 2nd half 39:06 ratings & final th...

Let's reexplore the 1982 film The Thing . An instant horror classic; groundbreaking for its time. In this episode we discuss the memorable characters, unmatched practical effects, and thrilling moments of speculation. Who contains the thing? We also introduce our first table talk to STS which occurs at the halfway point. 00:00 intro & initial thoughts 04:10 1st half 37:58 table talk 50:54...

X pays homage to the backwoods subgenre in stunning fashion by utilizing extreme long-shots, and providing fun, memorable characters. One thing the film gets wrong is the plot, which we talk over. We also decry the characters of Maxxine and Pearl, two very similar women in different stages of life.   Website: https://stspod.wixsite.com/sts100

Evil lurks in rural Texas. A farming family tries to survive the week. During this episode we discuss the effective display of isolation and loss, with character deaths that feel more personal and real. We also exchange views on the films rather bleak and abrupt ending.   Website: https://stspod.wixsite.com/sts100

It's our Christmas special covering the original Black Christmas . Probably our biggest take away from this one is "Billy! Billy! Billy!". If you know, you know. During #11 we talk about the threat of home invasions, and specifically invasions of sororities, who were especially at risk in the 70's. We give credit to the director for creating a holiday feel whilst employing true t...

Bedlam unfolds in this 2023 horror film Evil Dead Rise . Website: https://stspod.wixsite.com/sts100

Our reactions to the new holiday slasher Thanksgiving . Website: https://stspod.wixsite.com/sts100

This 1630 New England folktale is a slow burn, but well worth your time! Website: https://stspod.wixsite.com/sts100

The verdict is out; Talk to Me is scary fun. Website: https://stspod.wixsite.com/sts100

Let’s reexamine The Conjuring . A film that launched arguably the best horror franchise of the 21st century. Website: https://stspod.wixsite.com/sts100

In this Halloween special we delve into the 2018 reboot of Halloween . Website: https://stspod.wixsite.com/sts100

The gang gets together to exchange views on the new horror film Five Nights at Freddy's . Website: https://stspod.wixsite.com/sts100

Join us as we revisit the 2012 horror film Sinister . Website: https://stspod.wixsite.com/sts100

We have a bloody good time covering the newest installment of the Saw franchise Saw X . Website: https://stspod.wixsite.com/sts100

Our reaction and scores for The Exorcist: Believer. Website: https://stspod.wixsite.com/sts100

In this brief introductory episode, we discuss our love for the horror genre and set the tone for the episodes to come. Website: https://stspod.wixsite.com/sts100