Spooky Chicks & Horror Flicks
Welcome to Spooky Chicks and Horror Flicks: A Horror Movie PodcastWe’re your horror besties, here to dissect our favorite (and not so favorite) horror movies. Where we break down the screams, the scares, and everything sinister scene by scene.
86: Obsession (2026)
Emma and Ally know exactly what to wish for... and that is to recap and review Obsession (2026)
Written and directed by Curry Barker and starring Michael Johnston, Inde Navarrette, Cooper Tomlinson, and Megan Lawless, Obsession follows Bear, a hopeless romantic who uses a “One Wish Willow” to make his longtime crush fall in love with him. Because I guess asking someone out like a normal person was simply not an option. What follows is a twisted descent into obsession, entitlement, and the terrifying consequences of getti...
85: Saw (2004)
Emma and Ally are waking up in a filthy bathroom with a dead guy between them and absolutely no idea how they got there, because this week on Spooky Chicks and Horror Flicks, the hosts recap and review Saw (2004)
The low-budget horror phenomenon that turned a tricycle riding puppet into one of the most recognizable figures in the genre.
Directed by James Wan and written by Wan and Leigh Whannell, Saw follows strangers Adam and Dr. Lawrence Gordon, who find themselves trapped in a bizarre game...
84: Beetlejuice (1988)
May Emma and Ally rest in peace, because this week on Spooky Chicks and Horror Flicks, the hosts recap and review Beetlejuice (1988)
Tim Burton’s wild horror-comedy about ghosts, goth teenagers, and the absolute worst bio-exorcist you could possibly hire.
Starring Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Geena Davis, Alec Baldwin, and the late great Catherine O’Hara, Beetlejuice follows recently deceased couple Adam and Barbara Maitland as they attempt to scare away the new inhabitants of their beloved home. Unfortunately, their efforts lead them straight to th...
83: Sinners (2025)
Emma and Ally got their pickled garlic ready, because this week on Spooky Chicks and Horror Flicks, the hosts recap and review Sinners (2025).
Ryan Coogler’s original horror hit that mixes vampires, blues, family, and a whole lot of blood.
Starring Michael B. Jordan, Hailee Steinfeld, Miles Caton, and Jack O’Connell, Sinners follows twin brothers who return to their hometown to open a juke joint, only to discover that something much more sinister has arrived with them. The film became a major awards contender, earning 16...
82: Alien (1979)
Emma and Ally are getting a distress signal in deep space, because apparently “mysterious transmission from an abandoned alien ship” is not a good enough reason to turn around and go home. But it's actually because this week on Spooky Chicks and Horror Flicks, the hosts recap and review Alien (1979).
The ultimate sci-fi horror classic that proved outer space is just another terrible place to get murdered.
Directed by Ridley Scott and starring Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, Veronica Cartwright, and Ian Holm, Alien follows the...
Fantasy Horror Draft 2026: Building Our Own Horror Movies!
3rd Annual Fantasy Horror Draft!
For the sake of football season (While having nothing to do with football) Emma and Ally once again draft their own Fantasy Horror Movies with the all so familiar horror character tropes! Including the Final Girl, the Comic Relief, the Creepy Kid, the Harbinger, and more!
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81: Stay Alive (2006)
Emma and Ally are hitting Pause and unplugging the Playstation, because this week on Spooky Chicks and Horror Flicks, the hosts recap and review Stay Alive (2006).
Stay Alive follows a group of friends who discover a mysterious survival-horror game based on the legend of the murderous Countess Elizabeth Bathory. But once they start playing, they realize the game’s deaths are somehow becoming real.
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80: Weapons (2025)
Emma and Ally are trying to figure out where the hell all the kids went, because this week on Spooky Chicks and Horror Flicks, the hosts recap and review Weapons (2025) When 17 kids from the same classroom mysteriously disappear at exactly the same time, everyone in a small town is left wondering who..or what..is responsible.
Created by Zach Cregger, and starring Julia Garner, Josh Brolin, and the Academy Award winner for Best Supporting Actress Amy Madigan, Weapons weaves together multiple perspectives as the investigation unfolds, revealing...
79: Us (2019)
Emma and Ally are seeing double, because this week on Spooky Chicks and Horror Flicks, the hosts recap and review Us (2019). Jordan Peele’s mind-bending horror film about a family whose vacation takes a terrifying turn when they’re confronted by their own doppelgängers.
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78: Fright Night (1985)
Emma and Ally are staying up late and keeping a very close eye on the neighbors, because this week on Spooky Chicks and Horror Flicks, the hosts recap and review Fright Night (1985). The 80's vampiric classic that asks the important question: what if the guy next door is a vampire and nobody believes you?
