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Happy Friday the 13th to all those who celebrate (which should be all of you!) Instead of tackling one of the big boys from the iconic franchise, we swerve and take a look at an indie passion project, 13: Fanboy. With a massive alumnus cast and some truly entertaining meta ideas, 13: Fanboy struggles to add meat to the bones.And this week, Bee reads...a romance novel?! Plus, Ryan wraps up his final frontier.

The late aughts were dedicated to the slasher remakes so finding an original IP in a sea of reboots is truly a unique experience. As is Laid to Rest. With a memorable killer and some fine-tuned craft, this little slasher that could is deserving of a lot more love.Plus! In this week's pop culture check-in, Ryan continues his Trek trek and Bee finally got around to seeing the most emo of the Batmen.

Be on the lookout all brides-to-be! In this week's episode, we explore a slasher that would go on to influence many but is remembered by few. Bee and Ryan take a look at 1980's He Knows You're Alone, discuss why it left its mark on the horror landscape but is never discussed, and also have some fun discussing that little actor's first film role. What's his name again? Tom Hanks.Also, in this week's pop culture check-in, Ryan brings up his annual allowance of once to discuss Wrestlemania and has also been venturing where no man has gone before. Bee took advantage of some downtime and binged...everything.

You'll probably recognize the poster but maybe not the movie. This week, we make an appointment with Dr. Giggles, a nineties slasher that is also a sneaky comic book movie? Sort of. We didn't expect to enjoy this as much as we did but Manny Cotos darkly humorous ‘92 slasher is a fun and pun time.Plus, in our pop culture check-in, Ryan finally checks off a major Spielberg blind spot and Bee has got her tv groove back thanks to shows like Reacher and Euphoria. Which are nothing alike but both very good!

When Jake is finally pushed over the edge by bullies, Chucky reminisces about his first murder as a human boy, urging Jake to now make a choice--kill or be killed. In this episode Bee & Ryan get into Chucky's backstory with our first real peek into his past! We also discuss the developments of our mean girl Lexy & what makes her such an interesting bad guy and more!

On Halloween night, Chucky targets one of Jake's frenemies at a rocking costume party, forcing Jake to either stop the killer doll--or help him. This episode Bee & Ryan obsess over Hello Kitty Chucky, hypothesize about Chucky's plans for Jake & question the beverages of choice at the High School Halloween party and more!

When 14-year-old budding artist Jake Wheeler buys a vintage Good Guy doll at a yard sale, intending to use it in his latest sculpture, his young life will change forever--for better and worse. Bee & Ryan tackle Chucky like they've never seen him before, on TV! We talk about the people behind the show, the development of the characters & what we hope happens the rest of the season.

Cult classic time! This week Ryan & Bee are chatting about 1987's Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II. Even more exciting, they have guests! Hannah May Cumming & Emma Cogan, the woman behind Monsterous Femme Films, join the podcast to lend their expertise as they discuss the film, their favorite kills, and what this film means to them & the genre!

Say his name! This week we chat about the record-breaking Candyman sequel, directed by Nia DiCosta.We analyze this reboot/sequel to see how it works within the slasher blueprint, what it's changed & built on from the '92 classic, and where it stands among the rest. We rave about the cinematography and discuss the message and legend of the film.Plus in our pop culture check-in, we chat about football, Christopher Nolan's films, and the Child's Play series.

We've made it to the final film in the Fear Street trilogy! Fear Street Part 3 1666 takes us back to where it all started, and for the most part, ditches the trope-heavy formula of the previous two films. Listen as we go kill by kill to decide how well this film, and the entire trilogy, fit into the slasher genre.

Are you ready for part 2? This time we are introduced to a new Fear Street gang as they live in fear at Camp Nightwing. The film is dripping late 70's/early 80's summer camp slasher tropes! A rivalry between two towns, the bonds of sisterhood and a curse to discover all lead us right into our finale. Does this film work as its own slasher or does it get lost in its own trilogy? We find out!

Millennials rejoice, the Fear Street novels have come to life as a three-part slasher series! Best part? The first film takes place in the decade we grew up in, the 90's! Join us as we dissect Netflix's Fear Street Part One 1994 directed by Leigh Janiack. We cover everything from the needle drops, the young cast, the multiple killers, and of course, THAT KILL. How does this 2021 slasher hold up to the formula? We find out. Plus in our pop culture check-in, we talk about Bee's newest addition to her family plus lots of television shows both reality (for Ryan) and not.

It's Playtime... Again! Bee & Ryan are back with the second installment of the Chucky franchise with Child's Play 2. They go kill by the kill to analyze the film & dissect if it makes a better slasher than its predecessor and the other slashers in their list.Plus in their pop culture check-in, they chat Justice League, superhero films in general, and the Jurrasic Park/World movies!

