It Slays Podcast

Colton & Rowan practice their pliés and jeté into theatres for Radio Silence's latest, ABIGAIL (2024)! Did modern movie marketing ruin the "twist?" Has Colton come around on Melissa Barrera? And, are these takes going to drive a stake through the heart of Horror Hounds everywhere? Probably. Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!CHAPTERS:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)Trailer (00:03:59)Synopsis (00:04:29)Review (SPOILER FREE) (00:04:54)Review (SPOILERS) (00:24:03)Rating (00:42:01)Promotions/Outro (00:46:50)Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeSlasherThreadsBlueskyWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro Music by Rowan Fraser (IG: @biggiehauls)*Support the show

The squad kicks off APRIL GHOULS with a big one, BEETLEJUICE (1988)! Dune VS Beetlejuice, who has the best sandworms? Was this the role of a lifetime for Michael Keaton? And there is no way Colton can hate this movie, right? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!CHAPTERS:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)What We Been Consuming?/Why We Picked It (00:01:58)Trailer (00:46:07)Synopsis/First Experiences (00:46:38)Review (00:52:04)Rating/What Did You Think? (01:41:00)Horrific Hotline (02:03:55)Promotions (Horrific Hotline/Social Media/Patreon/It Slays Podcast's Horrific Playlist) (02:10:00)Upcoming Episode/Outro (02:11:48)Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeSlasherThreadsBlueskyWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro & Outro Music by Dylan Bailey (IG: @thedylanbailey)*Support the show

Colton & Rowan say their prayers and head to theatres to witness THE FIRST OMEN (2024)! Did Arkasha Stevenson just set the standard for what we want from mid-budget mainstream horror going forward? Were we genuinely unsettled by what we saw? And, can Colton make it five minutes without comparing this film to last month's IMMACULATE? Probably not. Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!CHAPTERS:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)Trailer (00:06:43)Synopsis (00:07:13)Review (SPOILER FREE) (00:07:32)Review (SPOILERS) (00:31:14)Rating (01:00:11)Promotions/Outro (01:05:44)Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeSlasherThreadsBlueskyWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro Music by Rowan Fraser (IG: @biggiehauls)*Support the show

Colton & Rowan tune their televisions to the must-see TV event of 1977, LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL (2023)! Is David Dastmalchian leading man material? Is the immaculate set design tarnished by AI? And, can Rowan find it in his heart to love found footage? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!CHAPTERS:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)Trailer (00:07:42)Synopsis (00:08:26)Review (SPOILER FREE) (00:08:40)Review (SPOILERS) (00:36:55)Rating (00:57:14)Promotions/Outro (01:01:28)Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeSlasherThreadsBlueskyWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro Music by Rowan Fraser (IG: @biggiehauls)*Support the show

The squad takes a trip to the Great White North with Gill's pick, GINGER SNAPS 2: UNLEASHED (2004)! Has Colton warmed up to this franchise? Have the VFX improved since the first film? And wait… Wasn't Willow Catelyn Maclay supposed to guest on this episode?! Tune in to find out where Willow went and if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!CHAPTERS:PSA/Theme/Intro (00:00:00)What We Been Consuming?/Why We Picked It (00:03:09)Trailer (00:37:36)Synopsis/First Experiences (00:38:52)Review (00:44:03)Rating/What Did You Think? (01:27:03)Horrific Hotline (01:33:57)Promotions (Horrific Hotline/Social Media/Patreon/It Slays Podcast's Horrific Playlist) (01:36:42)Upcoming Episode/Outro (01:38:11)Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeSlasherWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro & Outro Music by Dylan Bailey (IG: @thedylanbailey)*Support the show

Colton & Rowan weather the storm and check out the new Shudder Original, YOU'LL NEVER FIND ME (2023). Do we have another Aussie horror hit on our hands? What did we think of the sound design? And, most importantly, did the third act keep us on our toes? Tune in to find out if we gave these films a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!CHAPTERS:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)Trailer (00:03:09)Synopsis (00:05:09)Review (SPOILER FREE) (00:05:33)Review (SPOILERS) (00:16:57)Rating (00:34:40)Promotions/Outro (00:37:48)Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeSlasherWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro Music by Rowan Fraser (IG: @biggiehauls)*Support the show

