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This week, Liz and Evan break out their sleeping bags and prepare for a pillow fight as they tackle the 2021 remake of SLUMBER PARTY MASSACRE! Join them as they put the film in context of the franchise's legacy, discuss the intersections between true crime and horror, and laugh out loud at some pretty on-the-nose feminist humor. If, you, too, think that playing the hot girl is exhausting, then be sure to check out nowscreaming.com, and come visit us on Twitter @nowscreaming. Make sure you rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast, and remember: all dead is too dead.

This week, Liz and Evan head over to (HBO) Max to take on an unlikely classic: 1989's THE FLY II! Join them as they walk through the incredible creative team that brought this monstrosity to life, break some news about violations of ethical research requirements, and end up delighted by how well this disgusting and emotional film holds up next to its classic predecessor. If you would also still be nice to dogs if you were turned into a gruesome monster, then be sure to check out nowscreaming.com, and come visit us on Twitter @nowscreaming. If you know the magic word, then be sure to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast - screaming won't help anyone now.

This week, Liz and Evan stay on Shudder to tackle the supernatural slasher SEANCE! They're joined by first-time guest Mallory Martin to try to unpack Simon Barrett's directorial debut. Along the way, they discuss their own history with seances, laud the film's twists and turns, and debate whether or not schools should have windows (which might be tougher to answer than you think!). If, you've ever been a part of a toxic teen girl friend group, then be sure to check out nowscreaming.com, and come visit us on Twitter @nowscreaming. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast - there might just be a $250,000 scholarship in it for you, if you're lucky.

This week, Liz and Evan return to Shudder to discover the J-Horror masterpiece NOROI: THE CURSE! Join them as they ponder the mysterious shamanic magic lore, laud the film's sincere (and sincerely scary) tone, and try to figure out how this film cracks the found-footage formula. If, you, too, are worried about ectoplasmic worms, then be sure to check out nowscreaming.com, and come visit us on Twitter @nowscreaming. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast - it's important to appease Kagutaba, or strange things might start happening…

This week, Liz and Evan are forced into a heated debate about tough choices as they tackle the Netflix horror film CIRCLE! Join them as they discuss their history with high school philosophy class debates, ponder the ethics of sacrifice, and get heated about whether or not this movie justified its own existence. If, you, too, love Twelve Angry Men, then be sure to check out nowscreaming.com, and come visit us on Twitter @nowscreaming. If they board, make sure you rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast. We promise we won't kill you just for having an opinion.

This week, Liz and Evan set sail only to find themselves with a strange sense of deja vu as they explore 2009's TRIANGLE! Join them as they debate nap-taking etiquette, ponder the nature of self-fulfilling prophecies, and relish being thrown in the deep end by this twisty film that reminds of us one our favorite roulette picks of all time. If, you, too, are a boat bitch, then be sure to check out nowscreaming.com, and come visit us on Twitter @nowscreaming. If they board, make sure you rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast. It's the only way to get home.

Ah, distinctly I remember it was in the bleak December; when Liz and Evan's misadventure brought them to THE RAVEN's door. The 1935 Karloff-Lugosi classic, podcasted now, for ever more. Join them as they discuss the film's connection to the works of Edgar Allan Poe, delight in Bela Lugosi's bonkers performance as “the sanest man who ever lived,” and ponder the Hays code, torture, and what could possibly qualify as “excessive horror.” If you, too, love nothing more than horror for horror's sake, then be sure to check out nowscreaming.com, and come visit us on Twitter @nowscreaming. As always, thou shalt rate and review, thou shalt subscribe, and thou shalt both pit and pendulum.

This week, Liz and Evan took a listener recommendation and were handsomely rewarded with the 2020 Shudder original ANYTHING FOR JACKSON! Join them as they gush over the film's fantastic imagery, discuss small-town Satanist cults, and talk nonstop about how great Julian Richings and Sheila McCarthy are. If you, too, think old people are kind of inherently scary, then be sure to check out nowscreaming.com, and come visit us on Twitter @nowscreaming. As always, make sure you rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast, but we will not waver no matter how much you beg, so please do not beg. We all have feelings.