Starring William Ragsdale, Chris Sarandon, and the legendary Roddy McDowall, Fright Night follows teenager Charley Brewster after he becomes convinced that his charming new neighbor is actually a blood-sucking vampire. Worst part is, even your...
77: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003)
Emma and Ally are taking a road trip through Texas with absolutely zero plans to stop for strangers, because this week on Spooky Chicks and Horror Flicks, the hosts recap and review The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003). The gnarly remake that introduced a new generation to Leatherface and remains one of Emma’s all-time favorite horror movies.
Starring Jessica Biel and her iconic tank top, the film once again follows a group of friends whose cross-country adventure takes a horrifying detour into the Hewitt family’s backyard.
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76: The Purge (2013)
Emma and Ally are locking the doors, boarding up the windows, and pretending everything is totally fine, because this week on Spooky Chicks and Horror Flicks, the hosts recap and review The Purge (2013) Where we ask ourselves, what if all crime was legal for one night?
Starring Ethan Hawke and Lena Headey, The Purge follows the Sandin family as their annual night of safety quickly spirals into chaos after one act of compassion puts everyone in danger. What begins as a tense survival story soon becomes a sharp commentary on class...
75: Suspiria (1977)
Emma and Ally are packing their dance shoes and a healthy distrust of sketchy dance academies, because this week on Spooky Chicks and Horror Flicks, the hosts recap and review Suspiria (1977). The legendary supernatural horror film that cemented Dario Argento as a master of style and nightmares.
Starring Jessica Harper as an American ballet student who arrives at a prestigious dance academy only to discover something witchy lurking behind the curtains. Suspiria is a nightmarish fever dream filled with questionable murders, unpredictable staff members, and enough red lighting to make every s...
74: Cabin Fever (2002)
Emma and Ally grabbed their kit and are heading for a weekend in the woods, because this week on Spooky Chicks and Horror Flicks, the hosts recap and review Cabin Fever (2002).
The infection horror film that launched the career of Eli Roth and made drinking tap water seem like a terrible idea.
Starring Rider Strong, the film follows a group of college friends whose relaxing cabin getaway quickly dissolves into panic, paranoia, and an alarming lack of basic problem-solving skills.
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Trivia Night: Horribly Explained Horror, Taglines, Directors & New Categories!
Our annual trivia night is here!
The producer put Emma and Ally to the test once again with Round 3 of trivia of another 10 horror themed questions. Including 5 new categories!
Think you know horror? Come test your knowledge!
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73: Jennifer's Body (2009)
Emma and Ally are heading back to the emo era, because this week on Spooky Chicks and Horror Flicks, the hosts recap and review Jennifer’s Body (2009)
The femme horror-comedy cult classic that deserved way better than the marketing department gave it. Written by Diablo Cody and starring Megan Fox and Amanda Seyfried, the film follows two best friends whose relationship takes a deadly turn after a demonic possession leaves Jennifer extremely hungry…and unfortunately for the local teenage boys, they’re on the menu.
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72: Childs Play (1988)
Emma and Ally are side eyeing any doll they come across, because this week on Spooky Chicks and Horror Flicks, the hosts recap and review Child’s Play (1988) The OG killer doll horror movie that introduced the world to Chucky, the smart mouth killer made of plastic.
Directed by Tom Holland (Not that one) and starring Catherine Hicks, Chris Sarandon, and the voice of chaos himself Brad Dourif, the film follows young Andy Barclay after his new favorite toy becomes the home for the soul of a se...
71: Oculus (2014)
Emma and Ally are checking every mirror in the house, because this week on Spooky Chicks and Horror Flicks, the hosts recap and review Oculus (2014).
The mind-bending horror film that proves nothing you see can be trusted because nothing is real. Directed by Mike Flanagan and starring Karen Gillan and Brenton Thwaites, the film follows siblings determined to prove that a sinister mirror is responsible for the tragedy that destroyed their family.
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Joined by special guest, Ally's brother, David!
Emma, Ally and David are heading to the cabin in the woods with absolutely no exit strategy, because this week on Spooky Chicks and Horror Flicks, the hosts recap and review The Evil Dead (1981). The low-budget "Groovy" horror classic that launched a franchise, a legend, and a whole lot of questionable decisions.
Directed by Sam Raimi and starring Bruce Campbell as everyone’s favorite soon-to-be chainsaw-handed king, the film follows a group of friends who accidentally unleash demonic ch...
69: It Follows (2014)
Emma and Ally are not looking back, because this week on Spooky Chicks and Horror Flicks, the hosts recap and review It Follows (2014). Starring Maika Monroe, a supernatural entity begins stalking its victims at a steady, unrelenting pace, the rules are simple: it never stops… and it’s always coming.
