The Substance

Kate refuses to challenge her Nic Cage bias. Max is a little too into Satan.

Kate and Emma are back again with a review you don't want to miss. Hope you like worms.

Join us in the bunker for family game night.

We finally covered the frequently requested horror / black comedy movie from 2022 The Menu. Why is there no corn in this movie? Is a scallop an ocean mushroom? Is this movie palatable or did it leave you wanting s'more? Can't wait to make frenemies of all of you with this review.

Ariana falls in love with the Greek Mythology of it all. Kate falls out of love with Barry Keoghan.

Today we finally get to delve deep into maggot babies, terrible alternative endings, and the many relationship red flags in this 1986 remake of The Fly. This movie made quite the buzz in the horror community, but did it bug us? Be afraid. Be very afraid.

Winner of our 'Good for Her' poll is Takashi Miike's legendary 1999 horror film Audition. The less you know, the better. But hope you're cool with needles.

Pack your cufflinks, club members. We're joining Oxford outcast Oliver Quick at his sexy bestie's magnificent summer estate, Saltburn. There will be champagne, gossip, and the wildest parties you can imagine. It's a dream! So why does something feel... strange.

Are you a millennial afraid of commitment? Welcome to the uncanny valley, psychological, dystopian horror movie of your nightmares. You’re gonna want to watch this hidden gem before listening to us ramble about the motives of the different species in the movie. Shit gets chaotic. But is Jesse Eisenberg attempting a macho role the real horror?

HAAAARK! Join us as we finally discuss A24's Lovecraftian fart horror, featuring themes of dominance, masculinity, and mythology. I love lamp.

Jingle bells batman smells maybe we're all dead.

The hot GenZ Agatha Christie murder satire you've been waiting for.

A most deserving winner of our 'Horror That Isn't Technically Horror" poll, and arguably the most critically acclaimed film we've ever reviewed. Parasite is fast-paced, chaotic, anxiety-inducing, infuriating, thought-provoking, and hilarious. But who is the true 'parasite' here?

Ding Ding Ding! Get ready to listen to mommy and daddy fight over this one. Is this 1973 classic unforgivably boring or hilariously chaotic? The power of Christ compels you to listen to this episode.

The grand finale to our Midnight Mass series.

One of Mike Flanagan's best projects, and a mini-series we've been dying to review for ages. This week we're talking about the first half of this catholic horror mystery. So pack a rosary and take the ferry over to Crockett Island, it's finally time for Midnight Mass.

Only hot criers allowed this week! We are reviewing one of the most critically acclaimed movies in horror history, Jordan Peele's first feature film, and (most importantly) winner of our Jordan Peele movie poll. Get hype for discussions of social commentary, subtle symbolism, and fruit loops.

A24's sleeper hit about a strange(demonic) game. Ready to play, club members?

Pack your handcuffs and a don’t forget to bring a trinket for the Moonlight Man, because it's finally time to review Mike Flanagan's film adaptation of Stephen King's classic BDSM-gone-wrong novel. Featuring our podcast editor Lamar!

Tease that side pony and pack that personalized pink tee, because we are FINALLY going to Sleepaway Camp! This cult-classic slasher is one of Kate's favorites, and Ariana has been dodging this campy bullet for over a year. Will 80's crop tops and gore-tastic kills win her over? Or will the genre divide continue?

Let’s talk about X, baby! This Pearl prequel brings the slasher Texas Chainsaw realness.

What a surprise! The winner of the “Ariana Poll” is disturbing as hell and stuffed to the gills with obscure mythology and metaphors. Also we’re playing club bingo.

We asked for a horror movie for Kate, and the club answered!! Grab your chair-shields and crossbows and join us for the indie slasher mumble-core horror (mumble-corror?) you didn't know you needed.

All aboard, club members! It's time for our senior trip to our Final Destination. Look both ways for rogue buses, trains, flying knives, and slippery supernatural death goo, and join us in gushing over horror's most fatal franchise.

