Straight Chilling: Horror Movie Review

Straight Chilling: Horror Movie Review, is a weekly horror podcast offering movie reviews, trivia, recommendations, and plenty of ridiculous bits. This podcast has you covered on all things horror!

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Yesterday · 1 hr 35 min
#591 – Pulse (2001)
Two groups of people discover evidence that suggests spirits are trying to invade the human world through the internet. On this week's episode… Join the Straight Chilling Crew as we discuss the Dead Internet, the loneliness epidemic, and Kiyoshi Kurosawa's classic horror film, Pulse (2001). Show Notes: Housekeeping (4:30) Back of the Box/Recommendations (10:25) Spoiler Warning/Full Review (18:50) Rotten Tomatoes (1:13:50) Trivia (1:20:37) Cooter of the Week (1:27:05) Connect with us: Support us on Patreon Website Instagram YouTube Shop E-mail: straightchillingpodcast@gmail.com Voicemail: 904-638-3231
July 29 · 1 hr 51 min
#590 – Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)
In 1935, Indiana Jones is tasked by Indian villagers with reclaiming a sacred stone stolen from them by a secret cult. On this week's episode… Join the Straight Chilling Crew as we discuss Harrison Ford, the genesis of the PG-13 rating, and Steven Spielberg's, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984). Show Notes: Housekeeping (3:25) Back of the Box/Recommendations (9:25) Spoiler Warning/Full Review (13:45) Rotten Tomatoes (1:04:08) Trivia (1:12:32) Cooter of the Week (1:19:40) What We've Been Watching (1:25:50) Hotline Scream (1:36:15) Connect with us: Support us on Patreon Website Instagram YouTube Shop E-mail: straightchillingpodcast@gmail.com Voicemail: 904-638-3231
July 24 · 55 min
Bucheon International Film Festival Recap (2026)
Justin returns to the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival and provides a rundown of all the amazing sights he's seen!
July 22 · 1 hr 49 min
#589 – Evil Dead Burn (2026)
After a woman loses her husband in a car accident, she mourns with her in-laws in their family house. Unbeknownst to her, a supernatural dagger has been discovered in the house awakening an ancient evil. On this week's episode… Join the Straight Chilling Crew as we discuss domestic deadite abuse, the horrors of in-laws, and the sixth film in the Evil Dead franchise, Evil Dead Burn (2026). Show Notes: Housekeeping (4:15) Back of the Box/Recommendations (11:35) Spoiler Warning/Full Review (15:15) Rotten Tomatoes (1:08:30) Cooter of the Week (1:17:55) What We've Been Watching (1:25:10) Hotline Scream (1:38:45) Connect with us: Support us on Patreon Website Instagram YouTube Shop E-mail: straightchillingpodcast@gmail.com Voicemail: 904-638-3231
July 20 · 33 min
Interview with Takashi Miike
Justin sits down with modern master Takashi Miike at the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival to discuss his legendary film career. Connect with us: Support us on Patreon Website Instagram YouTube Shop E-mail: straightchillingpodcast@gmail.com Voicemail: 904-638-3231
July 15 · 1 hr 55 min
#588 – Faces of Death (2026)
A woman working as a content moderator comes across a series of violent videos reproducing death scenes from an infamous 1978 cult film. On this week's episode… Join the Straight Chilling Crew as we discuss pre-internet viral videos, the command violence has on the attention economy, and lackluster content moderation in, Faces of Death (2026). Show Notes: Housekeeping (4:00) Back of the Box/Recommendations (10:20) Spoiler Warning/Full Review (15:15) Rotten Tomatoes (1:03:00) Trivia (1:10:05) Cooter of the Week (1:13:42) What We've Been Watching (1:21:15) Hotline Scream (1:41:47) Connect with us: Support us on Patreon Website Instagram YouTube Shop E-mail: straightchillingpodcast@gmail.com Voicemail: 904-638-3231
July 13 · 33 min
Interview with Damian McCarthy
Justin sits down with returning guest, writer-director Damian McCarthy at the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival to discuss his latest film, Hokum (2026) and much more! Connect with us: Support us on Patreon Website Instagram YouTube Shop E-mail: straightchillingpodcast@gmail.com Voicemail: 904-638-3231
July 8 · 1 hr 28 min
#587 – Nightcrawler (2014)