This week, Liz and Evan are back in the studio and have a big announcement to make before the feature presentation: 1986's robot slasher CHOPPING MALL! Join them as they reminisce about their own mall experiences, ask existential questions about puppets, debate combustion physics, and incite revolt against our capitalist overlords. If you, too, think shopping malls are liminal spaces where time moves differently, then be sure to check out nowscreaming.com, and come visit us on Twitter @nowscreaming. Make sure you rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast… it is podcast, isn't it? Thank you, have a nice day!

O STREE COME AND LISTEN: This week, Liz and Evan are joined by an illustrious guest - South Asian cinema enthusiast and librarian extraordinaire Katie MacKendrick - to tackle the 2018 horror-comedy masala STREE! Join them as they laud the film's ability to deftly switch between genres on a whim, unpack the use of real folklore as clever gender role-reversal, and navigate a few Bollywood twists that inspire them to pitch a series of sequels and crossovers to this surprisingly compassionate romp. If RRR also changed your life, then be sure to check out nowscreaming.com, and come visit us on Twitter @nowscreaming. Make sure you rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast, and never disrespect ghosts - not even for the sake of ~friendship~…

This week, Liz and Evan return from an unintentional hiatus to break down the 2021 Shudder original SHOOK! Join them as they discuss the dark world of drama Youtube, learn about the relative safety of injecting yourself with fluids, and debate the film's filmmaking tricks and found-footage failures. If you, too, love to see influencers brutalized, then be sure to check out nowscreaming.com, and come visit us on Twitter @nowscreaming. Make sure you rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast, and keep an eye on your dog at all times - they're just like babies, after all, and you can never let them out of your sight…

Once again, Liz and Evan have marathoned an early-2000s horror franchise and come out the other side with more questions than answers - it's time to put together the clues in this FINAL DESTINATION super-episode! Join them as they descend into exhaustion in real time in their effort to unpack every single kill across all 5 movies, trying to make sense of the ultimate ~bad vibes~ franchise and outrun their own deaths along the way. (Plus: plenty of excellent Easter eggs, essential advice for how to tackle these movies on your own time, and Evan's recurring compulsion to talk about Jet Li!) If you, too, think CGI should've been made illegal after these films' release, then be sure to check out nowscreaming.com, and come visit us on Twitter @nowscreaming. As always, make sure you rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast: through action, you will be saved.

This week, Liz and Evan finally make their triumphant returns from illness-induced delays to tackle the ‘80s horror spoof SATURDAY THE 14th! Join them as they ponder the differences between “fun” and “entertaining,” recap their favorite gags, and discuss the ethics of underage character near-nudity. If you, too, are sick of these damn owls, then be sure to check out nowscreaming.com, and come visit us on Twitter @nowscreaming. Make sure you rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast, lest the evil herein be released…

This week, Liz and Evan join a girlboss vampire gang and try to make sense of the 2020 queer coming-of-age film BIT! Join them as they analyze the film's trans representation, ponder the gender politics of a vampire utopia, and lament the outcome of this toothless teen flick that just wasn't transgressive enough. If you, too, might find yourself entranced by a strange man who introduces you to disco, then be sure to check out nowscreaming.com, and come visit us on Twitter @nowscreaming. Make sure you rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast, and we promise we won't get pregnant in the sequel.

Before this weekend's 94th Academy Awards ceremony, we decided to record a little bonus episode for our listeners in the form of this extremely chaotic Oscars special. Join us as we make our official predictions, debate our favorite nominations and snubs, and share our enthusiasm about the horror films making surprise appearances! Just don't count on us to win your Oscar pool… things tend to get a bit off the rails here when we dip our toes into awards season.

This week, Liz and Evan celebrate Samhain in colonial-era New York City with the VOD star vehicle Pay the Ghost! Join them as they discuss Nicolas Cage's long and illustrious career, wonder aloud what it means to be Celtic, and get into a heated debate about face paint. If you, too, are still mad about the ending of Green Book, then be sure to check out nowscreaming.com, and come visit us on Twitter @nowscreaming. Make sure you rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast, and of course, don't forget to pay the ghost…

This week, Liz and Evan head down the river to solve the mystery of the 2004 made-for-TV monster movie Frankenfish! Join them as they carve out a place in the canon for Syfy original movies, ponder whether the film provides an accurate portrayal of backwoods bayou life, and share their enthusiasm for this surprisingly entertaining and well-crafted creature feature. If you, too, need to see a man about a bag of squirrels and a mess of fish, then be sure to check out nowscreaming.com, and come visit us on Twitter @nowscreaming. It may be a challenge to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast, but remember: if it was easy, it wouldn't be podcasting. It'd be shopping.

