Chamber of Chills

CONSIDER THIS HANDLED. Talk about a directorial debut. Peele might've set the bar for new horror directors entering the scene because... sheesh. From universities using this film for dissecting political film writing to other legendary horror directors praising Peele's writing as "intelligent horror," there's not much else you can say about the impact Get Out has had on the genre and film as a whole. Other than... Daniel Kaluuya's performance in the Sunken Place scene. That's it. That's the tweet. Also, happy 50th episode, can't believe we've made it this far. Thanks to everyone for listening <3 Visit https://www.moonerafilms.com/chamber-of-chills-podcast for more information about our podcast!

AND OUR TOP 10 HORROR FILMS OF ALL TIME COUNTDOWN BEGINS. Did this film push you to choose baths over showers? Apparently it has for several people, including Cameron. We bring you Alfred Hitchcock's most notable film, and what several critics have listed as one of the best horror films of all-time, Psycho (1960). Whether or not you enjoy this film, it is undeniable how much of an influence it has had on the horror genre, and even filmmaking genre as a whole. With epic twists to iconic music, it's clear how Hitchcock brought home a whopping $150m (in today's dollars) from the success of this psychological horror. We hope you enjoy, lovelies. Visit https://www.moonerafilms.com/chamber-of-chills-podcast for more information about our podcast!

So many amazing horror films… and they still didn’t make our Top 50. In this episode, we’re talking about the spicy ones that got away. From the near-misses to the forgotten gems, and even a few movies we somehow still haven’t seen (yes, shame on us). Luckily, we’ve got the one and only Dr. Nick Fleece joining the fun to help us break it all down. And stay tuned for what’s next: our final Top 10 Countdown begins soon. Mwa ha ha.

"Nope > Get Out." "The Witch is the scariest film ever made." "Jaws? More like JUGS." These are just a few of the spicy submissions we received on our fourth Hot Takes Hallway special episode, where we talk through submissions from our amazing community. The 12 films we dissected on this episode are: - Nope - Alien - The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) - Misery - The Sixth Sense - The Blair Witch Project (1999) - Insidious - A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) - Jaws - The Witch

Check the nails... Anything seem off to you, Karen? We bring you the lovechild of The Blair Witch Project and Mother!, featuring the breakout role of our stargirl, Anya Taylor Joy, and the lovely directorial debut of the now iconic Robert Eggers. Eggers may have put his honeymoon fund on the line to make this film, and boy is his spouse probably so psyched (now). Join us as we dive into the final horror film on our list before our Top 10 horror films of all time, and one that may leave you feeling heavy and dreadful after your viewing experience (especially if you watched it at the theater alone like a loser)... The Witch (2015).  

YOU'RE GONNA NEED A BIGGER BOAT, BABY. Boy is it fun tackling a Spielberg classic. Did you know this was his second film he ever directed? And that he was only 27 years old? And that this film tripled in its initial budget? And that it's still one of the highest performing box office hits in history? From being the first summer blockbuster in cinematic history to being a top three drive-in movie experience, Jaws continues to take the world by storm even after 50 years of its release in theaters. Join us as we dissect a monster flick that, yes, we do consider to be slightly horrific and deserving of its place in our top 50 horror films of all-time, even though it's wildly rated PG.  

Evil comes full circle in this Chamber of Chills special, where we record our first episode right after viewing it, sitting with our mics in the balcony of the theater we just watched it in. The Philippou brothers give us their second horror film after Talk To Me (2022), and it might just be a teeth-clenching banger (pun intended). From cults and possession to tragedy and wildly unnerving special effects, this film contains the formula of an A24 horror classic. Does it hold up against the shocking reviews and audience reactions? Will it really make you queasy and unable to think about anything else? And bonus question: is it bad to enjoy watching horror movies like this as a Christian? All we have to say is, go watch this film if you love horror. But you'll have the best horror experience with minimal expectations.

TINA, WAKE UP. Wes Craven... you horror franchise mastermind. Does this classic stand the test of time or can you look past the dramatic 80s dialogue? Also, how does such an amazingly iconic film have one of the worst endings to a horror film? Join us as we dissect our #13 top horror film of all-time, and discuss some wildly hot takes about the kings of classic horror and the battle for some of the the best nightmare fuel. Do you believe in the boogeyman?

“You keep dancing with the devil, one day he's gonna follow you home.” Somebody take me in your arms to go see this movie again, because Coogler has created an instant vampire musical classic that will stick with cinema lovers for a long time. From behind-the-scenes of the making of this film to breaking down our favorite scenes in detail, we explore the ins and outs of why this movie is captivating the hearts and ears of several moviegoers, and why you're missing out if you don't feel the same. Is this a top 10 film of all time? How about including a top 3 cinematic scene of all time? The hot takes are spicier than ever in our special episode of Chamber of Chills, Sinners (2025).

