Lisa Frankenstein (2024): "All That And A Can Of Beans"

Whom among us hasn't considered answering a Craigslist ad for a little extra cash? Sure, there's always a risk that things might get weird, but what could really go wrong? Just kidding. We've seen the Lifetime movie about the Craigslist killer — and now we've also seen Creep (2014). The ultimate in low-budget horror, this found footage story shows just what two besties can come up with when all they have is a scary wolf mask and a dream. On a new episode of Spooky Tuesday, we're asking ourselves the hard questions about job prospects and unpacking improv king Mark Duplass's truly unsettling performance.

References:

https://influxmagazine.com/in-defense-of-creep-2014/

https://horrortheory.com/creep-2014-the-nature-of-creepiness-exploited-loneliness-and-fabricated-victimhood/

https://swiftsilentdeadly.com/8-defense-lessons-from-creep/

https://ew.com/article/2015/06/03/mark-duplass-creep-exclusive-trailer/

https://queer-voices.com/queer-movie-reviews-creep/

Alternate Endings: https://youtu.be/a1KE_Cx6k-w?si=sNUEh_22l8ki-Eox

We know it’s only Tuesday, but could you tell us we’re your favorite podcast in the world? We think we need you to say it every morning from now on, especially this week while we cover Death Becomes Her (1992). This goofy black comedy features Oscar winners Meryl Streep and Goldie Hawn as passionate frenemies — and Oscar-winning special effects when that passion spills over into violence. A cult classic close to our own hearts here at Spooky Tuesday, this flick illustrates the true meaning of best friends forever, because what’s immortality worth without your bestie by your side?

Resources:

https://www.cbr.com/death-becomes-her-should-get-remake-starring-kate-hudson/

https://theplaylist.net/death-becomes-her-jessica-chastain-says-shes-spoken-to-anne-hathaway-about-possibly-remaking-the-1992-film-20221024/

https://www.scarymommy.com/entertainment/death-becomes-her-remake 

Do you have what it takes to be a staurrrr? We're ready to be discovered here at Spooky Tuesday — and so is a certain little farm girl who knows how to dream big and smile even bigger. No one loves her more than herself, though, and that's what makes Pearl (2022) the perfect pick for Obsession Month. On our newest episode, we're talking about the X (2022) prequel, a project that was born when a character study spiraled out of control. With its bright colors, iconic quotes, and protagonist who knows that sometimes you need to crack a few alligator eggs to make an omelette, this flick became an instant classic in its own right, and now it's her turn to step into the limelight. 

References:

https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/mia-goth-assault-allegations-stan-culture

https://screenrant.com/pearl-movie-easter-eggs-references-hidden-details/#pearl-39-s-closing-shot-resembles-psycho-39-s

https://scadmanor.com/pearl-slasher-style/#:~:text=Red%20is%20a%20key%20color,done%20bleeding%20into%20the%20background.

https://www.moviemaker.com/ti-west-almost-shot-pearl-in-black-and-white-then-did-the-opposite/

Would it even be legal to do Obsession Month without putting Obsessed (2009) on the lineup? We knew we had to include this movie as soon as we came up with February's theme, and it doesn't disappoint. Or, uh, it actually might if what you're looking for is a horror flick that inspires genuine fear, but if all you need is Queen Bey, a little camp, and a catfight for the ages, then you're in for a good time. Starring Beyoncé, Idris Elba, and Ali Larter, this cautionary tale is all about what happens when an intra-office flirtation goes wrong, and we're breaking it all down on a new Spooky Tuesday.   

References:

https://galeca.org/past-winners/

https://www.theringer.com/2017/6/21/16042220/obsessed-beyonce-good-bad-movie-star-9bd3dcf8fc6a

https://screenrant.com/beyonce-obsessed-movie-box-office-hit-divisive-reviews-reason/

February is all about the romance — and when you combine that with horror, too often you end up with something that looks a little more toxic. That’s why we’re dedicating these next few weeks to all things Obsession, and we know just how to kick this theme month off. This week on Spooky Tuesday, we’re covering Misery (1990), the Kathy Bates classic that introduced us to such famous phrases as “cock-a-doodie” and “bitchly cow corn.” And to help us discuss the movie all about what happens when fans go too far, we invited on AJ, our #1 listener. What? It’s not like a little audience interaction ever hurt anyone before…

References:

https://screenrant.com/misery-book-film-differences/

https://medium.com/movies-and-us/misery-is-terrifying-c2c00fb5ad88

https://www.looper.com/776658/is-misery-based-on-a-true-story/

https://pleasekillme.com/annie-wilkes-stephen-king/

Is this week a Fifth Tuesday? Is Saltburn (2023) a horror movie? Spookies, those questions are more for you than for us — but we do have a lot to say this week. Like, A LOT. Somehow, without really meaning to, we accidentally talked for almost three whole hours about Emerald Fennell’s newest film (and actually, if you count the bits that we cut out, we really talked for even longer). But, hey, if you’ve heard anything at all about the 2006-era flick starring Barry Keoghan and Jacob Elordi, then you know that conversation is just one of the many things it provokes. On our latest Spooky Tuesday, we’re discussing our first impressions, the Gossip Girl of it all, and that killer soundtrack, plus so (so so) much more.

