It’s HALLOWEEEEEEEEN! Which means Char and Kelly need to continue their tradition of watching a Halloween Movie in order, this year being Halloween 4: The Return Of Michael Myers. Our horror movie discussion revolves around the highs and lows of this classic slasher, the weird timelines of this series, and the sexism and patriarchy upheld in the main family’s home. *Content Warning: animal death, sexism, gore Hosts: Charlene Bayer & Kelly Wright Producer: Charlene Bayer Editor: Kelly...

It’s week 4 of our Halloween Movie Nights and Char and Kelly are watching Color Out of Space from 2019! Our horror movie discussion revolves around the problematic people involved in this film, from the director to H.P. Lovecraft, the world bending style of horror, and the feminist issues featured in the film. *Content Warning: domestic and sexual abuse, cancer, harm to animals, harmful parents Hosts: Charlene Bayer & Kelly Wright Producer: Charlene Bayer Editor: Kelly Wright Logo...

It’s week 3 of Halloween celebrations and Char and Kelly are watching Spree from 2020! Our horror movie discussion revolves around the realities of this found footage film, Joe Keery’s incredible acting, and the horrors of everyday rideshare. *Content Warning: misogyny, sexual violence, racism, drugging Video Featured in the episode - Sundance Q&A: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twCSDV0_yX4&t=0s&ab_channel=ScottD.Menzel Hosts: Charlene Bayer & Kelly Wright Producer:...

Continuing HALLOWEEN-PALOOZA Char and Kelly are watching a classic horror film that they have yet to see - The Omen from 1976! Our horror movie discussion revolves around women’s rights and bodily autonomy, interesting choice of scares, and the actors that stole the show! *Content Warning: sexism, miscarriages, child death, suicide Hosts: Charlene Bayer & Kelly Wright Producer: Charlene Bayer Editor: Kelly Wright Logo Design: Kelly Wright Featured Film: The Omen (1976) Featured...

Kicking of HALLOWEEN-PALOOZA Char and Kelly are watching the new found footage from one of their favourite emerging directors - Rob Savage’s Dashcam from 2022! Our horror movie discussion revolves around the pacing of the film, hating the main character (in a great way?), and the fresh take on a classic horror genre. *Content Warning: COVID19, anti-vaxxers, ableism, suicide Hosts: Charlene Bayer & Kelly Wright Producer: Charlene Bayer Editor: Kelly Wright Logo Design: Kelly...

Char and Kelly are watching a satirical horror comedy this week - The Hunt from 2020! Our horror movie discussion revolves around the performative allyship featured in the film, badass female fight scenes, and surprising character development strategies. *Content Warning: classism, racism, prejudice, performative allyship Hosts: Charlene Bayer & Kelly Wright Producer: Charlene Bayer Editor: Kelly Wright Logo Design: Kelly Wright Featured Film: The Hunt (2020) Featured Cocktail: PR...

Char and Kelly are watching an Italian classic horror movie - Suspiria from 1977 - and they have thoughts…Our horror movie discussion revolves around the customs of Italian film making in the 70s, witches, and Suspiria’s vibrant set and lighting design choices. *Content Warning: harm to animals, drink spiking, not liking this movie Hosts: Charlene Bayer & Kelly Wright Producer: Charlene Bayer Editor: Kelly Wright Logo Design: Kelly Wright Featured Film: Suspiria (1977) Featured...

Char and Kelly are watching one of their most suggested movies - The Fly from 1986. Our horror movie discussion revolves around whether or not this 80s horror holds up today, the special effects used, and the believability of the actors. *Content Warning: harm to animals, sexism, misogyny, body horror Hosts: Charlene Bayer & Kelly Wright Producer: Charlene Bayer Editor: Kelly Wright Logo Design: Kelly Wright Featured Film: The Fly (1986) Featured Cocktail: Sugar Cookie Featured...

