Straight Chilling: Horror Movie Review

Based out of Jacksonville, FL, the Straight Chilling crew are a group of old friends who gather weekly to casually review horror films, make recommendations, talk trivia, news and more. Straight Chilling has you covered on all things horror!

#526 – The Seventh Curse (1986) 05/07/2025

#526 – The Seventh Curse (1986) An 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) Connect with us: /episode/index/show/straightchilling/id/36394455

#525 – A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge (1985) 04/30/2025

#525 – A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge (1985) A teenage boy is haunted in his dreams by a deceased child murderer, Freddy Krueger, who is out to possess him in order to continue his reign of terror in the real world. On this week’s episode… We're joined by Ed Larson from Last Podcast on the Left as we discuss the irreplaceable Robert Englund, the first male scream queen, and the sequel to one of the most beloved horror movies of all time, A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge (1985). Show Notes: Housekeeping (5:50) Back of the Box/Recommendations (13:20) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (22:10) Rotten Tomatoes (65:53) Trivia (70:35) Cooter of the Week (77:48) What We’ve Been Watching (83:56) Connect with us: /episode/index/show/straightchilling/id/36266595

#524 – Dead Mail (2025) 04/23/2025

#524 – Dead Mail (2025) An ominous note finds it’s way to a 1980’s post office, connecting a dead mail investigator and a kidnapped keyboard technician. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss classic synthesizers, the dedication of the USPS, and the refreshingly original horror flick, Dead Mail (2025). Show Notes: Housekeeping (4:30) Back of the Box/Recommendations (8:20) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (15:00) Rotten Tomatoes (67:25) Cooter of the Week (72:05) What We’ve Been Watching (78:50) Connect with us: /episode/index/show/straightchilling/id/36188045

The Overlook Film Festival Recap (2025) 04/18/2025

The Overlook Film Festival Recap (2025) Randy and Bob checked into the Overlook Film Festival this year... perhaps they've always been there? It comes as no surprise one of the best genre festivals of the past decade lined up over 40 fantastic horror and sci-fi films. In addition, they threw some amazing parties, hosted panels, Q&A's, immersive games, trivia, and anniversary screenings. On this special episode... Tune in for spoiler free reviews of Drop, Dead Lover, Ick, Ash, Good Boy, Abraham's Boys, Clown in a Cornfield, It Ends, Frewaka, and more! Connect with us: /episode/index/show/straightchilling/id/36084645

#523 – Burial Ground (1981) 04/16/2025

#523 – Burial Ground (1981) An archaeology professor discovers an ancient crypt, which contains the living dead. The zombies go on a rampage and attack a group of people, which the professor had invited to celebrate his discovery. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss Italian zombies, thirsty ass kids, and Andrea Bianchi’s schlocky and slow, Burial Ground (1981). Show Notes: Housekeeping (4:20) Back of the Box/Recommendations (12:20) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (18:05) Rotten Tomatoes (55:50) Trivia (61:50) Cooter of the Week (65:05) What We’ve Been Watching (71:26) Hotline Scream: (79:55) Connect with us: /episode/index/show/straightchilling/id/36084065

Ranking the Friday the 13th Franchise 04/09/2025

Ranking the Friday the 13th Franchise The crew is out of office this week attending the Overlook Film Festival in New Orleans. While the boys are sipping sazeracs in the Big Easy, you, dear listener, are about to go camping. On this week’s episode… Join Soju and Bob on this classic Patreon episode as they discuss and rank every Friday the 13th film in the franchise! Connect with us: /episode/index/show/straightchilling/id/35874485

#522 – Escape From Tomorrow (2013) 04/02/2025

#522 – Escape From Tomorrow (2013) In a world of fake castles and anthropomorphic rodents, an epic battle begins when an unemployed father’s sanity is challenged by a chance encounter with two underage girls on holiday. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss guerilla filmmaking, the darker side of Disney, and Randy Moore’s copyright nightmare, Escape From Tomorrow (2013). Show Notes: Housekeeping (4:25) Back of the Box/Recommendations (8:45) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (15:05) Rotten Tomatoes (64:16) Trivia (70:33) Cooter of the Week (77:05) What We’ve Been Watching (84:47) Hotline Scream: (95:00) Connect with us: /episode/index/show/straightchilling/id/35874065

