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!

Jacksonville Horror Film Festival Interview 09/12/2025

Jacksonville Horror Film Festival Interview 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: /episode/index/show/straightchilling/id/38150420

#544 – The Conjuring: Last Rites (2025) 09/10/2025

#544 – The Conjuring: Last Rites (2025) 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) Connect with us: /episode/index/show/straightchilling/id/38089220

Fantasia Film Festival Recap (2025) 09/05/2025

Fantasia Film Festival Recap (2025) On this very special episode, Andy discusses everything he watched at the Fantastia Film Festival! Connect with us: /episode/index/show/straightchilling/id/38063730

#543 – Joy Ride (2001) 09/03/2025

#543 – Joy Ride (2001) 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) Connect with us: /episode/index/show/straightchilling/id/38006380

#542 – Bliss (2019) 08/27/2025

#542 – Bliss (2019) 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 Tomatoes (63:50) Cooter of the Week (70:58) What We’ve Been Watching (79:46) Hotline Scream: (89:45) Connect with us: /episode/index/show/straightchilling/id/37880690

Popcorn Frights Film Festival Recap (2025) 08/22/2025

Popcorn Frights Film Festival Recap (2025) 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: /episode/index/show/straightchilling/id/37906945

#541 - Orca (1977) 08/20/2025

#541 - Orca (1977) 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: /episode/index/show/straightchilling/id/37803810

#540 – Weapons (2025) 08/13/2025

#540 – Weapons (2025) 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 with us: /episode/index/show/straightchilling/id/37688125

#539 – Chronicle (2012) 08/06/2025

#539 – Chronicle (2012) 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 Scream: (97:50) Connect with us: /episode/index/show/straightchilling/id/37598530

#538 – Kwaidan (1964) 07/30/2025

#538 – Kwaidan (1964) 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: (105:40) Connect with us: /episode/index/show/straightchilling/id/37522645

#537 – I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025) 07/23/2025

#537 – I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025) A group of friends are terrorized by a stalker who knows about a gruesome incident from their past. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss summer slashers, small seaside towns, and the latest legacy sequel to hit theaters, I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025). Show Notes: Housekeeping (5:18) Back of the Box/Recommendations (13:12) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (16:45) Rotten Tomatoes (70:00) Cooter of the Week (76:55) What We’ve Been Watching (83:52) Hotline Scream: (91:50) Connect with us: /episode/index/show/straightchilling/id/37398275

Bucheon International Film Festival Recap (2025) 07/21/2025

Bucheon International Film Festival Recap (2025) Justin and Andy discuss everything they watched at the Bucheon International Film Festival! Connect with us: /episode/index/show/straightchilling/id/37440265

#536 – Robocop (1987) 07/16/2025

#536 – Robocop (1987) In a violent future in Detroit, murdered police officer Alex Murphy is resurrected as Robocop, a powerful cyborg law enforcer. As he fights crime he begins to uncover memories of his past and seeks revenge on those that murdered him. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss Reaganomics, privatized police forces, and Paul Verhoeven’s, Robocop (1987). Show Notes: Housekeeping (4:45) Back of the Box/Recommendations (12:00) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (20:15) Rotten Tomatoes (75:55) Trivia (82:15) Cooter of the Week (91:40) What We’ve Been Watching (99:02) Connect with us: /episode/index/show/straightchilling/id/37363375

Interview with Lea Myren from The Ugly Stepsister 07/14/2025

Interview with Lea Myren from The Ugly Stepsister On this very special episode, Justin interviews the extremely talented Lea Myren, star of The Ugly Stepsister (2025). Connect with us: /episode/index/show/straightchilling/id/37397700

#535 – Twister (1996) 07/09/2025

#535 – Twister (1996) Two storm chasers on the brink of divorce must work together to create an advanced weather alert system by putting themselves in the cross hairs of extremely violent tornadoes. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss tumultuous weather patterns, the problematic directing style of Jan de Bont, and Bill “Hips Don’t Lie” Paxton in, Twister (1996). Show Notes: Housekeeping (4:05) Back of the Box/Recommendations (11:45) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (16:50) Rotten Tomatoes (63:30) Trivia (70:25) Cooter of the Week (79:40) What We’ve Been Watching (87:15) Connect with us: /episode/index/show/straightchilling/id/37241145

#534 – Return of the Living Dead (1985) 07/02/2025

#534 – Return of the Living Dead (1985) When two bumbling employees at a medical supply warehouse accidentally release a deadly gas into the air, the vapors cause the dead to rise again as zombies. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss why brains are so delicious, Linnea Quigley’s dance moves, and the greatest punk rock, horror-comedy ever made, Return of the Living Dead (1985). Show Notes: Housekeeping (6:10) Back of the Box/Recommendations (10:52) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (17:10) Rotten Tomatoes (68:02) Trivia (73:55) Cooter of the Week (85:26) What We’ve Been Watching (95:08) Connect with us: /episode/index/show/straightchilling/id/37150900

