Movies To Be Murdered By

Jessie and Jeff review the horror classic, The Birds, on this episode. They discuss the mood that the film sets, the performances of the actors, and much more! The Birds - Film Synopsis Melanie Daniels (Tippi Hedren) meets Mitch Brenner (Rod Taylor) in a San Francisco pet store and decides to follow him home. She brings with her the gift of two love birds and they strike up a romance. One day bird...

Join Jeff and Jessie as they discuss 2012's Cabin in the Woods. A horror/ mystery/ adventure, the pair talk about the meta-ness of the story and if the 2010's were still too early to expect more than one person of color in the cast. Five teenagers head off for a weekend at a secluded cabin in the woods. They arrive to find they have no means of communicating with the outside world. What st...

It's the start of season 4! Jessie and Jeff discuss the 1987 classic, Robocop, and talk about how the film could be classified as a horror film. What do you think? Give us your thoughts.

Jessie and Jeff are back to discuss the origins of Movies To Be Murdered By in this Season 3 finale. The duo discusses how they grew to love horror movies and more. Don't miss this episode!

Jessie and Jeff discuss their most anticipated horror movies hitting theaters and streaming in 2023. It looks like 2023 is going to be another great year for thriller and horror films!

Jessie and Jeff are back to discuss 1998's Blade. The duo breaks down the plot, key moments, and discusses recasting some of the roles in the film. Blade (1998) A half-mortal, half-immortal is out to avenge his mother's death and rid the world of vampires. The modern-day technologically advanced vampires he is going after are in search of his special blood type needed to summon an evil god...

Jeff and Jessie get their tickets for the White Line Highway as they discuss all things Cocaine Bear!  Cocaine Bear A colorful mix of cops, criminals, tourists, tweens, and teens come together in a Georgia forest where a gigantic murderous bear is on a killing rampage after getting a taste of cocaine.

We’re off to Spain for a little horror movie called Piggy! Jeff and Jessie dust off their passports to watch as an overweight young woman gets bullied and tortured by her classmates before falling into the loving (terrifying) arms of the local serial killer. Is that really so bad? Piggy An overweight teen is bullied by a clique of cool girls poolside while swimming. The trek home is guaranteed to...

Here we go again! Jeff and Jessie go down the winding road and cling to each other while watching the even creepier sequel, Creep 2. Mark Duplass is back and gives J & J plenty to pick apart. Where To Watch: Netflix A video artist/YouTube programmer drives out to a remote house to meet a potential subject for her online reality show. After spending the day with him she begins to wonder if his...

Jessie and Jeff discuss 2023's Knock At The Cabin. The duo discusses the plot of the film, spoilers and more! The duo also discusses the powerful performances by the actors in this film. What did you think of Knock At The Cabin? Let us know! Knock At The Cabin While vacationing at a remote cabin in the woods, a young girl and her parents are taken hostage by four armed strangers who demand they ma...

So we creep, yeah, just keep it on the down low/ Said nobody is supposed to know. Jeff and Jessie watch Mark Duplass creep around Patrick Brice in this well executed found footage film, Creep. The dynamic duo happily discuss the many high points of this film and what makes it a genuinely terrifying movie. A videographer seeks out a job found online to record a dying man for one day. However,...

Jeff and Jessie walk out to the desert to talk about the Netflix original movie Rattlesnake (2019). They discuss whether this movie could have benefited from tension and maybe a little more rattlesnakery. J&J rate the movie and take the Tattoo Test! While on an interstate drive, a single mother finds herself in an emergency situation in the middle of the desert in Texas. Her young daughter is...

Jessie and Jeff discuss the 2022 film, The Menu. SPOILERS ARE AHEAD!!!! Jessie and Jeff breakdown the plot of the film, discuss the characters and give their ratings.  The Menu is a 2022 American comedy horror film [4] [5] directed by Mark Mylod , written by Seth Reiss and Will Tracy, based on an original story created by Tracy, produced by Adam McKay , Betsy Koch and Will Ferrell , and starr...

