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NYC based horror podcast---- Four fab fiends conjure together to chat about all things horror-esque, putting the eeeeeek in spooky geeks. From horror films and tv shows, books and comics to serial killers, conspiracy theories, witchcraft, the alternative scene, monsters and more! Join your witchy h…

Ghoul Chat


    • Mar 31, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 1h 7m AVG DURATION
    • 59 EPISODES


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    Episode 046: I'm A Sex Symbol (X 2022)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2022 60:52


    The Ghouls discuss Ti West's X. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Minisode 011

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 40:54


    In this week's roundup: Ashley has started watching THE LEFTOVERS for the first time, she and Alexz fill Jeanette in on YELLOWJACKETS, and admits she is a lover of period pieces with THE GILDED AGE. Alexz has caught up on THE THING ABOUT PAM, and has watched THE STAND, DEEP WATER, and DORIAN GREY. She also talks about books BLOOD AND CHOCOLATE and THE SILVER KISS and proclaims she wants to be "the female Kevin Williamson". In Jeanette's book club, she finishes up MEXICAN GOTHIC, and has read SLEWFOOT: A TALE OF BEWITCHERY by Gerald Brom and THE DEEP by Nick Cutter. She also raves about anime JUJUTSU KAISEN. Plus, the Ghouls go on a tangent on upcoming "on brand" concerts. This week's main topic episode for this Thursday will be Ti West's X! www.ghoulchat.com Please subscribe, rate and review us on all our streaming platforms! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter! @ghoulchat @jeanmarli @alexznyx @sonroja Intro song "Holy Prayer" by BASSBEAR --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 045: His Name is Vengeance ( THE BATMAN 2022 )

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 71:11


    In the main topic episode for the week, the Ghouls discuss Matt Reeves' THE BATMAN. What they thought about Robert Pattinson's emo, broody interpretation of Bruce Wayne, the newest version of Gotham, the large amount of villains, the future spinoffs, movie easter eggs, and how beautiful Zoe Kravitz is. They also theorize which villains will show up the next installment and try to cast Robin/Dick Grayson. www.ghoulchat.com Please subscribe, rate and review us on all our streaming platforms! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter! @ghoulchat @jeanmarli @alexznyx @sonroja Intro song "Holy Prayer" by BASSBEAR --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Minisode 010

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 25:12


    In this week's roundup: Alexz watched Tim Burton's BATMAN, THE LOST BOYS, RESIDENT EVIL: RACCOON CITY, DEATH ON THE NILE, and the first episode of THE THING ABOUT PAM. Jeanette watched Netflix's TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE, PAM AND TOMMY, FRESH, and started reading novel MEXICAN GOTHIC. Ashley rewatched the TRUE BLOOD series, HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL (1959), ...AND JUST LIKE THAT, and EUPHORIA. As a group they briefly discuss the trailers for X and NOPE. This week's main topic episode for this Thursday will be THE BATMAN! www.ghoulchat.com Please subscribe, rate and review us on all our streaming platforms! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter! @ghoulchat @jeanmarli @alexznyx @sonroja Intro song "Holy Prayer" by BASSBEAR --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 044: Halloween Kills

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2022 67:30


    The Ghouls discuss the second installment in the new Halloween trilogy. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Minisode 009: Return of the Living Pod II

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 73:35


    The Ghouls have risen from the dead for the millionth time. Catch up with Jeanette, Ashley and Alexz as they discussed October activities, life updates, and of course, horror film and tv. This week's main topic episode for this Thursday will be HALLOWEEN KILLS! www.ghoulchat.com Please subscribe, rate and review us on all our streaming platforms! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter! @ghoulchat @jeanmarli @alexznyx @sonroja Intro song "Holy Prayer" by BASSBEAR --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Minisode 008

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 39:57


    In this Minisode, the Ghouls chat about the trailers for LOVECRAFT COUNTRY and TERRIFIER 2, IN FABRIC, AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER, THE LODGE, JENNIFER'S BODY, and MINDHUNTER. Plus, Jeanette and Alexz are excited to see Halloween products already appearing in stores, Will brings up the Pentagon's disclosure about UFOs, and Ashley's birthday weekend. This week's main topic episode will be about I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER! www.ghoulchat.com Please subscribe, rate and review us on all our streaming platforms! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter! @ghoulchat @williamfrench @jeanmarli @alexznyx @sonroja Intro song "Holy Prayer" by BASSBEAR --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 043: We're Down With Our Demons (EVIL DEAD 2013)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2020 80:17


    On this week's episode, the gang debates 2013's Evil Dead remake. Alexz is outnumbered by Will, Jeanette and Ashley. Join us to find out who loves and who hates this bloody remake (reboot?) of the 1981 horror classic. Disclaimer: The gang attempted to multitask by recording an episode while Jeanette was driving home, so the sound is a little rough in some parts. TRAILER AT 8:30 SPOILERS START AT 20:00 www.ghoulchat.com Please subscribe, rate and review us on all our streaming platforms! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter! @ghoulchat @williamfrench @jeanmarli @alexznyx @sonroja Intro song "Holy Prayer" by BASSBEAR --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Minisode 007

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2020 37:03


    In this week's roundup: Alexz watched MAD MEN, PACIFIC RIM, and THE POSSESSION OF HANNAH GRACE. Ashley watched the entire first season of THE WITCHER, HBO documentary I'LL BE GONE IN THE DARK, and UNCUT GEMS. Will watched THE PLATFORM and JEFFREY EPSTEIN: FILTHY RICH. Jeanette recommends YouTube shows Ghost Stories with Robert Welsh and Murder Mystery Makeup Mondays. Plus, it's a rare second new moon in one month, so the Ghouls briefly discuss each of their witchy rituals. They also lament over how Miss Rona is probably ruining Halloween this year, discuss the pushed release dates of HALLOWEEN KILLS and the CANDYMAN remake, and the announced cancellation/last season of THE CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA. This week's main topic episode for this Friday will be the 2013 remake of THE EVIL DEAD! Org of the Week to donate to: Check out @poisoneddollco on Instagram (www.poisoneddoll.com) and consider buying her "Witches Unite" print! 100% of the proceeds are being donated to Black Lives Matter. www.ghoulchat.com Please subscribe, rate and review us on all our streaming platforms! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter! @ghoulchat @williamfrench @jeanmarli @alexznyx @sonroja Intro song "Holy Prayer" by BASSBEAR --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 042: The Invisible Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2020 66:30