#521 – Phenomena (1985) 03/26/2025

#521 – Phenomena (1985) A young girl who has an amazing ability to communicate with insects is transferred to a Swiss boarding school. Where her unusual capability might help solve a string of murders. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss giallo, Donald Pleasance, and Jennifer Connelly’s telepathic abilities in Phenomena (1985). Show Notes: Housekeeping (3:55) Back of the Box/Recommendations (8:35) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (15:10) Rotten Tomatoes (58:36) Trivia (64:40) Cooter of the Week (77:55) What We’ve Been Watching (83:56) Connect with us: /episode/index/show/straightchilling/id/35795230

#520 – Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) 03/19/2025

#520 – Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) Blacksmith Will Turner teams up with eccentric pirate, Captain Jack Sparrow, to save Elizabeth Swann, the governor’s daughter. The catch is, she’s being held captive by Jack’s former allies who are now undead! On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss Johnny Depp’s most iconic role, the darker side of Disney, and why ghost pirates are so damn cool in, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003). Show Notes: Housekeeping (10:10) Back of the Box/Recommendations (16:08) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (23:55) Rotten Tomatoes (77:55) Trivia (87:15) Cooter of the Week (103:40) Hotline Scream: (110:22) Connect with us: /episode/index/show/straightchilling/id/35673395

#519 – Thir13en Ghosts (2001) 03/12/2025

#519 – Thir13en Ghosts (2001) When Cyrus Kriticos, a very rich collector of unique things, dies, he leaves his house, fortune, and his prized collection of ghosts to his nephew. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss Dark Castle Entertainment, the legacy of William Castle, and the American treasure that is Matthew Lillard in, Thir13en Ghosts (2001). Show Notes: Housekeeping (7:10) Back of the Box/Recommendations (17:30) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (23:45) Rotten Tomatoes (1:09:06) Trivia (1:16:30) Cooter of the Week (1:24:04) What We’ve Been Watching (1:29:23) Hotline Scream: (1:41:30) Connect with us: /episode/index/show/straightchilling/id/35513160

#518 – Frankenstein’s Army (2013) 03/05/2025

#518 – Frankenstein’s Army (2013) In the dying days of WWII a battalion of Russians are lured into the secret lab of a deranged scientist and are forced to face off against an army of horrific flesh and metal war machines. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss WWII horror films, the influence video games have had on the genre, and the found footage film, Frankenstein’s Army (2013). Show Notes: Housekeeping (4:05) Back of the Box/Recommendations (13:30) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (18:33) Rotten Tomatoes (59:27) Cooter of the Week (64:26) What We’ve Been Watching (69:50) Hotline Scream: (78:20) Connect with us: /episode/index/show/straightchilling/id/35443470

#517 – The Monkey (2025) 02/26/2025

#517 – The Monkey (2025) When twin brothers Bill and Hal find their father’s old monkey toy in the attic, a series of gruesome deaths start. The siblings decide to throw away the toy and move on with their lives, growing apart over the years. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss Stephen King, bizarre deaths, and Osgood Perkins’ latest horror film, The Monkey (2025). Show Notes: Housekeeping (5:25) Back of the Box/Recommendations (9:20) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (14:00) Rotten Tomatoes (57:15) Trivia (65:45) Cooter of the Week (73:38) What We’ve Been Watching (78:25) Hotline Scream: (89:25) Connect with us: /episode/index/show/straightchilling/id/35388615

