192 episodes
It Slays Podcast It Slays Podcast
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- TV & Film
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3.6 • 14 Ratings
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We're dying to talk horror. Join Rowan, Mike, Colton, and Gill as they slash through HORROR MOVIE CANON every other Sunday. Is your favourite horror movie a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY? Tune in to find out!
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Abigail (2024) (NOW SLAYING)
Colton & Rowan practice their pliés and jeté into theatres for Radio Silence's latest, ABIGAIL (2024)! Did modern movie marketing ruin the "twist?" Has Colton come around on Melissa Barrera? And, are these takes going to drive a stake through the heart of Horror Hounds everywhere? Probably. Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!
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Theme/Intro (00:00:00)Trailer (00:03:59)Synopsis (00:04:29)Review (SPOILER FREE) (00:04:54)Review (SPOILERS) (00:24:03)Rating (00:42:01)Promotions/Outro (00:46:50)Follow us on all social media:
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Beetlejuice (1988)
The squad kicks off APRIL GHOULS with a big one, BEETLEJUICE (1988)! Dune VS Beetlejuice, who has the best sandworms? Was this the role of a lifetime for Michael Keaton? And there is no way Colton can hate this movie, right? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!
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Theme/Intro (00:00:00)What We Been Consuming?/Why We Picked It (00:01:58)Trailer (00:46:07)Synopsis/First Experiences (00:46:38)Review (00:52:04)Rating/What Did You Think? (01:41:00)Horrific Hotline (02:03:55)Promotions (Horrific Hotline/Social Media/Patreon/It Slays Podcast's Horrific Playlist) (02:10:00)Upcoming Episode/Outro (02:11:48)Follow us on all social media:
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The First Omen (2024) (NOW SLAYING)
Colton & Rowan say their prayers and head to theatres to witness THE FIRST OMEN (2024)! Did Arkasha Stevenson just set the standard for what we want from mid-budget mainstream horror going forward? Were we genuinely unsettled by what we saw? And, can Colton make it five minutes without comparing this film to last month's IMMACULATE? Probably not. Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!
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Theme/Intro (00:00:00)Trailer (00:06:43)Synopsis (00:07:13)Review (SPOILER FREE) (00:07:32)Review (SPOILERS) (00:31:14)Rating (01:00:11)Promotions/Outro (01:05:44)Follow us on all social media:
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Late Night With The Devil (2023) (NOW SLAYING)
Colton & Rowan tune their televisions to the must-see TV event of 1977, LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL (2023)! Is David Dastmalchian leading man material? Is the immaculate set design tarnished by AI? And, can Rowan find it in his heart to love found footage? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!
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Theme/Intro (00:00:00)Trailer (00:07:42)Synopsis (00:08:26)Review (SPOILER FREE) (00:08:40)Review (SPOILERS) (00:36:55)Rating (00:57:14)Promotions/Outro (01:01:28)Follow us on all social media:
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Ginger Snaps 2: Unleashed (2004)
The squad takes a trip to the Great White North with Gill's pick, GINGER SNAPS 2: UNLEASHED (2004)! Has Colton warmed up to this franchise? Have the VFX improved since the first film? And wait… Wasn't Willow Catelyn Maclay supposed to guest on this episode?! Tune in to find out where Willow went and if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!
CHAPTERS:
PSA/Theme/Intro (00:00:00)What We Been Consuming?/Why We Picked It (00:03:09)Trailer (00:37:36)Synopsis/First Experiences (00:38:52)Review (00:44:03)Rating/What Did You Think? (01:27:03)Horrific Hotline (01:33:57)Promotions (Horrific Hotline/Social Media/Patreon/It Slays Podcast's Horrific Playlist) (01:36:42)Upcoming Episode/Outro (01:38:11)
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You'll Never Find Me (2023) (NOW SLAYING)
Colton & Rowan weather the storm and check out the new Shudder Original, YOU'LL NEVER FIND ME (2023). Do we have another Aussie horror hit on our hands? What did we think of the sound design? And, most importantly, did the third act keep us on our toes? Tune in to find out if we gave these films a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!
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Theme/Intro (00:00:00)Trailer (00:03:09)Synopsis (00:05:09)Review (SPOILER FREE) (00:05:33)Review (SPOILERS) (00:16:57)Rating (00:34:40)Promotions/Outro (00:37:48)Follow us on all social media:
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Customer Reviews
Good content, but...
Okay, the good first. Unlike some horro podcast, they seem to do a nice amount of research on the films. That’s a huge plus. They also provide some really good insight. I’ve listened to one of their earlier podcasts (Suspiria) and one of the Mayer ones (It Follows). It seems like they are getting better at their craft.
Okay, the bad. It seems like some podcasts are really big into using the most vulgar language possible to sound edgy. This really isn’t necessary, as they seem to have really good content. I listen to a lot of great podcasts, some of them swear and some don’t. Of the ones I listened to that have swearing, it’s not sonic assault of the most vulgar language possible. It’s just part of the discussion and doesn’t feel out of place. Not everyone wants to hear how many boners you got reading a book or whatever. That was kind of stuff was funny in high school. But then, it could be argued that our brains weren’t fully developed at that age. Anyway, I think they are sincere and trying to get better. I would probably give this a 3.5. However, there don’t seem to be any halfsies.
What Happened?
For me, the It Slays Podcast used to be "must listen" every time it was released. I loved listening at work and getting unique takes on such a wide variety if films that many other podcasts ignore or just are not smart enough to review. All this came to an end with the July 30, 2022 review of Sleepaway Camp. I enjoy the film and the group's trashing of it is NOT the point. I love a good debate and welcome differences of opinion. I don't need to agree with an opinion to enjoy a review. My problem is that much of the review was driven by a discussion about diversity, marginalization and downright abuse towards certain segments of society - all problems that I admit are part of the film (no disagreement here). However, what started as a review and discussion devolved into a lecture from Willow Catelyn Maclay. Again, no problem, their viewpoint and frame of reference is valid on all levels. But I take issue with being told that their objection to the film is based largely on transphobia, lack of inclusivity, and overall institutional bias only to have the word "hillbilly" (in it pejorative context) roll off their tongue like they use the expression everyday. I welcome differing opinions, but I won't abide a hypocrite. That was and will be the last episode I ever listen to.
Horrible
I tried listening to the shining and all they actually talk about is the documentary room 237! And the queerest of the 3 constantly interrupts the other 2 hosts and it’s almost infuriating! He can’t not talk over the other guys who are great btw! Just get rid of the one feminine dude and it’d be great! And no I don’t care about his sexuality it’s the only way I can describe the guy I’m talking about, beyond annoying to hear him interrupt on a constant basis!