This week, Liz and Evan return to the J-Horror well (get it?) to unpack the mysteries of the 2000 prequel Ringu 0: Birthday! They're joined by a familiar voice, returning guest and Ringu expert James Skosky, who helps put the film in context amidst the sprawling rest of the franchise. Join them as they discuss how the state of the Japanese film industry led to The Ring's international success, explore the movie's empathetic and tragic take on Sadako, and ponder the enduring appeal of this franchise's imagery, even in an era where nobody owns VCRs anymore. If you, too, famously threw a tantrum and refused to go swimming in the ocean, then be sure to check out nowscreaming.com, and drop by our Twitter @nowscreaming. You can also show James some love on Twitter or Letterboxd @mst3james! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast in the next 7 days… it's the only way to make sure you survive…

This week, Liz and Evan kick off a new year with the first entry in a beloved recent indie franchise: HELL HOUSE LLC. Join them as they debate the inherent tension in the film's structure, share their disparate opinions on found-footage horror in general, and try to do the film justice in describing its scariest sequences. If you, too, want to go in a creepy-ass room, then be sure to check out nowscreaming.com, and come visit us on Twitter @nowscreaming. Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast, because by the time you got to the front door, the police were arriving.

In this, the last episode of 2021, Liz and Evan have a horrifying holiday and take on the 1974 proto-slasher BLACK CHRISTMAS. Join them as they ponder a classic so truly terrifying it stunned them into silence, run down the all-star cast, and dive deep into how this nearly 50-year-old film is somehow more progressive than either of its more recent remakes. If you, too, like movies about groups of people where they all get killed, then be sure to check out nowscreaming.com, and come visit us on Twitter @nowscreaming. Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast - but don't tell them what we did while daddy was gone a-hunting, Agnes…

Be careful what you wish for… This week, Liz and Evan's deepest desires are realized, thanks to the ‘90s horror fanservice masterpiece WISHMASTER! Join them as they delight in the profane silliness and spectacular practical effects, unpack all the film's Easter eggs, and pit their tiny 21st century brains against one that walked the spaces between the worlds, and trod the wings of angels beneath his concrete feet. If you, too, wish to be released from your fear, then be sure to check out nowscreaming.com, and come visit us on Twitter @nowscreaming. Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast - but choose your words very carefully… your soul might be on the line.

This week, Liz and Evan are a couple of punks on the run as they tackle Jenn Wexler's 2018 slasher THE RANGER. Join them as they laud the deadpan menace of the titular antagonist, propose a more psychological take on the material, and embrace the beast within to praise the film's bloodiest sequences. If you, too, have been entrusted by Harry S. Truman to protect the forest, then be sure to check out nowscreaming.com, and come visit us on Twitter @nowscreaming. And of course, heed the sign: rate nothing but our podcast, review nothing but our podcast, and kill nothing but time (listening to our podcast).

This week, Liz and Evan return to their roulette roots after the last couple guest episodes to tackle the Soska Sisters' rape-revenge body horror cult favorite AMERICAN MARY. Join them as they ponder what makes a scream queen, consider the ins and outs of body modification, and laud this slightly surreal take on the “heavy metal sexy woman” subgenre. If you, too, are now afraid your doctor might be a psychopath, then be sure to check out nowscreaming.com, and come visit us on Twitter @nowscreaming. You'd better not forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast, too - don't fuck up. Podcast listeners don't have the luxury of being sorry.

It's all for you, listeners: this week, Liz and Evan take a slight detour from the schedule to tackle a classic about the horrors of parenthood: Richard Donner's 1976 THE OMEN. They're accompanied by a couple of extremely special guests with some unique expertise on the subject: their mothers! Join them as they try to reconcile the film's tonal conflicts, debate whether or not Jerry Goldsmith's Oscar-winning score is any good, and explore why both their moms have such a difficult time engaging with horror as a genre. If you, too, relish in the vulnerability of fear, then be sure to check out nowscreaming.com, and come visit us on Twitter @nowscreaming. Be sure to go to your podcast platform of choice, and seek the old man Bugenhagen. He alone will describe how to review and subscribe.

