It Slays Podcast

On this episode of NOW SLAYING , Colton & Rowan set their sights on THE GORGE (2025)! Was this the perfect way to cap off our Valentine's? Would we have rathered this were only a romcom? And, what's scarier: the gorge or this runtime!? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer (00:03:43) Synopsis (00:06:31) Review (SP...

On our SIXTH ANNIVERSARY episode, the squad is infected with nostalgia; reminiscing on six years of the show and reviewing YOUR pick, 28 DAYS LATER (2002). Can we make it thirty seconds into the show without a dick joke? After years of recording, do some of us resemble zombies, ourselves? And, did this movie enrage some of us too much to have a civilized discussion? Tune in for an episode of celeb...

On this episode of NOW SLAYING , Colton & Rowan get in the mood with HEART EYES (2025)! Does this new Valentine's horror rival MY BLOODY VALENTINE? Is the chemistry between the two leads palpable? And, are there enough kills to appease the slasher sickos in the audience? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer (00:03:04)...

PATREON PICKS return with a vengeance with Horror Hound James' pick, I SAW THE DEVIL (2010)! Does this film manage to make the truly horrifying beautiful? Is Lee Byung-hun an unabashed heartthrob? And, is there a difference between a horrific movie and a horror movie? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer (00:03:40) Synops...

On this episode of NOW SLAYING , Colton, Gill, & Rowan check out some date night horror with COMPANION (2025)! Was this January release made for us? Is Sophie Thatcher's performance a little too robotic? And, is Jack Quaid every woman's nightmare? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer (00:04:38) Synopsis (00:05:08...

The squad ascends to a higher state of being with Mike's pick, ALTERED STATES (1980)! Is this a Ken Russell masterpiece? Can Gill explain the complex themes to us or is it just all vibes? And, is there any way that this isn't Joe Rogan's favourite movie!? 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...

On this episode of NOW SLAYING , Colton & Rowan take a bite out of the latest Blumhouse release, WOLF MAN ! Has Leigh Whannell revitalized the Universal Monsters? Did some of the jump scares get us? And, after seeing the movie, was the internet's hatred of the creature design warranted? 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 crashes head-on into Rowan's pick, ALIEN 3 (1992)! Was this movie's production or our podcast recording more effectively sabotaged? What'd we think of 'The Dragon' Xenomorph? And, does anyone know if we're discussing the theatrical cut, assembly cut, or special edition? Asking for a friend. Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!...

2024 IS NO MORE. It's time to take a look at THE YEAR AHEAD! In this special episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan are back to break down all of 2025's upcoming horror releases! What are we anticipating? What are we dreading? And, what is Blumhouse doing releasing ALL of those movies!? Films discussed include: WOLF MAN, THE MONKEY, SINNERS, 28 YEARS LATER, M3GAN 2.0, SAW XI, and man...

The squad rings in the new year with Colton's found footage pick, LAKE MUNGO (2008)! Is there more to this one than meets the eye? Did its "mockumentary" filmmaking fool us? And, has Rowan finally been won over by this oft-hated horror subgenre? 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, & Gill writhe with pleasure at the release of Robert Eggers' NOSFERATU ! Is this Eggers' most technically proficient film, yet? Does this score make us want to invest in some real estate of our own? And, most importantly, was the Count's new look seductive enough for Gill? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY,...

Strap in for a jam-packed episode of NOW SLAYING where Colton & Rowan cover 12 horror releases they missed this year! What film is Colton heralding as this year's THE WITCH? Has Rowan decided on the definitive background movie to throw on at a party? And, when did the guys become such pearl-clutchers over a bit of gore? Films discussed include: TERRIFIER 3, I SAW THE TV GLOW, ODDITY, IN A...

The squad returns with a naughty Holiday pick, KRAMPUS (2015)! Does the creature designs succeed in making Christmas spooky? Can a sophomore effort reach the greatness of TRICK R' TREAT? Or, are you better off watching one of the dozen other Krampus films on Tubi to get your fill? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLEIGH! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the...

The squad's holidays come early with Gill's not-so-festive pick, INSIDE (2007)! Did the New French Extremism make Rowan's heart grow three sizes? Is the nonsense in the last half enough to land this on the naughty list? And, what more can we ask for than a CGI baby?! 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...

The squad vamps on about Mike's pick, DAUGHTERS OF DARKNESS (1971)! Has Gill been waiting her whole damn life to review a lesbian vampire movie? Is this "style over substance" or does that even matter? And… HOW ABOUT THAT SCORE!? 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 (00:01:34) Tr...

NOW SLAYING RETURNS with Colton & Rowan discussing  SMILE 2 & HERETIC ! Did SMILE 2 dance its way to the top of our 2024 lists? Was Hugh Grant born to play the villainous psycho in HERETIC? And, what's scarier to Colton: theological debates or workplace injury? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Smile 2 : Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer (00:05...

The squad is joined by film critic Willow Catelyn Maclay to discuss Rowan's pick, A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 3: DREAM WARRIORS (1987)! Is this the highlight of the series? Should every horror movie have a metal soundtrack? And, what do we think of Freddy's comedic era? 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 Consumi...

The squad joins The Cult of Thorn and celebrates the year's festivities with HALLOWEEN: THE CURSE OF MICHAEL MYERS (1995)! There's no way a franchise can go off the rails in its sixth instalment, right? Was this a proper goodbye to Dr. Loomis? And, what was Paul Rudd thinking!? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) What We Be...

Colton holds his breath as the squad discusses his pick, DON'T BREATHE (2016)! Was this a successful follow up to Fede's EVIL DEAD remake? How great is that sound design? And two words: TURKEY. BASTER. 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 (00:01:46) Trailer (00:19:31) Synopsis/First E...

The squad invites drag performer Nicole (AKA Mia Moore) to practise some witchcraft with Gill's pick, THE CRAFT (1996)! What about this film gives it such cult status? Is this the playbook to Gill's youth? And, just HOW 90s is this cast!? 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 (00:01:39...

On this episode of NOW SLAYING , Colton, Rowan, & Coltwan devour a side of shrimp and discuss the new body horror experience, THE SUBSTANCE ! Did this movie pump it up? Is "Coralie" the new Cronenberg? And, what were the moments nasty enough to make us wince? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer (00:04:43) Synops...

On this episode of NOW SLAYING , Rowan & Gill speak about Blumhouse's remake of SPEAK NO EVIL ! Does the remake hold up to the original? Is this another unhinged James McAvoy performance? And, have these two ever been further apart on a film? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer (00:07:38) Synopsis (00:08:08) Review (...

The squad pieces together their thoughts on Horror Hound Trevor's PATREON PICK , FRANKENSTEIN (1931)! Just what makes this a stone cold classic? How did they bring such an iconic monster to life? And, does anyone dare to say that this was just mid? 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 They Picked It (0...

On this episode of NOW SLAYING , Rowan & Gill reflect on the importance of family with A24's THE FRONT ROOM ! Is this a horror movie or more of a true-to-life thriller? Can these other Eggers brothers live up to Robert? And, a rant in the middle of the review about the youth in movie theatres? WHY NOT!? 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 travel to the afterlife to talk BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE ! Is Tim Burton so back? Can Micheal Keaton recapture the magic of his original performance? And, do we have another franchise juggernaut on our hands? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer (00:04:10) Synopsis (00:04:40) Re...