It Slays Podcast

Much like Michael, OG It Slays member Xylia RETURNS to the main show with HALLOWEEN 4: THE RETURN OF MICHAEL MYERS (1988). How do we feel about the mask? What are Mike's favourite roof-chasing scenes? And most importantly, who is the winner of our OCTHORRORFEST GIVEAWAY? 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)* CHAPTERS:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)What We Been Consuming (00:03:13)Trailer (00:22:25)Bio/First Experiences (00:22:55)Review (00:27:08)Rating/What Do You Think? (01:07:44)Horrific Hotline (01:16:05)Promotions (Horrific Hotline/Social Media/It Slays Podcast's Horrific Playlist) (01:22:31)GIVEAWAY WINNER (01:24:04)Upcoming Episode/Outro (01:27:47)Support the show

The squad and foreign correspondant Gillian Keats continue Octhorrorfest with TRICK R TREAT (2007). Is this the best horror anthology ever? Could Sam be added to the horror icons list? Was Mike’s computer so full of porn that it crashed halfway through recording this episode? 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)* CHAPTERS:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)What We Been Consuming (00:02:17)Trailer (00:18:55)Bio/First Experiences (00:21:20)Review (00:25:51)Rating/What Do You Think? (01:13:53)Horrific Hotline (01:23:30)Promotions (Horrific Hotline/Social Media/It Slays Podcast's Horrific Playlist) (01:26:56)GIVEAWAY ANNOUNCEMENT (01:28:06)Upcoming Episode/Outro (01:30:42)Support the show

In this episode of NOW SLAYING, Rowan brings OG It Slays member Xylia out of retirement to discuss HALLOWEEN ENDS (2022). Can the franchise ever recover from HALLOWEEN KILLS? Can we somehow bring Ben Tramer into things? Does evil actually die tonight? Tune in and find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeSlasherWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro Music by Rowan Fraser (IG: @biggiehauls)*CHAPTERS:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)Trailer (00:04:58)Bio (00:05:28)Review (Spoiler Free) (00:06:11)Review (SPOILERS) (00:13:41)Rating (00:34:02)Promotions/Outro (00:35:51)Support the show

In this episode of NOW SLAYING, Rowan & foreign correspondent Gillian Keats check out Hulu's reimagining of HELLRAISER (2022). Is this a worthy remake of the original? Is Pinhead still a horror icon? How many Pinussies should one person have? Listen and find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeSlasherWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro Music by Rowan Fraser (IG: @biggiehauls)*CHAPTERS:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)Trailer (00:04:47)Bio (00:05:02)Review (Spoiler Free) (00:05:32)Review (SPOILERS) (00:12:13)Rating (00:30:42)Promotions/Outro (00:32:19)Support the show

The squad reassembles to review Patreon supporter, Holly P's pick, SCREAM (2022). Just how successful is this requel/legacyquel? Why on Earth wasn't Jenna Ortega the lead? Can Colton divorce himself from 5-year-old STAR WARS discourse long enough to give this movie a fair shake? Probably not! But, tune in and 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)* CHAPTERS:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)What We Been Consuming (00:02:44)Trailer (00:25:28)Bio/First Experiences (00:25:57)Review (00:29:47)Rating/What Do You Think? (01:17:50)Horrific Hotline (01:29:21)Promotions (Horrific Hotline/Social Media/It Slays Podcast's Horrific Playlist) (01:34:59)Upcoming Episode/Outro (01:37:43)Support the show

With Colton away at TIFF, the squad invites Gillian Keats back to the pod to dress goth and start a new school year with MIRROR MIRROR (1990). Is Megan sympathetic whatsoever? How long is too long to get sexual with a bleeding mirror? Is it a good thing that Colton skipped this episode? 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)* CHAPTERS:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)What We Been Consuming (00:04:07)Trailer (00:17:32)Bio/First Experiences (00:19:40)Review (00:23:48)Rating/What Do You Think? (01:20:15)Promotions (Horrific Hotline/Social Media/It Slays Podcast's Horrific Playlist) (01:29:35)Upcoming Episode/Outro (01:31:20)Support the show

