Explore every episode of the podcast Spooky Tuesday - A Horror Movie Podcast
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| I'll Always Know What You Did Last Summer (2006): "Do Drugs, Not Pranks" | 03 Sep 2024 | 01:45:52 | |
Spookies, we’ll ALWAYS know the joys of I Know What You Did Last 🤘 SUMMER 🤘, but it’s time to put this theme event on ice — especially since the third movie moves to a little ski town in the off-season. Not the final film in a trilogy so much as a bonus flick in the franchise, I’ll Always Know What You Did Last Summer (2006) isn’t afraid to shake things up. And by that we mean, leave behind pretty much any familiar name or face outside of the infamous fisherman outfit. If you’re wondering what this slasher’s boogeyman is doing all the way out in Colorado, you’re not alone, but you’ll need to see it to believe it. And if you don’t believe it, well, we’re sharing our theories on the newest episode of Spooky Tuesday. | |||
| Scary Movie (2000) & Scream (1996): "Innards on the Outards" | 27 Aug 2024 | 02:35:21 | |
We've hit a big milestone, Spookies! It's officially our 200th episode, and we wanted to do something special to celebrate. We weren't sure what, though, so we left our movie selection up to our listeners and Patrons, and they decided to throw it back to Scary Movie (2000). The Wayans family's parody flick took on some of the major horror franchises of the '90s, and its inclusion in our line-up was timed perfectly to I Know What You Did Last 🤘 SUMMER 🤘. But we realized that it would be pretty much impossible to talk about this flick without also getting back into Scream (1996) — so we're instituting our first Spooky Take2sDay, too. Join us for a double feature as we compare and contrast these genre-defining films and wax a little nostalgic about our four year-long journey as a podcast. | |||
| Hellraiser (1987): "Looking Kink in the Eye" | 25 Jun 2024 | 01:44:10 | |
This Pride Month, we've been messy. Toxic. Filthy. And now it's time to get a little... kinky. Grab your leather and your spikes, Spookies, because we're summoning the Cenobites with Hellraiser (1987). Written and directed by Clive Barker, the author of the original novella it was based on, this flick kicked off a major horror franchise — and it was the first to introduce audiences to the iconic figure now-known as Pinhead. We're here and we're queer all year round, but for the grand finale of our 2024 Pride lineup, we're exploring the subcultures this film has its roots in and maybe accidentally inventing some scenes of our own. Anyone out there down to become a bladder punk? | |||
| Tragedy Girls (2017): "Josh Hutcherson, Jump Scare" | 13 Sep 2022 | 01:31:25 | |
Did someone request a horror movie for girls??? When it comes to our latest scary flick pick, it’s literally in the name. On this week’s episode of Spooky Tuesday, Chelsea’s birth month movie is Tragedy Girls (2017), a touching tale of two besties with benefits if by benefits you mean a collaborative true crime project. If you’ve ever wished for a Scream alternate universe where Billy and Stu are modern day girlies, then this just might be the movie for you. | |||
| Urban Legend (1998): "Being Gay Saves Lives" | 06 Sep 2022 | 01:35:37 | |
Legend has it that Urban Legend (1998) didn’t get a fair shake from critics back when it first came out — but we’ll be the judge of that here at Spooky Tuesday. With school back in session, it only felt right that we revisit the college campus cult classic on our newest episode. Packed full of turn-of-the-millennium era stars like Tara Reid, Joshua Jackson, Rebecca Gayheart, and Michael Rosenbaum and with plenty of CLEAR references to other famous horror franchises, this film is definitely worthy of a close study. | |||
| Chicago (2002): "No Mr. Cellophane Slander" | 30 Aug 2022 | 01:40:09 | |
When we realized our 100th episode of Spooky Tuesday was just around the corner, we knew we had to pick something extra special to celebrate — something fun, something for the girls, something with a lil ✨razzle dazzle.✨ And given that our milestone movie *also* happened to fall on a Fifth Tuesday, a sacred institution, we knew that there was only one film for the job: Chicago (2002). With a star-studded cast, a banger soundtrack, and a generous handful of Oscars, this flick absolutely IS all that jazz, and our podcast lawyer is helping us break it all down. | |||
