The Horror Review

<p>Love horror as much as we do? Join us (Tasha and Julia) while we discuss and analyze our favourite horror movies from the classics to modern day creep-fests. Each episode we'll delve into a specific movie, series, or subgenre and rate them using our "Scare-o-meter".*Disclaimer* There will be spoilers and lots of behind the scenes fun facts. </p>

Episode 189 - Pumpkinhead, A witch named Haggis...

Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 1988 supernatural horror film, Pumpinhead. Directed by: Stan Winston Written by: Mark Patrick Carducci, Stan Winston, Richard C. Weinman Starring: Lance Henrikson, John D'Aquino, & Kerry Remsen Scare-O-Meter Ratings: Tasha - 4 out of 10 Julia - 4 out of 10 Ash - 4 out of 10 Jack-O-Lantern Ratings: Tasha - 3 out of 5 Julia - 3.25 out of 5 Ash - 3 out of 5 If you enjoyed listening to us and would like to hear more, please ...

09-20
30:06

Episode 187 - Final Destination 2

Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2003 supernatural horror sequel, Final Destination 2. Directed by: David R. Ellis Starring: A. J. Cook, Ali Larter, Michael Landis, Keegan O'Conner, and Tony Todd Scare-O-Meter Ratings: Tasha - 5.5 out of 10 Julia - 5 out of 10 Ash - 6 out of 10 Jack-O-Lantern Ratings: Tasha - 3 out of 5 Julia - 3.5 out of 5 Ash - 4 out of 5 If you enjoyed listening to us and would like to hear more, please Rate, Review, and subscribe on Apple Podca...

09-06
32:02

Episode 185 - REC 3: Genesis, but not actually genesis...

Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2012 action/horror film, REC 3: Genesis. Directed by: Paco Plaza Written by: Luiso Berdejo & Paco Plaza Starring: Leticia Dolera and Diego Martin Scare-O-Meter Ratings: Tasha - 6 out of 10 Julia - 6.5 out of 10 Ash - 5 out of 10 Jack-O-Lantern Ratings: Tasha - 2 out of 5 Julia - 3.5 out of 5 Ash - 3 out of 5 If you enjoyed listening to us and would like to hear more, please Rate, Review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stit...

08-16
38:40

Episode 174 - The Fly, "introducing the incredible... Brundle-door!"

Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 1986 sci-fi horror film, The Fly. Written & Directed by: David Cronenberg Starring: Jeff Goldblum & Geena Davis Scare-O-Meter Ratings: Tasha - 6.5 out of 10 Julia - 6.5 out of 10 **Ash - 6 out of 10 Jack-O-Lantern Ratings: Tasha - 4 out of 5 Julia - 4.5 out of 5 **Ash - 4.5 out of 5 If you enjoyed listening to us and would like to hear more, please Rate, Review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever...

05-03
33:13

Episode 160 - 28 Days Later, "it's got everything!"

Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2002 post-apocalyptic horror film, 28 Days Later. Dir. Danny Boyle Starring: Cillian Murphy, Naomie Harris, Megan Burns, Christopher Eccleston, and Brendan Gleeson Scare-o-meter: Julia - 6 Tasha - 5.5 Jack-o-lanterns: Julia - 4.5 Tasha - 4 Recommend! If you enjoyed listening to us and would like to hear more, please Rate, Review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever you consume your podcasts! If you want to ...

01-21
34:36

Episode 128 - Pearl, "scarecrows, pitchforks, and technicolour oh my!!"

Join us as we continue our in depth discussion and analysis of Colourful horror with this week's final pick of the 2022 slasher/prequil, Pearl. Directed by: Ty West Starring: Mia Goth, David Corenswet, Tandi Wright, Matthew Sutherland, Emma Jenkins-Purro, and Alistair Sewell. Scare-O-Meter Ratings (out of 10): Tasha - 4.5 Julia - 5.5 Jack-O-Lantern Ratings (out of 5): Tasha - 3.5 Julia - 3.5 Consensus: This film is an entertaining and colourful complimentary prequil to X. ...