Strap on your Power Loaders, privates. It's time for ALIENS! Tune in for all the practical effects details, swooning over Private Vasquez, and of course the age-old debate: is it better than the original?

You asked, we listened… kind of. We couldn’t resist reviewing the latest gore-fest in the Evil Dead franchise! Grab your necronomicon and your chainsaw (or cheese grater) and tune in for the reboot sequel we’ve been craving for a decade.

Behold the sexy cyberpunk slasher rock musical of your DREAMS.

In this episode, listen to Kate and Ariana fight to the death over this 2010 remake. Is this movie an epic improvement upon or an unforgivable character assassination of our beloved Freddy Krueger?

This microbudget found footage film follows a group of friends as they create a haunted house attraction in an abandoned hotel. Until things go horribly wrong...

The best slasher of 2022 and arguably one of the best horror movies of all time. There's a reason Kate fought so hard to cover this one! Tune in to learn all about Ti West's second installment in this bizarre horror trilogy, the unique kills, the complex characters, and some Mia Goth worship.

It's been 100 glorious episodes of our spoopy, sexy Nightlight Horror Movie Club! And what better way to celebrate than with two of our favorite things: haunted houses and Nicole Kidman!

The feminist horror sci-fi of your nightmares.

Grab a bowl of mashed potatoes and meet us at The Clown Cafe for a terrifying, gory, coulrophobic episode featuring our club husband Max (High5IfYoureStillAlive)!

As a much needed palate cleanser after our last movie, we're taking it back to classic campy 80's horror hijinks with the much requested (by Kate) Killer Klowns from Outer Space!

Brilliant harrowing work of art? Or pretentious graphic garbage? Our in-depth analysis and debate of Lars Von Trier's controversial art horror film may help you decide.

A deserved winner of our "Controversial Movie" poll, James Wan's latest is a lot to process. Brilliant masterpiece or goofy mess? Tune in for the details before you decide.

It’s like Home Alone but like f*cked up.

Are you planning a heart-warming camping trip through the Scandanavian wilderness with a group of your closest friends? Netflix's The Ritual, adapted from a novella and rooted in Norse mythology, may make you reconsider.

Bah bah?! Kate and Ariana got to watch this 2022 dark horse together in spooky Salem, Massachusetts. Did you know Justin Long was in this movie??

Maggots raining from the ceiling? Reanimated corpses? Ballet?? Who knew a movie from the 70's based on prose poetry from the 1840s could be so badass?

Happy spooktober, horror freaks! Let's revisit the Stephen King adaptation that sparked Emma's life-long fear of full moons.

Creative kills, horror fan service, and classic body-swap antics galore in our contest winning pick.

Grab a bottle of Chianti and a bowl of fava beans, because we're finally unpacking one of the best critically received horror films of all time.

Winner of our second chance poll, The Craft is the cult classic to end all cult classics. If you're into 90's vibes, witchcraft, and feminist rage, this one's for you. Let's chat about the high school experience, modern-day Wicca, and, most importantly, Fairuza Balk.

Grab your scalpels and rib cutters, it's time for some body horror! Not for the faint of heart, this episode we talk about our own experiences performing autopsies, studying bugs and beetles on decomposing bodies, and if this pick lives up to the horror hype.

Supernatural household appliances, 1970’s stranger danger, and bundles of black balloons create a nostalgic sepia-soaked melding of “true crime” and classic Blumhouse paranormal horror. Let’s compare and contrast the film with the short-story source material, highlight similarities between the fictional Grabber and notorious real-life serial killers, and openly gush about Ethan Hawke.

Urinary catheters, milk, sheep intestines, and Sigourney Weaver are critical ingredients to the unexpected recipe that spawned the now massive horror / sci-fi franchise.

Fanatics and virgins alike can indulge in this very special Pride pick! Tie your corset and fasten your garters because we're talking everything Rocky Horror.

This Hitchcock-inspired 2000’s teen slasher is a millennial's dream. It may lack lasting horror scares, but the nostalgic soundtrack, questionable fashion, and peak Shia LaBeouf make it well worthwhile.