    In this pre-pandemic nightmare, the gang reviews one of the last movies to play in theaters in the US, “The Invisible Man.” Join them as they navigate their first social distancing episode and review the remake of the classic horror film. 15:00 - INVISIBLE MAN TRAILER Spoilers start 20:00 www.ghoulchat.com Please subscribe, rate and review us on all our streaming platforms! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter! @ghoulchat @williamfrench @jeanmarli @alexznyx @sonroja Intro song "Holy Prayer" by BASSBEAR --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Minisode 006: Return of the Living Pod (extrasode!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2020 75:39


    In this extra long minisode, the Ghouls return from their social distance crypts to talk about the ongoing pandemics and covid conspiracies. We also discuss the movements that have emerged, the ups and downs of living through the Age of Aquarius, and where we've all been hiding these past few months and watching to keep us sane. Join us as we discuss surviving the biggest villain yet, the year 2020: an Aries sun, Gemini rising, Scorpio moon. Mutual aid org of the week to donate to: @forthegworls www.ghoulchat.com Please subscribe, rate and review us on all our streaming platforms! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter! @ghoulchat @williamfrench @jeanmarli @alexznyx @sonroja Intro song "Holy Prayer" by BASSBEAR --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Minisode 005: feat Jeanette and Simon

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2020 43:46


    The ghouls are still practicing social distancing, but this Sunday funday turns into a mini-ep with clustered couple Jeanette and Simon recapping things they've watched over the past few weeks. Topics included in this episode: Tales from the Loop, Verotika, The Weeknd After hours album, Nothing to see here book review, Tiger King, Season 3 of CastleVania, SNL, The Troop, YouTuber Robert Welsh “ghost stories and makeup” plus much more! Tune in to this weeks minisode --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 041: Two Weeks of Social Distancing (28 DAYS LATER 2002)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2020 86:22


    How is your social distancing going? Join Ghoul Chat as we discuss 28 DAYS LATER and its parallels to the current worldwide pandemic and state of our society. Is it relatable? Does it still hold up? We discuss director Danny Boyle and writer Alex Garland's vision for the movie in terms of script, visuals, and how this film evolved the zombie genre. We also touch on other currently trending films CONTAGION and OUTBREAK, and the film franchise that spawned from the RESIDENT EVIL video games. TRAILER AT 11:00 DISCUSSION STARTS AT 12:50 SPOILERS START AT 28:28 (NOTE: INCLUDES SPOILERS FOR THE MIST AND CONTAGION) www.ghoulchat.com Please subscribe, rate and review us on all our streaming platforms! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter! @ghoulchat @williamfrench @jeanmarli @alexznyx @ashleynrhernandez Intro song "Holy Prayer" by BASSBEAR --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Minisode 004

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2020 33:19


    In this minisode, Alexz and Ashley catch up on the content they have consumed lately. Alexz watched THE TRIALS OF GABRIEL FERNANDEZ, HUNTERS, GOOD OMENS, FANTASY ISLAND, THE INVISIBLE MAN, and THE STUFF. Ashley watched THE OUTSIDER season finale, CRIMSON PEAK, MA, and THE YOUNG POPE. Together, they caught a screening of PARASITE at the Alamo Drafthouse and praised this year's Best Picture winner. Note: This episode was recorded on Anchor. There may be some experimental lo-fi sounds heard, but we promise it's not aliens. www.ghoulchat.com Please subscribe, rate and review us on all our streaming platforms! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter! @ghoulchat @williamfrench @jeanmarli @alexznyx @ashleynrhernandez Intro song "Holy Prayer" by BASSBEAR --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 040: Filter Your Water (THE COLOR OUT OF SPACE 2020)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2020 75:11


    In this low key episode, Alexz and Ashley indulge with dark chocolate and red wine while reviewing Richard Stanley's adaptation of THE COLOR OUT OF SPACE. Both are fans of Lovecraftian horror and were pleasantly surprised with how unsettling the film proved to be. Join in as they discuss scenes filled with dread and body horror, Nicolas Cage, and the atmospheric score/ cinematography. This episode also features tangents on Alexz's fascination with parasites and Ashley's newly rescued puppy. Trailer at 8:30 Non spoiler review 10:22 Spoilers/recap start at 17:55 www.ghoulchat.com Please subscribe, rate and review us on all our streaming platforms! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter! @ghoulchat @williamfrench @jeanmarli @alexznyx @ashleynrhernandez Intro song "Holy Prayer" by BASSBEAR --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Minisode 003

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020 26:39


    In our weekly roundup, Alexz watched THE BLOB, THE THING, and GOOD OMENS, Ashley watched HER SMELL and brings up THE FRENCH DISPATCH trailer, Will rewatched BOY ERASED and season 3 of CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA, Jeanette watched JOKER. Both Will and Ashley have been watching THE OUTSIDER, and the group discuss the teaser trailer for STRANGER THINGS 4 (Hopper!) Plus, Jeanette does a dramatic reading of the story of when Megan Thee Stallion got arrested, Alexz and her friend got kicked off a karaoke stage, and Will thinks Elon Musk and Grimes' baby is the Anti Christ. www.ghoulchat.com Please subscribe, rate and review us on all our streaming platforms! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter! @ghoulchat @williamfrench @jeanmarli @alexznyx @ashleynrhernandez Intro song "Holy Prayer" by BASSBEAR --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 039: Thou Shall Be Gay (THE LOST BOYS 1987)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2020 54:59


    In literally our gayest episode yet, the Ghouls discuss the beloved 80s classic vampire flick THE LOST BOYS. They talk about all the gay subtext in certain scenes and characters, the punk/glam aesthetics, and fun facts and trivia! www.ghoulchat.com Please subscribe, rate and review us on all our streaming platforms! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter! @ghoulchat @williamfrench @jeanmarli @alexznyx @ashleynrhernandez Intro song "Holy Prayer" by BASSBEAR --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Minisode 002

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2020 21:41


    In this minisode, the Ghouls are celebrating Alexz's birthday with mimosas and avocado toast. Alexz and Ashley went to a screening of EAT BRAINS LOVE (produced by Gunpowder and Sky, where Alexz now works at) and they were unexpectedly two degrees away from Timothee Chalamet. Alexz also watched BIRDS OF PREY, HANSEL AND GRETEL, and TO ALL THE BOYS I LOVED BEFORE PT 2. Will went to the History of Horror exhibit at the Natural History Museum in Los Angeles. Ashley rewatched GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS and season 2 of SEX EDUCATION. Jeanette watched MA and is excited about the upcoming season of CASTLEVANIA. www.ghoulchat.com Please subscribe, rate and review us on all our streaming platforms! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter! @ghoulchat @williamfrench @jeanmarli @alexznyx @ashleynrhernandez Intro song "Holy Prayer" by BASSBEAR --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 038: The Order of Tecate (THE CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA PART 3 2020)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2020 100:34


