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

Christian and Ian are sick of strobe lights.  For our new release review we check out an eco-horror movie from Ben Wheatley, IN THE EARTH. For our Two Hitters series we talk about the other horror movie from Robert Aldrich, HUSH HUSH SWEET CHARLOTTE. We also discuss parables, American Airlines, and chopping off limbs.  We'd love to hear your thoughts, questions, or any requests you have. You can c...

Christian and Ian are at carnival with no kids. At the end of each episode we answer the question- are we still in on this franchise or is it overkill? This time we talk about the rough, would-be finale for the series, FREDDY'S DEAD - THE FINAL NIGHTMARE. We also discuss Roseanne, funerals, and maps.  We'd love to hear your thoughts, questions, or any requests you have. You can contact us at: ItsO...

Christian and Ian have written a letter to daddy. With the vaccination vacation behind us we are back and ready to launch a new theme for the show. First though we talk about the debut season from Prime Video's new anthology series, THEM. We kick off a new series called Two Hitters to discuss the only horror entries fom directors' filmographies. We start with Robert Aldrich's major awards contende...

Christian and Ian aren't ready to have dream children yet.  At the end of each episode we answer the question- are we still in on this franchise or is it overkill? We talk about a fall from grace for this series, the box office disappoinment, A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET: THE DREAM CHILD. We discuss pro-life propaganda, the Baldwins, and Monty Python.  We'd love to hear your thoughts, questions, or a...

Christian and Ian don't want to sell you any pants.  For our new release review we dig into a new Shudder release about a (literal) pair of killer jeans, SLAXX. We conclude our series on queer coded characters, The Only Thing to Queer is Fear Itself, with the disturbing ballet modern classic, BLACK SWAN. We also discuss Jesus Krueger, influencers, and Winter Soldier.  We'd love to hear your though...

Christian and Ian are using karate to fight against invisible enemies.  At the end of each episode we answer the question- are we still in on this franchise or is it overkill? We talk about a very successful entry, A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 4: THE DREAM MASTER. We dig into its mostly muted reception critically, the MTV aesthetic, and some memorable death scenes. We also discuss elephants, The Prin...

Christian and Ian are still having bad dreams. For our new release review we continue our streak talking about nightmares for a VOD release, COME TRUE. We continue our series on queer coded characters and discuss the classic (including a first time watch!), Clive Barker's HELLRAISER. We also discuss plants, BDSM, and Weekend at Bernie's.  We'd love to hear your thoughts, questions, or any requests...

Christian and Ian welcome you to primetime.  At the end of each episode we will answer the question- are we still in on this franchise or is it overkill? We arrive at a fan-favorite entry, A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 3: DREAM WARRIORS. We talk about the latest effects, familiar faces, and a documentary about the franchise. We also discuss Cliffhanger, syringe fingers, and Zsa Zsa Gabor.  We'd love t...

Christian and Ian are chewing on rocks. For our new release review we talk about a VOD horror movie about an Orthodox Jewish man watching over a dead body in THE VIGIL. In the back half of the show we do a crossover entry in our The Only Thing to Queer is Fear Itself series on queer coded characters AND our Overkill series to dig into the not-so-sublty gay entry, A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 2: FREDD...

Christian and Ian only have white nightmares.  At the end of each episode we will answer the question- are we still in on this franchise or is it overkill? We are starting off our longest series ever by talking about Wes Craven's first iconic franchise A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET. We talk about how hard it was to secure financing, the box office succes, and audition coincidences. We also discuss con...

Christian and Ian need the rain.  For our new release review we talk about the directorial debut from Rose Glass and Epix Original Movie(?), SAINT MAUD. For our series on queer coded characters, The Only Thing to Queer is Fear Itself, we talk about the suprisingly gory, FRIGHT NIGHT. We also discuss Godzilla, HGTV, and scorpions.  We'd love to hear your thoughts, questions, or any requests you hav...

Christian and Ian are wearing red hats with rainbows on them.  We keep our Shudder subscriptions warm and review the gross-out Indonesian horror movie, THE QUEEN OF BLACK MAGIC. For our series on queer coded characters, The Only Thing to Queer is Fear Itself, we talk about the gay allegory reading of the first adaptation of Stephen King's first novel, CARRIE. We also discuss waterproof MP3 players...

Christian and Ian left their cell phones in a hotel room.  To ring in 2021 in horror we talk about a dark fairy tale in a forest fo the Shudder exclusive, HUNTED. We also start our new series on queer coded horror, The Only Thing to Queer is Fear Itself, with a discussion of the most noteworthy adaptation of THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY. We also discuss Jennifer Lopez, Shakira, and waterproof MP3 pl...