#533 – 28 Years Later (2025) 06/25/2025

#533 – 28 Years Later (2025) A group of survivors of the rage virus live on a secluded island. When one of the group leaves the island on a mission to the mainland he discovers secrets, wonders, and horrors that have mutated not only the infected but other survivors. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss worm eating zombies, pregnant zombies, and Alpha zombies in Danny Boyle’s, 28 Years Later (2025). Show Notes: Housekeeping (3:55) Back of the Box/Recommendations (12:08) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (16:05) Rotten Tomatoes (69:20) Trivia (76:30) Cooter of the Week (84:10) Hotline Scream: (91:27) Connect with us: /episode/index/show/straightchilling/id/37089375

#532 – The Monster (2016) 06/18/2025

#532 – The Monster (2016) A mother and daughter must confront a terrifying monster when they break down on a deserted road. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss the early days of A24, parental trauma, and Bryan Bertino’s, The Monster (2016). Show Notes: Housekeeping (4:25) Back of the Box/Recommendations (11:30) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (15:50) Rotten Tomatoes (66:46) Cooter of the Week (73:45) What We’ve Been Watching (79:35) Hotline Scream: (97:20) Connect with us: /episode/index/show/straightchilling/id/36942565

#531 – Crawl (2019) 06/11/2025

#531 – Crawl (2019) Gigantic alligators swarm around a young woman and her father as floodwaters engulf their home. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss how to properly wrestle a gator, what caliber bullet is best to shoot at a hurricane, and how the University of Florida really does prepare you for anything in Alex Aja’s creature feature, Crawl (2019). Show Notes: Housekeeping (5:05) Back of the Box/Recommendations (15:05) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (20:45) Rotten Tomatoes (62:15) Trivia (70:45) Cooter of the Week (80:25) What We’ve Been Watching (84:25) Connect with us: /episode/index/show/straightchilling/id/36837980

#530 – Bring Her Back (2025) 06/04/2025

#530 – Bring Her Back (2025) A brother and sister uncover a terrifying ritual at the secluded home of their new foster mother. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss Sally Hawkins, Australian horror, and the Philippou brothers' sophomore feature, Bring Her Back (2025). Show Notes: Housekeeping (5:45) Back of the Box/Recommendations (13:55) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (20:15) Rotten Tomatoes (82:57) Cooter of the Week (92:15) Connect with us: /episode/index/show/straightchilling/id/36769285

#529 – Sinners (2025) 05/28/2025

#529 – Sinners (2025) Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back. On this week’s episode… The crew is joined by Caitlin from Plug It Up to discuss 12 bar blues, how to properly fry catfish, and Ryan Coogler’s smash hit vampire flick, Sinners (2025). Show Notes: Housekeeping (5:33) Back of the Box/Recommendations (11:38) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (15:48) Rotten Tomatoes (80:30) Trivia (87:05) Cooter of the Week (96:55) What We’ve Been Watching (103:35) Hotline Scream: (110:15) Connect with us: /episode/index/show/straightchilling/id/36623230

#528 – Milk & Serial (2024) 05/21/2025

#528 – Milk & Serial (2024) A surprise birthday prank takes a turn for the worse when a popular social media duo must face the terrifying reality of the aftermath. On this week’s episode… The crew is joined by friend and filmmaker Franklin Ritch as we discuss practical jokes, do it yourself filmmaking, and Curry Barker’s breakout YouTube film, Milk & Serial (2024). Show Notes: Housekeeping (9:55) Back of the Box/Recommendations (12:40) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (19:20) Rotten Tomatoes (76:14) Cooter of the Week (82:00) What We’ve Been Watching (87:30) Hotline Scream: (96:18) Connect with us: /episode/index/show/straightchilling/id/36613130

Final Destination: Bloodlines (Mini-Cast) 05/19/2025

Final Destination: Bloodlines (Mini-Cast) Plagued by a recurring violent nightmare, a college student returns home to find the one person who can break the cycle and save her family from the horrific fate that inevitably awaits them. On this bonus episode... Enjoy an example of the content available on our Patreon as Bob reviews the sixth installment in the Final Destination franchise! Connect with us: /episode/index/show/straightchilling/id/36618550

#527 – Ready or Not (2019) 05/14/2025

#527 – Ready or Not (2019) A bride’s wedding night takes a sinister turn when her eccentric new in-laws force her to take part in a terrifying game. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss Samara Weaving, in-law horror stories, and Radio Silence’s breakout hit, Ready or Not (2019). Show Notes: Housekeeping (5:28) Back of the Box/Recommendations (9:07) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (14:25) Rotten Tomatoes (60:55) Trivia (66:45) Cooter of the Week (80:00) What We’ve Been Watching (85:42) Hotline Scream: (93:35) Connect with us: /episode/index/show/straightchilling/id/36459875

#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

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