It Slays Podcast

The squad goes Disco with Mike's pick, EYES OF LAURA MARS (1978). In this episode: Xylia talks sex work and female autonomy, Mike discusses the male gaze, and Rowan dreams of conversation pits! Listen to find out if we award this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY or SLAY!Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeSlasherWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro & Outro Music by Dylan Bailey (IG: @thedylanbailey)* Support the show

The squad tries to escape the hellish suburbs with Xylia's pick, VIVARIUM (2019). In this episode: Xylia talks Durkheim, Mike discusses his dream home, and Rowan may not be a fan of this kid! Listen to find out if we award this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY or SLAY!Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeSlasherWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro & Outro Music by Dylan Bailey (IG: @thedylanbailey)* Support the show

The squad tries not to get lost with Rowan's pick for the holidays, DEAD END (2003). In this episode: Xylia tells the tale of being a pale person, Mike chats about death loops, and Rowan wants to know what's up with that Marilyn Bronson guy! Listen to find out if we award this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY or SLAY!Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeSlasherWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro & Outro Music by Dylan Bailey (IG: @thedylanbailey)* Support the show

The squad fills up their water bottles and heads to class with Mike's pick for Rowan, the 90s Sci-Fi Horror film THE FACULTY (1998). In this episode: Xylia talks about Interactional Sociology, Mike discusses the bedhead look, and Rowan contemplates the idea of conforming! Listen to find out if we award this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY or SLAY!Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeSlasherWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro & Outro Music by Dylan Bailey (IG: @thedylanbailey)* Support the show

The squad dines on dessert with Xylia's pick for Mike, with Larry Cohen's THE STUFF (1985). In this episode: Xylia flashes back to spaghetti nightmares, Mike figures out when an appropriate time to watch this film is, and Rowan gushes over mops! Listen to find out if we award this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY or SLAY!Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeSlasherWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro & Outro Music by Dylan Bailey (IG: @thedylanbailey)* Support the show

The squad gets Japanese trippy with Rowan's pick for Xylia, HOUSE (1977). In this episode: Xylia discusses Japanese culture, Mike finds floating heads frightening, and Rowan continues to say names and numbers incorrectly! Listen to find out if we award this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY or SLAY!Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeSlasherWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro & Outro Music by Dylan Bailey (IG: @thedylanbailey)* Support the show

The #OCTHORRORFEST finale we all deserve! The squad does  a group pick with SAW (2004). In this episode: Xylia gets nostalgic, Mike gets scared over unclean bathrooms, and Rowan tries to trick parents into showing their kids extreme films! Listen to find out if we award this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY or SLAY!Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeSlasherWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro & Outro Music by Dylan Bailey (IG: @thedylanbailey)* Support the show

#OCTHORRORFEST pushes on! The squad examines Xylia's pick, DANIEL ISN'T REAL (2019). In this episode: Xylia , Mike, and Rowan have some fun and review this film but also have a serious conversation about mental health and the representation of mental health in this film! Listen to find out if we award this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY or SLAY!Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeSlasherWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro & Outro Music by Dylan Bailey (IG: @thedylanbailey)* Support the show

#OCTHORRORFEST continues! The squad looks at Rowan's pick, HALLOWEEN II (1981). In this episode: Xylia tells embarrassing stories, Mike has nipples on the brain, and Rowan attempts to shock all the listeners with his racy opinions! Listen to find out if we award this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY or SLAY!Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeSlasherWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro & Outro Music by Dylan Bailey (IG: @thedylanbailey)* Support the show

It begins....OCTHORROR FEST! The squad kicks things off with Mike's pick of Lucky McKee film THE WOODS (2006). In this episode: Xylia tells the tale of giving yourself bangs, Mike turns on his fellow Shade Brigade member, and Rowan tries to make sense of this film! Listen to find out if we award this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY or SLAY!Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeSlasherWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro & Outro Music by Dylan Bailey (IG: @thedylanbailey)* Support the show

The squad evaluates 80s B-monster movie, KILLER KLOWNS FROM OUTER SPACE (1988). In this episode: Xylia tells the listeners about Rowan's killer pick up moves, Mike tries to find something nice to say about this film, and Rowan attempts to keep everyone on topic, perhaps unsuccessfully! Listen to find out if we award this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY or SLAY!Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeSlasherWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro & Outro Music by Dylan Bailey (IG: @thedylanbailey)* Support the show

