To Have and To Horror

For our final episode and our Halloween Spooktacular we watched a movie so nice they made it thrice. This week we watched Halloween(1978), Halloween(2007), and Halloween(2018). We take a stroll down memory lane and pick our favourite movies from past episodes, we give an update on Kreuger the Kittens shenanigans, and in typical THaTH fashion we shoehorn in a socialist rant. Thanks so much for listening to this horror movie podcast about love and as we say at the end of every episode: Its been a slice! Love you. Bye!

This week we treat ourselves to this a Halloween classic, the 2007 horror anthology about a small town that takes the holiday a little too seriously. We watched Trick 'R' Treat. We take a stroll down memory lane to discuss our least favourite movies from past episodes. We fawn over the most adorable holiday-murder mascot since the Easter bunny was resurrected as a zombie. And we ask the important Halloween questions: are you in it for the candy or the costumes?

Come little children, I'll take thee away…..that's right, this week we went a bit rogue and watched Hocus Pocus, and boy did it hold up. This movie is still great! Join us as we (poorly) attempt to turn off our cynical adult brains in order to enjoy a childhood classic. This episode comes with some solid book recommendations, a dash of nostalgia, and some dark musings about what exactly Binx the sentient cat gets up to in the 364 days of the year he isn't guarding a dilapidated shack. Come enjoy spooky season with us as we wind down to the end of our show later this month. Love you! Bye!

This week we watched the remake / sequel (requel?) Candyman(2021), a horror classic that Cassy and Gerad know nothing about. Will they ever learn what the bees are all about or why a baby got taken 30 years ago? Also turkey legs are the bomb, Cassy hosts a quick concussion clinic and Gerad just cannot handle Shadow and Bone.

This week we watch Netflix's zombie heist movie Army of the Dead. We make a big announcement, Gerad discusses his hypothesis on 'sound memes', and Cassy shares a story of the cats organizing to rebel against us. Also included: us dunking on Zack Snyder, our fondness for a sexually charged bromance, and our list of the sci-fi aliens Dave Bautista most resembles.

Turns out its not just Canadian Geese we have to fear. This week we watched Hitchcock's The Birds (1963) and it gave us a real craving for more vintage horror.  A great combo of practical and cutting edge (for the time) effects, stellar casting and a green suit that Cassy will be coveting for the rest of her life. Gerad really leads this one along as Cassy fights a migraine, and both hosts relish in the sex appeal incarnate that is Annie Hayworth.

This week we sink our teeth into the charming horror/comedy zombie romp (zombedy?) Little Monsters. Cassy is a little feverish. We answer the age old question: what's the worst kind of puppet? And we both rail against subpar men doing the bare minimum and being rewarded for it.

This week we watched The Blackcoat's Daughter. A spooky, desolate all girl's Catholic school. A frigid Canadian winter. Nuns insisting the snow be “shoveled to the earth,” for some reason known only to them and God. Sounds like the perfect setting for a demonic possession movie that features time jumps, lots of stabby good times, and an eerie atmosphere ripe with adolescent angst. Kiernan Shipka unnerves us with her unhinged amusement. Emma Roberts proves that diner napkins are an excellent beauty tool, and we briefly reminisce about an awesome road trip and a sub-par landlord. Thanks for listening! Hope you enjoy both the movie and our dialogue.

We witness a wonderful coming-of-age story as an awkward girl transforms into a beautiful young wolf-woman before our very eyes. This week we watched the cringe-inducing Canadian horror classic, Ginger Snaps (2000). Our discussion of skating leads to a sexual vocabulary lesson, Gerad describes the Ginger Snaps trilogy based solely on trailer viewings, and we have a long chat about menstruation and the proper etiquette of tracking a siblings cycle (hint: don't do it).

Dun Dun. Dun Dun. Dun Dun Dun Dun Dun Dun Bahn na NAAAAHHHHHH. This week we watched Jaws, the movie largely attributed to the amateur shark massacre of the ‘70's and ‘80's. As well as the film that made several generations even more terrified of going into the water. Not that it has stopped us. Gerad proves, once again, that he is King of the Puns and pitches a Quint prequel that Cassy would totally watch. Cassy gives a history lesson on the intersections of piracy and queer representation, and consistently calls every character Brody. Both agree that although cute as all hell (hellllooo ‘70's facial hair), Hooper has hopelessly clumsy butter fingers. Applications for tall, lanky Halloween costumes for Gerad will be accepted from now until October 1, 2021. We hope you enjoy our modern take on a timeless classic!