06-01
23:20

Episode 111 - The Terror - Season 1 Ep 3-5: "The Ladder" "Punished, as a boy" "First shot a winner, Lads"

Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2018 supernatural historical fiction drama The Terror. Directed by: Edward Berger Starring: Ciarán Hinds, Jared Harris, and Paul Ready For the month of January we will be covering the full first season of this anthology series. This week we are discussing episodes 3, 4 & 5. Based on the book of the same name The Terror follows the 1845 Franklin Expedition on their search for the Northwest Passage. Choices are made and not lon...

01-13
38:58

Episode 105 - The NeverEnding Story

Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 1984 fantasy film, NeverEnding Story. Directed by: Wolfgang Peterson. Starring: Noah Hathaway, Barret Oliver, Tami Stronach, Patricia Hayes, and Moses Gunn. Happy December! - As you can guess our theme this month is a little on the lighter (and weirder side). The theme is: 80's Fever Dreams. Those films that creeped you out as a kid and you can't quite remember what's real and what's not... So we're starting the month off with a classic ...

12-02
42:56

Episode 103 - Supernatural - Season 4 Episode 5: Monster Movie, "The X-Files" is a TV show, this is real!"

Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of this 2008 episode of the hit TV series, Supernatural - S04E05: Monster Movie! Directed by: Robert Singer Starring: Jared Padalecki , Jensen Ackles, Todd Stashwick, and Melinda Sward. This week we're covering an episode that pays homage to the classics. The Winchester brothers face-off against a shapeshifter with a penchant for impersonating classic movie monsters like Dracula, the Wolfman, and the Mummy. This is a great one-off episode of Sup...

11-18
33:11

Episode 100! - The Craft, "We are the weirdo's mister!"

Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 1996 cult classic, The Craft Directed by: Andrew Fleming Starring: Robin Tunney, Fairuza Balk, Neve Campbell, & Rachel True. This is our Special Hallowe'en episode that also happens to be our 100th full length episode!!! Thank you for joining us on this spooky journey, and we have lot's more fun films and themes coming your way! Scare-O-Meter Ratings: Tasha - 3 out of 10 Julia - 5 out of 10 Jack-O-Lantern Ratings: Julia - 5 out of 5...

11-01
31:24

Episode 96 - The Omen, don't lie to your wife.. it doesn't end well!

Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 1976 classic supernatural horror film - The Omen. Directed by: Richard Donner Screenplay by: David Seltzer Starring: Gregory Peck, Harvey Spencer, Lee Remick, Billie Whitelaw, & David Warner. Happy SpoOctober everyone!!! To start us off our favourite month of the year - we bring you one of the first demon children to grace the silver screen. Damien has forever been solidified in pop culture as a devil child, with the mark of the beas...

10-07
31:32

Episode 93 - The Boy, Babysitter's have it rough these days...

Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2016 horror film, The Boy Directed by: William Brent Bell Starring: Lauren Cohen, Rupert Evans, & James Russell. This modern gothic thriller takes us down a winding path, with a creepy doll and even creepier premise. A local favourite for sure, The Boy was filmed completely in Victoria, BC at the famed Craigdarroch Castle. Scare-O-Meter Ratings: Julia - 5.5 Tasha - 5 Jack-O-Lantern Ratings: Tasha - 2.5 Julia - 2.5 Cons...

09-16
27:18

Episode 117 - Horror Of Dracula, and the billowing cape...

Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 1958 Hammer Classic, Horror of Dracula. Directed by: Terence Fisher Starring: Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, Carol Marsh, Marissa Stribling, & Michael Gough. For this week’s episode we are wrapping up our second installment of Vampire February with the first Dracula film in technicolour! It was also the first of many Dracula films starring Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing. Scare-O-Meter Ratings: Tasha - 3 out of 10 Julia - 3...

