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Send us a textThis week, to celebrate the month of his birth, Pete picked another movie from his childhood that he definitely should not have been watching so young - John Carpenter's Vampires!This late 90's western tells the story of a church-backed group of cowboys who hunt vampires across the United States. James Woods and one of the lesser Baldwin brothers must stop the bad guy from Karate Kid 3 before he unlocks a dark magic that will allow vampires to walk around in the day time. Badass action and gay panic humor ensues!Join us as we discuss the etymology of our favorite villain name, the importance of established rules for your vampire hunting club, and why soccer is the most important sport for vampire hunting training.And as always, don't get too scared!

Send us a textAnnabelle is back, and this time, she doesn't need any fancy subtitles! This week, Sarah breaks down the one that started us on this crazy doll train, the original Annabelle!This entry finds the titular terror invading the home of a happy couple and their newborn babe. She gets up to her old antics and tries to steal and soul she can get her tiny wooden hands on.Join us as we discuss magical old black ladies (and why they need to stop being a thing), forced suspension of disbelief, and how petty demons can really be when they are pissed off.And as always... don't get too scared!

Send us a textWhat was the best werewolf movie of 1981? Well, it was American Werewolf in London, which we already talked about. So this week, we're talking about the second best werewolf movie of 1981 - The Howling!Pete talks us through this crazy film, which doesn't even feature any werewolf stuff until the half way point. So much is going on in this flick: a traumatized reporter, serial killers, occult book stores, health resorts, nymphomania, conspiracies, vegans, adultery, and more!Join us as we discuss the intricacies of werewolf society, the crowning champions of bad movie cops, and why you should never cheap out on your special effects.And as always, don't get too scared!

Send us a textKiller dolls aren't born... they're made! Wait a second, that's obvious, not scary...This week, Sarah continues the long chronological trek across the Conjuring franchise and brings us Annabelle Creation! Witness the terrifying origin of the spooky doll that really should have just been a Raggedy Ann.The film follows a group of young girl orphans being taken into a the home of an older couple who suffered a horrible tragedy in their past (get your Trope Checklists ready for this one). Strange things begin to occur, and the the girls (and their souls) are not safe!Join us as we discuss the dangerous lives of nuns, the importance of safety when crossing the street, and why stairlifts are a magnet for evil beings.And remember: don't get too scared!

Send us a textWe've seen what the common man has done to survive the zombie apocalypse. But what was the government and the military doing while the world went to hell? If you guessed wasting resources and turning on each other, you would be correct!This week, Pete talks us through the thrilling third part of George A. Romero's original zombie trilogy, Day of the Dead! It follows a group of soldiers and scientists living in an underground bunker, desperately searching for either a cure, or a solution, to the zombie outbreak. After having spent years in this claustrophobic existence, tensions flare, psyches break, and all hell is let loose!Join us as we discuss the importance of secondary exits, why mandatory vacation time is necessary, and whether or not we can befriend our zombie brethren.And remember: don't get too scared!

Send us a textAnother example of the most tense genre of horror - socially awkward horror! And just in time for April Fool's Day!!This week, Sarah walks us through "I'm Just F*cking With You", which is part of Hulu's Into the Dark film series. A man traveling to a family wedding stops at a small motel for the night, and encounters that kind of jerk who keeps teasing and making jokes, but waves away his a-hole behavior with a "take it easy" mentality. Things take a dark turn when the man's joke roll over into deadly seriousness.Join us as we discuss the importance of travel plans, who NOT to accept food from, and why pranks just aren't that funny.So grab a drink, take a spin on the dance floor, and as always: don't get too scared!

Send us a textIt's that time of year again. Time to celebrate St. Patrick's day with the best/worst tradition ever: a Leprechaun movie!!Last year, Leprechaun went to the hood, and the studio liked it so much, they went back a second time! This week, Pete is discussing Leprechaun Back 2 The Hood, the follow-up that lacks any of the charm, humor, or self-awareness of its predecessor. This entry was so bad it put the franchise into hibernation for over a decade and had to be followed by a complete reboot.Join us as we discuss shady fortune tellers, the mysteries of overnight construction jobs, and the disappointment of a non-magic using Leprechaun.So hold on to your pot of gold, avoid any four leaf clovers, and as always: don't get too scared!