Jeff and Jessie dive into the depths of the Sundance Grand Jury Prize-winning horror film Nanny (2022). J&J discuss the intimate nature of the story of Aisha and her sacrifices to bring her son over to America from Senegal. They explore the African folklore that influences Aisha’s very existence and how they intertwine and interfere with her grip on reality. Senegalese nanny Aisha is putting t...

Jessie and Jeff give the top five movies they watched in 2022. Which movies make the list? The duo also discusses movie recommendations and more!

Jessie and Jeff review the new Netflix series, Wednesday, and discuss their first impressions of the show. The duo also discusses the characters, the plot, and the horror elements in the series. Jessie and Jeff also give their top five holiday movies. One pick might spark a tiny bit of controversy. :) While attending Nevermore Academy, Wednesday Addams attempts to master her emerging psychic abili...

Jeff and Jessie take a trip to TV Land to discuss the series Chucky! The dynamic duo wrestle with turning a horror franchise into a successful television program, why Chucky works and reveal their short lists for fantasy horror TV shows. After a Chucky doll is sold at a suburban yard sale, a New Jersey town is thrown headfirst into chaos as a series of gruesome murders begin to unravel the town's...

For the finale of Vengeance is Mine month we visit with Carrie! Jeff and Jessie discuss why Carrie remains a horror classic, DePalma’s genius direction and whether or not Carrie’s revenge was too much or maybe too little. Carrie White is a shy teenage girl with no friends. She is sheltered by her religious fanatical and violent mother. After being humiliated at her senior prom, Carrie unleashes he...

Vengeance is Mine month rolls on as Jeff and Jessie slide into 2019’s Ma. Tune in as J&J discuss their favorite scenes, why Ma is unfairly underrated and how Octavia Spencer delights as the leading baddie! Calling all fans of Ma, come to the rock piles with a bottle of Fireball and do the robot. Don’t make us drink alone! In Tate Taylor’s and Blumhouse’s psychological horror movie Ma, a lonely...

Jeff and Jessie take a boat ride to the 1991 remake of Cape Fear. How close does Martin Scorsese stick to the original version? Is stalking exclusive to white people? Also, we want to know if DeNiro as Max Cady is crazier than DeNiro as Travis Bickle. Cape Fear Convicted rapist Max Cady, released from a 14-year prison stint, stalks the lawyer who originally defended him, Sam Bowden, and his wife a...

We kick off Vengeance is Mine month with the mommy of sinister movies, 1992’s The Hand That Rocks the Cradle. Jeffie and Jessie discuss white people’s privilege and carelessness, Ernie Hudson’s underrated performance and whatever became of schoolyard bully Roth. The Hand That Rocks The Cradle After a Seattle gynecologist is accused of sexual molestation and kills himself, his pregnant widow loses...

Jeff and Jessie take their time unpacking all the questions about Candyman. The twins talk about the elegance of Tony Todd, Virginia Madsen's unorthodox acting method, and what to do when you can't root for the villain. Razorblades in candies advisory in effect. The Candyman, a murderous urban legend in the Cabrini Green housing projects, who has a hook for a hand, is brought to reality by a skept...

Jessie and Jeff discuss the 2018 horror anthology sequel, Tales From The Hood 2. The duo discusses their favorite stories from the anthology, key points of the plot and give their ratings. Don't miss this episode! Tales From The Hood 2 Tales from the Hood 2 is a 2018 American horror-comedy anthology film directed by Rusty Cundieff and Darin Scott and executive-produced by Spike Lee. The film is th...

Jessie and Jeff are here to chew bubblegum and review 1988's They Live....and they're all out of bubblegum. Join the duo as they breakdown the plot of this iconic film, discuss key points of the film and give their ratings.  They Live Nada (Roddy Piper), a wanderer without meaning in his life, discovers a pair of sunglasses capable of showing the world the way it truly is. 

Siblings Jeff and Jessie discuss Sam Raimi's 2009 box office hit Drag Me To Hell! The dynamic duo talk shop on the body horror elements and the extreme measures that the movie's characters take to save Christine's life. Say goodbye kitty.  Drag Me To Hell Description After denying a woman the extension she needs to keep her home, loan officer Christine Brown sees her once-promising life take...