We're back with Part 2 of our coverage of the 25th annual Fantasia Festival, and it turns out the second half of the fest held some of the year's very best horror films. The festival itself has come to a close, but that's why we're here to talk about a few more gems for you to keep your eye on. Join us as we once again reflect on the state of the trauma metaphor trend in horror and dig into some of the gnarliest and most creative films we've seen in years. As always, no spoilers here, but if you're interested in something specific, you can find the timestamps of each below: DON'T SAY ITS NAME (1:05) WHEN I CONSUME YOU (3:02) MARTYRS LANE (6:58) THE NIGHT HOUSE (9:46) #BLUE_WHALE (14:20) THE SADNESS (22:58) BEYOND THE INFINITE TWO MINUTES (28:44)

Festival season continues apace, so we're back again to tell you all about this year's Japan Cuts festival, which highlights the latest and greatest in Japanese film. Allow us to regale you with our thoughts on the festival's horror slate, which includes one of our favorite movies of 2021, period! But will we ever stop comparing things to M. Night Shyamalan? Only time will tell. Japan Cuts is both online and in-person, and runs through September 2nd, so catch these films while you can! We keep our discussions spoiler-free, but you can find the timestamps of each film below: HIRUKO THE GOBLIN (2:00) MARI AND MARI (7:43) WIFE OF A SPY (10:23) B/B (12:16) WONDERFUL PARADISE (14:31) THE GREAT YOKAI WAR - GUARDIANS (17:38)

The 2021 edition of Fantasia Festival is in full swing, and we're honored to once again have the opportunity to break down the latest and greatest in horror (and horror-adjacent) cinema. There are a ton of spectacular premieres that we can't wait to tell you all about - and we're just getting started! Fantasia's 25th incarnation is going on now, and runs through August 25th, so go screen some films, or at the very least check out the festival's website to learn about some coming attractions to keep an eye on. We keep our discussions spoiler-free, but if you're interested in something specific, you can find the timestamps of each below: COMING HOME IN THE DARK (2:17) HOTEL POSEIDON (5:17) AGNES (9:00) HELLBENDER (12:20) BROADCAST SIGNAL INTRUSION (16:23) THE RIGHTEOUS (20:46) THE LAST THING MARY SAW (24:20) ALIEN ON STAGE (28:20) WE'RE ALL GOING TO THE WORLD'S FAIR (30:36)

This week, Liz and Evan kick off the triple-digit era with the roulette's latest pick: the infamous 1963 Roger Corman production THE TERROR. They're joined by their first guest in far too long: Marie-Elle Merchant (@marieelephant), who's here to share some surprising facts about Jack Nicholson and help them unpack this film's troubled production and moody mysteries. Join them as they ponder wife drama, relate stories of DIY problem-solving, and question how a cast this great could all seem so indifferent to one another. If you, too, wish you were always watching Boris Karloff movies, then be sure to check out nowscreaming.com, and come visit us on Twitter @nowscreaming. Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast… that's why we have a Third Amendment, after all.

Surprise! Once again, we subjected ourselves to a marathon to prepare for a new theatrical horror release, and once again, we've decided to recap the journey for your listening pleasure. Before our sojourn to the beach that makes you OLD, we binge-watched our way through M. Night Shyamalan's filmography, and what happened along the way might shock you as much as it did us. Listen to us rank all Shyamalan's major movies and break down the good, the bad, and the Philadelphia amidst one of the most unique oeuvres in film history. Mild spoilers lie within, but we do our best to protect you from the most shocking twists as we unpack Night's themes, style, and place in pop culture. You, too, can join us, as long as you're willing to believe…

This week, Liz and Evan celebrate Now Screaming's 100th episode by taking a look back at the long, strange journey they've been on. Join them as they reflect on how their horror tastes have changed, play some musical and mathematical trivia games, and call upon magic powers to see what the future might hold. In classic fashion, of course, the roulette will ultimately determine their fate. Amidst all the revelry, it's important for us to acknowledge that Now Screaming would be nothing without YOU, the listener. If you've spent some time with the podcast at any point over the past 100 episodes: thank you, thank you, thank you. We hope you'll continue to join us and help make our little corner of the horror community the best and spookiest it can be.

