Straight Chilling: Horror Movie Review

Frankenstein (1931) Dr. Henry Frankenstein is obsessed with assembling a living being from parts of several exhumed corpses. The Invisible Man (1933) A scientist finds a way to become invisible, but in doing so becomes murderously insane. The Wolf Man (1941) Upon his return to his father's estate, aristocrat Larry Talbot meets a beautiful woman, attends a mystical carnival and uncovers a horrifying curse. On this week's episode… Join the crew as we celebrate Halloween by discussing 3 absolutely classic Universal monster movies! Show Notes: Housekeeping (6:00) Back of the Box/Recommendations (13:10) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (20:30) Rotten Tomatoes (56:58) Trivia (1:03:40) Back of the Box/Recommendations (1:11:58) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (1:16:25) Rotten Tomatoes (1:47:40) Trivia (1:54:05) Back of the Box/Recommendations (1:58:30) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (2:04:20) Rotten Tomatoes (2:43:23) Trivia (2:47:22) Cooter of the Week (2:53:51) Connect with us: Support us on Patreon Website Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Shop

A Halloween anthology provides 5 intertwining tales: a principal’s dark secret, a virgin looking for her first time, a group of kids pull a prank, a woman who loathes Halloween doesn’t respect the rules, and an old man’s dark past returns to visit him. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss horny ass werewolves, an adorable Halloween mascot, and potentially the best horror anthology of all time, Trick ‘r Treat (2007). Show Notes: Housekeeping (4:20) Back of the Box/Recommendations (14:25) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (20:55) Rotten Tomatoes (76:00) Trivia (83:37) Cooter of the Week (90:10) Hotline Scream: (100:15) Connect with us: Support us on Patreon Website Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Shop

After an odd, new medical student arrives on campus, a dedicated local and his girlfriend become involved in bizarre experiments centering around the re-animation of dead tissue. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss Jeffrey Combs, Barbara Crampton, and one of the greatest horror comedies of all time, Re-Animator (1985). Show Notes: Housekeeping (4:10) Back of the Box/Recommendations (11:50) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (19:00) Rotten Tomatoes (69:42) Trivia (76:40) Cooter of the Week (81:05) What We’ve Been Watching (84:28) Hotline Scream: (95:35) Connect with us: Support us on Patreon Website Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Shop

A collection of Halloween themed videotapes unleashes a series of twisted, blood-soaked tales, turning trick or treat into a struggle for survival. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss found footage horror, Halloween anthologies, and the beautiful blend of the two in, V/H/S/Halloween (2025). Show Notes: Housekeeping (4:30) Back of the Box/Recommendations (12:20) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (17:35) Rotten Tomatoes (93:55) Cooter of the Week (102:11) What We’ve Been Watching (109:50) Hotline Scream: (128:15) Connect with us: Support us on Patreon Website Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Shop

While on the Trans-Siberian Express, an anthropologist and his rival must contain the threat posed by his cargo. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, and the terrors of traveling by train in, Horror Express (1972). Show Notes: Housekeeping (4:00) Back of the Box/Recommendations (17:30) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (22:28) Rotten Tomatoes (68:10) Trivia (73:00) Cooter of the Week (75:40) Hotline Scream: (82:25) Connect with us: Support us on Patreon Website Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Shop

A mysterious new shop opens in a small town which always seems to stock the deepest desires of each shopper, with a price far heavier than expected. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss Stephen King adaptations, Ed Harris, and a plethora of pranks in, Needful Things (1993). Show Notes: Housekeeping (6:00) Back of the Box/Recommendations (15:10) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (23:00) Rotten Tomatoes (75:30) Trivia (84:30) Cooter of the Week (90:10) Hotline Scream: (98:12) Connect with us: Support us on Patreon Website Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Shop

Seven of the most legendary horror-comedy shorts made from the world’s best genre filmmakers. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss sentient shopping carts, why metal heads cant follow simple instructions, and what lengths women will go to in order to meet Johnny Depp in, Hellarious (2019). Show Notes: Housekeeping (4:10) Back of the Box/Recommendations (15:30) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (22:35) Rotten Tomatoes (77:30) Cooter of the Week (82:00) What We’ve Been Watching (88:15) Hotline Scream: (100:45) Connect with us: Support us on Patreon Website Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Shop

Are you a horror fan living in the southeast? Get ready to celebrate all things horror on March 13 and 14 2026 in Jacksonville, FL. On this special episode… Bob interviews the Creative Director and Executive Director of the upcoming Jacksonville Horror Film Festival. Jacksonville Horror Film Festival Links: Buy Tickets Submit your film Instagram

Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren take on one last terrifying case involving mysterious entities they must confront. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss the Smurl haunting, how to craft a good scare, and the conclusion to one of the most profitable horror franchises of all time, The Conjuring: Last Rites (2025). Show Notes: Housekeeping (5:40) Back of the Box/Recommendations (16:05) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (21:10) Rotten Tomatoes (72:40) Cooter of the Week (81:25) What We’ve Been Watching (87:45) Hotline Scream: (101:35) Connect with us: Support us on Patreon Website Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Shop