Send us a textFound Footage. Ancient Pyramids. Bad CGI. It's time for 2014's The Pyramid!Sarah breaks down this 2014 film about a group of archaeologists who enter a newly discovered pyramid and find something waiting for them within. Follow along as they get picked off one by one, all while absolutely mangling Egyptian mythology.Join us as we discuss breaking the rules of found footage, why Sphinx cats are awesome, and how not to save someone from a spike trap.And as always, don't get too scared!

Send us a textA movie so 2000's it has the year in the title!This week Pete breaks down the rare 2000's horror movie that he actually enjoys - Dracula 2000! The master vampire (Gerard Butler) is resurrected in modern times, and it will take all of the shaky cuts and nu-metal we have to stop him. Featuring a packed cast of B-level celebrities and one pop singer.Join us as we discuss what authors started which vampire tropes, who is the sexiest Dracula of all time, and why you should never shoot a gun on an airplane.Grab some holy water and your favorite bladed crucifix, and as always, don't get too scared!

Send us a textWhat do you get when Stephen King leans all the way into his weird sex stuff? You get Gerald's Game!!!This week, Sarah discusses the 2017 adaptation about a woman who finds herself in mortal danger when her husband handcuffs her to a bed in a remote cabin and then promptly has a heart attack and dies. The woman is left alone, starving and dehydrating while trying to maintain her sanity long enough to find a way out.Trigger warnings up and down the board on this one!Join us as we discuss how to deal with stray dogs, the proper safe words and practices, and the safety rating of homemade eclipse glasses.And as always: don't get too scared!

Send us a textHappy Anniversary, Fearless Fans!!!The podcast has officially hit its 200th episode! What an exciting milestone to have achieved.To celebrate, we are skipping a movie review this week. Instead, we are digging deep into our hosts and figuring out what makes them tick. They'll be answering a lot of "schoolyard questions" about their favorite topic.Join us as Pete and Sarah discuss their origins with horror, what they find most scary (and not scary at all), how they would handle a zombie apocalypse, whether killer dolls are a credible threat, what are their favorite horror sequels, their best horror recommendations, and much more!So get ready for some laughs (especially from the blooper reel at the start of the episode) and remember: don't get too scared!

Send us a textHappy New Year, Fearless Fans!!!We ring in the new year by watching a cheap, British 80's flick that starts out strange and just gets weirder and weirder as it goes - Bloody New Year!Pete breaks down the story of a group of young people of indeterminate age who end up on an island that is even crazier than the one on Lost. They face off against jump-scaring ghosts and indoor weather events. By the end, there is only the weakest of connections to the New Year theme.Join us as we discuss geriatric bullies, exploding ghosts, and murderous movie theater screens.And as always: don't get too scared!

Send us a textHey Fearless Fans!! We've pulled another present from our goodie bag, because its the happiest time of the year! Merry Christmas!!!This week, Pete walks us through the 1980 film, Christmas Evil! The movie follows a deranged man named Harry Stadling, who takes it upon himself to act as his town's personal Santa Claus. This includes keeping a list of which kids are naughty or nice, and who deserves presents this holiday season, and who deserves to decapitations! Basically, its like a bloody Christmas version of Adam Sandler's Hubie Halloween.Join us as we discuss why you shouldn't spy on neighborhood children, the importance of therapy after a childhood trauma, and why Dale from The Walking Dead just can't catch a break.So string up the lights, gather round the fire, and remember: don't get too scared!

Send us a textThis week on Fearless Films, we are tackling the film that some say heralded the return to form of M. Night Shyamalan - 2015's The Visit!Sarah takes us through the story of two teenage kids who go for a week long visit to meet their estranged grandparents for the first time, but find that nothing is as it seems. Told in a found footage style, the audience is put in the point of view of the terrified and confused children.Join us as we discuss the proper way to clean your oven, Shyamalan's tireless work effort, and why you should just stay at a hotel instead of staying with family.And as always: don't get too scared!

Send us a textThey say time flies when you're having fun, and they are right! It has already been one year since Sarah took over co-hosting duties on the Fearless Films podcast, and she's got a special treat for all of us.This week, Sarah breaks down the made-for-tv sequel to her made-for-tv debut film, Return to Cabin by the Lake! Judd Nelson returns as the writer/serial killer, and this time, he goes Hollywood! When a studio begins making a movie about the previous murderous events, Stanley decides to Clark-Kent his way on to the set and begins taking out anyone who fails to portray his story to his perfectionist standards.Join us as we discuss Star Wars naming conventions, the challenges of writing a good screenplay, and how the most important part of any disguise is attitude!And remember, don't get too scared!

