It's Only a Podcast - A Horror Movie Review Show

Christian and Ian are being reminded that they are one. Our new release review is of a buzzy body horror movie, THE SUBSTANCE. Our other 2024 review is of the pop star-focused sequel, SMILE 2. We also discuss Tubi, dad brain, and a particularly terrifying way to eat seafood. Timestamps 24:07 The Substance review 50:39 Smile 2 review We'd love to hear your thoughts, questions, or any requests you h...

Christian and Ian are back from their brat summer. We stepped away for a few months, but now we are back! We share some updates on what we've been up to and share some thoughts on the movies we watched, including- Longlegs, Maxxxine, A Quiet Place: Day One and more. We also discuss Pepto Bismal, TikTok challenges, and Moo Deng. We'd love to hear your thoughts, questions, or any requests you have....

Christian and Ian are naming caves after each other. We welcome back Miriam Geiger to join us for our new release review of a reboot that plays more like a shot-for-shot remake, THE STRANGERS: CHAPTER 1. Then, we conclude our Road to Terror series and talk about one of our favorites, a claustrophobic violent trip about a group of women lost in caves, THE DESCENT. We also discuss wishbones, product...

  Christian and Ian are in a cabin plotting each other's murders. Our new release review is for an astrology and tarot deck based horror movie, TAROT. Then, we continue our Road to Terror series and talk about a horror comedy about a violent marriage, THE TRIP. We also discuss halitosis, pool balls, and being attracted to Josh Hartnett. Timestamps 22:27 Tarot review 50:39 The Trip review We'd love...

Christian and Ian are practicing their ballet (but not their vampirism). Our new release review is for a horror comedy from the directors of Ready or Not, ABIGAIL. Then, we continue our Road to Terror series and talk about a would-be classic creep kids movie, WHO CAN KILL A CHILD?. We also discuss typewriters, Alex Garland, and being attracted to Dan Stevens. Timestamps 29:59 Abigail review 56:47...

Christian and Ian are watching movies instead of solar eclipses. Our new release review is for another spooky pregnant nun movie, THE FIRST OMEN. Then, we continue our Road to Terror series and talk about a scary Australian you don't want to meet when you have car trouble in WOLF CREEK. We also discuss spiders, adjectives, and Miley Cyrus. Timestamps 36:08 The First Omen review 1:05:13 Wolf Creek...

Christian and Ian are broadcasting from the top of Mount Everest. Our new release review is for Sydney Sweeney's pregnant nun movie, IMMACULATE. Then, we continue our Road to Terror series and talk about a grief-filled trip to Italy in DON'T LOOK NOW. We also discuss Sister Act, umbilical cords, and spending 7 minutes in Heaven. Timestamps 20:41 Immaculate review 38:58 Immaculate spoilers start 51...

Christian and Ian are begging Jeff Wadlow to stop. Our new release review is for an absolute disgrace of modern horror filmmaking, IMAGINARY. Then, we continue our Road to Terror series and talk about a meditative ghost story from Laos, THE LONG WALK. We also discuss Dolly Parton, bracelets, and Bing Bong from Inside Out. Timestamps 34:41 Imaginary review 58:56 The Long Walk review 1:07:34 The Lon...

Christian and Elle are ready to compare Terrifier and Scooby-Doo so you don't have to.     Our new release review is for a directorial debut that tells the story of Final Girl after escaping a kidnapping, SOMEWHERE QUIET. Then, we conclude our miniseries Little Freak Movies for Freaks and talk about the all the crap Art the Clown is up to in TERRIFIER. We also discuss Mean Girls, Macklemore, and B...

Christian and Elle are using magical tanning beds.     Our new release review celebrates the return of Diablo Cody to the horror genre for the creature feature comedy, LISA FRANKENSTEIN. Then, we continue the miniseries Little Freak Movies for Freaks and talk about the lonely creeps and freaks in MAY. We also discuss The Black Phone surprise spoilers, penguins drinking coffee, and wife privilege....

Christian and Elle are in a spiritual basement.     We welcome back Elle Willers (Disaster Baby) as fill-in cohost while Ian starts another year with travel. Our new release(ish) review celebrates the theatrical release of the black and white version of GODZILLA MINUS ONE. Then, we launch a new miniseries called Little Freak Movies for Freaks and talk about the home invasion and general creepiness...

Christian and Elle really hate cops.   At the end of each Overkill episode we answer the question- are we still in on this franchise or is it overkill? We conclude our series by reviewing SPIRAL: FROM THE BOOK OF SAW. We dig into the second attempt at a reboot, the new cast, and the return to franchise roots. We also discuss deer, Bo Burnham, and the origin story for Billy the Puppet.  We'd love t...

