Spooky Tuesday - A Horror Movie Podcast

We'd say we didn't know how badly we needed ParaNorman (2012) on our Spooky Tuesday Pride Month lineup until we saw it, but Sydney definitely did. With everything going on in today's ~*~political climate~*~ (and despite this movie being a decade old), the stop-motion masterpiece feels more timely than ever. It's not just that it was the first animated film to feature a canonically queer character,...

We interrupt your regular Spooky Tuesday scheduling to bring you something a little different. For a special bonus episode, we teamed up with Raiders of the Lost Podcast after brothers James and Anthony invited us to join their '70s and '80s horror movie draft. Working from a list of almost 60 films, the five of us worked hard to put together our own, individual teams — and then face off to see wh...

Is Knife + Heart (2018) the gayest movie we've covered so far? After some of our followers suggested it would be a good fit for our Pride Month lineup, we knew we had to check it out. The premise alone was promising — it's a horror movie about the creatives behind gay porn in 1970s France, so say no more — but the soundtrack and visuals on this film are pretty vibey, too. On our newest episode of...

If you missed out on watching They/Them (2022) when it debuted last summer, you better step up your pussies and get to it! While it doesn’t actually feature any theys slashing thems like the title might have you believe, this conversion camp horror movie is well worth a watch. We’re not saying it’s good exactly — that’s for you to judge — but there is definitely a lot going on here. For one, there...

Happy Pride, Spookies! We might have kicked celebrations off early with our May Fifth Tuesday episode, but now we’re making sure the rest of this month’s pride picks all have that special spooky something. Up first? None other than the always iconic Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975), a movie that might as well have invented the Gay Agenda™?. While this flick had a bit of a slow start, it exploded i...

It's still May for a few more hours, but Pride Month starts *now* at Spooky Tuesday. We just couldn't wait — and with a new Fifth Tuesday giving us the chance to cover any movie across all genres, we knew we had to do But I'm A Cheerleader (1999). An instant queer classic, this candy-colored flick is packed full of heart, silliness, and undeniable chemistry between Natasha Lyonne and Clea DuVall.&...

Hello, there! Would you like to sign our petition to get the dance sequence reinstated in Nicholas Hoult’s Renfield (2023)? It’s tragic the way that deleted scene was left on the cutting room floor, but with your help, we can not only get it back in the movie but also get the whole movie remade as a musical! Here at Spooky Tuesday, we think Nic Cage’s take on a modern-day Dracula had a lot of pote...

Why don’t all horror flicks have a five-minute long disco dance scene? It seems like just the thing the genre is missing — but, luckily, Prom Night (1980) doesn’t disappoint on that front. On a new episode of Spooky Tuesday, we’re throwing it back to the OG prom movie as we talk about bad boyfriends, how having a sick van can help you find your soulmate, and the most Jan Brady-core piece of trivia...

Watching a movie where there’s some sort of secret meaning you’re supposed to interpret can be a risk — but if you didn’t get Mother! (2017), don’t worry, you’re not alone. Writer-director Darren Aronofsky had to practically go on a press tour explaining all of the nuance that went over audience members’ heads, but here at Spooky Tuesday, we’re actually the leading authority on what may or may not...

Evil Dead (2013)? More like ~evil head.~ Featuring 70,000 gallons of fake blood and a little demonic cunnilingus, this modern take on the ‘80s classic gives audiences a darker, grittier, gorier version of what happens when five souls stumble across the Necronomicon while stranded in the woods. On a new episode of Spooky Tuesday, we’re diving deeper into the Evil Dead lore as we explore possible pl...

Is there anything more beautiful than two boy besties who would go to the ends of the earth for each other and maybe also share lil goodnight smoochies? In Tucker & Dale vs. Evil (2010), the two titular BFFs are pretty much the pinnacle of non-toxic masculinity — even when one of them does a little mild gaslighting to the other. For the most part, though, they’re for real ride or die, and they...

Do you ever just get two and a half years into having a horror movie podcast and realize you haven’t covered one of the most famous scary movies of all time? It turns out we maybe weren’t ready to handle The Exorcist (1973) all on our own — which is why we called in an expert to help. This week, we’re joined by Exorcist-aficionado Ashley Casseday from Keep It Weird, and though she’s most passionat...

