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Happy Halloween! And Happy birthday to us, we're two! We love to be consistently inconsistent and keep you on your toes - who knows when the next episode might be released?! But we are doing our best to keep them coming. This week we decided to tackle the beast that is Stanley Kubrick's polarizing ghost story, "The Shining." Your whorror-hosts discovered pretty quickly that they actually watched different versions: Jenny watched the shorter European version, and Kaitlin watched the longer US cut (appropriately). There's a lot going on as they compare versions, bring back the summary haiku, play "Rate the Bush," Jenny sings the soundtrack, Kaitlin gets really into the ATMOSPHERE, and we discuss whether or not Jack Nicholson has acting range, or is he just relying on those eyebrows?? It's fruit cocktail for weeks over here at the Overlook Hotel so come and play with us, forever...and ever.... and ever. Spoilers from 17.25 Keep the scary movie sleepover going by joining us on twitter: @lwsm_pod and Instagram: @letswatchscarymovies And don't forget to rate us on Spotify and itunes! --------------------------------------------------------------------- Music by The Brothers Keg (APF Records, with permission) Artwork by Ghoul Realm Art Edited by Matthew Burls

We're back! Kind of! We've decided to skip September entirely and head straight to October and the lead up to both Halloween and Jenny's impending birth! The weather is changing, the clocks are going back, and the pumpkin spice candles are ablaze in anticipation... This podcast may be haunted (by technical issues) but your whorror-hosts sound better than ever as they review Hannah Barlow and Kane Sene's independent Aussie horror, "Sissy," currently streaming now on Shudder. Listen in as Jenny and Kaitlin go through the checklist: - Realistic female dialogue in the women's bathroom? check - Glitter eye makeup and nail polish? check - References to Tucker and Dale vs Evil? double check! But it's not all silliness as they also dig into bullying - what constitutes it and what is justified because of it - social media and the masks we wear, and who exactly is the villain here?? Spoilers from 16:40 Keep the scary movie sleepover going by joining us on twitter: @lwsm_pod and Instagram: @letswatchscarymovies And don't forget to rate us on Spotify and itunes! --------------------------------------------------------------------- Music by The Brothers Keg (APF Records with permission) Artwork by Ghoul Realm Art Edited by Matthew Burls

Welcome to the 50th episode of Let's Watch Scary Movies! It may have taken us nearly 2 years to get here, but here we are at last... in rural Texas... For what horror movie list would be complete without Tobe Hooper's influential slasher, "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre?" So grab your favorite human-mask, dim the lights, and listen in as we talk through one of the most iconic scary movies of all times... Your whorror-hosts go deep on character arcs, soundscapes, directing choices, and acting skills alongside lots of fun behind the scenes trivia and tidbits all told with a sprinkling of irreverent humor. Kaitlin praises the pacing, Jenny shares some VERY exciting news, Franklin is not having a good day, Grandpa can't hang, and there's lots to unpack with Sally as the first ever, and very unusual, Final Girl.... Is it 5's across the board?? Join us and find out! Spoilers from 22:20 Keep the scary movie sleepover going by joining us on twitter: @lwsm_pod and Instagram: @letswatchscarymovies And don't forget to rate us on Spotify and itunes! --------------------------------------------------------------------- Music by The Brothers Keg (APF Records with permission) Artwork by Ghoul Realm Art Edited by Jenny Steggles

A Series of Sequels part II comes to a close at long last with our final film in the series, James Cameron's, "Aliens." It's like the first one, but with more aliens! The sequels have gotten incrementally better as we've worked our way through the films, so it makes sense to end on a high note... Join your whorror-hosts as Jenny explains space, then she scores twice - because SHE CAN! - they discuss whether or not this is actually a Vietnam war movie, and for once they don't agree about the film! Oh, and the riveting conclusion to the burning question: Are sequels ever superior?? Tune in to find out... Spoilers from 13:14 Keep the scary movie sleepover going by joining us on twitter: @lwsm_pod and Instagram: @letswatchscarymovies And don't forget to rate us on Spotify and itunes! ------------------------------------------ Music by The Brothers Keg (APF Records with permission) Artwork by Ghoul Realm Art Edited by Jenny Steggles

A Series of Sequels Part II continues apace! This episode brings you none other than Wes Craven and Kevin Williamson's follow up to the insanely successful Scream; 1997's Scream 2. The cast is back! Well, a lot of them. AND we get a shot of 90s goodness with the addition of several new castmates including Sarah Michelle Gellar (Buffy!). Your whorror-hosts are back! Tune in as they discuss bathroom decor, the evolution of Dewey (he's FIT!), Kaitlin goes full Greek theatre nerd, and they get into what makes this film the perfect sequel. Just don't @ us about the Godfather 2! Spoilers from 10:53 Keep the scary movie sleepover going by joining us on twitter: @lwsm_pod and Instagram: @letswatchscarymovies And don't forget to rate us on Spotify and itunes! ------------------------------------------ Music by The Brothers Keg (APF Records with permission) Artwork by Ghoul Realm Art Edited by Jenny Steggles

