It Slays Podcast

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? Tune in to find out if we gave this film this a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!CHAPTERS:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)What We Been Consuming?/Why We Picked It (00:02:18)Trailer (01:06:58)Synopsis/First Experiences (01:07:58)Review (01:11:17)Rating/What Did You Think? (01:49:18)Horrific Hotline (01:59:39)Promotions (Horrific Hotline/Social Media/Patreon/It Slays Podcast's Horrific Playlist/Events) (02:07:06)Upcoming Episode/Outro (02:08:57)Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeTikTokSlasherThreadsBlueskyWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro & Outro Music by Dylan Bailey (IG: @thedylanbailey)*Support the show

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 YouTube lore long enough to judge the film on its own terms!? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!CHAPTERS:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)Trailer (00:04:45)Synopsis (00:05:15)Review (SPOILER FREE) (00:05:32)Review (SPOILERS) (00:25:15)Rating (01:08:41)Promotions/Outro (01:13:42)Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeTikTokSlasherThreadsBlueskyWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro Music by Rowan Fraser (IG: @biggiehauls)*Support the show

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 gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!CHAPTERS:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)Trailer (00:04:12)Synopsis (00:04:42)Review (SPOILER FREE) (00:05:02)Review (SPOILERS) (00:22:44)Rating (00:39:49)Promotions/Outro (00:41:56)Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeTikTokSlasherThreadsBlueskyWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro Music by Rowan Fraser (IG: @biggiehauls)*Support the show

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 carnival workers? And, most importantly…will Steven allow ANY criticism whatsoever to escape the big top tent? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)What We Been Consuming?/Why We Picked It (00:02:22)Trailer (00:53:25)Synopsis/First Experiences (00:53:55)Review (01:02:02)Rating/What Did You Think? (01:55:30)Horrific Hotline (02:06:00)Promotions (Horrific Hotline/Social Media/Patreon/It Slays Podcast's Horrific Playlist/Events) (02:11:21)Upcoming Episode/Outro (02:14:52)Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeTikTokSlasherThreadsBlueskyWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro & Outro Music by Dylan Bailey (IG: @thedylanbailey)*Support the show

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, YAY, or SLAY!CHAPTERS:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)Trailer (00:05:18)Synopsis (00:05:48)Review (SPOILER FREE) (00:05:59)Review (SPOILERS) (00:24:52)Rating (01:01:29)Promotions/Outro (01:06:01)Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeTikTokSlasherThreadsBlueskyWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro Music by Rowan Fraser (IG: @biggiehauls)*Support the show

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 wiccan save a much-maligned sequel? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)What We Been Consuming?/Why We Picked It (00:03:06)Trailer (00:59:31)Synopsis/First Experiences (01:00:01)Review (01:03:14)Rating/What Did You Think? (02:07:54)Horrific Hotline (02:19:01)Promotions (Horrific Hotline/Social Media/Patreon/It Slays Podcast's Horrific Playlist/Events) (02:23:33)Upcoming Episode/Outro (02:26:16)Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeTikTokSlasherThreadsBlueskyWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro & Outro Music by Dylan Bailey (IG: @thedylanbailey)*Support the show

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:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)Trailer (00:04:31)Synopsis (00:05:01)Review (SPOILER FREE) (00:05:13)Review (SPOILERS) (00:24:31)Rating (00:54:13)Promotions/Outro (00:57:15)Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeTikTokSlasherThreadsBlueskyWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro Music by Rowan Fraser (IG: @biggiehauls)*Support the show

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 throwing? And most importantly, can we all learn to agree, or do we wind up standing in the corner like Mike? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)What We Been Consuming?/Why We Picked It (00:02:18)Trailer (00:42:00)Synopsis/First Experiences (00:42:30)Review (00:50:24)Rating/What Did You Think? (01:49:56)Horrific Hotline (02:02:49)Promotions (Horrific Hotline/Social Media/Patreon/It Slays Podcast's Horrific Playlist/Events) (02:06:53)Upcoming Episode/Outro (02:09:05)Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeTikTokSlasherThreadsBlueskyWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro & Outro Music by Dylan Bailey (IG: @thedylanbailey)*Support the show

