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The Evil Dead (1981)

We're kicking off Evil Dead month with the classic that started it all. In this episode, we discuss the greatness of Bruce Campbell and Sam Raimi, while looking back on the film's arduous shoot.

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Scream VI (2023)

Ghostface has finally made it to the big city, but is he really any different? Michael and Eliza discuss that, whether or not New York City was used properly as the setting, if Sidney's absence was impactful, the killer's reveal, and of course, the rules.

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Scream (1996)

We kick off our journey to Scream VI with the film that revived the slasher genre. We talk horror's status in the mainstream in the 90s, behind the scenes drama, video stores and more. Is this Eliza's favorite movie that has been covered on the podcast?

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Sick (2022)

Before Michael and Eliza tackle the Scream franchise, they check out Kevin Williamson's latest feature, which is set during the height of the coronavirus pandemic, but does the film handle it well?

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The Burning (1981)

This week, we talk the first movie Harvey Weinstein ever produced, and boy does it show. We compare it to Friday the 13th and its cast, as it bears many similarities. 

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Friday the 13th (1980)

Yes, that's right -- we're heading to Camp Crystal Lake for Eliza's first foray into the iconic slasher franchise. HAPPY FRIDAY THE 13TH!

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Black Christmas (1974)

Michael and Eliza conclude the holiday season with Bob Clark's best Christmas movie! The obscene phone calls weigh on Michael's patience, while Eliza finds them to be consistently upsetting throughout. 

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Deadly Games AKA Dial Code Santa Claus (1989)

Michael and Eliza clash over this soon-to-be-cult classic, as Michael believes it to be ahead of its time, and he thinks it's even better than the movie it is often compared to: Home Alone. Eliza finds that notion to be preposterous. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CHRISTMAS!

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Child’s Play

This week, Eliza meets the serial killing doll, Chucky! Michael breaks down the arduous production of the movie and the inception of Chucky. 

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Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984)

Does this Christmas slasher hold up after all these years? Eliza and Michael discuss that and more in their first Christmas themed episode.

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Lake Mungo

Michael and Eliza get spooked by their first found footage film on the podcast. They discuss the similarities this film has with Twin Peaks, the film's mysterious director and the sadness that comes along with hiding oneself from the world.

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Suspiria (1977)

Michael and Eliza discuss Dario Argento's career-defining work, 1977's Suspiria. Eliza finds one of the most brutal scenes in cinema history funny, which disturbs Michael, and an uninvited guest appears!

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Trick ‘r Treat (2007)

Eliza and Michael discuss one of the 21st century's best Halloween movies this week. Does this film embody the spirit of Halloween better than any other film?

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Halloween Ends

Michael and Eliza are shocked how much they enjoy Halloween Ends after lambasting Halloween Kills, but the duo argue over the logic of Allyson and Corey's relationship.

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Halloween Kills

In this episode, Michael expresses his disdain for David Gordon Green’s second movie in his Halloween trilogy, and Eliza deals with it as well as she can.

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Halloween (2018)

In this episode, Michael and Eliza discuss if David Gordon-Green, Danny McBride and company do the Shape justice.

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Halloween II (1981)

This is a special bonus episode, as Eliza and Michael make a quick stop at Haddonfield Memorial before diving into David Gordon-Green's Halloween trilogy. Does it live up to John Carpenter's 1978 masterpiece for Eliza?

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