Our intro is heavy this week, as we talk about some tragic stories that have been occupying our thoughts. Use your own judgement and feel free to skip from 4:00 to 10:35 if you aren't looking for that in your friendly neighbourhood horror-movie podcast. This week we watch Sweetheart(2019), a reimagining of Castaway where Wilson is replaced by clumsy metaphors and a fish-man. Topics for your consideration: discovery that Cassy is newly an alien pervert and Gerad is an analog pervert from way back, Blumhouse isn't Blumhouse without the house, and when life gives you corpses make monster bait.

The lesson of this story is that if an apartment is too good to be true, it’s definitely a cult trying to forcibly convert you with luxury rental properties. This week we watched 1 BR and thanked the real estate gods that we are not currently apartment hunting. Cassy recalls the handful of times she has been invited into cults, and Gerad reaches out to their deceased pets through the power of broadcast (it’s not as depressing as it sounds). We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did!

This week on an okay podcast, we watch In The Tall Grass (2019). Gerad tries to be professional, Cassy describes the movie in record time, and Gerad is enraged by non-sensical time loops. We chat the Witcher, Stranger Things and really anything else that interested us more than this movie.

This week we watch the 2005 film, The Exorcism of Emily Rose. Cassy and Gerad talk the wonderful world of food poisoning, we discuss our health and fertility journey so far, and Cassy brings us some background on Anneliese Michel, the woman the film is based on. We're pretty distractible in this one and at one point do a deep dive on our philosophies of truth and belief. I'm just gonna chalk this up to our minds being focused on other things. Love you, bye!

  And we’re back from our spring hiatus! Today we are talking about The Craft: Legacy. Our expectations bar was on the floor for this movie! However it did more than surprise us -it enchanted us (insert pun groan). We loved it! This addition to The Craft universe was a clever omage that is absolutely “woke” as the kids say. And if representation is your thing, then this movie has you covered. The cast is diverse, funny, engaging and endearing. Almost as endearing as Gerad waxing poetic about the inherent strength of feminine energy common in magical work. For once, Cassy was rendered speechless. We hope you enjoy this modern contribution to an occult classic as much as we did. References: Tiktok/booktok content creator: hana_bob Manacled by Senlinyu, hosted on Archive of Our Own House of Vipers by K.A. Knight Magic For The Resistance Michael M. Hughes

This week we explore the hijinks of posh teens at a British boarding school when we watch Slaughterhouse Rulez(2018). Oh and there are monsters too. Cassy an abundance of energy, we discuss the logistics of blood sacrifices, and Gerad is serious about that cheesecake recommendation: tohaveandtohorror@gmail.com.   P.S. from Gerad; I hope you all appreciate that I didn't spend 15min talking about that fake D&D game. You're welcome.

This week the Colley-Couse's watch They Reach(2020). They reach to tribute the tropes of 70's horror while appealing to a modern audiences values, and we think they reach their goal. Meanwhile with the Colley-Couses, they reach a consensus on the podcasts official tagline. Then, they reach the point in the show where they talk about their Hogwarts Houses (we know you've been dying to know). And finally, they reach the end of their rope with the over-the-top Cheddar. They Reach!

This week we watched Patient Zero, a pandemic movie released in 2018 (although it somehow seems much older than that). Matt Smith, although charming, has a questionable accent, and Natalie Dormer has equally questionable taste in men. Stanley Tucci’s interpretation of a cultured rage zombie saves the day, and we explore the etymology of the word “stan.” Hungover? Tired? Need some background noise? Well then, Patient Zero might be just the thing.

This week we watched "Random Acts of Violence," a Canadian indie film that follows the creator of popular comic book "Slasherman". Things turn bloody as they embark on a road trip retracing the killer's footsteps.  It definitely falls short in some areas, but makes the audience question the driving forces behind why we create art. It also brings awareness to the victims of crimes, trying hard not to lionize the criminals. If you are craving gore, violence, and creepy desolate highways, this might be up your alley. Happy viewing! 

This week we dive into our feelings about the divine presence of K.Stew as we watch Underwater(2020). Cassy and Gerad take a break from politics to dip their toes into blatant narcissism, we delve into Cassy's weird relationship with the ocean, and Gerad recounts the unfortunate results of the time he flew too close to the sun. Nymeira the cat even drops in to share her opinions.