    This week, with their brand new home recording setup, the Ghouls have a stream of conscious discussion about Part 3 of THE CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA. Will loathes Prince Caliban's hair, Jeanette wishes the world was real so she could attend the academy of The Church of Night, and Ashley wants all of Zelda and Lillith 's outfits. The gang also have a quick game of "Fuck, Marry, Kill" with characters from the show. Before they dive into the multiple storylines and character developments of Part 3; Will is finishing up season 2 of YOU. He also finally started MIDSOMMAR for the first time but had to turn if off after 30 minutes because it was during a date night, and he continued the spiral by watching A SIMPLE MAN and CALL ME BY YOUR NAME. Jeanette and Will watched 1922 and THE CURSE OF LA LLORONA. Jeanette watched dark comedy INGRID GOES WEST, and took her students to watch HANSEL AND GRETEL and THE TURNING. She also started reading MY BEST FRIEND'S EXORCISM. Ashley and Jeanette both watched the salacious Netflix documentary KILLER INSIDE: THE MIND OF AARON HERNANDEZ and they both caught THE COLOR OUT OF SPACE during its limited theatre run. Ashley also enjoyed LITTLE WOMEN in theatres, and watched HIGH LIFE and AI: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE on video demand. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 037: Horror Anthologies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2020 28:37


    In this minisode, the Ghouls discuss their favorite horror anthologies across Movies and TV! Shows discussed: Creepshow, VHS, Cloverfield, Tales of Halloween, All Hallows Eve, Trick R Treat, Tales from the Darkside, Tales from the Crypt, ABCs of Death, Deathcember, All The Creatures Were Stirring and more! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 036: I Want To Show You Something ( THE GRUDGE 2020)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2020 81:49


    It's 2020 and the gang watched the first horror movie of the decade, THE GRUDGE…remake? Sequel? Sidiquel? Find out what a Sidequel is along with the Ghouls' thoughts on the latest installment in the franchise. But before they get into the main discussion: Alexz watched LITTLE WOMEN and LORDS OF CHAOS. Both Alexz and Jeanette were underwhelmed by STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER. Everyone laughed at the LA stereotypes in season two of YOU, guessed what Joe Goldberg's astrological sign is and took quizzes to see if they would survive his psychopathic ways (Slight spoilers at 20:49). Jeanette wasn't impressed by the first episodes of WITCHER and DRACULA (both on Netflix). Ashley watched DETECTIVE PIKACHU, is re-binging SIX FEET UNDER, and started playing Hideo Kojima's latest sci fi game DEATH STRANDING. Alexz and Ashley also thought true crime documentary series DON'T F*CK WITH CATS was entertaining albeit its dark content.   Spoiler filled discussion of THE GRUDGE begins at 38:00. www.ghoulchat.com Please subscribe, rate and review us on all our streaming platforms! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter! @ghoulchat @williamfrench @jeanmarli @alexznyx @ashleynrhernandez Intro song "Holy Prayer" by BASSBEAR --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Minisode 001

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2020 45:14


    In the first minisode of the year, we went back into the archives and pulled a fun one from November; The Ghouls went over their favorite childhood Haunt Season movies! Will stakes his claim as Sarah Sanderson from HOCUS POCUS for his Halloween costume next year, Jeanette loves every creative component of the versatile NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS, Alexz is thinking of doing a rewrite of CASPER, and Ashley forces everyone to watch the iconic “Top That” clip from TEEN WITCH. Before they go down Memory Lane; Alexz and Ashley watched a questionable episode of HAUNTED during their weekend Montauk trip. Jeanette watched NOS4A2. Alexz watched ELI, THE JOKER, PARASITE, and rewatched OVERLORD. Ashley and Will watched the first episode of WATCHMEN together, and Ashley saw THE HOUSE THAT JACK BUILT and a short film by metal band SLAYER. Please subscribe, rate and review us on all our streaming platforms! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter! @ghoulchat @williamfrench @jeanmarli @alexznyx @ashleynrhernandez www.ghoulchat.com Intro song "Holy Prayer" by BASSBEAR --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 035: Ghoul Chat Best of 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2020 80:20


    The Ghouls talk about their favorite genre picks of 2019! Spoilers abound. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 034: Don't Sleep on Dr. Sleep

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2019 47:02


    This week the Ghouls minus Ashley watched the first film adaptation of Stephen King's DR SLEEP. Was it a worthy sequel to THE SHINING? Before they get into the main discussion; most of the gang is in the middle of moving apartments in New York City. Jeanette and Will are vamping up their new place. Will saw Sinead Harnett live, Jeanette saw the band MORTICIAN, and Alexz saw TR/ST and Kim Petras. Will rewatched Marianne with a friend and Alexz went to see THE IRISNMAN at The Belasco Theatre and caught INTO THE DARK's "PILGRIM" episode on Hulu in the middle of binging THE SIMPSONS TREEHOUSE OF HORROR episodes on Disney+. Spoilers begin at 22:00 for Dr Sleep --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 033: Spooky Spiral Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2019 49:32


    The gang is back, and they chronicle their October adventures and favorite films of haunt season! Spoilers abound, there are a lot of movies and films discussed! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 032: I Am The Suspicious Trash ( TERRIFIER 2016)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2019 56:21


    Ghoul Chat decided to talk about two scary clown-themed movies in a row, so this week's episode is Jeanette's pick, TERRIFIER. Jeanette of course loves the amount of unrelentless gore throughout and Alexz thinks the performance of Art the Clown is horrifyingly great. On the other end, Will resents the torturous kill scenes and Ashley couldn't look past the misogynistic undertones to enjoy them as well. Before they get into the main discussion, the Ghouls drank along to a Horror Movie Power Hour. Will is still keeping up with DRAGULA and TRUE BLOOD, Jeanette watched COOTIES, and they both watched all episodes of Netflix's new witchy show MARIANNE. Alexz had quite the haul, and watched the new CREEPSHOW 2, TIGERS ARE NOT AFRAID, THE HAUNTING OF SHARON TATE, AD ASTRA, THE LOST BOYS, AND TALL GIRL. Ashley has been binging on non genre shows FLEABAG and TRANSPARENT but is intrigued by the trailers for THE COLOR OUT OF SPACE and THE LODGE. Last but not least, everyone watched the season premiere of AMERICAN HORROR STORY 1984 together. Terrifier starts at 26:00 Spoilers start at 32:00 Please rate and review us on all our streaming platforms! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter! @ghoulchat @williamfrench @jeanmarli @alexznyx @ashleynrhernandez www.ghoulchat.com Intro song "Holy Prayer" by BASSBEAR --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 032: I Am The Suspicious Trash ( TERRIFIER 2016)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2019 55:42