| The Final Destination (2009): "Vibe Check" | 23 Aug 2022 | 01:36:33 | |
Is it just us or did they step the gore up a notch for The Final Destination (2009)? Despite the distinct lack of Tony Todd, the powers that be were clearly trying to make something special out of the franchise’s 3D sequel, and they clearly wanted the series to go out with a bang (literally). Only, the thing about The Final Destination is that it’s not *actually* the final Final Destination, so where does that leave it? With all kinds of CLEAR (Rivers) references and iconic credits, though, this one is definitely still worth the watch, so help us keep Final Destination Summer going here on a new Spooky Tuesday. | |||
| Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022): "Lee Pace Is 6'5" | 16 Aug 2022 | 01:31:56 | |
Is there *really* anything you need to know about Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022) other than the fact that Lee Pace is 6’5”? Honestly, in our opinion, that should be compelling enough to get anybody to see A24’s latest horror flick in theaters, but opinions after that may differ widely. On a new Spooky Tuesday, we’re talking all about the Gen Z mystery movie, but here are a few more selling points just in case you need them: Amandla Stenberg is so cute. Rachel Sennott is a gift. If you are our friend who hate listens to our podcast, this one is dedicated to you. | |||
| Nope (2022): "Ancient Aliens Girlie" | 09 Aug 2022 | 01:51:53 | |
Who knew that sitting in the very first row could actually enhance the movie going experience? When it comes to Jordan Peele’s latest blockbuster horror, a seat that forces you to tilt your head all the way back is actually pretty on theme — and, as it turns out, our recent line up has been pretty on theme, too. On a new episode of Spooky Tuesday, we’re talking all things Nope (2022), including the CLEAR references to flicks like Final Destination 3, Tremors, and Jaws, because we definitely did this on purpose. | |||
| Tremors (1990): "Marga-REBA-ville" | 02 Aug 2022 | 01:22:20 | |
We’d like to tell you we don’t spend our entire Tremors (1990) episode talking about a single mom who works two jobs (who loves her kids and never stops), but if we did, we’d be lying. On our latest episode of Spooky Tuesday, we may have gotten a little swept up in the hype of a certain country music star turned silver screen siren. That said, we did also find some time to discuss OT3s, creative new curse words, the merits of pole vaulting, and new restaurant franchise ideas (oops, that one’s Reba again!). | |||
| Final Destination 3 (2006): "Mary Elizabeth Winstead ❤️" | 26 Jul 2022 | 01:38:20 | |
Final Destination Summer is back, baby, and it’s finally time to talk about the installment that is (in our very humble opinion) the absolute best of the best. On this week’s Spooky Tuesday, we’re heading to the end of the line with Final Destination 3 (2006) — and we’re ready for a wild rollercoaster ride. Not only is this film home to the iconic tanning beds scene (perhaps THEEE scene of the franchise), it’s also got a banger script and features one of our absolute favorite Sky High stars. Step on us, Mary Elizabeth Winstead!!!! | |||
| Jaws (1975): "Gag Stab™" | 19 Jul 2022 | 01:36:38 | |
Need a little warm up — or foreplay, if you will — for everyone’s favorite week dedicated to aquatic-themed entertainment? On a new Spooky Tuesday, we’re going for a swim with one of the most iconic horror movies of all time (and, frankly, one of the most iconic movies just in general) as we take on Jaws (1975). The film may honestly be kind of minimalist considering how much of it is just three guys on a boat, but we’ve got plenty to say about their chest hair, their strangely endearing toasts, and their lil fishy friend. As the iconic Degrassi promo goes, “Baby, there’s a shark in the water.” | |||
| The Black Phone (2022): "Finbin Forever" | 12 Jul 2022 | 01:28:54 | |
So it’s a confirmed fact that The Black Phone (2022) is *not* scarier than Top Gun: Maverick, but it might be a contender for most depressing movie of the year. On this week’s Spooky Tuesday, we’re venturing back out to the theater for a film that features Ethan Hawke as a makeup-loving magician, child stars saying copious curse words, and a group of youths chanting “Bruce! Bruce! Bruce!” à la Matilda. A new release that throws it back to the ‘70s, this Joe Hill adaptation is helping us push our Ghost Whisperer/Mediator series agenda. | |||
