9 Lives Horror Club

Hello Club Members and happy Friday! Lately, it feels like we're stuck in an endless time loop of shiddiness, which is why this week we are diving deep into the mind-bending psychological horror Triangle (2009) . While this cult-classic film is incredibly on the nose with its Greek mythology references, from naming the ship Aeolus after the father of Sisyphus to the cast literally spoon-feedin...

Hello Club Members and happy Friday! To "celebrate" the 4th of July and America's 250th birthday, we are diving into a horror movie that feels less like fiction and more like a documentary with every passing year: The Purge (2013) ! While this film is notoriously heavy-handed with its spoon-fed political message, the core themes run deep. This week, we are breaking down the inescapab...

Hello Club Members and happy Sunday! Today we are wrapping up our June Pride Month lineup with the ultimate accidental queer horror classic: A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985) ! This week, we are diving deep into why this movie is the definition of "funny bad," how Wes Craven openly hated it for completely ignoring the Freddy lore he established, and the dark Hollyw...

Hello Club Members and happy Monday! Today we are diving into our deep-dive analysis of the 1983 cult slasher classic Sleepaway Camp for our June Pride Month lineup! In this episode, we are breaking down everything from the hilariously unhinged background acting and aggressive 80s masculinity (crop tops, tiny shorts, and incel behavior) to complex girlhood dynamics and the intense queer subtext ru...

Hello Club Members and happy Sunday! Today we are picking up with Part 2 of our I Saw the TV Glow discussion. We are breaking down our thoughts on the filming, the bigger meaning of this story, reading some reviews, and pitching for next week's options. Grab your psychically linked bestie & let's lock in! Please give us a like, follow, and review and share with your friends and family....

Hello Club Members and happy Friday! Today we are recapping 2024's I Saw the TV Glow . This is another 2-parter, so today we will get into Spooky Rants, Movie Facts, and Ben's recap! Come back Sunday for our analysis, reviews, and poll pitches. Grab your popcorn and let's dive in! Please give us a like, follow, and review and share with your friends and family. You can even share it wi...

Hello Club Members and happy Sunday! Today we are picking up with our analysis of Stephen King's 1989 Pet Sematary. This is Part 2 for this movie, so make sure you go back and listen to Part 1 for the recap! Today we're discussing our analysis, reviews, next week's episode reveal, and giving you our poll pitches for the week. Please give us a like, follow, and review and share with you...

Hello Club Members and happy Friday! Today we are digging into Stephen King's 1989 Pet Sematary (digging...get it?). Chey ended up with some...passionate...takes in the analysis section, so we are splitting this one up into two parts. Today we'll take you through our Spooky Rants for the week, movie facts, and the recap. Come back on Sunday for the analysis, reviews, and next week reveal a...

Hello Club Members and Happy Friday! Today we are cruising through the eastern side of France and wondering, "wtf is happening," as we talk about MadS . Odd substances, weird zombies, and us knowing nothing about France are all in store for you today! Grab some wine, cheese, a baguette perhaps, and join us! Please give us a like, follow, and review and share with your friends and family....

Hello Club Members and Happy Wednesday! It is time for your May bonus episode and this month we are divulging our individual journeys with horror. We are going way back in time, all the way to Ben's parents' antics and Chey's most traumatizing moments. Hell Raiser, Signs, a still unknown movie, and beyond. Buckle up as we get to know each other a little better this month! Keep an eye out on our IG...

Hello Club Members and Happy Friday! This week we are taking it to the good ole post-apocalyptic farm and defending our seasonings with our lives as we discuss 2024’s 40 Acres. We’re actually obsessed with this movie - the tiny budget and “failure” at the box office don’t mean sh!t for this one! Incredible acting, refreshing tired tropes, humor, humanity, history, a palpable and powerful message,...

Hello Club Members and Happy Sunday! Today we are picking up right where we left off on Friday and digging into the nitty gritty of Jennifer’s Body.  Get your Sunday evening rituals started and join as we discuss our analysis, reviews, next week movie reveal, and Pitch Bitch.  INPUT REQUESTED!!!! Do you prefer episodes broken up into 2? We are thinking about splitting most episodes into review / a...

Hello Club Members and Happy Friday! This week we dove into the cult classic, iconic, amazing JENNIFER’S BODY!! AND guess what?!? We had so much to say about this one that it is a two-parter, so you will be hearing from us again before the next movie!! Today we are giving you spooky rants, movie facts, and the recap. Come back on Sunday for the analysis, reviews, next week movie reveal, and Pitch...