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 NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!CHAPTERS:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)Trailer (00:06:19)Synopsis (00:06:49)Review (SPOILER FREE) (00:07:07)Review (SPOILERS) (00:27:07)Rating (00:53:56)Promotions/Outro (01:00:31)Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeTikTokSlasherThreadsBlueskyWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro Music by Rowan Fraser (IG: @biggiehauls)*Support the show

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 SNAPS 3?! Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!CHAPTERS:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)What We Been Consuming?/Why We Picked It (00:02:24)Trailer (01:08:56)Synopsis/First Experiences (01:09:26)Review (01:17:35)Rating/What Did You Think? (02:06:54)Horrific Hotline (02:19:58)Promotions (Horrific Hotline/Social Media/Patreon/It Slays Podcast's Horrific Playlist/Events) (02:25:15)Upcoming Episode/Outro (02:27:40)Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeTikTokSlasherThreadsBlueskyWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!Links to Willow Catelyn Maclay's reviews on Sleepaway Camp:Curtsies and Hand GrenadesWant to join Willow's Patreon?Order Corpses, Fools and Monsters  *Intro & Outro Music by Dylan Bailey (IG: @thedylanbailey)*Support the show

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 rival Tarantino's? And wait, just checking again, our theatre tickets don't say READY OR NOT 2, right?? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!CHAPTERS:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)Trailer (00:03:19)Synopsis (00:03:49)Review (SPOILER FREE) (00:04:08)Review (SPOILERS) (00:33:27)Rating (00:49:46)Promotions/Outro (00:53:37)Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeTikTokSlasherThreadsBlueskyWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro Music by Rowan Fraser (IG: @biggiehauls)*Support the show

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?! Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)What We Been Consuming?/Why We Picked It (00:02:41)Trailer (01:01:57)Synopsis/First Experiences (01:02:56)Review (01:08:52)Rating/What Did You Think? (01:48:29)Horrific Hotline (02:06:43)Promotions (Horrific Hotline/Social Media/Patreon/It Slays Podcast's Horrific Playlist/Events) (02:19:51)Upcoming Episode/Outro (02:21:43)Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeTikTokSlasherThreadsBlueskyWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro & Outro Music by Dylan Bailey (IG: @thedylanbailey)*Support the show

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 film—one of the most-requested movies for us to review on the show? Obviously! Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)Trailer (00:05:19)Synopsis (00:05:49)Review (SPOILER FREE) (00:06:16)Review (SPOILERS) (00:24:12)Rating (00:47:54)Promotions/Outro (00:50:06)Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeTikTokSlasherThreadsBlueskyWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro Music by Rowan Fraser (IG: @biggiehauls)*Support the show

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 people's podcast techniques? Absolutely not. Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)Trailer (00:04:31)Synopsis (00:05:16)Review (SPOILER FREE) (00:05:27)Review (SPOILERS) (00:25:47)Rating (00:46:43)Promotions/Outro (00:50:05)Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeTikTokSlasherThreadsBlueskyWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro Music by Rowan Fraser (IG: @biggiehauls)*Support the show

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, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!CHAPTERS:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)What We Been Consuming?/Why We Picked It (00:02:12)Trailer (00:55:37)Synopsis/First Experiences (00:56:17)Review (01:03:13)Rating/What Did You Think? (01:40:19)Horrific Hotline (02:12:20)Promotions (Horrific Hotline/Social Media/Patreon/It Slays Podcast's Horrific Playlist/Events) (02:17:10)Upcoming Episode/Outro (02:19:43)Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeTikTokSlasherThreadsBlueskyWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro & Outro Music by Dylan Bailey (IG: @thedylanbailey)*Support the show

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 gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!CHAPTERS:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)Trailer (00:06:08)Synopsis (00:06:38)Review (SPOILER FREE) (00:07:01)Review (SPOILERS) (00:28:52)Rating (00:59:39)Promotions/Outro (01:05:21)Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeTikTokSlasherThreadsBlueskyWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro Music by Rowan Fraser (IG: @biggiehauls)*Support the show

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 deepfake versions of us have given this a more favourable review? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!CHAPTERS:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)Trailer (00:07:19)Synopsis (00:07:49)Review (SPOILER FREE) (00:08:04)Review (SPOILERS) (00:27:15)Rating (00:56:18)Promotions/Outro (01:00:25)Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeTikTokSlasherThreadsBlueskyWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro Music by Rowan Fraser (IG: @biggiehauls)*Support the showSupport the show