    Ghoul Chat decided to talk about two scary clown-themed movies in a row, so this week’s episode is Jeanette’s pick, TERRIFIER. Jeanette of course loves the amount of unrelentless gore throughout and Alexz thinks the performance of Art the Clown is horrifyingly great. On the other end, Will resents the torturous kill scenes and Ashley couldn’t look past the misogynistic undertones to enjoy them as well. Before they get into the main discussion, the Ghouls drank along to a Horror Movie Power Hour. Will is still keeping up with DRAGULA and TRUE BLOOD, Jeanette watched COOTIES, and they both watched all episodes of Netflix’s new witchy show MARIANNE. Alexz had quite the haul, and watched the new CREEPSHOW 2, TIGERS ARE NOT AFRAID, THE HAUNTING OF SHARON TATE, AD ASTRA, THE LOST BOYS, AND TALL GIRL. Ashley has been binging on non genre shows FLEABAG and TRANSPARENT but is intrigued by the trailers for THE COLOR OUT OF SPACE and THE LODGE. Last but not least, everyone watched the season premiere of AMERICAN HORROR STORY 1984 together. Terrifier starts at 26:00 Spoilers start at 32:00 Please rate and review us on all our streaming platforms! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter! @ghoulchat @williamfrench @jeanmarli @alexznyx @ashleynrhernandez www.ghoulchat.com Intro song "Holy Prayer" by BASSBEAR

    Episode 031: Nobody Wants to Be Our Friends ( IT CHAPTER TWO 2019)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2019 90:30


    This week the Ghouls discuss the long awaited IT: CHAPTER TWO, and there are some disagreements! Jeanette loved it and enjoyed its funhouse vibe. Will was entertained enough that he didn't fall asleep once during a three hour movie. Ashley thought it was terrible, lacked tension and said the ending “offended her to her core”, and Alexz wanted a more eerie music score and mature scares. Before we all yell over each other about how bad or good the movie was…Alexz loved the technicolor fused THE LOVE WITCH and laughed her way through HOBBS & SHAW. Will is still watching the SCREAM TV series, and he and Ashley briefly discuss a bloody challenge the contestants of DRAGULA had to endure. Jeanette introduced Will to TRUE BLOOD and they're currently watching the first season together. She also watched the trailer for the upcoming “cursed” 70s themed mockumentary ANTRUM, horror short JEFF THE SERIAL KILLER and a spooky episode of BET's TALES. Ashley was entranced by the puppets and special effects in the first episode of THE DARK CRYSTAL: AGE OF RESISTANCE, rewatched the entire season of HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE and is starting a rewatch of THE X-FILES. Plus, Jeanette has another ghost story to relay, Will is threatening to host a seance in the apartment, Alexz had a 90s Zombie themed party in September, and during a weekend trip in Montauk, Ashley and her friends creeped someone out so bad she left the house in the middle of night. Spoiler free first thoughts of IT CHAPTER TWO starts at 28:00 **Spoilers start at 40:00 Please rate and review us on all our streaming platforms! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter! @ghoulchat @williamfrench @jeanmarli @alexznyx @ashleynrhernandez www.ghoulchat.com Intro song "Holy Prayer" by BASSBEAR --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 031: Nobody Wants to Be Our Friends ( IT CHAPTER TWO 2019)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2019 89:52


    This week the Ghouls discuss the long awaited IT: CHAPTER TWO, and there are some disagreements! Jeanette loved it and enjoyed its funhouse vibe. Will was entertained enough that he didn’t fall asleep once during a three hour movie. Ashley thought it was terrible, lacked tension and said the ending “offended her to her core”, and Alexz wanted a more eerie music score and mature scares. Before we all yell over each other about how bad or good the movie was…Alexz loved the technicolor fused THE LOVE WITCH and laughed her way through HOBBS & SHAW. Will is still watching the SCREAM TV series, and he and Ashley briefly discuss a bloody challenge the contestants of DRAGULA had to endure. Jeanette introduced Will to TRUE BLOOD and they’re currently watching the first season together. She also watched the trailer for the upcoming “cursed” 70s themed mockumentary ANTRUM, horror short JEFF THE SERIAL KILLER and a spooky episode of BET’s TALES. Ashley was entranced by the puppets and special effects in the first episode of THE DARK CRYSTAL: AGE OF RESISTANCE, rewatched the entire season of HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE and is starting a rewatch of THE X-FILES. Plus, Jeanette has another ghost story to relay, Will is threatening to host a seance in the apartment, Alexz had a 90s Zombie themed party in September, and during a weekend trip in Montauk, Ashley and her friends creeped someone out so bad she left the house in the middle of night. Spoiler free first thoughts of IT CHAPTER TWO starts at 28:00 **Spoilers start at 40:00 Please rate and review us on all our streaming platforms! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter! @ghoulchat @williamfrench @jeanmarli @alexznyx @ashleynrhernandez www.ghoulchat.com Intro song "Holy Prayer" by BASSBEAR

    Episode 030: The C-E-Ho of Gore Wh*re (READY OR NOT 2019)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2019 94:07


    This week's topic is the deviously bloody horror comedy READY OR NOT. Alexz declares that it's a perfect movie, resident gore whore Jeanette loved all the blood, Will jokingly relates to one of the characters, and Ashley enjoyed its satire of privileged upper class society. Plus, everyone realizes they are thirsty for melancholy, rueful Adam Brody. Before we get into the main discussion, everyone except for Alexz has been watching and living for DRAGULA. Will is rewatching SCREAM QUEENS for the 100th time and is also rewatching the SCREAM tv series. Jeanette watched HALLOWEEN 3: SEASON OF THE WITCH, CHILDREN OF THE CORN, and GREEN INFERNO; Alexz relays her experience seeing the latter in 4DX and meeting Eli Roth. Ashley got nostalgic with INVADER ZIM: ENTER THE FLORPUS, started but didn't finish Gaspar Noe's CLIMAX, and rewatched season 2 of MINDHUNTER, where she connects one of its real life serial killers to THE EXORCIST. Alexz watched THE FACULTY, and the other Ghouls watched a couple horror shorts: Sam Wineman's THE QUIET ROOM, Alexander the Titan's MOMO, and “The Masked Stranger”, a clip from the horrific 80s claymation children's movie THE ADVENTURES OF MARK TWAIN. Discussion of Ready or Not begins at 42:40 **spoilers start around 54:40 Please rate and review us on all our streaming platforms! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter! @ghoulchat @williamfrench @jeanmarli @alexznyx @ashleynrhernandez www.ghoulchat.com Intro song "Holy Prayer" by BASSBEAR --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 029: Screw The Path (47 METERS DOWN: UNCAGED 2019)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2019 99:03


