The Cherry Picker
Welcome to The Cherry Picker: the horror movie podcast where we like to kill people... but not really. Hosted by Zack Cherry and Eddie. Each week we discuss a new horror film / franchise / or topic, and finish the episode off with The Cherry Picker, an interactive poll where we choose two characters from the preceding content who we believe were/are the most deserving of their horror movie deaths (whether they received one or not). You will then have the opportunity to vote.
Episode 194 | Deep Blue Sea (1999)
Summer 2026 is here, which means we're going to be obnoxiously thematic for a while. So dive in with us today as we revisit the 90's shark thriller, DEEP BLUE SEA. Was it nostalgia that drew us to this one, or is it just a really fun time? Also, as always, we've picked out the most loathsome characters from the film, so join us at the end of the episode in voting for which one was the most deserving to die.
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Episode 193 | Jeepers Creepers (2001)
This month's Patreon's Choice episode (chosen by our friends over on Patreon) is Jeepers Creepers! The 2001 creature feature that broke labor day box office records at the time of its release. But how does it hold up 25 years later? Join us as we share our thoughts. Also, as always, we've picked out the most loathsome characters from the film, so join us at the end of the episode in voting for which one was the most deserving to die.
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Episode 192 | Scary Movie (2026)
The long awaited return of the SCARY MOVIE franchise is finally upon us, but... does it deliver on its promise to CROSS EVERY LINE? Join us as we analyze the sixth entry in the spoof franchise, where we will delve into every pop culture and horror movie reference, and also talk about some of our favorite shows and movies that make us laugh. Also, as always, we've picked out the most loathsome characters from the film, so join us at the end of the episode in voting for which one was the most deserving to die.
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Episode 191 | Backrooms (2026)
Based on the viral web series from Kane Parsons, which itself was inspired by creepypastas, Backrooms is the latest horror movie to blow up the box office. It is currently A24's highest grossing film to date, with $213 million after its second weekend. Does Backrooms reinvent the wheel though? Join us as delve into the ins and outs of this liminal space horror, including how the visual effects were achieved, and whether there is a deeper meaning to the narrative. Also, as always, we've picked out the most loathsome characters from the film, so join us at the end...
Episode 190 | Obsession (2026)
Obsession is a brand new horror film released by Blumhouse from first time director, Curry Barker. After three weeks, the film has already earned over $150 million worldwide through word of mouth, and has been drawing a lot of praise from critics and audiences alike. But how do we feel about it? Join us as unravel this sleeper hit and get to the bottom of its massive success. Also, as always, we've picked out the most loathsome characters from the film, so join us at the end of the episode in voting for which one was the most deserving to...
Episode 189 | Our Favorites and Least Favorites from Every Horror Franchise
In this week's supersized episode (chosen by our Patreon supporters), we will be going over 25 different horror movie franchises to give you our favorite and least favorite film from each one. All in all there are 174 movies to choose from!!! Feel free to play along.
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Episode 188 | From Dusk Till Dawn (1996)
From Dusk Till Dawn turned 30 years old this past January! And with all the renewed interest in it following the release of Sinners last year, we figured we would see how the film holds up today. Join us as we sink our teeth into this horror/crime/western hybrid that was directed by Robert Rodriguez (The Faculty) and written by Quentin Tarantino (Death Proof). Also, as always, we've picked out the most loathsome characters from the film, so join us at the end of the episode in voting for which one was the most deserving to die.
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Episode 187 | Panic Room (2002)
Panic Room was a successful mid-range budget thriller from the early 2000s. Starring Jodie Foster and directed by David Fincher, it became a huge hit at the time of its release, but has since become somewhat forgotten. So join us as we delve back into this slice of history, which still looks pretty great by today's standards, especially considering the use of CGI effects to achieve specific shots. Also, as always, we've picked out the most loathsome characters from the film, so join us at the end of the episode in voting for which one was the most deserving...
Episode 186 | Basic Instinct (1992)
Basic Instinct is known as the quintessential 90s erotic thriller... but is it the best one? Join us as we delve into this salacious romp from Dutch filmmaker, Paul Verhoeven, that launched Sharon Stone as a household name ("You're mother was no Sharon Stone"), and saw Michael Douglas continue to play sleazy curmudgeons. Also, as always, we've picked out the most loathsome characters from the film, so join us at the end of the episode in voting for which one was the most deserving to die.
