PODCAST · tv
It Slays Podcast
by It Slays Podcast
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!
Episodes
-
Other Mommy / Beware Boiuna (2026) (NOW SLAYING)
On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan get weird with a monstrous DOUBLE FEATURE of OTHER MOMMY and BEWARE BOIUNA! Is OTHER MOMMY wild enough to keep the boys entertained? Can we see the vision with BEWARE BOIÚNA's on-screen carnage? Or, is this a couple of films that'd be more at home in...
-
Spookies (1986)
The squad assembles to start 'spooky' season right—with Colton's pick, SPOOKIES (1986)! Can 2 movies smashed together make for 1 GOOD TIME? What doors do we open into cat man's past? And, perhaps most importantly, how do we deal with Mike's lust for Duke?! Tune in to find out if we gave this film...
-
Resident Evil (2026) (NOW SLAYING)
On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan try to escape Raccoon City to talk about Zach Cregger's latest nightmare, RESIDENT EVIL! Do the monsters feel like they wandered in from another franchise? Does Colton need EVEN MORE corny one-liners? And, most importantly… Just how many times can...
-
Pet Sematary (1989)
The squad notices Gill "coincidentally" gets back from vacation just in time for her pick, PET SEMATARY (1989)! Is this one of the best Stephen King adaptations? Does it set the standard for creepy kids? And, most importantly… Which of Rowan's cats is more evil than this film's frightening…
more -
May (2003) Featuring Willow Catelyn Maclay
The squad welcomes Willow Catelyn Maclay to talk hands, necks, and gams with Mike’s pick, MAY (2003)! What makes this twisted little gem such a beloved cult classic? Is it simply a modern day FRANKENSTEIN, or is there something much deeper beneath the surface? And, most importantly, can Willow...
-
Chopping Block: Fangoria Chainsaw Awards Predictions (2026)
Welcome to the inaugural episode of IT SLAYS PODCAST PRESENTS: CHOPPING BLOCK - FANGORIA CHAINSAW AWARDS 2026! The nominations are in, and Gill & Rowan are ready to put them all on the chopping block! They’ll break down every nominee in every category, debate who deserves the hardware, and make...
-
Insidious: Out Of The Further (2026) (NOW SLAYING)
On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Rowan & Mike commune with the dead to see if they have anything nice to say about INSIDIOUS: OUT OF THE FURTHER! Have we officially traded jump scares for superpowers? Did Rowan lie to Mike to convince him to do this episode? And, how do you make a…
more -
Jaws 2 (1978)
The squad closes out JAWGUST with Rowan's pick, JAWS 2 (1978)! Can shark PTSD and a new director make this sequel feel fresh? Is a scarred, burnt Bruce 2.0 an even meaner man-eater? And, just how much fun can we have with EXPLODING BOATS?! Tune in to find out if we gave this film this a NAY…
more -
The End Of Oak Street (2026) (NOW SLAYING)
On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan continue to celebrate JAWGUST with the new prehistoric pterror, THE END OF OAK STREET! Are we amped to see David Robert Mitchell back in the director's chair? Does this feel like a love letter to Spielberg with a little more bite? And, most...
-
Alligator II: The Mutation (1991)
The squad leaves Colton & Rowan to kick off JAWGUST all by their lonesome. That’s okay… We're fine… Not even a big deal… Like, we've got Colton's pick, ALLIGATOR II: THE MUTATION (1991), to discuss anyways… Is it immediately obvious this sequel is missing its big star? Does a PG rating put a…
more -
An American Werewolf In London (1981)
The squad takes a hike through the Scottish Highlands to howl about Gill's pick, AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON (1981)! Is this still the greatest werewolf transformation ever put to film? Does the comedy still hold up to this day? And just how many homoerotic threads can Mike pull from the...
-
Species (1995)
The squad gets a heavy dose of seduction with Mike's pick, SPECIES (1995)! Beyond the gloriously dodgy early CGI, is this one of the last great practical effects showcases of the '90s? How did this manage to assemble such a ridiculously stacked cast? And, just how many times do we think Mike's…
more -
Evil Dead Burn (2026) (NOW SLAYING)
On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Rowan, Mike & Gill try not to be dead by dawn as they sink their teeth into EVIL DEAD BURN! Is this the nastiest, bloodiest, and most unrelenting entry in the franchise yet? Is Evil Dead one of the strongest franchises going? And, what on earth happened that made...