| Pink Flamingos (1972): "ACAB: All Cops Are Barbecue" ft. Paul Jacob Presley | 18 Jun 2024 | 02:10:40 | |
There really is no way to describe John Waters's work other than queer, which is why Pink Flamingos (1972) had to be our third Pride Month pick. An indie made on a shoe-string budget and starring drag icon Divine as the "filthiest person alive," this flick truly pushes the envelope, and it doesn't matter if we're talking poop, penises, or poultry. Like Degrassi, it goes there — which is why we enlisted a little extra help to cover it. On our latest episode of Spooky Tuesday, we're joined by John Waters fan and filmmaker Paul Jacob Presley as we break down this creepy, crass camp classic. | |||
| Cabin Fever (2002): "Hashtag Woman On Top" | 05 Jul 2022 | 01:37:55 | |
Anyone else suddenly craving pancakes??? This week on Spooky Tuesday, we’re heading back out to the woods, a place where absolutely nothing good happens, with Cabin Fever (2002). Starring Boy Meets World’s Shawn Hunter as that “nice guy” you’ve been curving for the past few years and featuring a true-to-life shaving scene that will make your skin crawl, this horror story hits a little close to home for more reasons than one. | |||
| Final Destination 2 (2003): "Tony Todd Wink" | 28 Jun 2022 | 01:37:24 | |
Ready for the return of this year’s most exciting event???? It’s Final Destination Summer here at Spooky Tuesday, and we’re back for another round with Final Destination 2 (2003). A film that tries to put its own special touches on the first movie’s mythology, FD2 starts with the infamous log truck disaster and then switches gears as it reverses through death’s order (or something) to feature sneaky trips to the salon, an implied pro-abortion message, and a special little wink from Tony Todd himself. | |||
| Fear Street Part One: 1994 (2021): "Lesbian Jump Scare" | 21 Jun 2022 | 01:29:29 | |
You should know by now that there’s little we love more than a surprise lesbian reveal here at Spooky Tuesday — and when a movie pulls that off while throwing in a handful of Scream references, Maya Hawke, and one of the best deaths we’ve ever seen, you know it’s going to be a winner in our book. Fear Street Part One: 1994 (2021) is only the first third of a trilogy, but the way it starts the story off with a bang earned it a place in our Pride Month Lineup. With (debatably) iconic dialogue and intense Riverdale vibes, this sapphic story is at the very least a good time. | |||
| A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985): "Drenched Man Count" | 14 Jun 2022 | 01:46:25 | |
There’s some debate about whether the writer intended for it to be a canonically queer movie, but A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge (1985) is pretty much the gayest thing we’ve ever seen. After one of our OG Spooky Crew members checked out the flick ahead of time, we knew we had to make it a part of our Pride Month Lineup — and we had to invite him to join us. On this week’s Spooky Tuesday, pal Danny Dunitz helps us break down not only the second film in the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise, but also star Mark Patton’s Scream, Queen! documentary about his experience with the role. | |||
| Let The Right One In (2008): "A Twilight Contemporary" | 07 Jun 2022 | 01:47:26 | |
We know you’re reading supernatural romance novels in Swedish, Stephenie Meyer!!! There are way too many similarities between Twilight and Let The Right One In (2008) for it to be a coincidence, but there is at least one major difference. Namely, one has sparkles, and the other has a sparkling array of trans and queer characters which makes it the perfect way to kick off our Pride Month Lineup. That’s right, the John Ajvide Lindqvist project follows the sacred rule of vampire media: It’s made for the gays — but that doesn’t mean we don’t have ideas about how it could be even gayer. Come for the trans vampires, but stay for what we’re pretty sure are gay dads. | |||
| Josie and the Pussycats (2001): "Join The Army" | 31 May 2022 | 01:45:05 | |