Ever seen a human being having a WWE smackdown with a Slytherin bodyguard? How about a ghost trapped in the further, who finally sees their way into the real world through a closet door, just to be stopped by the door closing in their face? If not, you’re in for a treat, because we explore the film that made Adam jump the most he’s ever jumped in a horror film (when he was 13 years old at an 8th grade birthday party, of course). Join us on this episode as we dissect our #14 Top Horror Film of All Time, Insidious (2010). And yes, we understand this ranking is a crime, but... Just listen to the podcast episode and you may not hate us as much.

What do you get when you mix Witch's Wood, the Lost Sanderson Sister, and The Shaky Cam Project all into one? This "lightning in a bottle" found footage film started a new wave of realistic horror, and seems to be a bit controversial regarding how entertaining or scary it is. Join us for spicy takes and wild behind-the-scenes as we take enter our top 15 horror films of all time, kicking off with a film which left many viewers believing it was real upon its release, The Blair Witch Project (1999).

Turning this into a Toni Colette fan account. If you haven't seen this movie, don't go look at the soundtrack because the entire twist will be ruined for you just by reading the last track title. M. Night Shyamalan's most glorious release to date, the Sixth Sense delivers brilliant writing, wonderful acting, and a turn of events that will forever be talked about.

Annie Wilkes, dear, we're obsessed with you. The simplicity of this film's setting and plot allows for the performances to shine and boy do they. Join us as we dissect a horror film directed by the same director of When Harry Met Sally, The Princess Bride, and A Few Good Men, as well as Jess's dad in New Girl. It's Misery business, baby.

Does this film have the wildest behind-the-scenes we've had so far? Maybe. Is this one of the grittiest slasher films we've ever seen? It just might be. Would we have wanted to be a part of the making of this film? Maybe absolutely not. Join us as we continue to climb down our top 20 horror films of all-time with Hooper's 1974 classic, Texas Chainsaw Massacre.

Happy New Year! Our first episode back from the holidays, and we've made it all the way to our top 20 horror films of all-time. Which also means we will finish our full top 50 horror films of all-time series later this year. Oh how time flies when you're having fun. Join us for this episode as we dissect yet another alien film -- Ridley Scott's introduction to a billion dollar franchise and a complete masterclass in sci-fi/horror and suspense, Alien (1979). Oh, and this episode may just be our third official episode with a special guest, and that special guest is none other than our co-host, Adam Ragsdale's mother, Deanna Ragsdale. And she may just be an Alien fanatic.

If you didn't like Nope, then we hate you and you're dumb. Listen to this episode to find out why we're right and you're wrong, and take an IQ quiz while you're at it.

It's Hot Takes Hallway 3 and oh boy is it spicy in the chamber today. Join us for our third special episode where we take a break from the usual format and talk through all of our community's submitted hot takes on our past 11 episodes. We love to read all of your submissions and hear your hot takes, it's incredibly fun! The past 11 films talked about today are: - Nosferatu (1922) - The Thing (1982) - The Birds (1963) - Doctor Sleep (2019) - Longlegs (2024) - Mother! (2017) - A Quiet Place (2018) - Sleepy Hollow (1999) - The Others (2001) - Poltergeist (1982) - It (2017)   And, as always, keep up with us on our instagram and website for more information or content. Or you can even get involved with us by sending a DM and submitting your hot takes for the upcoming episodes -- we'd love to hear your spice! We love you guys.  

Remember the clown epidemic that swept the United States in 2016, when clowns were spotted everywhere carrying weapons? And then, as if on cue, this film came out soon after. What a time to be alive! From the horror-infused opening scene to some hot takes comparing the cast to "The Goonies" and "Stranger Things," join us as we dive into one of Stephen King's most infamous novels about a monster that takes the form of a killer clown and feeds on fear: "It." You'll float too. Visit https://www.moonerafilms.com/chamber-of-chills-podcast for more information about our podcast!

"They're here!" Talk about insane behind-the-scenes on this one. Between Director Tobe Hooper's success on The Texas Chainsaw Massacre," and the brilliant mind of Producer/Writer Steven Spielberg, Poltergeist instantly became a horror classic the moment it hit theaters in 1982. Dive in with us as we discuss wild BTS, slimy beasts, and favorite cinematic moments from Spielberg/Hooper's Poltergiest.

Now Showing: Moulin Boo-uge, a spooky rendition of Baz Luhrmann's classic musical. And surprise! It's a double-feature, also showing: Amityville Horror 7, Directed by M. Night Shyamalan. Seriously though, The Others combines psychological horror with "the house is haunted" and we couldn't be more thrilled to unpack one of the highest grossing Spanish movies of all-time on this week's episode.

