Ghost Ship (2002)
Film Jury
This week on Film Jury, we’re stepping aboard the infamous Ghost Ship… and it doesn’t take long before things go very, very wrong. Kristina, Kat, and James break down one of the early 2000s’ most memorable horror openings, then dig into everything that follows, for better and mostly worse. From its slick style and wasted potential to the narrative choices that leave you questioning what could have been, the crew examines whether Ghost Ship is a misunderstood cult favorite or just another drifting relic of its era. The verdict? Kristina: Guilty Kat: Guilty James: Guilty A unanimous...
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Subservience
Film Jury
This April, we’re deep into our “movies so bad we had to build a theme around them” series… and this week might be the breaking point. Kat brought us Subservience, starring Megan Fox… and the jury is not okay. What should have been a sharp, thought-provoking sci-fi thriller instead spirals into a hollow, confused, bargain-bin imitation of better AI films. Flat performances, nonsensical character decisions, and a script that feels like it was generated and never edited… this one tested everyone’s patience. James, Kristina, and Kat all came in ready to evaluate. They left united in...
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Freddy vs. Jason
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The month of April is upon us and the Film Jury will be deliberating on four films that they hate so much they just had to devote an entire month to the movies. The first entry will be Freddy vs. Jason from 2003 which finally puts the Springwood Slasher up against the king of Crystal Lake in this mash-up flick that was decades in the making. Jurors James, Kat and Kristina dive into the full plot of the film, cinematography, directing, acting, special effects (or lack thereof) and more! The film gets a round of guilty verdicts from the jurors - the first film in the two dozen plus movies...
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April Fool's Day (1986)
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In this episode of Film Jury, we put the cult classic April Fool's Day on trial. What starts as a seemingly straightforward slasher quickly twists into something far more unexpected, forcing us to question whether clever storytelling can redeem a film that plays with audience expectations this aggressively. Does the payoff justify the ride, or does it leave viewers feeling cheated? James and Kristina deliver a guilty verdict, arguing that the film’s structure undercuts its own tension and fails to deliver on the promise it builds. Kat, however, stands firmly in the not guilty camp, defending...
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Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon
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In this episode of Film Jury, we’re diving into the cult horror gem Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon, a sharp, self-aware slasher that pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to become a legendary killer. Told through a documentary-style lens, the film follows Leslie Vernon, an aspiring slasher icon, as he openly walks a film crew through his process, from cardio training to victim selection to the psychology of fear. What unfolds is equal parts horror, satire, and surprisingly smart commentary on the tropes that defined the genre. James, Kat, and Kristina break down the...
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The Final Girls (2015)
Film Jury
This week on Film Jury Podcast, James, Kat, and Meagan head to summer camp and put The Final Girls on trial. What starts as a loving parody of classic slasher films quickly turns into something deeper. The film blends horror, comedy, and surprisingly emotional storytelling as a group of friends get trapped inside an 80s slasher movie and must survive by following the genre’s deadly rules. In this episode, the jury digs into: • The film’s clever meta commentary on slasher tropes • How it pays homage to classics like Friday the 13th and Halloween • The emotional core behind the...
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The Cabin in the Woods
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The Film Jury deliberates on The Cabin in the Woods, the 2011 cult classic film by Drew Goddard starring Kristen Connolly, Chris Hemsworth, Anna Hutchison, Fran Kranz, Jesse Williams. PLOT: When five college friends arrive at a remote forest cabin for a little vacation, little do they expect the horrors that await them. One by one, the youths fall victim to backwoods zombies, but there is another factor at play. Two scientists (Richard Jenkins, Bradley Whitford) are manipulating the ghoulish goings-on, but even as the body count rises, there is yet more at work than meets the eye. Jurors James...
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Watcher (2022)
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The Film Jury deliberates on Watcher from 2022 starring Maika Monroe and directed by Chloe Okuno in her directorial debut. The jurors dive into the plot of the film, the cinematography, acting, pacing as well as hidden gems throughout the movie. James and Kat both judged the film as not guilty while Kristina gave a barely passing not guilty verdict.
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Possession (1981)
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In this episode of Film Jury, we put Possession on trial. Directed by Andrzej Żuławski and starring Isabelle Adjani and Sam Neill, this cult psychological horror has built a reputation as one of the most disturbing films ever made. But is it brilliant… or just unhinged? James votes GUILTY. Kat votes GUILTY. Kristina stands alone with a bold NOT GUILTY. We break down: • The Berlin Wall as a metaphor for emotional division • The infamous subway scene and what is actually happening • The monster, the doubles, and the collapse of identity • Whether Heinrich is a real rival or a...
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Crimson Peak
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🎬 Film Jury Podcast: Crimson Peak on Trial Court is back in session. In this episode of Film Jury, James Patrick is joined by Kat Reynolds and Heidi Romans to dissect Crimson Peak, directed by Guillermo del Toro. As part of the show’s “Love Hurts” series, the jury debates whether this lush Gothic romance was misunderstood at release… or simply overindulgent. Was it wrongly marketed as a horror film? Is it a love story in disguise? And does stunning production design make up for underwritten characters? The Charges Improper Marketing: Sold as a haunted house horror, delivered as a...
info_outlineThe Film Jury is back in session to rule on Oddity (2024), the acclaimed Irish supernatural horror film from writer-director Damian Mc Carthy. Hosts James Patrick, Meagan Jones, and Kristina Patrick dive into one of the year’s most talked-about genre entries — a chilling, stylish blend of grief, revenge, and the uncanny.
Starring Carolyn Bracken, Gwilym Lee, and Caroline Menton, Oddity follows a blind medium who returns to confront her sister’s killer, armed with a mysterious wooden mannequin and a growing sense that something otherworldly seeks justice of its own.
The panel dissects the film’s inventive scares, meticulous sound design, and practical effects, praising Mc Carthy’s command of tension and eerie atmosphere. From its emotional undercurrent to its shocking finale, the trio debates whether Oddity earns its status as a modern horror standout or merely teases greatness from the shadows.
The Verdict: 11/15 Gavels
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James Patrick — 4/5 Gavels:
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Meagan Jones — 3/5 Gavels:
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Kristina Patrick — 4/5 Gavels:
Tune in as The Film Jury renders its verdict on Oddity and examines why this small-scale indie is making such a big impression in the world of horror cinema.
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