Will You Survive The Ride Of Your Life? Join us as we discuss 2006's Dark Ride directed by Craig Singer. This aughts slasher follows a group of unlikeable college kids as they spend the night in a deserted dark ride with an escaped mental patient. We go kill by kill to see how this indie film ranks among the best of the genre.Plus in our pop culture check-in we talk True Blood, Nancy Drew, Clown in the Corn Field & The Craft Legacy. Listen to the very end to catch our newest segment Killbusters where Bee & Ben go over the practicalities of the kills in this slasher.

Let's celebrate Valentine's Day with the forgotten 90's slashers Lovers Lane! Directed by Jon Ward and co-starring a pre-Scary Movie Anna Faris, this paint by the numbers slasher is full of classic tropes and surprisingly has a lot for Bee & Ryan to dive into.Plus in our pop-culture check in we chat reality show Love Island, Netflix's Malcolm & Marie, and Paul Tremblay's horror novel Survivor Song.

He'll Love You To Pieces! It’s time for another giallo. This week Bee and Ryan dissect Sergio Martino’s Torso from 1973. We dive into this Italian horror to find out just how much it influenced the slasher genre. Plus in our pop culture check-in we discuss Psycho Goreman, Pixar’s Soul & Stephanie Perkins book turned soon-to-be Netflix teen scream, There’s Someone Inside Your House.

What is better than three murderous kids on a rampage? Three murderous kids on a rampage during their birthday because...astrology! Join us as we dissect 1981's Bloody Birthday directed by Ed Hunt. Kill by kill we find out just how dangerous these kids are & rank them among other slashers! Listen to the very end when we introduce a brand new segment called, Kill Busters with special guest Ben McKenzie. Plus in our pop culture check-in we chat Bee's big life news, the True Blood reboot, & Maneater on the PS5.

This week we go kill by kill to talk about 2018's Hell Fest directed by Gregory Plotkin. Hell Fest finds us following a group of friends being terrorized by a masked serial killer in a horror-themed amusement park. From amazing visuals to a killer score from Bear McCreary we go over every detail to rank this modern slasher. Plus in our pop culture check-in, we discuss Amazon Prime's Welcome to Blumhouse series, Halloween 2018, seeing Scream at the drive-in, and more!

Put the knife down Michael, Trick is here! Bee & Ryan tackle 2019's Trick from director Patrick Lussier. This Halloween based slasher is non-stop violence with a high energy killer, elaborate setups & so much gory goodness. We dive into those kills & then put it up against the slasher blueprint to see how well this modern flick ranks!Plus in our pop culture check-in, we discuss Color Out of Space, Love and Monsters & Countdown!

This week Bee & Ryan are finally tackling the underlooked 80's slasher from Ken Hughes, Night School. It has everything you could want from a slasher, decapitations, nudity, a super cool ensemble for our killer, and a misogynistic & predatory professory to root against! In a year full of slashers, we see how this one ranks against the rest!Plus in our pop-culture check-in, we talk Halloween movies, Beyond fest & more!

You've seen the poster hanging in your childhood video store, but have you seen the film? Ryan & Bee dive into the cult slasher, Pieces directed by Juan Piquer Simón. The co-eds of a Boston college campus are targeted by a mysterious killer who is creating a human jigsaw puzzle from their body parts.Plus in their pop culture check-in they discuss Ryan's birthday, the films Scare Me, The Strings, the Bill & Ted movies, The Babysitter & its new sequel, and Bee recommends her most recent reads, Fear Street: Party Games & The Family Upstairs!

As a group of teens trains for the upcoming Olympics, an insane murderer begins to inventively pick them off. Bee & Ryan look into this low budget slasher, full of confusing plot lines and full frontal nudity to figure out just how well it stacks against other slashers.Plus in our pop culture check-in we discuss the new twilight book Midnight Sun, Amazon Prime's Get Duked, 90's horror including Body Bags & Stir of Echoes, Dave Franco's directorial debut The Rental, and more!

It's finally here, this week Bee & Ryan are tackling the iconic 1974 classic, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Directed by Tobe Hooper, this film changed the slasher genre forever. We go kill by kill to see how this film shaped the genre and where it ranks as a slasher.Plus in our pop-culture check-in, we discuss Fantasia Fest, Nevada City Film Festival, the Netflix movie Work It, Wishmaster, erotic thrillers and more!

