In this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan come face-to-face with the original "closet monster"—THE BOOGEYMAN (2023)! What'd we think of the boogeyman's design? Is Sophie Thatcher a star in the making? And, wait... Is this yet ANOTHER horror movie about grief?! Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer (00:02:59) Synopsis (00:03:29) Review (Spoiler Free) (00:03:55) Review (SPOILERS) (00:17:33) Rating (00:33:26) Promotions...
Jun 06, 2023•38 min
Colton returns just in time to strap up and possibly never come back from Gill’s pick, ANNIHILATION (2018). Do Mike & Rowan think this lives up to the book? Does Gill have some sort of theme going on with her picks? And… Wait, when's the last time Colton saw this? 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? (00:03:10) Trailer (00:25:19) Synopsis/First Experiences (00:25:49) Review (00:30:46) Rating/What Did You ...
May 28, 2023•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 95
With Colton MIA, the squad invites Willow Catelyn Maclay to dust off an oldie with Mike's pick, CAT PEOPLE (1942). What is the cultural significance of this film? Will Willow’s knowledge show everyone up? Or, will Gill’s rating break everyone's heart? 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? (00:02:51) Trailer (00:14:53) Synopsis/First Experiences (00:15:56) Review (00:22:14) Rating/What Did You Think? (01:02:01)...
May 14, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 94
The squad spends the night in the woods with Rowan's pick, EVIL DEAD II (1987). Does everyone agree that this is an undisputed masterpiece? How badly is Mike falling for the Bruce Campbell thirst trap? And, whose parent called in to leave their thoughts on this film?! 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? (00:01:59) Trailer (00:21:29) Synopsis/First Experiences (00:21:59) Review (00:26:39) Rating/What Did You ...
Apr 30, 2023•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 93
In this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan digest the anxiety-ridden nightmare that is BEAU IS AFRAID (2023)! Is any studio brave enough to give Ari Aster money after this? Is this movie horrific enough for us to review it? And, wait… Is this just a three-hour PSA to not leave your keys in your door? 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) (00:04:45) Review (SPOILERS)...
Apr 25, 2023•1 hr 4 min
In this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan summon the courage to review the latest entry in the iconic horror franchise, EVIL DEAD RISE (2023)! Is this groovier than the 2013 remake? Is Alyssa Sutherland the best deadite, yet? Or, was getting away from the "cabin in the woods" a terrible decision? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer (00:03:26) Synopsis (00:03:56) Review (Spoiler Free) (00:04:15) Review (SPOILERS) (0...
Apr 23, 2023•56 min
In this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan say their prayers and settle in for THE POPE'S EXORCIST (2023)! Is Father Gabriele Amorth a bonafide badass? Is Rowan first in line for the Pope-CU? Wait... Is this actually a good movie? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer (00:03:35) Synopsis (00:04:05) Review (Spoiler Free) (00:04:30) Review (SPOILERS) (00:15:59) Rating (00:37:27) Promotions/Outro (00:39:38) Follow us on ...
Apr 20, 2023•41 min
In this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan catch up with everyone's favourite familiar, RENFIELD (2023)! Does Nicholas Hoult play a convincing Gerard Way? Does Nic Cage chew the scenery as the Prince of Darkness? Does Awkwafina turn in a performance that can only simply be described as "horrific?" Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer (00:02:36) Synopsis (00:03:06) Review (Spoiler Free) (00:03:27) Review (SPOILERS) (0...
Apr 18, 2023•38 min
As Gill skips town for the Easter weekend, Colton converts the squad with his pick, THE LODGE (2019). Is sitting through this movie akin to purgatory? Or, is the crew delighted to finally have an "elevated" discussion? 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? (00:01:42) Trailer (00:20:26) Synopsis/First Experiences (00:20:56) Review (00:25:38) Rating/What Did You Think? (01:08:50) Horrific Hotline (01:17:44) Prom...
Apr 16, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 92
In this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan dive into some analog horror with the new Shudder Original, THE UNHEARD (2023)! Do we stan Lachlan Watson? Is a half-inch box cutter the ideal murder weapon? Did we stay awake for this movie's two-plus hour runtime? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer (00:03:17) Synopsis (00:04:53) Review (Spoiler Free) (00:05:10) Review (SPOILERS) (00:19:48) Rating (00:40:52) Promotions/Ou...