In an alternate history 1979 where cars are women and women are cars, the first self-driving car will do anything to protect the man she loves. Just kidding, we watched Christine(1983) and it's only about a murder car and sexism. We get lessons in effective bartering techniques, healthy human-vehicle relationships, and using the proper PPE for the job. Listen to the end to hear Gerad play chicken with himself and lose. Cassy you are brave enough for both of us and I love you for your heroism.

Welcome to our holly jolly horror show! Is this beautiful holiday season complete without its most famous demonic presence? We would argue no, and so this week we cover the 2015 version of Krampus starring Toni Collette and Adam Scott. It’s kind of like National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation…..but with demonic toys that are very determined to drag your family to hell. Hummers, snow storms, sentient gingerbread cookies and mythical whimsy collide in what will likely be a Colley-Couse holiday favourite.

Just a classic tale of tech-obsessed teens hunted through the wilds of Poland by hybrid mutant-alien twins when we watch Nobody Sleep in the Woods Tonight.Cassy and Gerad may struggle to think of something fun to talk about but that doesn’t slow them down. Gerad teaches Cassy about Boy meets World, we outline the postman centric prequel movie, and Cassy covers her teen-murder heavy workout regimen.We highly recommend these recommendations.

Land ‘Ho!Hey there, you salty sea dogs. This week we watched The Lighthouse starring Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson.  Beautiful cinematography and editing carried this film, but to us the story left much to be desired. Based off of the amount of Rum and Turpentine/honey that they drink, this really should have been called the LitHouse. Okay, Okay, I’ll stop with the puns.Robert and Willem slowly descend into madness amid a lonely and barren landscape populated by seagulls, crabs, and the occasional mermaid. What is real? What is reality? Was this movie worth it? No. But did we have fun ripping it apart? Heck yes.Join us as we dive (I lied, I get one more) into the deep abyss that is the vague retelling of the Prometheus myth not so cleverly disguised as a tale of loneliness and despair. We hope you like it more than we do.

Make sure to read this episodes terms and conditions before you listen; this week we watch Countdown(2019). Cassy and Gerad talk retail Xmas, our likely maladaptive fear of crowds, and hack comedians. Cassy sneezes! Men are creepy! Cats are a-holes and Ziggy is disruptive! All this and much more on a laid back episode about a whatever movie.

We hope you enjoy our spooky Halloween episode! Why is it spooky you ask? Well besides the fact that this is a horror movie podcast, it is shocking how distracted and forgetful Gerad and Cassy can be when it comes to following coherent thought patterns. We are a bit all over the place on this episode, but the relaxed fit is a fun romp in the woods as we discuss Silence of the Lambs. Cassy roasts Gerad (with love) by comparing him to Beyonce’s acting career. We discuss how cell phones really would change the shape and tone of this movie, had they been widely available in 1991, and we switch pace from secret phrogging movies by beginning to rate face switching movies. Gerad has ranked this in third place. It may be nearly 30 years old, but this movie definitely holds up and is entirely worth a watch!For those who are also going to attempt to read the series: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Dragon_(novel)Happy Halloween/Samhain/Spooky Season everyone!

This week we watch the classic horror, comedy from 1988, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice! Gerad is vindicated by 5 seconds of silence,  we discuss the highs and lows of our caffeine addictions, and we muse about the terrifying force of nature that is the moose.

We didn’t intend to critique this movie, but the first one we watched was so boring that we scrambled to find a better option. Boy are we glad we did! This movie was awesome-sauce. Elisabeth Moss stars in The Invisible Man (2020), a movie that explores domestic abuse, gaslighting, perception of reality and turns out to be yet another secret phrogging story. Why is this a trend lately?!Cassy recounts the multiple house fires that she and Gerad narrowly avoid. Ziggy makes multiple unannounced mic appearances, and Gerad (who truly is an angel) reminds us why it isn’t okay to be happy that the orange Cheeto that runs America is currently sick. Cassy is less sympathetic about it.For those of you out there who are living with domestic abuse in its myriad forms, or know someone who is, here is a resource list to support you through this time in your life.https://endingviolencecanada.org/getting-help-2/http://www.ovc.gov.on.ca/https://canadianwomen.org/blog/warning-signs-abusive-relationship/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwwuD7BRDBARIsAK_5YhUYDxyRE_fIU9cTaqbqrMwW4vqtWBnWGpFiwCij9w3rIfZ4lHEbBHAaAp7FEALw_wcB If you are in immediate need of help, please dial 9-1-1 and speak to an operator. If you are worried about your partner’s response, begin a conversation off topic, and persist in your topic of conversation while on the phone with an operator.The operator will eventually begin asking you yes or no questions to get you the help you need. They are trained to read between the lines.Please know you are cared for, and you are not alone.