Char and Kelly dive into the women-lead Australian horror film “Relic” from 2020. Our horror movie discussion revolves around the exploration of losing your sense of self as a true horror, the depth of the 3 main characters, and playing with fields of view for scares. *Content Warning: dementia, mental health issues Hosts: Charlene Bayer & Kelly Wright Producer: Charlene Bayer Editor: Kelly Wright Logo Design: Kelly Wright Featured Film: Relic (2020) Featured Cocktail: My Name Is...

Char and Kelly dive into the fantasy horror film The Haunting, from 1999, which they are surprised is based on the novel “The Haunting of Hill House”. Our horror movie discussion revolves around the set design and CGI used in the film, the star studded cast’s chemistry, and the best espresso vodka we’ve ever had. *Content Warning: harm to children, ghosts, violence against women, mental health issues Hosts: Charlene Bayer & Kelly Wright Producer: Charlene Bayer Editor: Kelly...

Char and Kelly dive into the found footage horror film from LAST MONTH: Incantation from 2022. Our horror movie discussion revolves around something refreshing that this film manages to pull off, the fabulous two leading ladies of the film, and classic horror tropes done right! *Content Warning: suicide, harm to children, trypophobia Hosts: Charlene Bayer & Kelly Wright Producer: Charlene Bayer Editor: Kelly Wright Logo Design: Kelly Wright Featured Film: Incantation (2022) Featured...

Char and Kelly dive into the Stephen King 80’s horror: Maximum Overdrive from 1986. Our horror movie discussion revolves around whether or not this is a good sick kid’s movie, the wacky deaths, and the cocaine addiction that caused many issues during production! *Content Warning: sexism, drugs, child death Hosts: Charlene Bayer & Kelly Wright Producer: Charlene Bayer Editor: Kelly Wright Logo Design: Kelly Wright Featured Film: Maximum Overdrive (1986) Featured Cocktail: Green...

Char and Kelly dive into the cam-girl horror "Cam" from 2018. Our horror movie discussion revolves around the sex work industry, supportive parents, and climaxes. *Content Warning: sex, identity theft Hosts: Charlene Bayer & Kelly Wright Producer: Charlene Bayer Editor: Kelly Wright Logo Design: Kelly Wright Featured Film: Cam (2018) Featured Cocktail: Sex on the Web Featured Products: We use MadLab Distilling’s products in all our cocktails, get your own at madlabdistilling.com !...

Char and Kelly dive into the Classic American horror An American Werewolf In London from 1981. Our horror movie discussion revolves around the quality of the special effects, women existing as a plot for men, and the meaning of comedy. *Content Warning: sexism, and suicide Hosts: Charlene Bayer & Kelly Wright Producer: Charlene Bayer Editor: Kelly Wright Logo Design: Kelly Wright Featured Film: An American Werewolf In London (1981) Featured Cocktail: Moor Gimlet Featured Products:...

Char and Kelly dive into the Korean American horror Umma from 2022. Our horror movie discussion revolves around earning your jump scares, thematic horror elements and metaphors, and great female characters. *Content Warning: gaslighting, harm to animals, intergenerational trauma Hosts: Charlene Bayer & Kelly Wright Producer: Charlene Bayer Editor: Kelly Wright Logo Design: Kelly Wright Featured Film: Umma (2022) Featured Cocktail: I'm Sorry, Ancestors! Featured Products: We use...

Char and Kelly dive into the Canadian and lesbian survival horror “What Keeps You Alive” from 2018. Our horror movie discussion revolves around the toxic trope of “useless spouse”, the amazing cinematography, and celebrating these badass and complexe lesbians! *Content Warning: gaslighting, gore Hosts: Charlene Bayer & Kelly Wright Producer: Charlene Bayer Editor: Kelly Wright Logo Design: Kelly Wright Featured Film: What Keeps You Alive (2018) Featured Cocktail: Tumble Through The...

