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It Slays Podcast

We're dying to talk horror. Join Rowan, Mike, Colton, and Gill as they slash through HORROR MOVIE CANON every other Sunday. Is your favourite horror movie a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY? Tune in to find out!
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Episodes

Jurassic World: Rebirth (2025) (NOW SLAYING)

On this episode of NOW SLAYING , Colton & Rowan are reborn with JURASSIC WORLD: REBIRTH ! Does Gareth Edwards take the franchise to new heights? How does Rowan feel about "Dolores?" And, can the D-Rex bring JURASSIC WORLD'S bite back?! Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer (00:04:14) Synopsis (00:04:44) Review (SPOILER FREE) (00:05:01) Review (SPOILERS) (00:31:31) Rating (00:53:59) Promotions/Outro (00:58:22) Follow us on...

Jul 10, 20251 hr

The Hills Have Eyes (2006)

The squad heads on a family vacation in the desert with Gill's pick, THE HILLS HAVE EYES (2006). Is this a formative film for all of us? Is THAT scene still as horrifying as it was all those years ago? And, exactly how did 13-year-old Colton see this one in theatres!? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) What We Been Consuming?/Why We Picked It (00:03:27) Trailer (00:56:17) Synopsis/First Experiences (00:56:47) Review (01:03:53) Rat...

Jul 06, 20252 hr 13 minEp. 150

Dangerous Animals/28 Years Later (2025) (NOW SLAYING)

On this episode of NOW SLAYING , Colton & Rowan take in a DOUBLE FEATURE of DANGEROUS ANIMALS & 28 YEARS LATER ! With DANGEROUS ANIMALS, did JAWGUST come early? Was 28 YEARS LATER worth the 23-year wait? And, which movie made Colton run out of the theatre in horror? The answer may surprise you. Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Dangerous Animals : Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer (00:04:06) Synopsis (00:04:36) Review (SPOILER FREE) (00:04:53) Rev...

Jun 26, 20251 hr 41 min

Multiple Maniacs (1970) (PRIDE PICK)

Rowan and Mike visit the carnival and wrap up PRIDE MONTH with Mike's pick, MULTIPLE MANIACS (1970). How important is John Waters to cinema and the LGBTQ+ movement? Was Divine's screen presence really larger than life? And, is this a film you can watch over and over again, or is it more of a one and done? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) What We Been Consuming?/Why We Picked It (00:03:02) Trailer (00:35:41) Synopsis/First Experi...

Jun 22, 20251 hr 28 minEp. 149

Raw (2016) (PRIDE PICK)

While Colton chases girthy icebergs, the squad kicks PRIDE MONTH off with Rowan's pick, RAW (2016). Are we finding it hard to see why this is on so many pride lists? What films did we see a connective tissue to this? And, do the French know how to open a film or what!? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) What We Been Consuming?/Why We Picked It (00:02:40) Trailer (00:46:19) Synopsis/First Experiences (00:46:49) Review (00:50:27) Ra...

Jun 08, 20252 hrEp. 148

Bring Her Back (2025) (NOW SLAYING)

On this episode of NOW SLAYING , Colton & Rowan transfer their souls to theatres to checkout BRING HER BACK ! Do the Philippou brothers have another modern classic on their hands? Was this the goriest film we've seen in years? And, does this feature another all-time Sally Hawkins performance? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer (00:02:29) Synopsis (00:02:59) Review (SPOILER FREE) (00:03:15) Review (SPOILERS) (00:23:00) ...

Jun 04, 202554 min

Fear Street: Prom Queen (2025) (NOW SLAYING)

On this episode of NOW SLAYING , Gill & Rowan relive their highschool days with FEAR STREET: PROM QUEEN ! Is this the worst attempt at 80s nostalgia? Will there be another FEAR STREET entry after this one? And, just how much would've Colton hated this movie? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer (00:05:59) Synopsis (00:06:37) Review (SPOILER FREE) (00:07:11) Review (SPOILERS) (00:27:42) Rating (00:43:41) Promotions/Outro ...

