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, ta...
When Cyrus Kriticos, a very rich collector of unique things, dies, he leaves his house, fortune, and his prized collection of ghosts to his nephew. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss Dark Castle Entertainment, the legacy of William Castle, and the American treasure that is Matthew Lillard in, Thir13en Ghosts (2001).  Show Notes: Housekeeping (7:10) Back of the Box/Recommendations (17:30) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (23:45) Rotten Tomatoes (1:09:06) Trivia (1:16:30) Cooter of the Week (1:24:04) What We’ve Been Watching (1:29:23) Hotline Scream: (1:41:30)  Connect with us: Support us on Patreon Website Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Shop
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#518 – Frankenstein’s Army (2013)
In the dying days of WWII a battalion of Russians are lured into the secret lab of a deranged scientist and are forced to face off against an army of horrific flesh and metal war machines. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss WWII horror films, the influence video games have had on the genre, and the found footage film, Frankenstein’s Army (2013).  Show Notes: Housekeeping (4:05) Back of the Box/Recommendations (13:30) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (18:33) Rotten Tomatoes (59:27) Cooter of the Week (64:26) What We’ve Been Watching (69:50) Hotline Scream: (78:20)  Connect with us: Support us on Patreon Website Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Shop
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#517 – The Monkey (2025)
When twin brothers Bill and Hal find their father’s old monkey toy in the attic, a series of gruesome deaths start. The siblings decide to throw away the toy and move on with their lives, growing apart over the years. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss Stephen King, bizarre deaths, and Osgood Perkins’ latest horror film, The Monkey (2025).  Show Notes: Housekeeping (5:25) Back of the Box/Recommendations (9:20) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (14:00) Rotten Tomatoes (57:15) Trivia (65:45) Cooter of the Week (73:38) What We’ve Been Watching (78:25) Hotline Scream: (89:25)  Connect with us: Support us on Patreon Website Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Shop
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#516 – Signs (2002)
A widowed reverend lost his faith when he lost his wife. He’s now a single father living on a farm in Pennsylvania with his two kids and younger brother. They find crop circles in their cornfields and begin experiencing strange phenomena suggesting a potential alien invasion is looming. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss how effective PG-13 horror movies can be, how avoiding getting puked on is proof of God, and how M. Night Shyamalan used to make good movies in, Signs (2002).  Show Notes: Housekeeping (9:25) Back of the Box/Recommendations (15:40) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (23:38) Rotten Tomatoes (71:55) Trivia (78:55) Cooter of the Week (84:08) Hotline Scream: (88:32)  Connect with us: Support us on Patreon Website Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Shop
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#515 – Twilight (2008)
When Bella Swan moves to the Pacific Northwest she falls in love with Edward Cullen, a mysterious classmate who reveals himself to be a 108 year old vampire. On this week’s episode… Join the crew as we discuss why Kristen Stewart smells so good, why Robert Pattinson sparkles like diamonds, and how people just want to bang and live forever in, Twilight (2008).  Show Notes: Housekeeping (5:00) Back of the Box/Recommendations (8:10) Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (14:55) Rotten Tomatoes (65:45) Trivia (73:58) Cooter of the Week (84:15) What We’ve Been Watching (91:22) Hotline Scream: (101:37)  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!