Bucheon International Film Festival Recap (2026)
Straight Chilling: Horror Movie Review
Justin returns to the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival and provides a rundown of all the amazing sights he's seen!
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#589 – Evil Dead Burn (2026)
Straight Chilling: Horror Movie Review
After a woman loses her husband in a car accident, she mourns with her in-laws in their family house. Unbeknownst to her, a supernatural dagger has been discovered in the house awakening an ancient evil. On this week’s episode… Join the Straight Chilling Crew as we discuss domestic deadite abuse, the horrors of in-laws, and the sixth film in the Evil Dead franchise, Evil Dead Burn (2026). Show Notes: Housekeeping (4:15) Back of the Box/Recommendations (11:35) Spoiler Warning/Full Review (15:15) Rotten Tomatoes (1:08:30) Cooter of the Week (1:17:55) What We’ve Been...
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Interview with Takashi Miike
Straight Chilling: Horror Movie Review
Justin sits down with modern master Takashi Miike at the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival to discuss his legendary film career. Connect with us: E-mail: straightchillingpodcast@gmail.com Voicemail: 904-638-3231
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#588 – Faces of Death (2026)
Straight Chilling: Horror Movie Review
A woman working as a content moderator comes across a series of violent videos reproducing death scenes from an infamous 1978 cult film. On this week’s episode… Join the Straight Chilling Crew as we discuss pre-internet viral videos, the command violence has on the attention economy, and lackluster content moderation in, Faces of Death (2026). Show Notes: Housekeeping (4:00) Back of the Box/Recommendations (10:20) Spoiler Warning/Full Review (15:15) Rotten Tomatoes (1:03:00) Trivia (1:10:05) Cooter of the Week (1:13:42) What We’ve Been Watching (1:21:15) ...
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Interview with Damian McCarthy
Straight Chilling: Horror Movie Review
Justin sits down with returning guest, writer-director Damian McCarthy at the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival to discuss his latest film, Hokum (2026) and much more! Connect with us: E-mail: straightchillingpodcast@gmail.com Voicemail: 904-638-3231
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#587 – Nightcrawler (2014)
Straight Chilling: Horror Movie Review
A petty thief desperate for work muscles his way into the world of crime journalism and becomes the star of his own story as he blurs the line between observer and participant. On this week’s episode… Join the Straight Chilling Crew as we discuss the personification of capitalism, corporate speak, and the sensationalist 24 hour news cycle in, Nightcrawler (2014). Show Notes: Housekeeping (3:50) Back of the Box/Recommendations (12:12) Spoiler Warning/Full Review (17:15) Rotten Tomatoes (57:10) Trivia (1:06:58) Cooter of the Week (1:12:00) Hotline Scream (1:19:10) ...
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Interview with Brea Grant
Straight Chilling: Horror Movie Review
Justin sits down with multi-talented writer, director, actor Brea Grant at the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival to discuss her latest film, Grind (2026). Connect with us: E-mail: straightchillingpodcast@gmail.com Voicemail: 904-638-3231
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#586 – Independence Day (1996)
Straight Chilling: Horror Movie Review
The aliens are coming and their goal is to invade and destroy Earth. Fighting superior technology, mankind’s best weapon is the will to survive. On this week’s episode… Join the Straight Chilling Crew as we discuss Will Smith and Jeff Goldblum saving the human race, Randy Quaid’s motivational butt probe, and President Bill Pullman in Roland Emmerich’s classic alien invasion movie, Independence Day (1996). Show Notes: Housekeeping (4:00) Back of the Box/Recommendations (13:00) Spoiler Warning/Full Review (20:30) Rotten Tomatoes (1:15:35) Trivia (1:20:12) Cooter of the...
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#585 – Lost Highway (1997)
Straight Chilling: Horror Movie Review
Anonymous videotapes begin appearing at a house in the Hollywood Hills. Events escalate and become increasingly untethered to reality. On this week’s episode… Join the Straight Chilling Crew as we discuss creepy pale-faced dudes, Bill Pullman’s musicianship, and David Lynch’s neo-noir horror film, Lost Highway (1997). Show Notes: Housekeeping (6:10) Back of the Box/Recommendations (12:50) Spoiler Warning/Full Review (18:45) Rotten Tomatoes (1:17:12) Trivia (1:25:00) Cooter of the Week (1:32:08) What We’ve Been Watching (1:41:10) Connect with us: ...
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#584 – Knock Knock (2015)
Straight Chilling: Horror Movie Review
A devoted husband and father helps two stranded girls who knock on his door, but his kind gesture turns into a dangerous seduction and a game of cat and mouse. On this week’s episode… Join the Straight Chilling Crew as we discuss Keanu Reeves’ acting range, Ana de Armas’ first English language film, and Eli Roth’s ultimate Father’s Day movie, Knock Knock (2015). Show Notes: Housekeeping (4:45) Back of the Box/Recommendations (10:15) Spoiler Warning/Full Review (14:25) Rotten Tomatoes (1:00:36) Cooter of the Week (1:07:50) What We’ve Been Watching (1:12:48) ...
info_outlineAnonymous videotapes begin appearing at a house in the Hollywood Hills. Events escalate and become increasingly untethered to reality.
On this week’s episode…
Join the Straight Chilling Crew as we discuss creepy pale-faced dudes, Bill Pullman’s musicianship, and David Lynch’s neo-noir horror film, Lost Highway (1997).
Show Notes:
Housekeeping (6:10)
Back of the Box/Recommendations (12:50)
Spoiler Warning/Full Review (18:45)
Rotten Tomatoes (1:17:12)
Trivia (1:25:00)
Cooter of the Week (1:32:08)
What We’ve Been Watching (1:41:10)
Connect with us:
E-mail: straightchillingpodcast@gmail.com
Voicemail: 904-638-3231