Christian and Ian are practicing their ballet (but not their vampirism). Our new release review is for a horror comedy from the directors of Ready or Not, ABIGAIL. Then, we continue our Road to Terror series and talk about a would-be classic creep kids movie, WHO CAN KILL A CHILD?. We also discuss typewriters, Alex Garland, and being attracted to Dan Stevens. Timestamps 29:59 Abigail review 56:47 Who Can Kill a Child? review We'd love to hear your thoughts, questions, or any requests you...

Christian and Ian are watching movies instead of solar eclipses. Our new release review is for another spooky pregnant nun movie, THE FIRST OMEN. Then, we continue our Road to Terror series and talk about a scary Australian you don’t want to meet when you have car trouble in WOLF CREEK. We also discuss spiders, adjectives, and Miley Cyrus. Timestamps 36:08 The First Omen review 1:05:13 Wolf Creek review We'd love to hear your thoughts, questions, or any requests you have. You can contact...

Christian and Ian are broadcasting from the top of Mount Everest. Our new release review is for Sydney Sweeney’s pregnant nun movie, IMMACULATE. Then, we continue our Road to Terror series and talk about a grief-filled trip to Italy in DON’T LOOK NOW. We also discuss Sister Act, umbilical cords, and spending 7 minutes in Heaven. Timestamps 20:41 Immaculate review 38:58 Immaculate spoilers start 51:45 Don’t Look Now review We'd love to hear your thoughts, questions, or any requests you...

Christian and Ian are begging Jeff Wadlow to stop. Our new release review is for an absolute disgrace of modern horror filmmaking, IMAGINARY. Then, we continue our Road to Terror series and talk about a meditative ghost story from Laos, THE LONG WALK. We also discuss Dolly Parton, bracelets, and Bing Bong from Inside Out. Timestamps 34:41 Imaginary review 58:56 The Long Walk review 1:07:34 The Long Walk spoilers start 1:21:16 Outro We'd love to hear your thoughts, questions, or any...

Christian and Elle are ready to compare Terrifier and Scooby-Doo so you don’t have to.    Our new release review is for a directorial debut that tells the story of Final Girl after escaping a kidnapping, SOMEWHERE QUIET. Then, we conclude our miniseries Little Freak Movies for Freaks and talk about the all the crap Art the Clown is up to in TERRIFIER. We also discuss Mean Girls, Macklemore, and Booboo Stewart. Timestamps 20:06 Somewhere Quiet review 44:24 Somewhere Quiet spoilers start ...

Christian and Elle are using magical tanning beds.    Our new release review celebrates the return of Diablo Cody to the horror genre for the creature feature comedy, LISA FRANKENSTEIN. Then, we continue the miniseries Little Freak Movies for Freaks and talk about the lonely creeps and freaks in MAY. We also discuss The Black Phone surprise spoilers, penguins drinking coffee, and wife privilege. Timestamps 15:06 Lisa Frankenstein review 50:55 May review We'd love to hear your thoughts,...

Christian and Elle are in a spiritual basement.    We welcome back Elle Willers (Disaster Baby) as fill-in cohost while Ian starts another year with travel. Our new release(ish) review celebrates the theatrical release of the black and white version of GODZILLA MINUS ONE. Then, we launch a new miniseries called Little Freak Movies for Freaks and talk about the home invasion and general creepiness of BAD SAMARITAN. We also discuss minesweeping, horse boys/girls, and Renee Rapp. Timestamps ...

Christian and Elle really hate cops.   At the end of each Overkill episode we answer the question- are we still in on this franchise or is it overkill? We conclude our series by reviewing SPIRAL: FROM THE BOOK OF SAW. We dig into the second attempt at a reboot, the new cast, and the return to franchise roots. We also discuss deer, Bo Burnham, and the origin story for Billy the Puppet.  We'd love to hear your thoughts, questions, or any requests you have. You can contact us at:...

Christian and Ian are doing some water therapy.    We welcome back Robert Gassaway (The Flicksation Podcast) to transition into a new year of horror offerings. Our first 2024 new release review is for a killer pool movie from Blumhouse, NIGHT SWIM. Then, we continue our Road to Terror series and talk about some all time travel nightmares in HOSTEL. We also discuss Game of Thrones spoilers, boners, and Dr. Pimple Popper. Timestamps 29:22 Night Swim review 59:37 Hostel review  We'd love to...

Christian and Elle are ready to speed run some Saw traps.   At the end of each Overkill episode we answer the question- are we still in on this franchise or is it overkill? We continue our series by reviewing JIGSAW. We dig into the first attempt at a reboot, only one recurring character, and the clean aesthetics. We also discuss Facebook polls, Machine Gun Kelly and Geriatric millennials.  We'd love to hear your thoughts, questions, or any requests you have. You can contact us at:...

Christian and Ian share their most diverse lists yet.  We rundown 3 lists- Best 6 of 2023, Worst 6 of 2023, and Top 6 "new to me" horror movies. It was an unpredictable and at times frustrating year for horror and we deep dive into as many films and themes as possible. We offer a State of the Genre Address for the coming year, check in on notable franchises, and highlight some of the biggest and smallest horror movies released. We also discuss Mumford and Sons, Eminem, and Adele.  ...

