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Christian and Elle are using magical tanning beds.    Our new release review celebrates the return of Diablo Cody to the horror genre for the creature feature comedy, LISA FRANKENSTEIN. Then, we continue the miniseries Little Freak Movies for Freaks and talk about the lonely creeps and freaks in MAY. We also discuss The Black Phone surprise spoilers, penguins drinking coffee, and wife privilege. Timestamps 15:06 Lisa Frankenstein review 50:55 May review We'd love to hear your thoughts, questions, or any requests you have. You can contact us at: [email protected] and on your social media of choice.  

Christian and Elle are in a spiritual basement.    We welcome back Elle Willers (Disaster Baby) as fill-in cohost while Ian starts another year with travel. Our new release(ish) review celebrates the theatrical release of the black and white version of GODZILLA MINUS ONE. Then, we launch a new miniseries called Little Freak Movies for Freaks and talk about the home invasion and general creepiness of BAD SAMARITAN. We also discuss minesweeping, horse boys/girls, and Renee Rapp. Timestamps 23:33 Godzilla Minus One review 1:07:18 Bad Samaritan review 1:24:56 Bad Samaritan spoilers start We'd love to hear your thoughts, questions, or any requests you have. You can contact us at: [email protected] and on your social media of choice.

Christian and Elle really hate cops.   At the end of each Overkill episode we answer the question- are we still in on this franchise or is it overkill? We conclude our series by reviewing SPIRAL: FROM THE BOOK OF SAW. We dig into the second attempt at a reboot, the new cast, and the return to franchise roots. We also discuss deer, Bo Burnham, and the origin story for Billy the Puppet.  We'd love to hear your thoughts, questions, or any requests you have. You can contact us at: [email protected] and on your social media of choice.

Christian and Ian are doing some water therapy.    We welcome back Robert Gassaway (The Flicksation Podcast) to transition into a new year of horror offerings. Our first 2024 new release review is for a killer pool movie from Blumhouse, NIGHT SWIM. Then, we continue our Road to Terror series and talk about some all time travel nightmares in HOSTEL. We also discuss Game of Thrones spoilers, boners, and Dr. Pimple Popper. Timestamps 29:22 Night Swim review 59:37 Hostel review  We'd love to hear your thoughts, questions, or any requests you have. You can contact us at: [email protected] and on your social media of choice.  

Christian and Elle are ready to speed run some Saw traps.   At the end of each Overkill episode we answer the question- are we still in on this franchise or is it overkill? We continue our series by reviewing JIGSAW. We dig into the first attempt at a reboot, only one recurring character, and the clean aesthetics. We also discuss Facebook polls, Machine Gun Kelly and Geriatric millennials.  We'd love to hear your thoughts, questions, or any requests you have. You can contact us at: [email protected] and on your social media of choice.

Christian and Ian share their most diverse lists yet.  We rundown 3 lists- Best 6 of 2023, Worst 6 of 2023, and Top 6 "new to me" horror movies. It was an unpredictable and at times frustrating year for horror and we deep dive into as many films and themes as possible. We offer a State of the Genre Address for the coming year, check in on notable franchises, and highlight some of the biggest and smallest horror movies released. We also discuss Mumford and Sons, Eminem, and Adele.  Timestamps 10:52 State of the Genre Address 31:43 Top 6s 6-4 1:10:29 Bottom 6s 1:55:01 Top 6 New to Me/Crypt Picks 2:45:01 Top 6s 3-1 We'd love to hear your thoughts, questions, or any requests you have. You can contact us at: [email protected] and on your social media of choice.

Christian and Elle refuse to pull out any of their teeth.   At the end of each Overkill episode we answer the question- are we still in on this franchise or is it overkill? We continue our series by reviewing SAW 3D. We dig into the world building, the return of Dr. Gordon, and wrapping up storylines for some main characters. We also discuss waffles, wet dreams, and our preferred Saw trap wardrobe.  We'd love to hear your thoughts, questions, or any requests you have. You can contact us at: [email protected] and on your social media of choice.

Christian and Ian need their little treats.    Our new release review is for a new holiday-themed Norwegian horror movie, THERE’S SOMETHING IN THE BARN. Then, we continue our Road to Terror series and talk about an absolute nightmare town in the Australian Outback in  WAKE IN FRIGHT. We also discuss lutefisk, pumpkin bread, and Love Actually. Timestamps 15:44 There’s Something In the Barn review 43:27 Wake In Fright review We'd love to hear your thoughts, questions, or any requests you have. You can contact us at: [email protected] and on your social media of choice.

Christian and Elle actually recorded this episode in an abandoned zoo.   At the end of each Overkill episode we answer the question- are we still in on this franchise or is it overkill? We continue our series by reviewing SAW 6. We dig into the social commentary, flashbacks, and some iconic traps. We also discuss James Cameron, Star Wars, and Lord of the Rings (in less than flattering terms).  We'd love to hear your thoughts, questions, or any requests you have. You can contact us at: [email protected] and on your social media of choice.

Christian and Ian are climbing staircases to nowhere.  We love a good haunted house, always have, so now it's time for us to name our all-time favorites for you. Cozy up and listen as we go through classic spooky dwellings, recent iconic homes, and sneak in a couple choices that only we would choose. We also share some of our scary house memories, discuss irl haunted houses, and we (OBVIOUSLY) take another opportunity to praise the work of James Wan.  We'd love to hear your thoughts, questions, or any requests you have. You can contact us at: [email protected] and on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd.

Christian and Elle love a good enemies to lovers story.   At the end of each Overkill episode we answer the question- are we still in on this franchise or is it overkill? We continue our series by reviewing SAW 5. We dig into the the all-consuming fanfic reading of this movie, the consistently entertaining traps, and the boring batch of victims. We also discuss blood math, evangelical Christians, and what John Kramer orders on DoorDash.  We'd love to hear your thoughts, questions, or any requests you have. You can contact us at: [email protected] and on your social media of choice.

Christian and Ian are really like an unkindness of ravens.    Our new release review is for a new holiday-themed slasher from Eli Roth, THANKSGIVING. Then, we continue our Road to Terror series and talk about a magic-filled found footage movie set in Paris, AS ABOVE, SO BELOW. We also discuss Boston accents, labradoodles, and a naked choir. Timestamps 32:22 Thanksgiving review 1:06:21 As Above, So Below review We'd love to hear your thoughts, questions, or any requests you have. You can contact us at: [email protected] and on your social media of choice.