Two Cents: We See Scary Movies

We’re kicking off our Red, White, and Screwed theme with Summer of ’84, a slow-burn suburban horror mystery full of bike rides, neighborhood stakeouts, questionable adult supervision, and one very suspicious cop next door. This one gave us a lot to talk about, from Davey’s full-time teenage surveillance operation to the movie’s heavy 80s nostalgia and whether a slow burn can still work when one ho...

This week on Two Cents: We See Scary Movies, we wrap up Grave Humor Month with Tucker and Dale vs. Evil, a movie where two perfectly decent hillbillies buy a murder cabin, try to fix it up, and accidentally become the prime suspects in the dumbest college massacre ever committed by the victims themselves. Talon and Christopher head into the woods for a horror comedy full of bad assumptions, worse...

This week on Two Cents We See Scary Movies, Talon and Christopher kick off Grave Humor Month with The Babysitter (2017), a Netflix horror comedy that asks the important question: what if Home Alone had more blood, more Satan, and a babysitter who was somehow both amazing and absolutely the worst person to leave alone with your child? Cole thinks he is just sneaking downstairs to see what his cool...

Spring Break, Broken Bodies continues, and we're trading prehistoric fish for something arguably worse — plants with a personal vendetta. This week, Christopher leads us through The Ruins (2008): a group of Americans on vacation in Mexico who follow a German stranger they just met into an unmarked jungle to find some ancient ruins, because sure, why not. What follows is killer vines, at least...

In this episode of Two Cents: We See Scary Movies, Talon and Christopher review Piranha 3D (2010), the wild spring break horror movie packed with killer fish, nonstop gore, disaster-movie chaos, and one of the most ridiculous creature-feature setups of the 2010s. This horror movie podcast episode breaks down the Jaws-style opening, the underwater dance sequence, the massive piranha attack, the pra...

***LISTENER WARNING IS ADVISED***This month's theme is You Make Me Sick — movies about disease, infection, and things that crawl under your skin. And then there's The Night of Something Strange , which interpreted that as a personal challenge and won. Talon and Dan dive into one of the most bizarre, disgusting, and downright unhinged horror movies ever made — Night of Something Strange (20...

Talon and Dan break down The Bay (2012) , a found footage eco-horror about pollution, parasites, and a Fourth of July outbreak that wipes out an entire town. As part of this month’s theme “You Make Me Sick!” , this episode dives into disease horror, environmental horror, and the unsettling idea that something like this could almost happen. Is The Bay an underrated found footage horror… or just a v...

All the Boys Love Mandy Lane (2006) is a slow-burn slasher that trades jump scares for obsession, jealousy, and quiet menace. Set within a tight circle of teenagers, the film explores how admiration can curdle into fixation — and how popularity can quickly become a liability. In this episode of Two Cents: We See Scary Movies , Dan leads the discussion on All the Boys Love Mandy Lane , breaking dow...

Season 2 of Two Cents: We See Scary Movies is officially back, and we’re kicking things off with Cherry Falls (2000) — the first entry in this month’s theme: Kills Like Teen Spirit . This theme dives into horror stories centered around teens, high school trauma, and the deadly consequences of growing up — and Cherry Falls wastes no time flipping classic slasher rules on their head. Instead of puni...

But there are changes coming...Dan will appear in the first two months of episodes, and then Christopher steps in as the new co-host moving forward. Schedules change, priorities shift, and this felt like the right evolution for Two Cents: We See Scary Movies. If you know Christopher from One Season Wonder, you already know the energy at the table will be different. The dynamic changes, but the cor...

This is a short teaser for something new coming to Two Cents: We See Scary Movies . Dan’s Mini-Movie Reviews is a bonus series featuring quick, spoiler-free takes on horror movies we haven’t covered in full episodes. Short reviews, honest reactions, and recommendations for horror fans always looking for their next watch. This teaser is being shared early as a preview. Full Mini-Movie Reviews will...

Four hundred bucks for one night of babysitting? Sounds easy — until you realize the kid is imaginary and the family worships Satan. In this episode, Talon and Dan dig into Ti West’s The House of the Devil (2009) — the slowest of slow burns that somehow still manages to creep under your skin. From real phone numbers to bad pizza choices and red flags you could see from space, this movie proves tha...

This week on Two Cents: We See Scary Movies , Talon and Dan head to Hull House for a Halloween party that’s less “trick or treat” and more “summon the damned.” In this cult classic from 1988, a group of partygoers discover the hard way why you don’t hold séances in abandoned mortuaries. From endless dance sequences and questionable wardrobe choices to demonic possession and one unforgettable lipst...

