It Slays Podcast

#OCTHORRORFEST continues! The squad looks at Rowan's pick, HALLOWEEN II (1981). In this episode: Xylia tells embarrassing stories, Mike has nipples on the brain, and Rowan attempts to shock all the listeners with his racy opinions! Listen to find out if we award this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY or SLAY! Follow us on all social media: Facebook Twitter Instagram Tumblr Youtube Slasher Want some offic...

It begins....OCTHORROR FEST! The squad kicks things off with Mike's pick of Lucky McKee film THE WOODS (2006). In this episode: Xylia tells the tale of giving yourself bangs, Mike turns on his fellow Shade Brigade member, and Rowan tries to make sense of this film! Listen to find out if we award this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY or SLAY! Follow us on all social media: Facebook Twitter Instagram Tumb...

The squad evaluates 80s B-monster movie, KILLER KLOWNS FROM OUTER SPACE (1988). In this episode: Xylia tells the listeners about Rowan's killer pick up moves, Mike tries to find something nice to say about this film, and Rowan attempts to keep everyone on topic, perhaps unsuccessfully! Listen to find out if we award this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY or SLAY! Follow us on all social media: Facebook T...

The squad let Xylia have a sick day so Rowan and Mike fend for themselves reviewing the ever social relevant film STRANGE DAYS (1995). In this episode: Rowan and Mike discuss some heavy topics in the film such as racism, classism, police brutality and feminism. On a lighter note they also discuss bad wigs and the 90s obsession with technology. Listen to find out if we award this film a NAY, OKAY,...

The squad reviews Robert Mockler's debut horror film, LIKE ME (2017). In this episode: Xylia, for some reason, is the nice critic?! Mike trash talks his way through the episode, and Rowan tried to keep it even...maybe? Listen to find out if we award this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY or SLAY! Follow us on all social media: Facebook Twitter Instagram Tumblr Youtube Slasher Want some official Merch?! S...

We are back from summer vacation! Join the squad as they look at their first musical by reviewing REPO! THE GENETIC OPERA (2008). In this episode: Xylia switches roles and ISN'T the tough critic, Mike talks wigs, and Rowan pulls an Xylia. Listen to find out if we award this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY or SLAY! WARNING: This episode was recorded in April before Pride Month, so yes, we are not just s...

Celebrate the end of PRIDE MONTH with the squad as they review Rowan's pick, what many call the gayest horror film ever made, A Nightmare On Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985) as well as the new documentary about this film Scream Queen: My Nightmare On Elm Street (2020). In this episode: Xylia has Carol Baskins on the mind, Mike breaks down the subtext on this film, and Rowan can&apos...

Join the squad as they review Mike's choice for PRIDE MONTH, Peter Jackson's film HEAVENLY CREATURES (1994). In this episode: Xylia tells us how she really feels about running, Mike verbally eye rolls at Xylia most of the time, and Rowan tries to cover up sleeping. Listen to find out if we award this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY or SLAY! Follow us on all social media: Facebook Twitter Instagram...

Join the squad as they kick off PRIDE MONTH by watching homegrown film director Stephen Dunn's debut feature length film, CLOSET MONSTER (2015). In this episode: It's all about pride baby! Okay....maybe awesome soundtracks as always too. Listen to find out if we award this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY or SLAY! Follow us on all social media: Facebook Twitter Instagram Tumblr Youtube Slasher Want...

The last episode that the squad is without Xylia, they review legendary TV creator William Asher's horror film Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker. Also known as Night Warning (1981). In this episode: Rowan swoons over an amazing school coach, Mike discusses homophobic detectives that are in the closet. They both talk about the eerie similarities between this film and Nightmare On Elm Street 2! L...

The squad does a PATREON PICK! #Horrorhound Colton Simpson not only picked the 2015 highly discussed film THE WITCH but decided to join us as well! In this episode, we discuss: How pretentious is this film? Is Colton the new Xylia when it comes to criticizing horror movies? Did Xylia fall asleep during this movie? Listen to find out if we award this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY or SLAY! Follow us on all...

IT'S A PARTY GOING ON RIGHT HERE! The squad celebrates ONE YEAR of the podcast by answering questions then reviewing Xylia's pick, the Adam Wingard directed film THE GUEST (2014). In this episode: Rowan still can't get anyone's name correct, Mike reminds Rowan of this fact & Xylia doesn't let Rowan live down his Mandy review! Listen to find out if we award this film a...

Did you miss us?! The squad comes back with something familiar yet new! Mike missed out last time when we discussed director Ari Astor's sophomore film, MIDSOMMAR (2019), so we had to let him in on the conversation. In this episode: Rowan gushes over Kubrick comparisons, Mike lets us know if he is putting pubes in people's pies & Xylia talks about how bright colours make her feel! Li...

