The Cherry Picker

We love a good atmospheric horror picture for Halloween season. And what better a movie to give off those vibes than John Carpenter's The Fog! Join us this week as we delve into JC's 1980 follow up to Halloween, discussing the on-set drama, and comparing the 2005 remake as well. Also, as always, we've picked out the most loathsome characters from the film, so join us at the end of t...

Happy Halloween month! With this episode, we are completely caught up all 13 of the Halloween films! Sorry for the inconsistent order, but your patience over the years has been very much appreciated. This was an interesting one to talk about, as is the case with most of the Halloween franchise. So we hope you enjoy watching/listening. Also, as always, we've picked out the most loathsome chara...

Catching up on last month's Patreon's Choice episode: The Top 10 Horror Movie Chase Scenes, where Zack and Tim will go through their favorite chase scenes, along with some honorable mentions. A lot goes into crafting a great chase scene, and it seems to be a lost art form in the horror genre these days. Most studio execs would sooner trim them down for a shorter runtime, and most filmmak...

There's a new Resident Evil movie out right now, and we're primed to talk about it. Join us as we discuss everything from the correlation to the video games, where we feel the film exceeds and disappoints, and also where it lands in the Resident Evil film franchise, as well as Zach Cregger's filmography. Also, as always, we've picked out the most loathsome characters from the f...

We've pretty much covered all of the Halloween franchise... except the Rob Zombie films. So this Halloween season, get ready for us to rip off the bandaid and talk about one of the most polarizing versions of Michael Myers and his story. Also, as always, we've picked out the most loathsome characters from the film, so join us at the end of the episode in voting for which one was the most...

The Resident Evil franchises is rebooting once again with a brand new movie coming out this week. So what better a time to cover the original than now? How does the 2002 movie compare to the game franchise? What would this have looked like if it were directed by George A. Romero? Join us as we talk all things Resident Evil. Also, as always, we've picked out the most loathsome characters from...

We went and checked out the new horror movie, Buddy, so we could tell you all about it. Could this be the start of a new franchise, or is it a fleeting gimmick that will mostly be forgotten. Join us as we weigh in on our thoughts of the homicidal orange unicorn that is continuing this year's trend of low budget indie horror. Also, as always, we've picked out the most loathsome characters...

For this month's Patreon's Choice Episode, we are talking all about The Spiral Staircase from 1946. This is the oldest movie we've covered on The Cherry Picker, and we were both surprised to see how influential it was on many popular slasher films. The horror genre owes a lot to this movie, and we were happy to have our supporters nominate and vote for this one. Also, as always, we&...

We've hit 200 episodes!!! And to celebrate, we are revisiting Tim's favorite movie of all time, I Know What You Did Last Summer. There's always lots to talk about when it comes to the Scream-adjacent 90s slasher, and now with more perspective than before. If you've been here since the beginning, or are just discovering the podcast, THANK YOU for being part of this exciting jour...

We're celebrating Tim's birthday this week (even though we're a little late) with the 1981 canuxploitation film, Happy Birthday to me. This one is a bit of an anomaly, but it's also really fun, and we had a great time reviewing it. If you love low-budget Canadian slashers from the 80s with giallo influences, then you will feel right at home with us in this episode. Also, as alw...

This week we are covering Oculus! One of Mike Flanagan's earlier films that was based on a short film from 2005 that he had written, directed, and edited. We love a good mirror-centric horror picture, and Oculus is supernatural horror done well! Join us as we delve into this psychological ghost story and unravel its mysteries. Also, as always, we've picked out the most loathsome characte...

Thank you to our Patreon supporters for picking this week's movie: The Skeleton Key! Join us for some bayou horror as we delve into this hidden gem from the mid 2000s. There's lots to talk about with this one, so we hope you have as much fun as we did! Also, as always, we've picked out the most loathsome characters from the film, so join us at the end of the episode in voting for wh...

Apparently there's a new Evil Dead movie out now, so we watched it and rushed here to tell you what we think of it. Join us for a lively conversation, where we will talk about all things from franchise rankings, to soundtrack, to end credit scenes. Also, as always, we've picked out the most loathsome characters from the film, so join us at the end of the episode in voting for which one w...

