Yan Lazaro is a fair weather fan at best when it comes to horror. He got into it during the Japanese horror boom of the early 2000s, but has since fallen off. Yan has always been intrigued and interested at the huge fandom that horror movies get and is re
Creature features aren't my thing...or are they? Crawl was so much fun to watch and with my favorite run time of 90 minutes! Not only did it have gators (my favorite animals) but it has Barry Pepper! Who doesn't love Barry Pepper? A strong female lead with a strong, easy to follow story, Crawl comes highly recommended. Watch it if you haven't already. Or listen to me, then watch it to see what the hell I'm talking about. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/casualfanyan/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/casualfanyan/support
Have you ever felt nostalgic about a movie that featured a man turning into a snake and seeing the guy who played Jason Voorhees get shattered in some awful CGI glass? Well, Yan just did when he watched Wishmaster. Go back into the way back of 1997 when life was so much easier and practical effects heavy B-movies can make 3x its money in theaters! As always, this is full of spoilers so if you haven't watched Wishmaster yet, go ahead and do that. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/casualfanyan/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/casualfanyan/support
Being a young woman in a cutthroat world of modeling, constantly in fear of being taken advantage of by older men, not sure if your friends actually like you and are being protective of you or if they've got nefarious plans, necrophilia...I'm not talking about Yan's college days, I'm talking about The Neon Demon. Listen to see if Yan uncovers who the actual Neon Demon is, how this movie made him feel, and if he liked it enough to recommend. As always, this episode will be chock full of spoilers so listen at your own risk. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/casualfanyan/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/casualfanyan/support
Oh what a fun movie this was! It's just too bad that it hit tons of bad luck when it first came out because our world is so f**ked. With a swift run time of 90 minutes, The Hunt is definitely worth your time. Great cast, great acting, great story, great comedy, great everything. Well, pretty much everything. Join me as I review this puppy. Or piglet. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/casualfanyan/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/casualfanyan/support
It's been a looooong time! Almost 2 years is a long time, but Yan is probably just upset that Marianne didn't get renewed for a second season and he's very heartbroken. So now Yan is back to review early 2000s cult werewolf classic Ginger Snaps! Also, Yan has changed the format of the podcast a bit in that he's not just going to be reviewing cult films. He'll be reviewing movies that made money too! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/casualfanyan/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/casualfanyan/support
This week Yan gets nose deep into The Stuff and says goodbye to Marianne...for now. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/casualfanyan/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/casualfanyan/support
This week Yan gets stranded and questions everything with The Lighthouse! This get weird, there's annoying birds, mermaid vagina, and maybe loud of questions about sexuality. As always, Yan's reviews are full of spoilers, so don't get mad, bruh! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/casualfanyan/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/casualfanyan/support
This week Yan goes through the exciting layers of Hell with As Above, So Below, but gets confused because he didn't read the source material. Also, he gets scared shitless with Marianne (again) and says goodbye to Creepshow, at least for now. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/casualfanyan/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/casualfanyan/support
Yan takes a wrong turn somewhere and lands in some fucked up shit with Baskin. This has some serious Hellraiser vibes, but was it worth watching? Tune in and find out! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/casualfanyan/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/casualfanyan/support
This week Yan walks behind the rows to revisit Children Of The Corn and shares his thoughts on how it holds up from what he remembers when he first saw it in the mid-90s. He also shares his love for Creepshow and how Marianne episode 4 scared the shit out of him. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/casualfanyan/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/casualfanyan/support
Yan goes and knocks at the door of Paperhouse, a 1988 British fantasy film, and goes in and sets himself a place at the table. Yan also goes into episode 3 of Creepshow with two great segments and also episode 3 of Marianne where he enjoys how much of an asshole Emma is and is intrigued by what's to come. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/casualfanyan/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/casualfanyan/support
Yan breaks down his likes and dislikes from the 2015 critical darling Bone Tomahawk. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/casualfanyan/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/casualfanyan/support
Yan has an awesome time watching horror content and he wants to share it with you! First he reviews the first episodes of Creepshow and Marianne. He gets real nostalgic about Creepshow and gets super creeped out by Marianne. Then he goes gaga over the surprise horror comedy hit from Japan, One Cut Of The Dead. And as always, Yan brings you the facts! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/casualfanyan/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/casualfanyan/support
Yan gushes over this hidden gem of a horror comedy from 2011 that stars Kevin Corrigan, Ariel Gade, Barry Bostwick, Lucy Davis, and Leo Fitzpatrick. Listen as Yan mispronounces names and be shocked that low budget original storytelling doesn't get the proper distribution it deserves. Subscribe now to wherever you hear podcasts and slide into Yan's DMs on Instagram @casualfanyan for suggestions, corrections, or just to swoon over his meme prowess. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/casualfanyan/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/casualfanyan/support
This week Yan dives snout first into WolfCop, the Canadian horror comedy from 2014 that's about a cop who gets turned into a werewolf. Hear Yan's honest and uncensored thoughts on the film and join him in the discussion. Record a voice message by going to anchor.fm/yan-lazaro and you may be featured in the next episode. Send corrections, counter-points, and movie suggestions to Yan through his social media (Instagram and Twitter @casualfanyan) or sending him an email at thecasualfanreviews@gmail.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/casualfanyan/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/casualfanyan/support
Ramekin is a movie that Yan considers a low budget masterpiece. Dive in and join Yan as he excitedly breaks down this incredible and very original horror film. This episode is sponsored by Anchor (anchor.fm), Farmer's Box (farmersbox.com/box/casualfan), and Knowledge Society (knowledgesociety.com/casualfan). Slide into Yan's DMs on Instagram and Twitter @casualfanyan and send Yan a message on thecasualfanreviews@gmail.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/casualfanyan/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/casualfanyan/support
Yan goes deep into this Austrian thriller from 2014 and gives you his thoughts directly on what worked and what didn't work for him. This movie is currently fresh on Rotten Tomatoes and gets great acclaim all over. It's available on Amazon Prime Video, Tubi, Vudu, Google Play, iTunes, YouTube, and many other platforms. Watch the film and join the discussion. This episode is sponsored by Anchor (anchor.fm), Farmer's Box (farmersbox.com/box/casualfan), and Knowledge Society (knowledgesociety.com/casualfan). Got questions, comments, or concerns? Leave Yan a voice message on anchor.fm/yan-lazaro and be featured on the podcast. Find Yan on Instagram and Twitter @casualfanyan where he will be on the reg. Check out the YouTube channel of the same name. And lastly, if you've got any suggestions, email Yan at thecasualfanreviews@gmail.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/casualfanyan/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/casualfanyan/support