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

Christian and Ian cannot find their Jane Fonda workout tape, and they are very upset about it.  For this episode, we check out foreign horror cinema new and old to get our pre-Halloween festivities going. For our new film review, we check out the Iran-set Djinn movie, UNDER THE SHADOW. As a Spooky Month treat we have Big Al Robinson (AKA The Listman) send in his Top 3 Slasher Killers for our Thril...

Christian and Ian are blissfully aware that these days you gotta have a sequel.  This episode continues our Overkill series in which we watch all the entries of an established horror franchise. In each episode we try to answer the question- are you still in on this franchise, or at this point is it overkill? We are currently on part 2 of the series and discussing SCREAM 2. We try and put ourselves...

Christian and Ian are definitely not dressing up as clowns and wandering through the forest.  For this episode, we are trapped for 12 hours to discuss Rob Zombie's latest spooky month offering, 31. For our Thrill List segment, we catch you up on our #31DaysofHalloween film fest and list our Top 3 Movies to get you in the Mood for Halloween. Finally, for our Movie from the Crypt segment we discuss...

Christian and Ian are running upstairs when they should be going out the front door.  This episode is the launch of a new series in which we watch all the entries of an established horror franchise. In each episode we try to answer the question- are you still in on this franchise, or at this point is it overkill? For the inaugural run of the Overkill series we are discussing the SCREAM franchise....

Christian and Ian are reunited, and they need new faces. For this episode, we trek out into the woods and discuss Adam Wingard's reboot/sequel BLAIR WITCH. For our Thrill List segment we name our Top 3 Mad Doctors from horror movies. Finally, our Movie from the Crypt is the French horror classic, EYES WITHOUT A FACE, which advanced h ow films portrayed gore onscreen. We also discuss the possibilit...

Christian and Ian invite a guest over for a slumber party with watermelons and killer pianos. For this episode, we are joined by Jericho Cerrona (The Third Act Podcast, SymbioticReviews.com ) to discuss the trapped-in-a-house-while-being-hunted-by-a-blind-person movie, DON'T BREATHE. Then, we dig into Jericho's Horrigin Story to hear about his earliest horror movie memories and what his connection...

Christian and Ian return decades later to find a sleazy manager at their motel.  This special episode serves as an announcement of a new venture for the It's Only a Podcast team called Overkill. We will be going through a horror franchise front to back for the Overkill episodes. Head to our Twitter profile now (@ItsOnlyaPodcast) and cast your vote for one of the 4 franchises- Friday the 13th, Hall...

Christian and Ian check into the Overlook Hotel, but they don't check out. For this episode, we take our first stab at discussing TV shows by discussing the Netflix hit, STRANGER THINGS. For out returning Thrill List segment we list our Top 3 Scary TV Shows. Finally, our Movie from the Crypt comes from the mind of Stephen King, a source of influence for Stranger Things, and we discuss Stanley Kubr...

Christian and Ian eat pancakes with the lights on. For this very special episode, we start off by eating, enjoying and discussing all things pancakes. For the new film review we discuss LIGHTS OUT and the short film it was based on. Then, we debut a new segment, Red Plate Special, and spend as little time as possible talking about DEAD AND BREAKFAST. Finally, we discuss the modern classic, THE BLA...

Christian and Ian are trapped in a hotel room, fighting a hallucinated infestation... and arguing about it.  For this episode, we invite a new guest, Tyler, to discuss a Tarantino influenced, crazy guy in the desert movie, CARNAGE PARK. For our Horrigin Story segment, we ask Tyler about his earliest horror memories and why he is still a fan of the genre. Finally, Tyler chooses our Movie from the C...

Christian and Ian could not be more excited to celebrate this Horrorth of July by reviewing an unholy trilogy of new release horror movies. First up is Nicolas Winding Refn's stab at horror with his stylish model slasher, THE NEON DEMON. Then, we wade out into the water with Blake Lively and discuss the shark attack movie, THE SHALLOWS. Finally, we are in full blown franchise mode to discuss the p...

Christian and Ian embrace their inner animal and go for a naked, moonlit walk in the bayou.  For this episode, we discuss one of the biggest horror events of the year, James Wan's latest haunted house movie, THE CONJURING 2. For our Thrill List segment we list our Top 3 Horror Humanimals. Finally, for our Movie from the Crypt segment, we dig into the 1982 remake of CAT PEOPLE. After listening to t...