Apr 05, 2023•46 min
The squad returns with Gill’s pick, GINGER SNAPS (2000). Did the practical effects age gracefully? Is Colton cancelled once and for all? Or, is this the best werewolf movie ever made, period? 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? (00:01:04) Trailer (00:21:39) Synopsis/First Experiences (00:22:09) Review (00:27:23) Rating/What Did You Think? (01:11:39) Horrific Hotline (01:20:12) Promotions (Horrific Hotline/So...
Apr 02, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 91
In this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan take a walk through the Hundred Acre Wood with WINNIE THE POOH: BLOOD AND HONEY (2023)! Was there enough blood for Rowan? Was there enough honey for Colton? Was recording this episode more fun than watching the movie? We think so! Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer (00:04:52) Synopsis (00:05:22) Review (Spoiler Free) (00:05:45) Review (SPOILERS) (00:19:10) Rating (00:41:57...
Mar 24, 2023•47 min
With OG member Xylia in tow, the squad hits Sin City to gamble away their college tuition and to watch LEPRECHAUN 3 (1995). Has Colton found the love of his life? Can Xylia and Gill's limericks compete with The Leprechaun's? And, should we bet on this episode topping the charts like our previous entries in the franchise? Probably not. Regardless, 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 (00:03:46) Trailer (00:20:2...
Mar 19, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 90
In this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan settle in for the sequel to the requel of the iconic slasher franchise, SCREAM VI (2023)! Is this a worthy succesor to the 2022 iteration? Is Rowan officially over Jenna Ortega? Is Colton still hurting from just how badly the writers burned him this time around? 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 (00:04:45) Review (Spoiler Free) (00:05:07) Review (SPOIL...
Mar 12, 2023•50 min
The squad dons their eye protection and takes a look at Mike's surreal pick, THE BEYOND (1981). Is this the goriest Mike pick, yet? Is the score a certified bop? Is this film all style and no substance? 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 (00:02:45) Trailer (00:15:19) Synopsis/First Experiences (00:16:44) Review (00:20:40) Rating/What Did You Think? (01:03:00) Horrific Hotline (01:08:26) Promotions (Horrific ...
Mar 05, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 89
In this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan rip a couple lines and rush to the theatre to see COCAINE BEAR (2023)! Is this the best creature feature in years? Or just unbearably bad? And wait… was that Ray Liotta? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer (00:03:47) Synopsis (00:04:17) Review (Spoiler Free) (00:04:33) Review (SPOILERS) (00:17:38) Rating (00:32:51) Promotions/Outro (00:34:55) Follow us on all social media: ...
Feb 28, 2023•37 min
In this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan review the paranormal footage found in the new Netflix Original, WE HAVE A GHOST (2023)! How does Christopher Landon's latest stack up to FREAKY and HAPPY DEATH DAY? According to this movie, how many "viral" videos does this very podcast have? And more importantly, does David Harbour need a new agent? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer (00:03:54) Synopsis (00:04:37) Review...
Feb 26, 2023•41 min
In this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan stumble through the Mojave Desert with the new Screambox Original, THE OUTWATERS (2022)! How do we feel about found-footage horror? Has BLAIR WITCH finally been upstaged? Or, did Rowan curse Colton out for this pick? 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 (00:05:17) Review (Spoiler Free) (00:05:31) Review (SPOILERS) (00:15:37) Rating (00:36:20) Promotions/O...
Feb 22, 2023•41 min
Welcome to STREAM SCREAMS! A Patreon exclusive show where Gill & Rowan plunge the depths of Tubi and discuss Horror movies that no one else dares to watch. For the first episode, Gill & Rowan hop into the haunted RV of THE TOYBOX (2018). Was this the moment we knew it was downhill for Mischa Barton? Is there a "toy box" anywhere in this movie? And what is up with the carrots?! Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! To get access to all future episodes of STRE...
Feb 19, 2023•29 min
The squad readies their motion trackers and dons their protective head gear just in time for YOUR pick, ALIENS (1986). Is this the best sequel of all time? Who's the bigger queen: The Alien Queen or Ripley? And, should Colton be kicked off the pod for his terrible ALIENS takes? Probably. We also have a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT that you won't want to miss and answer some LISTENER QUESTIONS. Tune in for all of that and also to find out if we give this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro ...
Feb 19, 2023•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 88
In this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton, Rowan, and Gill regress to a simpler time with fellow Canadian, Kyle Edward Ball's SKINAMARINK (2023)! Just how scary is this thing? Is there any significance behind the title? And does old man Rowan know the difference between Gen X and Gen Z? We're not so sure. Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer (00:03:59) Synopsis (00:05:42) Review (Spoiler Free) (00:05:56) Review (SPOILERS) (00:1...