Skip to the 10 minute mark if you'd like to avoid the pandemic talk. This week we visit the fictional Red Crow Reserve in this 2020 Canadian-made zombie film, Blood Quantum. Cassy and Gerad share their reactions to the second wave of the pandemic (this was the first time we got to talk about it together, sorry gang), Gerad consults google mid episode, and Cassy puts her doctor's receptionist on blast.The incorrect word of the day is halbred. What Gerad meant was, of course, halberd. If we aren't learning, we aren't growing and also Gerad is a doofus. Love you, Bye!

This week we watch Brian Cox and Emile Hirsch take on a spooky corpse as a father/son mortuary duo. We realize Emilie Hirsch would probably be awesome on a camping trip, as he makes amazing fire starters, and can handle a hatchet. Brian Cox gets ghost slapped, and breaks some questionable human remains handling laws. Tyra Banks would be impressed with Jane Doe’s smizing ability, and we both are thoroughly terrified of bells now. A great movie to kick off Spooktember!

This week we discuss a teen so cool she's named after pokemon, when we watch Doctor Sleep(2019). Cassy talks about her run in with the law, Gerad brings up Star Wars too many times, and it's the Colley-Couse's anniversary!Shine on and may the force be with you!

This week we watch Hidden, a 2015 movie about a viral epidemic with a connection to Stranger Things. Cassy may or may not be doing real cross fit, we discuss Cassy's feeling about Swedish hunk Alexander Skarsgård, and Gerad resurrects the defunct Predictions segment only to get it very wrong and promptly forget about it.

Ah, California. The land of hippies, influencers, artists, and stalkers. This week we look at “Ingrid Goes West” where we marvel at just how unhinged Aubrey Plaza can appear. Cassy dives into some pseudo-not-so-pseudo science on Instagram health trends, Gerad shares his love for a Batman obsessed character and both explore the darker side of social media. This movie has us craving some avocado toast, a curated room, and realizing just how #blessed we truly are.

This week we watch Kevin Bacon kill rare, endangered species in the 1990 classic Tremors. Today we learn that Cassy is a cool dude, we bring you our new and ongoing pop-culture segment (JK I'm not sure what got into us with that), and Gerad gets uncharacteristically saucy.Oh and don't forget, THaTH's 1st birthday! We remembered part way through recording. Love you, bye!

Join us this week as we watch Elijah Wood play a failure of a millenial-- or a successful one, depending on your definition. As Norval Greenwood (that's a name) attempts to bond with his absent father at a remote beach house, things get real weird, real fast.Gerad and Cassy discuss the less than ideal title choice, and discover Gerad can't say "Daddy" without sounding creepy. We learn the proper pronunciation of the word "excrement," and the rare and elusive screen unicorn reveals itself: full frontal male nudity. Yay for gender equality!We both enjoyed this dark horror comedy which examines father-son relationships through the performance of masculinity, as well as the differences in that expression between generations of cis-gendered males. Cassy's 90% sure that sentence makes sense.Anyways-it's a lot funnier than it sounds, we promise.

#BLMBlack Lives Matter: www.blacklivesmatter.com or www.blacklivesmatter.ca for the Canadian chaptersNational Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls: www.mmiwg-ffada.caYo, Is This Racist? podcast: https://www.earwolf.com/show/yo-is-this-racist/"White Fragility: Why it's so hard for white people to talk about racism " by Robin DeAngelo: https://robindiangelo.com/publications/Antiracism Resources: www.bit.ly/ANTIRACISMRESOURCES

This week we teach kids not to play by the water maybe, when we watch The Curse of La Llorona (2019). Gerad and Cassy discuss their relationship with anime, we talk the Conjuringverse and that other cinematic horror universe, and we gush about our deep mutual love, respect, and attraction(?) for Linda Cardellini. Out of context quotes for your consideration: "Embroider with my blessing." - C.Colley-Couse, 2020, "If your kid is stupid, don't leave them unattended." G.Colley-Couse, 2020.

In space no one can hear you play the bagpipes. This week the Colley-Couse's watch Leprechaun 4: In Space. This episode brings with it a format change, the introduction of Horror Movie Roulette, and an honest to goddess medical emergency. We also talk about the Leprechaun, but we aren't happy about it. Warning: watching Leprechaun 4: In Space may cause internal rupture.