In this episode of NOW SLAYING, Rowan & Colton check in with the latest horror hotness, BARBARIAN (2022). How does this stack up to Zach Cregger's previous effort, MISS MARCH? Does Conan or any other barbarians make an appearance? Does this episode feature simply the worst podcast audio known to man? Listen and find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeSlasherWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro Music by Rowan Fraser (IG: @biggiehauls)*CHAPTERS:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)Trailer (00:03:28)Bio (00:03:56)Review (Spoiler Free) (00:04:12)Review (SPOILERS) (00:16:22)Rating (00:37:48)Promotions/Outro (00:42:53)Support the show

The squad dons their berets and travels back to the 60s to set their gaze on Colton's pick, EYES WITHOUT A FACE (1960). Is that fat Robert Downey Jr. in the leading role? Or, possibly the "Curb Your Enthusiasm" theme in the film's score? And what about all of those "best of" Letterboxd lists? 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)* CHAPTERS:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)What We Been Consuming (00:02:03)Trailer (00:20:12)Bio/First Experiences (00:20:42)Review (00:22:54)Rating/What Do You Think? (01:05:59)Promotions (Horrific Hotline/Social Media/It Slays Podcast's Horrific Playlist) (01:15:17)Upcoming Episode/Outro (01:16:56)Support the show

In this episode of NOW SLAYING, Rowan & Colton sink their teeth into THE INVITATION (2022). Were the guys swept off their feet by Walt's chiselled jaw and English accent? Or, maybe it was his fat bank account and numerous properties that did the trick? Or, maybe it was his harem of—wait... Is this a horror movie or a harlequin romance? Regardless, listen in and find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeSlasherWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro Music by Rowan Fraser (IG: @biggiehauls)*CHAPTERS:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)Trailer (00:02:48)Bio (00:03:18)Review (Spoiler Free) (00:03:38)Review (SPOILERS) (00:15:47)Rating (00:30:06)Promotions/Outro (00:33:23)Support the show

The squad assembles for one half of 2007's GRINDHOUSE experience, PLANET TERROR. Why is Rodriguez so dang horny? Are these creatures zombies or mutants? And, does QT need to get that checked out? 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)* CHAPTERS:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)What We Been Consuming (00:01:46)Trailer (00:21:55)Bio/First Experiences (00:23:06)Review (00:29:34)Rating/What Do You Think? (01:10:15)Promotions (Horrific Hotline/Social Media/It Slays Podcast's Horrific Playlist) (01:21:00)Upcoming Episode/Outro (01:22:19)Support the show

In this episode of NOW SLAYING, Rowan & Colton weather the storm with A24's latest release, BODIES BODIES BODIES (2022). Are podcasts actually a lot of fucking work? Did Colton's eyes glaze over? Is old man Rowan hip with the kids? Listen and find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeSlasherWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro Music by Rowan Fraser (IG: @biggiehauls)*CHAPTERS:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)Trailer (00:04:59)Bio (00:05:29)Review (Spoiler Free) (00:05:47)Review (SPOILERS) (00:17:02)Rating (00:34:55)Promotions/Outro (00:38:09)Support the show

In this episode of NOW SLAYING, Rowan & Colton suffer through Peacock's latest horror misstep, THEY/THEM (2022), so you don't have to! Is Pink's "Fuckin' Perfect" a zoomer anthem? Was this actually written and directed by an Oscar-winner? Did this movie try and make gay conversion camps… Fun? Listen in on the chaos and find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeSlasherWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro Music by Rowan Fraser (IG: @biggiehauls)*CHAPTERS:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)Trailer (00:03:22)Bio (00:04:34)Review (Spoiler Free) (00:04:53)Review (SPOILERS) (00:11:56)Rating (00:43:54)Promotions/Outro (00:45:43)Support the show

In this episode of NOW SLAYING, Rowan & Colton bury their hatchets in the straight-to-streaming PREDATOR prequel, PREY (2022). Is this the best PREDATOR movie since the original? Should've Trachtenberg fired his VFX team? Did the Predator always look this goofy? Listen to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeSlasherWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro Music by Rowan Fraser (IG: @biggiehauls)*CHAPTERS:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)Trailer (00:09:21)Bio (00:09:51)Review (Spoiler Free) (00:10:20)Review (SPOILERS) (00:17:56)Rating (00:46:35)Promotions/Outro (00:49:36)Support the show