It’s no secret that Josie and the Pussycats (2001) is The Best Movie Ever (join the army!), so it was only a matter of time before we covered it here on Spooky Tuesday. It may not technically be a horror movie, but it is in its own way a murder mystery — and given that it’s been just about a year since we first came up with the concept of Fifth Tuesday, we knew its day had finally come. A musical comedy with a banger soundtrack and a killer cast, this flick didn’t get the appreciation and critical acclaim it deserved twenty years ago, but we’re doing our part to make up for that now as we talk about the romantic tension between Josie and Valerie, how absolutely iconic Fiona is, and everything that DuJour means (friendship, crash positions, etc). | |||
| Final Destination (2000): "Death Is Inevitable" | 24 May 2022 | 01:43:00 | |
Hope everyone has their “Rocky Mountain High” hit clips ready, because we’re traveling back to the start of the new millennium to kick off our Final Destination Summer! That’s right: We’re heading all the way back to the beginning with Final Destination (2000), and we’ll be covering one of the sequels every month for the next five months. No spoilers though!!! Not all of us have seen every movie in the franchise, but we can’t wait to hide behind our hands and cringe our way through each and every agonizing death to come. | |||
| X (2022): "Big Dick, Bigger Heart" | 17 May 2022 | 01:44:19 | |
Kid Cudi, we don’t mean to be disrespectful, but — speaking strictly as film critics — we have some questions about a certain scene in X (2022). The new Ti West movie has been on everyone’s minds, and now it’s our turn to take a visit to the best little porn house in Texas. Yes, that’s a Dolly Parton reference, and apparently so is Brittany Snow’s whole performance. With a cast that also includes Jenna Ortega, Mia Goth x2, and the dad from 2002's The Ring, this ‘70s-style slasher had us hiding behind our hands in theaters. | |||
| Carrie (1976): "An Ode to Sex Education" | 10 May 2022 | 01:44:34 | |
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| May (2002): "May, Go Gay" | 03 May 2022 | 01:38:57 | |
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| Love Lies Bleeding (2024): "Disgustingly Sexy" | 11 Jun 2024 | 02:06:18 | |
The Pride parade continues with our second pick of the month, and things are really heating up here at Spooky Tuesday. If you were worried this year's lineup wasn't queer enough, then you can put those fears to bed and wake them up with an egg-white omelet, because Love Lies Bleeding (2024) is dangerously gay and disgustingly sexy. Featuring Kristen Stewart and Katy O'Brian and directed by Rose Glass, this thriller doesn't skimp on the violence or romance, and it even sprinkles in a little bit of body horror just to drive its point home. Join us on our latest episode as we share our appreciation for muscle mommies and mixed feelings about mullets. | |||
| Halloween (1978): "Babies Beware" | 26 Apr 2022 | 01:46:04 | |
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| V/H/S (2012): "Big Ick" | 19 Apr 2022 | 01:54:29 | |
Thank you to Ana Luisa for partnering with our podcast! Don’t forget to check out https://shop.analuisa.com/spookytuesday to take advantage of their Buy One, Get One 40% Off sale with pieces starting at just $39. New liminal space just dropped!! On a new Spooky Tuesday, we’re popping V/H/S (2012) in the ol’ VCR as we watch our first ever anthology film. Packed into this one movie are five horror shorts — and one overarching story that connects all of the individual pieces. Filled with truly haunting, horrifying realities and the blessed catharsis of men-eating monsters, this is one project that dares to ask the question, “Is there such a thing as a good boy in this godforsaken world?” References: https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/vhs-2012 https://collider.com/vhs-movie-review/ https://www.thefancarpet.com/interview/joeswanberg_vhs_interview/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V/H/S https://www.gawker.com/5923966/vhs-will-restore-your-faith-in-horror-films https://www.vulture.com/2012/10/vhs-breakdown-for-the-horror-purists.html | |||
| House on Haunted Hill (1959): "Rat Skeleton and The Vat of Acid" | 12 Apr 2022 | 01:25:06 | |