Grab your Sociology textbook, and join the squad in the Psychology of Fear class in AFTER MIDNIGHT (1989). In this episode: Rowan talks about his love of trash, Mike talks about his former job as an operator & Xylia talks skeleton effects! Listen to find out if we award this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY or SLAY! Follow us on all social media: Facebook Twitter Instagram Tumblr Youtube Slasher Want som...

Sad that the holiday season is over? Join us and keep it going as the squad looks at and compares BLACK CHRISTMAS (1974) and BLACK CHRISTMAS (2006). In this episode: Rowan shows patriotic love for Canada, Mike discusses his love for all things Barb & Xylia finally shows her love of trash! Listen to find out if we award this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY or SLAY! Follow us on all social media: Facebook...

After a lengthy break the squad celebrates Xylia's birthday by discussing director Panos Cosmatos sophomore film MANDY (2018). In this episode: Rowan tries to piss off the fans with his questionable rating, Mike talks about his disdain about holiday shopping & Xylia discovers she should be writing quotes for bluray cases! Listen to find out if we award this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY or SLAY!...

The squad dresses to impress so they can attend prom with CARRIE (1976). In this episode: Rowan admits a dirty horror secret, Mike learns about pads & Xylia discusses the Sociology of women in horror movies! Listen to find out if we award this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY or SLAY! Follow us on all social media: Facebook Twitter Instagram Tumblr Youtube Slasher Want some official Merch?! SHOP HERE! *I...

The squad gets cliche by spending Halloween reviewing none other than John Carpenter's classic film HALLOWEEN (1978). In this episode, we discuss: Soundtracks (of course), will Xylia low-ball another classic & the legacy that this iconic film franchise has left in horror! Listen to find out if we award this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY or SLAY! Follow us on all social media: Facebook Twitter Ins...

The squad goes nostalgic with Hocus Pocus (1993). In this episode, we discuss: Children horror movies, the importance of Goffman & the introduction to a new category of rating! Listen to find out if we award this film a nay, OKAY, yay or SLAY! Follow us on all social media: Facebook Twitter Instagram Tumblr Youtube Slasher Want some official Merch?! SHOP HERE! *Intro & Outro Music "So...

The squad loses sleep over Wes Craven's classic slasher, A Nightmare On Elm Street (1984). In this episode, we discuss: Johnny Depp in a crop top, the importance of Wes Craven to the horror community, oh and also JOHNNY DEPP IN A CROP TOP! Listen to find out if we award this film a nay, yay or SLAY! Follow us on all social media: Facebook Twitter Instagram Tumblr Youtube Slasher Want some off...

In our second edition of Movie House Horror, Xylia and Rowan discuss IT: Chapter 2 (2019). Rowan gives you the inside scoop of what it was like to be a part of filming this movie. We also let you know what we thought of the final product! Listen to find out if we award this film a nay, yay or SLAY! Follow us on all social media: Facebook Twitter Instagram Tumblr Youtube Slasher Want some official...

The squad gets classical with The Perfection (2018). In this episode, we discuss: Xylia's architecture preferences, Rowan's hatred of bad soundtracks & Mike trying not to shit himself! Listen to find out if we award this film a nay, yay or SLAY! Follow us on all social media: Facebook Twitter Instagram Tumblr Youtube Slasher Want some official Merch?! SHOP HERE! *Intro & Outro Mu...

The squad goes mumble core with Lace Crater (2015). In this episode, we discuss: Ghost STIs, hipster names, and Xylia's addiction to The SIMS. Listen to find out if we award this film a nay, yay or SLAY! Follow us on all social media: Facebook Twitter Instagram Tumblr Youtube Slasher Want some official Merch?! SHOP HERE! *Intro & Outro Music "Something Wicked" by Ross Bugden (ww...

The squad gets to do our first Patreon Pick ever!!!! #Horrorhound Ashton picked the 1981 cult classic The Evil Dead. In this episode, we discuss: Is this a zombie movie? Does Mike have terrible taste in necklaces? Why is Ashton so freaking awesome?! Listen to find out if we award this film a nay, yay or SLAY! Also, we apologize for the sound quality. We recorded this a couple months ago before we...

The squad gets ready for the high school reunion of a lifetime with Most Likely To Die (2015), and it's a family event! Special guest, Patreon member and Xylia's sister, Cecilee joins us! In this episode, we discuss: Perez Hilton's stellar (sarcasm) acting career, Cecilee's love of torturing us with terrible movies, and if Xylia, a bottle of wine, and blistering heat are a good...