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 of himself?! Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!CHAPTERS:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)What We Been Consuming?/Why We Picked It (00:02:14)Trailer (00:54:27)Synopsis/First Experiences (00:54:57)Review (00:57:56)Rating/What Did You Think? (01:35:00)Horrific Hotline (01:42:57)Promotions (Horrific Hotline/Social Media/Patreon/It Slays Podcast's Horrific Playlist/Events) (01:51:18)Upcoming Episode/Outro (01:54:04)Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeTikTokSlasherThreadsBlueskyWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro & Outro Music by Dylan Bailey (IG: @thedylanbailey)*Support the show

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: should we have just stayed up later and dropped this episode sooner? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!CHAPTERS:Whistle:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)Trailer (00:03:25)Synopsis (00:03:55)Review (SPOILER FREE) (00:04:20)Review (SPOILERS) (00:22:11)Rating (00:48:01)The Strangers: Chapter 3:Intro (00:52:00)Trailer (00:56:19)Synopsis (00:56:47)Review (SPOILER FREE) (00:57:13)Review (SPOILERS) (01:12:37)Rating (01:32:49)Promotions/Outro (01:35:50)Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeTikTokSlasherThreadsBlueskyWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!Support the show

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 Colton & Rowan aren't spiralling into Jurassic Park territory. Join us for a celebratory descent into insanity, anniversary vibes, and eldritch chaos as we decide whether this one earns a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY.CHAPTERS:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)What We Been Consuming?/Why We Picked It (00:09:26)Trailer (01:02:46)Synopsis/First Experiences (01:03:17)Review (01:07:58)Rating/What Did You Think? (01:52:17)Horrific Hotline (02:04:38)Promotions (Horrific Hotline/Social Media/Patreon/It Slays Podcast's Horrific Playlist/Events) (02:21:09)Upcoming Episode/Outro (02:23:11)Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeTikTokSlasherThreadsBlueskyWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro & Outro Music by Dylan Bailey (IG: @thedylanbailey)*Support the show

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:Iron Lung:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)Trailer (00:09:06)Synopsis (00:10:50)Review (SPOILER FREE) (00:11:11)Review (SPOILERS) (00:31:32)Rating (00:51:39)Send Help:Intro (00:55:54)Trailer (00:59:30)Synopsis (01:00:00)Review (SPOILER FREE) (01:00:15)Review (SPOILERS) (01:13:51)Rating (01:33:27)Promotions/Outro (01:36:14)Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeTikTokSlasherThreadsBlueskyWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!Support the show

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, YAY, or SLAY!CHAPTERS:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)What We Been Consuming?/Why We Picked It (00:01:37)Trailer (00:59:11)Synopsis/First Experiences (00:59:40)Review (01:03:02)Rating/What Did You Think? (01:47:17)Horrific Hotline (01:59:44)Promotions (Horrific Hotline/Social Media/Patreon/It Slays Podcast's Horrific Playlist/Events) (02:03:19)Upcoming Episode/Outro (02:05:34)Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeTikTokSlasherThreadsBlueskyWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro & Outro Music by Dylan Bailey (IG: @thedylanbailey)*Support the show

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 film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!CHAPTERS:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)Trailer (00:09:35)Synopsis (00:10:05)Review (SPOILER FREE) (00:10:22)Review (SPOILERS) (00:26:03)Rating (00:57:38)Promotions/Outro (01:00:25)Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeTikTokSlasherThreadsBlueskyWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro Music by Rowan Fraser (IG: @biggiehauls)*Support the show

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!? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!CHAPTERS:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)Trailer (00:09:10)Synopsis (00:09:40)Review (SPOILER FREE) (00:09:54)Review (SPOILERS) (00:32:33)Rating (01:11:13)Promotions/Outro (01:16:34)Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeTikTokSlasherThreadsBlueskyWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro Music by Rowan Fraser (IG: @biggiehauls)*Support the show

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 NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!CHAPTERS:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)What We Been Consuming?/Why We Picked It (00:01:22)Trailer (01:01:00)Synopsis/First Experiences (01:01:28)Review (01:07:46)Rating/What Did You Think? (01:59:01)Horrific Hotline (02:09:48)Promotions (Horrific Hotline/Social Media/Patreon/It Slays Podcast's Horrific Playlist/Events) (02:13:39)Upcoming Episode/Outro (02:15:01)Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeTikTokSlasherThreadsBlueskyWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro & Outro Music by Dylan Bailey (IG: @thedylanbailey)*Support the show

