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Idiot's Guide to Horror

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Horror's best and worst offerings, decoded by two non-academic cinephiles! Every week, your hosts Cara Popovich and Chris Haberman pick a movie and then pick it apart, review it, tell you how gross it is on a scale from 1 to 5, and then usually rant about pop culture. Horror fans of all levels, from casual to expert, are welcome! Come on in!
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Episodes

Fear Street Part Two: 1978

Welcome back to summer camp, creepies! We’re continuing our journey with Leigh Janiak’s Fear Street Part II: 1978. We talk about the weird topography of Camp Nightwing, discuss our own time at summer camp, and reveal what it would be like if we were to die together. Connect the hand with the body and the ears with the podcast!

Jul 17, 20221 hrSeason 2Ep. 66

#65 Fear Street Part 1: 1994

Ugh as if, Creepies! Join us on a trip back to the 90s as we talk about Fear Street Part One: 1994! This week we talk about the 90's teenage urge to hang out at the mall, we ask the hard questions like why don't watermelons have bones, and what if Mary Berry was the masked killer? Stop what you're doing and listen now!

Jul 10, 20221 hr 1 minSeason 2Ep. 65

#64 - Cannibal Holocaust

I wonder who the real cannibals are, creepies? We ponder this and other existential questions while we finally dine on the depraved cult classic, Cannibal Holocaust (1980)! How does it compare to Eli Roth’s later homage? How many non-horror recommendations can we fit into a single episode? Is the professor from this movie kinda…hot? All these questions and more answered in just under an hour!

Jul 03, 202257 minSeason 2Ep. 64

#63 - Hostel: Part II

Nostrovia, creepies! We're back from our hiatus to discuss our (one and only) Pride month movie, Hostel: Part II! We talk a lot about Heather Matarazzo, CGI nipples, and plot points that go nowhere but at the end of the day, it's all about people getting their dicks ripped off, right? It's good to be back!

Jun 26, 20221 hr 10 minSeason 2Ep. 63

#62 - Hostel

*barf noises*, creepies! This week, we're finally slicing up the details on Eli Roth's Hostel (2005), aka the grandaddy of the torture porn genre! We also wish we were European enough to call the club a "disco," discuss the major details of international train travel, and gag over the bloodshed. Pack your backpacks and let's get to traveling!

May 29, 202259 minSeason 2Ep. 62

#61 - The Descent

Grab your pickaxes and carabiners, creepies, and come spelunking with us into the depths of The Descent (2005)! This week, we're skeptical about the movie's take on anatomy, we revisit the hairstyles of the early 00s, and we talk about how we'd never invite anyone we care about spelunking. Oh, wait...we did that at the beginning of this description, didn't we? But just as a metaphor, we promise!

May 22, 20221 hr 3 minSeason 2Ep. 61

#60 - Friday the 13th (1988)

Ch ch ch ch ah ah ah ah, creepies! To celebrate the Friday the 13th that just passed, we're discussing the slasher classic....Friday the 13th! We also delve a little bit into the legality of hitchhiking and ultimately end up ranking the Tarantino films in order of how much we liked them! Don't miss out!

May 16, 20221 hr 3 minSeason 2Ep. 60

#59 - Child's Play (1988)

Batter up, creepies! Happy Mother's Day! This week, to celebrate all the moms, we're covering low-key anthem to single moms, Child's Play! We discuss the origins of Chucky, what makes a slasher a slasher, and what it's like to date Chris.

May 08, 20221 hr 4 minSeason 2Ep. 59

#58 - The Night House

It's "House of Leaves as f*ck," creepies. We're back and we're covering David Bruckner's 2021 psychological-paranormal horror The Night House. We mostly just have a really bad case of the giggles and introduce you to our new assistant Stacey, as well as discuss the Venga Bus. This movie might have a dumbass ending...we hope to offer closure.

May 01, 20221 hr 3 minSeason 2Ep. 58

#57 - House (1977)

Chocolate, candy, bread, love and dreams, creepies! We're talking about the highly influential House (1977) and boy, does Chris wish we didn't have to! That makes room for lots of other discussions, like a riveting talk about hose water, Magic Mike 2, Frasier vs. Cheers, and Cara even reveals the identity of a girlfriend that you've never met because she goes to another school. Our names may not be Fantasy or Sweet, but we still want to show you a good time!

