It Slays Podcast

The squad, joined by Willow Catelyn Maclay, sinks its teeth into Rowan’s pick, THE HUNGER (1983)! Is Tony Scott's seductive vampire classic all style, or is there far more beneath its impossibly cool surface? Did this film redefine what cinematic vampires could be? And, does everyone agree this is the best opening to a horror movie from the 80s? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY,...

The squad tackles the drama 65 million years in the making with Colton's prehistoric pick, JURASSIC PARK III (2001)! Is this secretly the most horror-forward entry in the series? Can this franchise survive its first trip without Spielberg in the driver's seat? And, has Colton created a Spinosaurus-sized rift in our Pride Month scheduling that Mike will never forget? Tune in to find out i...

The squad sashays into Gill's PRIDE MONTH pick, QUEENS OF THE DEAD (2025)! Can Tina Romero step out of her father's shadow and into horror royalty? Is there enough zombie mayhem, gore, and glitter to keep us all entertained? And, what has Colton done now to find himself in everyone's bad books? Tune in to find out if we gave this film this a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/...

On this episode of NOW SLAYING , Colton & Rowan try not to lose the plot (or themselves) in the BACKROOMS ! Has Kane Parsons earned a permanent seat at the horror genre's cool kids' table? Is this movie way more of a Lynchian nightmare than conventional genre fare? And, can Rowan untangle years of YouTube lore long enough to judge the film on its own terms!? Tune in to find out if we...

On this episode of NOW SLAYING , Colton & Rowan pack up the van and talk PASSENGER ! Does the film’s mythology keep the engine running? Are the characters giving compelling tension…or awkward carpool energy? And, is the trailer doing some extremely heavy lifting here!? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer (00:04:12) Synops...

The squad drags special guest Steven from EHMON (RIP) to the carnival for Mike's chaotic pick, THE FUNHOUSE (1981)! Is this one of Tobe Hooper's most underrated gems? Can the movie make up its mind on whether it's a creature feature, slasher, or a surprisingly grim slice-of-life following carnival workers? And, most importantly…will Steven allow ANY criticism whatsoever to escape th...

On this episode of NOW SLAYING , Colton & Rowan obsess over OBSESSION (2026) ! Is Curry Barker a new master of horror? Does Inde Navarrette give an absolutely chilling performance? And, what sort of BIG statements does Rowan make this episode!? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer (00:05:18) Synopsis (00:05:48) Review (SPO...

After wandering the woods for weeks, the boys return with Colton's pick, BOOK OF SHADOWS: BLAIR WITCH 2 (2000)! Was swapping out found footage for early aughts vibes the right choice? Could the guys manage to unravel the secrets of Esrever? And most importantly, can a goth mommy and topless wiccan save a much-maligned sequel? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!...

On this episode of NOW SLAYING , Colton & Rowan check in for some HOKUM ! Are we game for whodunnit horror? Did we love the cast of eclectic Irish actors? And, what is up with that scary-ass big-eyed bunny thing!? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!  CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer (00:04:31) Synopsis (00:05:01) Review (SPOILER FREE) (00:05:13) Review (...

The boys pack their bags and go for a hike with Rowan's pick, THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT (1999)! It may not have invented found footage, but is it still the blueprint every shaky-cam nightmare is chasing? Does the "witch" still get under our skin, or are we too desensitized to twig bundles and rock throwing? And most importantly, can we all learn to agree, or do we wind up standing in...

On this episode of NOW SLAYING , Colton & Rowan go under wraps with LEE CRONIN'S THE MUMMY ! Was there enough Egyptian flair? Is Jack Reynor still stuck in his bear-suit from MIDSOMMAR? And, wait… Did Cronin just go ahead and make another EVIL DEAD movie?! Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer (00:06:19) Synopsis (00:0...

The squad heads back in time with special guest Willow Catelyn Maclay to sink their teeth into Gill's pick, GINGER SNAPS BACK: THE BEGINNING (2004). Direct-to-video, but does it still draw blood? Is this the bleakest entry in the series? And, is Rowan lowkey howling that this ain't called GINGER SNAPS 3 ?! Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Them...