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Episode 185 | Fear (1996)
Join us for this month's Patreon's Choice: FEAR (1996), which also happens to be celebrating its 30th anniversary this month. A racy 90s thriller starring Mark Wahlberg and Reese Witherspoon. This was a fun movie to chat about, so we hope you have a good time listening to us joke about all the ridiculous 90s cliches. Also, as always, we've picked out the most loathsome characters from the film, so join us at the end of the episode in voting for which one was the most deserving to die.
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Episode 184 | Faces of Death (2026)
After being shelved for several years, the meta reboot to Faces of Death (the controversial horror snuff film from 1978) has finally received a limited theatrical release. We happened to catch this one and quite enjoyed it. Hang out with us as we chat about the film in this spoiler-filled conversation. Also, as always, we've picked out the most loathsome characters from the film, so join us at the end of the episode in voting for which one was the most deserving to die.
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Episode 183 | Final Destination 5 (2011)
This week we are revisiting the surprise prequel in the Final Destination franchise in its fifth entry. One of the better ones, in our opinion, as it builds upon the lore of the previous films. So join us as we discuss all the clues and continuity errors of this being a period piece. We'll also compare and contrast to some of our favorite moments and characters from the first four movies. Also, as always, we've picked out the most loathsome characters from the film, so join us at the end of the episode in voting for which one was...
Episode 182 | Scary Movie (2000)
With Scary Movie 6 on the horizon, we're revisiting the satire of all satires with the original, released way back in the year 2000. Join us as we reminisce of a time where comedy was not only funny, but also extremely offensive. Also, as always, we've picked out the most loathsome characters from the film, so join us at the end of the episode in voting for which one was the most deserving to die.
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Episode 181 | F#@% Marry Kill: Scream Franchise
Now that Scream 7 is out and about, let's play a fun little game. We're taking all the characters from Scream, Scream 2, Scream 3, Scream 4, Scream (2022), Scream VI, and Scream 7, and putting them through a bout of F#@% Marry Kill (aka Kiss Marry Kill). Join us 24 rounds of fun and play along with us!
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Episode 180 | Demon Knight (1995)
We're hitting the 90s hard this week with Tales From the Crypt presents Demon Knight. Join us as we explore the pre-Scream landscape of horror. It may not have had the best track record, but there were a few gems such as this one, where art direction and practical effects transcended the genre to a level that is now a distant memory. Also, as always, we've picked out the most loathsome characters from the film, so join us at the end of the episode in voting for which one was the most deserving to die.
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Episode 179 | Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood (1988)
We're back after some technical difficulties. And we may have missed Friday the 13th by a few days, but we were determined to get this episode out to you. The New Blood is an entry in the F13 franchise that has always been very polarizing, especially for boasting some of the greatest FX that never were seen, thanks to extensive cuts by the studio. Anyway, as always, we've picked out the most loathsome characters from the film, so join us at the end of the episode in voting for which one was the most deserving to die.
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Episode 178 | Scream 7 (2026)
SCREAM 7 is finally upon us, having released this past weekend... AND we have got a lot to talk about in this MEGA 3-HOUR episode of The Cherry Picker. What did we like? What did we NOT like? Where does this entry land for us in terms of a franchise ranking? ...AND MORE!!! And as always, we've picked out the most loathsome characters from the film, so join us at the end of the episode in voting for which one was the most deserving to die. EXPECT SPOILERS!!!
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Episode 177 | It (2017)
Thank you to our Patreon supporters for choosing this week's episode: It (2017). Join us as we delve into this contemporary adaptation of the classic Stephen King novel. Also, make sure to help us decide which character was most deserving to die in the Cherry Picker Poll.
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Episode 176 | Scream VI (2023) REDUX
The countdown to SCREAM 7 continues this week with our re-cap of Scream VI. This movie was fast tracked for release after the success of Scream (2022). And while it was celebrated at the time for its high-octane set pieces, it hasn't aged very well for us. How do we feel about it today? Well, prepare yourself, because we are taking no prisoners. And as always, we've picked out the most loathsome characters from the film, so join us at the end of the episode in voting for which one was the most deserving to die.
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Episode 175 | Scream (2022) REDUX
The countdown to SCREAM 7 continues this week with our re-cap of Scream 5. This franchise lay dormant for 11 years (not including the mostly unrelated television series), so the announcement of a fifth instalment was a huge deal in the wake of the slasher resurgence, and also the catalyst for the term "requel". But how does it hold up four years later. Join us as we give you are unfiltered thoughts. And as always, we've picked out the most loathsome characters from the film, so join us at the end of the episode in voting for which one was the most...