-
The Hunger (1983) Featuring Willow Catelyn Maclay
The squad, joined by Willow Catelyn Maclay, sinks its teeth into Rowan’s pick, THE HUNGER (1983)! Is Tony Scott's seductive vampire classic all style, or is there far more beneath its impossibly cool surface? Did this film redefine what cinematic vampires could be? And, does everyone agree this…
more -
Jurassic Park III (2001)
The squad tackles the drama 65 million years in the making with Colton's prehistoric pick, JURASSIC PARK III (2001)! Is this secretly the most horror-forward entry in the series? Can this franchise survive its first trip without Spielberg in the driver's seat? And, has Colton created a...
-
Queens Of The Dead (2025) (PRIDE PICK)
The squad sashays into Gill's PRIDE MONTH pick, QUEENS OF THE DEAD (2025)! Can Tina Romero step out of her father's shadow and into horror royalty? Is there enough zombie mayhem, gore, and glitter to keep us all entertained? And, what has Colton done now to find himself in everyone's bad books?...
-
Backrooms (2026) (NOW SLAYING)
On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan try not to lose the plot (or themselves) in the BACKROOMS! Has Kane Parsons earned a permanent seat at the horror genre's cool kids' table? Is this movie way more of a Lynchian nightmare than conventional genre fare? And, can Rowan untangle years of...
-
Passenger (2026) (NOW SLAYING)
On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan pack up the van and talk PASSENGER! Does the film’s mythology keep the engine running? Are the characters giving compelling tension…or awkward carpool energy? And, is the trailer doing some extremely heavy lifting here!? Tune in to find out if we…
more -
The Funhouse (1981) Featuring Steven Formerly Of EHMON
The squad drags special guest Steven from EHMON (RIP) to the carnival for Mike's chaotic pick, THE FUNHOUSE (1981)! Is this one of Tobe Hooper's most underrated gems? Can the movie make up its mind on whether it's a creature feature, slasher, or a surprisingly grim slice-of-life following…
more -
Obsession (2026) (NOW SLAYING)
On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan obsess over OBSESSION (2026)! Is Curry Barker a new master of horror? Does Inde Navarrette give an absolutely chilling performance? And, what sort of BIG statements does Rowan make this episode!? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY,...
-
Book Of Shadows: Blair Witch 2 (2000)
After wandering the woods for weeks, the boys return with Colton's pick, BOOK OF SHADOWS: BLAIR WITCH 2 (2000)! Was swapping out found footage for early aughts vibes the right choice? Could the guys manage to unravel the secrets of Esrever? And most importantly, can a goth mommy and topless…
more -
Hokum (2026) (NOW SLAYING)
On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan check in for some HOKUM! Are we game for whodunnit horror? Did we love the cast of eclectic Irish actors? And, what is up with that scary-ass big-eyed bunny thing!? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS:...
-
The Blair Witch Project (1999)
The boys pack their bags and go for a hike with Rowan's pick, THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT (1999)! It may not have invented found footage, but is it still the blueprint every shaky-cam nightmare is chasing? Does the "witch" still get under our skin, or are we too desensitized to twig bundles and rock...
-
Lee Cronin's The Mummy (2026) (NOW SLAYING)
On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan go under wraps with LEE CRONIN'S THE MUMMY! Was there enough Egyptian flair? Is Jack Reynor still stuck in his bear-suit from MIDSOMMAR? And, wait… Did Cronin just go ahead and make another EVIL DEAD movie?! Tune in to find out if we gave this film a...
-
Ginger Snaps Back: The Beginning (2004) Featuring Willow Catelyn Maclay
The squad heads back in time with special guest Willow Catelyn Maclay to sink their teeth into Gill's pick, GINGER SNAPS BACK: THE BEGINNING (2004). Direct-to-video, but does it still draw blood? Is this the bleakest entry in the series? And, is Rowan lowkey howling that this ain't called GINGER...
