In this very special episode for PRIDE MONTH , Rowan interviews Gill, Mike & special guest Willow Catelyn Maclay to discuss the importance of horror to the LGBTQ+ experience and how their respective communities relate to them. They also give everyone their top 5 picks for pride! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Gill Interview (00:00:47) Willow Interview (00:20:47) Mike Interview (00:35:35) Outro (00:56:53) Follow us on all social media: Facebook Twitter Instagram Tumblr Youtube Slasher Threa...
Jul 01, 2024•58 min
The squad rounds off PRIDE MONTH by covering the cult classic, THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW (1975)! What is the one circumstance that Gill would give herself to Tim Curry? What are our favourite and least favourite songs? And, what does this movie mean to queer canon? 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 (00:03:21) Trailer (00:41:45) Synopsis/First Experiences (00:42:10) Review (00:46:08) Ra...
Jun 23, 2024•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 123
On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan check out Ishana Night Shyamalan's debut film, THE WATCHERS (2024)! Does Ishana continue the Shyamalan tradition of twist endings? Did we like the inclusion of Irish folklore? Or, was this barely even 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 (00:03:32) Synopsis (00:04:02) Review (SPOILER FREE) (00:04:23) Review (SPOILERS) (00:20:37) Rating (00:38:47) Promotions/O...
Jun 11, 2024•44 min
The squad kicks off PRIDE MONTH by getting creepy… Pasta, that is! As we're covering Jane Schoenbrun's WE'RE ALL GOING TO THE WORLD'S FAIR (2021)! Does this film have a deeper message or is it just a vibe? Have we found the strongest soundtrack since IT FOLLOWS? And, can the boomers on 'cast relate to the youngins' time on the Internet? 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 (00:01:53) Trailer ...
Jun 09, 2024•1 hr 59 min•Ep. 122
Mike takes his birthday off, so the squad invites Anthony Nicastro back to play a game of BODIES BODIES BODIES (2022)! Is the music in this daddy as fuck? Can this whodunnit hold up on multiple viewings? Did we ruin the month Colton had been waiting for?! 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 (00:05:00) Trailer (00:37:59) Synopsis/First Experiences (00:38:29) Review (00:42:13) Rating/What Did ...
May 26, 2024•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 121
Colton & Rowan try to remain positive while discussing THE STRANGERS: CHAPTER 1 (2024)! Does this film have anything unique to say? Will this disturb people as much as the original? And, did a hate crime occur during Colton's screening?! Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer (00:04:29) Synopsis (00:04:59) Review (SPOILER FREE) (00:05:21) Review (SPOILERS) (00:22:56) Rating (00:39:32) Promotions/Outro (00:41:57) Follow us ...
May 22, 2024•44 min
The squad starts MAY24 without resident A24 bro Colton and discusses IN FABRIC (2018)! How divided will everyone be about this film? Is this pretentious or just pure cinema? And did Colton miss this one on purpose? 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 (00:02:12) Trailer (00:32:44) Synopsis/First Experiences (00:34:39) Review (00:38:45) Rating/What Did You Think? (01:17:36) Horrific Hotline (0...
May 12, 2024•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 120
Rowan and Gill do it for the Gen Z astrology babies by discussing new teen horror film TAROT (2024)! Can this do justice to the legacy of 90s horror films? Does this film understand the difference between tarot and horoscopes? And, could Rowan see anything in this damn film? Tune in to find out if we gave these films a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer (00:06:37) Synopsis (00:07:07) Review (SPOILER FREE) (00:07:50) Review (SPOILERS) (00:22:38) Rating (00:44:18) Pr...
May 09, 2024•51 min
Rowan takes over hosting duties and is joined by Gill for a streaming DOUBLE FEATURE of INFESTED and HUMANE! Is this the year for fantastic feature debuts? Does Infested have Rowan giddy for the upcoming Evil Dead? And, does Gill think Caitlin Cronenberg lives up to the family name? Tune in to find out if we gave these films a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Infested : Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer (00:04:54) Synopsis (00:06:25) Review (SPOILER FREE) (00:06:57) Review (SPOILERS) (00:20:17) R...
May 03, 2024•1 hr 22 min
The squad embraces the chaos of APRIL GHOULS and ends the month with a BIGGGG pick—TROLL (1986)! Is this non-ironically the best Harry Potter movie? How is the cast this stacked? And what about THAT musical number?! 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 (00:32:37) Synopsis/First Experiences (00:33:07) Review (00:37:02) Rating/What Did You Think? (01:09:53) Horrific Hotline (...