    On this week's episode, the Ghouls (minus Will) review and recap 47 METERS DOWN: UNCAGED. Everyone wonders why there wasn't a single Latinx person in a movie located in Mexico, if fish can actually scream, and Ashley and Alexz reveal their aversion to nature based activities. Jeanette takes the sharks' side and wants to fight one of the characters, Alexz thought John Corbett acted the shit of out the five minutes he was in the movie, and Ashley wasn't expecting to be affected by the movie's claustrophobic nature. Before the recap, Alexz started watching G.L.O.W. and reading LOVECRAFT COUNTRY, and skewers the original 47 METERS DOWN movie. Jeanette finished COBRA KAI, shouts out her filmmaker friend @alexanderthetitan, and is rereading THE SHINING. Ashley binged most of the second season of MINDHUNTER and gives some quick thoughts on SCARY STORIES TO TELL IN THE DARK. Last but not least, Alexz and Ashley review the season 3 finale of THE HANDMAID'S TALE, and Alexz was introduced to 90s classic TO WONG FOO, THANKS FOR EVERYTHING! JULIE NEWMAR. Discussion of 47 Meters Down: Uncaged starts at 29:00 *spoiler section starts at 39:00 (spoilers for first movie too)* Scary Stories spoilers at 25:00 Follow us on Instagram and Twitter! @ghoulchat @williamfrench @jeanmarli @alexznyx @ashleynrhernandez www.ghoulchat.com Intro song "Holy Prayer" by BASSBEAR --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 028: Final Destination for Tweens (SCARY STORIES TO TELL IN THE DARK 2019)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2019 65:21


    This week's episode is about Andre Ovredal's SCARY STORIES TO TELL IN THE DARK. Did the film adaptation of a beloved children's horror anthology live up to expectations? The Ghouls discuss the monsters, the performances, and the scares of the Guillermo Del Toro produced PG13 horror. But first, Will and Alexz are finishing up EUPHORIA, and Jeanette watched BRIGHTBURN. Alexz has been binging SCHITT'S CREEK, and rewatched SWEENEY TODD. Jeanette started the Karate Kid YouTube series sequel COBRA KAI and previews the trailer for the Eli Roth produced HAUNT. Will and Jeanette are excited about the upcoming TIGER ARMY tour, and Alexz was surprised at the bro energy present at the DRAB MAJESTY show. Last but not least, Jeanette thinks her boyfriend attracts supernatural entities and she had to curse one out in the middle of the night. *Scary Stories discussion starts at 21:00 Spoilers start at 25:00 *Slight spoilers for Euphoria in beginning of episode and spoilers for the ending of BrightBurn at 19:30 Follow us on Instagram and Twitter! @ghoulchat @williamfrench @jeanmarli @alexznyx @ashleynrhernandez www.ghoulchat.com Intro song "Holy Prayer" by BASSBEAR --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 027: Sit Down and Carve This Butter for Hours (MIDSOMMAR 2019)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2019 104:03


    Ari Aster's MIDSOMMAR is the topic of this week's episode. Will was unable to join, but special guest Megan (@meganwilde)sat in for him. The ghouls go in depth about the film's motifs, themes, Swedish traditions, and astrological compatibilities amongst characters. Before they dive into Aster's dark fairytale... Alexz was not impressed with the remake of THE LION KING, while Jeanette vouched for the hyperrealism of the animals. Alexz also loved INTO THE DARK'S "CULTURE SHOCK" episode on Hulu, but couldn't sit through THE AUTOPSY OF JANE DOE, and had conflicting thoughts on ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD. Ashley was in a Sci-Fi mood and watched FIRST MAN and THE FIFTH ELEMENT. Jeanette was intrigued by the morally corrupt superheroes in new Amazon show THE BOYS. Megan suggests that everyone watch WILD WILD COUNTRY, and the group review the new trailer for IT: CHAPTER TWO. Also, tangents on astronaut conspiracies and diapers, the teen angst in EUPHORIA, and the discovery of a Tibetan Book of the Dead. MIDSOMMAR discussion begins at 31:00 ***spoilers begin at 42:00 Please subscribe, rate and review us! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter! @ghoulchat @williamfrench @jeanmarli @alexznyx @ashleynrhernandez www.ghoulchat.com Intro song "Holy Prayer" by BASSBEAR --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 026: Everyone Is A Detective (STRANGER THINGS 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2019 107:11


    The Ghouls have risen from the dead and are back with a new episode. This week the gang recaps and reviews STRANGER THINGS 3, and are unanimous about their love for the new season. But first…there's a lot to catch up on! Will rewatched the EVIL DEAD remake and realized it's not as scary when he's sober, and he and Ashley started watching HBO's dark yet visually stunning teen drama EUPHORIA. Alexz is lukewarm on THE AMAZING SPIDERMAN and ANNABELLE COMES HOME, and live texted in the group chat while she watched TERRIFIER on Netflix.  Ashley started HARLOTS just in time for for its new season, and she and Jeanette attended a press screening of MIDSOMMAR and give their first thoughts. Jeanette thought the CHILD'S PLAY remake was entertaining, and was underwhelmed by the special effects in CRAWL but thought the plot was good. Will, Jeanette, and Ashley are charmed by the quirky comedy show LOS ESPOOKYS. Will and Jeanette want to buy everything in the MOSCHINO spooky resortwear collection. Jeanette and Ashley are thrilled THE MISFITS are finally playing another east coast show, Alexz and Ashley are going to see DRAB MAJESTY, and everyone has fallen in bloodlust with TWIN TEMPLE. Stranger Things discussion starts at 33:00 Spoilers start at 44:00 Please subscribe, rate and review us! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter! @ghoulchat @williamfrench @jeanmarli @alexznyx @ashleynrhernandez www.ghoulchat.com Intro song "Holy Prayer" by BASSBEAR --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 025: Using the Blood of My Enemies for the Perfect Winged Eyeliner (KNIFE + HEART 2019)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2019 94:36