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68: Leprechaun 3 (1995)
Emma and Ally are rolling the dice in Sin City, because this week on Spooky Chicks and Horror Flicks, the hosts recap and review Leprechaun 3 (1995).
The sequel that took everyone’s favorite gold-obsessed gremlin straight to Las Vegas. When a pawn shop owner accidentally unleashes the Leprechaun and his magical coin gets loose on the Strip, greed runs wild and things get weird fast.
Starring Warwick Davis back in the green top hat, Leprechaun 3 leans hard into chaotic horror-comedy, ridiculous wishes, and the kind of campy kills that only a cursed co...
67: Scream 3 (2000)
Emma and Ally are heading to Hollywood, because this week on Spooky Chicks and Horror Flicks, the hosts recap and review Scream 3 (2000). The meta-slasher sequel that takes Ghostface 'behind the scenes'. As the murders move onto the set of Stab 3, Sidney Prescott once again finds herself dodging a killer who knows the rules… and is ready to rewrite them.
Directed by Wes Craven and starring Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette and Parker Posey, Scream 3 leans all the way into comedy, and gives us the mos...
66: Heart Eyes (2025)
Emma and Ally are swiping left, because this week on Spooky Chicks and Horror Flicks, the hosts recap and review Heart Eyes (2025)
Josh Rubens Valentine’s Day slasher where a masked killer with glowing heart-shaped eyes starts targeting couples on February 14th. Love is dead… and so is everyone else.
Roses are red. Violets are blue. If Heart Eyes sees you with your boo… it’s too late for you.
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65: The Thing (1982)
Emma and Ally are heading to Antarctica and not trusting anyone, because this week on Spooky Chicks and Horror Flicks, the hosts recap and review The Thing (1982)! John Carpenter’s paranoid masterpiece that made isolation, teamwork, and pet ownership terrifying. Set in a remote research station, the film follows a group of scientists who discover an alien lifeform that can perfectly imitate its victims… which immediately turns every suspicion into a potential death sentence.
Expect a spoiler-filled breakdown of the film’s groundbreaking practical effects, slow-burning tension, and why The Thing went from box-office flop to one...
64: Annabelle (2014)
Emma and her Producer are side-eyeing every porcelain doll in the room, because this week on Spooky Chicks and Horror Flicks is a recap and review Annabelle (2014). The film that proved dolls don’t need to move to ruin your life. Spinning off from James Wan's The Conjuring universe, this prequel stars Annabelle Wallis as a new mom who learns far too late that accepting creepy gifts is never the move.
It's a spoiler-filled breakdown of demonic cults, cursed objects, and the questionable writing style of "nothing is happening until it ab...
A Year in Horror: 2025
Emma and Ally are ringing in the New Year the only way they know how. For this special New Year’s Day episode of Spooky Chicks and Horror Flicks, the hosts look back at horror movies they watched in 2025.
Join them as they review, and roast the year in horror, including films like Companion, Sinners, Weapons, Together, Good Boy, Black Phone 2, The Ugly Stepsister, Frankenstein, Shelby Oaks, and Five Nights at Freddy’s 2. Expect hot takes, favorite kills, biggest disappointments, and plenty of debates over what actually worked.
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63: Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984)
It's Christmas! Emma and Ally are decking the halls with dread, because this week on Spooky Chicks and Horror Flicks, the hosts recap the controversial holiday slasher Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984).
Starring Robert Brian Wilson as Billy, the film became infamous for its killer Santa premise, sparking nationwide backlash that pulled ads, yanked screenings, yet accidentally cemented the movie’s place in horror history.
After all, nothing says holiday cheer like tinsel, trauma, and an unstable man dressed as Santa Claus wielding an axe.
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62: House of Wax (2005)
So the House really was made of wax all along...
Emma and Ally are hitting the road for a very ill-advised detour, because this week on Spooky Chicks and Horror Flicks, the hosts dip into the 2005 teen slasher House of Wax. Starring Elisha Cuthbert and Chad Michael Murray as siblings who wander into a town that’s one lit candle away from doom, this film also delivers the cinematic event no one was emotionally prepared for: Paris Hilton being k!lled in a horror film.
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61: Five Nights At Freddy's (2023)
*Warning: Lots of bad words in this one*
Five Nights at Freddys answers the age-old question: what if the band at Chuck E. Cheese finally snapped?
Emma and Ally are clocking in for the night shift, because this week on Spooky Chicks and Horror Flicks, the hosts recap and review the horror video-game adaptation "Five Nights at Freddy's". Starring Josh Hutcherson as a security guard who learns very quickly that Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza is not OSHA compliant, after being hired by a sketchy career counselor co-starring our sweet prince Matthew Lillard.