#516 – Signs (2002) 02/19/2025

#516 – Signs (2002) A widowed reverend lost his faith when he lost his wife. He’s now a single father living on a farm in Pennsylvania with his two kids and younger brother. They find crop circles in their cornfields and begin experiencing strange phenomena suggesting a potential alien invasion is looming. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss how effective PG-13 horror movies can be, how avoiding getting puked on is proof of God, and how M. Night Shyamalan used to make good movies in, Signs (2002). Show Notes: Housekeeping (9:25) Back of the Box/Recommendations (15:40) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (23:38) Rotten Tomatoes (71:55) Trivia (78:55) Cooter of the Week (84:08) Hotline Scream: (88:32) Connect with us: /episode/index/show/straightchilling/id/35258905

#515 – Twilight (2008) 02/12/2025

#515 – Twilight (2008) When Bella Swan moves to the Pacific Northwest she falls in love with Edward Cullen, a mysterious classmate who reveals himself to be a 108 year old vampire. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss why Kristen Stewart smells so good, why Robert Pattinson sparkles like diamonds, and how people just want to bang and live forever in, Twilight (2008). Show Notes: Housekeeping (5:00) Back of the Box/Recommendations (8:10) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (14:55) Rotten Tomatoes (65:45) Trivia (73:58) Cooter of the Week (84:15) What We’ve Been Watching (91:22) Hotline Scream: (101:37) Connect with us: /episode/index/show/straightchilling/id/35179495

#514 – The Curve (1998) 02/05/2025

#514 – The Curve (1998) Two college students kill their roommate and make it look like a suicide in order to get a 4.0. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss Matthew Lillard, shitty roommates, and just how much tequila one person can consume in, The Curve (1998). Show Notes: Housekeeping (4:25) Back of the Box/Recommendations (13:10) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (19:10) Rotten Tomatoes (70:11) Cooter of the Week (76:45) What We’ve Been Watching (82:55) Hotline Scream: (92:00) Connect with us: /episode/index/show/straightchilling/id/35096395

#513 – Elves (1989) 01/29/2025

#513 – Elves (1989) A woman finds she is part of an evil Nazi breeding experiment with elves. With the help of an ex-detective turned mall Santa, she attempts to put an end to this nefarious plot. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss how the hell this movie was ever made, what the hell this movie is even about, and Grizzly Adams beating wholesale Nazi ass in, Elves (1989). Show Notes: Housekeeping (4:30) Back of the Box/Recommendations (8:55) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (16:55) Rotten Tomatoes (68:20) Cooter of the Week (77:27) What We’ve Been Watching (84:45) Connect with us: /episode/index/show/straightchilling/id/34944230

#512 – Wolf Man (2025) 01/22/2025

#512 – Wolf Man (2025) A family at a remote farmhouse is attacked by an unseen animal. But as the night stretches on, the father begins to transform into something unrecognizable. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss Julia Garner, modern Universal Monsters, and Leigh Whannell’s latest film, Wolf Man (2025). Show Notes: Housekeeping (3:35) Back of the Box/Recommendations (9:20) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (13:00) Rotten Tomatoes (60:15) Trivia (66:56) What We’ve Been Watching (75:50) Hotline Scream: (89:23) Connect with us: /episode/index/show/straightchilling/id/34880010

#511 – 2024 in Review 01/15/2025

#511 – 2024 in Review Was 2024 full of fantastic frights or flat-lining flops? Have a listen to our year in review show and find out! On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss our favorite horror films of the year, some of our not so favorite films of the year, and look forward to what’s coming out in 2025. Show Notes: Housekeeping (4:30) 2024 Recap (7:10) Top 10 of 2024 (13:40) Honorable Mentions (92:50) Not So Favorite of 2024 (104:05) Hotline Scream: (114:00) Upcoming 2025 Horror Movies: (122:00) Connect with us: /episode/index/show/straightchilling/id/34721480

