Cult Cinema Circle

On today's episode, we're heading over to homeroom at American Eagle Christian High School, praying for our recently outed friend at Prayer Circle, and maybe perform an exorcism or two with Mandy Moore and her horrible hair, while we cover the religious satire film, Saved (2004). This movie was directed by Brian Dannelly and co-written by Brian Dannelly and Michael Urban This movie stars Jena Malo...

On today's episode, we’re heading over to the bowling alley to go steal a trophy and go see our not so favorite Uncle Impie, while we revisit the sleazy late 80s cult classic, Sorority Babes In The Slimeball Bowl-O-Rama (1988). This movie was directed by David DeCoteau and written by Sergei Hasenecz. This movie stars Linnea Quigley (Graduation Day, Silent Night, Deadly Night), Robin Rochelle (The...

On today's episode, we're going to sneak out from True Directions, and head over to the Cocksucker Bar for a night of uninhibited gay fun while we revisit the sapphic campy glory that is But I'm A Cheerleader (1999). This movie was directed by Jamie Babbit and written by Brian Wayne Peterson with a story credit by Jamie Babbit. This movie stars Natasha Lyonne (Slums of Beverly Hills, American Pie)...

On today's episode, we’re heading out to a Val party and rollin' with the homies on our way out to Sunset, while we revisit the perfect movie that is Clueless (1995). This movie was written and directed by Amy Heckerling. This movie stars Alicia Silverstone (True Crime, American Woman), Paul Rudd (Ant-Man, Romeo+Juliet ), Brittany Murphy (Riding In Cars With Boys, Uptown Girls), and Dan Hedaya (Di...

On today's episode, we’re heading over to The Emporium for a game of pool, cruise around town in our nice ass muscle cars, and get super beer drunk on cheap beer, while we revisit the beautiful 70s period piece, Dazed and Confused (1993). This movie was written and directed by Richard Linklater.  This movie stars Jason London (To Wong Foo, The Rage: Carrie 2), Ben Affleck (School Ties, Mallra...

On today's episode, we’re heading to Fallwell, Massachusetts to go freak out the normies, try to get $50k to open our show in Las Vegas, and maybe fall in love, while we revisit the beautifully campy cult classic film, Elvira, Mistress Of The Dark (1988). This movie was directed by James Signorelli and written by Cassandra Peterson, John Paragon, and Sam Egan. This movie stars Cassandra Peterson (...

On today's episode, we're heading up to our gorgeous New York City penthouse while we ruin lives and look absolutely fabulous while doing so, while we revisit the super horny teen romance drama, Cruel Intentions (1999). This movie was written and directed by Roger Kumble. This movie stars Sarah Michelle Gellar (Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Scooby-Doo), Ryan Phillippe (I Know What You Did Last Summer,...

On today's episode, we're heading down to 42nd Street to visit some of the ladies of the night and also to gather some body parts to put our girlfriend back together, while I revisit the absolutely twisted cult classic film, Frankenhooker (1990). This movie was directed by Frank Hennenlotter and co-written by Frank and Robert Martin. This movie stars James Lorinz (Street Trash, Last Exit to Brookl...

On today's episode, we're coming out of our fallout shelter with our baseball cards, heading over to the hardware store (and the liquor store), and booking a room at the Holiday Inn while we revisit the often-overlooked romantic comedy, Blast From The Past (1999). This movie was directed by Hugh Wilson and written by Hugh Wilson and Bill Kelly. This movie stars Brendan Fraser (The Mummy, George Of...

On today's episode, we're putting on our best 72-minute lips, heading over to Herrington High School, and trying to fight against the parasitic aliens that took over our teachers, while we revisit the fantastic late 90s teen horror flick, The Faculty (1998). This movie was directed by Robert Rodriguez and written by Kevin Williamson. This movie stars Elijah Wood (The Lord Of The Rings Trilogy, Sin...

On today's episode, we’re cheering and leading and showing off our best spirit fingers, while we revisit the absolute classic teen movie, Bring It On (2000). This movie stars Kirsten Dunst (Drop Dead Gorgeous, Spider-Man), Eliza Dushku (Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Wrong Turn), Jesse Bradford (Hackers, Swimfan), and Gabrielle Union (She’s All That, Love and Basketball) This movie is absolutely a chil...

On today's episode, we're putting on our best parkas, looking for guys on Goth4Goth, and heading over to Pendleton University while we revisit the absolute 90s horror classic, Urban Legend (1998). This movie was directed by Jamie Blanks and written by Silvio Horta. This movie stars Alicia Witt (Cecil B. Demented, Twin Peaks, Mr. Holland's Opus), Rebecca Gayheart (Scream 2, Dead Like Me, Jawbreaker...