The squad is joined by film critic and essayist, Willow Catelyn Maclay, to discuss the cult slasher flick, SLEEPAWAY CAMP (1983). Just how problematic is this movie? Is there anything to love outside of the soundtrack? And what is with Aunt Martha’s impeccable taste in wallpaper? 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)* CHAPTERS:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)What We Been Consuming (00:06:55)Trailer (00:18:26)Bio/First Experiences (00:18:56)Review (00:25:25)Rating/What Do You Think? (01:07:13)Promotions (Horrific Hotline/Social Media/It Slays Podcast's Horrific Playlist) (01:17:41)Upcoming Episode/Outro (01:19:50)Links to Willow Catelyn Maclay's reviews on Sleepaway Camp:Article 1Article 2Want to join Willow's Patreon?Support the show

In this episode of NOW SLAYING, Rowan & Colton saddle up with Jordan Peele's sci-fi horror epic, NOPE. Is this Peele's best film yet? Was it spoiled by the trailers? And, how does "Oprah" factor into any of this? Listen to find out if we gave this film a NEIGH, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeSlasherWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro Music by Rowan Fraser (IG: @biggiehauls)*CHAPTERS:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)Trailer (00:05:02)Bio (00:05:32)Review (Spoiler Free) (00:05:48)Review (SPOILERS) (00:15:17)Rating (00:46:59)Promotions/Outro (00:50:48)Support the show

The squad gets off on the wrong foot with Colton's pick, AUDITION (1999). Is this their ideal "torture porn" masterpiece? A misogynistic romantic drama? Or, just the best piano-wire-decapitation film Mike has seen all year? 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)* CHAPTERS:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)What We Been Consuming (00:02:59)Trailer (00:26:28)Bio/First Experiences (00:27:43)Review (00:35:36)Rating/What Do You Think? (01:24:33)Promotions (Horrific Hotline/Social Media/It Slays Podcast's Horrific Playlist) (01:36:02)Upcoming Episode/Outro (01:38:43)Support the show

The squad turns in their snazzy suit jackets and off-white business cards to hit the books with Mike's pick, AMERICAN PSYCHO 2 (2002). Is William Shatner still a stud? Is 9/11 somehow to blame for all of the film's shortcomings? And, what does LILO & STITCH have to do with any of this?! 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)* CHAPTERS:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)What We Been Consuming (00:01:43)Trailer (00:17:51)Bio/First Experiences (00:18:57)Review (00:22:01)Rating/What Do You Think? (01:15:17)Promotions (Horrific Hotline/Social Media/It Slays Podcast's Horrific Playlist) (01:21:13)Upcoming Episode/Outro (01:23:49)Support the show

In this episode of NOW SLAYING, naughty boys Rowan & Colton ring up Blumhouse Productions and check out THE BLACK PHONE (2022). Did it live up to the hype? Dial things up to eleven? Or, do they wish that their psychic abilities could've spared them the disappointment? Listen to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeSlasherWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro Music by Rowan Fraser (IG: @biggiehauls)*CHAPTERS:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)Trailer (00:06:42)Bio (00:07:12)Review (Spoiler Free) (00:07:40)Review (SPOILERS) (00:21:00)Rating (00:45:00)Promotions/Outro (00:49:03)Support the show

The squad celebrates Pride Month by indulging in some nouvelle extrême with Rowan's pick, HIGH TENSION (2003). Can three dudes determine if a film is lesbiphobic? Can Colton get over the twist ending and engage in a sensible discussion? Or, will you just be left with Rowan & Mike's great pride-themed recommendations? 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)* CHAPTERS:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)What We Been Consuming (00:02:04)PRIDE Recommendations (00:19:09)Trailer (00:29:03)Bio/First Experiences (00:29:18)Review (00:35:41)Rating/What Do You Think? (01:28:44)Horrific Hotline (01:36:35)Promotions (Horrific Hotline/Social Media/It Slays Podcast's Horrific Playlist) (01:41:40)Upcoming Episode/Outro (01:43:16)Support the show

Hold onto your butts! The squad journeys to the Jurassic period to unearth Colton's pick, JURASSIC PARK (1993). Is this a horror movie? Is this peak Jeff Goldblum? Will Rowan ever stop humming the theme song? 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)* CHAPTERS:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)What We Been Consuming (00:01:54)Trailer (00:23:06)Bio/First Experiences (00:23:36)Review (00:33:51)Rating/What Do You Think? (01:28:23)Promotions (Horrific Hotline/Social Media/It Slays Podcast's Horrific Playlist) (01:35:01)Upcoming Episode/Outro (01:37:05)Support the show