On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan turn the key for THE MONKEY (2025)! Is Osgood Perkins back with another hit? Is there enough carnage to please gore-or hounds? And, what does this and MALIGNANT have in common? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer (00:04:00) Synops…

On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan set their sights on THE GORGE (2025)! Was this the perfect way to cap off our Valentine's? Would we have rathered this were only a romcom? And, what's scarier: the gorge or this runtime!? 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…

On our SIXTH ANNIVERSARY episode, the squad is infected with nostalgia; reminiscing on six years of the show and reviewing YOUR pick, 28 DAYS LATER (2002). Can we make it thirty seconds into the show without a dick joke? After years of recording, do some of us resemble zombies, ourselves? And, did this movie enrage some of us too much to have a civ…

On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan get in the mood with HEART EYES (2025)! Does this new Valentine's horror rival MY BLOODY VALENTINE? Is the chemistry between the two leads palpable? And, are there enough kills to appease the slasher sickos in the audience? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: T…

PATREON PICKS return with a vengeance with Horror Hound James' pick, I SAW THE DEVIL (2010)! Does this film manage to make the truly horrifying beautiful? Is Lee Byung-hun an unabashed heartthrob? And, is there a difference between a horrific movie and a horror movie? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: The…

On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton, Gill, & Rowan check out some date night horror with COMPANION (2025)! Was this January release made for us? Is Sophie Thatcher's performance a little too robotic? And, is Jack Quaid every woman's nightmare? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Tr…

The squad ascends to a higher state of being with Mike's pick, ALTERED STATES (1980)! Is this a Ken Russell masterpiece? Can Gill explain the complex themes to us or is it just all vibes? And, is there any way that this isn't Joe Rogan's favourite movie!? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:…

On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan take a bite out of the latest Blumhouse release, WOLF MAN! Has Leigh Whannell revitalized the Universal Monsters? Did some of the jump scares get us? And, after seeing the movie, was the internet's hatred of the creature design warranted? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SL…

The squad crashes head-on into Rowan's pick, ALIEN 3 (1992)! Was this movie's production or our podcast recording more effectively sabotaged? What'd we think of 'The Dragon' Xenomorph? And, does anyone know if we're discussing the theatrical cut, assembly cut, or special edition? Asking for a friend. Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, …

2024 IS NO MORE. It's time to take a look at THE YEAR AHEAD! In this special episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan are back to break down all of 2025's upcoming horror releases! What are we anticipating? What are we dreading? And, what is Blumhouse doing releasing ALL of those movies!? Films discussed include: WOLF MAN, THE MONKEY, SINNERS, 28 YEA…

The squad rings in the new year with Colton's found footage pick, LAKE MUNGO (2008)! Is there more to this one than meets the eye? Did its "mockumentary" filmmaking fool us? And, has Rowan finally been won over by this oft-hated horror subgenre? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Wha…

On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton, Rowan, & Gill writhe with pleasure at the release of Robert Eggers' NOSFERATU! Is this Eggers' most technically proficient film, yet? Does this score make us want to invest in some real estate of our own? And, most importantly, was the Count's new look seductive enough for Gill? Tune in to find out if we gave…

Strap in for a jam-packed episode of NOW SLAYING where Colton & Rowan cover 12 horror releases they missed this year! What film is Colton heralding as this year's THE WITCH? Has Rowan decided on the definitive background movie to throw on at a party? And, when did the guys become such pearl-clutchers over a bit of gore? Films discussed include: TER…

The squad returns with a naughty Holiday pick, KRAMPUS (2015)! Does the creature designs succeed in making Christmas spooky? Can a sophomore effort reach the greatness of TRICK R' TREAT? Or, are you better off watching one of the dozen other Krampus films on Tubi to get your fill? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLEIGH…

The squad's holidays come early with Gill's not-so-festive pick, INSIDE (2007)! Did the New French Extremism make Rowan's heart grow three sizes? Is the nonsense in the last half enough to land this on the naughty list? And, what more can we ask for than a CGI baby?! Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Them…

The squad vamps on about Mike's pick, DAUGHTERS OF DARKNESS (1971)! Has Gill been waiting her whole damn life to review a lesbian vampire movie? Is this "style over substance" or does that even matter? And… HOW ABOUT THAT SCORE!? 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 Consum…