Send us a textGood news, scaredy cats! Today our friend Christian is here to present a less scary film than usual.This week, we are talking about 2009's Coraline, which falls under the category of "made for kids, but probably traumatized them a little bit". The film follows the story of a young girl who moves into a new house with her parents, and discovers its dark secrets. A portal into a mirror world promises everything the girl could ever want, but her alternate family may have more sinister desires.Join us as we discuss French root words, fairy mythology, and why cats truly rule the world.And remember: don't get too scared!

Send us a textWe finally made it to the end... for now!This week, Pete closes off our October Franchise Breakdown with The Exorcist: Believer, a requel from David Gordon Green that features not one, but two possessed little girls! Can he perform the same magic he pulled with his Halloween requel? Unfortunately, yes!Join us as we discuss the holy Avengers lineup, common tourist mistakes, and the growing typecast of Ann Dowd. Featuring a special bonus discussion of stunt cameos, and the truckloads of money required to pull them off.So one final time this month: grab your crucifix, drink some holy water, and as always, don't get too scared!

Send us a textWe've talked prequels, we've talked sequels, but now we're talking one of the rarest of concepts: Requel in tv show format!This week Sarah is breaking down season 1 of The Exorcist: The Series, which acts as a continuation of the universe of the original film, and ignores anything that came before! A normal family becomes plagued by possession, and it's up to two priests to save the day. One is a rogue gay priest who carries a gun, and the other is a conflicted priest who lusts after a married woman. What could possibly go wrong!?Join us as we discuss retreaded plot points, inconsequential head injuries, and sexism in the demonic workplace!And remember - don't get too scared!

Send us a textWhat do you do when you dump millions of dollars into a movie you don't believe in, and it fails to get you a profit? Why, you dump even more millions into it and release it again, of course!This week, Pete walks us through the production nightmare that is The Exorcist: The Beginning, also known as Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcism.Both versions tell the story of a younger Father Merrin, traumatized survivor of WW2, and wandering archaeologist. He winds up in Africa, digging up a buried church on top of a buried temple, built to safeguard an ancient evil. Of course, things go wrong, people get possessed, and someone is in need of an exorcism.Join us as we discuss terrible CGI animals, horny demons, and the real estate value of buried demon-warding temples.And remember: don't get too scared...

Send us a textIt's beginning to look a lot like Halloween... the franchise, not the holiday. But also the holiday... oh, never mind!This week on Fearless Films, Pete is breaking down The Exorcist 3 (sometimes known as Legion).It's looking like Halloween because this sequel is a direct continuation of the original film and does not acknowledge the second movie at all. So, it's gonna be one of these franchises!!This movie follows a grizzled old detective who is investigating the copy-cat murders of a notorious serial killer. But nothing is as it seems when secrets are revealed, and the devil's work doings are afoot.Join us as we discuss the fluid nature of this franchise, the talents of Brad Dourif, and the mysteries of the elusive carp.And as always: don't get too scared!

Send us a textHappy October, Fearless Fans!! It's time for another franchise breakdown, and this year the winner is... The Exorcist!!!Strap in for two sequels, one prequel that was done twice, a tv series, and a requel.Starting off with the Heretic, we join a now teenage Regan and another priest struggling with his faith as they face off against Pazuzu, and his army of evil locusts. Our heroes are joined by Nurse Ratched and her magical two-person hypnotism machine, and a surprise appearance by Mufasa.Join us as we discuss locusts, magical disappearing bodies, locusts, pop psychology of the 1970's, locusts, absentee parents, and more locusts!

Send us a textTurn on the disco ball, spike the punch, and get those heads rolling because it's Prom Night!This week, Pete walks us through this 1980 slasher that stars Jamie Lee Curtis, still burning hot off of her Halloween breakout!A group of high school friends are being stalked and picked off one by one, and who knows if anyone will survive until the end of the night!! Hint: Jamie survives. She usually does.Join us as we discuss the free-range childhood of the 1970's, the importance of police transparency, and how impractical a shard of glass is as a long term slasher weapon.So take your partner out to the (disco) dance floor, and remember: don't get too scared!