Cassy and Gerad will be returning soon in Ep.22 - Leprecaun 4: In Space. Love you, bye!

This week the Colley-Couse clan takes on the art world. They may differ in their opinions on what constitutes art, but both agree that Jake Gyllenhaal wears the hell outta his artsy glasses. Death by art and douchey personalities abound in Velvet Buzzsaw. We hope you enjoy it as much (or more) than we did!

We continue to purge this franchise from our bucket list with The Purge: Anarchy (2014). We expand our knowledge of the Purgeverses lore, Gerad is very concerned about people "cheating" at the Purge, and Cassy teaches Gerad about the different types of murder. Tired of hearing about the Purge? Us too. Don't worry we'll switch it up next episode.

This week we delve into the Purge universe! We learn (again) that Gerad can't tell the difference between Ethan Hawke and Josh Hartnett, Cassy plans an Old Timey Heist, and we realize we are much too tame to ever participate in a Purge Night. Gerad gets poetic at some point, and definitely does not mix up his metaphors. Buckle up people, we're in for a treat.

This week we watch the British take on Insidious, FirstBorn. Gerad talks about his upcoming and then recently finished sojourn, we discover a trailer can be scarier than the movie, and Cassy delves into her traumatic history of porcelain doll ownership.FYI: the person that writes subtitles is called a captionist.

This week we watch Life (2017). A pale murderous flubber takes over a space station while astronauts fight to save their lives-and Earth. Ryan Reynolds plays a dangerous game of space baseball and Jake Gyllenhaal has a mild obsession with face stroking. Gerad would like everyone to know that it is extremely difficult to drown in space, despite what this movie portrays, and Cassy reveals her former ambitions to work for NASA. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did!

You'll have to find the clues and solve our puzzle if you want to make it out of this episode. This week Cassy and Gerad watch Escape Room(2019). We discuss Cassy's hatred for escaping rooms and Gerad WILL NOT shut up about the not-so-secret puzzle maker. Seriously, he's still talking about it. And don't forget to check out the newest product from TH&TH, Conspiracy Binder; it's like a compact murder-wall for people on the go!

A family of Satan worshippers intent on maintaining their wealth gained from a board game empire (?) intend to sacrifice an unknowing bride on her wedding night in a deadly game of hide and seek. Believe it or not, that sentence reveals less than the movie trailer. Cassy rips on Adam Brody, Gerad reminisces about peak '90's Canadian Teen T.V. and Ziggy gives us both a heart attack. Ready or Not-here we come!

Hopefully you've brushed up on your late 2000's meme mythology. This week we're delving into Slender Man (2018). Cassy wants to take you on a tour of this lovely historic graveyard, Slenderman has a fierce runway walk, and Cassy fails to convince Gerad of the dangers of haunted video tapes. Pro tip: If for some reason you can't look at the face of a 7 foot tall monster, stop looking up. You might be crazy for Slenderman's platform shoes, but they won't drive you crazy.

Welcome to episode 13 where the Colley-Couses' spend some time in Sunnydale-er, Bailey Downs-a town where Christmas horrors abound. We watch an alcohol fueled DJ jockey, disappointing zombie elves, an albino Krampus, teenage ghosts, and a good old fashioned changeling learn the reason for the season. What is happening, you say? We don't know and you won't either. Merry Happy and remember kids-dress warmly or the Icelandic cat will getcha.

For better or worse is taken to the extreme this week, as we watch What Keeps You Alive(2018). Cassy assures Gerad (with troubling certainty) that he WON'T die in the woods, Gerad does some script punch up, and we speculate that if you become a murderer shortly after seeing a traumatic death it is likely they are related. Come on Jackie, practice some mindfulness!

Oh great, demons with a puppet fetish. This week Cassandra chooses Insidious (2010) for the Colley-Couses to watch. They discover Patrick Wilson is a charming but lazy hero, Rose Byrne does all the work and receives none of the credit, and once again Cassandra confirms that she would 100% burn the house down if she ever suspects demons are messing around with her hypothetical children. Someone hide the matches.

The episode is rolling into the station when we watch Train to Busan. Cassy and Gerad prepare for the apocalypse in their own ways, Gerad discovers a new role model in this dad who punches, and we all learn not to let Cassy on your zombie survival team. You can tell we liked this one cause we talked about it for a long time.And yes, that is a purring cat around 1:28:30.