We binge-watched all the Saw movies, and it turns out the biggest twist of all… is that we kinda like this franchise now!? We succumbed to Jigsaw’s game just in time for the theatrical release of the latest installment, SPIRAL, and we’re here to break it all down for you. Listen to us lament the failures of the franchise at its nastiest and most boring while relishing in the delights of being tricked and manipulated by our favorites. We debate the gratuitous sexuality of 2000s horror and the credit that copycat killers deserve while trying to make sense of the incomprehensible number of characters and plot twists across these movies. Welcome to Hoffmanville, folks. We spoil the entire Saw franchise here, but we hold a bit back in our discussion of SPIRAL, since not everyone can make it out to theaters right now. Still, if you want to save our discussion of that movie for later, we won’t hold it against you - we talk about it from 48:41-59:48.

Do you want to play a game? Just in time for the franchise’s latest installment, the roulette has subjected Liz and Evan to a surprising punishment: the original Saw! Join them as they travel back to the early aughts and try to make sense of the most iconic piece of “torture porn” of them all! Along the way, they question the decision-making of James Wan and Leigh Whannell, get dizzy from the relentless flashbacks and montages, and try to determine which actor gives the worst performance in the film. (The answer may surprise you!) If you also have a soft spot for Hot Topic bullshit, then be sure to check out nowscreaming.com, and come visit us on Twitter @nowscreaming. Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast... and if you can do so safely, go support movie theaters and see SPIRAL this weekend! Just don’t lie to your friends about the twist - lest they walk around for years never knowing the truth...

This week, Liz and Evan go to hell and back again with 2014’s As Above, So Below, courtesy of longtime listener Clare (@doopliss27)! Join them as they dive deep into the film’s complex lore, traversing every other media franchise from National Treasure to Aladdin along the way. They also lament the most irritating found-footage pitfalls, ponder the roles of alchemy and emotion in horror films, and travel through as many circles of hell as it takes to get Evan on board with Dante’s Inferno. Stick around afterwards to hear some (very timely) thoughts and reactions to this year’s Oscars ceremony to wrap up the movie year. If you, too, have had a panic attack in the Paris catacombs, then be sure to check out nowscreaming.com, and come visit us on Twitter @nowscreaming. Thanks again to Clare for the recommendation, and as always, don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe. That’s what’s VITRIOL is really about, after all: only by subscribing to the podcast can you rectify yourself and find the hidden stone.

This week, Liz and Evan tackle a J-Horror masterpiece in Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s 1997 serial killer thriller Cure! Join them as they discuss the film’s unique style and hypnotic filmmaking, question the relationship between magic and science, and ponder the many meanings of the film's enigmatic title. If you, too, get lost on your way to the convenience store, then be sure to check out nowscreaming.com, and come visit us on Twitter @nowscreaming. Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast, as well - that’s what you wanted all along, after all. It’s what you’ve always wanted.

This week, Liz and Evan take on the threequel to one of the greatest films of all time: that’s right, it’s time for Jaws 3-D! Join them as they debate the nuances of shark tragedy, lament the extremely behind-the-times visual effects, share some stories from the film’s troubled production, and ponder whether or not the film is fun enough to overlook its flaws. If you, too, grew up wanting to be a marine biologist, then be sure to check out nowscreaming.com, and drop by our Twitter @nowscreaming. And to paraphrase the very wise Bess Armstrong: the podcast is on iTunes. This episode is on iTunes. You need to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast… on iTunes!

This week, Liz and Evan head back to Shudder to vibe with Mario Bava’s moody (and amazingly-titled) 1966 film Kill, Baby… Kill! Join them as they’re thrilled by the spectacular filmmaking and lurid colors, discuss the film’s influence on directors across the globe, from Argento and Burton to Scorsese and Fellini, and applaud the crew’s commitment to finishing this no-budget gothic fantasia. If you, too, are driven crazy by Italian dubbing, then be sure to check out nowscreaming.com, and drop by our Twitter @nowscreaming. Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast, too - you don’t want to end up like Irena Hollander…

This week, it’s Christmas in February as Liz and Evan sing along with the 2018 holiday horror-comedy zombie musical Anna and the Apocalypse! Join them as they debate the songs’ successes and failures, appreciate the film’s commitment to its characters, and just generally enjoy a good hang with another solid addition in the zombie-comedy genre. If you, too, love the intersection of musical theater and horror, then be sure to check out nowscreaming.com, and drop by our Twitter @nowscreaming. Go ahead and turn off that radio news report about the pandemic and the lethal pathogen going around… your time would be better spent if you rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast instead!

