Jacksonville Horror Film Festival Interview
Straight Chilling: Horror Movie Review
Are you a horror fan living in the southeast? Get ready to celebrate all things horror on March 13th and 14th 2026 in Jacksonville, FL. On this special episode… Bob interviews the Creative Director and Executive Director of the upcoming Jacksonville Horror Film Festival. Jacksonville Horror Film Festival Links:
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#544 – The Conjuring: Last Rites (2025)
Straight Chilling: Horror Movie Review
Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren take on one last terrifying case involving mysterious entities they must confront. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss the Smurl haunting, how to craft a good scare, and the conclusion to one of the most profitable horror franchises of all time, The Conjuring: Last Rites (2025). Show Notes: Housekeeping (5:40) Back of the Box/Recommendations (16:05) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (21:10) Rotten Tomatoes (72:40) Cooter of the Week (81:25) What We’ve Been Watching (87:45) Hotline Scream: (101:35) ...
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Fantasia Film Festival Recap (2025)
Straight Chilling: Horror Movie Review
On this very special episode, Andy discusses everything he watched at the Fantastia Film Festival! Connect with us:
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#543 – Joy Ride (2001)
Straight Chilling: Horror Movie Review
Three young people on a road trip prank a truck driver on their new CB radio. When the trucker turns out to be more than just a spooky disembodied voice they must fight for their lives. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss the late Paul Walker, highway horror, and Ted Levine’s iconic voice in, Joy Ride (2001). Show Notes: Housekeeping (5:20) Back of the Box/Recommendations (14:50) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (21:50) Rotten Tomatoes (69:15) Trivia (77:02) Cooter of the Week (81:35) What We’ve Been Watching (89:30) Hotline Scream: (98:22) ...
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#542 – Bliss (2019)
Straight Chilling: Horror Movie Review
A brilliant painter facing the worst creative block of her life turns to anything she can to complete her masterpiece. In an attempt to complete her work before her gallery opening she spirals into a hallucinatory hell-scape of drugs, sex, and murder in the sleazy underbelly of Los Angeles. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss blood orgies, how hard art is, and the pains of addiction in Joe Begos’ neon soaked film, Bliss (2019). Show Notes: Housekeeping (4:50) Back of the Box/Recommendations (11:55) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (20:20) Rotten...
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Popcorn Frights Film Festival Recap (2025)
Straight Chilling: Horror Movie Review
Popcorn Frights Film Festival is one of the best genre festivals out there and they celebrated their 11th year in frightful fashion. On this special episode... Bob talks about going down to Ft. Lauderdale to experience Popcorn Frights for the first time. Be sure to give them some love and check out their future programming here: Connect with us:
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#541 - Orca (1977)
Straight Chilling: Horror Movie Review
A fisherman and his crew are targeted by a killer whale seeking vengeance for the death of its mate. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss super smart fish, revenge thrillers, and the Jaws rip-off, Orca (1977). Show Notes: Housekeeping (4:15) Back of the Box/Recommendations (9:15) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (16:00) Rotten Tomatoes (62:10) Trivia (70:30) Cooter of the Week (78:15) What We’ve Been Watching (83:35) Hotline Scream: (93:55) Connect with us:
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#540 – Weapons (2025)
Straight Chilling: Horror Movie Review
When all but one child from the same class mysteriously vanish on the same night at the exact same time, a community is left wondering who or what is behind their disappearance. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss Julia Garner, Josh Brolin, and Zach Cregger’s sophomore feature film, Weapons (2025). Show Notes: Housekeeping (4:17) Back of the Box/Recommendations (8:50) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (12:25) Rotten Tomatoes (77:20) Trivia (88:33) Cooter of the Week (90:52) What We’ve Been Watching (1:40:15) Hotline Scream: (1:51:30) Connect...
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#539 – Chronicle (2012)
Straight Chilling: Horror Movie Review
Three high school friends gain superpowers after making an incredible discovery underground. Soon they find their lives spinning out of control and their bond tested as they embrace their darker side. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss found footage horror movies, super villain origins, and the surprise hit film, Chronicle (2012). Show Notes: Housekeeping (4:05) Back of the Box/Recommendations (12:10) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (18:55) Rotten Tomatoes (66:50) Trivia (76:00) Cooter of the Week (83:35) What We’ve Been Watching (91:35) Hotline...
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#538 – Kwaidan (1964)
Straight Chilling: Horror Movie Review
This movie features four ancient Japanese folktales with supernatural themes. All segments are based on stories collected and translated by Lafcadio Hearn in various books from the early 20th century. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss Japanese ghosts, ancient Samurai battles, and cursed tea in Masaki Kobayashi’s, Kwaidan (1964). Show Notes: Housekeeping (3:50) Back of the Box/Recommendations (9:55) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (17:40) Rotten Tomatoes (75:30) Trivia (84:22) Cooter of the Week (92:00) What We’ve Been Watching (96:00) Hotline Scream:...
info_outlineAn adventurer who’s been inflicted by a deadly curse during a previous expedition to Thailand goes back to battle an evil sorcerer, his tribal army, and his evil curses.
On this week’s episode…
Join the crew as we discuss martial arts, blood hexes, and exactly how many juiced children it takes to perform a ghost nursing ritual in, The Seventh Curse (1986).
Show Notes:
Housekeeping (3:50)
Back of the Box/Recommendations (12:20)
Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (17:50)
Rotten Tomatoes (63:05)
Cooter of the Week (66:50)
What We’ve Been Watching (73:47)
Hotline Scream: (84:50)
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