02-24
20:24

Episode 89 - Killer Klowns from Outer Space, don't store your cotton candy like that!

Join us for an in depth discussion an analysis of the 1988 horror comedy: Killer Klowns from Outer Space Directed by: Stephen Chiodo Starring: Grant Cramer, Suzanne Snyder, John Allen Nelson, and John Vernon Things take an unconventional turn for the third instalment of our aliens themed month. There will be spoilers ahead for this cult classic - including what's really in that bag of popcorn. Scare-O-Meter Ratings: Tasha - 2 skulls Julia - 2 skulls Jack-O-Lantern Ratings: Julia - 2 out of...

08-19
22:40

Episode 88 - Alien, the one and only...

Join us for an in depth discussion an analysis of the iconic 1979 Sci-Fi / Horror: Alien Directed by: Ridley Scott Starring: Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, John Hurt, & Ian Holm - and special mention to Jonesy the cat The second film of our aliens themed month - there will be spoilers ahead for this first film in the Alien franchise and also some of it's sequels. So if you haven't seen Prometheus yet maybe give this episode a save and come back. Scare-O-Meter Ratings: Tasha - 6.5 skull...

08-12
33:23

Episode 87 - Signs, and a 10 gallon hat...

Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2002 Sci-Fi Thriller, Signs Directed by: M Night Shamalan Starring: Mel Gibson, Joaquin Phoenix, Rory Caulkin, & Abigail Breslin. Our first film of the month is a classic Alien/UFO film from the early 2000's and starts our theme off for the month with a bang (of low brass...) and might even make your pull out your tin foil hats. *Spoiler Alert* - Full synopsis and behind the scenes morcels included. Scare-o-meter Ratings:&nbs...

08-05
33:56

Episode 86 - The Mist, a King's take on humanity

Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2007 Stephen King adaptation of the Science-Ficiton horror film, The Mist. Directed by: Frank Darabond. Starring: Thomas Jane, Laurie Holden, Toby Jones, Marcia Gay Harden, Jeffrey DeMunn, Alexa Davalos & Frances Sterhagen. Our final film for this month is a bleak look at the state of humanity through an end of the world scenario chalk full of otherwordly creatures. *Spoiler Alert* - Full synopsis and behind the scenes m...

07-29
33:55

Episode 85 - The Cell

Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2000 Science Fiction-Thriller, The Cell. Directed by: Tarsem Singh Starring: Jennifer Lopez, Vincent D'Onofrio, Vince Vaughn, & Jake Weber. Our third film for this month is a techinicolour trip into the mind of a serial killer... *Spoiler Alert* - Full synopsis and behind the scenes morcels included. Scare-o-meter Ratings: Tasha - 4 skulls Julia - 4 skulls Jack-o-lantern Ratings: Julia - 2 out of 5 Tasha - ...

07-23
32:23

Episode 84 - Gothika, the ultimate distracted driving PSA...

Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2003 supernatural psychological horror-thriller, Gothika. Directed by: Mathieu Kassovitz Starring: Halle Berry, Robert Downie Jr, Penelope Cruz, Charles Dutton, Bernard Hill, & John Carroll Lynch. Our second film for this month is chalked full of a-list stars, a creepy gothic asylum, and a ghost... *Spoiler Alert* - Full synopsis and behind the scenes morcels included. **Trigger Warning** - Some discussion of sexual assa...

07-15
25:02

Episode 83 - House of Wax, "...That's Hot!"

Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2005 remake of the 1953 horror film, House of Wax. Directed by: Jaume Collet-Serra Starring: Elisha Cuthbert, Chad Michael Murray, Jared Padalecki, Paris Hilton, John Abrahams, & Robert Ri'chard. There was a really "special" era in the early-mid 2000's where horror wasn't quite sure what direction to go, which gave us one of the gems that we're starting with for our 2000's theme this month. The post Y2K modern computer age was a time...

07-08
31:31

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