Hello Club Members and Happy Friday! Sharpen your pencils and turn your thinking caps on because this week we are talking about Exam. So that part about thinking caps....you don't actually need those this week. This movie manages to be pro-big pharma, pro-corporation, racist, sexist, and stupid! All in one!! Please give us a like, follow, and review and share with your friends and family. You...

Hello Club Members and Happy Friday! This week we are taking you to AP English Lit and talking about Robert Eggar's The Witch. Grab your nearest black goat and some tissues because this movies manages to hit on so many traumatic things!!! Religious trauma, mother-daughter relationships, boy moms, man's pride, and puberty! You name, they covered it. Please give us a like, follow, and review...

Hello Club Members, and happy bonus week! This month we are discussing our thoughts on Ready or Not 2: Here I Come. From the iconic outfit to off tonality choices, we are giving you our every thought. WARNING: This is not a recap episode and does contain spoilers! Keep an eye out on our IG stories to vote on what movies you want to see each week. Staaaaayyyy spooky, and we will see you Friday for...

"If it’s in a word, or it’s in a look, you can’t get rid of the Babadook." This week on The 9 Lives Horror Club, we are unpacking one of the most masterfully crafted depictions of grief ever put to film. The Babadook is a visceral, suffocating look at how mental illness and loss creep into the corners of your home and slowly take over your reality. In this episode, we dive deep into: The...

"I always come back" ... but should we? This week, we are checking back into the world’s most dangerous pizzeria, mostly because Ben has been dying to talk about the absolute absurdity of Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 . While we both agree the film is objectively a mess, we’re split on the vibes: Ben is here for the sheer silliness of it all, while Chey is trying to find the pulse in what fe...

In this episode, we’re digging six feet under the manicured lawns of Cuesta Verde to dissect the 1982 classic, Poltergeist . We aren’t just talking about TV static and sliding kitchen chairs; we’re settling a massive internal debate: Is this actually a poltergeist manifestation, or a classic haunting? We break down the supernatural mechanics at play, questioning if the chaos stems from human-centr...

Analyzing the Monster Within. This week, we’re unpacking the 2001 creature-feature that defined a generation of scares: Jeepers Creepers . While Justin Long's first leading performance and iconic monster design are staples of the genre, we can’t discuss its legacy without looking at the dark reality: The Director's crimes. Join us for a light-hearted recap of this questionable classic, but...

Hello Club Members and Happy Friday! This week we are taking you AP English Lit and talking about Robert Eggar's The Witch. Grab your nearest black goat and get ready for A LOT of big feelings! The Witch manages to tackle so many traumatic things in only 90 minutes!!!! Please give us a follow and recommend us to your friends & family, or even your enemies (we don't judge), and remember...

Was The Grudge actually scary, or were we just 6 years old? This week, Ben and Chey finally sit down with the 2004 American remake of The Grudge, a movie we’ve both spent two decades "revering" as one of the scariest films of our childhood. Spoiler alert: The reality did not live up to the hype. In this episode, we tackle the "curse" of the J-Horror remake craze of the early 20...

Are the ghosts of Fredericksburg watching you back? 🧸👀 This week, we’re stepping off the sidewalk and into the shadows of downtown FXBG . We’re joined by Eugeniy , the expert storyteller and owner of History Walks Fredericksburg , for a chilling tour of the spirits that inhabit our favorite local businesses. From mischievous spirits lurking in graveyards to haunted toys that refuse to stay put,...

Hello Club Members, and happy Friday! Today we are talking about one of Cheyenne's favorites, Sam Raimi’s Drag Me to Hell ! Grab your 9LHC Bingo card, your favorite cursed button, and let’s dive into the moral implications of capitalism, workplace misogyny, and... slut-shaming goats? The Tea: Is Christine Brown a villain, or just a victim of a rigged system? We’re going head-to-head on the "Choice...

Happy Friday the 13th, Club Members! This week you, our sweet babies, are getting a double feature episode to celebrate this lovely day! Grab your camp gear and cozy up around the fire as we dig into Friday the 13th Parts 1 & 2. Are these movies just fun, silly classics, or do they rely on old and tired narratives around "women's hysteria." Listen in and let us know your thoughts...