It Slays Podcast

The squad notices Gill "coincidentally" gets back from vacation just in time for her pick, PET SEMATARY (1989)! Is this one of the best Stephen King adaptations? Does it set the standard for creepy kids? And, most importantly… Which of Rowan's cats is more evil than this film's frightening feline?! Tune in to find out if we gave this film this a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!

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• Theme/Intro (00:00:00)
• What We Been Consumin...

The squad welcomes Willow Catelyn Maclay to talk hands, necks, and gams with Mike’s pick, MAY (2003)! What makes this twisted little gem such a beloved cult classic? Is it simply a modern day FRANKENSTEIN, or is there something much deeper beneath the surface? And, most importantly, can Willow finally admit that Independence Day is a banger?! Tune in to find out if we gave this film this a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!

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Welcome to the inaugural episode of IT SLAYS PODCAST PRESENTS: CHOPPING BLOCK - FANGORIA CHAINSAW AWARDS 2026!

The nominations are in, and Gill & Rowan are ready to put them all on the chopping block! They’ll break down every nominee in every category, debate who deserves the hardware, and make their official predictions for who will walk away a winner, and who’s getting chopped.

Throughout awards seas...

On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Rowan & Mike commune with the dead to see if they have anything nice to say about INSIDIOUS: OUT OF THE FURTHER! Have we officially traded jump scares for superpowers? Did Rowan lie to Mike to convince him to do this episode? And, how do you make a music-heavy-horror with absolutely NO BOPS?! Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! 

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• Theme/Intro (00:00:...

The squad closes out JAWGUST with Rowan's pick, JAWS 2 (1978)! Can shark PTSD and a new director make this sequel feel fresh? Is a scarred, burnt Bruce 2.0 an even meaner man-eater? And, just how much fun can we have with EXPLODING BOATS?! Tune in to find out if we gave this film this a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!

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• Theme/Intro (00:00:00)
• What We Been Consuming?/Why We Picked It (00:02:28)
• Trailer (00:36:23)
• Synopsis/First Expe...

On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan continue to celebrate JAWGUST with the new prehistoric pterror, THE END OF OAK STREET! Are we amped to see David Robert Mitchell back in the director's chair? Does this feel like a love letter to Spielberg with a little more bite? And, most importantly… Did either of us have dino sex on our bingo card?! Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!

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The squad leaves Colton & Rowan to kick off JAWGUST all by their lonesome. That’s okay… We're fine… Not even a big deal… Like, we've got Colton's pick, ALLIGATOR II: THE MUTATION (1991), to discuss anyways… Is it immediately obvious this sequel is missing its big star? Does a PG rating put a damper on the carnage? And, can a two-man podcast crew make an episode longer than the movie itself!? Tu...

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!

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• 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!

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• 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! 

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• 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!

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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!

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• 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!

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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!

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• 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!

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• Theme/Intro (00:00:00)
• Trailer (00:05:18)
• Synopsis (00:05:48)
• Review (SPOILER FREE) (00:05:59)
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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! 

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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! 

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• 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:...