#510 – Heretic (2024) 01/08/2025

#510 – Heretic (2024) Two young, religious women are drawn into a game of cat and mouse in the house of a strange man. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss blueberry pie specs, Mormonism, and Hugh Grant’s creepiest performance to date in, Heretic (2024). Show Notes: Show Notes: Housekeeping (6:10) Back of the Box/Recommendations (10:10) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (13:45) Rotten Tomatoes (78:10) Trivia (86:50) Cooter of the Week (90:40) What We’ve Been Watching (95:45) Hotline Scream: (112:40) Connect with us: /episode/index/show/straightchilling/id/34679405

#509 – Nosferatu (2024) 01/01/2025

#509 – Nosferatu (2024) A gothic tale of obsession between a haunted young woman and the terrifying vampire infatuated with her causing untold horror in its wake. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss undead mustaches, 19th century Occultism, and Robert Eggers’ remake of the most classic vampire film of all time, Nosferatu (2024). Show Notes: Housekeeping (7:00) Back of the Box/Recommendations (11:45) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (16:50) Rotten Tomatoes (83:48) Cooter of the Week (88:32) Hotline Scream: (93:30) Connect with us: /episode/index/show/straightchilling/id/34599505

#508 – The Substance (2024) 12/25/2024

#508 – The Substance (2024) A fading celebrity takes a black market drug, a cell replicating substance that temporarily creates a younger, better version of herself. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss impossible beauty standards, the damn patriarchy, and Coralie Fargeat’s sophomore feature film, The Substance (2024). Show Notes: Housekeeping (4:02) Back of the Box/Recommendations (9:35) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (15:12) Rotten Tomatoes (83:15) Trivia (88:40) Cooter of the Week (92:36) Connect with us: /episode/index/show/straightchilling/id/34432420

#507 – Terrifier 3 (2024) 12/18/2024

#507 – Terrifier 3 (2024) Art the clown is set to unleash chaos on the unsuspecting residents of Miles County as they drift off to sleep on Christmas Eve. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss Christmas horror films, Art the Clown, and the highest grossing unrated film of all time, Terrifier 3 (2024). Show Notes: Housekeeping (3:53) Back of the Box/Recommendations (11:36) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (20:20) Rotten Tomatoes (82:45) Trivia (97:10) Cooter of the Week (101:10) What We’ve Been Watching (108:05) Hotline Scream: (115:38) Connect with us: /episode/index/show/straightchilling/id/34399110

#506 – Misery (1990) 12/11/2024

#506 – Misery (1990) After a famous author is rescued from a car crash by one of his fans, he begins to realize the care he is receiving is only the beginning of a nightmare of captivity and abuse. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss the limitless talent of Kathy Bates, how to keep things spicy at an advanced age, and one of the best Stephen King adaptations to date, Misery (1990). Show Notes: Housekeeping (4:45) Back of the Box/Recommendations (12:04) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (16:04) Rotten Tomatoes (58:04) Trivia (65:07) Cooter of the Week (70:55) What We’ve Been Watching (76:35) Connect with us: /episode/index/show/straightchilling/id/34318685

#505 – Saw II (2005) 12/04/2024

#505 – Saw II (2005) A detective and his team must rescue 8 people trapped in a warehouse by a man known as Jigsaw. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss Donnie Wahlberg’s lack of patience, John Kramer’s trolling ass, and Darren Lynn Bousman’s, Saw II (2005). Show Notes: Housekeeping (4:03) Back of the Box/Recommendations (11:45) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (16:35) Rotten Tomatoes (67:30) Trivia (74:10) Cooter of the Week (76:30) Hotline Scream: (80:30) Connect with us: /episode/index/show/straightchilling/id/34136851

#504 – Cheap Thrills (2013) 11/27/2024

#504 – Cheap Thrills (2013) A scheming couple put a struggling family man and his old friend through a series of increasingly twisted dares over the course of one night. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss what we would do for a dollar, how badass Pat Healy is, and the twisted comedic brilliance of, Cheap Thrills (2013). Show Notes: Housekeeping (5:45) Back of the Box/Recommendations (10:25) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (15:20) Rotten Tomatoes (55:25) Trivia (64:42) Cooter of the Week (69:00) What We’ve Been Watching (75:20) Hotline Scream: (88:45) Connect with us: /episode/index/show/straightchilling/id/34112991

