Best Plugitup Podcasts (2025)

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Krampus: The Spirit of Christmas 1:12:44

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9d ago1:12:44

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Zach and Charlie join Caitlin to cover 2015's Krampus, a holiday horror favorite. We talk about family, spirit, hope, and all things Christmas. Tangents include: hot tubs, stockings, gifts, tarot, holiday traditions, and Chrsitmas hot takes. Merry Christmas, everyone!By Caitlin Grant

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Assigning Zodiac Signs to Horror Characters: Part Three 1:15:10

2M ago1:15:10

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Maddie and Colleen join Caitlin to once again perform character analysis on horror charcters through the lens of astrology. This time, we're talking about the "big three" signs for: Kelly Anne from Red Rooms, Annie from Hereditary, Rosemary from Rosemary's Baby, Lestat from Interview with the Vampire, Owen from I Saw the TV Glow, Jigsaw from Saw, M…

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The Long Walk: Friendship Under Fascism 1:25:17

3M ago1:25:17

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Mary and Nick join Caitlin to discuss The Long Walk, a new horror release based on the Stephen King book by the same name. We talk about fascism, friendship, and futility, as well as how we'd fare during The Long Walk. It's a great movie and a great discussion. Tangents include: Chinese takeout, a sauce FMK, and fall hot takes.…

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Favorite Soundtrack Moments in Horror 38:49

3M ago38:49

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On this solo episode, I share my favorite soundtrack moments in horror (which is separate from my favorite horror movie original scores, which will be its own episode). Movies mentioned include: Dawn of the Dead, Final Destination 3, Shaun of the Dead, Us, American Psycho, Silence of the Lambs, X, Zombieland, Cocaine Bear, Scream, The Strangers: Pr…

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Underworld: A Homecoming 1:22:18

3M ago1:22:18

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Soju from the Straight Chilling Podcast joins Caitlin to discuss 2003's Underworld, an underrated gem of vampire cinema. We talk about the excellent worldbuilding, the thoughtful themes, and the sexy, cool styling. We are Underworld vamps, through and through. Tangents include all things vampire: Halloween vampire movies, dealing with the boredom a…

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Terrified: Aterrados 53:55

3M ago53:55

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Charlie joins Caitlin to cover Demian Rugna's Terrified from 2017. It's a great movie with well-developed characters, solid writing, and excellent scares. Tangents include: Mark Ruffalo, Chinese takeout, memoir titles, freezer placement, and a tricky Would You Rather.By Caitlin Grant

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Weapons: Justin Long is Zach Cregger's Muse 1:17:20

4M ago1:17:20

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Victor joins Caitlin to cover Weapons, the 2025 horror hit from Zach Cregger. We talk about the movie's structure, acting, and writing, as well as its various motifs and themes. And what a fantastic new monstrous femme figure in Aunt Gladys! Tangents include: theaters, Magnolia, childhood years and fears, and Pizzagate.…

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The Devils: Perversion, Power, and Politics 1:23:27

4M ago1:23:27

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Talking sin and censorship with Joe as we cover 1971's The Devils. It's one of the most controversial and most censored movies in the Western world, but it's also thematically very important (and relevant). We love this movie for its set design, its performances, its writing, its themes, and, of course, its reputation. Tangents include: Space Jam 2…

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X Files' Sanguinarium: Everyone Wants to Be Beautiful, Scully 59:26

4M ago59:26

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Chattin' X Files with Chaz. Charlie joins to cover S4E6 "Sanguinarium," a spooky and gruesome episode that really resonates. We talk about beauty horror, witchcraft, the occult, and straight PINS, brah. Tangents include: Argentinian Spanish, monopoly game pieces, theoretical video game save points, things we're looking forward to, countries to live…

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Hostel Part II: Sexy Good Times 1:27:02

5M ago1:27:02

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Mary and Mathula join Caitlin to cover Eli Roth's Hostel: Part II. It's a movie that the three of us really enjoy, and we contest that it's more than "torture porn." It's got a great "good for her" moment, and we just love seeing Heather Matarazzo. Tangents include: meeting celebrities at cons, gay crushes, cleaning out the fridge, the goodwill auc…

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The Woman in the Yard: Today's the Day 1:08:52