Quick question: Should we start an experimental metal supergroup even though we can’t play any instruments? We came up with the best band name on a new Spooky Tuesday as we tackled House on Haunted Hill (1959), the Vincent Price classic that had a huge domino effect on horror as we know it. This is the film that inspired Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho — and it also, at one moment in the film, inspired all three of us to immediately and in unison announce that a scene was gay, gay, gay, gay, super gay, gay. Ghoulish and goofy, it’s hard to imagine how we might’ve viewed this film back in the day, but we gave it a shot by committing to only watching the black and white version. References: https://dailydead.com/halloween-2019-how-house-on-haunted-hill-1959-paved-the-way-for-the-next-60-years-of-genre-storytelling/ https://www.filminquiry.com/horrific-inquiry-23/ https://1428elm.com/2018/08/10/the-house-on-haunted-hill/2/ https://thehorrortimes.com/2019/01/31/house-on-haunted-hill-1959-by-baron-craze/ https://screenrant.com/house-on-haunted-hill-2021-recast/ https://collider.com/iconic-vincent-price-horror-film-performances/ https://www.avclub.com/even-without-plastic-skeletons-floating-overhead-house-1798239323 https://youtu.be/AG2OvI9XTus | |||
| Fresh (2022): "No My Ass Noooo" | 05 Apr 2022 | 01:41:19 | |
The thing about dating is there’s only one way to win and about one million different ways to lose — which is part of what makes Fresh (2022) so horrifying. The Daisy Edgar-Jones/Sebastian Stan flick tells a whole cautionary tale in the first 33 minutes, and that’s just before the title sequence even begins. On a new episode of Spooky Tuesday, we’re talking about how public sex is the only answer, what kind of sequel we’d want to see, and how you should always turn your location on for your friends (cough, Monica, cough). References: https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a39427471/fresh-ending-explained-mimi-cave/ https://www.gamesradar.com/fresh-movie-mimi-cave-interview/ https://collider.com/fresh-movie-sebastian-stan-daisy-edgar-jones-interview-dance-scenes/ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/fresh-mimi-cave-gabe-hilfer-obsession-animotion-soundtrack-1235115160/ | |||
| Bedazzled (2000): "It’s The Brendanaissance, Baby” | 29 Mar 2022 | 01:23:25 | |
Everybody loves a comeback story — and everybody loves Brendan Fraser, which is why we’re thrilled to do our part for the Brendanaissance by giving Bedazzled (2000) the honor of being our second ever Fifth Tuesday film. A movie that almost (almost!!) makes it hard to root for everyone’s favorite turn-of-the-century leading man, Bedazzled is serving character growth, monkey’s paw messiness, and, most importantly, Elizabeth Hurley in a red leather pantsuit. References: https://www.gq.com/story/what-ever-happened-to-brendan-fraser Rockstar Wish Deleted Scene: https://youtu.be/h_IrdnF-heg | |||
| Troll 2 (1990): "It’s Giving Shrek Ketchup" | 22 Mar 2022 | 01:47:19 | |
Don’t let the name fool you — there’s no movie out there quite like Troll 2. Well, except for maybe Leprechaun. And Society. And The Princess Bride. And commercials for the Heinz ketchup collab with Shrek. But other than that, this 1990-era movie is truly one of a kind. Given a pseudo-sequel name and yet telling its own original story (about goblins, despite any possible confusion), Troll 2 is often lauded as the best worst movie out there, and they’ve got the behind-the-scenes documentary to prove it. Follow Devan Coggan on Instagram and Twitter at @devancoggan. You can also check out some of her work below: https://ew.com/author/devan-coggan/ References: https://www.vice.com/en/article/dy8jbj/an-oral-history-of-troll-2-the-best-worst-movie-ever-made https://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/13/movies/13worst.html https://www.vice.com/en/article/wj7v9x/the-popcorn-scene-from-troll-2-is-the-best-food-scene-in-cinema https://ew.com/article/2010/05/08/troll-2-best-worst-movie/ https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/79324/10-hospitable-facts-about-troll-2 https://www.vocabulary.com/articles/dictionary/youve-been-trolled/ https://youtu.be/BolW8vnUcTs https://youtu.be/GkiubjYhq6o | |||
| Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978): "Shit Is Just Fuck'd" | 15 Mar 2022 | 01:38:50 | |
Are we starting to sense a theme? Anaconda and Little Shop of Horrors had a lot in common — and now Little Shop is the perfect segue into our next film. On this week’s Spooky Tuesday, we’re throwing it back to the ‘70s with Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978), and space flowers are once again super relevant. But invading aliens aren’t the only thing this flick has going for it. Famously one of the best remakes of all time (and often considered even better than the ’56 original), this movie has an incredible cast, gorgeous opening credits, classic art history allusions, and some seriously sizzling sexual chemistry. Oh, and it also has Jeff Goldblum taking a mud bath — what else could you possibly want? | |||