A petty thief desperate for work muscles his way into the world of crime journalism and becomes the star of his own story as he blurs the line between observer and participant. On this week's episode… Join the Straight Chilling Crew as we discuss the personification of capitalism, corporate speak, and the sensationalist 24 hour news cycle in, Nightcrawler (2014). Show Notes: Housekeeping (3:50) Back of the Box/Recommendations (12:12) Spoiler Warning/Full Review (17:15) Rotten Tomatoes (57:10) Trivia (1:06:58) Cooter of the Week (1:12:00) Hotline Scream (1:19:10) Connect with us: Support us on Patreon Website Instagram YouTube Shop E-mail: straightchillingpodcast@gmail.com Voicemail: 904-638-3231
July 6 · 26 min
Interview with Brea Grant
Justin sits down with multi-talented writer, director, actor Brea Grant at the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival to discuss her latest film, Grind (2026). Connect with us: Support us on Patreon Website Instagram YouTube Shop E-mail: straightchillingpodcast@gmail.com Voicemail: 904-638-3231
July 1 · 1 hr 59 min
#586 – Independence Day (1996)
The aliens are coming and their goal is to invade and destroy Earth. Fighting superior technology, mankind's best weapon is the will to survive. On this week's episode… Join the Straight Chilling Crew as we discuss Will Smith and Jeff Goldblum saving the human race, Randy Quaid's motivational butt probe, and President Bill Pullman in Roland Emmerich's classic alien invasion movie, Independence Day (1996). Show Notes: Housekeeping (4:00) Back of the Box/Recommendations (13:00) Spoiler Warning/Full Review (20:30) Rotten Tomatoes (1:15:35) Trivia (1:20:12) Cooter of the Week (1:31:50) What We've Been Watching (1:40:15) Hotline Scream (1:49:12) Connect with us: Support us on Patreon Website Instagram YouTube Shop E-mail: straightchillingpodcast@gmail.com Voicemail: 904-638-3231
June 24 · 1 hr 59 min
#585 – Lost Highway (1997)
Anonymous videotapes begin appearing at a house in the Hollywood Hills. Events escalate and become increasingly untethered to reality. On this week's episode… Join the Straight Chilling Crew as we discuss creepy pale-faced dudes, Bill Pullman's musicianship, and David Lynch's neo-noir horror film, Lost Highway (1997). Show Notes: Housekeeping (6:10) Back of the Box/Recommendations (12:50) Spoiler Warning/Full Review (18:45) Rotten Tomatoes (1:17:12) Trivia (1:25:00) Cooter of the Week (1:32:08) What We've Been Watching (1:41:10) Connect with us: Support us on Patreon Website Instagram YouTube Shop E-mail: straightchillingpodcast@gmail.com Voicemail: 904-638-3231
June 17 · 1 hr 32 min
#584 – Knock Knock (2015)
A devoted husband and father helps two stranded girls who knock on his door, but his kind gesture turns into a dangerous seduction and a game of cat and mouse. On this week's episode… Join the Straight Chilling Crew as we discuss Keanu Reeves' acting range, Ana de Armas' first English language film, and Eli Roth's ultimate Father's Day movie, Knock Knock (2015). Show Notes: Housekeeping (4:45) Back of the Box/Recommendations (10:15) Spoiler Warning/Full Review (14:25) Rotten Tomatoes (1:00:36) Cooter of the Week (1:07:50) What We've Been Watching (1:12:48) Connect with us: Support us on Patreon Website Instagram YouTube Shop E-mail: straightchillingpodcast@gmail.com Voicemail: 904-638-3231
June 10 · 1 hr 33 min
#583 – Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc (2025)
Functioning as a direct sequel to the first season of the Chainsaw Man series. Denji, a young man who coexists with a chainsaw demon encounters a new romantic interest, but will his involvement place them both in danger? On this week's episode… Join the Straight Chilling Crew as we discuss raging teenage hormones, sexy ass demons, and Tatsuya Yoshihara's extremely popular anime, Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc (2025). Show Notes: Housekeeping (3:55) Back of the Box/Recommendations (9:00) Spoiler Warning/Full Review (14:45) Rotten Tomatoes (1:05:20) Cooter of the Week (1:14:10) Hotline Scream (1:21:15) Connect with us: Support us on Patreon Website Instagram YouTube Shop E-mail: straightchillingpodcast@gmail.com Voicemail: 904-638-3231
June 3 · 2 hr 4 min
#582 – Backrooms (2026)
After a therapist's patient disappears into a dimension beyond reality, she must venture into the unknown to save him. On this week's episode… Join the Straight Chilling Crew as we discuss liminal horror, the appeal of analog technology, and Kane Parson's very successful YouTube series turned feature film, Backrooms (2026). Show Notes: Housekeeping (5:58) Back of the Box/Recommendations (11:00) Spoiler Warning/Full Review (14:50) Rotten Tomatoes (1:19:40) Trivia (1:29:23) Cooter of the Week (1:38:20) What We've Been Watching (1:44:45) Connect with us: Support us on Patreon Website Instagram YouTube Shop E-mail: straightchillingpodcast@gmail.com Voicemail: 904-638-3231