If a sexy vampire named Jerry doesn't scare you, we don't know what will. Tune in for details on these incredible special effects, a heaping dose of behind-the-scenes action, and some light fan-girling for Chris Sarandon.

All aboard, club members! It's AAPI Heritage Month, and have we got a zombie flick for you. Let's talk superhero movies, celebrity encounters, and how to survive the inevitable zombie apocalypse. Pro tip: befriend a veterinarian and pack a harpoon.

Happy Mother’s Day! And what better way to celebrate than a review of The Visit, which doubles as both mom horror and granny horror. And diaper horror.

The man, the meme, the legend. And I'm not just talking about my amazing guest David Day from Horror Movie Talk, who joins this week's to review Nic Cage's most quotable movie! If you enjoy faux British accents, rabies, and hot yogurt poured on your toes, then this is the episode for you.

Join us as we debunk the infamous Poltergeist "curse," spill some retro Hollywood tea regarding the Hooper-Spielberg feud, and argue for a solid 15 minutes over the final scoreboard ranking.

Feminism, nineties nostalgia, oopsie murder? How has it taken us so long to find Jawbreaker, a bizarre critical and financial failure turned cult classic.

Pack your Samurai Plus and symbolic 17th century literature! HMT co-host and club bestie David Day joins us in 'the hole' to talk about a cannibalism, snails, and Love Is Blind.

Come for the dissection / light heckling of Shyamalan's career, stay for the unabashed adoration of tiny Abigail Breslin. Tin foil hats optional.

It's a Scream, baby! The 'requel' is released, and there is so much to talk about! Join us as we delve into the latest installment of one of the best horror franchises of all time!

Pour yourself a Vodka Blush (and spill a little on the carpet for Minnie and Roman) because it's time for Rosemary's Baby. The real horror is behind the scenes.

We finally get to talk about the iconic murder ginger himself! And there is SO much to talk about, including script changes, the ground-breaking animatronics, and the Chucky franchise as a whole.

Come learn about the Alpine legend of Krampus and the horror comedy (loosely) inspired by it. Warning: we tear this movie to shreds. And we wish we were sorry about it.

We finally cover the master of gore-or Rob Zombie's debut film, one of the most divisive movies in horror culture.

This Thanksgiving season we give thanks that we haven't been recently excommunicated from our Puritan clan and thrust into a life of terror and witchcraft. Hide your silver cups.

Bad ass cavin' ladies for the win! Assuming you consider an underground hellscape crawling with blood-thirsty bat creatures a win. Filled with tons of making-of and behind-the-scenes trivia, this episode was an absolute blast to make.

In this episode, we cover original release and reception, set and cast, and even the upcoming sequel! It's just a bunch of Hocus Pocus ;)

It's time for you Halloweenies to have a chance at redemption! We cover the 2018 Halloween remake and how it compares to the 1978 original. Get opinionated!

It's the final part of our Hill House series, and we're ending it with a bang! This week's club meeting covers episodes 7, 8, 9, and 10 of the Netflix show.

Who's ready for more Hill House! In this club meeting we cover episodes 4, 5, and 6 of the Netflix original series.

At long last, we tackle the Netflix miniseries Hill House! Join us as we talk about the first three episodes of this iconic show including source content, cast, favorite moments, and scariest ones!

Did you know that each ghost in this movie has an intricate backstory? And that the director had exclusively directed only commercials before someone handed him $42mil to make this movie?

You asked, and we obliged! Based on club vote, we watch one of the scariest movies we could think of, Sinister.

Cone bras? Chocolate blood? The first on-screen toilet flush? The scandals never cease with Alfred Hitchcock’s trope-creating classic Psycho.

Zombie apocalypse and British humor is the horror combo we didn’t know we needed. Grab your shovels and Cornettos and join us at the Winchester to discuss one of horror’s greatest bromance films.

In this week's episode, we delve deep into the Catacombs of Paris as we follow Indiana Joan on her hunt for the Sorcerer's Stone.