Apr 15, 20221 hr 31 minSeason 2Ep. 57

#56 - It Follows

Behind you, creepies! This week, we're going over David Robert Mitchell's 2014 instant classic, It Follows. Cara issues an apology for recommending a certain filmmaker, and Chris tells us what's going to happen when his first child is born. That's not an announcement, but...there is another announcement in this episode! What is it? Well, listen and find out, goofball!

Apr 08, 20221 hr 10 minSeason 2Ep. 56

#55 - The House of the Devil

This one night changes everything for us, creepies! In honor of Ti West *finally* releasing a new film, we go over one of his oldest and best, The House of the Devil! Well...kinda. The movie is really easy to talk about, which makes room for lots of other conversations. Have you ever wanted to know how easy it would be to kill Cara? Are you ready to say goodbye to Chris's beloved Oliver Twist character? Put on your headphones and dance around the house to the sweet sounds of our voices.

Mar 25, 20221 hr 31 minSeason 2Ep. 55

#54 - Repo! The Genetic Opera

Mark it up, creepies! This week, Cara n' Chris are singing the praises (eh) of Repo! The Genetic Opera (2008). We also discuss how Rob Zombie could possibly make a movie without "the swears," what could have kept Alexa PenaVega's wig in place, and wonder how the hell Sarah Brightman wound up here. Zydrate comes in a little glass vial (a little glass vial??!??!!), but we come in a little loud podcast.

Mar 18, 20221 hr 33 minSeason 2Ep. 54

#53 - The Lost Boys

You should join us, creepies! This week, Chris and Cara are mentally vacationing in Santa Carla with The Lost Boys. We lean in heavily to our favorite undertones of the film. Chris also has a fundamental misunderstanding of a popular meat stick's slogan, and Cara apologizes to fans of Robert Pattinson for years of mistreatment. We still believe!

Mar 11, 20221 hr 26 minSeason 2Ep. 53

#52 - Mandy (2018)

It's another Nic Cage episode, creepies! This week, Chris n' Cara discuss Panos Cosmatos' psychedelic revenge flick Mandy. Chris furthers his orphan character's origin story, we stump for Willy's Wonderland again, and also remind you that we may look like metalheads but we actually both just really love Paris Hilton. We may not be your God now, but we're pretty goddamn cute.

Mar 04, 20221 hr 19 minSeason 2Ep. 52

#51 - Pieces (1982)

It's exactly what you think it is, creepies! For our one year anniversary, Cara enthusiastically picked the iconic cult classic Pieces and Chris tolerated it. In what we immediately regarded as one of our most fun episodes, we teach you how to dance like it's the 80s, discuss Pittsburgh toilets, and try to decide which undesirable movie we would watch under threat of death. Thanks for a great first year!

Feb 25, 20221 hr 29 minSeason 2Ep. 51

#50 - Hellraiser

We have such sights to show you, creepies! This week, we're talking about Clive Barker's Hellraiser (1987). We also discuss mattresses, mullets, and create a business called MouthMatch. We won't tear your soul apart but we're hoping to take you to a new realm of horror knowledge.

Feb 11, 20221 hr 28 minSeason 2Ep. 50

#49 - Censor

BEEEEEEP, creepies! Get it? The opening line is censored for being too funny because we're covering Prano Bailey-Bond's incredible debut, Censor (2021)! We also talk about Euphoria, revisit our argument about the ending of The Thing, and Chris is sad that he was unable to clock a wig for the first time. What we're doing helps people, okay?

Feb 04, 20221 hr 26 minSeason 2Ep. 49

#48 - Raw

Hungry, creepies? This week, Cara n' Chris are feasting on Julia Ducournau's Raw (2016). We also discuss the Beckham family genetics, Chris's imaginary relationship with one of the characters, and wonder if veterinarian school is really this wild. Steel your tummies and take a bite!

Jan 28, 20221 hr 28 minSeason 2Ep. 48

#47 -The Exorcist

What an excellent day for a podcast, creepies! This week, Cara n' Chris are covering one of the most iconic horror movies of all time, The Exorcist (1973)! Well...kind of. We also have a pretty big case of the silly-willies, briefly turn into a true crime podcast, and talk about emo A LOT. The power of Chris & Cara compels you...to check it out!