May 27 · 1 hr 51 min
#581 – The Terminator (1984)
A cyborg assassin from the future attempts to find and kill a woman who is destined to give birth to a warrior that will lead a resistance to save human kind from extinction. On this week's episode… Join the Straight Chilling Crew as we discuss artificial intelligence, the impending singularity, and the cultural cornerstone that is, The Terminator (1984). Show Notes: Housekeeping (4:05) Back of the Box/Recommendations (8:45) Spoiler Warning/Full Review (12:45) Rotten Tomatoes (1:08:55) Trivia (1:16:12) Cooter of the Week (1:23:50) What We've Been Watching (1:31:40) Connect with us: Support us on Patreon Website Instagram YouTube Shop E-mail: straightchillingpodcast@gmail.com Voicemail: 904-638-3231
May 20 · 1 hr 50 min
#580 – Obsession (2026)
After breaking the mysterious "One Wish Willow" to win his crush's heart, a hopeless romantic finds he is getting exactly what he asked for, but soon discovers that some desires come at a dark, sinister price. On this week's episode… Join the Straight Chilling Crew as we discuss wish fulfillment, incels, and Curry Barker's love story for the ages, Obsession (2026). Show Notes: Housekeeping (3:45) Back of the Box/Recommendations (8:25) Spoiler Warning/Full Review (14:15) Rotten Tomatoes (1:17:12) Cooter of the Week (1:26:00) What We've Been Watching (1:32:30) Connect with us: Support us on Patreon Website Instagram YouTube Shop E-mail: straightchillingpodcast@gmail.com Voicemail: 904-638-3231
May 13 · 1 hr 48 min
#579 – The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 (2011)
A wedding and honeymoon bring unexpected and shocking consequences for Bella and Edward, including new complications with Jacob. On this week's episode… The Straight Chilling Crew welcome back Twilight expert Caitlin from Plug It Up Podcast to discuss vampire mommies, dangerous consummations, and how to properly cuck a werewolf in, Twilight: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 (2011). Show Notes: Housekeeping (6:20) Back of the Box/Recommendations (10:50) Spoiler Warning/Full Review (18:00) Rotten Tomatoes (1:11:00) Trivia (1:18:40) Cooter of the Week (1:25:30) What We've Been Watching (1:31:00) Hotline Scream (1:37:20) Connect with us: Support us on Patreon Website Instagram YouTube Shop E-mail: straightchillingpodcast@gmail.com Voicemail: 904-638-3231
May 8 · 39 min
Jeonju Intl. Film Festival Recap (2026)
Justin checked out the 27th Annual Film Festival in Jeonju, South Korea. On this special episode... Join Justin as he discusses all of the films he watched at the festival including Late Fame, Left Behind, 77 Minutes, The Curse, Insomnia, A LIttle Life, Early Spring, Soar, Ideal and Weird Family, Teaching Practice: Idiot Girls and School Ghost 2, Six Weeks On, and Mouse. Connect with us: Support us on Patreon Website Instagram YouTube Shop E-mail: straightchillingpodcast@gmail.com Voicemail: 904-638-3231
May 6 · 1 hr 37 min
#578 – Hokum (2026)
A writer visits an Irish Inn to scatter his parents' ashes. When he arrives, he finds out the property is allegedly haunted by a witch. On this week's episode… Join the Straight Chilling crew as we discuss Irish folklore, Adam Scott, and the latest horror film from Damien Mc Carthy, Hokum (2026). Show Notes: Housekeeping (3:50) Back of the Box/Recommendations (10:40) Spoiler Warning/Full Review (14:00) Rotten Tomatoes (1:07:00) Cooter of the Week (1:14:50) What We've Been Watching (1:20:50) Hotline Scream (1:27:30) Connect with us: Support us on Patreon Website Instagram YouTube Shop E-mail: straightchillingpodcast@gmail.com Voicemail: 904-638-3231
April 29 · 2 hr 3 min
#577 – 964 Pinocchio (1991)
Pinocchio 964, a memory wiped cyborg sex-slave, is abandoned by his owners due to his inability to maintain an erection. Meanwhile, the corporate entity that created him plans to hunt him down and kill him. On this week's episode… Join the Straight Chilling crew as we discuss Japanese cyberpunk, sexy cyborgs, and spit covered cherries in the truly bizarre film by Shozin Fukui, 964 Pinocchio (1991). Show Notes: Housekeeping (5:40) Back of the Box/Recommendations (13:30) Spoiler Warning/Full Review (19:05) Rotten Tomatoes (1:15:00) Trivia (1:24:10) Cooter of the Week (1:33:55) What We've Been Watching (1:39:15) Hotline Scream (1:50:12) Connect with us: Support us on Patreon Website Instagram YouTube Shop E-mail: straightchillingpodcast@gmail.com