May 29, 202550 min

Goodnight Mommy (2014)

The squad tucks themselves into bed with Colton's pick, GOODNIGHT MOMMY (2014). Has Colton picked an international banger? How did Gill think this stood up against the American remake? And, was the violence in this enough to make even Rowan wince!? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) What We Been Consuming?/Why We Picked It (00:02:15) Trailer (00:32:47) Synopsis/First Experiences (00:35:03) Review (00:38:15) Rating/What Did You Thi...

May 25, 20251 hr 34 minEp. 147

Final Destination: Bloodlines (2025) (NOW SLAYING)

On this episode of NOW SLAYING , Colton & Rowan have a premonition of a great episode discussing FINAL DESTINATION: BLOODLINES ! Is the opening set piece worth the price of admission, alone? Should they have swapped the main characters? And most importantly, WHAT ARE THE COOL KILLS?! Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer (00:04:34) Synopsis (00:05:04) Review (SPOILER FREE) (00:05:23) Review (SPOILERS) (00:23:26) Rating (0...

May 21, 202556 min

Clown In A Cornfield (2025) (NOW SLAYING)

On this episode of NOW SLAYING , Gill & Rowan head to Kettle Springs to see about this CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD ! Does Rowan feel old AF? Does this have enough to make it memorable? And, will Gill ever get the title correct?! Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer (00:04:17) Synopsis (00:04:47) Review (SPOILER FREE) (00:05:36) Review (SPOILERS) (00:30:52) Rating (00:53:37) Promotions/Outro (00:56:25) Follow us on all social me...

May 14, 20251 hr

Creepshow (1982)

Colton splits town before having to talk about Gill's pick, CREEPSHOW (1982). Are King & Romero a winning combination? Do a couple segments feel out of place? And, are Mike and Rowan disgusted by some of Gill's takes? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) What We Been Consuming?/Why We Picked It (00:01:28) Trailer (00:48:25) Synopsis/First Experiences (00:48:50) Review (00:53:16) Rating/What Did You Think? (01:52:20) Horrific Hot...

May 11, 20252 hr 8 minEp. 146

Until Dawn (2025) (NOW SLAYING)

On this episode of NOW SLAYING , Colton & Rowan wendi-go to theatres to check out UNTIL DAWN! Are the guys fans of the game? Was this a faithful adaptation of the source material? And, just how great were those practical effects?! Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer (00:09:10) Synopsis (00:09:40) Review (SPOILER FREE) (00:10:07) Review (SPOILERS) (00:28:26) Rating (00:49:51) Promotions/Outro (00:52:54) Follow us on all ...

Apr 30, 202555 min

Tenebrae (1982)

Gill leaves THE BOYS to unravel the mystery of Mike's pick, TENEBRAE (1982). Does this whodunnit have enough twists and turns? Is the score a certified BANGER? And, is it a little inappropriate for three dudes to discuss all these murdered babes so gleefully!? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) What We Been Consuming?/Why We Picked It (00:01:42) Trailer (00:38:43) Synopsis/First Experiences (00:39:00) Review (00:45:04) Rating/What...

Apr 27, 20252 hr 5 minEp. 145

Sinners (2025) (NOW SLAYING)

On this episode of NOW SLAYING , Colton & Rowan head to their nearest juke joint to discuss Ryan Coogler's SINNERS ! Is this the best original horror film we've seen in years? Is Michael B. Jordan up to the task of playing both Stackhouse twins? And, what do the guys know about an Irish jig?! Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer (00:04:27) Synopsis (00:04:57) Review (SPOILER FREE) (00:05:11) Review (SPOILERS) (00:29:17) ...

Apr 22, 20251 hr 12 min

The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997) Featuring Anthony Nicastro

The squad with guest Anthony Nicastro make Colton all nostalgic with Rowan's pick, THE LOST WORLD: JURASSIC PARK (1997). Is this more of a horror movie than the original? Are the CGI effects convincing? And, should we have fed Mike to the compys for his bad takes? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) What We Been Consuming?/Why We Picked It (00:02:11) Trailer (00:50:17) Synopsis/First Experiences (00:50:47) Review (00:59:54) Rating/...