-
They Will Kill You (2026) (NOW SLAYING)
On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan do a full-on double take and somehow end up fighting Satan (again?!) with THEY WILL KILL YOU! Is the gore nasty enough to earn a spot in the horror hall of fame, or just a messy afterthought? Have we discovered someone with a foot fetish that could...
-
Peeping Tom (1960)
The squad busts out their film reels and stares longingly at Mike's pick, PEEPING TOM (1960). Is this a film that deserves a legacy as legendary as PSYCHO? Is the technicolor cinematography simply chef's kiss? Or, can some of us not even manage to keep our eyes open for an older movie like this?!...
-
Ready Or Not 2: Here I Come (2026) (NOW SLAYING)
On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan count to ten and seek out READY OR NOT 2: HERE I COME! Is this blood-soaked sequel sure to satisfy fans of the first? Does the new rules and deepened lore help keep things fresh? And, do the guys accidentally reveal their thoughts on the first…
more -
Undertone (2025) (NOW SLAYING)
On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan keep the mics hot and talk about A24's latest, UNDERTONE! Does this Canadian horror have us feeling a little patriotic? Is the sound design some nuanced work or nothing but jumpscares? And, was there any chance we weren't going to judge these…
more -
Leprechaun: Back 2 Tha Hood (2003)
The squad shines the buckles on their shoes and heads back for seconds with LEPRECHAUN: BACK TO THA HOOD (2003). Does it feel good to get back to the hood? Where the hell did all the limericks go? And, are we granted a cameo from an OG pod member?! Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY,...
-
The Bride! (2026) (NOW SLAYING)
On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan take a walk down the aisle and meet THE BRIDE! Is this a welcomed addition to the FRANKENSTEIN mythos? Does Buckley and Bale turn in iconic performances to remember? Or, is this a cinematic experience we'd sooner forget? Tune in to find out if we…
more -
Scream 7 (2026) (NOW SLAYING)
On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan sharpen their knives and cut into SCREAM 7! Can a seventh entry still give us exciting kills? Are the returning fan-favourite characters enough to distract us from the no shows? And, in a world consumed by reboots, requels, and A.I. slop, would...
-
Army Of Darkness (1992)
The squad grabs their boomsticks and gets medieval with Rowan's pick, ARMY OF DARKNESS (1992). Does ditching the gore for comedy still slap harder than a deadite across the face? Did this film create most of the EVIL DEAD lore? And, how long can Ash survive fighting tiny, trash-talking versions…
more -
Whistle / The Strangers: Chapter 3 (2026) (NOW SLAYING)
On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Rowan & Gill finally get around to a DOUBLE FEATURE of WHISTLE and THE STRANGERS: CHAPTER 3. Does WHISTLE effectively remix the teen horror playbook, or is it just blowing hot air? Are we relived that this STRANGERS experiment is finally over? And, the real horror:...
-
In The Mouth Of Madness (1995) (SEVEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY)
For our SEVENTH ANNIVERSARY episode, the squad stares straight into the abyss as we tackle YOUR pick, IN THE MOUTH OF MADNESS (1995). Is this Lovecraftian horror done right? Does John Carpenter + camp = cosmic perfection…or total madness? And let's be real, with Sam Neil on screen, there’s no way...
-
Iron Lung / Send Help (2026) (NOW SLAYING)
On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan take in a DOUBLE FEATURE of IRON LUNG & SEND HELP! Has Markiplier plunged new depths? Is sicko Sam Raimi SO BACK? And, have this year's horror releases killed "Dumpuary?" Tune in to find out if we gave these films a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS:...
-
Pulse (2001)
The squad fires up their dial-up modems to discuss Colton's pick, PULSE (2001)! Is this film more relevant now than ever? Can it maintain such an unsettling atmosphere for its entire runtime? And, what's up with all of these red-taped rooms!? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY,...
-
Return To Silent Hill (2026) (NOW SLAYING)
On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan flick on their fog lights and RETURN TO SILENT HILL! After 20 years, does Gans still have it? Was this a loving adaptation of such cherished source material? Or, do the guys wish they simply never returned at all? Tune in to find out if we gave this...