References:

Interviews with Emerald Fennell:
https://youtu.be/nlVtm5jrgoY?si=khdAAu8qdUreqxME
https://youtu.be/YtKa-39TGpI?si=wltjwg3GD1jeIyVA
https://youtu.be/lhB-VJa0_OI?si=nmeV9ZgmOfooupVB
https://youtu.be/eY4Ff_lhpqA?si=vSLLrW9FhzkyoN_6
https://youtu.be/1DiVSbgPcAo?si=2i3IQ-OGfDOKjy7c

Costuming in Saltburn:
https://youtu.be/Mru3hlsLedQ?si=C-hnUavtWmchuL7S

https://variety.com/2023/film/columns/saltburn-critics-emerald-fennell-upper-class-satire-1235815525/

https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/saltburn-jacob-elordi-ending-explained-76659/

https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/saltburn-twist-greek-myth-minotaur

https://medium.com/@ibtisaamahmed/the-symbolism-of-saltburn-that-you-probably-missed-32748741006c

https://screenrant.com/saltburn-movie-easter-eggs-references/#mid-2000-39-s-aesthetic

https://www.reddit.com/r/saltburn/comments/19airjx/the_changeling_boy/

It's that time of year again — Matthew Lillard's birthday!!! We knew we had to celebrate our spooky king in style, and we had just the movie to help us do it. A long-awaited adaptation of a much-beloved video game franchise, Five Nights at Freddy's (2023) made quite the stir when it hit theaters last fall. We don't know about you, but our social media feeds were flooded with fan cams of Matty Lilly, Josh Hutcherson, and the whole Freddy Fazbear crew. It felt like we were singing fan songs and ~whistling~ along for weeks after we first saw it, but there's more to discuss than just the fandom response. ~Join us for a bite~ as we throw our favorite guy a birthday party at the coolest abandoned spot in town. 

References:

Night Shift by Lucy Dacus: https://youtu.be/K7gEgIEUj3A?si=cEtAI4svaf2JTXpv

"Join Us For A Bite" Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0HHAQAdnak&ab_channel=JTMusic

"Five Nights at Freddy's" Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l18A5BOTlzE&ab_channel=TheLivingTombstone

https://www.reddit.com/r/fivenightsatfreddys/comments/jxvesb/bad_news_about_the_fnaf_movie/

https://www.vulture.com/article/five-nights-at-freddys-lore-explainer.html

https://collider.com/five-nights-at-freddys-easter-eggs/

https://collider.com/five-nights-at-freddys-cast-character-guide/

https://five-nights-at-freddys73.fandom.com/wiki/Five_Nights_At_Freddy%27s_Wiki

https://www.reddit.com/r/fivenightsatfreddys/comments/199ruwy/funtime_foxy_is_non_binary/

Forget the beach that makes you old — it's all about the pool that haunts you. Orrr maybe not? Night Swim (2024) is the recent release that made more of a ripple than a splash. Starring Wyatt Russell and Kerry Condon, this flick has been a little divisive among audiences. Is it the kid horror movie we need? Or did it get caught into the PG-13 trap? On a new episode of Spooky Tuesday, we're jumping right into the deep end as we talk about the underlying lore, how the Orioles are the best baseball team ever, and if there's anything worthwhile below the surface of this paranormal pool.   

References:

https://nypost.com/2024/01/06/entertainment/night-swim-makes-big-splash-at-the-box-office/

Original Short Film: https://youtu.be/R5mPELbWVDk?si=SgbU2gcYheyqttbA

It's more than a little unfortunate that when you ask someone if they've seen Frozen (2010), you have to first clarify that you don't mean the Disney princess movie. Once they ~let it go~, though, they just might discover that this flick is worth a watch in its own right. On a new episode of Spooky Tuesday, we're hitting the slopes to find out what happens when three college kids get trapped on a ski lift with no phones, no food, and certainly no magic ice powers. A cautionary tale about the perils of night skiing — and a potential entrant into the extended 47 Meters Down Cinematic Universe — this film offers a new option for one of the worst places to find yourself stranded.

Resources:

https://www.aspcapetinsurance.com/resources/history-of-dogs-and-humans/