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 (00:00:00)Trailer (00:04:58)Synopsis (00:05:27)Review (SPOILER FREE) (00:05:50)Review (SPOILERS) (00:24:28)Rating (00:42:01)Promotions/Outro (00:44:27)Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeTikTokSlasherThreadsBlueskyWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro Music by Rowan Fraser (IG: @biggiehauls)*Support the show

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 streaming service? Covering FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S 2, GOOD BOY, DEAD MAIL, BONE LAKE, MATCH, THE LONG WALK, RABBIT TRAP, THE WOMAN IN THE YARD, THE UGLY STEPSISTER, and IT ENDS.CHAPTERS:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)Five Nights At Freddy's 2 (00:08:06)Good Boy (00:24:18)Dead Mail (00:37:36)Bone Lake (00:48:59)Match (01:07:06)The Long Walk (01:28:39)Rabbit Trap (01:43:06)The Woman In The Yard (01:55:27)The Ugly Stepsister (02:05:41)It Ends (02:19:08)Promotions/Outro (02:34:01)Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeSlasherThreadsBlueskyWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro Music by Rowan Fraser (IG: @biggiehauls)*Support the show

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, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)What We Been Consuming?/Why We Picked It (00:02:27)Trailer (00:47:45)Synopsis/First Experiences (00:48:15)Review (00:51:52)Rating/What Did You Think? (01:27:27)Horrific Hotline (01:33:55)Promotions (Horrific Hotline/Social Media/Patreon/It Slays Podcast's Horrific Playlist/Events) (01:37:31)Upcoming Episode/Outro (01:38:57)Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeTikTokSlasherThreadsBlueskyWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro & Outro Music by Dylan Bailey (IG: @thedylanbailey)*Support the show

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 to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!CHAPTERS:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)Trailer (00:04:05)Synopsis (00:04:35)Review (SPOILER FREE) (00:05:05)Review (SPOILERS) (00:20:49)Rating (00:37:40)Promotions/Outro (00:40:05)Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeTikTokSlasherThreadsBlueskyWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro Music by Rowan Fraser (IG: @biggiehauls)*Support the show

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:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)What We Been Consuming?/Why We Picked It (00:01:45)Trailer (00:45:51)Synopsis/First Experiences (00:46:48)Review (00:51:28)Rating/What Did You Think? (01:29:44)Horrific Hotline (01:36:58)End Of Year Wrap Up (01:40:44)Promotions (Horrific Hotline/Social Media/Patreon/It Slays Podcast's Horrific Playlist/Events) (02:01:47)Upcoming Episode/Outro (02:03:53)Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeTikTokSlasherThreadsBlueskyWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro & Outro Music by Dylan Bailey (IG: @thedylanbailey)*Support the show

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)What We Been Consuming?/Why We Picked It (00:02:03)Trailer (00:51:40)Synopsis/First Experiences (00:51:59)Review (00:55:13)Rating/What Did You Think? (01:41:32)Horrific Hotline (01:52:10)Promotions (Horrific Hotline/Social Media/Patreon/It Slays Podcast's Horrific Playlist/Events) (01:57:31)Upcoming Episode/Outro (01:59:11)Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeTikTokSlasherThreadsBlueskyWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro & Outro Music by Dylan Bailey (IG: @thedylanbailey)*Support the show

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, YAY, or SLAY!CHAPTERS:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)What We Been Consuming?/Why We Picked It (00:01:56)Trailer (00:26:30)Synopsis/First Experiences (00:26:58)Review (00:32:11)Rating/What Did You Think? (01:10:15)Horrific Hotline (01:18:24)Promotions (Horrific Hotline/Social Media/Patreon/It Slays Podcast's Horrific Playlist/Events) (01:22:42)Upcoming Episode/Outro (01:25:45)Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeTikTokSlasherThreadsBlueskyWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro & Outro Music by Dylan Bailey (IG: @thedylanbailey)*Support the show

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, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!CHAPTERS:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)Trailer (00:04:04)Synopsis (00:04:35)Review (SPOILER FREE) (00:04:51)Review (SPOILERS) (00:24:47)Rating (00:41:54)Promotions/Outro (00:45:49)Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeTikTokSlasherThreadsBlueskyWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro Music by Rowan Fraser (IG: @biggiehauls)*Support the show