Send us a textHey Fearless Fans! It's time to take a vacation to a tropical island to enjoy some sun, some fun, and some cursed spirits!This week, Sarah takes us on a trip to The Resort! A group of friends go on a journey to an abandoned island resort to research its supposed haunted nature. Sure enough, it is haunted, and the friends start dropping like flies.Join us as we discuss good and bad study habits, poor screenwriting choices, and what even is the deal with the ghost in this movie.Also, we introduce a new feature of our discussions: The Checklist of Horror Movie Tropes! We keep track of all the cliches and formulas in every movie, so you are better prepared for what to expect, and know just what kind of movie you are getting into every week.So grab a pen and paper (and a drink with a little umbrella) and remember: don't get too scared!

Send us a Text Message.What do you get when you mix horny teenagers, a blood-thirsty killer, and white-boy rap all in one movie? You get Cheerleader Camp!This week, Pete talks us through an 80's sexploitation slasher flick about... well a group of teenagers getting slaughtered at a cheerleader camp. It's really not that deep.Join us as we discuss peeping toms, corrupt cops, and very bad editing choices.And as always: don't get too scared!

Send us a Text Message.You can run, you can hide, but you can't escape a POORLY TITLED SEQUEL!!!That's right, Sarah is back to talk us through the sequel to the WWE produced slasher flick, See No Evil, appropriately titled... See No Evil 2. Lame.Kane is back and bloodier than ever. When Jacob Goodnight's body is brought to the local morgue immediately after the events of the first film, he rises once again (with no explanation) to slaughter a bunch of hapless victims.Join us as we discuss the danger levels of implements used in a mortuary, homages to classic (and far better) slasher films, and the joys of necrophilia!!So hope onto the slab, start the incision on the torso, and remember: don't get too scared!

Send us a Text Message.No vacation is safe, especially when you take one to - The Ruins!Pete breaks down this 2000's horror film about a group of college kids on vacation in Mexico who stumble upon an old temple that is overgrown with flesh-eating vines. They are trapped on top and are brutally taken out one by one as their endurance, and sanity, is put to the test.Join us as we discuss why people in horror movies named Jeff are never to be trusted, why fire is the solution to all problems, and why why there is no audio problem too great for us on Fearless Films!And remember: don't get too scared!

Send us a Text Message.What happens when you combine a professional wrestler with a horror movie full of religious overtones? You get this weeks movie: See No Evil.Sarah talks us through one of her guilty pleasures as she describes this WWE produced film that stars Kane as a mute serial killer who targets a group of work-release prisoners assigned to clean up an old abandoned building. He takes them out one by one with his meat-hook and his bare hands.Join us as we discuss gross sound effects, the preservative capabilities of human urine, and the faults of the American prison system. And as always: don't get too scared!

Happy Fourth of July, Fearless Fans!This week, Pete treats us to a straight to video threequel in a classic slasher series - I'll Always Know What You Did Last Summer!This forgotten follow-up tells the tale of a group of teens who are completely unrelated to the original cast. They are literally haunted by the ghosts of the past, and stalked by a murderous fisherman in their... landlocked, Colorado town.Join us as we discuss some massive leaps in logic, a lot of great gory effects, and the importance of swimming safety.So confess your sins, stay in a group, and as always: don't get too scared!

What happens when a cursed game pulls you into its world, and losing equals deadly consequences? Well, it's not Jumanji!This week we are talking about the Netflix original, Choose or Die!Sarah talks us through this film about a cursed video game that makes the player choose horrible consequences for an unlucky victim, for their own gain.We discuss the importance of a good tagline, how to game any evil system, and what counts as fair in an evil video game.So grab a soda, sit back in your favorite gaming chair, and remember: don't get too scared!

Once in a generation, a person is born who will fight the forces of darkness... and make it funny!Join us as we discuss the original movie that spawned one of the most classic 90's TV series: Buffy the Vampire Slayer!This horror comedy introduces you to our favorite 90210 monster slayer. Pete breaks down the story of a carefree California teen and her quest to destroy all vampires.We talk about the insane amount of cameos in this movie, the equally abundant plot conveniences, and just how funny this movie remains to this day.So sharpen your stakes, grab a bottle of holy water, and remember: don't get too scared!

A young boy who lives in a bubble, allergic to the outside world. A mysterious clinic offering a miracle cure. A ghostly presence that appears to be either a warning or a threat. We're talking about 2019's, Eli!Sarah breaks down this Netflix original that throws a curve ball with its plot halfway through.We discuss the woes of the American healthcare system, why you always vet a new doctor, and why you never stay more than one night in any haunted location.So sit back, relax, and remember: don't get too scared!

