It Slays Podcast

On this episode of NOW SLAYING , Rowan & Gill bend to the algorithm and discuss Blumhouse's AFRAID ! Is this a cautionary tale for the future of AI? Has Blumhouse finally made another horror banger? And, just how many plots will this movie not finish? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer (00:04:34) Synopsis (00:05:04)...

The squad gets obscure without Colton by viewing Mike's pick, I'M DANGEROUS TONIGHT (1990)! Can Tobe Hooper raise this past being just a TV movie? Is this the most fun Dee Walace has ever had? And, what lengths did we have to go to even find a copy to watch!? 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, & Gill lace up their Reebok high tops and race to theatres for the latest release in the "Alien" franchise, ALIEN: ROMULUS ! Did it live up to fan expectations? Was there enough gore on display for a Fede film? Or, is this Disney-fication the death of the franchise as we know it? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY...

The squad continues to celebrate (or loathe) JAWGUST with Colton's pick, LAKE PLACID (1999)! Did this attempt at a 90s JAWS work? Does this film hate women? And, do we sense some sexual tension between the boys!? 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 (00:02:28) Trailer (00:25:57) Synopsis/F...

On this episode of NOW SLAYING , Colton & Rowan venture to the Alps to checkout Neon's latest, CUCKOO ! Were we along for the ride or were the twists a little too… Cuckoo? Is this one of the oddest monsters we've seen in recent memory? And, who gave the better performance: Dan Stevens or Clive Owen? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/I...

This time on NOW SLAYING , Colton & Rowan cover all exits with M. Night's latest, TRAP ! Is this the ultimate girl dad horror movie? Did the trailer set us up for disappointment? Or, has Shyamalan finally won Rowan over? 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) Synopsis (00:04:09) Review (SPOILER FREE) (00:04:2...

The squad makes waves as they discuss the ICONIC creature feature, JAWS (1975)! Has anyone heard of this "Spielberg" guy? Do sharks deserve all the hate they get? And, is watching this on your phone while riding the bus the ultimate way to enjoy a summer blockbuster!? 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 lace up & go to dance school with Luca Guadagnino’s remake of, SUSPIRIA (2018)! Was Colton COMPLETELY OKAY with the run time of this film? Does it live up to the original classic? And, did Rowan really break a 5 year streak!? 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 (00:02:02) Trailer...

On this episode of NOW SLAYING , Colton, Mike, & Gill investigate Oz Perkins' highly anticipated, LONGLEGS ! Does the film live up to its marketing campaign? Is this a mystery we wanted to solve? And, is another unhinged Nic Cage performance the only way to get Mike on a Now Slaying? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trail...

The squad get back to doing a PATREON PICK , with Dan's choice, THE TAKING OF DEBORAH LOGAN (2014)! Should Mike have judged this book by it's cover? Does this found footage film win over the haters? And, was the whole point of this pick to torture Gill? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer (00:03:27) Synopsis/First E...

On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan soak in the conclusion to Ti West's trilogy with MAXXXINE (2024)! Did they save the best for last? Or, did they get it all wrong? And wait… Why did Gill crash the party when we were so close to the end!? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer (00:03:31) Synopsis (00:04:01)...

The squad gets psychedelic and discusses Mike’s musical pick of BELLADONNA OF SADNESS (1973)! Is there shades of Pink Floyd’s The Wall here? Does the animation still hold up? How well does this pair with a Denny’s breakfast? 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 (00:02:31) Trailer (00:41:52) Syn...

Colton & Rowan are back with another DOUBLE FEATURE! This time, the guys are checking out THE EXORCISM & A QUIET PLACE: DAY ONE (2024)! Does Russell Crowe deliver some early 2000s scares? Can a prequel recreate the magic of the original? And did either of these films WOW us? Tune in to find out if we gave these films a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: The Exorcism : Theme/Intro (00:00:00...

In this very special episode for PRIDE MONTH , Rowan interviews Gill, Mike & special guest Willow Catelyn Maclay to discuss the importance of horror to the LGBTQ+ experience and how their respective communities relate to them. They also give everyone their top 5 picks for pride! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Gill Interview (00:00:47) Willow Interview (00:20:47) Mike Interview (00:35:35) Out...

The squad rounds off PRIDE MONTH by covering the cult classic, THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW (1975)! What is the one circumstance that Gill would give herself to Tim Curry? What are our favourite and least favourite songs? And, what does this movie mean to queer canon? 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 check out Ishana Night Shyamalan's debut film, THE WATCHERS (2024)! Does Ishana continue the Shyamalan tradition of twist endings? Did we like the inclusion of Irish folklore? Or, was this barely even 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 (00:03:32) Synopsi...

The squad kicks off PRIDE MONTH by getting creepy… Pasta, that is! As we're covering Jane Schoenbrun's WE'RE ALL GOING TO THE WORLD'S FAIR (2021)! Does this film have a deeper message or is it just a vibe? Have we found the strongest soundtrack since IT FOLLOWS? And, can the boomers on 'cast relate to the youngins' time on the Internet? Tune in to find out if we gave...

Mike takes his birthday off, so the squad invites Anthony Nicastro back to play a game of BODIES BODIES BODIES (2022)! Is the music in this daddy as fuck? Can this whodunnit hold up on multiple viewings? Did we ruin the month Colton had been waiting for?! 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 (0...

Colton & Rowan try to remain positive while discussing THE STRANGERS: CHAPTER 1 (2024)! Does this film have anything unique to say? Will this disturb people as much as the original? And, did a hate crime occur during Colton's screening?! Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer (00:04:29) Synopsis (00:04:59) Review (SPOIL...

The squad starts MAY24 without resident A24 bro Colton and discusses IN FABRIC (2018)! How divided will everyone be about this film? Is this pretentious or just pure cinema? And did Colton miss this one on purpose? 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) Trailer (00:32:44) Synopsis/Firs...

Rowan and Gill do it for the Gen Z astrology babies by discussing new teen horror film TAROT (2024)! Can this do justice to the legacy of 90s horror films? Does this film understand the difference between tarot and horoscopes? And, could Rowan see anything in this damn film? Tune in to find out if we gave these films a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer (00:06:37) Sy...

Rowan takes over hosting duties and is joined by Gill for a streaming DOUBLE FEATURE of INFESTED and HUMANE! Is this the year for fantastic feature debuts? Does Infested have Rowan giddy for the upcoming Evil Dead? And, does Gill think Caitlin Cronenberg lives up to the family name? Tune in to find out if we gave these films a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Infested : Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Tr...

The squad embraces the chaos of APRIL GHOULS and ends the month with a BIGGGG pick—TROLL (1986)! Is this non-ironically the best Harry Potter movie? How is the cast this stacked? And what about THAT musical number?! 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 (00:01:30) Trailer (00:32:37) Synopsis/Fir...

Colton & Rowan practice their pliés and jeté into theatres for Radio Silence's latest, ABIGAIL (2024)! Did modern movie marketing ruin the "twist?" Has Colton come around on Melissa Barrera? And, are these takes going to drive a stake through the heart of Horror Hounds everywhere? Probably. Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro...

The squad kicks off APRIL GHOULS with a big one, BEETLEJUICE (1988)! Dune VS Beetlejuice, who has the best sandworms? Was this the role of a lifetime for Michael Keaton? And there is no way Colton can hate this movie, right? 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 (00:46:07) Syn...