Chamber of Chills

Is Alfred Hitchcock truly the "Master of Suspense?" From training 3200 birds to throwing live birds at a cast member's face, this drama horror deserves both some spicy hot takes and some deep respect for its modern day horror parallels. WARNING: If you're deathly afraid of birds, this film may keep you up at night.

John Carpenter! The man, the myth, the legend behind some of the most iconic horrors of all-time. Does Carpenter have beef with Ridley Scott? Would this film have changed his career had it been successful in the box office? Is it a knock-off Alien? Does it have the best practical effects of any horror film to date? Why is it such a cult-classic today?  Dive in as we unpack all of these questions a...

Are we legally required to enjoy classics? Is this one of the scariest films of all time? Let's unpack the controversy between Nosferatu being a complete ripoff of Bram Stoker's, "Dracula" and single-handedly pushing the horror film genre forward in a way no one saw coming. Oh, and by the way, Nosferatu is NOT the name of the vampire in this film.

One of us may have met Ethan Hawke and asked him if he preferred Black Phone or Sinister. If you want find out Hawke's very own hot take, you'll have to tune in. We also discuss some of the spiciest and eye-opening hot takes yet, and they're all submissions from your film-loving community. It's Hot Takes Hallway 2, Return of the Spice, baby.

"If you've got a taste for terror, take Carrie to the prom!" Stephen King's first published novel and adapted film, Carrie paved a way for high school horror, even claiming a few Academy nominations. Needless to say, this horror classic has us all rooting for Carrie to slay. Join us as we unravel the most tantalizing hot takes and uncover jaw-dropping behind-the-scenes insights from Brian De Palma...

From creating one of the potentially best horror scenes of all time to building a franchise that frustratingly entirely muddies the quality of Wan's films, The Conjuring 2 is no horror flick to be slept on in the new age of "the house is haunted" films.

I THOUGHT YOU LIKED ME!? Strap in for the performance of a lifetime as we discuss actress, killer, dreamer, and dancer, Mia Goth, in Ti West's "X" prequel, "Pearl." From a near-six-minute one-take monologue to an ending credits that leaves you questioning why Goth never received an Academy nomination, this episode is filled to the brim with shocking behind-the-scenes, sizzling hot takes, and... co...

GAME OVER MAN, GAME OVER! We had a little too much fun dissecting our first James Cameron film, from the most iconic (and some improvised) lines to the Academy-winning beautiful set designs and effects, this epic sci-fi horror action film is iconic for a reason. We break down our favorite scenes, explore some wild behind the scenes facts, and quote Private Hudson on several occasions throughout th...

7 DAYS. Would you believe us if we said The Ring (2002) happened to be the same director and composer as The Pirates of the Caribbean? We were just as shocked as you probably are. We bring you one of the most iconic horror films of the 2000s, based on the Japanese film, Ringu (1998). Join us as we dive deep into behind-the-scenes, our favorite moments, and some spice in this week's episode of Cham...

We welcome our very first ever special guest, Anson Wilson, along with us for a deep dive into the 2023, Peter-Jackson-approved horror film, Talk To Me. Is it the perfect baby of Insidious and The Conjuring? What about the hot take of it having the most bizarre "hell" scene ever created for a film? Join us in our thrilling, playful breakdown of yet another successful A24 horror film.

Did you know Paranormal Activity (2009) is the 2nd highest profitable film of all time? From wild BTS to the ins and outs of minimalism meeting demonic possession, we dive into the $15k budget movie that took the world by storm 15 years ago and even led to the beginning of Blumhouse Productions. 

Bughuul's Bushes at your service. Are you the youngest child in your family? Are you growing sick and tired of them? Hey kid, we get it. Just call 1-800-Mow-Me-Down and we'll take care of the rest in no time.

Ye fond of me lobster, aint ye? We dissect our first Robert Eggers films and we couldn't be more thrilled about it! Find out the meaning of The Lighthouse, the mythology and symbolism involved, and even their inspiration for mermaid genitalia all in our 13th episode of Chamber of Chills.

We bring you the Sexy Suckers, Vamp Rock, The Lost Boys. It's a wild ride. And Cameron may have just stated his hottest hot spiciest flaming take of all. Tune in if you want to vamp out with us.   Also, are you DFM (Down For Michael)? Or is that just us?

It's our first ever Hot Takes Hallway episode, and we've dedicated it to reading hot takes from the past ten films we've reviewed, all submitted from our very own community! If you submitted a hot take through email, iInstagram, or text, we chat about it on this episode.   Don't miss out on our next Hot Takes Hallway episode, and submit to us your spiciest hot takes through our Instagram @thechamb...

I GOT FIVE ON IT. I bet you heard that in your head with the creepy little string plucking? That's because Jordan Peele's relationship with composer Michael Abels has officially been compared to Stephen Spielberg's relationship with John Williams... by freaking Spielberg himself.  We might get really deep on what this film means. We might have some spicy spicy takes. You might care, you might not....

Welcome to the Shimmer, where bodies become flowers and bears become the most terrifying monsters you've ever witnessed. Let us take you through the wild ride of sci-fi horror that director Alex Garland's "Annihilation" has to offer. Oh, and try not to get pulled into the water by an albino alligator shark while listening.

Do you ever find yourself needing to investigate a local pipe in the ground to make sure the creepy hooded figure you just passed didn't just toss some bodies in there? Join in on our dissection of this classic creature feature, where we may or may not go off on a tangent about another film Justin Long stars in, Tusk.

Does M. Night's "Split" really deserve a place in Chamber of Chills' top 50 horror films of all time? Wait, you didn't know it was even considered a horror film? Wait, you didn't know that this was also loosely inspired by a true story? Join us as we dissect Shyamalan's twisted horror/thriller and why it made our list, but also, where it may have missed the mark on a few things.    Mr Thumnas is s...

From wild behind-the-scenes to the crazy parallel of classic literature, Chamber of Chills' eerie descent through the layers of this film will leave you with one thing for certain... Everything. We repeat, everything is intentional in As Above, So Below (2014).

Was everything in this film real or all in Bateman's head? Don't miss out on this sinister serenade of morning routines, psychotic breakdowns, and a little dirty dancing as we dissect all the juicy details in Chamber of Chills' 5th episode, American Psycho (2000).

Is mommy really mommy? Do box cutters on glued lips make your toes tingle? Do cockroaches have olympics? These are the important questions you will have answered in Chamber of Chills episode three, our #47 top horror film of all time, Goodnight Mommy (2014).

Prepare for a wild ride into 'The Cabin in the Woods' (2011) as we unearth its mind-bending horrors. Join us in the Chamber of Chills for a review packed with insane twists, epic monsters, and secrets that will leave you gasping for air.

Descend into the eerie world of 'Orphan' (2009) as we uncover its chilling secrets and potentially shocking twists. Join us in the Chamber of Chills for a spine-tingling review of this horror, where innocence is shredded by simple acts, like Russian Roulette.

We're kicking off our Top 50 Horror Films of All-Time by sinking our fangs into the 80s classic, 'An American Werewolf in London' (1981). Join in as we unearth behind-the-scenes secrets and howl at the moonlit transformation that redefined horror.