Hello, Fearless Fans! Its time for yet another adaptation of a classic piece of English literature. This week we break down the 1994 version of Frankenstein!This film was helmed by and stars Kenneth Branagh, who does his darndest to turn the famous scientist into a shirtless leading man type. Luckily, he is balanced by an inspired casting of Robert De Niro as the Monster, who displays a vulnerability he rarely exposes in his other roles.Join us as we discuss the virtues of updating a beloved classic (but not too much), how gross and sticky this movie turned out, and how damn weird it is that the doctor and his fiance keep referring to each other as brother and sister even after they are engaged.So power up the generator, put a fresh brain into your creation, and as always: don't get too scared!

Stranger danger, when a stranger calls, and people are strange, all in one movie!This week Sarah answers the call with, The Black Phone. This 2021 film is based on a story from Joe Hill, and follows a young boy who is kidnapped by a deranged Ethan Hawke, but finds support and advice from the ghostly callers on the Black Phone.Join us as we discuss the smartly written characters, the awesome visual effects, and how we could rework the plot slightly to make this a sleeper prequel to a classic slasher film!So put your ringer on silent, ignore your messages, and as always: don't get too scared!

What happens when musical dreams become discordant nightmares? You must be watching, The Perfection!Join us as Sarah breaks down this Netflix original about two cello prodigies who become involved with a prestigious musical academy that harbors dark secrets. The pursuit of perfection often leads to insanity and dark endings.We discuss the joys of revenge against the powerful and corrupt, why you should always know where your medication comes from, and why this film reminds us of the surreal Italian horror flicks of the 60's and 70's.So sit back, put on your favorite record, and remember: don't get too scared!

What's better than watching cheesy, holiday-themed horror movies?Watching the remakes!!This year for the holiday, we are watching the remake of April Fool's Day!Join us as we watch a bunch of spoiled, rich, 20-somethings get picked off one by one in a plot that only vaguely has anything to do with April Fool's. Unlike the original, which we covered last year, this remake takes itself way too seriously, and misses the mark on being a cheesy, fun film.Pete and Sarah will discuss the glaring lack of southern accents, the better movie that was hiding in the margins of this one, and how relieved they are that the dog lives!So listen in with us, and remember: don't get too scared!

Lep' in the hood, here to do no good!!It's that time of year again! Happy Saint Patrick's Day, Fearless Fans!! Our annual celebration of the Leprechaun franchise brings us back to Earth for the latest entry - Leprechaun in the Hood!Our favorite mischievous monster finds himself in the world of hip-hop. Caught between a greedy record producer, and a trio of up and coming rap artists, everyone wants a piece of the Leprechaun's pot of gold. The question is, will anyone survive long enough to come out on top?Join Pete and Sarah as they discuss this surprisingly progressive 2000's film, fond memories of the video store, and whether or not "home video" releases are a thing of the past.And remember, don't get too scared!

The demon Valak is back, and there is only one person you can call: The Nun...2!In a follow up to the Conjuring Universe prequel/spinoff, we once again find Sister Irene being called upon to fight the forces of evil. This time, she is sent to a boarding school in France to help her old friend, Frenchie, fight off Valak as it torments a bunch of school-children.Join us as Sarah and Pete discuss if this is a worthy follow-up, if some pranks can go too far, and whether this franchise is all leading to something meaningful, or just making it up along the way.So put on a habit, grab a crucifix, and remember: don't get too scared!

It's not The Blob, it's not THEM, it's not even The Tingler! This week, we are talking about the 80's, food based, satirical horror film, The Stuff!!When a white, yogurt-like substance begins to bubble out of the ground, one American corporation does the only thing it knows how to do: it packages it up and sells it to every grocery store across the country!Pete, Sarah, and their special guest, Joe, discuss this strange movie about addictive ice cream that possesses whoever eats it, and creates a dangerous cult-like army that tries to take over the world.Nothing about this movie makes sense, the characters are all kooky, and the plot is all over the place. But hey, that just makes it more fun to watch. So grab a snack, pour yourself a drink, and remember: don't get too scared!

Happy Valentine's Day, Fearless Fans!This week, we are celebrating the holiday with the best example of eternal love in horror cinema: Dracula! This 1994 version from Francis Ford Coppola is operatic, dramatic, and downright sexy! This Dracula is just looking for his lost love, and will kill anyone who gets in his way.Join us as we discuss such topics as:-Sexy Gary Oldman.-The best ways to kill a vampire.-Keanu Reeves finding his British accent.-The beauty of practical effects.-And much more!So cuddle up with your partner, pour a glass of your most red wine, and remember: don't get too scared!