Colton & Rowan race to theatres for a DOUBLE FEATURE of IMMACULATE and GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE! What's scarier: the history of the Catholic church or "something strange in your neighbourhood?" Are we happy to have the Ghostbusters back in NYC? And, is Sydney Sweeney our new favourite scream queen? Tune in to find out if we gave these films a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!CHAPTERS:Immaculate:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)Trailer (00:05:04)Synopsis (00:06:09)Review (SPOILER FREE) (00:06:30)Review (SPOILERS) (00:23:09)Rating (00:44:21)Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire:Intro (00:47:27)Trailer (00:54:26)Synopsis (00:54:56)Review (SPOILER FREE) (00:55:15)Review (SPOILERS) (01:13:21)Rating (01:32:36)Promotions/Outro (01:37:30)Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeSlasherWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro Music by Rowan Fraser (IG: @biggiehauls)*Support the show

OG squad member Xylia returns to the show to discuss the science fiction epic, LEPRECHAUN 4: IN SPACE (1996). Are we pissed at the lack of limericks? Is Colton over Kelly Armstrong? And, most importantly, is Hello Kitty Island Adventure stealing Xylia's identity?! Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!CHAPTERS:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)What We Been Consuming?/Why We Picked It (00:02:54)Trailer (00:45:02)Synopsis/First Experiences (00:45:45)Review (00:50:51)Rating/What Did You Think? (01:28:50)Horrific Hotline (01:37:03)Promotions (Horrific Hotline/Social Media/Patreon/It Slays Podcast's Horrific Playlist) (01:40:17)Upcoming Episode/Outro (01:41:46)Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeSlasherWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro & Outro Music by Dylan Bailey (IG: @thedylanbailey)*Support the show

Colton & Rowan get all dressed up for a tea party with their IMAGINARY friends. Is Chauncey the Bear the new ANNABELLE? Does Blumhouse have another gateway horror hit on their hands? And, does this film live up to everything we imagined it to be? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!CHAPTERS:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)Trailer (00:03:15)Synopsis (00:03:45)Review (SPOILER FREE) (00:04:14)Review (SPOILERS) (00:20:06)Rating (00:39:07)Promotions/Outro (00:43:11)Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeSlasherWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro Music by Rowan Fraser (IG: @biggiehauls)*Support the show

The squad goes camping for Colton's Mom, Joy's, Patreon Pick, EDEN LAKE (2008)! Just how EXTREME is this flick? Is Michael Fassbender a huge pussy? And, how about THAT ending? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!CHAPTERS:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)Trailer (00:03:32)Synopsis/First Experiences (00:05:17)Review (00:09:21)Rating (01:01:55)Promotions (Horrific Hotline/Social Media/Patreon/It Slays Podcast's Horrific Playlist) (01:06:24)Outro (01:07:47)Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeSlasherWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro & Outro Music by Dylan Bailey (IG: @thedylanbailey)*Support the show

The squad cooks up a delicious course of basement rats and chews over Mike's pick, WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO BABY JANE? (1962). Are Joan Crawford & Bette Davis the Arnie & Sly of their time? Has anyone ever heard of a psycho-biddy? And, is Baby Jane really one of the greatest villains of all time? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!CHAPTERS:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)What We Been Consuming?/Why We Picked It (00:01:28)Trailer (00:45:55)Synopsis/First Experiences (00:48:14)Review (00:52:37)Rating/What Did You Think? (01:34:28)Horrific Hotline (01:42:08)Promotions (Horrific Hotline/Social Media/Patreon/It Slays Podcast's Horrific Playlist) (01:47:54)Upcoming Episode/Outro (01:49:26)Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeSlasherWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro & Outro Music by Dylan Bailey (IG: @thedylanbailey)*Support the show