This week, Liz and Evan are back to their regularly-scheduled ridiculousness as they tackle the 2011 thriller The Resident! Join them as they ponder this movie’s role as a Hammer Horror brand revival, debate the differences between their preferred types of schlock, and lament the wasted potential of a cast that’s WAY too good for this film. If you, too, spent the early 2010s seeing way too many bad horror movies in theaters, then be sure to check out nowscreaming.com, and drop by our Twitter @nowscreaming. Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast, too. At least do it for Christopher Lee.

It’s 2021 now, and this week, Liz and Evan start off the new year by tackling David Lynch’s perplexing debut Eraserhead! Join them as they get into a heated debate about the famed surrealist’s entire career, question what dinosaurs look like and what makes things “Lynchian,” and draw some important conclusions about magicians revealing their secrets. Everything should be looked at, after all - there could be clues in it. If you, too, wish David Lynch’s work was even weirder, then be sure to check out nowscreaming.com, and drop by our Twitter @nowscreaming. Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast, too, or who knows... you might see some stuff you’re not ready for. These kinds of things will set you back.

This week, Liz and Evan are still celebrating the Christmas hangover with the Finnish feature Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale. Join them as they round out 2020 by discussing the defining characteristics of Santa Claus, pondering the logical frustrations of the film’s third act, and ranting about how the overwhelmingly positive reception to this film makes them feel crazy. If you also want to see eldritch horned monster Santa Claus rendered in CGI, then be sure to check out nowscreaming.com, and drop by our Twitter @nowscreaming. Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast, too - otherwise we might suddenly start charging $85,000 per episode...

This week, Liz and Evan are trapped inside, increasingly isolated in the bleak, bitter cold… which means it’s a perfect time to take on the 2011 remake/prequel THE THING! Join them as they endlessly compare the film to John Carpenter’s original, ponder this specific point in CGI history, debate the ups and downs of Mary Elizabeth Winstead’s career, and discover a surprising connection to a Now Screaming deep cut! If you’re also a woman in a horror movie with no personality other than being good at your job, then be sure to check out nowscreaming.com, and drop by our Twitter @nowscreaming. Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast on every platform you can… it’s the only way for us to know that you’re human…

This week, Liz and Evan flip over to the Criterion Channel to tackle Kaneto Shindo’s 1964 erotically-charged historical horror film Onibaba. Join them as they praise the taiko drumming and the influence of Noh theatre, try to unpack the unreconciled tension between styles and stories, and ruminate on how the brazen toplessness of the protagonists reveals interesting nuance. If you also enjoy when fields of grass and holes in the ground are film characters unto themselves, then be sure to check out nowscreaming.com, and drop by our Twitter @nowscreaming. Just like the war, this podcast may go on forever… but only if you rate, review, and subscribe wherever you can.

This week, Liz and Evan are back to offer you a hit of Frank Henenlotter’s sleazy slice of ‘80s NYC: the horror-comedy Brain Damage! Join them as they debate Aylmer’s color and vocal stylings, ponder the heavy-handedness of the drug metaphor, and share some wild trivia about the crew walking off the set during the film’s most depraved scene. If you also prefer ‘80s schlock with a side of baking or house-cleaning, then be sure to check out nowscreaming.com, and drop by our Twitter @nowscreaming. Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast - you’ll do anything we want you to. You’re ours now, listener. We own you. Side-note: We were under Aylmer's influence at the beginning of this episode and said the wrong episode number. You're not missing anything - this is, in fact, #88. Our apologies for the mistake.

October may be behind us, but now it’s Election Day, which means the horror never stops… So we’re back again to catch you up on some of our favorite things we watched in the past month, a journey that includes student films, Gremlins, a Rob Zombie renaissance, and, of course, torture chamber puzzle boxes. Then we talk about what worked (and didn’t) about Netflix’s Haunting of Bly Manor before recommending a couple new VOD releases: 12 Hour Shift and Possessor! Join us for a debate on the meaning of “gore” and even a brief book discussion! As always, we try to keep it generally spoiler-free (with one major exception, noted below), but if you want to jump to a specific conversation, you can check out the timestamps below: Hooptober Favorites (1:02) | The Haunting of Bly Manor(11:39 - spoilers from 13:27 onwards) | 12 Hour Shift (16:49) | Possessor (19:20) | The Monster Show and more (21:57)