    In keeping up with the spirit of Pride, Alexz's pick for this week is Yann Gonzalez's queer arthouse homage to Giallo films, KNIFE + HEART. Of course, Alexz was in love with its synthy score and the pre 80s time period. Ashley appreciated the lack of straight male gaze and its colorful cinematography. Jeanette explained what a fluffer was to Will, and he in turn told everyone what a darkroom is. Before the gang gets into the erotic who-dun-it slasher, Will watched the new episodes of BLACK MIRROR and has decided to dress as Ashley O this Halloween. Everyone cackles over a review of Danzig's VEROTIKA. Jeanette watched ARKHAM SANITARIUM: SOUL EATER, the first horror movie Alexz worked on. Ashley thinks INSIDIOUS is still enjoyable albeit its scariness not holding up, and she is lovingly revisiting the TV adaptation of HANNIBAL. Alexz still wonders what direction the new season of THE HANDMAID'S TALE is going in, and gives a review of WHEN THEY SEE US on Netflix. Jeanette and Alexz are excited by the DR SLEEP trailer and Ashley is interested in the news that BLACK CHRISTMAS is being remade. Jeanette has been watching her boyfriend play the RESIDENT EVIL 2: REMAKE and is excited to see the Fireflies return in Rob Zombie's 3 FROM HELL. Discussion of Knife + Heart begins at 54:00 Please subscribe, rate and review us! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter! @ghoulchat @williamfrench @jeanmarli @alexznyx @ashleynrhernandez www.ghoulchat.com Intro song "Holy Prayer" by BASSBEAR --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 024: The B in LGBT Stands for Babadook ( THE BABADOOK 2014)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2019 75:12


    It's Pride month, and the Ghouls have a special guest, Will C! He's not as spooky as the rest of the ghouls, but they're actively trying to convert him and have him sign the Book of the Beast. Alexz finally watched PAN'S LABYRINTH. Both Ashley and Alexz watched the season premiere of BIG LITTLE LIES and the first three episodes of THE HANDMAID'S TALE. Alexz has been playing DARKWOOD on the Nintendo Switch and everyone else reminisces about playing UNTIL DAWN. Jeanette discovered a punk/metal radio station for the NJ/NY area and is intrigued by the new show on AMC, NOS4A2. Jeanette's friend created a horror short based on the Momo meme and she gives the dark backstory on how it went viral. Ashley laughed at how bad of a movie THE PREDATOR is, and also watched two new episodes of BLACK MIRROR. Jeanette and Alexz discuss future eps of INTO THE DARK. The group reveal who their favorite LGBTQ characters in genre are, how the BABADOOK inadvertently became a queer icon, and of course they each give their reviews and thoughts of the movie itself. Discussion of THE BABADOOK starts at 44:00 Please subscribe, rate and review us! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter! @ghoulchat @williamfrench @jeanmarli @alexznyx @ashleynrhernandez www.ghoulchat.com Intro song "Holy Prayer" by BASSBEAR --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 023: Kings Of Genre ( GODZILLA KING OF THE MONSTERS 2019)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2019 90:10


    This week, Will is offsite entertaining a guest he summoned from the underworld while the rest of the ghouls saw GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS. Jeanette loved the soundtrack and the black metal-esque shots of King Ghidorah; while Alexz wanted more monsters and less family drama. Ashley goes off on a mini tangent about the New York Times reveal of aliens visiting Earth. Before they discuss the longest running franchise of all time, Ghoul Chat was invited to an intimate event for SCARY STORIES TO TELL IN THE DARK, and were able to converse with producer, Guillermo Del Toro, and director, Andre Ovredal. Alexz briefs everyone on BOOKSMART, BRIGHT BURN, ALADDIN, and MA. Ashley watched BLADE and THE PERFECTION. Jeanette puts THE EYES OF DARKNESS by Dean Koontz on the Ghoul Chat Book Club list, and she also saw the black metal band, Dark Funeral, in Brooklyn. Alexz and Jeanette have LORDS OF CHAOS on their radar and briefly go into the f*cked up true crime story behind the movie. Godzilla convo starts around 43:00 Please subscribe, rate and review us! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter! @ghoulchat @williamfrench @jeanmarli @alexznyx @ashleynrhernandez www.ghoulchat.com Intro song "Holy Prayer" by BASSBEAR --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 022: BDE aka Big Demon Energy ( HEREDITARY 2018)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2019 55:56


    This week, Ashley finally gets to nerd out on her favorite horror film of as of late, Ari Aster's HEREDITARY. The gang dives into the mythology and Easter eggs of the world Aster created and how it emotionally and psychologically affected them. They also review Aster's short, THE STRANGE THING ABOUT THE JOHNSONS and discuss their hopes for MIDSOMMAR. Due to unfortunate circumstances, the first 45 minutes of our episode disappeared, so we can't weigh in on the new genre flicks that recently came out. However, the Ghouls hexed the podcast technology to ensure it doesn't happen again! Until next time.... --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 021: It's Wallachia Forever, Right? (CASTLEVANIA)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2019 80:06


    It's Jeanette's pick for this episode, so everyone watched the gory horror anime CASTLEVANIA on Netflix. We chat about the show's own take on the mythology of Dracula and also gush about how much we love vampire lore in general. Before we get into it, Jeanette assaults our heartstrings by revealing spoilers from A DOG'S JOURNEY, Will can only watch one act of SUSPIRIA (2018) at a time before falling asleep, and Alexz watched PHANTASM and THE DESCENT for the first time. She also didn't care for EXTREMELY WICKED, SHOCKINGLY EVIL, AND VILE and mentions how crazy the plot for RIVERDALE has gotten. Everyone is lukewarm on the last season of GAME OF THRONES, and the gang also reviews the new trailers for IT: CHAPTER TWO and MIDSOMMAR. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 020: Her Eye Was Barely Open ( PET SEMATARY 2019 + 1989)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2019 101:36


    This week, the Ghouls decided to tread through sour grounds to discuss Kevin Kolsch + Dennis Widmyer's 2019 remake of one of Stephen King's best stories, PET SEMATARY. Jeanette questions the characters' parenting skills, Will notices that everyone's eyes are barely open, Ashley wanted more creepy Victor and Zelda scenes, Alexz critiques some of the writing in the script, but everyone agrees Church the cat is the breakthrough performance and touch upon Mary Lambert's 1989 version. But before we get into the meat of it all…Alexz and Jeanette are starting a book club and recommends GLASS HOUSES by Rachel Caine and THE GRAVEYARD BOOK by Neil Gaiman. Jeanette celebrated Easter by going to see documentary HAIL SATAN. Alexz loved THE AVENGERS: END GAME, attended a screening + Q&A of Claire Denis's HIGH LIFE and joined Jeanette and Will in watching THE ACT. Ashley caught up on S1 Pt 2 of THE CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA and gives her thoughts, and Will and Jeanette watched an episode of INTO THE DARK. Plus, everyone has been jet setting around! Will laments that nothing spooky happened to him in Mexico, Ashley managed to complete the Dark Lord's task during her Europe vacation, Jeanette is making an appearance in LA, and Alexz scored free tickets to DisneyWorld. Discussion about Pet Sematary begins at 39:00 Please subscribe, rate and review us! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter! @ghoulchat @williamfrench @jeanmarli @alexznyx @ashleynrhernandez www.ghoulchat.com Intro song "Holy Prayer" by BASSBEAR --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 019: Crucify Me Daddy ( THE CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA PT 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2019 96:09