The squad straps on their Good Guys tool belts just in time for our FIFTH ANNIVERSARY, and discuss YOUR pick, CHILD'S PLAY (1988). Was this the birth of an icon or a happy accident? Can a "killer doll movie" still provide some scares? And, what is going on with that breakfast in bed?! Tune in for an episode of celebration and to all find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!Thank you for all of your support over these past five years—whether you've been here since the beginning, or are a new Horror Hound, we're happy to have you. Here's to five more!CHAPTERS:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)What We Been Consuming?/Why We Picked It (00:03:15)Trailer (00:37:55)Synopsis/First Experiences (00:38:25)Review (00:44:04)Rating/What Did You Think? (01:25:37)Horrific Hotline (01:30:37)Promotions (Horrific Hotline/Social Media/Patreon/It Slays Podcast's Horrific Playlist) (01:53:24)Upcoming Episode/Outro (01:55:08)Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeSlasherWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro & Outro Music by Dylan Bailey (IG: @thedylanbailey)*Support the show

Colton & Rowan head to theatres for a Valentine's DOUBLE FEATURE of OUT OF DARKNESS and LISA FRANKENSTEIN! Take a drink every time we say "prehistoric horror", laugh as a couple of dudes try their best to discuss the feminist themes of both films, and cringe as Colton insults BookTok girlies everywhere. Honestly, we probably should've had Gill on this one... But, that's it! Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!CHAPTERS:Out Of Darkness:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)Trailer (00:03:07)Synopsis (00:05:09)Review (SPOILER FREE) (00:05:27)Review (SPOILERS) (00:24:10)Rating (00:44:46)Lisa Frankenstein:Intro (00:47:16)Trailer (00:49:56)Synopsis (00:50:26)Review (SPOILER FREE) (00:50:45)Review (SPOILERS) (01:09:35)Rating (01:22:37)Promotions/Outro (01:24:50)Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeSlasherWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro Music by Rowan Fraser (IG: @biggiehauls)*Support the show

The squad kicks off FAN-FAVOURITE FEBRUARY with the most requested movie since our inception, SINISTER (2012)! Is this really the scariest film in history? Are we all about those snuff films? And of course, we have to take some time to appreciate those cardigans! Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!CHAPTERS:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)What We Been Consuming?/Why We Picked It (00:02:38)Trailer (00:35:45)Synopsis/First Experiences (00:36:15)Review (00:40:43)Rating/What Did You Think? (01:26:46)Horrific Hotline (01:36:51)Promotions (Horrific Hotline/Social Media/Patreon/It Slays Podcast's Horrific Playlist) (01:42:50)Upcoming Episode/Outro (01:44:41)Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeSlasherWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro & Outro Music by Dylan Bailey (IG: @thedylanbailey)*Support the show

The squad takes a trip to Thailand with Horror Hound Steven's Patreon pick, THE MEDIUM (2021)! Is this found-footage mockumentary scary and/or unsettling? What'd we think of the naturalistic performances? And, I can't believe we're asking this, but… Is this our best Patreon pick, yet? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!CHAPTERS:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)Trailer (00:04:25)Synopsis/First Experiences (00:04:56)Review (00:08:48)Rating (00:49:20)Promotions (Horrific Hotline/Social Media/Patreon/It Slays Podcast's Horrific Playlist) (00:56:38)Outro (00:57:58)Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeSlasherWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro & Outro Music by Dylan Bailey (IG: @thedylanbailey)*Support the show

This squad of dummies brings WANUARY to a close with the often overlooked DEAD SILENCE (2007)! What's scarier: creepy dolls or minotaur milking? Can anyone distinguish between Fats, Slappy, and Billy? And, can Gill judge a good acting performance to save her life? Not a chance. Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!CHAPTERS:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)What We Been Consuming?/Why We Picked It (00:02:05)Trailer (00:41:51)Synopsis/First Experiences (00:42:21)Review (00:45:39)Rating/What Did You Think? (01:26:02)Horrific Hotline (01:36:10)Promotions (Horrific Hotline/Social Media/Patreon/It Slays Podcast's Horrific Playlist) (01:38:54)Upcoming Episode/Outro (01:40:17)Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeSlasherWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro & Outro Music by Dylan Bailey (IG: @thedylanbailey)*Support the show