It's episode 2 of our series about sequels, A Series of Sequels (Part II), so curl up with a glass of Jack Daniels and let's try to forget the ritualistic orgy from last night! In the name of science, Jenny and Kaitlin tackle the 2000 film, "Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2" directed by Joe Berlinger. Tune in for the perfect storm of 90s goth fantasy and wistful longing for analogue video equipment as Jenny fact checks the witch references, Kaitlin declares lazy storytelling, Nigel does some really bad taxes, and we try to figure out who the hell Catherine is?! TW: miscarriage Spoilers from 24:15 Keep the scary movie sleepover going by joining us on twitter: @lwsm_pod and Instagram: @letswatchscarymovies And don't forget to rate us on Spotify and itunes! ------------------------------------ Music by The Brothers Keg (APF Records with permission) Artwork by Ghoul Realm Art Edited by Jenny Steggles

Welcome to our annual springtime special! Last year we went sci-fi but this year please join us for: A Series of Sequels (Part II)! For this series, Jenny and Kaitlin seek to answer the age-old question: can a sequel ever be superior to the original? Kicking things off in this little experiment is the 1981 classic, Steve Miner's "Friday the 13th Part 2." Your whorror-hosts compare the sequel to the original in this in-depth discussion covering everything from inventive kills and gore factor to 80s nostalgia and special FX. A pivotal moment in the Friday the 13th franchise, the audience is introduced to Jason as the villain - but we think everyone can agree that the real star of the show is Muffins. Don't remember who Muffins is? Tune in to find out! Spoilers from 15:40 Keep the scary movie sleepover going by joining us on twitter: @lwsm_pod and Instagram: @letswatchscarymovies And don't forget to rate us on Spotify and Apple Music! --------------------- Music by The Brothers Keg (APF Records with permission) Artwork by Ghoul Realm Art Edited by Jenny Steggles

Shane is back! Your favorite Irish comedian returns as a guest and what a joyous reunion it is! Tune in as Shane, Jenny, and Kaitlin rate and review Mark Mylod's 2022 horror/comedy, "The Menu." Ralph Fiennes is having the time of his life as Chef Slowik, the Anya-Taylor Joy fan club reconvenes, Shane explains the "Slumdog Millionaire Effect," and whilst we may not all agree about the film, we CAN all agree that Ralph Fiennes probably did not play Othello. Keep the scary movie sleepover going by joining us on twitter: @lwsm_pod and Instagram: @letswatchscarymovies Find Shane: @shane._callaghan And don't forget to rate us on Spotify and itunes! --------------------- Music by The Brothers Keg (APF Records with permission) Artwork by Ghoul Realm Art Edited by Jenny Steggles

Your whorror-hosts are, once again, under the weather this week - due in part to the fact that they were recently together. What does this mean for the future?! Will they ever share a room together again without bringing about scurvy and consumption? But illness may very well explain why - when choosing this week's film - your hosts were swayed by none other than the Daily Mail's proclamation of it as, "...the scariest movie ever made." Dear listeners, join Jenny and Kaitlin as they try to make sense of it all; as they search desperately for plot devices, character development, dialogue, storytelling of ANY kind... and ask such profound questions as, is this art? Or is someone just trolling us? It's a SIMS game, it's 100 minutes of darkness, it's Kyle Edward Ball's polarizing film debut, 2022's "Skinamarink." There's a description haiku, Kaitlin sings The Elephant Show theme song, and Jenny changes her score - tune in and find out why! spoilers from 16:09 *Gaspar Noe film referenced is "Climax" ------------------------- Music by The Brothers Keg (APF Records, with permission) Artwork by Ghoul Real Art Edited by Jenny Steggles

Ahh here we are in cold February... the unexpected winter sun England has been getting is a pure delight though, as is the spate of newish scary movie releases! So make a tea, get comfy, and listen in as your horror movie besties tackle Zach Cregger's directorial debut, "Barbarian." It's a doozy of an episode as Jenny kicks things off with a film summary haiku, then we discuss which Sarsgard is creepy and which one is hot, there's a "rave of screams" for the sound design, and our heroine Tess does everything right... until she doesn't. It's not all silliness though, as your whorror-hosts explore fatal flaws, gender stereotypes, social commentary, and attempt to answer the question: just who is the real barbarian here? Recommended resources for this ep: "The Gift of Fear" by Gavin de Becker "The Evolution of Horror" podcast by Mike Muncer (29 Oct 2022) Spoilers from 16:03 --------------------- Music by The Brothers Keg (APF records, with permission) Artwork by Ghoul Realm Art Editing by Jenny Steggles

I mean, doesn't the title explain it all? New year, same whorror-hosts... join them as they break down Ti West's celebrated slasher, "X." There's a lot to love about this film - and the critics seem to agree - but listen in as Jenny and Kaitlin get deep on some of the themes and discuss ageism, casting choices, and whether or not a real cowboy would walk barefoot in a barn (no!). ​ Spoilers from 14.45 ---------------------------- Music by The Brothers Keg (APF records, with permission) Artwork by ghoul Realm Art Editing by Jenny Steggles

Happy 2023! The festive cheer continues despite your whorror-hosts being under the weather - and what better way to ring in the new year than with the family-friendly* favourite, Michael Cooney's "Jack Frost"?! Join Jenny and Kaitlin as they attempt to break down this direct-to-video horror film which, with a 6% on rotten tomatoes, may be the lowest rated film they've ever reviewed. There's a lot of desiccated coconut, inventive deaths, silly one-liners, and assault by a vegetable. See you in Snowmonton! Spoilers from 12:58 TW- rape/sexual assault from 36:35 *It's not really family-friendly --------------------- Music by The Brothers Keg (APF Records, with permission) Artwork by Ghoul Realm Art Edited by Jenny Steggles