Christian and Elle refuse to pull out any of their teeth.   At the end of each Overkill episode we answer the question- are we still in on this franchise or is it overkill? We continue our series by reviewing SAW 3D. We dig into the world building, the return of Dr. Gordon, and wrapping up storylines for some main characters. We also discuss waffles, wet dreams, and our preferred Saw trap wardrobe.  We'd love to hear your thoughts, questions, or any requests you have. You can contact us at:...

Christian and Ian need their little treats.    Our new release review is for a new holiday-themed Norwegian horror movie, THERE’S SOMETHING IN THE BARN. Then, we continue our Road to Terror series and talk about an absolute nightmare town in the Australian Outback in  WAKE IN FRIGHT. We also discuss lutefisk, pumpkin bread, and Love Actually. Timestamps 15:44 There’s Something In the Barn review 43:27 Wake In Fright review We'd love to hear your thoughts, questions, or any requests you...

Christian and Elle actually recorded this episode in an abandoned zoo.   At the end of each Overkill episode we answer the question- are we still in on this franchise or is it overkill? We continue our series by reviewing SAW 6. We dig into the social commentary, flashbacks, and some iconic traps. We also discuss James Cameron, Star Wars, and Lord of the Rings (in less than flattering terms).  We'd love to hear your thoughts, questions, or any requests you have. You can contact us at:...

Christian and Ian are climbing staircases to nowhere.  We love a good haunted house, always have, so now it's time for us to name our all-time favorites for you. Cozy up and listen as we go through classic spooky dwellings, recent iconic homes, and sneak in a couple choices that only we would choose. We also share some of our scary house memories, discuss irl haunted houses, and we (OBVIOUSLY) take another opportunity to praise the work of James Wan.  We'd love to hear your thoughts,...

Christian and Elle love a good enemies to lovers story.   At the end of each Overkill episode we answer the question- are we still in on this franchise or is it overkill? We continue our series by reviewing SAW 5. We dig into the the all-consuming fanfic reading of this movie, the consistently entertaining traps, and the boring batch of victims. We also discuss blood math, evangelical Christians, and what John Kramer orders on DoorDash.  We'd love to hear your thoughts, questions, or any...

Christian and Ian are really like an unkindness of ravens.    Our new release review is for a new holiday-themed slasher from Eli Roth, THANKSGIVING. Then, we continue our Road to Terror series and talk about a magic-filled found footage movie set in Paris, AS ABOVE, SO BELOW. We also discuss Boston accents, labradoodles, and a naked choir. Timestamps 32:22 Thanksgiving review 1:06:21 As Above, So Below review We'd love to hear your thoughts, questions, or any requests you have. You can...

Christian and Elle know there is no such thing as a private conversation.   At the end of each Overkill episode we answer the question- are we still in on this franchise or is it overkill? We continue our series by reviewing SAW 4. We dig into the reasons the convoluted plot, the new protege, and the more deserving victims. We also discuss the Gilmore Girl, Owen Wilson, and lips.  We'd love to hear your thoughts, questions, or any requests you have. You can contact us at:...

Christian and Ian are naming all the rules, and then breaking them.    Our new release review is for a possession movie with a twist, WHEN EVIL LURKS. Then, we launch our Road to Terror series and talk about a 90s slasher sequel set in the Bahamas, I STILL KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER. We also discuss flossing, postules, and fish marriage. Timestamps 22:13 When Evil Lurks review 46:05 When Evil Lurks spoilers start 1:03:18 I Still Know What You Did Last Summer review We'd love to hear...

Christian and Elle are not live, laugh, and loving to their fullest.  At the end of each Overkill episode we answer the question- are we still in on this franchise or is it overkill? We continue our series by reviewing SAW 3. We dig into the reasons the central victim is being tested, if this is the grossest entry in the franchise, and the bold ending. We also discuss the World Series, tanks, and the Dr. Pepper factory.  We'd love to hear your thoughts, questions, or any requests you have....

Christian and Ian are celebrating a milestone.    We kick off the episode with three (3!) big announcements. Then, our new release review is for Mike Flanagan’s latest miniseries, THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER. Then, we conclude our Mommie Nature Dearest series and talk about another classic 90s creature feature, LAKE PLACID. We also discuss ACAB, star signs, and Kit Harrington. Timestamps 32:28 The Fall of the House of Usher review 53:31 The Fall of the House of Usher spoilers start ...

Christian and Elle are putting some neck skin in their pockets.  At the end of each Overkill episode we answer the question- are we still in on this franchise or is it overkill? We continue our series by reviewing SAW 2. We dig into the new setting, the group of victims, and puke-green aesthetics. We also discuss abstinence, fantasy football, and Guillermo del Toro's roommate.  We'd love to hear your thoughts, questions, or any requests you have. You can contact us at:...

Christian and Elle are politely asking for less foot stuff in horror movies.    While Ian is away, Disaster Baby continues their residency as cohost. Our new release review is for a legacy sequel to an all-time classic, THE EXORCIST: BELIEVER. Then, Elle brings a DB’s pick and we talk about an Eli Roth produced haunted house movie, HAUNT. We also discuss faith based films, exorcist class, and rodeos. Timestamps 10:37 The Exorcist: Believer review 45:41 The Exorcist: Believer spoilers...

Christian and Elle are effortlessly defending John Kramer yet again.  At the end of each Overkill episode we answer the question- are we still in on this franchise or is it overkill? We continue our series by reviewing SAW X. We dig into the new location, group trap, and references to previous entries. We also discuss toasters, epic bad luck, and how this is an actual movie.  We'd love to hear your thoughts, questions, or any requests you have. You can contact us at:...