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60: The Black Phone (2022)
Someone's on the phone for you. And no, it's not regarding your cars extended warranty.
This week on Spooky Chicks and Horror Flicks, the hosts answer the call to cover 2022s "The Black Phone". Scott Derrickson’s supernatural thriller starring Ethan Hawke as “The Grabber,” the creepiest magician-slash-kidnapper since Pennywise traded his balloons for a van.
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59: The Blair Witch Project (1999)
In October of 2025, two podcast hosts disappeared (in a random garage they record in) while covering the horror movie that birthed the Found Footage genre: The Blair Witch Project
Happy almost Halloween, spooky friends!
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Fresh Fright: Black Phone 2 (2025)
Coming at you with another Fresh Fright Friday!
Todays brand new horror movie is the highly anticipated sequel "Black Phone 2".
Emma and the Producer break down their thoughts and feelings on this chilling film, and then take a few moments to also cover "Bone Lake" and the Justin Long animal attack horror, "Coyotes"!
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58: Ready Or Not (2019)
Ready or Not (2019) turns “’til death do us part” into a bloody battle for survival.
In this week’s episode of Spooky Chicks and Horror Flicks, Emma and Ally dive into the darkly funny world of the Le Domas family, where newlywed Grace (played by Samara Weaving) must survive a deadly game of hide-and-seek on her wedding night. The hosts unpack the film’s perfect blend of horror and comedy, its satirical take on wealth and family traditions, and why Ready or Not remains a modern cult favorite. Tune in for laughs, gore, fun facts...
Fresh Fright: The Strangers: Chapter 2 & Good Boy
Double Feature Fresh Fright Friday!
Not only are we surprising you with a Fresh Fright Friday, but this one is a double decker of TWO films currently in theaters!
The first half features Emma and the Producer talking about the second installment of new The Strangers franchise, while the second half features Emma and the return of Ally covering the highly anticipated doggo horror film, Good Boy!
You can catch both of these in theaters, especially our UK listeners where Good Boy is being released in theaters TODAY!
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Our Letterboxd Top 10 Horror Movies
What's Your Favorite Scary Movie?
Emma & Ally posted Letterboxd lists of their top 20 horror movies, and in todays off-week episode they share their top 10 from that list! Follow our reviews on Letterboxd to join in on the fun!
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57: Psycho (1960)
Ever feel like a hot shower might be your last?
Emma takes a stab at Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho (1960), a film that single-handedly made us all side-eye motels forever. The hosts dissect every stab, scream, and shadowy silhouette. With Ally mysteriously “missing,” (jk, she's fine) Producer steps in as co-host, because sometimes even podcasters need a body double.
Stick around for behind-the-curtain laughs, suspicious sandwiches, and the ultimate deep dive into why Hitchcock’s masterpiece still makes our skin crawl over 60 years later.
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56: Get Out (2017)
When Meet-The-Parents Goes Wrong
Emma & Ally are sinking in the 2017 hit "Get Out" (2017). Jordan Peele's groundbreaking directorial debut that redifined psychological horror and social thrillers.
The hosts unpack why Peele’s razor-sharp blend of satire and scares turned Get Out into an instant horror classic. Along the way, they’ll chat about the stellar performances from Daniel Kaluuya and Allison Williams, the film’s cultural impact, and why “the Sunken Place” is now a permanent part of horror’s vocabulary.
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Fantasy Horror Draft 2025: Building Our Own Horror Movies!
2nd Annual Fantasy Horror Draft!
For the sake of football season (While having nothing to do with football) Emma and Ally once again draft their own Fantasy Horror Movies with some new and old character tropes! Including the Final Girl, the Comic Relief, the Creepy Kid, the Harbinger, and more!
Word around the street is that pesky executive producer is still lurking around...
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55: The Faculty (1998)
Something weird is going on with the Faculty of Herrington High
Emma and Ally are going back to school to dissect the 1998 horror/ sci-fi film, "The Faculty"
The hosts break down why this Robert Rodriguez cult gem still slaps, like an alien parasite to the face. From everything to conformity, high-school dynamics and the random all-star lineup that'll make you ask " Wait..THEY were in this??"
Just make sure to always stay hydrated.
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You Asked, We've Answered..Again! - Q&A Episode 2025
We know it can be a bummer to wait 2 whole weeks between Film Review episodes, but to help cure those "off week" blues, we're dropping a special minisode!
On our instagram we asked you all to hit us with whatever questions you could think of. And you delivered. We had so much fun with these and we hope you have fun too!
See you all next week with a full film review episode.
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