5M ago1:08:52

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Mary joins Caitlin to cover 2025's The Woman in the Yard, a horror movie about grief and depression. We talk about the score, the cast, the symbols, and the themes, including some monstrous motherhood and a monstrous femme figure. Tangents include: Giada-deLaurentis-speak (ugh), pets, our vacations, meals, time off, coming home, places not to vacat…

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Bring Her Back: Grapefruit 1:27:55

6M ago1:27:55

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Charlie joins Caitlin to cover Bring Her Back, the heavy new A24 release from the Philippou brothers. We talk about death, grief, ritual, and the monstrous-motherhood aspect of the movie. It's a rough watch, but likely one of the bigger and better releases of the year. Tangents include: Midnight Sun, favorite coffee and tea blends, caffeine in gene…

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At the Trailer Park with Mary 1:11:39

6M ago1:11:39

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Hot Girl Mary joins Caitlin to cover a slew of 2025 horror movie trailers. We review the trailers for: I Know What You Did Last Summer, The Long Walk, Gator Creek, Him, Weapons, Together, M3GAN 2.0, and The Conjuring: Last Rites. Will you see these? In theaters? Tangents include: happy meals, squishmallows, pets, Eli, hot girl behavior, The Office,…

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Relic: Inherited 1:13:49

6M ago1:13:49

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Nichole of the Light and Shadow Podcast joins Caitlin to cover 2020's Relic, an underseen gem that deserves attention. We talk about monstrous motherhood, fears of aging, decline, deterioration, and the trauma that we can all inherit. Find it on Shudder. Tangents include: tarot cards, FMK: coloring utensils, favorite forms of potato, M3GAN 2.0, 202…

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Fear Street: Prom Queen 1:08:50

7M ago1:08:50

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Randy from the Straight Chilling Podcast joins Caitlin to cover the newest installment in Netflix's Fear Street saga: Prom Queen! In many ways, Fear Street: Prom Queen is a very Plug It Up movie, as it features coming of age horror AND monstrous motherhood. We enjoyed being taken to a gory 80s prom - tropes and all. Tangents include: horror news, p…

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Companion: Autonomous Automaton 1:09:49

7M ago1:09:49

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Mary joins Caitlin to cover 2025's Companion. It's a fun movie that raises questions about AI, ethics, toxic relationships, and identity. It's got a great cast, fun soundtrack, and culturally relevant story. Tangents include: pets, Diet Coke, Jurassic World, trailers, The Sand, edging, customizing our theoretical companion bots, Jack Quaid, Sophie …

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The Ugly Stepsister: Beauty Horror 1:51:33

7M ago1:51:33

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Rachel and Matilda from the Zombie Grrlz Podcast Network join Caitlin to cover The Ugly Stepsister, an outstanding 2025 horror release from Norway. We talk about beauty standards, dance, fairy tales, and how no one wins under patriarchy. It's a great movie and a great discussion. Tangents include: physical media, a WYR and some FMKs, first movies, …

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Sinners: Dancing with the Devil 1:23:20

7M ago1:23:20

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Zach and Brenton join Caitlin to cover the 2025 smash hit Sinners from director Ryan Coogler. We talk about themes of community and oppression, and we discuss the transcendant power of love and music. The movie lives up to the hype! Tangents include: vampires, Pokemon, homemade meals, FMKs, colonoscopies, wisdom teeth, pickles, and DoorDash.…

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Calibre: Small Town Justice 1:07:53

8M ago1:07:53

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Charlie joins Caitlin to cover 2018's Calibre - a movie without a monstrous feminine theme, but one worth talking about nonetheless. We talk about themes of friendship, guilt, paranoia, and justice, and we praise the movie for its cinematography and acting. Tangents include: iPhone face, accents, Scotland, colonoscopies, smoking, firearms, hunting,…

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Lizzie: Lezzie Borden 1:01:19

8M ago1:01:19

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Maddie and Colleen join Caitlin to cover 2018's Lizzie. We talk about the Lizzie Borden case, including the sexism, classism, and racism that played into the trial and its suspects, and we discuss the merits of the movie itself. We also talk about what does and doesn't make a good lesbian period piece (i.e. buttoning up a dress, longing glances, et…

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At the Trailer Park with Charlie 1:25:46