Is this the perfect film segway into spooky season? Between the legendary tale of the Headless Horseman to Tim Burton's creative fascination with the macabre, this horror melodrama may be the easiest way to fully immerse yourself into the Halloween spirit. In this episode, we dissect the highs and lows of Sleepy Hollow, starting with our love for the spectacular art direction and cinematography to the interesting screenplay and casting choices. All we know is, we wish we could live in the mind of Tim Burton.

John Krasinski's writer/director debut might have had us all nibbling on our popcorn in the theater, afraid we might squeak and die. That's how impactful this film was in its release. From controversial takes about getting pregnant in a post-apocalyptic world where aliens hear everything, to almost being drowned in corn, we dissect everything we both love and scratch our heads at in this horror/sci-fi. Oh, and we introduce two brand new special guests on this episode, and we might just be in love with them, and they might just be better at this than we are.

How many times can we say the word "brutal" in one podcast episode? From the intentionality of Aranofsky's writing in every little detail, to Jennifer Lawrence's performance, to a scene we both believe is the most horrific scene we've ever experienced in a horror film, this psychological horror is the quickest way to trauma-bond with anyone you want. Dive into "Mother!" with us and hopefully you live to tell the tale.

Is Longlegs really a modern day Silence of the Lambs? Is it the best horror film of the past decade? Or is the marketing team just that good? In our first special episode ever, we break down a recent horror film that has taken the internet by storm, Oz Perkins' "Longlegs." And talk about an opening scene, baby. BUCKLE UP.

Are you team Kubrick or team King? What about team The Shining or team The Shinning? Team Abra vs. team Arby’s? Or maybe team “oh-mawdge” vs. “aw-mudge” for how to pronounce “homage?” The controversies between The Shining and Doctor Sleep continues as we unpack the sequel to one of the most iconic horror films of all time.

Is Alfred Hitchcock truly the "Master of Suspense?" From training 3200 birds to throwing live birds at a cast member's face, this drama horror deserves both some spicy hot takes and some deep respect for its modern day horror parallels. WARNING: If you're deathly afraid of birds, this film may keep you up at night.

John Carpenter! The man, the myth, the legend behind some of the most iconic horrors of all-time. Does Carpenter have beef with Ridley Scott? Would this film have changed his career had it been successful in the box office? Is it a knock-off Alien? Does it have the best practical effects of any horror film to date? Why is it such a cult-classic today?  Dive in as we unpack all of these questions and even more wild behind-the-scenes of Carpenter's 1982 alien horror, seemingly coincidentally released the same day as Scott's Blade Runner (1982).

Are we legally required to enjoy classics? Is this one of the scariest films of all time? Let's unpack the controversy between Nosferatu being a complete ripoff of Bram Stoker's, "Dracula" and single-handedly pushing the horror film genre forward in a way no one saw coming. Oh, and by the way, Nosferatu is NOT the name of the vampire in this film.

One of us may have met Ethan Hawke and asked him if he preferred Black Phone or Sinister. If you want find out Hawke's very own hot take, you'll have to tune in. We also discuss some of the spiciest and eye-opening hot takes yet, and they're all submissions from your film-loving community. It's Hot Takes Hallway 2, Return of the Spice, baby.

"If you've got a taste for terror, take Carrie to the prom!" Stephen King's first published novel and adapted film, Carrie paved a way for high school horror, even claiming a few Academy nominations. Needless to say, this horror classic has us all rooting for Carrie to slay. Join us as we unravel the most tantalizing hot takes and uncover jaw-dropping behind-the-scenes insights from Brian De Palma's 1976 adaptation.

From creating one of the potentially best horror scenes of all time to building a franchise that frustratingly entirely muddies the quality of Wan's films, The Conjuring 2 is no horror flick to be slept on in the new age of "the house is haunted" films.

I THOUGHT YOU LIKED ME!? Strap in for the performance of a lifetime as we discuss actress, killer, dreamer, and dancer, Mia Goth, in Ti West's "X" prequel, "Pearl." From a near-six-minute one-take monologue to an ending credits that leaves you questioning why Goth never received an Academy nomination, this episode is filled to the brim with shocking behind-the-scenes, sizzling hot takes, and... could it possibly be the best performance we've seen yet on Chamber of Chills? Stay tuned.

GAME OVER MAN, GAME OVER! We had a little too much fun dissecting our first James Cameron film, from the most iconic (and some improvised) lines to the Academy-winning beautiful set designs and effects, this epic sci-fi horror action film is iconic for a reason. We break down our favorite scenes, explore some wild behind the scenes facts, and quote Private Hudson on several occasions throughout the podcast. You don't want to miss our #34 Top Horror Film of All Time, James Cameron's Aliens (1986).