NOW SLAYING RETURNS with Colton & Rowan discussing SMILE 2 & HERETIC! Did SMILE 2 dance its way to the top of our 2024 lists? Was Hugh Grant born to play the villainous psycho in HERETIC? And, what's scarier to Colton: theological debates or workplace injury? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Smile 2: The…

The squad is joined by film critic Willow Catelyn Maclay to discuss Rowan's pick, A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 3: DREAM WARRIORS (1987)! Is this the highlight of the series? Should every horror movie have a metal soundtrack? And, what do we think of Freddy's comedic era? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: The…

The squad joins The Cult of Thorn and celebrates the year's festivities with HALLOWEEN: THE CURSE OF MICHAEL MYERS (1995)! There's no way a franchise can go off the rails in its sixth instalment, right? Was this a proper goodbye to Dr. Loomis? And, what was Paul Rudd thinking!? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHA…

Colton holds his breath as the squad discusses his pick, DON'T BREATHE (2016)! Was this a successful follow up to Fede's EVIL DEAD remake? How great is that sound design? And two words: TURKEY. BASTER. 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…

The squad invites drag performer Nicole (AKA Mia Moore) to practise some witchcraft with Gill's pick, THE CRAFT (1996)! What about this film gives it such cult status? Is this the playbook to Gill's youth? And, just HOW 90s is this cast!? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) What We Be…

On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton, Rowan, & Coltwan devour a side of shrimp and discuss the new body horror experience, THE SUBSTANCE! Did this movie pump it up? Is "Coralie" the new Cronenberg? And, what were the moments nasty enough to make us wince? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (0…

On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Rowan & Gill speak about Blumhouse's remake of SPEAK NO EVIL! Does the remake hold up to the original? Is this another unhinged James McAvoy performance? And, have these two ever been further apart on a film? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer …

The squad pieces together their thoughts on Horror Hound Trevor's PATREON PICK, FRANKENSTEIN (1931)! Just what makes this a stone cold classic? How did they bring such an iconic monster to life? And, does anyone dare to say that this was just mid? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) W…

On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Rowan & Gill reflect on the importance of family with A24's THE FRONT ROOM! Is this a horror movie or more of a true-to-life thriller? Can these other Eggers brothers live up to Robert? And, a rant in the middle of the review about the youth in movie theatres? WHY NOT!? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY,…

On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Rowan & Gill travel to the afterlife to talk BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE! Is Tim Burton so back? Can Micheal Keaton recapture the magic of his original performance? And, do we have another franchise juggernaut on our hands? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:0…

On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Rowan & Gill bend to the algorithm and discuss Blumhouse's AFRAID! Is this a cautionary tale for the future of AI? Has Blumhouse finally made another horror banger? And, just how many plots will this movie not finish? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00)…

The squad gets obscure without Colton by viewing Mike's pick, I'M DANGEROUS TONIGHT (1990)! Can Tobe Hooper raise this past being just a TV movie? Is this the most fun Dee Walace has ever had? And, what lengths did we have to go to even find a copy to watch!? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro …

On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton, Rowan, & Gill lace up their Reebok high tops and race to theatres for the latest release in the "Alien" franchise, ALIEN: ROMULUS! Did it live up to fan expectations? Was there enough gore on display for a Fede film? Or, is this Disney-fication the death of the franchise as we know it?Tune in to find out if w…

The squad continues to celebrate (or loathe) JAWGUST with Colton's pick, LAKE PLACID (1999)! Did this attempt at a 90s JAWS work? Does this film hate women? And, do we sense some sexual tension between the boys!? 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 Picke…

On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan venture to the Alps to checkout Neon's latest, CUCKOO! Were we along for the ride or were the twists a little too… Cuckoo? Is this one of the oddest monsters we've seen in recent memory? And, who gave the better performance: Dan Stevens or Clive Owen? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKA…

This time on NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan cover all exits with M. Night's latest, TRAP! Is this the ultimate girl dad horror movie? Did the trailer set us up for disappointment? Or, has Shyamalan finally won Rowan over? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer (00:03:40) Synopsis (0…

The squad makes waves as they discuss the ICONIC creature feature, JAWS (1975)! Has anyone heard of this "Spielberg" guy? Do sharks deserve all the hate they get? And, is watching this on your phone while riding the bus the ultimate way to enjoy a summer blockbuster!? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: The…