| Little Shop of Horrors (1986): "Bill Does Sex Murray" | 08 Mar 2022 | 01:38:13 | |
What if we only talked about the ending of this movie? On our new episode, we’re all about Little Shop of Horrors (1986) — or at least the last few minutes of it. Compared to the stage play, the movie musical goes in a majorly different direction, and, uh, we’ve got some feelings about it. But we swear we do move on eventually, because it’s just as important that we talk about all of the CLEAR references to Anaconda, the iconic ear worm quality of every single song, and the TRUE meaning of BDSM. Just don’t forget to also check out the alternate ending, OK? | |||
| Anaconda (1997): "Snake-O-Vision" | 01 Mar 2022 | 01:32:57 | |
Wait, is Owen Wilson a little scream king? As Sydney pointed out during this episode, this is actually our second spooky movie featuring him — and what a spooky movie it is. On this week’s episode, we’re talking all about Anaconda (1997), the film that gave us J. Lo and O. Wil (should we make that a thing?) way before Marry Me was even a twinkle in a romcom writer’s eye. But it didn’t just star those two — it also featured Ice Cube, Jon Voigt, and Danny Trejo, and in an alternate universe Gillian Anderson could’ve been part of the cast, too. On a new Spooky Tuesday, we’re breaking down all the casting could’ve beens, important anatomical terms, and the cost of that absolutely unparalleled animatronic snake. | |||
| Candyman (2021): "The Grossification of A Hottie" | 22 Feb 2022 | 02:12:32 | |
If there’s one thing we learned from the new Candyman (2021), it’s that you should always steal the branded pens they give you at businesses — oh, and that you should never even joke about saying any boogeyman’s name in a mirror five times. Or is it five times in a row? Five times in five minutes? Does it count if you do it over Zoom? On our latest Spooky Tuesday, we might just be veering into the danger zone — but we’re willing to take that risk for all you Spookies at home. We can’t do everything by ourselves, though. Given that this movie was another thinky, we decided to enlist the help of our pal Chancellor Agard. Not only is he a bonafide smarty, he’s also an actual media critic who had the opportunity to chat with director Nia DaCosta herself about what it was like bringing the legend of Candyman back to life. | |||
| Interview with the Vampire (1994): "History Will Say They Were Roommates" | 04 Jun 2024 | 01:55:03 | |
Happy Pride Month, Spookies!!!! It's officially time for us to be our best, most canonically queer selves, and we're kicking off this year's line-up with a supernatural classic: Interview with the Vampire (1994). If you're not watching the TV show, you totally should be, but first we have to pay our dues to the OG Lestat de Lioncourt. Tom Cruise is absolutely That Bitch in this role, and he and Brad Pitt and Christian Slater competed in a literal handsome-off for their parts in this movie (a competition that should've also included Antonio Banderas, BTW). While this flick explicitly features two gay dads raising their iconic vampire daughter, it still very much could be gayer — but don't worry, baby, because we're just getting started. | |||
| The Love Witch (2016): "Freud Would've Loved Sex Magic" | 15 Feb 2022 | 01:42:52 | |
No thoughts, just vibes or all thoughts and no vibes? Sydney told Monica and Chelsea to get “flavor blasted” before watching The Love Witch (2016), but we definitely needed our full mental faculties for this discussion. The movie was undoubtedly a labor of love from writer/director (and producer/songwriter/editor/production designer/art director/set decorator/costume designer/shall we go on) Anna Biller — and the finished product is a feast for the eyes, particularly with all the ‘60s inspired fashion — but whether or not it was a successful film is up for discussion. There’s at least one thing we can all agree on, though: Gahan is the absolute worst. | |||
| My Bloody Valentine (1981): "His Whole Valentussy" | 08 Feb 2022 | 01:27:20 | |
