114. Advent Calendar

Ho ho—hey, wait a minute. Where’s my sandwich? It was right here, next to my thermos of eggnog, and now it’s gone. *Gone!* I’ll bet anything one of those mischievous reindeer nabbed it again. They’ve got no boundaries! Dasher’s always sneaking into my lunchbox, and don’t even get me started on Prancer. But enough about my *sandwich drama*—let’s talk about something festive, spooky, and filled with far fewer hungry reindeer. This week, on a holly-jolly episode of *The Rotten Horror Picture Show Podcast*, Clay and Amanda are getting into the holiday spirit with the 2021 horror film *The Advent Calendar*. What’s that, you ask? A horror movie about one of those countdown calendars stuffed with chocolate? Not exactly. This one’s got curses, creepy little doors, and choices that’ll make you think twice before you start popping candy out of a festive box. It’s a chilling twist on holiday cheer, perfect for those of us who like our Christmas celebrations with a side of terror. Clay and Amanda, as always, bring the perfect mix of wit and insight to this yuletide horror gem. They’ll break down the film’s unique premise, its surprisingly emotional core, and whether an evil advent calendar is scarier than the family drama that usually accompanies the holidays. Spoiler: it might be.So, grab your cocoa (but guard your snacks—trust me), and join Clay and Amanda for a festive fright fest that’s sure to deck the halls with screams and existential dread. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’ve got a very suspicious-looking Rudolph to interrogate. Seriously, who steals a Santa impersonator’s sandwich? That’s *not* in the holiday spirit. Anyway… enjoy the show!www.patreon.com/thepenskyfile