Jan 21, 20221 hr 43 minSeason 2Ep. 47

#46 - Blair Witch Bundle: The Blair Witch Project (1999) and Blair Witch (2016)

Grab your compasses creepies, we're headed into the woods for a double feature! This week, Cara n' Chris are covering both OG found footage baddie The Blair Witch Project (1999) and it's sweet little brother Blair Witch (2016). Plus, we defend a misunderstood franchise with all of our hearts and try to figure out the geography of Maryland. This is as close as we'll ever get to camping, so come along with us!

Jan 14, 20221 hr 50 minSeason 2Ep. 46

#45 - The First Annual Dummies

Who are you wearing, creepies?! For the last episode of season 1, Chris and Cara are going full tangent for an awards show based around our own podcast. Join us while we navigate through our biggest accomplishments and our biggest follies. We revisit our best rants, add some new ones for next year, and talk about horror movies a little bit. Happy New Year creepies!

Dec 31, 20211 hr 37 minSeason 1Ep. 45

#44 - Black Christmas (1974)

Meeerrrrry Christmas, creepies! For our first Christmas together, we idiots took on the original Black Christmas (1974). We talk about the movie a little bit but go on lots of tangents about Margot Kidder, try to determine which is the best Scorcese movie, and discuss some of our most accomplished pranks. The call is coming from inside the house...and it's us, saying that we love you! Pick up!

Dec 24, 20211 hr 45 minSeason 1Ep. 44

#43 - The Thing (1982)

Get ready to get assimilated, creepies! This week, Cara n' Chris are navigating the icy plains of John Carpenter's The Thing (1982). We also throw down about ambiguous endings, make a plea with Hollywood for more practical effects, joke about Justin Bieber, and wonder what kind of freakin' person would have ever hated this movie. So tell us, are you...assimilated? Or have you ever been assimilated? Well, we have!

Dec 17, 20211 hr 27 minSeason 1Ep. 43

#42 - Freddy vs. Jason (with Tim Costa)

Welcome to our world, creepies! This week, Chris n' Cara are joined by friend of the pod Tim Costa to discuss the most historic election of our lifetime: Freddy vs. Jason (2003)! We dive deep into the movie and stay somewhat on topic but...c'mon, there are tangents. There are always tangents. Much like Will and Lori, what we have is special, so pick a side and come on in!

Dec 10, 20211 hr 54 minSeason 1Ep. 42

#41 - I Know Who Killed Me

People get cut sometimes, creepies! Because we love you so much, Cara n' Chris are covering I Know Who Killed Me (2007) to celebrate the oncoming Lohanaissance! Cara's upset about a tattoo and Chris reveals the rules for smoking indoors. She may know who killed her, but we're ready to kill you...with education and laughter.

Dec 03, 20211 hr 35 minSeason 1Ep. 41

#40 - The Invitation

Don't drink the wine, creepies! Chris n' Cara are covering the ultimate ode to social anxiety, The Invitation! They're also covering just about everything else; for the holidays, we added some extra tangents for you! We invite you to a dinner party...and you don't even have to leave your house. Come on in!

Nov 26, 20211 hr 27 minSeason 1Ep. 40

#39 - Mother!

Don't get out of our house, creepies! This week Chris n' Cara are covering Mother! (2017), Darren Aronofsky's biblical allegory with a horror lean. We're also talking about Taylor Swift, Hairspray, and how scary it is to learn that you can crack a rib hyperventilating. We hope you like feminist rants, 'cause that's kind of our thing.

Nov 19, 20211 hr 35 minSeason 1Ep. 39

#38 - Willy's Wonderland

It's your biiiiiiiirthday, creepies! This week, Cara n' Chris are kicking the mood up a notch with Willy's Wonderland! Cara can't shut up about Nicolas Cage, Chris is talking about the effects in The Thing again, and we discuss how Burger King ruined our night. Also, we add in a review from a 6-year-old fan and we gossip about the Creek...Dawson's, that is. Grab a can of PUNCH cola, fire up the pinball machine, and let's take on these animatronics!

Nov 12, 20211 hr 31 minSeason 1Ep. 38

#37 - The Killing of a Sacred Deer

We're making a whole podcast and no one is going to eat any but you, creepies! This week, Cara n' Chris are getting dark and dismal with Yorgos Lanthimos's The Killing of a Sacred Deer. Other discussions include penis doubles, Alicia Silverstone's parenting, and the best methods for finding naked photos of Colin Farrell on the internet. This movie is heavy, but it doesn't stop us from being idiots!

Nov 05, 20211 hr 46 minSeason 1Ep. 37
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