On today's episode, we're ordering some pizza, getting some slug hunting in, and fending for our lives while we revisit the absolute horror cult classic, The Slumber Party Massacre (1982). I'm also joined by your favorite local hot mess twink himself, Pickens Barringer! This movie was written by Rita Mae Brown, and directed by Amy Holden-Jones. This movie stars Michelle Michaels (New Year's Evil),...

On today's episode, we're putting on our best red lipstick, trying not to get our shoes stolen by bullies, and fighting against sisterly witches who want children's souls at the same time, while we revisit the absolute Halloween classic, Hocus Pocus (1993). This movie stars Bette Midler ( Beaches, The Rose ), Sarah Jessica Parker ( Sex And The City, The First Wives Club ), Kathy Najimy ...

On today's episode, we're heading to Camp Arawak in our shortest of short shorts, playing an excellent, bitchy game of volleyball and baseball, while at the same time, trying not to get murdered while we revisit the absolute cult classic horror film, Sleepaway Camp (1983). This movie stars Felissa Rose ( Return to Sleepaway Camp, Victor Crowley ), Jonathan Tiersten ( Return to Sleepaway Camp...

On today's episode, we're traveling to Halloween Town, grabbing our best spooky Santa hats, and making a pit stop over at Christmas Town while we revisit the absolute holiday cult classic movie, Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993). This movie was directed by Henry Selick (James and the Giant Peach, Coraline) and written by Caroline Thompson (with story credit to Tim Burton). Th...

On today's episode, we're heading up to that weird castle that we passed a few miles back and entering at our own risk while we revisit the absolutely seminal cult classic film, The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975). This movie was directed by Jim Sharman and written by Richard O'Brien. This movie stars Tim Curry ( Clue, Charlie's Angels, Scary Movie 2 ), Susan Sarandon ( Thelma and Louise, Stepmom...

On today's episode, we're donning our police outfits, getting in our seaplane, and heading out to Sommerisle to look for a missing girl and revisit one of the all-time classic cult horror films, The Wicker Man (1973). This movie was directed by Robin Hardy and written by Anthony Shaffer. This movie stars Edward Woodward ( Breaker Morent, Hot Fuzz, EastEnders ), Christopher Lee ( The Curse of...

On today's episode, we're stocking up on all the chips and dip and heading over to Stu Macher's house for a party, and revisiting the beloved horror classic, Scream (1996). This film was written by Kevin Williamson ( Dawson's Creek, I Know What You Did Last Summer ), and directed by Wes Craven ( The Last House on the Left, A Nightmare on Elm Street ). This movie stars Neve Campbell ( The Craft, Wi...

On a bonus episode of Cult Cinema Circle, we're leaving The Gaslight Addition, hopping on our bikes, and heading down to the swimming hole to prank the Wormer Brothers while we revisit the coming-of-age cult classic, Now and Then (1995). This movie was written by I. Marlene King and directed by Lesli Linka Glatter. This movie stars Rosie O'Donnell ( A League of Their Own, Harriet The Spy ), Christ...

On today's episode, we're putting on our best formal wear and heading over to Bates High School for the Love Among The Stars senior prom and revisiting the beautifully chilling cult classic horror film, Carrie. This movie stars Sissy Spacek ( Coal Miner's Daughter, The Straight Story ), Amy Irving (The Fury, Who Framed Roger Rabbit), Nancy Allen ( Dressed to Kill, Poltergeist III ), Bett...

On today's episode, we're leaving Porpoise Spit behind and picking up a shift or two at Videodrama, while I revisit an absolutely classic example of Australian cinema, Muriel's Wedding (1994). This movie was written and directed by PJ Hogan (who also directed My Best Friend's Wedding). This movie stars Toni Collette ( The Sixth Sense, Hereditary, United States of Tara ), Rachel Griffiths ( Six Fee...

On a bonus episode of Cult Cinema Circle, we're heading out to Lasseters Hotel Casino Resort in our best emu headdresses, and revisiting the penultimate queer Australian film, The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994) . This movie was written and directed by Stephan Elliott. This movie stars Terence Stamp ( Superman, The Company of Wolves, The Haunted Mansion ), Hugo Weaving&nbs...

On today's episode, we're throwing on our cutest club wear and taking the bus down to the Gloucester Pub, and revisiting the wonderful LGBTQIA+ coming-of-age film, Beautiful Thing (1996). This movie was based on a play by Jonathan Harvey (who also penned the screenplay) and was directed by Hettie McDonald. This movie stars Glen Berry ( London Bridge ), Scott Neal ( London's Burning, EastEnders ),...

On today's episode, we're loading up the Jaguar convertible and heading down to Tuscon, AZ, and revisiting the beautiful cult classic film, Romy and Michele's High School Reunion. This film was written by Robin Schiff, and directed by David Mirkin. This movie stars Mira Sorvino ( Mighty Aphrodite, Welcome to Shiningvale ), Lisa Kudrow ( Friends, Clockwatchers, The Comeback ), Janeane Garofolo ( Re...