Straight Chilling: Horror Movie Review

Gigantic alligators swarm around a young woman and her father as floodwaters engulf their home. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss how to properly wrestle a gator, what caliber bullet is best to shoot at a hurricane, and how the University of Florida really does prepare you for anything in Alex Aja’s creature feature, Crawl (2019).   Show Notes: Housekeeping (5:05) Back of the Box/Recommendations (15:05) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (20:45) Rotten Tomatoes (62:15) Trivia (70:45) Cooter of the Week (80:25) What We’ve Been Watching (84:25)   Connect with us: Support us on Patreon Website Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Shop

A brother and sister uncover a terrifying ritual at the secluded home of their new foster mother. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss Sally Hawkins, Australian horror, and the Philippou brothers' sophomore feature, Bring Her Back (2025).   Show Notes: Housekeeping (5:45) Back of the Box/Recommendations (13:55) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (20:15) Rotten Tomatoes (82:57) Cooter of the Week (92:15)   Connect with us: Support us on Patreon Website Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Shop

Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back. On this week’s episode… The crew is joined by Caitlin from Plug It Up to discuss 12 bar blues, how to properly fry catfish, and Ryan Coogler’s smash hit vampire flick, Sinners (2025).   Show Notes: Housekeeping (5:33) Back of the Box/Recommendations (11:38) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (15:48) Rotten Tomatoes (80:30) Trivia (87:05) Cooter of the Week (96:55) What We’ve Been Watching (103:35) Hotline Scream: (110:15)   Connect with us: Support us on Patreon Website Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Shop

A surprise birthday prank takes a turn for the worse when a popular social media duo must face the terrifying reality of the aftermath. On this week’s episode… The crew is joined by friend and filmmaker Franklin Ritch as we discuss practical jokes, do it yourself filmmaking, and Curry Barker’s breakout YouTube film, Milk & Serial (2024).   Show Notes: Housekeeping (9:55) Back of the Box/Recommendations (12:40) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (19:20) Rotten Tomatoes (76:14) Cooter of the Week (82:00) What We’ve Been Watching (87:30) Hotline Scream: (96:18)   Connect with us: Support us on Patreon Website Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Shop

Plagued by a recurring violent nightmare, a college student returns home to find the one person who can break the cycle and save her family from the horrific fate that inevitably awaits them. On this bonus episode...  Enjoy an example of the content available on our Patreon as Bob reviews the sixth installment in the Final Destination franchise!   Connect with us: Support us on Patreon Website Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Shop

A bride’s wedding night takes a sinister turn when her eccentric new in-laws force her to take part in a terrifying game. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss Samara Weaving, in-law horror stories, and Radio Silence’s breakout hit, Ready or Not (2019).   Show Notes: Housekeeping (5:28) Back of the Box/Recommendations (9:07) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (14:25) Rotten Tomatoes (60:55) Trivia (66:45) Cooter of the Week (80:00) What We’ve Been Watching (85:42) Hotline Scream: (93:35)   Connect with us: Support us on Patreon Website Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Shop

An adventurer who’s been inflicted by a deadly curse during a previous expedition to Thailand goes back to battle an evil sorcerer, his tribal army, and his evil curses. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss martial arts, blood hexes, and exactly how many juiced children it takes to perform a ghost nursing ritual in, The Seventh Curse (1986).   Show Notes: Housekeeping (3:50) Back of the Box/Recommendations (12:20) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (17:50) Rotten Tomatoes (63:05) Cooter of the Week (66:50) What We’ve Been Watching (73:47) Hotline Scream: (84:50)   Connect with us: Support us on Patreon Website Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Shop

A teenage boy is haunted in his dreams by a deceased child murderer, Freddy Krueger, who is out to possess him in order to continue his reign of terror in the real world. On this week’s episode… We're joined by Ed Larson from Last Podcast on the Left as we discuss the irreplaceable Robert Englund, the first male scream queen, and the sequel to one of the most beloved horror movies of all time, A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge (1985).   Show Notes: Housekeeping (5:50) Back of the Box/Recommendations (13:20) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (22:10) Rotten Tomatoes (65:53) Trivia (70:35) Cooter of the Week (77:48) What We’ve Been Watching (83:56)   Connect with us: Support us on Patreon Website Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Shop

An ominous note finds it’s way to a 1980’s post office, connecting a dead mail investigator and a kidnapped keyboard technician. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss classic synthesizers, the dedication of the USPS, and the refreshingly original horror flick, Dead Mail (2025).   Show Notes: Housekeeping (4:30) Back of the Box/Recommendations (8:20) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (15:00) Rotten Tomatoes (67:25) Cooter of the Week (72:05) What We’ve Been Watching (78:50)   Connect with us: Support us on Patreon Website Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Shop

Randy and Bob checked into the Overlook Film Festival this year... perhaps they've always been there? It comes as no surprise one of the best genre festivals of the past decade lined up over 40 fantastic horror and sci-fi films. In addition, they threw some amazing parties, hosted panels, Q&A's, immersive games, trivia, and anniversary screenings.  On this special episode... Tune in for spoiler free reviews of Drop, Dead Lover, Ick, Ash, Good Boy, Abraham's Boys, Clown in a Cornfield, It Ends, Frewaka, and more!   Connect with us: Support us on Patreon Website Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Shop