How Silence of the Lambs Created a New Kind of Monster (With Brian Raftery)
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Author Brian Raftery joins us to explain how Silence of the Lambs didn't just give us a scary villain—it invented a whole new type. Before Hannibal Lecter, horror villains were mostly slashers in masks. Lecter changed the rules: he was clever, charming, and used his mind as a weapon. That’s why this movie—and this character—still haunts us decades later. We break down what made Lecter different, why he’s scarier than a guy with a knife, and how this film changed scary movies forever. Brian also shares secrets from his new book, Hannibal Lecter: A Life. 📘...
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Ranking 2025's BEST & WORST Movies (with Becky D'Anna of Director's Take)
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We’re joined by Becky D’Anna, co-host of Sony Pictures Official podcast, Director’s Take, for a special jam packed year in review episode! Together, we each share our personal Top 10 Best Films and Top 10 Worst Films of 2025. It’s less a debate and more a celebration (and respectful roast) of the year in cinema—comparing notes on horror standouts, unexpected gems, and the films that missed the mark. We dive deep into films like Zach Cregger’s Weapons, Ryan Coogler’s Sinners, Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein, Yorgos Lanthimos’s Bugonia, Mike Flanagan’s Life of Chuck, Alex...
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The Battle for Warner Bros. & The Entertainment Stories You Missed | 2025 Year in Review
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Join us for a wild 2025 year-in-review! We unpack the biggest entertainment stories: the high-stakes Netflix, Paramount, and Warner Bros. acquisition war, the shocking Diddy trial, the rise of the AI actress Tilly Norwood, and Taylor Swift's continued pop culture takeover. We also break down the year in movies: DC vs. Marvel, streaming's threat to theaters, our top box office hits and bombs, and the legends we lost. Plus, we exclusively reveal the Pittsburgh Film Critics Association award winners, with Sinners dominating the field. What was the biggest story of 2025? Let us know! Follow The...
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Top 3 Favorite Christmas Slasher Movies | Movie Review
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'Tis the season to be slashing! This week we are unwrapping our favorite Christmas slasher films—the perfect antidote to all that holiday cheer! After surviving the stressful holiday season, the guys dive deep into why we love merging festive joy with horror, discussing everything from killer Santas to homicidal snowmen. They explore the controversy that nearly buried Silent Night, Deadly Night, the groundbreaking influence of Black Christmas, and some truly bizarre entries in the subgenre. John's Top 5: Christmas Evil Krampus A Christmas Horror Story Silent...
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Is Gigli (2003) Really That Bad? (Yes..It's Way Worse) | Movie Review
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The legend is true. We watched the infamous 2003 bomb "Gigli" so you don't have to, and the reality is somehow worse than the reputation. Starring Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez at the peak of "Bennifer" mania, this Martin Brest-directed disaster is a baffling mix of mob thriller, offensive rom-com, and unintentional comedy. In this episode, we break down: The cringeworthy plot of a hitman trying to "convert" a lesbian mob enforcer (J.Lo). The controversial and poorly handled portrayal of an intellectually disabled character by Justin Bartha. How studio...
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The Running Man (2025): Why Did This Movie Fail? | Movie Review
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Frankenstein (2025) Review | Guillermo Del Toro’s Love Letter to Monsters (With Jordan The Grey Witch)
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This week on the Cinema Psychos Show we are diving into Guillermo del Toro's love letter to monsters in "Frankenstein" with monster lover extraordinaire, Jordan The Grey Witch. Explore the film's gothic romance, generational trauma themes, and the stunning visual storytelling that del Toro is renowned for. Discover how the film reimagines Mary Shelley's classic tale with a modern twist, featuring standout performances by Oscar Isaac and Mia Goth. Don't miss our in-depth analysis of the film's wardrobe, set design, and the intriguing parallels between the creature and Christ. Follow The Cinema...
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Did Marvel Finally Get The Fantastic Four Right? | The Fantastic Four: First Steps Movie Review
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Adrienne Barbeau on Creepshow, Maude, Swamp Thing & The Fog | Interview
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Stephen King Movies in 2025: Adaptation Breakdown
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info_outlineIt's beginning to look a lot like Christmas around here. Even though 2020 has done a number on all of us, we here at The Cinema Psychos Show refuse to let it take away our celebration of odd ball holiday classics. And no movie is more odd ball enough than the 1988 Bill Murray classic, SCROOGED. A film that marked the return of Murray into a leading comedic role (we'll ignore that Little Shop of Horrors cameo), Scrooged retells the classic Charles Dicken's story, "A Christmas Carol" through a modern parody that touches on everything from late 1980's obsession over television, income inequality, and a nihilistic view of Christmas. And oh yea it's all wrapped up in a wacky Bill Murray SNL sketch that you either love or hate. So grab your top of the line IBC towel and sit back as we dive into the xmas classic, SCROOGED.
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