Apr 28, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 119
Colton & Rowan practice their pliés and jeté into theatres for Radio Silence's latest, ABIGAIL (2024)! Did modern movie marketing ruin the "twist?" Has Colton come around on Melissa Barrera? And, are these takes going to drive a stake through the heart of Horror Hounds everywhere? Probably. 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 (00:04:29) Review (SPOILER FREE) (00:04:54) Review (SPOILERS) (00:24:03) Ra...
Apr 23, 2024•49 min
The squad kicks off APRIL GHOULS with a big one, BEETLEJUICE (1988)! Dune VS Beetlejuice, who has the best sandworms? Was this the role of a lifetime for Michael Keaton? And there is no way Colton can hate this movie, right? 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 (00:46:07) Synopsis/First Experiences (00:46:38) Review (00:52:04) Rating/What Did You Think? (01:41:00) Horrific ...
Apr 14, 2024•2 hr 14 min•Ep. 118
Colton & Rowan say their prayers and head to theatres to witness THE FIRST OMEN (2024)! Did Arkasha Stevenson just set the standard for what we want from mid-budget mainstream horror going forward? Were we genuinely unsettled by what we saw? And, can Colton make it five minutes without comparing this film to last month's IMMACULATE? Probably not. Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer (00:06:43) Synopsis (00:07:13) Review ...
Apr 07, 2024•1 hr 7 min
Colton & Rowan tune their televisions to the must-see TV event of 1977, LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL (2023)! Is David Dastmalchian leading man material? Is the immaculate set design tarnished by AI? And, can Rowan find it in his heart to love found footage? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer (00:07:42) Synopsis (00:08:26) Review (SPOILER FREE) (00:08:40) Review (SPOILERS) (00:36:55) Rating (00:57:14) Promotions/Outro (01:...
Apr 03, 2024•1 hr 3 min
The squad takes a trip to the Great White North with Gill's pick, GINGER SNAPS 2: UNLEASHED (2004)! Has Colton warmed up to this franchise? Have the VFX improved since the first film? And wait… Wasn't Willow Catelyn Maclay supposed to guest on this episode?! Tune in to find out where Willow went and if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: PSA/Theme/Intro (00:00:00) What We Been Consuming?/Why We Picked It (00:03:09) Trailer (00:37:36) Synopsis/First Experiences (00:38:52) Revie...
Mar 31, 2024•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 117
Colton & Rowan weather the storm and check out the new Shudder Original, YOU'LL NEVER FIND ME (2023). Do we have another Aussie horror hit on our hands? What did we think of the sound design? And, most importantly, did the third act keep us on our toes? Tune in to find out if we gave these films a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer (00:03:09) Synopsis (00:05:09) Review (SPOILER FREE) (00:05:33) Review (SPOILERS) (00:16:57) Rating (00:34:40) Promotions/Outro (00...
Mar 27, 2024•40 min
Colton & Rowan race to theatres for a DOUBLE FEATURE of IMMACULATE and GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE! What's scarier: the history of the Catholic church or "something strange in your neighbourhood?" Are we happy to have the Ghostbusters back in NYC? And, is Sydney Sweeney our new favourite scream queen? Tune in to find out if we gave these films a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Immaculate : Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer (00:05:04) Synopsis (00:06:09) Review (SPOILER FREE) (00:06:30) Revie...
Mar 25, 2024•1 hr 40 min
OG squad member Xylia returns to the show to discuss the science fiction epic, LEPRECHAUN 4: IN SPACE (1996). Are we pissed at the lack of limericks? Is Colton over Kelly Armstrong? And, most importantly, is Hello Kitty Island Adventure stealing Xylia's identity?! 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 (00:02:54) Trailer (00:45:02) Synopsis/First Experiences (00:45:45) Review (00:50:51) Rating/...
Mar 17, 2024•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 116
Colton & Rowan get all dressed up for a tea party with their IMAGINARY friends. Is Chauncey the Bear the new ANNABELLE? Does Blumhouse have another gateway horror hit on their hands? And, does this film live up to everything we imagined it to be? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer (00:03:15) Synopsis (00:03:45) Review (SPOILER FREE) (00:04:14) Review (SPOILERS) (00:20:06) Rating (00:39:07) Promotions/Outro (00:43:11) F...
Mar 15, 2024•45 min
The squad goes camping for Colton's Mom, Joy's, Patreon Pick, EDEN LAKE (2008)! Just how EXTREME is this flick? Is Michael Fassbender a huge pussy? And, how about THAT ending? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer (00:03:32) Synopsis/First Experiences (00:05:17) Review (00:09:21) Rating (01:01:55) Promotions (Horrific Hotline/Social Media/Patreon/It Slays Podcast's Horrific Playlist) (01:06:24) Outro (01:07:47) Follow us on a...