Feb 07, 2023•41 min
The squad dons their worst wigs and sharpens their fangs just in time for our Black History Month pick, VAMPIRE IN BROOKLYN (1995). Why has everyone forgotten about this Wes Craven classic? Just how iconic is John Witherspoon? Can Eddie Murphy star in a movie where he's not caked in makeup and prosthetics? Absolutely not. Tune in to find out if we give this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (Anniversary Voting Update/Black History Month Movie Recommendations) (00:00:00) What ...
Feb 05, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 87
In this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan slip on their boogie shoes and check out M. Night Shyamalan's KNOCK AT THE CABIN (2023). Have we forgiven M. Night for OLD? Is Dave Bautista the best wrestler turned actor? Should Rowan be the first one sacrificed for his bad takes? Possibly. Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer (00:05:22) Synopsis (00:05:52) Review (Spoiler Free) (00:06:19) Review (SPOILERS) (00:16:06) Rati...
Feb 04, 2023•36 min
In this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan take a dip in Brandon Cronenberg's INFINITY POOL (2023). Do the guys wish that doubles could've reviewed this movie in their stead? Is it time for Brandon's old man to retire? And, just how good is Mia Goth? Answer: real good. Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer (00:03:18) Synopsis (00:04:03) Review (Spoiler Free) (00:04:31) Review (SPOILERS) (00:12:00) Rating (00:29:27) Pr...
Jan 29, 2023•34 min
Your favourite pod people return with Colton's pick, INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS (1978). Is a health inspector's job really this hard? Are bagpipes the quintessential musical instrument for horror? And most importantly, are we all feeling that big "D" energy?! Tune in to find out if we give this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (Anniversary Voting Announcement) (00:00:00) What We Been Consuming (00:03:01) Trailer (00:23:42) Synopsis/First Experiences (00:24:10) Review (00...
Jan 22, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 86
In this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan self-isolate with Blumhouse's new Peacock original, SICK (2023)! Is the time right for a horror movie set in the COVID era? Has Peacock redeemed itself after the disastrous THEY/THEM? Does Colton commit an unforgivable sin in not knowing who Kevin Williamson is? We'll let you be the judge of that, as we judge if this film is a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer (00:03:51) Summary (00:05:28) Review (Spoiler Free) (0...
Jan 15, 2023•39 min
In this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan learn the hottest dance moves from Blumhouse's, M3GAN (2023)! Does Colton finally "get" camp? Does Rowan like dogs? Or, maybe our co-hosts been replaced by lifelike robotic dolls?! Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer (00:05:20) Bio (00:05:50) Review (Spoiler Free) (00:06:17) Review (SPOILERS) (00:16:05) Rating (00:34:28) Promotions/Outro (00:38:11) Follow us on all social m...
Jan 11, 2023•40 min
The squad welcomes Gill as an official member of the crew with her pick, COLOR OUT OF SPACE (2019). Is this a technicolour dream or a neon-drenched nightmare? Is this a "good" unhinged Nic Cage performance or did he phone it in? And most importantly, did Gill out-goth Lavinia in her teenage years? Tune in to find out if we give this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) What We Been Consuming (00:02:07) Trailer (00:21:50) Bio/First Experiences (00:24:05) Review (00:27:...
Jan 08, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 85
The squad rings in the holiday season with Mike's pick, MAGIC (1978). Wait… Mike knows that this was supposed to be a Christmas pick, right? No? Okay, well, we'll do it anyway! Bask in the confusion of us all thinking that this was a cheap "Chucky" knock-off, our musings on Anthony Hopkins' career, and how we recorded our MAGIC episode without making a single MAGIC MIKE joke! Honestly, we're still kicking ourselves for that one. Tune in to find out if we award this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLEI...
Dec 24, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 84
In this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan get in the Christmas spirit with the new Shudder original, CHRISTMAS BLOODY CHRISTMAS (2022). Is Tori Tooms on our naughty or nice list of final girls? Will Colton be a-carolling with these new metal tunes? Did this holiday horror make Rowan's heart grow three sizes? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLEIGH! Follow us on all social media: Facebook Twitter Instagram Tumblr Youtube Slasher Want some official Merch?! SHO...
Dec 19, 2022•32 min