Christian and Ian are doing some water therapy.     We welcome back Robert Gassaway (The Flicksation Podcast) to transition into a new year of horror offerings. Our first 2024 new release review is for a killer pool movie from Blumhouse, NIGHT SWIM. Then, we continue our Road to Terror series and talk about some all time travel nightmares in HOSTEL. We also discuss Game of Thrones spoilers, boners...

Christian and Elle are ready to speed run some Saw traps.   At the end of each Overkill episode we answer the question- are we still in on this franchise or is it overkill? We continue our series by reviewing JIGSAW. We dig into the first attempt at a reboot, only one recurring character, and the clean aesthetics. We also discuss Facebook polls, Machine Gun Kelly and Geriatric millennials.  We'd l...

Christian and Ian share their most diverse lists yet.  We rundown 3 lists- Best 6 of 2023, Worst 6 of 2023, and Top 6 "new to me" horror movies. It was an unpredictable and at times frustrating year for horror and we deep dive into as many films and themes as possible. We offer a State of the Genre Address for the coming year, check in on notable franchises, and highlight some of the biggest and s...

Christian and Elle refuse to pull out any of their teeth.   At the end of each Overkill episode we answer the question- are we still in on this franchise or is it overkill? We continue our series by reviewing SAW 3D. We dig into the world building, the return of Dr. Gordon, and wrapping up storylines for some main characters. We also discuss waffles, wet dreams, and our preferred Saw trap wardrobe...

Christian and Ian need their little treats.     Our new release review is for a new holiday-themed Norwegian horror movie, THERE'S SOMETHING IN THE BARN. Then, we continue our Road to Terror series and talk about an absolute nightmare town in the Australian Outback in   WAKE IN FRIGHT. We also discuss lutefisk, pumpkin bread, and Love Actually. Timestamps 15:44 There's Something In the Barn review...

Christian and Elle actually recorded this episode in an abandoned zoo.   At the end of each Overkill episode we answer the question- are we still in on this franchise or is it overkill? We continue our series by reviewing SAW 6. We dig into the social commentary, flashbacks, and some iconic traps. We also discuss James Cameron, Star Wars, and Lord of the Rings (in less than flattering terms).  We'...

Christian and Ian are climbing staircases to nowhere.  We love a good haunted house, always have, so now it's time for us to name our all-time favorites for you. Cozy up and listen as we go through classic spooky dwellings, recent iconic homes, and sneak in a couple choices that only we would choose. We also share some of our scary house memories, discuss irl haunted houses, and we (OBVIOUSLY) tak...

Christian and Elle love a good enemies to lovers story.   At the end of each Overkill episode we answer the question- are we still in on this franchise or is it overkill? We continue our series by reviewing SAW 5. We dig into the the all-consuming fanfic reading of this movie, the consistently entertaining traps, and the boring batch of victims. We also discuss blood math, evangelical Christians,...

Christian and Ian are really like an unkindness of ravens.     Our new release review is for a new holiday-themed slasher from Eli Roth, THANKSGIVING. Then, we continue our Road to Terror series and talk about a magic-filled found footage movie set in Paris, AS ABOVE, SO BELOW. We also discuss Boston accents, labradoodles, and a naked choir. Timestamps 32:22 Thanksgiving review 1:06:21 As Above, S...

Christian and Elle know there is no such thing as a private conversation.   At the end of each Overkill episode we answer the question- are we still in on this franchise or is it overkill? We continue our series by reviewing SAW 4. We dig into the reasons the convoluted plot, the new protege, and the more deserving victims. We also discuss the Gilmore Girl, Owen Wilson, and lips.  We'd love to hea...

Christian and Ian are naming all the rules, and then breaking them.     Our new release review is for a possession movie with a twist, WHEN EVIL LURKS. Then, we launch our Road to Terror series and talk about a 90s slasher sequel set in the Bahamas, I STILL KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER. We also discuss flossing, postules, and fish marriage. Timestamps 22:13 When Evil Lurks review 46:05 When Evil...

Christian and Elle are not live, laugh, and loving to their fullest.  At the end of each Overkill episode we answer the question- are we still in on this franchise or is it overkill? We continue our series by reviewing SAW 3. We dig into the reasons the central victim is being tested, if this is the grossest entry in the franchise, and the bold ending. We also discuss the World Series, tanks, and...

Christian and Ian are celebrating a milestone.     We kick off the episode with three (3!) big announcements. Then, our new release review is for Mike Flanagan's latest miniseries, THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER. Then, we conclude our Mommie Nature Dearest series and talk about another classic 90s creature feature, LAKE PLACID. We also discuss ACAB, star signs, and Kit Harrington. Timestamps 32:28...