The squad let Xylia have a sick day so Rowan and Mike fend for themselves reviewing the ever social relevant film STRANGE DAYS (1995). In this episode: Rowan and Mike discuss some heavy topics in the film such as racism, classism, police brutality and feminism. On a lighter note they also discuss bad wigs and the 90s obsession with technology. Listen to find out if we award this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY or SLAY!Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeSlasherWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro & Outro Music by Dylan Bailey (IG: @thedylanbailey)* Support the show

The squad reviews Robert Mockler's debut horror film, LIKE ME (2017). In this episode: Xylia, for some reason, is the nice critic?! Mike trash talks his way through the episode, and Rowan tried to keep it even...maybe? Listen to find out if we award this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY or SLAY!Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeSlasherWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro & Outro Music by Dylan Bailey (IG: @thedylanbailey)* Support the show

We are back from summer vacation! Join the squad as they look at their first musical by reviewing REPO! THE GENETIC OPERA (2008). In this episode: Xylia switches roles and ISN'T the tough critic, Mike talks wigs, and Rowan pulls an Xylia. Listen to find out if we award this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY or SLAY! WARNING: This episode was recorded in April before Pride Month, so yes, we are not just stuck in the past!Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeSlasherWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro & Outro Music by Dylan Bailey (IG: @thedylanbailey)* Support the show

Celebrate the end of PRIDE MONTH with the squad as they review Rowan's pick, what many call the gayest horror film ever made, A Nightmare On Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985) as well as the new documentary about this film Scream Queen: My Nightmare On Elm Street (2020). In this episode: Xylia has Carol Baskins on the mind, Mike breaks down the subtext on this film, and Rowan can't stop dancing by himself in his bedroom. Listen to find out if we award this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY or SLAY!Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeSlasherWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro & Outro Music by Dylan Bailey (IG: @thedylanbailey)* Support the show

Join the squad as they review Mike's choice for PRIDE MONTH, Peter Jackson's film HEAVENLY CREATURES (1994). In this episode: Xylia tells us how she really feels about running, Mike verbally eye rolls at Xylia most of the time, and Rowan tries to cover up sleeping. Listen to find out if we award this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY or SLAY!Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeSlasherWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro & Outro Music by Dylan Bailey (IG: @thedylanbailey)* Support the show

Join the squad as they kick off PRIDE MONTH by watching homegrown film director Stephen Dunn's debut feature length film, CLOSET MONSTER (2015). In this episode: It's all about pride baby! Okay....maybe awesome soundtracks as always too. Listen to find out if we award this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY or SLAY!Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeSlasherWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro & Outro Music by Dylan Bailey (IG: @thedylanbailey)* Support the show

The last episode that the squad is without Xylia, they review legendary TV creator William Asher's horror film Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker. Also known as Night Warning (1981). In this episode: Rowan swoons over an amazing school coach, Mike discusses homophobic detectives that are in the closet. They both talk about the eerie similarities between this film and Nightmare On Elm Street 2! Listen to find out if we award this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY or SLAY!Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeSlasherWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro & Outro Music by Dylan Bailey (IG: @thedylanbailey)* Support the show

The squad does a PATREON PICK! #Horrorhound Colton Simpson not only picked the 2015 highly discussed film THE WITCH but decided to join us as well! In this episode, we discuss: How pretentious is this film? Is Colton the new Xylia when it comes to criticizing horror movies? Did Xylia fall asleep during this movie? Listen to find out if we award this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY or SLAY! Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeSlasherWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro & Outro Music by Dylan Bailey (IG: @thedylanbailey)* Support the show

IT'S A PARTY GOING ON RIGHT HERE! The squad celebrates ONE YEAR of the podcast by answering questions then reviewing Xylia's pick, the Adam Wingard directed film THE GUEST (2014). In this episode: Rowan still can't get anyone's name correct, Mike reminds Rowan of this fact & Xylia doesn't let Rowan live down his Mandy review! Listen to find out if we award this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY or SLAY!Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeSlasherWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro & Outro Music by Dylan Bailey (IG: @thedylanbailey)* Support the show