On this very special episode, Andy discusses everything he watched at the Fantastia Film Festival! Connect with us: Support us on Patreon Website Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Shop

Three young people on a road trip prank a truck driver on their new CB radio. When the trucker turns out to be more than just a spooky disembodied voice they must fight for their lives. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss the late Paul Walker, highway horror, and Ted Levine’s iconic voice in, Joy Ride (2001). Show Notes: Housekeeping (5:20) Back of the Box/Recommendations (14:50) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (21:50) Rotten Tomatoes (69:15) Trivia (77:02) Cooter of the Week (81:35) What We’ve Been Watching (89:30) Hotline Scream: (98:22) Connect with us: Support us on Patreon Website Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Shop

A brilliant painter facing the worst creative block of her life turns to anything she can to complete her masterpiece. In an attempt to complete her work before her gallery opening she spirals into a hallucinatory hell-scape of drugs, sex, and murder in the sleazy underbelly of Los Angeles. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss blood orgies, how hard art is, and the pains of addiction in Joe Begos’ neon soaked film, Bliss (2019). Show Notes: Housekeeping (4:50) Back of the Box/Recommendations (11:55) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (20:20) Rotten Tomatoes (63:50) Cooter of the Week (70:58) What We’ve Been Watching (79:46) Hotline Scream: (89:45) Connect with us: Support us on Patreon Website Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Shop

Popcorn Frights Film Festival is one of the best genre festivals out there and they celebrated their 11th year in frightful fashion. On this special episode... Bob talks about going down to Ft. Lauderdale to experience Popcorn Frights for the first time. Be sure to give them some love and check out their future programming here: Popcorn Frights Connect with us: Support us on Patreon Website Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Shop

A fisherman and his crew are targeted by a killer whale seeking vengeance for the death of its mate. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss super smart fish, revenge thrillers, and the Jaws rip-off, Orca (1977). Show Notes: Housekeeping (4:15) Back of the Box/Recommendations (9:15) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (16:00) Rotten Tomatoes (62:10) Trivia (70:30) Cooter of the Week (78:15) What We’ve Been Watching (83:35) Hotline Scream: (93:55) Connect with us: Support us on Patreon Website Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Shop

When all but one child from the same class mysteriously vanish on the same night at the exact same time, a community is left wondering who or what is behind their disappearance. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss Julia Garner, Josh Brolin, and Zach Cregger’s sophomore feature film, Weapons (2025). Show Notes: Housekeeping (4:17) Back of the Box/Recommendations (8:50) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (12:25) Rotten Tomatoes (77:20) Trivia (88:33) Cooter of the Week (90:52) What We’ve Been Watching (1:40:15) Hotline Scream: (1:51:30) Connect with us: Support us on Patreon Website Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Shop

Three high school friends gain superpowers after making an incredible discovery underground. Soon they find their lives spinning out of control and their bond tested as they embrace their darker side. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss found footage horror movies, super villain origins, and the surprise hit film, Chronicle (2012). Show Notes: Housekeeping (4:05) Back of the Box/Recommendations (12:10) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (18:55) Rotten Tomatoes (66:50) Trivia (76:00) Cooter of the Week (83:35) What We’ve Been Watching (91:35) Hotline Scream: (97:50) Connect with us: Support us on Patreon Website Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Shop

This movie features four ancient Japanese folktales with supernatural themes. All segments are based on stories collected and translated by Lafcadio Hearn in various books from the early 20 century. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss Japanese ghosts, ancient Samurai battles, and cursed tea in Masaki Kobayashi’s, Kwaidan (1964). Show Notes: Housekeeping (3:50) Back of the Box/Recommendations (9:55) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (17:40) Rotten Tomatoes (75:30) Trivia (84:22) Cooter of the Week (92:00) What We’ve Been Watching (96:00) Hotline Scream: (105:40) Connect with us: Support us on Patreon Website Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Shop

A group of friends are terrorized by a stalker who knows about a gruesome incident from their past. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss summer slashers, small seaside towns, and the latest legacy sequel to hit theaters, I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025). Show Notes: Housekeeping (5:18) Back of the Box/Recommendations (13:12) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (16:45) Rotten Tomatoes (70:00) Cooter of the Week (76:55) What We’ve Been Watching (83:52) Hotline Scream: (91:50) Connect with us: Support us on Patreon Website Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Shop

Justin and Andy discuss everything they watched at the Bucheon International Film Festival! Connect with us: Support us on Patreon Website Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Shop

In a violent future in Detroit, murdered police officer Alex Murphy is resurrected as Robocop, a powerful cyborg law enforcer. As he fights crime he begins to uncover memories of his past and seeks revenge on those that murdered him. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss Reaganomics, privatized police forces, and Paul Verhoeven’s, Robocop (1987). Show Notes: Housekeeping (4:45) Back of the Box/Recommendations (12:00) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (20:15) Rotten Tomatoes (75:55) Trivia (82:15) Cooter of the Week (91:40) What We’ve Been Watching (99:02) Connect with us: Support us on Patreon Website Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Shop