Chamber of Chills

CONSIDER THIS HANDLED. Talk about a directorial debut. Peele might've set the bar for new horror directors entering the scene because... sheesh. From universities using this film for dissecting political film writing to other legendary horror directors praising Peele's writing as "intelligent horror," there's not much else you can say about the impact Get Out has had on the genre and film as a who...

AND OUR TOP 10 HORROR FILMS OF ALL TIME COUNTDOWN BEGINS. Did this film push you to choose baths over showers? Apparently it has for several people, including Cameron. We bring you Alfred Hitchcock's most notable film, and what several critics have listed as one of the best horror films of all-time, Psycho (1960). Whether or not you enjoy this film, it is undeniable how much of an influence it has...

So many amazing horror films… and they still didn’t make our Top 50. In this episode, we’re talking about the spicy ones that got away. From the near-misses to the forgotten gems, and even a few movies we somehow still haven’t seen (yes, shame on us). Luckily, we’ve got the one and only Dr. Nick Fleece joining the fun to help us break it all down. And stay tuned for what’s next: our final Top 10 C...

"Nope > Get Out." "The Witch is the scariest film ever made." "Jaws? More like JUGS." These are just a few of the spicy submissions we received on our fourth Hot Takes Hallway special episode, where we talk through submissions from our amazing community. The 12 films we dissected on this episode are: - Nope - Alien - The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) - Misery - The Sixth Sense - The Blair Witc...

Check the nails... Anything seem off to you, Karen? We bring you the lovechild of The Blair Witch Project and Mother!, featuring the breakout role of our stargirl, Anya Taylor Joy, and the lovely directorial debut of the now iconic Robert Eggers. Eggers may have put his honeymoon fund on the line to make this film, and boy is his spouse probably so psyched (now). Join us as we dive into the final...

YOU'RE GONNA NEED A BIGGER BOAT, BABY. Boy is it fun tackling a Spielberg classic. Did you know this was his second film he ever directed? And that he was only 27 years old? And that this film tripled in its initial budget? And that it's still one of the highest performing box office hits in history? From being the first summer blockbuster in cinematic history to being a top three drive-in movie e...

Evil comes full circle in this Chamber of Chills special, where we record our first episode right after viewing it, sitting with our mics in the balcony of the theater we just watched it in. The Philippou brothers give us their second horror film after Talk To Me (2022), and it might just be a teeth-clenching banger (pun intended). From cults and possession to tragedy and wildly unnerving special...

TINA, WAKE UP. Wes Craven... you horror franchise mastermind. Does this classic stand the test of time or can you look past the dramatic 80s dialogue? Also, how does such an amazingly iconic film have one of the worst endings to a horror film? Join us as we dissect our #13 top horror film of all-time, and discuss some wildly hot takes about the kings of classic horror and the battle for some of th...

“You keep dancing with the devil, one day he's gonna follow you home.” Somebody take me in your arms to go see this movie again, because Coogler has created an instant vampire musical classic that will stick with cinema lovers for a long time. From behind-the-scenes of the making of this film to breaking down our favorite scenes in detail, we explore the ins and outs of why this movie is captivati...

Ever seen a human being having a WWE smackdown with a Slytherin bodyguard? How about a ghost trapped in the further, who finally sees their way into the real world through a closet door, just to be stopped by the door closing in their face? If not, you’re in for a treat, because we explore the film that made Adam jump the most he’s ever jumped in a horror film (when he was 13 years old at an 8th g...

What do you get when you mix Witch's Wood, the Lost Sanderson Sister, and The Shaky Cam Project all into one? This "lightning in a bottle" found footage film started a new wave of realistic horror, and seems to be a bit controversial regarding how entertaining or scary it is. Join us for spicy takes and wild behind-the-scenes as we take enter our top 15 horror films of all time, kicking off with a...

Turning this into a Toni Colette fan account. If you haven't seen this movie, don't go look at the soundtrack because the entire twist will be ruined for you just by reading the last track title. M. Night Shyamalan's most glorious release to date, the Sixth Sense delivers brilliant writing, wonderful acting, and a turn of events that will forever be talked about.

