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

Christian and Ian are back and coughier than ever.  We start off we a couple mini reviews before heading to a secluded island to discuss the twists and turns of THE MENU. We continue our Blindspots series and talk about the experimental stop-motion animation movie, THE WOLF HOUSE (LA CASA LOBO). We also discuss a fear of heights for other people, food critics, and sleeping in the kitchen.  We'd lo...

Christian and Ian trying on novelty glasses at a costume store.  The wait is over. After waiting for the VOD release (and for Christian to stop being sick) we review the buzzed-about slasher sequel, TERRIFIER 2. Then, we continue our Blindspots series and talk about a light-on-its-feet Irish horror comedy, EXTRA ORDINARY. We also discuss laundromats, poop, and virgin sacrifice.  We'd love to hear...

Christian and Ian are nothing if not celebratory.  We come bearing gifts in honor of our 7th birthday - new logo, new theme song, merch, and a couple of hot film discussions. For our new release review we talk about the first(?) woman exorcist(!) in PREY FOR THE DEVIL. Then, we continue our Blindspots series and talk about the Japanese Kaiju reboot, SHIN GODZILLA. We also discuss Rihanna, Monster'...

Christian and Ian are back with an extremely important list.  We have been talking about spooky faces that scare us for the better part of a decade so we decided it's hight time we listed the very best for you. Cozy up and listen as we go through horror icons, animated characters, and inanimate objects explaining what makes them so damn scary. We also break our own rules, pay homage to different k...

Christian and Ian need to tell you about the Cherry Blossoms. We're back to review the alleged/promised finale to the first and longest-running slasher franchise, HALLOWEEN ENDS. Then, we kick off our new Blindspots series and talk about the surprise, genre-hopping sequel, 10 CLOVERFIELD LANE. We also discuss MySpace, cold brew, and evil dying tonight.  We'd love to hear your thoughts, questions,...

Christian and Ian are not allowed to bring presents to kids' birthday parties anymore.  We welcome the hosts of SCARING IS SHARING on this episode to review the latest horror hit and jump-scare-a-thon, SMILE. Then, Brandy Joe and Jermey share their Horrigin Stories as we hear about some of their earliest horror memories. Finally, we conclude our Planes, Trains, and Automobiles series by talking ab...

Christian and Ian are dancing with a scarecrow like no one's watching.  With summer coming to a close the releases are stacking up so we're here with a jumbo sized episode. First up we review the prequel to this year's X, the orgin story, PEARL. Our other new release review is for the twist-filled, evil AirBNB movie, BARBARIAN. Finally, we continue our Planes, Trains, and Automobiles series and ab...

Christian and Ian are not sending their DNA to any damn ancestry website! We review a new release gothic romance horror movie, THE INVITATION (spoilers start at 24:25). We continue our Planes, Trains, and Automobiles series and talk about a modern classic zombie movie from South Korea, TRAIN TO BUSAN (discussion starts at 52:00). We also discuss Mel Brooks, Justin Herbert, and Stevie Nicks.  We'd...

Christian and Ian always take a shot and slap each other before podcasting.  Ian is back from vacation and we sit down for a loopy, tangent-filled episode. First up we review the new slasher / whodunit, BODIES BODIES BODIES. Then, we continue our Planes, Trains, and Automobiles series and talk about Jamie Lee Curtis in the "Halloween on a train" movie, TERROR TRAIN. We also discuss Gob Bluth, boxi...

Christian and Caitlin are getting their podcasting gamefaces on, which involves copious amounts of bright green blood.  The Cryptkeeper's AirBNB issues kept him from this episode so Christian is joined by a first-time guest, Caitlin Grant (Plug It Up Podcast). First up we talk about the complete reimagining of the Predator franchise, PREY. Then, we dig into Caitlin's Horrigin Story and he about so...

Christian and Ian are passed out in the exit row.  For our new release review we talk about Jordan Peele's hotly anticipated UFO movie, NOPE. We kick off a new series called Planes, Trains, and Automobiles and discuss Wes Craven's thriller at 30,000 feet, RED EYE. We also discuss Iowa, ICEE machines, and ascots.  We'd love to hear your thoughts, questions, or any requests you have. You can contact...

Christian and Ian can't outrun Death anymore. 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 with a bang by talking about FINAL DESTINATION 5. We discuss the incredible opening set piece, some of the best kills in the franchise, and our hopes for the eventual 6th installment. We also discuss not being fat, Wes...

Christian and Ian have been delayed in order to be converted to 3D.  We welcome back Eric Madsen to talk about a group of absolute bangers on this episode. First up we do our first mini review in a long time to talk about the stunning accomplishment of MAD GOD. Then for our full review we talk about Chloe Okuno's tense feature debut, WATCHER (spoilers start at approx. 55:02). Then we conclude our...