Char and Kelly are BACK, and kicking off Season 6 of Drinking And Screaming by watching “JAWS” from 1975. Our horror movie discussion revolves around gender roles in horror media, practical effects, and the making-of this excellent 70s horror film! *Content Warning: sharks, sexism, harm to animals, animal death Hosts: Charlene Bayer & Kelly Wright Producer: Charlene Bayer Editor: Kelly Wright Logo Design: Kelly Wright Featured Film: JAWS (1975) Featured Cocktail: Blood In The...

Wrapping up Season 5 and our Candlenights Celebration, we watch the New-Years themed horror “Into The Dark: New Year New Me” from 2018. Our horror movie discussion revolves around how this low budget indie horror falls short, including stilted dialogue and editing, and features a recipe for a non-alcoholic celebratory New Years drink! *Content Warning: suicide, bullying, fatphobia, homophobia, eating disorders Hosts: Charlene Bayer & Kelly Wright Producer: Charlene Bayer Editor: Kelly...

Continuing our Candlenights Celebration, we watch the Christmas horror “Better Watch Out” from 2016. Our horror movie discussion revolves around final girls, why older heterosexual couples always hate each other in films, and the greatly terrible villain of this Home Alone slasher! *Content Warning: home invasion, spiders, suicide, self harm, torture, sexual assault Hosts: Charlene Bayer & Kelly Wright Producer: Charlene Bayer Editor: Kelly Wright Logo Design: Kelly Wright Featured...

This week Char and Kelly watch the chilling psychological thriller The Lodge from 2019. Our horror movie discussion revolves around religious cults, overzealous stepmoms, and the two versions of this movie! *Content Warning: suicide, cults, animal death, child death, hypothermia, frostbite, divorce, gas lighting Hosts: Charlene Bayer & Kelly Wright Producer: Charlene Bayer Editor: Kelly Wright Logo Design: Kelly Wright Featured Film: The Lodge (2019) Featured Cocktail: Repent… With...

This week Char and Kelly watch the EVP-filled horror film Don’t Listen from 2020. Our horror movie discussion revolves around female representation, witch lore, and everyone’s favorite ghost hunters: The Warrens! *Content Warning: animal death, child death, drowning, torture, sexism Hosts: Charlene Bayer & Kelly Wright Producer: Charlene Bayer Editor: Kelly Wright Logo Design: Kelly Wright Featured Film: Don’t Listen (2020) Featured Cocktail: No Swimming In The Pool Featured...

In celebration of Drinking And Screaming’s 101st episode, Char and Kelly discuss their Top Horror Movie lists, create signature drinks, and play some horror trivia! Needless to say, this episode is Buddy Approved! Hosts: Charlene Bayer & Kelly Wright Producer: Charlene Bayer Editor: Kelly Wright Logo Design: Kelly Wright Featured Cocktail: Kelly Drink & Char Drink Featured Products: After Dark Distillery’s Espresso Moonshine was used in today’s cocktail! We use MadLab...

This week Char and Kelly watch the disturbing Korean horror film Gonjiam Haunted Asylum from 2018 - and they’re joined by Genre Film Fest Producer, Meghan Murphy! Our horror movie discussion revolves around the effective use of dread and jump scares, drone and go-pro cameras, and the fresh take on the classic theme of asylum horror. *Content Warning: ableism, demons, hauntings Hosts: Charlene Bayer & Kelly Wright and Special Guest Meghan Murphy Producer: Charlene Bayer Editor: Kelly...

This week Char and Kelly watch the shockingly childish horror Z from 2019 - and they’re joined by the writer/director of the film: Brandon Christensen! Our horror movie discussion revolves around throwing a kid down some stairs, the metaphor behind Z, and what it’s like editing a movie yourself! *Content Warning: sexual abuse, starvation, generational trauma, suicide Hosts: Charlene Bayer & Kelly Wright and Special Guest Brandon Christensen Producer: Charlene Bayer Editor: Kelly...