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, YAY, or SLAY!CHAPTERS:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)Trailer (00:04:11)Synopsis (00:05:30)Review (SPOILER FREE) (00:06:01)Review (SPOILERS) (00:17:02)Rating (00:37:42)Promotions/Outro (00:40:00)Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeTikTokSlasherThreadsBlueskyWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro Music by Rowan Fraser (IG: @biggiehauls)*Support the show

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 if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!CHAPTERS:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)What We Been Consuming?/Why We Picked It (00:01:49)Trailer (00:41:01)Synopsis/First Experiences (00:41:31)Review (00:46:17)Rating/What Did You Think? (01:30:21)Horrific Hotline (01:44:09)Promotions (Horrific Hotline/Social Media/Patreon/It Slays Podcast's Horrific Playlist/Events) (01:47:10)Upcoming Episode/Outro (01:48:37)Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeTikTokSlasherThreadsBlueskyWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro & Outro Music by Dylan Bailey (IG: @thedylanbailey)*Support the show

On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan tackle another DOUBLE FEATURE, this time it's BLACK PHONE 2 & SHELBY OAKS! Do both of these movies mash well-known movies together to make something new? Did Ethan Hawke enjoy returning as "The Grabber" from the comfort of his home? And, if even for just a moment, did we get a ghost directing job from Zach Snyder!? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!CHAPTERS:Black Phone 2:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)Trailer (00:04:09)Synopsis (00:04:39)Review (SPOILER FREE) (00:50:49)Review (SPOILERS) (00:21:36)Rating (00:40:11)Shelby Oaks:Intro (00:43:50)Trailer (00:50:04)Synopsis (00:50:34)Review (SPOILER FREE) (00:37:24)Review (SPOILERS) (01:06:44)Rating (01:26:55)Promotions/Outro (01:30:13)Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeTikTokSlasherThreadsBlueskyWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!Support the show

The squad rocks their best bedhead to go 90s with HALLOWEEN H2O: 20 YEARS LATER (1998)! Is this an amazing 90s cast? Is this overrated as a Halloween movie or criminally underrated? And, how about that CGI mask!? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!CHAPTERS:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)What We Been Consuming?/Why We Picked It (00:01:49)Trailer (00:35:00)Synopsis/First Experiences (00:35:30)Review (00:40:36)Rating/What Did You Think? (01:24:05)Horrific Hotline (01:32:20)Promotions (Horrific Hotline/Social Media/Patreon/It Slays Podcast's Horrific Playlist/Events) (01:36:07)Upcoming Episode/Outro (01:38:21)Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeTikTokSlasherThreadsBlueskyWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro & Outro Music by Dylan Bailey (IG: @thedylanbailey)*Support the show

On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Rowan forces Mike & Gill to talk about a DOUBLE FEATURE of THE STRANGERS: CHAPTER 2 & VICIOUS! Does Gill hate Rowan for making her watch both STRANGERS movies? Does Mike hate Rowan for making him watch VICIOUS? Is this just an episode of hating Rowan!? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!CHAPTERS:The Strangers: Chapter 2:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)Trailer (00:04:32)Synopsis (00:05:02)Review (SPOILER FREE) (00:05:22)Review (SPOILERS) (00:21:09)Rating (00:31:58)Vicious:Intro (00:33:25)Trailer (00:36:01)Synopsis (00:37:01)Review (SPOILER FREE) (00:37:24)Review (SPOILERS) (00:45:48)Rating (01:00:10)Promotions/Outro (01:03:27)Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeTikTokSlasherThreadsBlueskyWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!Support the show

On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Rowan, Mike, & Gill are back with a DOUBLE FEATURE of HIM & V/H/S/HALLOWEEN (2025)! Does Justin Tipping live up to Jordan Peele's expectations of HIM? Does V/H/S HALLOWEEN give off the right vibes for spooky season? Or, are both of these more style over substance? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!CHAPTERS:HIM:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)Trailer (00:03:30)Synopsis (00:04:00)Review (SPOILER FREE) (00:04:39)Review (SPOILERS) (00:13:55)Rating (00:23:44)V/H/S/Halloween:Intro (00:27:36)Trailer (00:31:08)Synopsis (00:32:16)Review (SPOILER FREE) (00:32:47)Review (SPOILERS) (00:37:45)Rating (01:23:21)Promotions/Outro (01:25:07)Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeTikTokSlasherThreadsBlueskyWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!Support the show

