Sorry its late!A joyful song, a missing girl, and a village that never stops smiling—until the flames rise. We head to Summerisle for a spirited, scene-by-scene dive into The Wicker Man, exploring how folk ritual, music, and community tu...

We close out our bonus episodes on V/H/S 1, with our discussion on 10/31/98 and a ranking of all the segments. I hope you have enjoyed our bonus episodes this year and look for our commentary track covering Halloween 3 on Halloween!We wo...

Start with a bottle on a bridge, end with a symbol carved into fate. We took The Empty Man for what it is—a detective story that slowly dissolves into cosmic horror—and followed it down every corridor of cult logic, black posters, and whispered...

This week's bonus episode we are covering Joe Swanberg's segment in V/H/S. More bad boys.

A mother who builds perfect little worlds. A family that can’t speak plainly without tearing open wounds. A coven that’s been patient for decades. Hereditary still gnaws at us because it splices private pain with public ritual—and then shows ho...

This dude is like Glitchy and stuff. We discuss the 3rd segment of the first V/H/S film. Give us a listen!We would love to hear from you! Send us an email and maybe it will be read on the podcast! werecommendmailbag@gmail.comTo q...

This week we are discussing the hit horror film, LONGLEGS. Listen as we dive into this dark and ominous hellscape that Osgood Perkins has created. We dive into some behind the scene facts and discuss the brilliant per performance by Nic Cage.

This week's Bonus episode we are discussing the segment Second Honeymoon from V/H/S 1! Its directed by Ti West! So it's fitting that it's the same release week as The House of the Devil. Give us a listen!We would love to hear ...

Ti West's "The House of the Devil" isn't just a horror film—it's a time machine. This meticulously crafted throwback to 1980s horror transports viewers to an era when satanic panic gripped America and VHS rentals determined weekend plans. Shot ...

Bonus episode!!!Ever wondered what happens when bad boys meet something truly terrifying? "Amateur Night," the opening segment of the cult horror anthology V/H/S, answers that question with blood-curdling efficiency.We wou...

Deep in the silent Swedish forests, ancient horrors still dwell. When four friends embark on a hiking trip to honor their fallen companion, what begins as a healing journey rapidly descends into a waking nightmare that none could have anticipat...

"Brains!" That iconic cry from The Return of the Living Dead forever changed zombie mythology and created a trope that persists to this day. But what makes this 1985 cult classic truly revolutionary goes far beyond just hungry zombies with a pa...

Jackie Chan redefined action cinema with 1985's Police Story, a film that transcends mere entertainment to become a masterclass in physical performance and stunt work. As Inspector Ka-Kui, he delivers a perfect blend of comedy and death-defying...

What happens when the most celebrated news anchor in San Diego faces his greatest challenge yet – sharing the spotlight with a woman? Will Ferrell's legendary comedy about a 1970s news team confronting changing gender dynamics continues to spar...

When a mysterious metal giant crashes near a small Maine town during the height of Cold War paranoia, nine-year-old Hogarth Hughes discovers something extraordinary – a robot with the soul of a gentle giant. Their unlikely friendship forms the ...

In 1987, director Sam Raimi took his low-budget horror hit and transformed it into something entirely unexpected – a blood-soaked slapstick comedy that would redefine an entire genre. Evil Dead 2 isn't just a sequel; it's a reinvention that dia...

A nameless trailer that crashed into theaters during Transformers screenings became the talk of the internet overnight. Just a date—1-18-08—and fleeting glimpses of destruction in Manhattan. That viral marketing campaign launched Cloverfield in...

What happens when ordinary people mistakenly believe they're caught in an international espionage thriller? The Coen Brothers' "Burn After Reading" answers this question with darkly hilarious results.A stellar ensemble cast including Fr...

What would you do if you encountered another version of yourself? A version who made different choices? This question forms the haunting core of Coherence, a brilliant low-budget sci-fi thriller that proves exceptional storytelling requires ima...

What makes a family? Is it shared DNA, shared history, or something more complex and fragile? Wes Anderson's masterpiece "The Royal Tenenbaums" delves deep into this question through the lens of a once-brilliant family now fractured by disappoi...

Christopher Nolan's "Dunkirk" reinvents the war film genre by stripping away traditional narrative elements and focusing instead on pure survival. Through a masterful interweaving of three timelines – one week on the beach, one day at sea, and ...

Our episode covering Dunkirk will be out Monday afternoon. SORRY!

Step into the dizzying world of Alfred Hitchcock's psychological masterpiece as we unravel the twisted layers of "Vertigo" - a film that revolutionized cinema while exposing the dangerous depths of obsession.Whether you're a dedicated c...

"Say Anything" isn't just another 80s teen romance—it's the definitive coming-of-age story that perfectly captures that pivotal moment when high school ends and real life begins.Ready to revisit this timeless classic or experience it fo...

Weddings, heartbreak, and finding love in the most unexpected places—The Wedding Singer takes us back to 1985, where Robbie Hart (Adam Sandler) dreams of rock stardom but settles for being the most entertaining wedding singer in Richfield, New ...