Is there anything more on theme for Valentine’s Day than wrapping up a literal human heart in a cartoon heart-shaped box? It’s called romance, babes, and on our latest episode, we’re talking about a killer who doesn’t do anything ~half-hearted.~ In My Bloody Valentine (1981), the mysterious miner knows how to commit to a bit — and here at Spooky Tuesday, we love when a man puts his whole Valentussy into honoring the holiday. Join us for a romantic week-long celebration as we talk about all the iconic style, gory kills, and lad behavior in this ‘80s slasher classic. Spoiler alert: When people say boys will be boys, they’re talking about the group shower scene in this movie. | |||
| Scream (2022): "It’s Called A Fix-It Fic" | 01 Feb 2022 | 01:54:25 | |
Here at Spooky Tuesday, we’ve always said that Scream (1996) was a love letter to the horror genre — and the new Scream (2022) is definitely a love letter to the whole Wes Craven franchise. This week, we’re diving deep into Scream 5 and trying to fit all of our many, many, many (many!!!) thoughts into just under two hours. We’re talking easter eggs, Scream’s first canon queer character, Dewey’s foster dogs, Tara’s love for The Babadook (2014), our whole-hearted devotion to Sidney Prescott, and just where exactly Matthew Lillard could (or does!) fit in. Now who’s got their fingers crossed for Scream 6? | |||
| Snowpiercer (2013): "Fucking Polar Bears" ft. Kristian Bruun | 25 Jan 2022 | 01:56:57 | |
Last week, we celebrated Matty Lilly’s birthday. This week, we’re celebrating our first celebrity guest as Spooky Tuesday welcomes Kristian Bruun onto the pod. In honor of his debut on season 3 of the Snowpiercer TV show, we asked him to throw it back to the 20teens and explore the original Snowpiercer (2013) movie with us. A Bong Joon Ho adaptation of a French comic, the flick is packed full of star power, incredible sets, and commentary on the world we live in. It’s also got Chris Evans slipping on a fish mid-fight scene, so you know it’s worth the watch, but what you’ll really want to tune in for is the back and forth as Kristian tries to decide exactly how he feels about that ending. | |||
| Thir13en Ghosts (2001): "Happy Birthday, Matty Lilly" | 18 Jan 2022 | 02:10:25 | |
We know this one's a long one, but Spookies, the most important day of the year is JUST around the corner. That’s right, we’re gearing up to celebrate our king Matty Lilly’s birthday on Monday, January 24 — which is why we’re using this Tuesday to kick off a week-long party with Thir13en Ghosts (2001). A movie with a bonkers plot, an Oscar-worthy performance from Tony Shalhoub, an incredible post-movie rap, and a title that makes Chelsea lose a little bit of her mind each time she types it out, Thir13en Ghosts is worth the watch. You just might need to watch it again after that to fully appreciate it... but, as we always say, the more Matty Lilly, the merrier. | |||
| Till Death (2021): "I Am Weed" | 11 Jan 2022 | 01:20:28 | |
Here’s the thing about Megan Fox and MGK: Wouldn’t we all let ourselves go a little insane and get completely cringe for a chance to be with her???? We’re not willing to let a lil public daddy play get in the way of our love for a spooky queen, so when winter rolled around, we knew Till Death (2021) would be on our schedule. Released in the middle of summer to relatively quiet acclaim, we hadn’t heard too much about the Megan Fox vehicle, but we at least knew this: There’s no real way to go wrong when it comes to staring at her gorgeous face for a full 90 minutes. | |||
| Jason X (2002): "Y2K Hottie Ghombie" | 04 Jan 2022 | 01:29:37 | |
We’ve been joking about it for months, but the day has finally come: We’re covering Jason X (2002) on Spooky Tuesday. An unabashedly Y2K movie that dares to imagine a future full of clothing you might’ve bought at your local Limited Too, the tenth installment in the Friday the 13th franchise shows the ghombie himself getting frozen, going to space, and exploring virtual reality. Was it worth the wait? It depends on who you ask. | |||
| The Shining (1980): "Furry Representation" | 28 Dec 2021 | 01:48:30 | |
The girlies are fighting, y’all. Ever since The Shining (1980) first smashed its way into theaters, Stephen King and Stanley Kubrick were at each other’s throats, arguing about whose version of the story is best, whose is a fancy car without an engine, and whose is by no means a serious literary work. On a new Spooky Tuesday, though, we just may have discovered that a combination of the two canons makes for the best understanding of the film — and we’re sharing our thoughts and theories as we break down one of the most famous horror movies (or straight up just one of the most famous movies) of all time. | |||
| Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984): "Diverstitty" | 21 Dec 2021 | 01:31:12 | |
We gotta say, Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984) really lives up to its title as a video nasty. Pulled from theaters when it first came out because it dared to ask the question, “What if Santa but bad,” this ‘80s horror flick became something of a cult classic based solely on the fact that it was hard to see — like, literally hard to track down and watch back when streaming services and websites were barely even a twinkle in Al Gore’s eye. If you ask us here at Spooky Tuesday, though, “evil Santa” was a total red (and green) herring for the actually disturbing on-screen deaths. On our second (and last) Christmas episode of the season, we’re talking about what worked for us, who changed their tune about this movie, and why diverstitties are so important. | |||
| Anna and the Apocalypse (2017): "Ain't No Hollywood Ending" | 14 Dec 2021 | 01:23:21 | |
You already know that all of us Spooky Tuesday cuties have impeccable, perfect, polished singing voices — so it’s no surprise that we were excited to take on our first musical. Anna and the Apocalypse (2017) is a zombie Christmas movie packed full of original songs, pop culture references, and characters who don’t yet realize they’re queer (but don’t worry, we’re ready to help them get there). It’s also one of the rare apocalypse settings we’d actually entertain the notion of fighting for, and we’re explaining why on our new episode. | |||
| Psycho (1960): "Mother is Mothering" ft. Spooky Chicks & Horror Flicks | 28 May 2024 | 02:16:53 | |
Of course we saved the best for last for Mommy Issues May! For our latest theme month's grand finale, there was only one real option for what to cover, and we knew we wanted to do it up right. That's why we invited some new friends to join us for a stay at the Bates Motel as we talk with Spooky Chicks & Horror Flicks about all things Psycho (1960). Arguably *the* most famous Alfred Hitchcock classic, this film literally changed the game for the genre, setting the scene for all kinds of iconic films that followed. It's definitely the blue print — so listen in as we explain the term MacGuffin, debate exactly when things went wrong, and find all sorts of extremely important connections to The Polar Express on a new Spooky Tuesday. | |||
| The Thing (1982): "Any Thing Can Be A Mouth" | 07 Dec 2021 | 01:27:01 | |
The thing about The Thing (1982) is that it is super gross, actually — but it’s also full of absolute hotties. From Kurt Russell with his beard to Keith David with his earring to Richard Masur’s big gorgeous nose, pretty much everyone is serving looks, and given that it’s an all male cast (literally not a single woman among them, sorry to Alison Bechdel), there’s plenty of opportunities for things to get gay. As we journey down to the south pole on a new Spooky Tuesday, we’re gearing up for the winter weather with one of the best horror classics around. | |||
| Twilight (2008): "Robert Pattinson If You're Listening…" | 30 Nov 2021 | 01:31:11 | |
Fifth Tuesday is all about the freebies, but some might say Twilight (2008) is actually one of the most horrifying stories around. For our very first Fifth Tuesday, a new institution in which we use the occasional bonus spooky day each month to cover whatever kind of movie we want, we’re throwing it back to our Robert Pattinson phase — but does one ever really grow out of such a thing? While our relationship with the vampire franchise may have changed throughout the years (it’s been a rollercoaster), ultimately we’re just as obsessed with this flick as all of the Cullens are with monkeys. | |||
| The 'Burbs (1989): "A Spooky T-Hanksgiving" | 23 Nov 2021 | 01:40:21 | |
A major holiday is just around the corner — and this week, Spooky Tuesday is celebrating Sydney style. In honor of T-Hanksgiving, we’ll be traveling right alongside the rest of you as we head out of town and aim for The ‘Burbs (1989). In this black comedy, Carrie Fisher is queen, Corey Feldman tailgates a B&E, and T-Hanks himself delivers one of the most iconic monologues we’ve ever seen. It’s all about that gurney moment, baby! Now pass the mashed potatoes. | |||