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!
Episodes
The squad takes a hike through the Scottish Highlands to howl about Gill's pick, AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON (1981)! Is this still the greatest werewolf transformation ever put to film? Does the comedy still hold up to this day? And just how many homoerotic threads can Mike pull from the shadows? Tune in to find out if we gave this film this a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!
CHAPTERS:
- Theme/Intro (00:00:00)
- What We Been Consuming?/Why...
The squad gets a heavy dose of seduction with Mike's pick, SPECIES (1995)! Beyond the gloriously dodgy early CGI, is this one of the last great practical effects showcases of the '90s? How did this manage to assemble such a ridiculously stacked cast? And, just how many times do we think Mike's dad watched this film? Tune in to find out if we gave this film this a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!
CHAPTERS:
- Theme/Intro (00:00:00)
- What We Be...
On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Rowan, Mike & Gill try not to be dead by dawn as they sink their teeth into EVIL DEAD BURN! Is this the nastiest, bloodiest, and most unrelenting entry in the franchise yet? Is Evil Dead one of the strongest franchises going? And, what on earth happened that made someone walk out of the theatre? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!
CHAPTERS:
- Theme/Intro (00:...
The squad, joined by Willow Catelyn Maclay, sinks its teeth into Rowan’s pick, THE HUNGER (1983)! Is Tony Scott's seductive vampire classic all style, or is there far more beneath its impossibly cool surface? Did this film redefine what cinematic vampires could be? And, does everyone agree this is the best opening to a horror movie from the 80s? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!
CHAPTERS:
- T...
The squad tackles the drama 65 million years in the making with Colton's prehistoric pick, JURASSIC PARK III (2001)! Is this secretly the most horror-forward entry in the series? Can this franchise survive its first trip without Spielberg in the driver's seat? And, has Colton created a Spinosaurus-sized rift in our Pride Month scheduling that Mike will never forget? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY...
The squad sashays into Gill's PRIDE MONTH pick, QUEENS OF THE DEAD (2025)! Can Tina Romero step out of her father's shadow and into horror royalty? Is there enough zombie mayhem, gore, and glitter to keep us all entertained? And, what has Colton done now to find himself in everyone's bad books? Tune in to find out if we gave this film this a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!
CHAPTERS:
- Theme/Intro (00:00:00)
- What We Been Consuming?/Why We P...
On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan try not to lose the plot (or themselves) in the BACKROOMS! Has Kane Parsons earned a permanent seat at the horror genre's cool kids' table? Is this movie way more of a Lynchian nightmare than conventional genre fare? And, can Rowan untangle years of YouTube lore long enough to judge the film on its own terms!? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!
CHAPT...
On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan pack up the van and talk PASSENGER! Does the film’s mythology keep the engine running? Are the characters giving compelling tension…or awkward carpool energy? And, is the trailer doing some extremely heavy lifting here!? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!
CHAPTERS:
- Theme/Intro (00:00:00)
- Trailer (00:04:12)
- Synopsis (00:04:42)
- Review (SPO...
The squad drags special guest Steven from EHMON (RIP) to the carnival for Mike's chaotic pick, THE FUNHOUSE (1981)! Is this one of Tobe Hooper's most underrated gems? Can the movie make up its mind on whether it's a creature feature, slasher, or a surprisingly grim slice-of-life following carnival workers? And, most importantly…will Steven allow ANY criticism whatsoever to escape the big top tent? Tune in to find out if we g...
On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan obsess over OBSESSION (2026)! Is Curry Barker a new master of horror? Does Inde Navarrette give an absolutely chilling performance? And, what sort of BIG statements does Rowan make this episode!? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!
CHAPTERS:
- Theme/Intro (00:00:00)
- Trailer (00:05:18)
- Synopsis (00:05:48)
- Review (SPOILER FREE) (00:05:59)
- Review (SPOILERS)...
After wandering the woods for weeks, the boys return with Colton's pick, BOOK OF SHADOWS: BLAIR WITCH 2 (2000)! Was swapping out found footage for early aughts vibes the right choice? Could the guys manage to unravel the secrets of Esrever? And most importantly, can a goth mommy and topless wiccan save a much-maligned sequel? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!
CHAPTERS:
- Theme/Intro (00:00:00...
On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan check in for some HOKUM! Are we game for whodunnit horror? Did we love the cast of eclectic Irish actors? And, what is up with that scary-ass big-eyed bunny thing!? 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) (00:05:13)
- Review (SPOILERS) (00:24:31)
- Rating (00:54:...
The boys pack their bags and go for a hike with Rowan's pick, THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT (1999)! It may not have invented found footage, but is it still the blueprint every shaky-cam nightmare is chasing? Does the "witch" still get under our skin, or are we too desensitized to twig bundles and rock throwing? And most importantly, can we all learn to agree, or do we wind up standing in the corner like Mike? Tune in to find out if we ga...
On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan go under wraps with LEE CRONIN'S THE MUMMY! Was there enough Egyptian flair? Is Jack Reynor still stuck in his bear-suit from MIDSOMMAR? And, wait… Did Cronin just go ahead and make another EVIL DEAD movie?! Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!
CHAPTERS:
- Theme/Intro (00:00:00)
- Trailer (00:06:19)
- Synopsis (00:06:49)
- Review (SPOILER FREE) (00:07:0...
The squad heads back in time with special guest Willow Catelyn Maclay to sink their teeth into Gill's pick, GINGER SNAPS BACK: THE BEGINNING (2004). Direct-to-video, but does it still draw blood? Is this the bleakest entry in the series? And, is Rowan lowkey howling that this ain't called GINGER SNAPS 3?! 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?/Wh...
On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan do a full-on double take and somehow end up fighting Satan (again?!) with THEY WILL KILL YOU! Is the gore nasty enough to earn a spot in the horror hall of fame, or just a messy afterthought? Have we discovered someone with a foot fetish that could rival Tarantino's? And wait, just checking again, our theatre tickets don't say READY OR NOT 2, right?? Tune in to find out if we gave ...
The squad busts out their film reels and stares longingly at Mike's pick, PEEPING TOM (1960). Is this a film that deserves a legacy as legendary as PSYCHO? Is the technicolor cinematography simply chef's kiss? Or, can some of us not even manage to keep our eyes open for an older movie like 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?/Why W...
On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan count to ten and seek out READY OR NOT 2: HERE I COME! Is this blood-soaked sequel sure to satisfy fans of the first? Does the new rules and deepened lore help keep things fresh? And, do the guys accidentally reveal their thoughts on the first film—one of the most-requested movies for us to review on the show? Obviously! Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, Y...
On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan keep the mics hot and talk about A24's latest, UNDERTONE! Does this Canadian horror have us feeling a little patriotic? Is the sound design some nuanced work or nothing but jumpscares? And, was there any chance we weren't going to judge these people's podcast techniques? Absolutely not. Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!
CHAPTERS:
- Theme/Intr...
The squad shines the buckles on their shoes and heads back for seconds with LEPRECHAUN: BACK TO THA HOOD (2003). Does it feel good to get back to the hood? Where the hell did all the limericks go? And, are we granted a cameo from an OG pod member?! 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 (00:55:37)
- Synopsis/First ...
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