7 DAYS. Would you believe us if we said The Ring (2002) happened to be the same director and composer as The Pirates of the Caribbean? We were just as shocked as you probably are. We bring you one of the most iconic horror films of the 2000s, based on the Japanese film, Ringu (1998). Join us as we dive deep into behind-the-scenes, our favorite moments, and some spice in this week's episode of Chamber of Chills.

We welcome our very first ever special guest, Anson Wilson, along with us for a deep dive into the 2023, Peter-Jackson-approved horror film, Talk To Me. Is it the perfect baby of Insidious and The Conjuring? What about the hot take of it having the most bizarre "hell" scene ever created for a film? Join us in our thrilling, playful breakdown of yet another successful A24 horror film.

Did you know Paranormal Activity (2009) is the 2nd highest profitable film of all time? From wild BTS to the ins and outs of minimalism meeting demonic possession, we dive into the $15k budget movie that took the world by storm 15 years ago and even led to the beginning of Blumhouse Productions. 

Bughuul's Bushes at your service. Are you the youngest child in your family? Are you growing sick and tired of them? Hey kid, we get it. Just call 1-800-Mow-Me-Down and we'll take care of the rest in no time.

Ye fond of me lobster, aint ye? We dissect our first Robert Eggers films and we couldn't be more thrilled about it! Find out the meaning of The Lighthouse, the mythology and symbolism involved, and even their inspiration for mermaid genitalia all in our 13th episode of Chamber of Chills.

We bring you the Sexy Suckers, Vamp Rock, The Lost Boys. It's a wild ride. And Cameron may have just stated his hottest hot spiciest flaming take of all. Tune in if you want to vamp out with us.   Also, are you DFM (Down For Michael)? Or is that just us?

It's our first ever Hot Takes Hallway episode, and we've dedicated it to reading hot takes from the past ten films we've reviewed, all submitted from our very own community! If you submitted a hot take through email, iInstagram, or text, we chat about it on this episode.   Don't miss out on our next Hot Takes Hallway episode, and submit to us your spiciest hot takes through our Instagram @thechamberofchills or our email [email protected].   And, as always, don't forget to keep your hot takes spicyyy.

I GOT FIVE ON IT. I bet you heard that in your head with the creepy little string plucking? That's because Jordan Peele's relationship with composer Michael Abels has officially been compared to Stephen Spielberg's relationship with John Williams... by freaking Spielberg himself.  We might get really deep on what this film means. We might have some spicy spicy takes. You might care, you might not. But we just want you to know. Everything is intentional.

Welcome to the Shimmer, where bodies become flowers and bears become the most terrifying monsters you've ever witnessed. Let us take you through the wild ride of sci-fi horror that director Alex Garland's "Annihilation" has to offer. Oh, and try not to get pulled into the water by an albino alligator shark while listening.

Do you ever find yourself needing to investigate a local pipe in the ground to make sure the creepy hooded figure you just passed didn't just toss some bodies in there? Join in on our dissection of this classic creature feature, where we may or may not go off on a tangent about another film Justin Long stars in, Tusk.

Does M. Night's "Split" really deserve a place in Chamber of Chills' top 50 horror films of all time? Wait, you didn't know it was even considered a horror film? Wait, you didn't know that this was also loosely inspired by a true story? Join us as we dissect Shyamalan's twisted horror/thriller and why it made our list, but also, where it may have missed the mark on a few things.    Mr Thumnas is shaking in his boots.

From wild behind-the-scenes to the crazy parallel of classic literature, Chamber of Chills' eerie descent through the layers of this film will leave you with one thing for certain... Everything. We repeat, everything is intentional in As Above, So Below (2014).

Was everything in this film real or all in Bateman's head? Don't miss out on this sinister serenade of morning routines, psychotic breakdowns, and a little dirty dancing as we dissect all the juicy details in Chamber of Chills' 5th episode, American Psycho (2000).

Is mommy really mommy? Do box cutters on glued lips make your toes tingle? Do cockroaches have olympics? These are the important questions you will have answered in Chamber of Chills episode three, our #47 top horror film of all time, Goodnight Mommy (2014).

Prepare for a wild ride into 'The Cabin in the Woods' (2011) as we unearth its mind-bending horrors. Join us in the Chamber of Chills for a review packed with insane twists, epic monsters, and secrets that will leave you gasping for air.

Descend into the eerie world of 'Orphan' (2009) as we uncover its chilling secrets and potentially shocking twists. Join us in the Chamber of Chills for a spine-tingling review of this horror, where innocence is shredded by simple acts, like Russian Roulette.

We're kicking off our Top 50 Horror Films of All-Time by sinking our fangs into the 80s classic, 'An American Werewolf in London' (1981). Join in as we unearth behind-the-scenes secrets and howl at the moonlit transformation that redefined horror.