Single father, Paul Henderson, purchases a newspaper in the small town of Copperton, Ohio and moves there with his daughter Christina. The two soon come to realize the townsfolk led by evil reverend Donovan, are Satanic cult members. On this week's episode… Join the crew as we discuss extremely low budget filmmaking, Linnea Quigley deserving better, and the 1989 shot on video movie that wasn't finished until 2022, Heartland of Darkness (2022).  Show Notes: Housekeeping (15:05) Back of the Box/Recommendations (22:18) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (29:10) Cooter of the Week (1:04:28) What We've Been Watching (1:08:06) Hotline Scream (83:45)  Connect with us: Support us on Patreon Website Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Shop
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#551 – Triple Feature: Frankenstein (1931), The Invisible Man (1933), The Wolf Man (1941)
Frankenstein (1931) Dr. Henry Frankenstein is obsessed with assembling a living being from parts of several exhumed corpses.  The Invisible Man (1933) A scientist finds a way to become invisible, but in doing so becomes murderously insane.  The Wolf Man (1941) Upon his return to his father's estate, aristocrat Larry Talbot meets a beautiful woman, attends a mystical carnival and uncovers a horrifying curse.  On this week's episode… Join the crew as we celebrate Halloween by discussing 3 absolutely classic Universal monster movies!  Show Notes: Housekeeping (6:00) Back of the Box/Recommendations (13:10) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (20:30) Rotten Tomatoes (56:58) Trivia (1:03:40) Back of the Box/Recommendations (1:11:58) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (1:16:25) Rotten Tomatoes (1:47:40) Trivia (1:54:05) Back of the Box/Recommendations (1:58:30) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (2:04:20) Rotten Tomatoes (2:43:23) Trivia (2:47:22) Cooter of the Week (2:53:51)  Connect with us: Support us on Patreon Website Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Shop
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#550 – Trick 'r Treat (2007)
A Halloween anthology provides 5 intertwining tales: a principal's dark secret, a virgin looking for her first time, a group of kids pull a prank, a woman who loathes Halloween doesn't respect the rules, and an old man's dark past returns to visit him. On this week's episode… Join the crew as we discuss horny ass werewolves, an adorable Halloween mascot, and potentially the best horror anthology of all time, Trick 'r Treat (2007).  Show Notes: Housekeeping (4:20) Back of the Box/Recommendations (14:25) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (20:55) Rotten Tomatoes (76:00) Trivia (83:37) Cooter of the Week (90:10) Hotline Scream: (100:15)  Connect with us: Support us on Patreon Website Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Shop
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#549 – Re-Animator (1985)
After an odd, new medical student arrives on campus, a dedicated local and his girlfriend become involved in bizarre experiments centering around the re-animation of dead tissue. On this week's episode… Join the crew as we discuss Jeffrey Combs, Barbara Crampton, and one of the greatest horror comedies of all time, Re-Animator (1985).  Show Notes: Housekeeping (4:10) Back of the Box/Recommendations (11:50) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (19:00) Rotten Tomatoes (69:42) Trivia (76:40) Cooter of the Week (81:05) What We've Been Watching (84:28) Hotline Scream: (95:35)  Connect with us: Support us on Patreon Website Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Shop
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#548 – V/H/S/Halloween (2025)
A collection of Halloween themed videotapes unleashes a series of twisted, blood-soaked tales, turning trick or treat into a struggle for survival. On this week's episode… Join the crew as we discuss found footage horror, Halloween anthologies, and the beautiful blend of the two in, V/H/S/Halloween (2025).  Show Notes: Housekeeping (4:30) Back of the Box/Recommendations (12:20) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (17:35) Rotten Tomatoes (93:55) Cooter of the Week (102:11) What We've Been Watching (109:50) Hotline Scream: (128:15)  Connect with us: Support us on Patreon Website Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Shop
Based out of Jacksonville, FL, the Straight Chilling crew are a group of old friends who gather weekly to casually review horror films, make recommendations, talk trivia, news and more. Straight Chilling has you covered on all things horror!
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