The squad lace up & go to dance school with Luca Guadagnino’s remake of, SUSPIRIA (2018)! Was Colton COMPLETELY OKAY with the run time of this film? Does it live up to the original classic? And, did Rowan really break a 5 year streak!? 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 …

On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton, Mike, & Gill investigate Oz Perkins' highly anticipated, LONGLEGS! Does the film live up to its marketing campaign? Is this a mystery we wanted to solve? And, is another unhinged Nic Cage performance the only way to get Mike on a Now Slaying? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!…

The squad get back to doing a PATREON PICK, with Dan's choice, THE TAKING OF DEBORAH LOGAN (2014)! Should Mike have judged this book by it's cover? Does this found footage film win over the haters? And, was the whole point of this pick to torture Gill? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:…

On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan soak in the conclusion to Ti West's trilogy with MAXXXINE (2024)! Did they save the best for last? Or, did they get it all wrong? And wait… Why did Gill crash the party when we were so close to the end!? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00…

The squad gets psychedelic and discusses Mike’s musical pick of BELLADONNA OF SADNESS (1973)! Is there shades of Pink Floyd’s The Wall here? Does the animation still hold up? How well does this pair with a Denny’s breakfast? 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?/…

Colton & Rowan are back with another DOUBLE FEATURE! This time, the guys are checking out THE EXORCISM & A QUIET PLACE: DAY ONE (2024)! Does Russell Crowe deliver some early 2000s scares? Can a prequel recreate the magic of the original? And did either of these films WOW us? Tune in to find out if we gave these films a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAP…

In this very special episode for PRIDE MONTH, Rowan interviews Gill, Mike & special guest Willow Catelyn Maclay to discuss the importance of horror to the LGBTQ+ experience and how their respective communities relate to them. They also give everyone their top 5 picks for pride! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Gill Interview (00:00:47) Willow Inter…

The squad rounds off PRIDE MONTH by covering the cult classic, THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW (1975)! What is the one circumstance that Gill would give herself to Tim Curry? What are our favourite and least favourite songs? And, what does this movie mean to queer canon? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Th…

On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan check out Ishana Night Shyamalan's debut film, THE WATCHERS (2024)! Does Ishana continue the Shyamalan tradition of twist endings? Did we like the inclusion of Irish folklore? Or, was this barely even a horror movie? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/In…

The squad kicks off PRIDE MONTH by getting creepy… Pasta, that is! As we're covering Jane Schoenbrun's WE'RE ALL GOING TO THE WORLD'S FAIR (2021)! Does this film have a deeper message or is it just a vibe? Have we found the strongest soundtrack since IT FOLLOWS? And, can the boomers on 'cast relate to the youngins' time on the Internet? Tune in to …

Mike takes his birthday off, so the squad invites Anthony Nicastro back to play a game of BODIES BODIES BODIES (2022)! Is the music in this daddy as fuck? Can this whodunnit hold up on multiple viewings? Did we ruin the month Colton had been waiting for?! Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:…

Colton & Rowan try to remain positive while discussing THE STRANGERS: CHAPTER 1 (2024)! Does this film have anything unique to say? Will this disturb people as much as the original? And, did a hate crime occur during Colton's screening?! Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer (00…

The squad starts MAY24 without resident A24 bro Colton and discusses IN FABRIC (2018)! How divided will everyone be about this film? Is this pretentious or just pure cinema? And did Colton miss this one on purpose? 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 Pic…

Rowan and Gill do it for the Gen Z astrology babies by discussing new teen horror film TAROT (2024)! Can this do justice to the legacy of 90s horror films? Does this film understand the difference between tarot and horoscopes? And, could Rowan see anything in this damn film? Tune in to find out if we gave these films a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAP…

Rowan takes over hosting duties and is joined by Gill for a streaming DOUBLE FEATURE of INFESTED and HUMANE! Is this the year for fantastic feature debuts? Does Infested have Rowan giddy for the upcoming Evil Dead? And, does Gill think Caitlin Cronenberg lives up to the family name? Tune in to find out if we gave these films a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SL…

The squad embraces the chaos of APRIL GHOULS and ends the month with a BIGGGG pick—TROLL (1986)! Is this non-ironically the best Harry Potter movie? How is the cast this stacked? And what about THAT musical number?! 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 Pi…

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,…