Horror Sucks is a podcast hosted by Ashley Atkins and Carter Rhodes. Two friends who hate to love watching terrible horror movies. Every other week they'll review a trash horror movie and tell you why it sucks.
Ashley Atkins and Carter Rhodes
Send us a Text Message.Yeah I know it wasn't a week and it definitely wasn't a hiatus. Thank you all for your patience, we appreciate your support and we will be recording new episodes soon! For now please enjoy our highly anticipated review of Cobwebbs (2023) that we recorded back in October.
Carter and Ashley again struggle with deadlines this week, finally releasing the Last Voyage of the Demeter. This film - released in 2023 - chronicles a relatively minor chapter of the original Dracula lore: his journey from Romania to London. The film has received praise, comparing it to "Alien at sea"... but that's going to be a hard bar to meet. Listen to see what they think!
We're back! After a breif hiatus due to various life changes and laptop breakings we have finally been able to edit Carters birthday episode! Carters birthday was back in August but please join use as we celebrate him with Final Destination (2000)!This movie is peak 2000's and spawned a 6 movie franchise. Listen to hear why Final Destination SUCKS!
This week, Carter and Ashley watch Talk to Me (2022), an Austrailian horror movie about a haunted hand. Listen to hear why this movie sucks!
Carter and Ashley cover Pearl, a 2020 prequel to the 2020 film X. Yes, you read that right, this movie was filmed secretly during the production of the original. Despite such a silly start, can this movie match up to its predecessor, a movie which received lukewarm reviews from both Carter and Ashley?
"We can't all die first" This week, Ashley and Carter discuss The Blackening (2022), a horror parody that had us chuckling. Listen to hear why this movie is pretty good!
In the episode immediately following the first Insidious installment, Carter and Ashley watch the latest movie in the franchise. Directed by Patrick Wilson and equipped with a new writer, can this movie shake the B-movie chains that have held back the series since the original?
In preparationg for Insidious Red Door, this week we covered Insidious (2010)! Listen to hear Carter make Ashley think and to hear why this episode sucks!
In our first (and due to recording issues, our only) episode of Pride month, Carter and Ashley review Bodies Bodies Bodies, a relatively recent movie which stars Pete Davidson. The movie was produced by A24, which has a stronger track record than most studios. Listen to see if the movie lives up to its hype, or if it's just cashing in on Pete Davidson's fame.
This week Ashley and special guest and friend of the pod Ian cover Dead Silent! What's better than a movie about puppets? A movie about haunted puppets! Listen to hear why this movie sucks!
Today, Carter and guest star Ian review the historic FeardotCom... .com. Yes, you read that correctly, the movie is titled feardotcom, and they were unable to obtain the rights to fear.com. Thus, they were forced to use feardotcom.com. The movie gets even worse from there. Listen to hear why this movie is one of the worst we've ever reviewed.Check us out at horrorsucks.comThanks for listening!
This week, Ashley and Carter watch Candyman, the 2022 horror remake. We know that this movie covers some sensitive topics, and we do our best to be mindful. Listen to hear why this movie doesn't suck. Thanks for listening!
Recorded during the midst of Dracula Daily, shortly after completing their own movie for the 48 hour film challenge, Carter and Ashley discuss the newly released Renfield (2023). In a modern take on two classic characters, Renfield is Dracula's familiar, and has come to realize their relationship is toxic. Despite performances by Nic Cage and Nicholas Hoult, the film struggled in the box office. Listen to hear if we disagree, or if it deserved to fail.Check us out at horrorsucks.comThanks for listening!
This week Carter and Ashley follow Beau on his incredible journey to get back to him moms house in Beau is Afraid (2023). Listen to hear why Ari Aster's lastest release sucks!
In this episode (recorded several weeks ago), Carter and Ashley interview Nika, longtime listener and friend and longtime foe of horror movies. Nika elects to watch Coraline, a movie that has been famous for traumatizing unsuspecting kids. Carter and Ashley both missed out when they were younger, will they be scared to watch it now?Check us out at horrorsucks.comThanks for listening!