8M ago1:25:46

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Charlie joins Caitlin to discuss the trailers for Final Destination: Bloodlines, 28 Years Later, Bring Her Back, The Ugly Stepsister, and Sinners. For skippers, the trailer review starts around minute 28:00. Tangents include: the DMV, tattoos and piercings, gardening, The Office, late night cravings, favorite vacations, hair, Mister Rogers, nostalg…

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Red Rooms: Le Dark Web 59:42

8M ago59:42

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Maddie joins Caitlin to cover Red Rooms, a 2023 movie that is part horror thriller, part courtroom drama. It's one that really stuck with us, both for its masterful direction and its shocking acts of "nonphysical violence." Highly recommend. Tangents include: the Lady of Shallot, astrology (duh), Canada, eyesight, FMKs for meats and Real Housewives…

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Under the Skin: Baobhan Sith 1:14:10

9M ago1:14:10

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Victor joins Caitlin to cover Jonathan Glazer's Under the Skin, a 2013 movie about a monstrous femme alien figure. We discuss the movie's gender dynamics, sound design, use of nudity, and overall messaging, landing in a place of "discovering humanity." Tangents include: Galaxy Con, Author Con, D&D, pet peeves, alien space vampires, SPF, FMKs for gy…

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Green Room: Nazi Punks Fuck Off 1:26:54

9M ago1:26:54

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Zach and Charlie join Caitlin to cover 2015's Green Room. We talk about the horror elements, excellent performances, and skillful filmmaking that go into this early A24 favorite. Tangents include: farts, Hocus, The Thermals, FMK TV show edition, favorite Plug It Up episodes, Charlie's virginity, Giada deLaurentis, ending horror franchises, desert i…

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The Ninth Gate: Book Detectives 1:18:50

9M ago1:18:50

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Soju from the Straight Chilling podcast joins Caitlin to cover 1999's The Ninth Gate. We talk about esoteric occult knowledge, sexy satanism, and the high stakes, dangerous world of rare book dealing. Tangents include: collections, smoking, acknowledgements, book clubs, ice cream, ouija boards, and Disney.…

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Revenge: Rise Like a Phoenix 1:24:26

10M ago1:24:26

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Charlie joins Caitlin to cover 2017's Revenge, by director Coralie Fargeat, who gave us The Substance in 2024. We talk about Fargeat's unique style, which combines realism with hyper-stylized elements, her body horror trends, and her feminist themes. We also talk about the controversy around rape revenge as a narrative structure. It's a movie we bo…

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Species: Alien Succubus Conquest 1:33:07

10M ago1:33:07

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Keith of the Horror Convos Podcast joins Caitlin to cover 1995's Species, a movie that is both campy and complex. We talk about the movie's themes and production, and we cover many horror tropes: the succubus, Frankenstein monsters, monstrous menstruation, monstrous motherhood, and science gone awry. Tangents include: fighting sharks vs fighting ga…

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Assigning Zodiac Signs to Horror Characters: Part Two 1:25:38

11M ago1:25:38

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Maddie and Colleen are back to talk horror astrology with Caitlin. On this episode, we give charts for Patrick Bateman from American Psycho, Darcy from Oddity, Chucky from Child's Play, Clarice Starling from The Silence of the Lambs, Count Orlok and Ellen from Nosferatu, Billy and Stu from Scream, Lou and Jackie from Love Lies Bleeding, Laura Palme…

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Strange Darling: Love Hurts 1:23:15

11M ago1:23:15

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Charlie joins Caitlin to cover Strange Darling, a recent erotic thriller from JT Mollner. We talk about the production (specifically that it was beautifully shot on 35mm), the editing, the acting, and the score. We both really loved the movie, and we enjoyed taking a closer look at the gender themes throughout. Tangents include: Top Chef (skippers,…

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Year Ender: 2024 Horror 1:56:01

12M ago1:56:01

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Zach, Maddie, Colleen, and Mary join Caitlin to recap 2024 in horror. We each give our top five horror movies of the year, including some honorable mentions, and we dunk on the ones that disappointed us. We also talk about trends in horror as well as what we're looking forward to in 2025. Tangents include: donkeys and being "donkey drained" (TM Col…

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It's What's Inside: Body Swap 1:23:28