The squad tries to avoid the Sumatran rat monkeys while talking about Mike's pick, DEAD ALIVE AKA BRAINDEAD (1992). Are the practical effects to die for? Does Rowan think this is better than LOTR? And, will we ever look at creamy soup the same again!? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!CHAPTERS:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)What We Been Consuming?/Why We Picked It (00:02:44)Trailer (00:35:17)Synopsis/First Experiences (00:35:47)Review (00:40:01)Rating/What Did You Think? (01:19:34)Horrific Hotline (01:26:30)Promotions (Horrific Hotline/Social Media/Patreon/It Slays Podcast's Horrific Playlist/Events) (01:29:38)Upcoming Episode/Outro (01:33:06)Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeTikTokSlasherThreadsBlueskyWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro & Outro Music by Dylan Bailey (IG: @thedylanbailey)*Support the show

On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Rowan, Mike, Gill and special guest Kevin give you a DOUBLE FEATURE of WITCHBOARD (2025) & NIGHT OF THE REAPER! Was WITCHBOARD boring? Did NIGHT OF THE REAPER get us in the mood for spooky season? And, does the practical effects make or break these films? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!CHAPTERS:Witchboard:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)Trailer (00:05:28)Synopsis (00:06:28)Review (SPOILER FREE) (00:06:49)Review (SPOILERS) (00:26:36)Rating (00:43:15)Night Of The Reaper:Intro (00:45:54)Trailer (00:50:57)Synopsis (00:52:31)Review (SPOILER FREE) (00:52:54)Review (SPOILERS) (01:14:54)Rating (01:31:01)Promotions/Outro (01:34:44)Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeTikTokSlasherThreadsBlueskyWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!Support the show

The squad makes a spectacle of Colton's pick, NOPE (2022). Does Peele return with a film as good as GET OUT? Can we get on-board with a creature like Jean Jacket? And, saddle up folks, are we in for the much-coveted quadruple SLAY!? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NEIGH, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!CHAPTERS:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)What We Been Consuming?/Why We Picked It (00:02:32)Trailer (00:47:00)Synopsis/First Experiences (00:47:30)Review (00:50:23)Rating/What Did You Think? (01:38:01)Horrific Hotline (01:46:30)Promotions (Horrific Hotline/Social Media/Patreon/It Slays Podcast's Horrific Playlist/Events) (01:50:39)Upcoming Episode/Outro (01:53:17)Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeTikTokSlasherThreadsBlueskyWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro & Outro Music by Dylan Bailey (IG: @thedylanbailey)*Support the show

The squad gets ready for auditions with Rowan’s pick, CURTAINS (1983). Is this another Canadian slasher classic? Did this feel like two separate films, and why? And, how many weird quirks about Rowan are we going to learn this episode!? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!CHAPTERS:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)What We Been Consuming?/Why We Picked It (00:02:14)Trailer (00:38:22)Synopsis/First Experiences (00:38:52)Review (00:41:50)Rating/What Did You Think? (01:21:24)Horrific Hotline (01:27:23)Promotions (Horrific Hotline/Social Media/Patreon/It Slays Podcast's Horrific Playlist/Events) (01:30:51)Upcoming Episode/Outro (01:34:51)Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeTikTokSlasherThreadsBlueskyWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro & Outro Music by Dylan Bailey (IG: @thedylanbailey)*Support the show

On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Rowan & Gill take a good hard look in the mirror and watch THE CONJURING: LAST RITES! Does this movie warrant a 2+ hour runtime? Is this a satisfying conclusion to the Warren's story? And, what is The Conjuring's issue with Pennsylvania?! Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!CHAPTERS:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)Trailer (00:05:42)Synopsis (00:06:12)Review (SPOILER FREE) (00:06:37)Review (SPOILERS) (00:26:39)Rating (00:47:24)Promotions/Outro (00:49:01)Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeTikTokSlasherThreadsBlueskyWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro Music by Rowan Fraser (IG: @biggiehauls)*Support the show