Happy Halloweek! The wait is over, and to celebrate the festivities, Liz and Evan finally make their way to the 2003 slasher event Freddy vs. Jason! They’re joined by another Now Screaming favorite: frequent guest James Skosky, who helps balance out the group’s very polarized opinions on this unique crossover experience. Join them as they explore the film’s troubled production history, dive deep into Jason Voorhees lore, and debate their top 3 Friday the 13th movies (which inevitably leads to a discussion of every other iconic horror franchise, somehow). If you, too, like to spend October bingeing entire slasher franchises, then be sure to check out nowscreaming.com, and drop by our Twitter @nowscreaming. You can also show James some love on Twitter or Letterboxd @mst3james! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast, too, and have a safe and spooky Halloween.

This week, Liz and Evan return to Netflix for their old pal Trey Edward Shults and his 2016 debut, Krisha! Join them as they sing the praises of gimmicky filmmaking, laud the film’s anxiety-inducing intimacy, and bop their heads to the clinks and taps of the unique score. Alas, this film forces them to once again reckon with the age-old question: “What is a horror movie, anyway?” If you, too, wish Trey Edward Shults would lean harder into frights and scares, then be sure to check out nowscreaming.com, and check out our Twitter @nowscreaming. Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast, too - it’ll give you something for the whole family to bond over at Thanksgiving!

October is finally here! Spooky season is officially upon us, and we’re back to share what we’ve been watching via the virtual edition of Salem Horror Fest this year. We’ve also got another exciting new short film to gush about: The Howling Wind, which will be available next week through Nightstream! We also briefly get sidetracked regarding the 1994 classic-that-never-was Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein - a much-maligned film that seemingly only Evan deeply loves. At the end, we provide some teases of coming attractions and what you can expect to hear from us for the rest of the month. As always, we try to keep it as spoiler-free as can be, but you can check out the timestamps of a specific film below: The Howling Wind (2:24) | A Nightmare Wakes (6:34)| Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein (9:00) | Occupants (12:08) | The Witches of Hollywood (15:32) | The Last Thanksgiving (20:21)

This week, Liz and Evan travel to the Amazon to take a bite out of Eli Roth's 2013 cannibal exploitation homage The Green Inferno! Join them as they roll their eyes at the film's awful politics and sense of humor, debate the inherent racism of cannibal films, and end up disappointed at the surprising lack of shocks and relatively pedestrian gore. If you, too, are a slacktivist college SJW, then be sure to check out nowscreaming.com, and drop by our Twitter @nowscreaming. Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast, too - especially if your father is a lawyer at the UN, in which case he should definitely be DOING something about this!!!

This week, Liz and Evan are delighted by another pleasant roulette surprise - 2016’s They’re Watching! Join them as they laud the film’s genuine and realistic comedy, break down the disappointing third act in detail, and yearn for the elusive and mysterious Moldovan Doina bar. If you, too are a witch-lover, then be sure to check out nowscreaming.com, and drop us a line on Twitter @nowscreaming. Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes - only podcast review on iTunes is best podcast review on iTunes!

The 2020 edition of Fantasia Festival just wrapped up, and we were fortunate enough to have the opportunity to see a ton of spectacular genre films that we can’t wait to tell you all about. In this episode, we break down some of our favorites from the festival, both horror and horror-adjacent, and get you excited about some coming attractions that you absolutely need to keep an eye out for. Our conversation remains spoiler-free, but if you’re interested in a specific film, you can find the timestamps of each below: Unearth (2:32) The Dark and the Wicked (4:07) Bleed With Me (6:22) Detention (8:58) The Block Island Sound (13:25) Special Actors (17:17) Night Shifts (20:51) Clapboard Jungle (22:04) Labyrinth of Cinema (23:50) Feels Good Man (29:05)

“You mean the movie lied!?” This week, Liz and Evan are back to the roulette - and to Shudder - to tackle the 1985 zombie comedy Return of the Living Dead! Join them as they’re thrilled by Dan O’Bannon’s excellent satire, shed a tear for some genuinely heartbreaking moments amidst the laughs, and worship at the altar of the film’s most iconic images, from Tarman to Linnea Quigley’s legendary nudity. If you also find yourself studying these zombies’ tactics for overpowering police, then be sure to check out nowscreaming.com, and drop us a line on Twitter @nowscreaming. Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes - it helps ease the pain of being dead!