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!

#554 – Freddy vs. Jason (2003) 11/19/2025

#554 – Freddy vs. Jason (2003) Freddy Krueger and Jason Voorhees return to terrorize the teenagers of Elm Street. Only this time, they’re out to get each other, too. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss Robert Englund, Kelly Rowland, and the most 2000’s movie ever made, Freddy vs. Jason (2003). Show Notes: Housekeeping (4:25) Back of the Box/Recommendations (12:10) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (19:20) Rotten Tomatoes (1:15:21) Cooter of the Week (1:25:25) What We’ve Been Watching (1:31:00) Hotline Scream (1:48:55) Connect with us: /episode/index/show/straightchilling/id/39044770

#553 – Frankenstein (2025) 11/12/2025

#553 – Frankenstein (2025) A brilliant but egotistical scientist brings a creature to life in a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss lapsed Catholics, Osacr Isaac's God complex, and Guillermo Del Toro’s Frankenstein (2025). Show Notes: Housekeeping (4:10) Back of the Box/Recommendations (8:16) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (12:00) Rotten Tomatoes (1:22:55) Trivia (1:30:12) Cooter of the Week (1:37:02) Hotline Scream (1:44:16) Connect with us: /episode/index/show/straightchilling/id/38951700

#552 – Heartland of Darkness (2022) 11/05/2025

#552 – Heartland of Darkness (2022) Single father, Paul Henderson, purchases a newspaper in the small town of Copperton, Ohio and moves there with his daughter Christina. The two soon come to realize the townsfolk led by evil reverend Donovan, are Satanic cult members. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss extremely low budget filmmaking, Linnea Quigley deserving better, and the 1989 shot on video movie that wasn’t finished until 2022, Heartland of Darkness (2022). Show Notes: Housekeeping (15:05) Back of the Box/Recommendations (22:18) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (29:10) Cooter of the Week (1:04:28) What We’ve Been Watching (1:08:06) Hotline Scream (83:45) Connect with us: /episode/index/show/straightchilling/id/38828710

#551 – Triple Feature: Frankenstein (1931), The Invisible Man (1933), The Wolf Man (1941) 10/29/2025

#551 – Triple Feature: Frankenstein (1931), The Invisible Man (1933), The Wolf Man (1941) Frankenstein (1931) Dr. Henry Frankenstein is obsessed with assembling a living being from parts of several exhumed corpses. The Invisible Man (1933) A scientist finds a way to become invisible, but in doing so becomes murderously insane. The Wolf Man (1941) Upon his return to his father’s estate, aristocrat Larry Talbot meets a beautiful woman, attends a mystical carnival and uncovers a horrifying curse. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we celebrate Halloween by discussing 3 absolutely classic Universal monster movies! Show Notes: Housekeeping (6:00) Back of the Box/Recommendations (13:10) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (20:30) Rotten Tomatoes (56:58) Trivia (1:03:40) Back of the Box/Recommendations (1:11:58) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (1:16:25) Rotten Tomatoes (1:47:40) Trivia (1:54:05) Back of the Box/Recommendations (1:58:30) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (2:04:20) Rotten Tomatoes (2:43:23) Trivia (2:47:22) Cooter of the Week (2:53:51) Connect with us: /episode/index/show/straightchilling/id/38609995

#550 – Trick ‘r Treat (2007) 10/22/2025

#550 – Trick ‘r Treat (2007) A Halloween anthology provides 5 intertwining tales: a principal’s dark secret, a virgin looking for her first time, a group of kids pull a prank, a woman who loathes Halloween doesn’t respect the rules, and an old man’s dark past returns to visit him. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss horny ass werewolves, an adorable Halloween mascot, and potentially the best horror anthology of all time, Trick ‘r Treat (2007). Show Notes: Housekeeping (4:20) Back of the Box/Recommendations (14:25) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (20:55) Rotten Tomatoes (76:00) Trivia (83:37) Cooter of the Week (90:10) Hotline Scream: (100:15) Connect with us: /episode/index/show/straightchilling/id/38429365

#549 – Re-Animator (1985) 10/15/2025

#549 – Re-Animator (1985) After an odd, new medical student arrives on campus, a dedicated local and his girlfriend become involved in bizarre experiments centering around the re-animation of dead tissue. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss Jeffrey Combs, Barbara Crampton, and one of the greatest horror comedies of all time, Re-Animator (1985). Show Notes: Housekeeping (4:10) Back of the Box/Recommendations (11:50) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (19:00) Rotten Tomatoes (69:42) Trivia (76:40) Cooter of the Week (81:05) What We’ve Been Watching (84:28) Hotline Scream: (95:35) Connect with us: /episode/index/show/straightchilling/id/38429010

#548 – V/H/S/Halloween (2025) 10/08/2025

#548 – V/H/S/Halloween (2025) A collection of Halloween themed videotapes unleashes a series of twisted, blood-soaked tales, turning trick or treat into a struggle for survival. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss found footage horror, Halloween anthologies, and the beautiful blend of the two in, V/H/S/Halloween (2025). Show Notes: Housekeeping (4:30) Back of the Box/Recommendations (12:20) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (17:35) Rotten Tomatoes (93:55) Cooter of the Week (102:11) What We’ve Been Watching (109:50) Hotline Scream: (128:15) Connect with us: /episode/index/show/straightchilling/id/38428800

#547 – Horror Express (1972) 10/01/2025

#547 – Horror Express (1972) While on the Trans-Siberian Express, an anthropologist and his rival must contain the threat posed by his cargo. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, and the terrors of traveling by train in, Horror Express (1972). Show Notes: Housekeeping (4:00) Back of the Box/Recommendations (17:30) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (22:28) Rotten Tomatoes (68:10) Trivia (73:00) Cooter of the Week (75:40) Hotline Scream: (82:25) Connect with us: /episode/index/show/straightchilling/id/38371850

#546 – Needful Things (1993) 09/24/2025

#546 – Needful Things (1993) A mysterious new shop opens in a small town which always seems to stock the deepest desires of each shopper, with a price far heavier than expected. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss Stephen King adaptations, Ed Harris, and a plethora of pranks in, Needful Things (1993). Show Notes: Housekeeping (6:00) Back of the Box/Recommendations (15:10) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (23:00) Rotten Tomatoes (75:30) Trivia (84:30) Cooter of the Week (90:10) Hotline Scream: (98:12) Connect with us: /episode/index/show/straightchilling/id/38264225

#545 – Hellarious (2019) 09/17/2025

#545 – Hellarious (2019) Seven of the most legendary horror-comedy shorts made from the world’s best genre filmmakers. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss sentient shopping carts, why metal heads cant follow simple instructions, and what lengths women will go to in order to meet Johnny Depp in, Hellarious (2019). Show Notes: Housekeeping (4:10) Back of the Box/Recommendations (15:30) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (22:35) Rotten Tomatoes (77:30) Cooter of the Week (82:00) What We’ve Been Watching (88:15) Hotline Scream: (100:45) Connect with us: /episode/index/show/straightchilling/id/38146655

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

Straight Chilling: Horror Movie Review

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