#503 – Wild Men (2017) 11/20/2024

#503 – Wild Men (2017) The inept cast and crew of a hit reality TV show travel deep into the Adirondack mountains for their second season to find proof that Bigfoot exists. Any remaining skepticism they have is ripped to shreds. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss Bigfoot’s droppings, Bigfoot’s essence, and getting wild in the woods with, Wild Men (2017). Show Notes: Housekeeping (4:20) Back of the Box/Recommendations (5:25) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (9:24) Rotten Tomatoes (54:30) Cooter of the Week (60:10) What We’ve Been Watching (67:16) News: (97:34) Connect with us: /episode/index/show/straightchilling/id/33780802

#502 – The Greasy Strangler (2016) 11/13/2024

#502 – The Greasy Strangler (2016) Ronnie runs a disco walking tour with his son Brayden. When a sexy woman takes the tour it begins a competition between father and son for her affection. It also signals the arrival of an oily killer that stalks the street at night. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss grease consumption, bullshit artists, and the bizarre cinematic experience that is, The Greasy Strangler (2016). Show Notes: Housekeeping (4:00) Back of the Box/Recommendations (11:24) Spoiler Warning/Full Review (17:00) Rotten Tomatoes (68:55) Cooter of the Week (76:55) What We’ve Been Watching () Hotline Scream: (83:22) Connect with us: /episode/index/show/straightchilling/id/33780257

#501 – The Grey (2011) 11/06/2024

#501 – The Grey (2011) After their plane crashes in Alaska, six oil workers follow a skilled huntsman for survival. However, a pack of wolves haunt their every step. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss Alpha males, Alaskan oil, and whether or not Liam Neeson really pees his pants all the time. Show Notes: Housekeeping (4:25) Back of the Box/Recommendations (5:35) Spoiler Warning/Full Review (13:10) Rotten Tomatoes (79:50) Trivia (88:32) Cooter of the Week (96:12) Connect with us: /episode/index/show/straightchilling/id/33467957

#500 – Scream 2 Review/Discussing a Decade of Horror 10/30/2024

#500 – Scream 2 Review/Discussing a Decade of Horror When we started this podcast nobody ever thought we’d be doing it 10 years later. But if there’s one thing over 1,000 hours of audio proves is that we don’t know when to shut up! On this week’s episode… We celebrate episode 500 by welcoming back several of the original hosts to discuss the same movie we reviewed on the long lost pilot episode of Straight Chilling, Scream 2 (1997). We also have a roundtable discussion about the past decade of horror, play some listener voicemails, and hear from our most evil friend of all… Show Notes: Long Lost Episode Clip (6:05) Back of the Box/Recommendations (11:30) Spoiler Warning/Full Review (18:20) Rotten Tomatoes (74:10) Cooter of the Week (85:00) Special Advertisement (100:32) 2014 – 2024: A Decade of Horror Roundtable (102:44) Supercut Sample (159:58) Hotline Scream (166:10) Wise Words from an Ancient Evil (196:10) Connect with us: /episode/index/show/straightchilling/id/33421697

#499 – The Halloween Tree (1993) 10/23/2024

#499 – The Halloween Tree (1993) Four children learn the origins of Halloween customs while trying to save the life of their friend. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss ancient Celtic rituals, dining with mummies, and making deals with the devil in Ray Bradbury’s, The Halloween Tree (1993). Show Notes: Housekeeping (6:45) Back of the Box/Recommendations (11:38) Spoiler Warning (18:20) Rotten Tomatoes (66:50) What We’ve Been Watching (72:55) Hotline Scream: (83:45) Connect with us: /episode/index/show/straightchilling/id/33421452

Straight Chilling: Horror Movie Review

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