    Ashley is currently doing the bidding of the Dark Lord somewhere in Europe, while the rest of the gang binged Season One Part Two of THE CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA. Everyone lists their favorite badass on the show, the most cringeworthy characters and the best storylines before diving into a recap of each episode. Before they get into all things witchy, Will watched FANTASTIC BEASTS: CRIMES OF GRINDELWALD, Jeanette rewatched DAYBREAKERS, and they both watched Netflix original THE SILENCE and Hulu's new true-crime drama, THE ACT. Jeanette also covers her thoughts on the recently released trailer for the new animated THE ADDAMS FAMILY movie as well as the upcoming season of AMERICAN HORROR STORY. Alexz took herself on a date to see the new comedy LITTLE. The gang also touch on the remake of PET SEMATARY and the first episode of the reboot of TWILIGHT ZONE hosted by Jordan Peele. Sabrina discussion begins at 21:00 , SPOILERS BEGIN AT 27:00 Sorry for the annoying AC noise in the background from 58:00 - 1:00 Please subscribe, rate and review us! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter! @ghoulchat @williamfrench @jeanmarli @alexznyx @ashleynrhernandez www.ghoulchat.com Intro song "Holy Prayer" by BASSBEAR --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 018: Stephen Can You NOT

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2019 48:12


    In this week's ep, the Ghouls watch teaser trailers for upcoming horror movies ANNABELLE COMES HOME, THE CURSE OF LA LLORONA, SCARY STORIES TO TELL IN THE DARK, THE DEAD DON'T DIE, and PET SEMATARY. We speculate about plotlines and give ratings on how scared we think we might get when we watch them. Join in! Please subscribe, rate and review us! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter! @ghoulchat @williamfrench @jeanmarli @alexznyx @ashleynrhernandez www.ghoulchat.com Intro song "Holy Prayer" by BASSBEAR --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 017: Shake n Go Wigs ( GINGER SNAPS 2000)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2019 48:49


    For this episode, Alexz got to choose what movie to watch for this week's conjuring, and she picked one of her favorites: GINGER SNAPS! Everyone reminisces about their awkward years as a high school emo/goth/punk kid, PMS, and teenage sisterhood. But before we get into discussing Ginger Snaps; Jeanette and Will finished KINGDOM and Alexz watched its first episode, Will is still rewatching GAME OF THRONES, and Ashley watched GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY 2 and THE DISAPPEARANCE OF MADELINE MCCANN. Jeanette has also been reading Katie Alender's BAD GIRLS DON'T DIE and previews Colour Pop's Disney Villains makeup collection! Spoiler filled discussion of Ginger Snaps begins at 18:20 Please subscribe, rate and review us! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter! @ghoulchat @williamfrench @jeanmarli @alexznyx @ashleynrhernandez www.ghoulchat.com Intro song "Holy Prayer" by BASSBEAR --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 016: Jordan Peele is Punk AF (US 2019)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2019 89:24


    The Ghouls are all back together again! Will is back from the dead, and we all saw Jordan's Peele's sophomore horror feature US. There is a very brief spoiler free review before we get into a deep discussion about the socio political themes that are subliminally in the message of the movie and its exploration of how trauma can change a person. It's not all serious; we talk about the fun Easter eggs Peele sprinkled throughout and our favorite kills! Before we get into that, Alexz basically spent her weekend at the cinema watching French genre films; Yann Gonzalez's highly stylized slasher KNIFE AND HEART, Gaspar Noe's psychedelic horror CLIMAX, and a midnight screening of 70s sci-fi movie FANTASTIC PLANET. Jeanette and Will were festive for St Patrick's Day and saw the new LEPRECHAUN. Will is rewatching all of GAME OF THRONES to prepare for the final season. Jeanette wants to go see BEETLEJUICE on Broadway. She also saw THE GIRL WITH ALL THE GIFTS and mentions its similarity to acclaimed video game LAST OF US, which reminds Ashley that its sequel is coming out soon. Will and Ashley were intrigued by the trailer for THE WIND, and Ashley is excited by the official trailer for MIDSOMMAR. Also, Ashley and Will spent their Saturday night watching various horror TV shows and movies, including THE GRUDGE and PARANORMAL ACTIVITY, and are horrifying enraptured by HBO's new crime doc THE CASE AGAINST ADNAN SYED. Spoilers for US begin at 32:00 Please subscribe, rate and review us! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter! @ghoulchat @williamfrench @jeanmarli @alexznyx @ashleynrhernandez www.ghoulchat.com Intro song "Holy Prayer" by BASSBEAR --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 015: I Want To Play A Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2019 37:44


    Will is still trapped in another spiritual plane, but the rest of the Ghouls still got together for a quick conjuring. In this minisode they talk about spooky themed games of all kinds; Jeanette wants to get Sims 4: Vampires, Alexz has been playing Lairs of Fear, and Ashley wants to get Kingdom Hearts 3 and Resident Evil 2 Remake even though she's still too scared to play Until Dawn by herself. They also reminisce about board games like Life: Disney Haunted Mansion edition, Goosebumps, and make plans for a live episode playing Horror Trivial Pursuit. At the end they play a couple quick horror themed quizzes: “How Long Would You Last in a Horror Movie?” “What's this Horror Movie Tagline” and “Which Horror Villain Are You?” Thanks for tuning into this minisode! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 014: The (Plot) Hole in the Ground ( THE HOLE IN THE GROUND 2019)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2019 55:42