Mar 10, 2024•1 hr 9 min
The squad cooks up a delicious course of basement rats and chews over Mike's pick, WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO BABY JANE? (1962). Are Joan Crawford & Bette Davis the Arnie & Sly of their time? Has anyone ever heard of a psycho-biddy? And, is Baby Jane really one of the greatest villains of all time? 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 (00:45:55) Synopsis/First Experience...
Mar 03, 2024•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 115
The squad straps on their Good Guys tool belts just in time for our FIFTH ANNIVERSARY, and discuss YOUR pick, CHILD'S PLAY (1988). Was this the birth of an icon or a happy accident? Can a "killer doll movie" still provide some scares? And, what is going on with that breakfast in bed?! Tune in for an episode of celebration and to all find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! Thank you for all of your support over these past five years—whether you've been here since the beginning, o...
Feb 17, 2024•1 hr 57 min•Ep. 114
Colton & Rowan head to theatres for a Valentine's DOUBLE FEATURE of OUT OF DARKNESS and LISA FRANKENSTEIN! Take a drink every time we say "prehistoric horror", laugh as a couple of dudes try their best to discuss the feminist themes of both films, and cringe as Colton insults BookTok girlies everywhere. Honestly, we probably should've had Gill on this one... But, that's it! Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Out Of Darknes s: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) ...
Feb 14, 2024•1 hr 27 min
The squad kicks off FAN-FAVOURITE FEBRUARY with the most requested movie since our inception, SINISTER (2012)! Is this really the scariest film in history? Are we all about those snuff films? And of course, we have to take some time to appreciate those cardigans! 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 (00:02:38) Trailer (00:35:45) Synopsis/First Experiences (00:36:15) Review (00:40:43) Rating/W...
Feb 04, 2024•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 113
The squad takes a trip to Thailand with Horror Hound Steven's Patreon pick, THE MEDIUM (2021)! Is this found-footage mockumentary scary and/or unsettling? What'd we think of the naturalistic performances? And, I can't believe we're asking this, but… Is this our best Patreon pick, yet? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer (00:04:25) Synopsis/First Experiences (00:04:56) Review (00:08:48) Rating (00:49:20) Promotions (Horrific...
Jan 28, 2024•59 min
This squad of dummies brings WANUARY to a close with the often overlooked DEAD SILENCE (2007)! What's scarier: creepy dolls or minotaur milking? Can anyone distinguish between Fats, Slappy, and Billy? And, can Gill judge a good acting performance to save her life? Not a chance. 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 (00:02:05) Trailer (00:41:51) Synopsis/First Experiences (00:42:21) Review (00:...
Jan 21, 2024•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 112
Colton & Rowan slip on their trunks and dive in for a late NIGHT SWIM. Does Blumhouse have another M3GAN on their hands? Is this a worthy addition to WANUARY? And most importantly, does this do for backyard pools what JAWS did for beaches? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Trailer (00:06:23) Synopsis (00:06:53) Review (SPOILER FREE) (00:07:19) Review (SPOILERS) (00:20:08) Rating (00:35:30) Promotions/Outro (00:38:32) Follow u...
Jan 11, 2024•41 min
The squad rings in the new year with WANUARY—a full month devoted to discussing the works of James Wan, and what better way to kick things off than with his mind-boggling, giallo-inspired, and wildly divisive, MALIGNANT! Is it Gill's turn to not "get" camp? Can Mike & Rowan show Colton the errors in his 2021 review? Or, is Wanuary cancelled before it even begun? 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...
Jan 07, 2024•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 111
2023 is DEAD. Let's take a look at THE YEAR AHEAD! Join Colton & Rowan on a special episode of NOW SLAYING where the guys break down 2024's upcoming horror releases! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) Night Swim (00:08:25) Handling The Undead (00:13:20) Out Of Darkness (00:19:03) Lisa Frankenstein (00:22:57) Baghead (00:26:51) Imaginary (00:31:16) The First Omen (00:36:41) Untitled Universal Monster Movie (00:40:37) Return To Silent Hill (00:44:30) The Watchers (00:47:54) A Quiet Place: Day On...
Jan 01, 2024•2 hr 7 min
The squad SLEIGHS the season with their Holiday pick, DEADLY GAMES (1989)! Does Thomas put Kevin McCallister to shame? Is Grandpa the true hero of the story? And, does this criminally under-watched holiday horror deserve a spot on your annual "nice" list? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLEIGH! Happy Holidays from the It Slays Crew! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00) What We Been Consuming?/Why We Picked It (00:02:07) Trailer (00:39:23) Synopsis/First Experiences (00:...
Dec 24, 2023•1 hr 58 min•Ep. 110
