Horror Movie Survival Guide

2018's Annihilation is smart, scary, beautiful, groundbreaking and criminally under seen. Natalie Portman, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Oscar Isaac, Tessa Thompson and Gina Rodriguez star in this incredible sci-fi horror thriller.  Support the show

"The Ultimate Cult Movie" stars William Shatner, Ernest Borgnine, Tom Skerritt, Ida Lupino and a pre-Carrie John Travolta and features the ultimate battle against good and evil taking place in a Western ghost town. Intrigued?  Artwork by Lou Rusconi Support the show

Rory Cochrane stars in this little seen but excellent indie thriller about a man trapped in Los Angeles when a dirty bomb strikes the city and chaos begins to break out. This film is so realistic and intense Julia almost left the theater upon first viewing - it was making her panic. More people need to see this cool, unsettling flick!  Support the show

1986 had it's fair share of teenage slasher flicks, and April Fool's Day has a little bit of fun with the whole genre. The film has a great cast (who are clearly having fun) playing a group of friends heading over to their wealthy friend Muffy St. John's remote, secluded island home. Horny drunk teenagers left alone on an island together over Spring Break - what could possibly go wr...

This 2014 film is one of Hammer's releases, and is set in Oxford 1974 where Sam Claflin's shy cameraman Brian gets roped into documenting a science experiment that's way over his head. Led by Jared Harris' sinister professor, who is very dubiously trying to cure Olivia Cooke's fragile Jane Harper of her mental illness - or perhaps possession? Analogue fun for everyone! Ter...

Brand spanking new, the is the most recent film we have ever spoken about on the podcast, and it's certainly a humdinger! This film twists and turns and keeps you on your toes until the very last second, and it's a wild ride! Allison Williams and Logan Browning give astonishing performances, and completely keep you guessing! A first watch for both!  This is the fourth and final film in T...

Julia had avoided this film since it's release because she is terrified of caves, and this film sure did it's job of reaffirming Julia's fears! Intense, gory, surprising and brutal, this film is so incredibly well made, with terrific performances all around. Plus, you gotta love a horror films that features almost entirely women! A first watch for both!  This is the third film in Te...

This 1987 film is Bill Condon's directorial debut, which takes place deep in the Louisiana bayou and stars Eric Stolz and Jennifer Jason Leigh. Steamy romances, fragile broken women, gators, revenge, voyeurism and lots and lots of secrets are involved! This film is from the original horror movie notebook!  Teri's first viewing!  This is the second film in Teri's month long round of...

JENNIFER'S BODY (2009) When you see the name Diablo Cody on a script, you know you're in for a whip smart, crackerjack, pop culture referencing good time, and Jennifer's Body is no exception! It's hard to convince people that your best friend is actually evil, and not just high school evil, when you live in a town called Devil's Kettle. Megan Fox and Amanda Seyfried have a...

SLITHER (2006) James Gunn 's 2006 film is like a half dozen sci-fi/horror classics all rolled into one - if you mashed up The Blob, The Fly, The Thing, Night of the Living Dead and Invasion of the Body Snatchers, and then ramped up the gore to 11, you'd get this madcap romp of a film. This film ends our round of movies neither Teri nor Julia have seen before.  Support the show

They Look Like People (2015) This 2015 low budget film uses what it has - a enigmatic storyline, good actors and a minimal script to tell the story of childhood friends brought back together in a way neither one of them expected. This film continues our round of movies neither Teri nor Julia have seen before.  Support the show

The Ritual (2017) - "You will kneel before it" This film is like a punch in the face, in the most glorious way. Intense, relentless, gory and honest, with one of the most creative monster designs we have ever seen, not to mention some mind blowingly amazing performances, this film delivers! This film continues our round of movies neither Teri nor Julia have seen before.  Support the show

The Woman - "Boys will Be Boys" Lucky McKee's 2011 film isn't for the faint of heart - guaranteed there's something in this film to make you uncomfortable - but isn't that what horror is really all about? Enjoying uncomfortable feelings! Pollyanna McIntosh is incredible as the title character, playing it with honesty and brutality. This film starts our round of films...

Meredith Salenger stars in this little seen 1988 film about a family curse that involves sucking the life force out of young girls - when Amy's mysterious Aunt Felice shows up and begins to turn her world upside down, she must fight for survival - while also looking super cool at the mall.  Support the show

Danny Boyle's 2002 film 28 Days Later exploded the zombie film into the millieumnum - by turning the slow, shambling undead into sprinting, blood spraying infected with rage. Cillian Murphy and Naomie Harris are electric. This films is incredible and well deserving of our 100th episode.  Art by Mike Saputo  Support the show

Anna Biller's 2016 film The Love Witch is psychedelic occult frivolous yet meaningful eye candy with the stunning Samantha Robinson as Elaine, a hapless witch caught out of time with a deep obsession for making men fall in love with her. Colorful and sexy, deep and playful, this film is truly beautiful and unique.  Art by Mike Saputo  Support the show

1976's The Omen has a powerhouse performance by Gregory Peck, supported by the amazing Billie Whitelaw, Lee Remick and David Warner. The evil kid film to end all evil kid films, this one is masterfully directed by Richard Donner, and features some unforgettable horror imagery!  Art work by Mark Welser Support the show

Event Horizon has got a commendable cast (Sam Neill AND Laurence Fishburne!), fabulous set design, a fun high concept and incredible gory special effects to make it a sci-fi/horror classic.  Support the show

John Carpenter's remake of Howard Hawks' 1951 film The Thing From Another World didn't do well initially on release, but now is thought of as an absolute sci-fi/horror classic. With a solid cast and some of the best horror special effects ever put on screen (yass Rob Bottin) this film is stupendous from start to finish. Support the show

Based on the "true story" of Travis Walton, who was abducted by aliens for 5 days in 1975 in Arizona. The film boasts an impressive cast including James Garner, Robert Patrick and DB Sweeney, and one of the most truly terrifying alien abduction scenes ever put to screen. Support the show

Ridley Scott's 1979 is considered a classic for a reason - the camerawork and design is awe inspiring, the special effects still look incredible, and the acting is top notch. A perfect blend of science fiction and horror that plays just as well today as it did 40 years ago.  Support the show

This Swedish vampire film blew horror fans away upon it's release - it dreary Scandnavian setting is so unique, and it features angel faced psychotic boy for a hero and a vampire who's been 12 for a very long time for our heroine, this film is marching to the beat of its own sad drum, and we love it!  Support the show

Stephen King wrote this flick especially for the big screen, and his good buddy Mick Garris directs. It follows a pair of supernatural, immortal, incestuous sleepwalkers as they search for a female virgin to suck the life force out of - and find such a girl in the form of the luminous Madchen Amick, hot of the set of Twin Peaks.  Support the show

Coming in the wave of J-Horror, this film is scary as all get out and is even scarier because it is based on actual Japanese legends. Both Julia and Teri are terrified of this one - which is saying a lot. Gore, ghosts, grudges ahoy! Support the show

This week Julia corrupts Teri by watching George A. Romero's Martin. They gush over how into Martin they are. What's your verdict, hot or not? Support the show