    Will isn't present for this episode, but he was definitely there in spirit. For the main discussion, the Ghouls weigh in on Lee Cronin's debut feature THE HOLE IN THE GROUND. Is the title a misdirect? Are there enough scares? Were they left with more questions than answers? But before they get into that...Jeanette walked in on Will watching the THE DESCENT. Alexz binged on genre all day and watched THE MUMMY, THE MUMMY RETURNS, HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL and THIRTEEN GHOSTS. Ashley has nothing but praise for season 3 of TRUE DETECTIVE. Ari Aster's upcoming horror film MIDSOMMAR finally gets a summer release date and A24 shared some creepy promotional images to go along with it. Alexz and Ashley were impressed by Eli Roth's HISTORY OF HORROR, plus there's a random tangent about how horrible some of the Oscar wins were this year. (Spoilers for the Hole in the Ground start at 28:00) Please subscribe, rate and review us! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter! @ghoulchat @williamfrench @jeanmarli @alexznyx @ashleynrhernandez www.ghoulchat.com Intro song "Holy Prayer" by BASSBEAR --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 013: "Black History is Black Horror" ( HORROR NOIRE)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2019 76:32


    The Ghouls are back with special guest, Simon, just in time for Black History Month! The gang screened HORROR NOIRE: A HISTORY OF BLACK HORROR directed by Xavier Neal-Burgin on Shudder. On this episode, Ghoul Chat discusses the uncomfortable racial undertones, stereotypes and tropes that permeated black history in horror cinema from the early years of BIRTH OF A NATION to the recent GET OUT directed by Jordan Peele. The team reviews what's new in the genre world before diving into the main topic; Alexz, Jeanette and Simon give a quick, spoiler free review of GLASS. No one really cared for the artsy horror show that is VELVET BUZZSAW. Will and Jeanette started watching Netflix's new zombie horror series KINGDOM. Lastly, everyone discusses their latest binges in true crime docs: the appalling ABDUCTED IN PLAIN SIGHT and transfixing and f**ked up TED BUNDY TAPES, along with the backlash of the corresponding trailer for EXTREMELY WICKED, SHOCKINGLY EVIL AND VILE (why is the title this long?) Please subscribe, rate and review us! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter! @ghoulchat @williamfrench @jeanmarli @alexznyx @ashleynrhernandez --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 012: Ghoul Chat's Best of 2018

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2018 83:28


    It's the last episode of the year! The Ghouls decided to do a roundtable on their favorite genre films and TV shows of 2018. Categories include: BEST VILLAIN, FAVORITE DEATH SCENE, SPECIAL FX/MAKEUP, and of course, BEST MOVIE. Before we reveal our picks of the year, Alexz saw THE FAVOURITE as well as a special screening of VOX LUX that featured a Q&A with Natalie Portman and director Brady Corbett. Ashley rewatched THE LOBSTER and FROM DUSK TILL DAWN, and everyone enjoyed the CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA CHRISTMAS SPECIAL: A MIDWINTER'S TALE. Spoilers abound! We will be back in January with new episodes! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter! @ghoulchat @williamfrench @jeanmarli @alexznyx @_ashbot www.ghoulchat.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 011: Kramp*ssy Meets St. D*ckolas ( KRAMPUS 2015)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2018 89:00


    This week, the ghouls recap and review one of the most notable Christmas horror films in recent times: Michael Dougherty's KRAMPUS (2015). Before they dive in to discuss killer toys, gingerbread-men and rednecks, the gang recaps the holiday horrors of their weekend. Jeanette, Will and Ashley were scammed on Saturday by a Christmas themed mini amusement park in Long Island, NY. Alexz attended two white elephant parties and walked away with an advent calendar containing only cardboard and plastic, which prompted her to spend the rest of the weekend binge watching holiday movies, including SILENT NIGHT DEADLY NIGHT (1984). Will and Ashley were enamored with Yorgos Lanthimos' THE FAVOURITE (2018). Jeanette reviews the trailer for Jame's Gunn's BRIGHTBURN (2019) and everyone dissects the resurgence of Karyn Kusama/ Diablo Cody's JENNIFER'S BODY (2009) as an unsung hero when it comes to feminist horror. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter! @ghoulchat @williamfrench @jeanmarli @alexznyx @_ashbot www.ghoulchat.com Intro song by Bassbear --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 010: I Think I'm Pensive Over This

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2018 89:21


    This week, Jeanette is M.I.A. while the rest of Ghoul Chat has a roundtable on conspiracy theories. Coincidence or not? Before they take a deep dive into the Illuminati, MK Ultra, and the Men In Black, everyone is excited about the confirmation of the CANDYMAN remake with Jordan Peele at the helm, A24 has put their entire film catalogue online streaming for free, and Ashley tentatively wants to watch THE HOUSE THAT JACK BUILT. Also, Will and Ashley beat a couple more chapters in video game UNTIL DAWN, Alexz went to go see the horror musical ANNA AND THE APOCALYPSE, and everyone watched the Blumhouse thriller CAM, which spurned a tangent about the real-life horrors of body dysmorphia, plastic surgery, facetuning and Instagram influencer culture. *Some spoilers for Cam at 47:15 for a couple minutes Follow us on Instagram and Twitter! @ghoulchat @williamfrench @jeanmarli @alexznyx @_ashbot www.ghoulchat.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 009: I'm Afraid Of This Conversation

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2018 79:02


    The Ghouls are back from their week long break. Some of us were spiraling, but we made it out alive on the other side! Jeanette saw OVERLORD and she gives a quick review, Ashley and Alexz saw FANTASTIC BEASTS: CRIMES OF GRINDELWALD and both had a lukewarm reaction, and Will convinces Ashley to watch LOVE ACTUALLY and get into the Christmas spirit. Also, Alexz saw Goblin perform Dario Argento's SUSPIRIA soundtrack live and Ashley started playing the video game UNTIL DAWN but won't continue until the rest of the gang sits with her as she plays. In this week's discussion, we go down Vice's list of 50 Scariest Moments in horror movies and what about them makes our skin crawl. Find out who prefers jump scares or slow burns and what movies can be considered as “sneaky genre”. Beware, lots of movie spoilers in this episode! Link to article: https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/wj9va4/the-50-scariest-movie-moments-in-horror SPOILERS DISCUSSED: GAME OF THRONES, CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA, THE WITCH, EVIL DEAD, THINNER, REQUIEM FOR A DREAM, MELANCHOLIA, SINISTER, A QUIET PLACE, SLEEPAWAY CAMP, JEEPERS CREEPERS, HIGH TENSION, A SERBIAN FILM, READY PLAYER ONE, E.T. , CONTRACTED, ZODIAC, NEVER BEEN KISSED, TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE, THE EXORCIST, HEREDITARY, SILENCE OF THE LAMBS, TRAINSPOTTING, IT, INSIDIOUS + MORE!! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter! @ghoulchat @williamfrench @jeanmarli @alexznyx @_ashbot www.ghoulchat.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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