We're coming to you live from our 2025 End of Year Awards Ceremony for absolute holiday chaos as we review Santa’s Slay (2005)—the wild Christmas horror comedy where Bill Goldberg plays the most brutal, metal, killer Santa ever. In this episode we break down the best kills, funniest moments, insane cameos, cursed small-town mayhem, and why this cult classic slasher hits so hard for fans of Christmas horror movies, horror comedy, WWE movies, and B-movie madness—plus our ratings (Killer/Survivor/Victim), favorite quotes, and the most unhinged “Maddies” awards vibes on the mad carpet. If you’re into holiday slashers, killer Santa movies, Shudder horror, and laugh-out-loud gore, hit play and slay into the madness!

Art the Clown is back for Christmas, and we’re diving deep into Terrifier 3 (2024) — the goriest Christmas horror movie of the year. On this episode, we break down Terrifier 3’s brutal kills, Christmas slasher vibes, Art the Clown as Santa, that insane shower scene, the rat kill, Sienna’s angel warrior arc, the controversial runtime, child death discourse, and whether this is the best Terrifier movie yet or just mean-spirited holiday carnage. We talk Damian Leone’s practical effects, indie horror box office success, Art becoming a modern horror icon, lore/theory about demons, Sienna’s powers, Terrifier 4 setup, plus how Terrifier 3 stacks up against Terrifier and Terrifier 2. If you love extreme horror, Christmas slashers, and unfiltered horror movie debate, you’re in the right place—hit play, then let us know if Terrifier 3 deserves a spot on your annual Christmas horror watchlist.

Dive deep into John Carpenter’s In the Mouth of Madness (1994) as the Mouths of Madness Podcast celebrates its 50th episode with a hilarious, unfiltered, multi-generation horror review! From Lovecraftian cosmic horror, Sam Neill’s descent into madness, and the Apocalypse Trilogy, to fan-favorite talk about Vigo the Carpathian, Stephen King vibes, creepy creature effects, and the film’s mind-bending reality-breaking finale — this episode is packed with laughs, arguments, deep analysis, and blunt hot takes across generations. If you love horror movie reviews, Carpenter classics, Lovecraft lore, cosmic dread, practical effects, underrated ’90s horror, and pure podcast chaos, this is your new favorite show. Grab your black crayon, hold onto your straitjacket tight, and step with us into Hobbs End as we decide: is In the Mouth of Madness a killer, survivor, or a total victim?

This year, there will be no leftovers. In this episode we dive into Thanksgiving (2023) — Eli Roth’s holiday slasher horror movie based on his classic Grindhouse fake trailer. We talk Black Friday chaos, brutal kill scenes, John Carver as a potential new horror icon, how this compares to classics like Scream, My Bloody Valentine, and 90s slashers, plus box office, ratings, sequel talk, and whether Thanksgiving deserves a spot in your yearly Thanksgiving horror movie marathon. If you love gory kills, twisted holiday horror, and slasher deep dives with jokes, swearing, and way too much talk about waffle irons, you’re in the right place—hit play, hang out, and let us know if Thanksgiving (2023) is certified fresh or overhyped.

Get ready for chaotic Christmas carnage with our wild review of “The Mean One” (2022) as the Mouths of Madness crew throw their annual Secret Madness Party! From disastrous decorations to killer holiday hijinks, we break down David Howard Thornton’s Grinch-inspired slasher, dive into the funniest moments, worst CGI blood, chaotic plot twists, and generational horror takes. If you love Christmas horror movies, The Grinch parody slashers, low-budget creature features, and podcasts that mix comedy with carnage, this episode is for you. Welcome to the madness — let’s unwrap this festive nightmare together!

We dive into The Happening (2008)—M. Night Shyamalan’s infamous eco-thriller starring Mark Wahlberg, Zooey Deschanel, John Leguizamo—to ask: is it secretly camp or truly the worst horror movie ever? Kevin, Nathan, and Gill roast the awkward dialogue (“What? No.” “Why you eyeing my lemon drink?”), break down the lawnmower scene, baffling plot logic, the box office vs. budget, and how slick marketing + a killer trailer sold a stinker. Expect a funny, spoiler-filled movie review, retrospective, and deep-dive analysis touching Rotten Tomatoes, Letterboxd, Shyamalan’s career (Signs, Sixth Sense, The Village, Old), and whether this deserves “so bad it’s good” status…

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Stuck in the “elevator to hell,” the Mouths of Madness crew (Kevin, Dan, Bearclaw & Logan) crash into Episode 48 to review Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday (1993)—the IP tug-of-war entry where Kane Hodder returns, Creighton Duke steals scenes, the Necronomicon pops up, and that infamous Freddy vs. Jason grabbing the mask tease. Expect generational takes (’80s vs 2000s), best kills (camp scene, melting cop), budget/box-office talk, why New Line ditched “Friday the 13th” in the title, and a brutally honest verdict on lore changes, body-hopping Jason, and whether the gore FX can save a franchise detour. If you love slasher history, ’90s horror, and unfiltered banter, grab Jason’s beating heart (figuratively), hit play, and dive into the madness with us—from St. Peter’s gate… straight down.

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We revisit The Crow (1994)—Alex Proyas’ gothic revenge classic starring Brandon Lee—to ask if it’s still iconic in 2025. We dive into the tragedy and legacy, the Detroit Devil’s Night setting, cult status, graphic novel roots (James O’Barr), unforgettable soundtrack (The Cure, Nine Inch Nails, Stone Temple Pilots), and why Eric Draven remains a timeless antihero. Expect a fun, spoiler-light review & analysis with quotes, best kills, style/cinematography talk, and how the film compares to sequels/remakes. If you love ’90s cult films, goth aesthetics, comic-to-film adaptations, or Brandon Lee tributes—this one’s for you!

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