Continuing our summer themed wave with Wes Craven's Hills Have Eyes! Join us for some 70s exploitation horror as we delve into this classic road trip thriller and examine the evolution of Wes Craven's career throughout the decades. Also, as always, we've picked out the most loathsome characters from the film, so join us at the end of the episode in voting for which one was the most...

Summer 2026 is here, which means we're going to be obnoxiously thematic for a while. So dive in with us today as we revisit the 90's shark thriller, DEEP BLUE SEA. Was it nostalgia that drew us to this one, or is it just a really fun time? Also, as always, we've picked out the most loathsome characters from the film, so join us at the end of the episode in voting for which one was t...

This month's Patreon's Choice episode (chosen by our friends over on Patreon) is Jeepers Creepers! The 2001 creature feature that broke labor day box office records at the time of its release.  But how does it hold up 25 years later? Join us as we share our thoughts. Also, as always, we've picked out the most loathsome characters from the film, so join us at the end of the episode i...

The long awaited return of the SCARY MOVIE franchise is finally upon us, but... does it deliver on its promise to CROSS EVERY LINE? Join us as we analyze the sixth entry in the spoof franchise, where we will delve into every pop culture and horror movie reference, and also talk about some of our favorite shows and movies that make us laugh. Also, as always, we've picked out the most loathsome...

Based on the viral web series from Kane Parsons, which itself was inspired by creepypastas, Backrooms is the latest horror movie to blow up the box office. It is currently A24's highest grossing film to date, with $213 million after its second weekend. Does Backrooms reinvent the wheel though? Join us as delve into the ins and outs of this liminal space horror, including how the visual effect...

Obsession is a brand new horror film released by Blumhouse from first time director, Curry Barker. After three weeks, the film has already earned over $150 million worldwide through word of mouth, and has been drawing a lot of praise from critics and audiences alike. But how do we feel about it? Join us as unravel this sleeper hit and get to the bottom of its massive success. Also, as always, we&a...

In this week's supersized episode (chosen by our Patreon supporters), we will be going over 25 different horror movie franchises to give you our favorite and least favorite film from each one. All in all there are 174 movies to choose from!!! Feel free to play along.   If you would like to join our livestream recordings for The Cherry Picker, we would be thrilled to have you with us. Check ou...

From Dusk Till Dawn turned 30 years old this past January! And with all the renewed interest in it following the release of Sinners last year, we figured we would see how the film holds up today. Join us as we sink our teeth into this horror/crime/western hybrid that was directed by Robert Rodriguez (The Faculty) and written by Quentin Tarantino (Death Proof). Also, as always, we've picked ou...

Panic Room was a successful mid-range budget thriller from the early 2000s. Starring Jodie Foster and directed by David Fincher, it became a huge hit at the time of its release, but has since become somewhat forgotten. So join us as we delve back into this slice of history, which still looks pretty great by today's standards, especially considering the use of CGI effects to achieve specific s...

Basic Instinct is known as the quintessential 90s erotic thriller... but is it the best one? Join us as we delve into this salacious romp from Dutch filmmaker, Paul Verhoeven, that launched Sharon Stone as a household name ("You're mother was no Sharon Stone"), and saw Michael Douglas continue to play sleazy curmudgeons. Also, as always, we've picked out the most loathsome char...

Join us for this month's Patreon's Choice: FEAR (1996), which also happens to be celebrating its 30th anniversary this month. A racy 90s thriller starring Mark Wahlberg and Reese Witherspoon. This was a fun movie to chat about, so we hope you have a good time listening to us joke about all the ridiculous 90s cliches. Also, as always, we've picked out the most loathsome characters fr...

After being shelved for several years, the meta reboot to Faces of Death (the controversial horror snuff film from 1978) has finally received a limited theatrical release. We happened to catch this one and quite enjoyed it. Hang out with us as we chat about the film in this spoiler-filled conversation. Also, as always, we've picked out the most loathsome characters from the film, so join us a...