It’s October, and this month’s theme is Not Just Another Halloween Movie — because not every Halloween scare comes from Michael Myers. Talon and Dan dive into Haunt (2019), a Halloween-night horror that trades mystery for mayhem and scares for splatter. We’re talking questionable choices, plot holes you could drive a hearse through, and a cast of characters that make every wrong move possible. It’...

It’s Halloween night in Brooklyn, and one lonely guy with a cardboard knight costume and a bowl of candy corn decides to attend a “Murder Party.” What could possibly go wrong? Talon and Dan break down Jeremy Saulnier’s cult horror-comedy Murder Party — complete with pumpkin bread fatalities, electric chainsaws, and more uses of the word “dildo” than any movie ever needed. Join Two Cents We See Sca...

This week, Talon and Dan dive headfirst into The Deep House (2021)—because a haunted house wasn’t terrifying enough until someone decided to sink it underwater. As the duo descends into this flooded nightmare, they debate oxygen, ghosts, and the questionable life choices of people who think scuba diving into Satan’s basement is a good idea. Get ready for dark humor, confusion, and just enough clau...

Deep beneath the ocean, a Russian wreck, some “totally safe” vodka, and one hell of a fishy genetic experiment turn a mining crew’s last week into a nightmare. Talon and Dan dive into Leviathan (1989), a movie that somehow manages to mix sci-fi horror, monster mayhem, and corporate greed all in one soggy package. From Six-Pack’s bad choices to Beck’s geologist-turned-reluctant-leader routine, we b...

This week on Two Cents We See Scary Movies , Talon and Dan take on The Black Demon (2023)—a shark horror film with an ancient curse, oil rigs, and a plot so confusing it might’ve knocked a few IQ points off along the way. From supernatural legends to head-scratching twists, Talon admits this movie left her more confused than terrified, while Dan tries to make sense of the chaos. Is The Black Demon...

This week on Two Cents We See Scary Movies , Talon and Dan dive headfirst into Shark Night (2011) — a movie that proves sharks aren’t the only predators in the water. From snuff-film schemes to rednecks with razor-sharp teeth, this lake vacation spirals into pure chaos. Talon takes the lead on this one, breaking down every bloody scene and calling out the absurd shark physics, the nonsense “romanc...

In this episode of Two Cents We See Scary Movies , Talon and Dan take a wild ride into Villains (2019), a dark comedy horror that blends twisted humor with home invasion chaos. We break down the film’s offbeat characters, unsettling family dynamics, and the way it pushes the boundaries of horror and comedy. From unexpected laughs to tense standoffs, Villains delivers a story that’s just as strange...

On this episode of Two Cents: We See Scary Movies , Talon and Dan tackle He’s Out There (2018), a home invasion horror that… well, had potential. Set in a remote lakeside cabin, a mom and her two daughters face off against a mostly silent killer with a flair for arts and crafts, red string mazes, and elaborate doll setups. Let’s just say: the movie raises some questions. Like, why does he carry ar...

In this episode of Two Cents We See Scary Movies , Talon and Dan dig into You’re Next (2011), the home invasion slasher where a tense family reunion turns into a deadly game of survival. From crossbow chaos at the dinner table to surprisingly hilarious sibling jabs mid-massacre, we break down the kills, the twists, and the unexpected comedy hiding in all that carnage. We cover: • The sharp-tongued...

It’s the first full-length episode of our new theme Home is Where the Horror Is — and we’re kicking it off with 2020’s The Rental , where the only thing more invasive than your creepy Airbnb host is your traveling companion’s moral compass. Talon breaks down the entire film, scene by scene, complete with bad decisions, surveillance cameras, and one very unfortunate dog-napping. Dan’s off-mic for t...

Two intruders. One sleeping girl. It’s the classic home invasion setup—until everything flips. In this bonus short episode of Two Cents: We See Scary Movies , Talon and Dan break down the short film Home Invasion , where a seemingly helpless girl turns out to be the real threat. From slow-building suspense to bloody payback, this one proves that choosing the wrong house could be the last mistake y...

In this episode of Two Cents: We See Scary Movies , Talon and Dan dive into the social media-fueled nightmare that is No Escape (also known as Follow Me ). When a popular influencer heads to Russia for a livestreamed escape room experience, things quickly spiral from content creation to full-blown chaos. Is it all part of the show—or something far more sinister? We explore the film’s commentary on...