1y ago1:23:28

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Zach and Charlie join Caitlin to cover It's What's Inside, a new horror-adjacent comedy currently streaming on Netflix. We talk about the body swap trope, the movie's fantastic acting and editing, and what our tells would be if we found ourselves in other bodies. Tangents include: the gender divide on "big lights," Charlie's wedding, photos, horror…

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Holiday Horror: Favs and Flops 2:14:03

1y ago2:14:03

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Victor joins Caitlin to run through a list of Christmas horror movies. We look at some favorites, like Krampus, P2, and Black Christmas, and we have just as much fun exploring Christrmas horror flops. We also give superlatives for best killer Santa, most overrated Christmas horror movie, most underrated Christmas horror movie, best Christmas kill, …

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Psycho 2: The Original Legacy Sequel 1:16:17

1y ago1:16:17

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Mathula joins Caitlin to cover Psycho 2, a sequel that came out 23 years after its predecessor. We look at monstrous motherhood, revenge, friendship, and deception as we discuss this underrated gem. Tangents include: Blockbuster, swear word rankings, preferred alcoholic spirits, favorite ice, stylish villains, brand loyalty, Christmas lists, Christ…

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Soft and Quiet: Rough Watch, Important Watch 1:07:08

1y ago1:07:08

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Adam joins Caitlin to cover 2022's Soft and Quiet. Inspired by the events of the 2020 birdwatching incident, Beth de Araujo wrote Soft and Quiet as a critique of the racism and white nationalism that originate specifically in white women. We talk about those themes, as well as feigned white victimhood, patriarchy, and the rise of fascism. Tangents …

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Favorite Masks in Horror 1:22:13

1y ago1:22:13

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Fellow Richmond podcaster Josh of Super Scary Podcast joins Caitlin to discuss the most iconic masks in horror. From Jason to Michael to Leatherface and beyond, we cover all our favorite horror movie masks and what makes them so effective. Tangents include: the Richmond podcast scene, Nightmare Weekend, vacuuming vs dusting, bar vs liquid soap, mov…

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Smile 2: When You're Here, You're Family 1:28:25

1y ago1:28:25

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Christian, Mil, and Nick join Caitlin to discuss 2024's Smile 2, a box office smash with fun viral marketing. We talk about our theater experiences and discuss themes of loneliness, fame, addiction, and mother/daughter relationships. Tangents include: maps, Sex and the City, horror subgenres, sequels, smiles, FMK criteria, and our Octobers (happier…

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Favorite PG-13 Horror Movies 1:43:24

1y ago1:43:24

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Bob from Straight Chilling Podcast joins Caitlin to discuss their favorite PG-13 horror movies. Horror tends to live comfortably in the R rating, but with the right atmosphere, PG-13 horror can deliver some real scares. Let us know if we missed any of your favorites! Tangents include: voting, favorite characters from 2024 horror, autumn, a FMK, cro…

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The Substance: You Are One 1:58:15

1y ago1:58:15

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Rachel and Matilda from the Zombie Grrlz Podcast Network join Caitlin to cover The Substance, a new body horror movie from Coralie Fargeat. We talk about beauty standards, the dual self, self care vs self loathing, patriarchy, and more. It's a dense, stylized, vulnerable movie with lots to talk about. Tangents include: movies and shows that surpris…

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The Conjuring 2: The Enfield Poltergeist 1:10:30

1y ago1:10:30

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Zach and Charlie join Caitlin to cover The Conjuring 2, set in jolly old England (so prepare yourselves for our accents and impressions). We talk about Ed and Lorraine Warren becoming Christian superheroes, and we discuss the "real life" case as it played out in Enfield. It's a silly, fun time. Tangents include: Charlie's wedding, dreams, LPOTL, Pa…

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Becky: There Once Was a Little Girl 1:14:04

1y ago1:14:04

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Maddie joins Caitlin to cover 2020's Becky, a horror comedy that explores the depths of tween girl rage. Lulu Wilson is great, and we get to see Kevin James in a dramatic role. It's a fun time! Tangents include: weddings, TLC, 2024 horror, fall, chaotic zodiac signs, backyard fires, Nicole Kidman, broken bones, sland, Thanksgiving, holiday decor, d…

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Favorite Final Scenes in Horror 1:26:41