Apr 13, 20252 hr 21 minEp. 144

Death Of A Unicorn (2025) (NOW SLAYING)

On this episode of NOW SLAYING , Colton & Rowan celebrate the life and DEATH OF A UNICORN ! Were all of the good jokes in the trailer? Can the creature effects rival JURASSIC PARK? And, wait... Is this the shortest episode of NOW SLAYING ever? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer (00:04:41) Synopsis (00:05:11) Review (SPOILER FREE) (00:05:27) Review (SPOILERS) (00:24:28) Rating (00:40:35) Promotions/Outro (00:44:15) Foll...

Apr 03, 202546 min

The Host (2006)

The squad catches an international flight to South Korea to talk about Colton's pick, THE HOST (2006). Can we see Bong Joon Ho's greatness in this film? Is the creature design iconic? And, can Rowan muster anything nice to say? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) What We Been Consuming?/Why We Picked It (00:01:58) Trailer (00:55:15) Synopsis/First Experiences (00:55:45) Review (01:01:34) Rating/What Did You Think? (01:48:32) Horrif...

Mar 30, 20252 hr 6 minEp. 143

Opus (2025) (NOW SLAYING)

On this episode of NOW SLAYING , Colton & Rowan attend an immersive listening party for A24's OPUS ! Is Mark Anthony Green's directorial debut showing too much of his influences? Are we bigger fans of Ayo Edebiri or John Malkovich? And, for a movie about music, does the music bang? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer (00:06:48) Synopsis (00:08:52) Review (SPOILER FREE) (00:09:15) Review (SPOILERS) (00:30:57) Rating (00:...

Mar 20, 20251 hr 1 min

Leprechaun In The Hood (2000)

The squad gets just what they wished for at the end of the rainbow—a chance to review LEPRECHAUN IN THE HOOD (2000). Can this movie made by a bunch of white dudes not be a little racist? Does Ice-T have the slightest chance of matching Warwick's energy? And, is Lep in the hood and up to no good? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Contest Winner/Theme/Intro (00:00:00) What We Been Consuming?/Why We Picked It (00:03:16) Trailer (00:53:46) Synopsis/First E...

Mar 16, 20252 hr 4 minEp. 142

Night Of The Zoopocalypse (2025) (NOW SLAYING)

On this episode of NOW SLAYING , Gill & Rowan tap into their inner kid to discuss NIGHT OF THE ZOOPOCALYPSE (2025) ! Can a Clive Barker kids movie work? How many awesome horror movie refrences can we find? And, is the score a certified banger? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer (00:03:12) Synopsis (00:03:36) Review (SPOILER FREE) (00:04:07) Review (SPOILERS) (00:19:35) Rating (00:31:58) Promotions/Outro (00:34:14) Foll...

Mar 15, 202538 min

Frankenhooker (1990) Featuring Willow Catelyn Maclay

The squad reunites with friend of the pod Willow Catelyn Maclay to smoke super crack and discuss Gill's pick, FRANKENHOOKER (1990). Is this high art or Tubi trash? Is there a solid case for feminist themes? And, can there ever be too many exploding women? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) What We Been Consuming?/Why We Picked It (00:01:50) Trailer (00:49:19) Synopsis/First Experiences (00:50:15) Review (00:57:35) Rating/What Did ...

Mar 02, 20252 hr 6 minEp. 141

The Monkey (2025) (NOW SLAYING)

On this episode of NOW SLAYING , Colton & Rowan turn the key for THE MONKEY (2025) ! Is Osgood Perkins back with another hit? Is there enough carnage to please gore-or hounds? And, what does this and MALIGNANT have in common? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer (00:04:00) Synopsis (00:04:30) Review (SPOILER FREE) (00:04:49) Review (SPOILERS) (00:25:37) Rating (00:55:09) Promotions/Outro (01:00:07) Follow us on all socia...