This weeks episode is the hulu original Sick, which is very fitting as Ashley had just finished quarantining after being exposed to Covid. Listen to hear why this movie is insensitive and sucks! Check us out at horrorsucks.comThanks for listening!
This week Ashley and Carter revisit one of their favorite franchises for the new movie Evil Dead Rise (2023). While this isn't the first Evil Dead movie to not take place at a cabin in the woods, it's lacks in comparison. Listen to hear why Evil Dead Rise sucks! Check us out at horrorsuck.com If you like what you hear, leave a rating and a review! Thanks for listening!
For a very special episode, Carter brings in recurring guest Ian to replace a temporarily unavailable Ashley. As Carter and Ian's first solo episode, they decided to watch The Bye Bye Man, the film that first sparked their interest in bad horror. The film is centered around the Bye Bye Man, a creature so cursed that if you know the name, he'll come and kill you. You better not think it, and you better not say it. This film is the champagne of shitty horror, and Ian and Carter will tell you why.Find us on horrorsucks.com
In the second of two guest episodes, Carter and friend of the podcast Janel review an unusual submission: not just Scooby Doo, but a Scooby Doo and Courage the Cowardly Dog crossover. The movie came out in 2021, and ran at a whopping 78 minutes. Despite this, your hosts plan to tell you everything wrong about this movie, and conclude whether or not it counts as horror.horrorsucks.com @horrorsuckspodcast
Back by unpopular demand, Ashley is joined by friend of the pod and our very own ant man, Ian MacGregor for the scifi horror movie The Bone Snatcher (2003). Don't let the title fool you, this movie is indeed about ants, but don't worry it won't give you the creepy crawlies. Listen to hear why this movie sucks! Also check out our website, horrorsucks.com and our instagram @horrorsuckpodcast. Thanks for listening!
This week, Ashley takes it old school with special guest Fiona Martin as they review the classic, House on Haunted Hill (1959). This horror classic kept us on our toes and we loved almost every second of it. Listen to hear why this movie doesn't suck. horrorsucks.com @horrorsuckspodcast *As I was editing I realized they wouldn't have used real acid so a real skeleton wouldn't have been necessary for that purpose. Still unknown if the fact is true.
In this nightmare of an episode, Carter, Ashley, and the ghost of Joe return to the long-dreaded Scream VI. The prior movie was one of their first episodes, and as soon as it ended, they knew they'd have to meet again for the sequel. Now, a year later, they're back, having survived a near constant bombardment of advertisements, promotional materials, and aggressive marketing. The film was described as "unlike any other scream," so listen to find out if it's worth the hype, or if it was all just a ploy to fill theaters.If you like what you hear, make sure you leave a rating and a review. Check us out at Horrorsucks.com and on instagram @horrorsuckspodcast
This week Carter and Ashley relive our childhood nightmares of animatronics coming to life with Willy's Wonderland (2021). Whats better than a Nicholas Cage movie? One where he doesn't have a single line of dialogue. Listen to hear why this movie sucks! If you like what you hear, make sure you leave a rating and a review. Check us out at Horrorsucks.com and on instagram @horrorsuckspodcast
This disaster of an episode is brought to you by Ashley's poor time management. Please enjoy this weeks episode on the monstrosity that is Jeepers Creepers Reborn (2022), which undeniably sucks! Disclaimer: We do not condone the actions of Jeepers Creepers director Victor Salva and while we were unsure while recording, he did serve 3 years in jail for his crimes of sexual misconduct. Find us: @horrorsuckspodcast Horrorsucks.com
This week we are going back in time to fight the alien predator in Prey (2022)! Listen to hear why Prey sucks!
