It Slays Podcast

The squad makes Mike so angry that he doesn't even show up for the return of JAWGUST with Rowan's pick, ALLIGATOR (1980). Has Ramón won over our hearts? Do the practical effects make up for some awkward pacing? And, what's scarier: a creature feature or male pattern baldness? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) What We...

On this episode of NOW SLAYING , Gill & Rowan get their fishing fashion on and discuss I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER (2025). Did the world need another requel? What franchise is this film YET AGAIN copying? And, do the legacy characters end up hurting their legacy? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer (00:04:50) Synopsis...

The squad gets committed watching Colton's pick, GOTHIKA (2003). Did Colton screw up and pick a good-bad movie? What about this one screams that it's a 2000s flick? And, do we have our own ghost named Mike that sent in a corrupted audio file!? Sadly. 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...

On this episode of NOW SLAYING , Colton & Rowan are reborn with JURASSIC WORLD: REBIRTH ! Does Gareth Edwards take the franchise to new heights? How does Rowan feel about "Dolores?" And, can the D-Rex bring JURASSIC WORLD'S bite back?! Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer (00:04:14) Synopsis (00:04:44) Revie...

The squad heads on a family vacation in the desert with Gill's pick, THE HILLS HAVE EYES (2006). Is this a formative film for all of us? Is THAT scene still as horrifying as it was all those years ago? And, exactly how did 13-year-old Colton see this one in theatres!? 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?/W...

On this episode of NOW SLAYING , Colton & Rowan take in a DOUBLE FEATURE of DANGEROUS ANIMALS & 28 YEARS LATER ! With DANGEROUS ANIMALS, did JAWGUST come early? Was 28 YEARS LATER worth the 23-year wait? And, which movie made Colton run out of the theatre in horror? The answer may surprise you. Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Dangerous Animals...

Rowan and Mike visit the carnival and wrap up PRIDE MONTH with Mike's pick, MULTIPLE MANIACS (1970). How important is John Waters to cinema and the LGBTQ+ movement? Was Divine's screen presence really larger than life? And, is this a film you can watch over and over again, or is it more of a one and done? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme...

While Colton chases girthy icebergs, the squad kicks PRIDE MONTH off with Rowan's pick, RAW (2016). Are we finding it hard to see why this is on so many pride lists? What films did we see a connective tissue to this? And, do the French know how to open a film or what!? 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?/...

On this episode of NOW SLAYING , Colton & Rowan transfer their souls to theatres to checkout BRING HER BACK ! Do the Philippou brothers have another modern classic on their hands? Was this the goriest film we've seen in years? And, does this feature another all-time Sally Hawkins performance? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:...

On this episode of NOW SLAYING , Gill & Rowan relive their highschool days with FEAR STREET: PROM QUEEN ! Is this the worst attempt at 80s nostalgia? Will there be another FEAR STREET entry after this one? And, just how much would've Colton hated this movie? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer (00:05:59) Synopsis (00...

The squad tucks themselves into bed with Colton's pick, GOODNIGHT MOMMY (2014). Has Colton picked an international banger? How did Gill think this stood up against the American remake? And, was the violence in this enough to make even Rowan wince!? 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:...

On this episode of NOW SLAYING , Colton & Rowan have a premonition of a great episode discussing FINAL DESTINATION: BLOODLINES ! Is the opening set piece worth the price of admission, alone? Should they have swapped the main characters? And most importantly, WHAT ARE THE COOL KILLS?! Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer (0...

On this episode of NOW SLAYING , Gill & Rowan head to Kettle Springs to see about this CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD ! Does Rowan feel old AF? Does this have enough to make it memorable? And, will Gill ever get the title correct?! Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer (00:04:17) Synopsis (00:04:47) Review (SPOILER FREE) (00:05:36) R...

Colton splits town before having to talk about Gill's pick, CREEPSHOW (1982). Are King & Romero a winning combination? Do a couple segments feel out of place? And, are Mike and Rowan disgusted by some of Gill's takes? 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 (00:01:28) Trailer (00:48:...

On this episode of NOW SLAYING , Colton & Rowan wendi-go to theatres to check out UNTIL DAWN! Are the guys fans of the game? Was this a faithful adaptation of the source material? And, just how great were those practical effects?! Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer (00:09:10) Synopsis (00:09:40) Review (SPOILER FREE) (00...

Gill leaves THE BOYS to unravel the mystery of Mike's pick, TENEBRAE (1982). Does this whodunnit have enough twists and turns? Is the score a certified BANGER? And, is it a little inappropriate for three dudes to discuss all these murdered babes so gleefully!? 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 Pi...

On this episode of NOW SLAYING , Colton & Rowan head to their nearest juke joint to discuss Ryan Coogler's SINNERS ! Is this the best original horror film we've seen in years? Is Michael B. Jordan up to the task of playing both Stackhouse twins? And, what do the guys know about an Irish jig?! Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (0...

The squad with guest Anthony Nicastro make Colton all nostalgic with Rowan's pick, THE LOST WORLD: JURASSIC PARK (1997). Is this more of a horror movie than the original? Are the CGI effects convincing? And, should we have fed Mike to the compys for his bad takes? 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 W...

On this episode of NOW SLAYING , Colton & Rowan celebrate the life and DEATH OF A UNICORN ! Were all of the good jokes in the trailer? Can the creature effects rival JURASSIC PARK? And, wait... Is this the shortest episode of NOW SLAYING ever? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer (00:04:41) Synopsis (00:05:11) Review (SPOI...

The squad catches an international flight to South Korea to talk about Colton's pick, THE HOST (2006). Can we see Bong Joon Ho's greatness in this film? Is the creature design iconic? And, can Rowan muster anything nice to say? 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 (00:01:58) Trailer (...

On this episode of NOW SLAYING , Colton & Rowan attend an immersive listening party for A24's OPUS ! Is Mark Anthony Green's directorial debut showing too much of his influences? Are we bigger fans of Ayo Edebiri or John Malkovich? And, for a movie about music, does the music bang? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Tr...

The squad gets just what they wished for at the end of the rainbow—a chance to review LEPRECHAUN IN THE HOOD (2000). Can this movie made by a bunch of white dudes not be a little racist? Does Ice-T have the slightest chance of matching Warwick's energy? And, is Lep in the hood and up to no good? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Contest Winner/Theme...

On this episode of NOW SLAYING , Gill & Rowan tap into their inner kid to discuss NIGHT OF THE ZOOPOCALYPSE (2025) ! Can a Clive Barker kids movie work? How many awesome horror movie refrences can we find? And, is the score a certified banger? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer (00:03:12) Synopsis (00:03:36) Review (SPOI...

The squad reunites with friend of the pod Willow Catelyn Maclay to smoke super crack and discuss Gill's pick, FRANKENHOOKER (1990). Is this high art or Tubi trash? Is there a solid case for feminist themes? And, can there ever be too many exploding women? 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...

On this episode of NOW SLAYING , Colton & Rowan turn the key for THE MONKEY (2025) ! Is Osgood Perkins back with another hit? Is there enough carnage to please gore-or hounds? And, what does this and MALIGNANT have in common? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer (00:04:00) Synopsis (00:04:30) Review (SPOILER FREE) (00:04:4...