Christian and Ian ponder what it would be like to be in a loveless marriage with Kevin Bacon.  For this episode, we are joined by a guest, Dash Kwiatkowski, to discuss the Native American ghost movie, THE DARKNESS, and attempt to uncover just some of the many problematic elements. For the middle segment, Dash shares his Horrigin Story and discusses his earliest horror memories and why he is still...

Christian and Ian's cat is missing, but recording a podcast will reveal the truth. For the new film review we check out the claustrophobic Neo-Nazi movie, GREEN ROOM. For our Thrill List segment we list (and often agree about) our Top 3 Non-Franchise Masks. Finally, the Movie from the Crypt for this episode is a recent gem from Canada, PONTYPOOL, about a radio station responding to some kind of ou...

Christian and Ian grab a guest and spend the night at a nearly abandoned motel. For this episode, we are joined by Christian's wife, Katie, who makes her podcasting debut. For the new film review, we check out a VOD offering about a cultish dinner party, THE INVITATION. For our middle segment, Katie shares her Horrigin Story and discusses her earliest horror memories and what led to her being a fa...

Christian and Ian try to last more than 20 seconds before their heads explode. For the new film review, we turn to Netflix once again this time for the latest Blumhouse production, the home invasion thriller, HUSH. For the Thrill List segment we list our Top 3 Horror Dinner Parties. Finally, we tap horror icon Cronenberg for the Movie from the Crypt and discuss his 1981 film, SCANNERS. We also dis...

Christian and Ian wade through an abandoned pool with mold ghosts for this episode. For the new film review, we dig into the Thai film, THE BLUE HOUR, which is available on Netflix Instant under it's foreign title, Onthakan. For our Thrill List segment we list creative executions for our Favorite Vessels of Death. Finally, by recommendation, we revisit a recent favorite, YOU'RE NEXT. We discuss a...

Christian and Ian find themselves in the middle of a bloody love triangle for this episode. For the new film review, we discuss a rom-com horror movie, NINA FOREVER, that isn't particularly romantic, comedic, or horrific. For the Thrill List segment, we name our Top 3 Creepiest Kids. Finally, for our Movie from the Crypt, we discuss a Criterion-approved horror classic, THE INNOCENTS.  We'd love to...

Christian and Ian are back with a two-man show and ready for a drive down the highway to the middle of nowhere. For the new film review, we discuss the latest horror anthology film, SOUTHBOUND, which is now on VOD. For the Thrill List segment, we name our Top 3 Horror Movies for People Who Don't Like Horror Movies. Finally, our Movie from the Crypt pick is a recent favorite of one of the hosts, KI...

Christian and Ian went out into the wood and found 2 guests to join them on this podcast. For the new film review, we finally get to discuss the New England folktale, THE WITCH, our most anticipated film of the year. For our segment we have Eric Madsen (of The Flicksation Podcast) share his earliest horror memories by telling his Horrigin Story. Finally, Eric brought a Movie from the Crypt with hi...

Christian and Ian are back to travel back in time (to 1955 and the 1800s) and discuss horror movies. For our new film review we discuss the zombie treatment of a literary classic, PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND ZOMBIES, and how successful it is at injecting genre tropes into the romance story. Inspired by that new film, our Thrill List this episode has us running down our Top 3 Bookish Horror Movies. Fin...

Christian and Ian are back and (uncharacteristically) spoil every movie they talk about this episode. For our new film review we decide to babysit THE BOY and discuss if it fit our expectations and the surprising third act. We keep talking about endings for our Thrill List in which we list our Top 3 Twist Endings in a horror film. Finally, for our Movie from the Crypt segment, we discuss the moder...

Christian and Ian are back with a very special episode that tries to sum up 2015 as neatly as possible. 3 lists are discussed- Top 6 Films of 2015, Top 6 New To Us Films of 2015, and Worst 6 of 2015. Three lists of 6 is why this 6th episode of the podcast is called "Episode 666." There is also discussion of the 2016 film, THE FOREST, which we try not to beat up on, partially because of our admirat...

Christian and Ian want to wish a very scary Christmas to all our listeners. Take care because Krampus is near this time of year. We complete our back to back episodes of reviewing Krampus related films. This time around it's the Canadian import now on VOD, A CHRISTMAS HORROR STORY. We keep things chilly for our Thrill List segment as we discuss our "Top 3 Coldest Horror Movies." Finally, we pull a...

Christian and Ian get into the holiday spirit with the first Christmas themed episode of the month. The new film up for discussion is the big screen debut of European anti-Santa Claus folklore, KRAMPUS. For the returning Thrill List segment, the cohosts discuss failed camp by listing their "Top 3 so bad, they're terrible." For the Movie from the Crypt we take up a listener on their recommendation...