They're klowns. They kill. They're from outer space. Need we say more??? We're pretty sure the title of this movie alone could convince anyone that it's worth a watch, but if that doesn't do it, the tagline definitely will. On a new episode of Spooky Tuesday, we're talking about just how craazzy Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988) actually is. Though it may have been under appreciated when it fi...

Do you think Justin Long finds the most fucked up horror projects or do you think they find him? He certainly got the ball rolling back in the day, though, when he took his first leading role. A monster movie that may or may not have started the trend of taking an old song and giving it spooky scary vibes, Jeepers Creepers (2001) tells the story of two siblings facing off against a cryptid with hi...

Even if you’ve never seen Cloverfield (2008), you probably remember the splash it made when trailers first hit theaters. From the very first teaser, audiences were speculating about exactly what kind of monster movie it might be — and just how many monsters would appear. A decade and a half later, conspiracy theories still abound, but the real question here at Spooky Tuesday is this: Does this fou...

A Scream movie without Sidney Prescott? Fuhgeddaboudit!!! Just kidding. Despite the fact that Neve Campbell wouldn’t be returning for the latest installment in Ghostface’s franchise, we decided to still give Scream VI (2023) a shot here at Spooky Tuesday. On our latest episode, we’re traveling with the Core Four to New York, where Sam, Tara, Chad and Mindy are making new friends, facing new killer...

Nobody’s doing it quite like Clue (1985), the first movie ever based on a board game. Probably because it quite literally set the precedent for its (admittedly pretty tiny) genre, but it did also borrow a lot from the murder mysteries that came before it. On this week’s installment of Spooky Tuesday, we’re paying homage to previous whodunits, exploring how this box office flop became a cult classi...

Hello, we’d like to order one black comedy done well, please. This week, The Menu (2022) is what’s on the menu for Spooky Tuesday, and we’re breaking down the stunt casting that might’ve been, the cannibalism that should’ve been, and the iconic line-reading of the word “tortillas” that definitely was. In a film all about exactly what ingredients are needed to make real art, it’s clear that this pr...

Romance Month may be almost over, but when it comes to vampire movies, the love always lives on. For our last pick, we’re throwing it back to the lesser-known late-80s bloodsuckers with Near Dark (1987) — and we’re getting some help from our pals at Homies of Horror. This week, Erika and Roshane are joining your favorite Spooky Tuesday gals as we break down our plans for a lesbian remake, explain...

You know how they say Casper’s the friendly ghost? Here at Spooky Tuesday, we’re pretty sure he’s also one of the flirtiest little phantoms we’ve ever met. From the second he set eyes on Christina Ricci’s Kat, he knew she was the one for him, and he wasn't about to let small matters like life or death get in their way. That’s what makes Casper (1995) the right fit for Romance Month, and on our lat...

Is there any story better suited for Romance Month than Bones and All (2022)? Luca Guadagnino's new cannibalism classic hit the perfect middle ground between monster movie and doomed love. Also, if you've ever had the urge to bite someone — like maybe just a little nibble — this flick is legit the perfect recipe to satisfy your craving, because it's either going to put you off or seriously turn yo...

It’s official, Spookies: Love is in the air, and we’re celebrating the season with a whole slate full of haunting, horrifying heartbreakers. For all of February, Spooky Tuesday is combining the paranormal with passion for Romance Month, and we’re kicking things off with Crimson Peak (2015). This Guillermo del Toro flick not only delivers on the ghosts and gore, it also explores the true meaning of...

If you’re looking for a sweet family film to keep you cozy through the cold winter months, there’s nothing more heartwarming than Orphan (2009). On this week’s episode of Spooky Tuesday, we’re exploring all aspects of this touching story about a girl searching for her perfect family. We’re breaking down her incredible artistic talents, her bold fashion choices, and her all-too-relatable struggles...

Ever wonder what would happen if Scream’s Stu Macher had a chance to grow up, go to college, and even set his sights on grad school? The Curve (1998) — also known as Dead Man’s Curve — is just the film to answer that question to predictably disastrous results. Though you might not have heard of it, this movie is more than worth the watch, and it’s a film close to all of our hearts. On a new episod...

She’s here, she’s queer, and she’s ready to make all your enemies disappear. On a new episode of Spooky Tuesday, we’re worshipping at the altar of M3GAN (2023), the new state-of-the-art Model 3 Android built to — ahem, let us check our notes — protect her primary user from harm, instill proper manners and good habits, and serve cunt on the daily. With her Pitch Perfect pipes and Gossip Girl style,...