It Slays Podcast

On this episode of NOW SLAYING , Colton and his fingers, Gill & Rowan, don their best track suits and discuss 28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE ! Does the filmmaking surpass the previous instalment? Is this the most demented entry in the series? And, does this movie still meet Gill's dong quota!? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:0...

The squad boards up the windows & doors and discuss Gill's pick, NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD (1968)! Does a film from the 60s still feel fresh today? Were some of us ashamed to have not seen such an iconic movie? And, is Ben justified in punching everyone!? 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 Pick...

On this episode of NOW SLAYING , Colton & Rowan go bananas for PRIMATE ! Is this the best looking chimpanzee since MVP? Has Ben ever seen a jaw he doesn't want to rip? And, why does the score slap THIS HARD!? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer (00:04:58) Synopsis (00:05:27) Review (SPOILER FREE) (00:05:50) Review (S...

Colton & Rowan return with a very special episode, NOW SLAYING: LATER TO THE SLAUGHTER —a laidback review discussion of 10 HORROR FILMS we missed in 2025! Was 2025 a strong year for horror or mid AF? Did the guys see some things that made their jaws drop? And, is Tubi now everyone's favourite streaming service?  Covering FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S 2, GOOD BOY, DEAD MAIL, BONE LAKE, MATC...

The squad gets their dusters on and rides into the new year with Mike's pick, NEAR DARK (1987)! Just how influential is this western vampire flick? Does Bill Paxton give the performance of a lifetime? And, is this just an ALIENS reunion tour? Tune in to find out if we have this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!  CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) What We Been Consuming?/Why We Picked It (00:02:27...

On this episode of NOW SLAYING , Rowan & Gill obey the voices in their heads and discuss SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT (2025)! Does this embrace the camp of the original films? Is Rohan rehashing the same character from HALLOWEEN ENDS? And, are "dark passengers" getting a little played out!? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00...

The squad gets ready for our Holiday bash with CHRISTMAS EVIL (1980)! What does this and TAXI DRIVER have in common? Is Harry a little too obsessed with Santa? And, did THAT ending launch us into complete euphoria? Tune in to find out if we have this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLEIGH!  CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) What We Been Consuming?/Why We Picked It (00:01:45) Trailer (00:45:51) Synopsis/F...

The squad hits the slopes to talk about FROZEN (2010). Do we think we could have easily gotten down from this lift? Does this script scream 2010s? And, bones and wolves, the best combination!? 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 (00:02:03) Trailer (00:51:40) Synopsis/First Experiences (00:51:5...

The squad embraces the resident A24 fanboy's pick with UNDER THE SKIN (2014)! Does the undercover filming style make this even more creepy? Are men really just the problem here? And, wait… Did Colton only choose this to look at some boobs!? 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 (00:01:56) T...

On this episode of NOW SLAYING , Colton & Rowan trip out over KEEPER (2025)! Is Osgood Perkins' quality dipping after 3 movies in 1.5 years? For an original folk horror tale, does it make much sense? And, what they gonna do with a neck that long!? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer (00:04:04) Synopsis (00:04:35) Rev...

On this episode of NOW SLAYING , Rowan & Gill make a monster out of GDT's FRANKENSTEIN (2025)! Is this passion project electric? Does Jacob Elordi breathe new life into this iconic creature? And, what's scarier: reanimated flesh or CGI wolves!? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer (00:04:11) Synopsis (00:05:30) R...

The squad is SO BACK to discuss the film that helped bring vampires back into the light— INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE (1994)! Does Kirsten Dunst give the ultimate child performance? Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise, power couple? And, will Mike's power even let him record this episode!? 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 Con...

On this episode of NOW SLAYING , Colton & Rowan tackle another DOUBLE FEATURE , this time it's BLACK PHONE 2 & SHELBY OAKS ! Do both of these movies mash well-known movies together to make something new? Did Ethan Hawke enjoy returning as "The Grabber" from the comfort of his home? And, if even for just a moment, did we get a ghost directing job from Zach Snyder!? Tune in to...

The squad rocks their best bedhead to go 90s with HALLOWEEN H2O: 20 YEARS LATER (1998)! Is this an amazing 90s cast? Is this overrated as a Halloween movie or criminally underrated? And, how about that CGI mask!? 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 (00:01:49) Trailer (00:35:00) Synopsis/First...

On this episode of NOW SLAYING , Rowan forces Mike & Gill to talk about a DOUBLE FEATURE of THE STRANGERS: CHAPTER 2 & VICIOUS ! Does Gill hate Rowan for making her watch both STRANGERS movies? Does Mike hate Rowan for making him watch VICIOUS? Is this just an episode of hating Rowan!? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: The Strangers: Chapter 2 :...

On this episode of NOW SLAYING , Rowan, Mike, & Gill are back with a DOUBLE FEATURE of HIM & V/H/S/HALLOWEEN (2025)! Does Justin Tipping live up to Jordan Peele's expectations of HIM? Does V/H/S HALLOWEEN give off the right vibes for spooky season? Or, are both of these more style over substance? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: HIM : Theme...

The squad tries to avoid the Sumatran rat monkeys while talking about Mike's pick, DEAD ALIVE AKA BRAINDEAD (1992). Are the practical effects to die for? Does Rowan think this is better than LOTR? And, will we ever look at creamy soup the same again!? 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 (...

On this episode of NOW SLAYING , Rowan, Mike, Gill and special guest Kevin give you a DOUBLE FEATURE of WITCHBOARD (2025) & NIGHT OF THE REAPER ! Was WITCHBOARD boring? Did NIGHT OF THE REAPER get us in the mood for spooky season? And, does the practical effects make or break these films? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Witchboard : Theme/Intro (00...

The squad makes a spectacle of Colton's pick, NOPE (2022). Does Peele return with a film as good as GET OUT? Can we get on-board with a creature like Jean Jacket? And, saddle up folks, are we in for the much-coveted quadruple SLAY!? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NEIGH, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) What We Been Consuming?/Why We Picked It (00:02:32) Trailer...

The squad gets ready for auditions with Rowan’s pick, CURTAINS (1983). Is this another Canadian slasher classic? Did this feel like two separate films, and why? And, how many weird quirks about Rowan are we going to learn this episode!? 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 (00:02:14) Trailer (0...

On this episode of NOW SLAYING , Rowan & Gill take a good hard look in the mirror and watch THE CONJURING: LAST RITES ! Does this movie warrant a 2+ hour runtime? Is this a satisfying conclusion to the Warren's story? And, what is The Conjuring's issue with Pennsylvania?! Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer (00:...

The squad hits the stage with special guest Willow Catelyn Maclay for Gill's pick, PERFECT BLUE (1997). How influential is this film? Did they predict where inteternet culture was going? And, does the mere thought of ice picks make Rowan cringe? 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:...

The squad gets surgical with Mike's pick, DEAD RINGERS (1988). Does this live up to its critical reception? How do we feel about brother swapping? And, is this nightmare fuel for all woman? 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 (00:02:43) Trailer (00:44:24) Synopsis/First Experiences (00:44...

On this episode of NOW SLAYING , Colton, Rowan, & Gill Naruto-run to theatres to review WEAPONS ! Is Cregger's latest a huge step up from BARBARIAN? Does such an intriguing premise stick the landing? And, most importantly, were we scared? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer (00:03:39) Synopsis (00:04:09) Review (SPOI...

On this episode of NOW SLAYING , Colton & Gill come together to review the new NEON release, TOGETHER ! Is this another body horror heavy-hitter? Did the real-life romance make that one scene really stick in our minds? Or, embarrassingly enough, does this climax early? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer (00:03:49) Synops...