On this episode of NOW SLAYING , Colton & Rowan do a full-on double take and somehow end up fighting Satan (again?!) with THEY WILL KILL YOU ! Is the gore nasty enough to earn a spot in the horror hall of fame, or just a messy afterthought? Have we discovered someone with a foot fetish that could rival Tarantino's? And wait, just checking again, our theatre tickets don't say READY OR...

The squad busts out their film reels and stares longingly at Mike's pick, PEEPING TOM (1960). Is this a film that deserves a legacy as legendary as PSYCHO? Is the technicolor cinematography simply chef's kiss? Or, can some of us not even manage to keep our eyes open for an older movie like this?! Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!  CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (...

On this episode of NOW SLAYING , Colton & Rowan count to ten and seek out READY OR NOT 2: HERE I COME ! Is this blood-soaked sequel sure to satisfy fans of the first? Does the new rules and deepened lore help keep things fresh? And, do the guys accidentally reveal their thoughts on the first film—one of the most-requested movies for us to review on the show? Obviously! Tune in to find out if w...

On this episode of NOW SLAYING , Colton & Rowan keep the mics hot and talk about A24's latest, UNDERTONE ! Does this Canadian horror have us feeling a little patriotic? Is the sound design some nuanced work or nothing but jumpscares? And, was there any chance we weren't going to judge these people's podcast techniques? Absolutely not. Tune in to find out if we gave this film a N...

The squad shines the buckles on their shoes and heads back for seconds with LEPRECHAUN: BACK TO THA HOOD (2003). Does it feel good to get back to the hood? Where the hell did all the limericks go? And, are we granted a cameo from an OG pod member?! Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) What We Been Consuming?/Why We Picked It (00:02:12...

On this episode of NOW SLAYING , Colton & Rowan take a walk down the aisle and meet THE BRIDE! Is this a welcomed addition to the FRANKENSTEIN mythos? Does Buckley and Bale turn in iconic performances to remember? Or, is this a cinematic experience we'd sooner forget? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer (00:06:08) Sy...

On this episode of NOW SLAYING , Colton & Rowan sharpen their knives and cut into SCREAM 7 ! Can a seventh entry still give us exciting kills? Are the returning fan-favourite characters enough to distract us from the no shows? And, in a world consumed by reboots, requels, and A.I. slop, would deepfake versions of us have given this a more favourable review? Tune in to find out if we gave this...

The squad grabs their boomsticks and gets medieval with Rowan's pick, ARMY OF DARKNESS (1992). Does ditching the gore for comedy still slap harder than a deadite across the face? Did this film create most of the EVIL DEAD lore? And, how long can Ash survive fighting tiny, trash-talking versions of himself?! Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/In...

On this episode of NOW SLAYING , Rowan & Gill finally get around to a DOUBLE FEATURE of WHISTLE and THE STRANGERS: CHAPTER 3 . Does WHISTLE effectively remix the teen horror playbook, or is it just blowing hot air? Are we relived that this STRANGERS experiment is finally over? And, the real horror: should we have just stayed up later and dropped this episode sooner? Tune in to find out if we g...

For our SEVENTH ANNIVERSARY episode, the squad stares straight into the abyss as we tackle YOUR pick, IN THE MOUTH OF MADNESS (1995). Is this Lovecraftian horror done right? Does John Carpenter + camp = cosmic perfection…or total madness? And let's be real, with Sam Neil on screen, there’s no way Colton & Rowan aren't spiralling into Jurassic Park territory. Join us for a celebratory...

On this episode of NOW SLAYING , Colton & Rowan take in a DOUBLE FEATURE of IRON LUNG & SEND HELP ! Has Markiplier plunged new depths? Is sicko Sam Raimi SO BACK? And, have this year's horror releases killed "Dumpuary?" Tune in to find out if we gave these films a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Iron Lung : Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer (00:09:06) Synopsis (00:10:50) Rev...

The squad fires up their dial-up modems to discuss Colton's pick, PULSE (2001)! Is this film more relevant now than ever? Can it maintain such an unsettling atmosphere for its entire runtime? And, what's up with all of these red-taped rooms!? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) What We Been Consuming?/Why We Picked It (00:0...

On this episode of NOW SLAYING , Colton & Rowan flick on their fog lights and RETURN TO SILENT HILL ! After 20 years, does Gans still have it? Was this a loving adaptation of such cherished source material? Or, do the guys wish they simply never returned at all? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer (00:09:35) Synopsis (00:...