Feb 25, 20251 hr 3 min

The Gorge (2025) (NOW SLAYING)

On this episode of NOW SLAYING , Colton & Rowan set their sights on THE GORGE (2025)! Was this the perfect way to cap off our Valentine's? Would we have rathered this were only a romcom? And, what's scarier: the gorge or this runtime!? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer (00:03:43) Synopsis (00:06:31) Review (SPOILER FREE) (00:06:46) Review (SPOILERS) (00:22:43) Rating (00:42:10) Promotions/Outro (00:45:32) Follow us on...

Feb 19, 202547 min

28 Days Later (2002) (SIX YEAR ANNIVERSARY)

On our SIXTH ANNIVERSARY episode, the squad is infected with nostalgia; reminiscing on six years of the show and reviewing YOUR pick, 28 DAYS LATER (2002). Can we make it thirty seconds into the show without a dick joke? After years of recording, do some of us resemble zombies, ourselves? And, did this movie enrage some of us too much to have a civilized discussion? Tune in for an episode of celebration and to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:...

Feb 16, 20252 hr 21 minEp. 140

Heart Eyes (2025) (NOW SLAYING)

On this episode of NOW SLAYING , Colton & Rowan get in the mood with HEART EYES (2025)! Does this new Valentine's horror rival MY BLOODY VALENTINE? Is the chemistry between the two leads palpable? And, are there enough kills to appease the slasher sickos in the audience? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer (00:03:04) Synopsis (00:03:34) Review (SPOILER FREE) (00:03:52) Review (SPOILERS) (00:23:09) Rating (00:43:48) Prom...

Feb 12, 202549 min

I Saw The Devil (2010) (PATREON PICK)

PATREON PICKS return with a vengeance with Horror Hound James' pick, I SAW THE DEVIL (2010)! Does this film manage to make the truly horrifying beautiful? Is Lee Byung-hun an unabashed heartthrob? And, is there a difference between a horrific movie and a horror movie? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer (00:03:40) Synopsis/First Experiences (00:04:10) Review (00:08:07) Rating (00:44:31) Promotions (Horrific Hotline/Social M...

Feb 09, 202553 min

Companion (2025) (NOW SLAYING)

On this episode of NOW SLAYING , Colton, Gill, & Rowan check out some date night horror with COMPANION (2025)! Was this January release made for us? Is Sophie Thatcher's performance a little too robotic? And, is Jack Quaid every woman's nightmare? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer (00:04:38) Synopsis (00:05:08) Review (SPOILER FREE) (00:05:19) Review (SPOILERS) (00:24:46) Rating (00:43:45) Promotions/Outro (00:47:35) ...

Feb 05, 202549 min

Altered States (1980)

The squad ascends to a higher state of being with Mike's pick, ALTERED STATES (1980)! Is this a Ken Russell masterpiece? Can Gill explain the complex themes to us or is it just all vibes? And, is there any way that this isn't Joe Rogan's favourite movie!? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) What We Been Consuming?/Why We Picked It (00:01:30) Trailer (00:30:38) Synopsis/First Experiences (00:31:07) Review (00:37:50) Rating/What Did ...

Feb 02, 20251 hr 32 minEp. 139

Wolf Man (2025) (NOW SLAYING)

On this episode of NOW SLAYING , Colton & Rowan take a bite out of the latest Blumhouse release, WOLF MAN ! Has Leigh Whannell revitalized the Universal Monsters? Did some of the jump scares get us? And, after seeing the movie, was the internet's hatred of the creature design warranted? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer (00:04:31) Synopsis (00:05:01) Review (SPOILER FREE) (00:05:20) Review (SPOILERS) (00:27:11) Rating...

Jan 21, 20251 hr 6 min

Alien 3 (1992)

The squad crashes head-on into Rowan's pick, ALIEN 3 (1992)! Was this movie's production or our podcast recording more effectively sabotaged? What'd we think of 'The Dragon' Xenomorph? And, does anyone know if we're discussing the theatrical cut, assembly cut, or special edition? Asking for a friend. Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) What We Been Consuming?/Why We Picked It (00:01:41) Trailer (00:40:53) Synopsis/First Experiences...

Jan 19, 20251 hr 55 minEp. 138
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