1y ago1:26:41

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Mary joins Caitlin to cover their favorite ending scenes in horror movies. From entire end-sequences to punchy final-shots, we cover the best of the best. Standout themes include: good guys winning, bad guys winning, heart-stopping twists, harrowing bleakness, discomforting ambiguity, and the good ol' A24 stare. Tangents include: cybertrucks, quick…

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Oddity: We Are Connected 1:24:09

1y ago1:24:09

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Victor joins Caitlin to discuss Oddity, a 2024 horror release from Ireland that we both really enjoyed. We talk about twins, vengeance, arrogance, and, of course, oddities. Check this one out on Shudder as soon as it's out! Tangents include: name origins, beverages, soundtracks, PSLs, porch swings vs tire swings, books, and hand replacements.…

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The Devil's Bath: Mothers In Law, Am I Right 57:15

1+ y ago57:15

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Mathula of Hallelujah Dystopia joins Caitlin to cover The Devil's Bath, a quietly-released and beautifully-crafted 2024 horror movie. The movie touches on depression, sexuality, monstrous motherhood, and religious and old-world traditions, all while teaching us about the historical phenomenon of suicide by proxy. It's a harrowing watch, but it has …

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Serial Mom: Pussy Willow 1:15:34

1+ y ago1:15:34

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Joe from Films at First Sight and No Film Left Behind joins Caitlin to cover 1994's Serial Mom, the monstrous motherhood classic from John Waters. 2024 marks Serial Mom's 30th anniversary, and we are thrilled to revisit it. We talk about our favorite jokes, our favorite kills, and just how John-Waters-y this movie is. Tangents include: a mini revie…

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Ginger Snaps 2: Hairy Palms and All 1:08:50

1+ y ago1:08:50

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Eric from Bloody Good Horror joins Caitlin to cover 2004's Ginger Snaps 2: Unleashed. We revisit monstrous menstruation as a trope and praise the movie for being a truly excellent sequel. Tangents include: podcasting, snacks, PSLs, urban legends, easter eggs in horror movies, legs vs eyes count, werewolves vs regular dogs, soups, flaws that would s…

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Queen of the Damned: And Nu Metal Lestat 1:21:00

1+ y ago1:21:00

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Soju from Straight Chilling Podcast joins Caitlin to cover 2002's Queen of the Damned, a movie about fame, loneliness, and desire. It's got soundtrack for the ages, and it hits some of our favorite vampire tropes. We also talk about Aaliyah and the tragic circsumtances surrounding her death. Tangents are mostly vampire related, as we got a ton of g…

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MaXXXine: A Ball Stompin' Romp 1:35:36

1+ y ago1:35:36

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Maddie and Colleen join Caitlin to cover MaXXXine, the third installment in Ti West's X franchise. We are pretty critical of the movie's shortcomings, but we enjoy talking about what could've been. It's a big entry to the 2024 horror catalog regardless of where you stand. Tangents are unhinged and many, and include: our beach week t-shirt exchange,…

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Tarot: New Age Final Destination 1:07:41

1+ y ago1:07:41

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Zach and Nick join Caitlin to discuss Tarot, a 2024, PG-13 release. We discuss fate, monstrous motherhood, astrology, and, of course, tarot. It may not make the top of any lists, but it's a perfectly serviceable horror movie for tweens with some cool kills. Tangents include: Zach's birthday, Nick's knee, horror subgenres, 2024 horror so far, Shudde…

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Longlegs: Satanic Tiny Tim 1:16:30

1+ y ago1:16:30

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Mary joins Caitlin to discuss Longlegs, the highly anticipated new film from Oz Perkins and Neon. We talk about monstrous motherhood and the Satanic Panic, and we address the comparisons to Silence of the Lambs and Se7en. Tangents include: pets, a "would you rather," horror trope pet peeves, Mary's podcast bumpers, favorite art items, drinks for a …

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Solo-sode: Beauty-Standard Blues 15:09

1+ y ago15:09

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This is a non-horror solo episode. Unless you count the trauma of growing up fat as horror (personally, I do). It's a weird and vulnerable episode where I talk about pretty privilege, thin privilege, and the frustration of wanting to reject beauty standards while feeling like you need to reach them in order to survive. It's a strange, dissonant spa…