Christian and Ian are constantly on the lookout for oil spills. At the end of each Overkill episode we answer the question- are we still in on this franchise or is it overkill? We talk about the franchise's triumphant(?) debut in 3D for the confusingly titled THE FINAL DESTINATION. We discuss the peaks and valleys of the kill scenes, less compelling Rube Goldberg devices, and how the hell engines...

Christian and Ian have a lot of ideas for rolled up carpets. We welcome back Robert "Adjacent Vorhees" Gassaway to talk about a pair of heavy movies. First up is the reteaming of Ethan Hawke and Scott Derrickson in the child predator movie, THE BLACK PHONE. Then we continue our Into the Woods series and talk about the beginning of Lars von Trier's depression era with the disturbing movie, ANTICHRI...

Christian and Ian definitely know how rollercoasters work.  At the end of each Overkill episode we answer the question- are we still in on this franchise or is it overkill? We talk about a very successful sequel in this franchise, FINAL DESTINATION 3. We talk about the more elaborate nature of the kills, the increased reliance on CGI, and a legitimate actor amongst forgotten performers. We also di...

Chirstian and Ian are not answering the front door. For our new release review we talk about David Cronenberg's return to body horror, CRIMES OF THE FUTURE. For our Into the Woods series we talk about the incredibly effective home invasion movie, THE STRANGERS. We also discuss velociraptors, Mormons, and eating plastic.  We'd love to hear your thoughts, questions, or any requests you have. You can...

Christian and Ian are paging Dr. Kilarjian.  At the end of each Overkill episode we answer the question- are we still in on this franchise or is it overkill? We talk about the first sequel in this franchise, FINAL DESTINATION 2. We get into the way they up the intensity of the kills, the lack of CGI, and the incredible opening set piece. We also discuss barbed wire, celebrities' net worth, and bou...

Christian and Ian would rather eat forbidden fruit than be cannibals. We welcome back guest co-host Calah Estabrook (AKA Lil Pazuzu) to review the most terrifying topic/movie, MEN. For our Into the Woods series we talk about the horror/action/western/comedy cannibal movie, RAVENOUS. We also discuss air conditioning, queerbaiting, and teenagers. The episode also features a mini review of Doctor Str...

Christian and Ian might die from bee stings or shower lines.  At the end of each Overkill episode we answer the question- are we still in on this franchise or is it overkill? We start a fun, modern franchise with this episode by talking about FINAL DESTINATION. We dig into the instant success, casting, and mixed critical reception. We also discuss Dumb and Dumber, The X-Files, and Ambien.  We'd lo...

Christian and Ian are dancing like maniacs with Crispin Glover. For our new release review we check out a Macedonian witch movie, YOU WON'T BE ALONE. Then we continue our Into the Woods series and discuss a fan favorite franchise entry, FRIDAY THE 13TH - THE FINAL CHAPTER. We also discuss snake pits, masks, and Rosie O'Donnell. We'd love to hear your thoughts, questions, or any requests you have....

Christian and Ian are filling up on some creepypasta.  For our new release review we check out the microbudget, mind-bending directorial debut, WE'RE ALL GOING TO THE WORLD'S FAIR. Then we kick off our new Into the Woods series by talking about the other early 80s summer camp slasher, THE BURNING. We also discuss Auto Zone, Wet Hot American Summer, and The Stanley Hotel.    We'd love to hear your...

Christian and Ian are not going to eat anything gross.  For our new release review we check out the Irish folklore family thriller, YOU ARE NOT MY MOTHER. To wrap up our J-Horror series we discuss the disturbing anthology film, THREE... EXTREMES. We also discuss dry erase boards, hate watching TV, and crying.  We'd love to hear your thoughts, questions, or any requests you have. You can contact us...

Christian and Ian are stuck in some scary chat room on the world wide web.  After a little break we're back and doubled up on new release reviews. First, we dive into Ti West's grimy Texas-set slasher, X. Then, we dig into the horrors of modern dating (and more!) in FRESH. Finally, we continue our J-horror series and discuss the dial up internet classic, PULSE. We also discuss the Oscars (before h...

Christian and Ian are laying on a beach and thinking about a moon falling onto the Earth.  We reunite to review the umpteenth attempt to reboot (this time from Netflix!) TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE. For our Movie from the Crypt covering Japanese horror we check out a nearly 100 year old silent film without subtitles, A PAGE OF MADNESS. We also discuss gentrification, asylums, and dead sunflowers.  We'...