Innocence has never been deadlier. This week Bee & Ryan are joined by Molly Henry to discuss 2000's Cherry Falls. This underrated Post-Scream slasher is both a twist on the genre and true to the formula. Listen to us dissect the kills one by one & say hymen more than we ever anticipated.Plus in our pop-culture check-in we talk Ryan's move to LA, Bee's big job for Netflix, and a few movies we've managed to fit in.

What would you do to get your Dream Home? We find out what one woman is willing to do in this 2010 Hong Kong slasher. Brutal & unforgiving this is not a movie for the faint of heart.Plus in our pop culture check-in we chat Ryan's big move, Hulu's Palm Springs, The Beach House & Relic.

Before there was A Nightmare on Elm Street there was Alone in the Dark! This week Bee & Ryan are joined by Brennan Klein as they go kill by kill to analyze this early slasher. Directed by Jack Sholder & produced by Bob Shaye, this 80's slasher follows a quartet of murderous psychopaths who break out of a mental hospital during a power blackout and lay siege to their doctor's house.

This is not a joke, we are in fact talking about 2008's April Fool's Day directed by The Butcher Brothers. Wonky soundtracks, a group of aughts assholes and plenty of pranks, Ryan & Bee put it to the test to rank how this low budget remake works as a slasher.

This week we are talking about the "black sheep" of the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise, Freddy's Revenge! The film directed by Jack Sholder and starring Mark Patton & Robert Englund brings our favorite gloved killer back. Fred Krueger has new rules & even more kids on Elm Street to kill. We look to see how well this franchise entry hits the slasher tropes we know and love. Plus in our pop culture check-in, we talk about Scream Queen: My Nightmare on Elm Street, the 2019 documentary about actor Mark Patton's story of starring in Freddy's Revenge and how it has impacted his life until now.

One, two Freddy's coming for you. This week we dissect Wes Craven's A Nightmare on Elm Street, the slasher that forever changed the genre and created a pop culture icon. Listen as we gush about the importance of this film and its impact on the genre. Plus in our pop culture check-in we chat Frozen II, Dumbo, Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer, The Room, Villians, The Lost Causes of Bleak Creek & HBO's Euphoria.

Candyman, Candyman, Candyman, Candyman..... this episode Ryan and Bee tackle the iconic 90's supernatural slasher. We dive into the urban legend, themes of adultery, the Phillip Glass score, and whether the Candyman is more a haunted ghost story than a stalk and slash-er.

This week we dissect 1980's Maniac where a psychotic man with serious mommy issues stalks and slashes the attractive women of NYC. We obsess over Tom Savini's special effects, marvel at the weird dialogue and dive into what this proto-slasher has to offer. Plus in our pop culture check-in we talk divorce, Colorado, The Boy 2 & To All The Boys I've Loved Before.

In 1976 we were given Alice, Sweet Alice. Directed by Alfred Sole, a slasher before the slashers existed. We take a look at this iconic proto-slasher and look at how it helped shape the genre we love. Plus in our pop culture check-in we talk Super Bowl and Birds of Prey.

Susan Jeremy, Valentine's Day, and a really weird hospital. This is all you need to know about 1981's Hospital Massacre. Follow along with us as we try and make sense of this bonkers 80's holiday slasher.Plus in our pop culture check-in we discuss Zombieland 2, One Cut of the Dead, Ready or Not, Detective Pikachu & Bad Times at the El Royale.

Happy New Year! We are kicking off 2020 with a low budget winter slasher from 1988, Iced! Iced is a soapy, formulaic slasher about a group of friends who find themselves invited to a new ski lodge only to be stalked and slashed. Plus in our pop culture check-in we discuss Underwater, the new Grudge, Scooby-Doo & Pokemon Sword.

We say goodbye to 2019 with our last episode of the year, 2005's Santa's Slay! This holiday slasher is full of nonstop puns and an insane kill count all at the hands of a demon Santa played by professional wrestler Bill Goldberg. Plus in our pop culture check-in we talk Uncut Gems, Cats, The Hustle, You season 2 and Soundtrack!

Merry Christmas! To celebrate the holidays we cover the newest Black Christmas flick. Directed by Sophia Takal, this Blumhouse produced remake takes the female empowerment messages of the original and amps them up to an extreme. One of the most divided we have been about a movie, so listen to hear our thoughts and where it lands on our ranking of slashers!

This week Bee & Ryan dive into their first Indian slasher with 2019's Game Over directed by Ashwin Saravanan. A film about trauma, death, survival and yes, video games.

The time has come for Ryan and Bee to dissect the season finale! Frankly, we are impressed we made it. We discuss the final episode, the surprising resolution, what happened and honestly what we wished would happen, and our overall thoughts of the season.