Ashley and Carter and joined by friend of the pod Ian MacGregor to discuss the analogue horror movie Skinamarink (2022)! Listen to hear why this movie sucks! Check us out at horrorsucks.com and @horrorsuckspodcast
This week Ashley and Carter review The Offering (2022). Never heard of this movie? Us either, it was brushed under the rug during pre horror season. Listen to hear why this movie sucks!Thanks for listening, if you like what you hear please leave a rating and review!Horrorsucks.comFind us on instagram @horrorsuckspodcast
Hold on to your fingers and toes, this episode is juicy! This week we are joined by our friend Bobby to discuss the French horror film Raw. Listen to hear why some of us throught this movie sucked. HorrorSucks.comFollow us @horrorsuckspodcastEmail us at horrorsuckspodcast@gmail.com
The long awaited episode of M3GAN has arrived! After being haunted for months by trailers of this modern take on Child's Play, Carter and Ashley finally see it in theaters. Plagued by poor acting, transparent writing, and a generally dumb concept, this movie is really awful. Listen to hear why it sucks!Follow us: @horrorsuckspodcast Find us at horrorsucks.com
In this episode, Carter and Ashley recruit an old friend by the name of David to help unpack the David Fincher masterpiece Se7en (Seven, if you're feeling lazy). David streams most days from twitch.tv/davidtovarisch, where he games his way to a better world.The movie follows two detectives tracking down a serial killer inspired by the seven deadly sins... and has plenty of plot twists along the way. Check out our other episodes on horrorsucks.com
TW: Addition and Sexual Assault This week Carter and Ashley are joined by an unnamed friend who is on the run from an Evil Demon but had to stop in a witness our recording of Evil Dead 2013! If you have a sensitive stomach, beware. Follow us: @horrorsuckspodcast Find us at horrorsucks.com
This week Ashley recommended what she thought would be a holiday movie but was let down with The Gingerdead Man (2005), starring Gary Busey. In one of the most unhinged episodes yet, they explore this awful masterpiece. Listen to here why it sucks!
TW: SuicideThis week Carter and Ashley cover the highly controversial movie The Forrest (2016) about the Aokigahara forest in Japan. Beyond topic insensitivity and racism, this movie sucks on so many levels. Listen to find out how! Today is the last day to sign up for our movie give away. Head over to horrorsucks.com and enter your email for a chance to win!Thank you all for listening, check us out at horrorsucks.com or on instagram @horrorsuckspodcast
Join Ashley and Carter as they journey through the backroads of America with Bones and All (2022). This movies has everything; Timothée Chalamet, love, and cannibalism. Listen to hear why Bones and All sucks!Please make sure to rate review and subscribe! Find us at www.horrorsucks.com and on instagram @horrorsuckspodcast!
We hope your hungry! Just in time for Thanksgiving, this week Carter and Ashley take a bite out of The Menu (2022). With a menu this appetizing, it should be sure to satiate our appetites. Listen to hear why it sucks! We hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving! Sign up for our movie box contest at horrorsucks.com Also find us at Instagram @horrorsuckspodcast Stay Spooky!
