Straight Chilling: Horror Movie Review (2026)

#532 – The Monster (2016)

Released on 06/18/2025

A mother and daughter must confront a terrifying monster when they break down on a deserted road.

On this week's episode…

Join the crew as we discuss the early days of A24, parental trauma, and Bryan Bertino's, The Monster (2016).

Show Notes:

Housekeeping (4:25)

Back of the Box/Recommendations (11:30)

Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (15:50)

Rotten Tomatoes (66:46)

Cooter of the Week (73:45)

What We've Been Watching (79:35)

Hotline Scream: (97:20)

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#531 – Crawl (2019)

Released on 06/11/2025

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)

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#530 – Bring Her Back (2025)

Released on 06/04/2025

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)

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#529 – Sinners (2025)

Released on 05/28/2025

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)

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#528 – Milk & Serial (2024)

Released on 05/21/2025

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)

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Final Destination: Bloodlines (Mini-Cast)

Released on 05/19/2025

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!

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#527 – Ready or Not (2019)

Released on 05/14/2025

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)

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#526 – The Seventh Curse (1986)

Released on 05/07/2025

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)

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#525 – A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985)

Released on 04/30/2025

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)

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