The squad hits the stage with special guest Willow Catelyn Maclay for Gill's pick, PERFECT BLUE (1997). How influential is this film? Did they predict where inteternet culture was going? And, does the mere thought of ice picks make Rowan cringe? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!CHAPTERS:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)What We Been Consuming?/Why We Picked It (00:02:11)Trailer (00:49:20)Synopsis/First Experiences (00:49:50)Review (00:56:20)Rating/What Did You Think? (01:37:56)Horrific Hotline (01:46:53)Promotions (Horrific Hotline/Social Media/Patreon/It Slays Podcast's Horrific Playlist) (01:51:07)Upcoming Episode/Outro (01:56:08)Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeTikTokSlasherThreadsBlueskyWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!Links to Willow Catelyn Maclay's reviews on Sleepaway Camp:Curtsies and Hand GrenadesWant to join Willow's Patreon?Order Corpses, Fools and Monsters  *Intro & Outro Music by Dylan Bailey (IG: @thedylanbailey)*Support the show

The squad gets surgical with Mike's pick, DEAD RINGERS (1988). Does this live up to its critical reception? How do we feel about brother swapping? And, is this nightmare fuel for all woman? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!CHAPTERS:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)What We Been Consuming?/Why We Picked It (00:02:43)Trailer (00:44:24)Synopsis/First Experiences (00:44:54)Review (00:49:11)Rating/What Did You Think? (01:30:02)Horrific Hotline (01:37:47)Promotions (Horrific Hotline/Social Media/Patreon/It Slays Podcast's Horrific Playlist/Events) (01:41:35)Upcoming Episode/Outro (01:45:06)Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeTikTokSlasherThreadsBlueskyWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro & Outro Music by Dylan Bailey (IG: @thedylanbailey)*Support the show

On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton, Rowan, & Gill Naruto-run to theatres to review WEAPONS! Is Cregger's latest a huge step up from BARBARIAN? Does such an intriguing premise stick the landing? And, most importantly, were we scared? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!CHAPTERS:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)Trailer (00:03:39)Synopsis (00:04:09)Review (SPOILER FREE) (00:04:23)Review (SPOILERS) (00:23:39)Rating (01:06:52)Promotions/Outro (01:11:41)Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeTikTokSlasherThreadsBlueskyWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro Music by Rowan Fraser (IG: @biggiehauls)*Support the show

On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton & Gill come together to review the new NEON release, TOGETHER! Is this another body horror heavy-hitter? Did the real-life romance make that one scene really stick in our minds? Or, embarrassingly enough, does this climax early? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!CHAPTERS:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)Trailer (00:03:49)Synopsis (00:04:19)Review (SPOILER FREE) (00:04:40)Review (SPOILERS) (00:20:59)Rating (00:47:13)Promotions/Outro (00:49:57)Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeTikTokSlasherThreadsBlueskyWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro Music by Rowan Fraser (IG: @biggiehauls)*Support the show

The squad makes Mike so angry that he doesn't even show up for the return of JAWGUST with Rowan's pick, ALLIGATOR (1980). Has Ramón won over our hearts? Do the practical effects make up for some awkward pacing? And, what's scarier: a creature feature or male pattern baldness? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!CHAPTERS:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)What We Been Consuming?/Why We Picked It (00:02:14)Trailer (00:30:15)Synopsis/First Experiences (00:30:45)Review (00:35:00)Rating/What Did You Think? (01:14:32)Horrific Hotline (01:20:18)Promotions (Horrific Hotline/Social Media/Patreon/It Slays Podcast's Horrific Playlist/Events) (01:24:16)Upcoming Episode/Outro (01:27:05)Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeTikTokSlasherThreadsBlueskyWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro & Outro Music by Dylan Bailey (IG: @thedylanbailey)*Support the show

On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Gill & Rowan get their fishing fashion on and discuss I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER (2025). Did the world need another requel? What franchise is this film YET AGAIN copying? And, do the legacy characters end up hurting their legacy? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY!CHAPTERS:Theme/Intro (00:00:00)Trailer (00:04:50)Synopsis (00:05:20)Review (SPOILER FREE) (00:05:56)Review (SPOILERS) (00:28:43)Rating (00:57:25)Promotions/Outro (01:00:32)Follow us on all social media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTumblrYoutubeTikTokSlasherThreadsBlueskyWant some official Merch?!SHOP HERE!*Intro Music by Rowan Fraser (IG: @biggiehauls)*Support the show