This year, it's not the turkey being carved for Thanksgiving. This week we discuss 1981's Thanksgiving-inspired slasher Home Sweet Home, which involves a PCP maniac with a "Body by Jake" and a ranch full of horny men and women to create a mostly fun film despite the budget.Plus in the pop culture check-in, we talk The Lighthouse, The Old Dark House,Jerry Maguire, Spider-Man: Far From Home, The Spy Who Dumped Me. Molly’s Game. The Impossible and Crawl.

A deadly trio emerges, hell-bent on unleashing a new era at Camp Redwood. Our former counselors desperately try to keep history from repeating itself.One left until the finale, and spoiler alert, Bee & Ryan didn't love this episode. We dive into what did work, hint it's the humor, and what that ending means for the finale.

A hidden chapter of Camp Redwood is revealed. The survivors help a stranded hitchhiker.The story continues to unravel and we learn the real origin of Camp Redwood! Bee & Ryan eat up this new reveal and what it means for the rest of the show.

In our newest episode, we chat about the Jason Blum & Ryan Murphy produced sequel The Town That Dreaded Sundown. This beautiful but mostly unseen film takes the original true crime proto-slasher it is based on and turns it into a full-blown slasher. Graphic & violent kills, small-town mentalities, and a complicated final girl give us a lot to dissect.Plus in our Pop Culture check-in we talk this year's Halloween costumes, Paranorman, Halloweentown, Living With Myself, I Feel Pretty, Sweetheart & Lake Mungo

With the horrors of the night behind them the survivors deal with the fallout of their choices.After last week's "conclusion" of the 1984 storyline AHS goes to the future, well, 1989 that is. Here you will find out the odd places each character has landed themselves in, including baller 80's mansions and the Radio Shack/Blockbuster mashup VideoShack. Ryan & Bee laugh about facial hair, discuss character arcs and get their predictions ready for the final two episodes.

As twilight broaches, the survivors brace for a final brawl.Episode five brings a conclusion to our first big story arch, but we still have lots of questions! We discuss this transition episode and what's to come.

Not Everyone Who Comes to This Lover's Lane Has the Same Thing on Their Mind.1976's The Town That Dreaded Sundown is a proto-slasher that creates a stunning killer in it's Phantom but loses its suspense on slapstick comedy bits. We dive into those elements and go kill by kill to discuss how this film influenced the slasher genre.Plus in our pop culture check-in, we talk family-friendly Halloween movies like Halloweentown & Coraline, then we dive into Waxwork, In the Tall Grass,The Furies, and oddly enough Failure to Launch.

Mr. Jingles closes in on the one who got away as the counselors rally to escape Camp Redwood.In this episode, Ryan gets validation when one of his predictions from last week comes true. Then they dive into the nature vs nurture argument, talk their discomfort with the Night Stalkers likeability, finally see the killers come head to head in battle and watch some of their favorite tropes show up.

Imitation is the best form of tragedy. Coming clean can be pretty messy.It's the third episode of American Horror Story: 1984 and the twists have arrived! We finally get to know some of our characters besides Brooke & Margaret, Mr. Jingles continues his slashing and we make our boldest predictions yet.

This week Bee & Ryan tackle one of the aught slasher remakes, 2009's Sorority Row directed by Stewart Hendler and starring Briana Evigan, Leah Pipes, Rumor Willis, Carrie Fisher and a slew of other people you will recognize.They go kill by kill and talk themes of sisterhood, the unique ways a lug wrench can be used to kill someone and the clever nods to the original.Plus in their pop culture check-in they talk about the tv shows Unbelievable & On Becoming a God In Central Florida as well as genre films 3 From Hell & Bliss.

Darkness descends upon the camp. Although it's lights out, evil has no curfew.Episode 2 of the slasher themed season of American Horror Story kicks it up a notch and we are here for it! Bee & Ryan go over the crew, cast, plot and then go kill by kill to examine this episode. Then they discuss their predictions for the season to come.

In the summer of 1984, five friends escape Los Angeles to work as counselors at Camp Redwood. As they adjust to their new jobs, they quickly learn that the only thing scarier than campfire tales is the past coming to haunt you.American Horror Story is back for season 9 and this year they've embraced the 80's slasher. In this first episode, Bee & Ryan dive into the characters and go kill by kill to examine the plot. They identify some of their favorite slasher tropes already used and hypothesize what's to come!

Ryan and Bee celebrate back to school with one of the original college teen screams, 1983's House on Sorority Row. This whodunnit is a beautifully filmed slasher complete with sorority girls, a prank gone wrong and a den mother with a mysterious past. Plus in their pop culture check-in they talk Hustlers, It: Chapter 2, and The Eyes of my Mother.