David Day steps away from Horror Movie Talk to provide a unique perspective on one of his very own favorite movies. Join us as we discuss how to survive this sexually transmitted monster.

If you enjoy astral projection, fairy abductions, and Ebenezer Scrooge, this is the episode for you.

Pull up a seat and share some head cheese as we explore the putrid filming and questionable source material of this now iconic horror film.

The musical duo who blessed us with the Disney Renaissance teams up with the puppeteer who blessed us with Miss Piggy to create the Mean Green Mother from Outer Space!

If you're not horrified of a tricycling puppet made of paper towels and pingpong balls, I don't know want to know what scares you.

Redneck torture families, dismemberment goblins, sexy witches, angry molesting trees. The monsters are limitless in Joss Whedon’s Cabin in the Woods, a tongue-in-cheek twist on just about every horror trope in the book. Step up and place your bets.

Come for the hobbling, stay for Kathy Bates' pig impersonation.

Put away that pigs blood and cover up those dirty pillows, it's time to for Stephen King's Carrie!

Grab your creepy aunt and crossbow, it's game night at the Le Domas house. Let's play Old Maid, swoon over Adam Brody, and gossip about Scream 5.

Join us, Kevin, and his 24 alter egos as we discuss M. Night Shyamalan’s psychological horror, Split.

Throw your business card in the mix this week as we meet up to cover the dark comedy/horror classic, American Psycho. Together, we will explore the ambiguous and iconic ending along with the book that preceded it and the musical that followed.

Before Halloween there was Black Christmas, one of the earliest slasher films ever made. This urban legend turned under appreciated cult classic retroactively gained recognition as one of the greatest horror films ever made. Grab your eggnog and unicorn figurines and join us on sorority row as we review some highly requested holiday horror!

What crazy hijinks has Dani the Nanny gotten herself into this time.

Vagina dentata, the toothed vagina. International folklore come true in this revenge feminist fantasy film that literally everyone has heard of, yet no one has seen.

This episode we will be openly worshipping Megan Fox, as well as feminist powerhouse duo Diablo Cody and Karyn Kusama for bringing us this acerbic, androcidal, totally lesbigay masterpiece.

Wondering if your quarantine could be any worse? [Rec] reminds us that even though everything is utter crap right now, at least we aren't trapped with our coworkers in an apartment complex of doom.

Mike Flanagan’s Netflix horror masterpiece Hush has everything: masks, crossbows, hearing impairment, and a cat with a sassy name. Not to mention both a sharp protagonist and antagonist.

If you like teeth, flashlights, and Legally Blonde this is the episode for you.

We are proud to present one of the scariest movies of 2019, the bastardization of the beloved Broadway classic. A full movie of celebrity felines crawling around on all fours, unzipping themselves from their flesh suits, and competing to be selected for ritualistic homicide.

What is real and what is fake in Midsummer celebration traditions? Join us as we take a deep dive into this rom-com antithesis.

Oops, we accidentally covered the garbage version from 2006 that everyone immediately recognized as the dumpster fire it is and then promptly forgot about. We didn't care for this movie but if you like eyeball Christmas ornaments or cookies made out of people maybe you will.

An outrageously long episode, but that's what happens when we review the new number one movie on the scoreboard! An instant horror classic that inspired us to talk about the one of a kind horror special effects, the numerous fan theories, and why people didn't like this movie until long after its release.

This PG-13 'baby's first slasher' 80's remake delivers all the stabs without the gore. But at least it has Brittany Snow (and Idris Elba?!).

Armed with only a shoestring budget and Kevin Bacon, this humble indie flick sparked one of the most prolific horror franchises to date, spawned the cultural juggernaut that is Jason Voorhees, and invented strip monopoly.

We learn about sacred spooky holiday traditions and the little sac-faced boy who will impale you with a lollipop-shiv if you don’t respect them.

70,000 buckets of blood seems like a gross underrepresentation of the actual gore that is the Evil Dead remake.