We're back, and we're sharkier than ever!Sarah returns to tell us about the follow up to her last movie, 47 Meters Down: Uncaged. This sequel finds a group of young women breaking the rules to explore an underground sea cave, who then find themselves face to face with near-blind subterranean monsters. The result is lots of interpersonal drama and dire consequences.If you think that sounds a lot like the plot of The Descent, we thought so too! Having nothing to do with the first 47 Meters Down (other than sharks and scuba diving), this movie seems to have just "borrowed" the plot of The Descent and made it a bit... wetter.Join us as we discuss the thrills of archaeology, if sharks are attracted to music, and ask the most important question: can fish scream!?And as always... don't get too scared!

Strap in Fearless Fans, because we've got a doozy of a stinker this week. Pete breaks down the 2003 film, Darkness Falls, and tries to retain his sanity for the duration.Plagued by production troubles that would make Waterworld look like a fun day at an amusement park, Darkness Falls is a heavily re-written, re-edited, and re-named mess of a film that barely counts as a coherent narrative.It follows a young man returning to his hometown to face the monster that haunts it. Rules are made and broken, character motivations are unexplained, and logic is thrown right out the window.Join us and see if Sarah can help Pete keep his sanity by the end of the episode. And remember, don't get too scared!

Two friends + vacation in Mexico + lots of liquor = SHARK ATTACK!!Welcome to the New Year, Fearless Fans! We are kicking things off with a good old fashioned shark attack movie! This week, Sarah presents to us the 2017 film, 47 Meters Down!This undersea thriller stars Mandy Moore and Claire Holt as two sisters on holiday, trying to absorb some sun and some positive energy. When they spontaneously sign up for a shark diving expedition, things immediately go wrong when the line snaps and their protective cage plummets to the ocean floor. With a limited supply of oxygen and hungry sharks circling, the two women must find a way to escape, or find themselves trapped forever.We talk about the realism of this diving disaster, our appreciation for Mandy Moore's acting career, and our many critiques of the various posters and DVD cover art for this film.So strap on your O2, secure your flippers, and remember: don't get too scared!

Merry Christmas, everyone!!It's that time of year again, and Pete has a very special present for everyone: the lesser known 1980 slasher classic, To All a Good Night.This film carries the prestigious title of being the first slasher movie released in theaters in the 1980's! It is also a clear knock-off of the also Christmas themed Black Christmas.Join us as we discuss obnoxious coeds, killers with too much time on their hands, and pervy police officers.Sarah and Pete also have a great discussion on this film's twist ending, and how it may have influenced Scream more than anyone realized.So pull up a chair by the fire, pour yourself a glass of eggnog, and remember: don't get too scared!

No, not that Frozen. Get all your jokes out now, because this movie doesn't feature any lovable snowmen or reindeer.This week we are talking about the 2010 survival horror film, Frozen! It tells the tale of three college friends on an annual ski trip who find themselves trapped on the ski lift overnight when the lodge closes down without them. Facing the dangers of hypothermia, frostbite, hunger, and deadly wolves, the three must figure out how to escape with their lives. No one will return for an entire week, leaving the stranded and faced with their own mortality.Pete breaks down how the movie starts as your typical 2000's fare: shitty characters, a generic rock soundtrack, and a completely implausible situation that sets up the danger. However, he was delighted to report that that the film takes a turn at some point, and the realistic drama and complex character work elevates this into an actually engaging experience.Sarah continues to note more places we cannot visit because of horror movies, and laughs at the accurate "New Englandness" of the whole affair (the movie takes place in Vermont, and the characters are from Massachusetts).So strap on your skis, bring plenty of warm clothing, and remember: don't get too scared!

It's part 2 of our Special Guest Month, and this week we are joined by our very own Social Media Manager!!! (also named Sarah, so it gets confusing).This week's movie was more specifically chosen to confuse and horrify Pete. It's a film that both the Sarah's had watched together previously, during the COVID lockdowns (via a synchronized streaming session). It is The Girl on the Third Floor! And they both hated it!It tells the story of a terrible man, making a last ditch attempt to repair his marriage by fixing up the new house he has bought for him and his wife, all by himself. He is soon confronted by evil spirits that want to tempt him and torture him, and he quickly spirals into madness.Join us as we discuss the importance of General Contractors, the nonsensical editing and plot of the film, and why the Sarah's lovingly nicknamed this movie "the vagina walls movie".And as always, don't get too scared!