Colton & Rowan slip on their trunks and dive in for a late NIGHT SWIM. Does Blumhouse have another M3GAN on their hands? Is this a worthy addition to WANUARY? And most importantly, does this do for backyard pools what JAWS did for beaches? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!CHAPTERS:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)Trailer (00:06:23)Synopsis (00:06:53)Review (SPOILER FREE) (00:07:19)Review (SPOILERS) (00:20:08)Rating (00:35:30)Promotions/Outro (00:38:32)Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeSlasherWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro Music by Rowan Fraser (IG: @biggiehauls)*Support the show

The squad rings in the new year with WANUARY—a full month devoted to discussing the works of James Wan, and what better way to kick things off than with his mind-boggling, giallo-inspired, and wildly divisive, MALIGNANT! Is it Gill's turn to not "get" camp? Can Mike & Rowan show Colton the errors in his 2021 review? Or, is Wanuary cancelled before it even begun? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!CHAPTERS:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)What We Been Consuming?/Why We Picked It (00:01:40)Trailer (00:42:50)Synopsis/First Experiences (00:43:20)Review (00:45:34)Rating/What Did You Think? (01:27:41)Horrific Hotline (01:37:26)Promotions (Horrific Hotline/Social Media/Patreon/It Slays Podcast's Horrific Playlist) (01:40:16)Upcoming Episode/Outro (01:42:12)Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeSlasherWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro & Outro Music by Dylan Bailey (IG: @thedylanbailey)*Support the show

2023 is DEAD.Let's take a look at THE YEAR AHEAD!Join Colton & Rowan on a special episode of NOW SLAYING where the guys break down 2024's upcoming horror releases!CHAPTERS:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)Night Swim (00:08:25)Handling The Undead (00:13:20)Out Of Darkness (00:19:03)Lisa Frankenstein (00:22:57)Baghead (00:26:51)Imaginary (00:31:16)The First Omen (00:36:41)Untitled Universal Monster Movie (00:40:37)Return To Silent Hill (00:44:30)The Watchers (00:47:54)A Quiet Place: Day One (00:51:44)Horrorscope (00:54:28)Trap (00:57:19)Speak No Evil (00:58:48)Alien: Romulus (01:02:10)Beetlejuice 2 (01:05:46)Cuckoo (01:08:52)Saw XI (01:10:43)Smile 2 (01:13:23)The Wolfman (01:15:35)Terrifier 3 (01:19:39)Untitled Jordan Peele Film (01:22:14)Nosferatu (01:24:51)Winnie the Pooh: Blood & Honey 2/Bambi: The Reckoning  (01:28:23)MaXXXine (01:29:54)Heretic (01:31:25)Shelby Oaks (01:32:46)Adrift (01:35:24)Dust Bunny (01:38:40)Weapons (01:40:33)Longlegs (01:42:34)Salem's Lot (01:44:48)Faces Of Death (01:47:59)Never Let Go (01:51:29)The Strangers: Chapter One (01:54:20)Witchboard (01:58:09)Thread: An Insidious Tale (02:01:34)Promotions/Outro (02:05:19)Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeSlasherWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro & Outro Music by Dylan Bailey (IG: @thedylanbailey)*Support the show

The squad SLEIGHS the season with their Holiday pick, DEADLY GAMES (1989)! Does Thomas put Kevin McCallister to shame? Is Grandpa the true hero of the story? And, does this criminally under-watched holiday horror deserve a spot on your annual "nice" list? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLEIGH! Happy Holidays from the It Slays Crew!CHAPTERS:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)What We Been Consuming?/Why We Picked It (00:02:07)Trailer (00:39:23)Synopsis/First Experiences (00:39:39)Review (00:43:27)Rating/What Did You Think? (01:30:42)Horrific Hotline (01:38:30)Promotions (Horrific Hotline/Social Media/Patreon/It Slays Podcast's Horrific Playlist) (01:50:21)Upcoming Episode/Outro (01:52:40)Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeSlasherWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro & Outro Music by Dylan Bailey (IG: @thedylanbailey)*Support the show