Christian and Ian wave goodbye to an unforgettable year.  On this episode we condense an entire year's worth of horror offerings into 3 lists- Best 6 of 2020, Worst 6 of 2020, and Top 6 Crypt Picks. New releases were up in the air for most of the year but we still found a lot to agree on and enjoy. We also discuss joining the army, mold, and evil Zoom calls.  We'd love to hear your thoughts, quest...

Christian and Ian are calling random phone numbers to tell strangers how many horror movies they watched this week.  For this episode we do something a little different. Before we wrap up 2020 horror movies we take this episode to discuss all the movies we've crammed in viewings of before it's time to make our lists. The 12 movies discussed are: BAD HAIR, RUN, 12 HOUR SHIFT, ANYTHING FOR JACKSON,...

Christian and Ian are swapping bodies and smashing wine bottles.  For our new release review we talk about a horror/slasher twist on the Freaky Friday formula, FREAKY. To conclude our If You Got It, Haunt It segment we discuss a classic and modern haunted house gem, Guillermo del Toro's CRIMSON PEAK. We also discuss Muppets, Christmas movies, and Charlie Hunnam's accent.  We'd love to hear your th...

Christian and Ian are talking about a lot of intangibles.  For our new release review we talk about a socially conscious and legitimately scary Netflix movie, HIS HOUSE. For our If You Got It, Haunt It segment we talk about one of our absolute favorite horror movies of all time, James Wan's THE CONJURING. We also discuss Fleets, clapping, and how dreary England can be.  We'd love to hear your thou...

Christian and Ian recorded AFTER getting the election results.  For our new release review we dig into one of the scariest movies of the year, Bryan Bertino's haunted (farm)house film, THE DARK AND THE WICKED. For our If You Got It, Haunt It segment we talk about a recent found footage possession movie, THE LAST EXORCISM. We also discuss goats, carrots, and suspension of disbelief.  We'd love to h...

Christian and Ian are eating a bucket of popcorn with pizza garnish.  For our Halloween episode we review 4 (FOUR!) new release films from the Prime Video series- WELCOME TO THE BLUMHOUSE. For our If You Got It, Haunt It segment we talk about yet another Stephen King adaptation, 1408. We also discuss conservatories, thermostats, and voting.  We'd love to hear your thoughts, questions, or any reque...

Christian and Ian are wearing pumpkins and pouring lattes on their heads.  Our new release review is for the latest incarnation of Mike Flanagan's anthology haunted house series, THE HAUNTING OF BLY MANOR. For our If You Got It, Haunt It segment we talk about a modern haunted house classic, THE ORPHANAGE. We also discuss cable, Make Mine Music, and TikTok.  We'd love to hear your thoughts, questio...

Christian and Ian are getting sucked into 1 foot deep bodies of water. Our new release review is for the modern slave drama on premium VOD, ANTEBELLUM. For our If You Got It, Haunt It segment we talk about a police procedural and ghost story hybrid, RETRIBUTION. We also discuss weird screams, the right way to get in an Uber, and Brad Pitt in Moneyball.  We'd love to hear your thoughts, questions,...

Christian and Ian are actually more horror adjacent adjacent this time.  Our new release review is for the heady new Netflix film from Charlie Kaufman, I'M THINKING OF ENDING THINGS. For our If You Got It, Haunt It segment we talk about another film inspired by a real life exorcism case, REQUIEM. We also discuss Meet the Parents, basements in the Midwest, and a lot of Oklahoma.  We'd love to hear...

Christian is out of order! Ian is out of order! The whole trial is out of order! We're talking about hauntings and courtrooms for this pair of movies. Our new release review is for the not jump scare version of LA LLORONA. For our If You Got It, Haunt It segment we talk about the only(?) half exorcism movie, half legal drama, THE EXORCISM OF EMILY ROSE. We also discuss The Passion of the Christ, d...

Christian and Ian think that most Zoom meetings are actually haunted.  We review a quarantine-set, found footage movie Shudder original, HOST. For our If You Got It, Haunt It segment we talk about a quintessential haunted house movie, THE OTHERS. We also discuss Dwayne Johnson, earthquake weather, and Matchbox 20.  We'd love to hear your thoughts, questions, or any requests you have. You can conta...

Christian and Ian would look good as leather jackets. We review a new VOD movie about dealing with impending death, SHE DIES TOMORROW. For our IF You Got It, Haunt It segment we talk about a loose remake of one of our earlier entries, THIR13EN GHOSTS. We also discuss Mozart, Monk, and naming kids after states.  We'd love to hear your thoughts, questions, or any requests you have. You can contact u...