Annie Wilkes, dear, we're obsessed with you. The simplicity of this film's setting and plot allows for the performances to shine and boy do they. Join us as we dissect a horror film directed by the same director of When Harry Met Sally, The Princess Bride, and A Few Good Men, as well as Jess's dad in New Girl. It's Misery business, baby.

Does this film have the wildest behind-the-scenes we've had so far? Maybe. Is this one of the grittiest slasher films we've ever seen? It just might be. Would we have wanted to be a part of the making of this film? Maybe absolutely not. Join us as we continue to climb down our top 20 horror films of all-time with Hooper's 1974 classic, Texas Chainsaw Massacre.

Happy New Year! Our first episode back from the holidays, and we've made it all the way to our top 20 horror films of all-time. Which also means we will finish our full top 50 horror films of all-time series later this year. Oh how time flies when you're having fun. Join us for this episode as we dissect yet another alien film -- Ridley Scott's introduction to a billion dollar franchise and a comp...

If you didn't like Nope, then we hate you and you're dumb. Listen to this episode to find out why we're right and you're wrong, and take an IQ quiz while you're at it.

It's Hot Takes Hallway 3 and oh boy is it spicy in the chamber today. Join us for our third special episode where we take a break from the usual format and talk through all of our community's submitted hot takes on our past 11 episodes. We love to read all of your submissions and hear your hot takes, it's incredibly fun! The past 11 films talked about today are: - Nosferatu (1922) - The Thing (198...

Remember the clown epidemic that swept the United States in 2016, when clowns were spotted everywhere carrying weapons? And then, as if on cue, this film came out soon after. What a time to be alive! From the horror-infused opening scene to some hot takes comparing the cast to "The Goonies" and "Stranger Things," join us as we dive into one of Stephen King's most infamous novels about a monster th...

"They're here!" Talk about insane behind-the-scenes on this one. Between Director Tobe Hooper's success on The Texas Chainsaw Massacre," and the brilliant mind of Producer/Writer Steven Spielberg, Poltergeist instantly became a horror classic the moment it hit theaters in 1982. Dive in with us as we discuss wild BTS, slimy beasts, and favorite cinematic moments from Spielberg/Hooper's Poltergiest.

Now Showing: Moulin Boo-uge, a spooky rendition of Baz Luhrmann's classic musical. And surprise! It's a double-feature, also showing: Amityville Horror 7, Directed by M. Night Shyamalan. Seriously though, The Others combines psychological horror with "the house is haunted" and we couldn't be more thrilled to unpack one of the highest grossing Spanish movies of all-time on this week's episode.

Is this the perfect film segway into spooky season? Between the legendary tale of the Headless Horseman to Tim Burton's creative fascination with the macabre, this horror melodrama may be the easiest way to fully immerse yourself into the Halloween spirit. In this episode, we dissect the highs and lows of Sleepy Hollow, starting with our love for the spectacular art direction and cinematography to...

John Krasinski's writer/director debut might have had us all nibbling on our popcorn in the theater, afraid we might squeak and die. That's how impactful this film was in its release. From controversial takes about getting pregnant in a post-apocalyptic world where aliens hear everything, to almost being drowned in corn, we dissect everything we both love and scratch our heads at in this horror/sc...

How many times can we say the word "brutal" in one podcast episode? From the intentionality of Aranofsky's writing in every little detail, to Jennifer Lawrence's performance, to a scene we both believe is the most horrific scene we've ever experienced in a horror film, this psychological horror is the quickest way to trauma-bond with anyone you want. Dive into "Mother!" with us and hopefully you l...

Is Longlegs really a modern day Silence of the Lambs? Is it the best horror film of the past decade? Or is the marketing team just that good? In our first special episode ever, we break down a recent horror film that has taken the internet by storm, Oz Perkins' "Longlegs." And talk about an opening scene, baby. BUCKLE UP.

Are you team Kubrick or team King? What about team The Shining or team The Shinning? Team Abra vs. team Arby’s? Or maybe team “oh-mawdge” vs. “aw-mudge” for how to pronounce “homage?” The controversies between The Shining and Doctor Sleep continues as we unpack the sequel to one of the most iconic horror films of all time.