Episode 174 | Scream 4 (2011) REDUX
The countdown to SCREAM 7 continues this week with our re-cap of Scream 4. Was this movie ahead of its time? We talk about everything from the "extended/alternate" version to the infamous filter, and lots of little tidbits and opinions along the way. And as always, we've picked out the most loathsome characters from the film, so join us at the end of the episode in voting for which one was the most deserving to die.
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Episode 173 | Misery (1990)
Thank you to our Patreon supporters for choosing this week's episode: Misery. Join us as we delve into the snowed-in horror story from the mind of Stephen King, and the vision of Rob Reiner. Also, make sure to help us decide which character was most deserving to die in the Cherry Picker Poll.
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Episode 172 | Scream 3 (2000) REDUX
The countdown to SCREAM 7 continues this week with our re-cap of Scream 3. Join us as we unpack this often misunderstood trilogy capper, which has received somewhat of a renaissance in the last few years. And as always, we've picked out the most loathsome characters from the film, so join us at the end of the episode in voting for which one was the most deserving to die.
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Episode 171 | Scream 2 (1997) REDUX
The countdown to SCREAM 7 continues this week with our re-cap of Scream 2. Join us as we unpack this hard-hitting sequel, which happens to be our favorite. And as always, we've picked out the most loathsome characters from the film, so join us at the end of the episode in voting for which one was the most deserving to die.
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Episode 170 | Scream (1996) REDUX
Happy New Year! We are kicking off 2026 by welcoming our new Co-Host, Tim MacKay, as well as gearing up for the release of SCREAM 7 on February 27th! To celebrate the occasion, we are revisiting the entire Scream franchise, starting with the 1996 original. Come meet Tim and get his insights into horror movies and the Scream franchise. And as always, we've picked out the most loathsome characters from the film, so join us at the end of the episode in voting for which one was the most deserving to die.
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Episode 169 | What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962)
🎀 Here we are, Eddie's final episode as co-host! This week is also our Patreon's choice episode for the month, and What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? has emerged victorious. Join us as we say goodbye to Eddie and have some fun fan-casting feuding duos to star in a hypothetical Baby Jane remake. Also, as always, we've picked out the most loathsome characters from the film, so join us at the end of the episode in voting for which one was the most deserving to die.
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Episode 168 | My Soul to Take (2010)
🦅 Released 15 years ago, My Soul to Take was Wes Craven's second to last film, and one that is notoriously maligned. But is it that bad...? Well, you will have to hear what we say about it, because this is one of those movies where the conversation surprised us. Also, as always, we've picked out the most loathsome characters from the film, so join us at the end of the episode in voting for which one was the most deserving to die.
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Episode 167 | Cult of Chucky (2017)
❄️ Just three episodes left for Eddie, so we are wrapping up another long-covered franchise this week. Cult of Chucky was the last feature film in the official Chucky franchise (before he went over to television), and we have some very opposing thoughts on the movie. We also have our franchise rankings, so there's lots of spicy takes to be had in this episode. Also, as always, we've picked out the most loathsome characters from the film, so join us at the end of the episode in voting for which one was the most deserving to die.
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Episode 166 | Wes Craven's New Nightmare (1994)
🦖 With this being Eddie's last month co-hosting the podcast, we wanted to finish off one of his favorite franchises that we have been covering... I mean, technically, we haven't covered the remake yet, but The Nightmare on Elm Street franchise would not be complete without Wes Craven's super meta, high concept sequel, which also happens to be the concluding chapter in what we lovingly like to refer to as "The Nancy Trilogy". Also, as always, we've picked out the most loathsome characters from the film, so join us at the end of the episode in voting for which one was...
Episode 165 | The Top 10 Horror Movies of the 21st Century
🔟 For this month's Patreon's Choice episode, we are sifting through the 21st century (2001-Present) to pick out our top 10 horror movies. This episode will include Zack's list, Eddie's list... and just because we like some variety, we will also be looking at Letterboxd's Top 10 Most Popular horror movies, as well as the Top 10 Highest Rated. Be sure to vote on the Cherry Picker POLL as well to help us decide which horror movie reigns supreme over the last 25 years.