This campy masterpiece has it all. 40 year old teenagers. Maui wowie. A drill-wielding serial killer with no motive. Highly recommend checking it out, but if you want the quick version with all the behind-the-scenes deets, listen here.

Do you want to be uncomfortable? Because this movie is going to make you uncomfortable. Although viewers may have loved this movie, adoption agencies were decidedly NOT fans of a murderous adoptee storyline.

Bees?

Lepers, flautists, and clowns, oh my! Whether you’re a fan of the film or the book (or neither), there’s something for everyone in this episode.

DOOK DOOK DOOK. Tune in as we talk about the Babadook’s secret gay lover, the clever directing tricks used to protect the child star, video game noises, and more.

In this episode, we learn lessons the cast learned the hard way and discuss the darker alternative endings / deleted scenes.

Hazing, rabbit kidneys, cannibalism... what more could you ask for in a French horror film? This episode we discuss Raw, a work of gory art set in veterinary school and compare and contrast our own vet school experiences.

Say it once, say it twice, third times the charm. Come listen for the full behind-the-scenes scoop on the original (much darker) script, hidden film details, and Alec Baldwin's chest hair.

It's easy to see why The Walking Dead would want to steal its most iconic scene from this film. Tune in to learn about the alternate endings and the gas station fire that cost the crew a fine.

We have a new #1 on the scoreboard! We gush openly over the hidden storytelling, character-specific nuances in sign language use, cleverly constructed monsters, and (most importantly) the ethically sourced corn.

We talk about the 24-year-old adult actor portraying 9-year-old preacher Isaac, explain how you can get boy scouts to perform manual labor for you, and more.

Although the eponymous creeper does not offer many lasting frights, the true monster of this film is much more chilling.

Objectively one of the worst movies ever made, Troll 2 is everything we hoped for and more. What started as a woman’s rant against her annoying vegetarian friends has since become a cult favorite movie of Rocky Horror Picture Show proportions.

With its shredded tracheas and ironically upbeat moon-themed soundtrack, American Werewolf in London delivers both gore and laughs.

From killer Santas to repressed Nuns to gratuitous nudity, this movie has it all. Listen to our Christmas Special and join the Silent Night Deadly Night cult.

Listen to hear our less than kind review of one of 2018's most anticipated horror blockbusters and see if it can take the bottom slot of our scoreboard!

Easily the densest ‘meeting’ yet, our Shining episode is packed with behind the scenes trivia (spoiler alert: Kubrick is insane) and comparisons to Stephen King’s original novel.

Mike Flanagan's Oculus is a work of absolute brilliance. In this episode, we dig into the extensive metaphors and interpretations of Oculus, including our own where the entire family has rabies.

We actually agree this horror comedy by Sam Raimi is surprisingly delightful. Disgusting, but delightful.

With a paltry budget of $15k, a director who has never worked in film before, and 7 days of shooting, this movie brings a new face to found footage films.

We discuss the true story behind the The Conjuring, argue about the real-life husband and wife demonologist duo The Warrens, and discuss Kate's traumatic first experience watching this movie alone in the woods.

Even if you hate us for our very unpopular opinions on this beloved film, you'll at least like learning cool trivia and behind-the-scenes fun facts. Please don't hate us.

Come discover the true events that inspired this movie and listen to us fight over Liv Tyler.

Discussing our scariest film yet and the reason why some of us are still in the fetal position binge-watching Call The Midwife.

Let's talk about the creation of horror movie tropes, striped sweaters, and Johnny Depp's crop-top.

We discuss must-see horror classic Scream. Join us as we learn the key rules of horror movie survival and appreciate the widespread implementation of caller ID.

We promise we don't do that tongue clicky noise too much. Just enough.

The weirdest Halloween movie that no one has seen. Delightfully camp or just plain stupid? Although we can’t agree there, we do agree that this movie is an absolute vibe. Listen to our plot walkthrough of this excessively 90’s stoner horror-comedy before deciding for yourselves.

Come sing the Peachfuzz song with us.

May the power of Christ compel you to join in on our first club meeting/podcast.