It's special guest season on Fearless Films, and this week we are kicking it off when Pete's wife, Cheryl, talks to us about one of her favorite horror films of all time: The Woman in Black!It tells the tale of a turn of the century English solicitor, still suffering the grief of losing his wife to a tragic accident, having to leave his very young son to take a job in the countryside. He is settling the paperwork of an old estate, an isolated house on a patch of land that gets swallowed up by the sea at high tide. There, he finds a tortured spirit haunting the house, and a town full of people that are trying to drive him out, lest he stir the malevolent apparition.Join us as we discuss what makes a truly great ghost story, what are the best-sounding English names, and whether the movie or its source novel has the more depressing ending.And as always, don't get too scared!

We finally made it to the end! Welcome to the final episode (for now) on the Saw franchise. This week we cover the two "spinoff" films:Jigsaw - A new game has begun, and forensic evidence somehow points to the long dead John Kramer. Has he truly risen from the grave? Or has someone new taken on the mantle of the Jigsaw killer? Seeing as how the rest of the series plays it pretty grounded, you can probably figure it out.Spiral: From the Book of Saw - This one acts more like a true spinoff. Chris Rock is a cop investigating a series of murders (all of members of the police) that appear to be paying homage to the long dead Jigsaw killer. This movie doesn't play with expectations, it is definitely about a copycat killer. The mystery is all about their motivations and their identity.Join us as we pick apart these two entries that both Sarah and Pete dislike... strongly! Can we survive to the end of these breakdowns? Or are we going to go as mad as Jigsaw by the end of the episode? Join us and find out. And remember: don't get too scared!

The fun never stops, especially in October! This week, the penultimate episode in our Saw franchise breakdown!First up is part 6: The trap involves an insurance man having to "balance the equation" on multiple lives, and hoping to survive his final test. Meanwhile, secret apprentice Hoffman is desperately trying to stay ahead of the investigators who are trying to uncover his identity. He goes on a rampage to keep his spot as the gamemaster, but outside forces are working against him.Then, its part 7: The original "Final Chapter" in the Saw franchise (we all know how that goes). A man gets rich after claiming to be a Jigsaw survivor and writing a book about his "experience". Hoffman puts his biggest test yet into motion. A mysterious figure from the past makes moves to put a stop to both of these men. Who will be left standing at the end? Who will get the Game Over?Join us as we dig through the messiest of the Saw films, talk about overly drawn out storylines, and break down the many horror tropes employed by part 7. And as always: don't get too scared!

The saga continues...This week, the breakdown covers the fourth and fifth entries in the Saw series. John Kramer and Amanda are dead, but the Jigsaw killings continue. Who is carrying the torch on the Jigsaw legacy? And are they a true believer, or a serial killer using the traps as a cover?More characters are introduced, more mysteries are uncovered, and more creative killings are implemented. Join us as we explore the past and future of the Saw lore, and remember: don't get too scared...

This week, we continue our breakdown of the Saw franchise with Saw 3!It's another series of crazy traps, another lesson to be learned, and another trapper getting in on the action!Following up from part 2, the secret apprentice Amanda is now helping Jigsaw teach his latest lesson - and trying to keep him alive. Suffering from his terminal cancer, Amanda has helped kidnap a brain surgeon and forces her to do everything in her power to make sure Jigsaw lives until the end of the game. This includes some home brain surgery!Strap in for another exciting installment in the Saw franchise, and remember: don't get too scared!

The October Franchise Breakdown Special is back!!This year, Sarah is gonna cover the entire Saw franchise, picking up at part 2 (go back and check out our episode on the original) and taking us all the way to the spinoff film, Spiral: From the Book of Saw.Saw 2 tells the tale of a renegade detective hunting down Jigsaw and discovering that his son is trapped in a house with a group of strangers who must survive the deadly traps and escape before a nerve gas kills them all.Can he save his son before a dangerous secret that threatens his life is revealed? Will Jigsaw escape, now that he is in police custody? What will be the shocking twist that will be as mind-blowing as the first movie?The answers to all these questions await you in this week's episode. So tune in, and remember: don't get too scared!