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Episode 164 | Thanksgiving (2023)
🦃 We love slashers here at The Cherry Picker, and with the holiday right around the corner, we figured it was a good time to visit a newer entry in the genre with Eli Roth's Thanksgiving. In this episode we will discuss the original "Grindhouse" trailer that started it all, and how it evolved into a feature film 16 years later. This is a fun episode, because Thanksgiving is a movie that inspires a lot of debate and forces us to examine what works and doesn't work in a horror film, and how different the genre is today. Also, as always, we...
Episode 163 | Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992)
🛍️ Reaching way back to the early 90s with this one! Before it was a hit television series starring Sarah Michelle Gellar, Buffy was a wacky offbeat movie which was heavily meddled, resulting in a tonally different version which flopped hard, but has since become a cult classic. Join us as we mine the comedy gold, and draw comparisons to what the series would eventually become. Also, as always, we've picked out the most loathsome characters from the film, so join us at the end of the episode in voting for which one was the most deserving to die.
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Episode 162 | Curse of Chucky (2013)
🥣 It’s been a while since we’ve talked about Chucky, so we’re starting to make our way through the last few entries of the franchise. Also, Eddie has an announcement to make, so make sure not to miss this one. Also, as always, we've picked out the most loathsome characters from the film, so join us at the end of the episode in voting for which one was the most deserving to die.
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Episode 161 | Trick 'r Treat (2007)
🍭 Happy Halloween, folks!!! This month's Patreon's Choice movie is the anthology film, Trick 'r Treat. Eddie is off this week, so we brought in special-ghost, Tim, to chat about the movie, as well as the the new I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER, and the SCREAM franchise. Also, as always, we've picked out the most loathsome characters from the film, so join us at the end of the episode in voting for which one was the most deserving to die.
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Episode 160 | Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers
📐 The Halloween franchise marathon comes to its conclusion this week with a supersized episode where we will be talking about 2 MOVIES IN 1 with the Theatrical and Producer's Cuts of Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers. We do our best to rationalize the crazy thorn cult stuff. We will also provide our rankings of the Halloween franchise so far (only based on the movies we've covered... which is basically all of them now, except for the Rob Zombie entries). Also, as always, we've picked out the most loathsome characters from the film, so join us at the end of the epi...
Episode 159 | Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers (1989)
🍪 Of all the over-hated horror movie sequels known to existence, you won't find another one that we staunchly defend more than Halloween 5! So major TRIGGER WARNING!!! We will be having a good time unpacking all the bad things (that we love so adoringly), as well as all the great things (which are unfairly overlooked). Join us if you love or love to hate this movie. We know it's ridiculously bad, but we still love it. Also, as always, we've picked out the most loathsome characters from the film, so join us at the end of the episode in voting for...
Episode 158 | Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988)
🚑 Back in 1988, Michael Myers made his long-awaited return to horror cinema after Freddy and Jason dominated the box office for most of the decade. Halloween 4 is a very safe entry in the Halloween franchise, but that doesn't mean it's lacking, and we found a surprisingly endless amount of things to discuss in this week's episode as we continue our Halloween marathon. As always, we've picked out the most loathsome characters from the film, so join us at the end of the episode in voting for which one was the most deserving to die.
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Episode 157 | Urban Legends: Final Cut (2000)
🤺 This month's Patreon's Choice episode is Urban Legends 2: Final Cut, which incidentally is turning 25 next week. We've got a lot to say about this one, surprisingly. So hop on in and join us as we delve into one of the most extensive conversations you will currently find on this fascinatingly peculiar slasher sequel. And as always, join us in voting for the most deserving character to die at the end of the episode.
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Episode 156 | Halloween II (1981)
🏥 We are continuing our Halloween franchise marathon with Halloween II... MORE of the night HE came home!!! Join us for all the Loomis quotes and shenanigans in the sequel that John Carpenter calls "an abomination". And as always, join us in voting for the most deserving character to die at the end of the episode.
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Episode 155 | Halloween (1978)
🎃 After years of waiting and covering the franchise in a very weird non-linear sequence, we are finally talking about the one that started it all!!! The one, the only, the classic... Halloween. AKA John Carpenter's Halloween. This episode kicks off our two month fall season marathon in which we will be covering Halloweens 1, 2, 4, 5, and 6. We're going hard this year, so make sure to come along with us for all the spooky season fun. And as always, join us in voting for the most deserving character to die at the end of the episode.
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