-
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026) (NOW SLAYING)
On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton and his fingers, Gill & Rowan, don their best track suits and discuss 28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE! Does the filmmaking surpass the previous instalment? Is this the most demented entry in the series? And, does this movie still meet Gill's dong quota!?…
more -
Night Of The Living Dead (1968)
The squad boards up the windows & doors and discuss Gill's pick, NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD (1968)! Does a film from the 60s still feel fresh today? Were some of us ashamed to have not seen such an iconic movie? And, is Ben justified in punching everyone!? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a...
-
Primate (2026) (NOW SLAYING)
On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan go bananas for PRIMATE! Is this the best looking chimpanzee since MVP? Has Ben ever seen a jaw he doesn't want to rip? And, why does the score slap THIS HARD!? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro...
-
NOW SLAYING: Late To The Slaughter 2025
Colton & Rowan return with a very special episode, NOW SLAYING: LATER TO THE SLAUGHTER—a laidback review discussion of 10 HORROR FILMS we missed in 2025! Was 2025 a strong year for horror or mid AF? Did the guys see some things that made their jaws drop? And, is Tubi now everyone's favourite...
-
Near Dark (1987)
The squad gets their dusters on and rides into the new year with Mike's pick, NEAR DARK (1987)! Just how influential is this western vampire flick? Does Bill Paxton give the performance of a lifetime? And, is this just an ALIENS reunion tour? Tune in to find out if we have this film a NAY, OKAY,...
-
Silent Night, Deadly Night (2025) (NOW SLAYING)
On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Rowan & Gill obey the voices in their heads and discuss SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT (2025)! Does this embrace the camp of the original films? Is Rohan rehashing the same character from HALLOWEEN ENDS? And, are "dark passengers" getting a little played out!? Tune in…
more -
Christmas Evil (1980)
The squad gets ready for our Holiday bash with CHRISTMAS EVIL (1980)! What does this and TAXI DRIVER have in common? Is Harry a little too obsessed with Santa? And, did THAT ending launch us into complete euphoria? Tune in to find out if we have this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLEIGH! CHAPTERS:...
-
Frozen (2010)
The squad hits the slopes to talk about FROZEN (2010). Do we think we could have easily gotten down from this lift? Does this script scream 2010s? And, bones and wolves, the best combination!? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00)…
more -
Under The Skin (2014)
The squad embraces the resident A24 fanboy's pick with UNDER THE SKIN (2014)! Does the undercover filming style make this even more creepy? Are men really just the problem here? And, wait… Did Colton only choose this to look at some boobs!? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY…
more -
Keeper (2025) (NOW SLAYING)
On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan trip out over KEEPER (2025)! Is Osgood Perkins' quality dipping after 3 movies in 1.5 years? For an original folk horror tale, does it make much sense? And, what they gonna do with a neck that long!? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY,...
-
Frankenstein (2025) (NOW SLAYING)
On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Rowan & Gill make a monster out of GDT's FRANKENSTEIN (2025)! Is this passion project electric? Does Jacob Elordi breathe new life into this iconic creature? And, what's scarier: reanimated flesh or CGI wolves!? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY,...
-
Interview With The Vampire (1994)
The squad is SO BACK to discuss the film that helped bring vampires back into the light—INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE (1994)! Does Kirsten Dunst give the ultimate child performance? Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise, power couple? And, will Mike's power even let him record this episode!? Tune in to find out…
more
We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.
No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.
No topics indexed yet for this podcast.
Loading reviews...
Loading similar podcasts...
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does It Slays Podcast have?
It Slays Podcast currently has 328 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is It Slays Podcast about?
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!
How often does It Slays Podcast release new episodes?
It Slays Podcast publishes regularly with 328 episodes available. Check the episode list for the typical release schedule.
Where can I listen to It Slays Podcast?
You can listen to It Slays Podcast on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.
Who hosts It Slays Podcast?
It Slays Podcast is created and hosted by It Slays Podcast.
URL copied to clipboard!