As we wrap up spooky season, Carter and Ashley were prepared to be terrified by Terrifier 2 (2022). An anticipated sequel to the 2016 movie, Terrifier. Find out what ciaos Art the clown is causing this Halloween. While this episode is not graphic in nature this movie is extremely gory. Those with sensitive stomachs tread lightly. Thank you all for listening, please make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Also find us at horrorsucks.com and on instagram @horrorsuckspodcast
Happy birthday, Ashley! As her birthday episode, she has selected Hocus Pocus 2, her film debut. It's not really horror, but neither was Scooby Doo. 29 years after the original, the long-prophesied sequel to Hocus Pocus has been released. The original movie failed at the box office but has since become beloved. Listen to find out the sequel can fill its shoes.Thank you all for listening, please make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Also find us on Instagram @horrorsuckspodcast
For our most out of order episode yet, Carter and Ashley air a recording from early September, back when they were burnt out on Friday the 13ths and needed a pick-me-up. They elected to watch Cabin in the Woods, an all-time great horror film. Listen to hear why it's so critically acclaimed!Thank you all for listening, please make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Also find us on Instagram @horrorsuckspodcast
This week, Ashley and Carter have the pleasure of covering an old Horror Sucks classic. The original Hellraiser was the 5th episode of our podcast, and now we have the chance to watch the remake. It was meant to be a new movie inspired by the original (rather than a true remake or sequel) but the modern effects and higher budget should ensure a scarier, more gory movie. Listen to find out why it sucks. Thank you all for listening, please make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Also find us on Instagram @horrorsuckspodcast
Once again, Carter and Ashley watch a movie on a Thursday and expect to have the episode out by the following Wednesday. This time, it's Halloween Ends, the final of the Halloween remake trilogy. After two atrocious precursors, the duo can finally breathe a sigh of relief, as the series fittingly ends here. Listen to hear their thoughts.Thank you all for listening, please make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Also find us on Instagram @horrorsuckspodcast
A few months late, Ashley and Carter review X, a movie about filming an adult video in rural Texas. This episode is particularly graphic of a sexual nature, and we recommend that family members do not listen. Also, extremely important to note, Carter does not know what he's talking about when it comes to alligators. Don't listen to him.Thank you all for listening, please make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Also find us on Instagram @horrorsuckspodcast
After first seeing the trailer during a viewing of Sonic 2, Ashley and Carter have been excited for Smile for months. They waited through spooky baseball games and episode after episode after Horror Sucks for its release, and now its finally hear. Listen so we can tell you whether or not this new release sucks.Thank you all for listening, please make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Also find us on Instagram @horrorsuckspodcast
To kick off a chaotic October schedule, Carter and Ashley review Barbarian. A recent release, the film has performed remarkably well with critics... but Carter is still skeptical. Listen to find out why.Thank you all for listening, please make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Also find us on Instagram @horrorsuckspodcast
This week Carter and Ashley regret their life choices with Orphan (2009) and Orphan: First Kill (2022). While one is a horror classic beloved my many, the other...you'll just have to listen to find out. Thank you all for listening, please make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Also find us on Instagram @horrorsuckspodcast
After struggling for weeks, Ashley and Carter give up on their Friday the 13th marathon and settle for something a little simpler. In this week's episode, they discuss Vivarium, a movie where a couple finds themselves trapped in a paranormal suburb, forced to raise a child that isn't theirs. If you like what you hear, please make sure you subscribe and leave a review. You can also find us on Instagram @horrorsuckspodcast
This week, Ashley and Carter limp through an episode of VelociPastor. Despite being a mere 75 minutes long, it's one of the most demoralizing movie they've ever seen.If you like what you hear, please make sure you subscribe and leave a review. You can also find us on Instagram @horrorsuckspodcast
This week, Ashley and Carter revisit the 1980s to watch Prom Night, a since-rebooted Canadian slasher film starring the one-and-only Jaime Lee Curtis. The film has everything a slasher should have: gore, proms, Ohio, but there's just something about it that sucks. Listen to find out why.If you like what you hear, please make sure you subscribe and leave a review. You can also find us on Instagram @horrorsuckspodcast
This week, the gang reviews the recent Peacock original They/Them, a slasher movie set at a gay conversion camp. Ashley and Carter keep it as tasteful as possible.If you like what you hear, please make sure you subscribe and leave a review. You can also find us on Instagram @horrorsuckspodcast
This week, it's Carter's birthday! Or it was when they recorded it. So, continuing the theme of being wrong whenever we tell you next week's episode, we watch one of his all-time favorite horror movies: Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island. As huge Scooby-Doo fans, Carter and Ashley have a blast, and only try to do a Scooby voice once.If you like what you hear, please make sure you subscribe and leave a review. You can also find us on Instagram @horrorsuckspodcast
This week, Ashley and Carter review a movie that has plagued them for years. Is Oculus good or bad? Featuring one of their favorite actresses, Karen Gillan, the movie is about a mirror that can control what you see... even if you're not looking at it. Listen to find out more!If you like what you hear, please make sure you subscribe and leave a review. You can also find us on Instagram @horrorsuckspodcast