Episode 69 - Crimson Peak, like a fairytale... but also horror

Explicit content warning

02/25/23 • 28 min

Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2017 adaptation of Stephen King's novel, Gerald's Game.
Directed by Mike Flanagan.
Starring: Carla Gugina, Bruce Greenwood, Carol Struycken, Henry Thomas, & Kate Siegal.
To round out the month of February, we bring you a gothic tale with romance, deceit, and murder...
*Spoiler Alert* - Full synopsis and behind the scenes morcels included.
Scare-o-meter Ratings:
Tasha - 3 skulls
Julia - 4.5 skulls
**Jack-o-lantern Ratings:
Julia - 3 out of 5
Tasha - 2 out of 5
Consensus: Guillermo Del Toro delivers a visually rich gothic fairytale, with twists, turns, and some very strange and goey ghosts... A dark and sinister tale manages to still feel whimsical with bright colours and a lot of red contrasting white and black.
Recommended for horror-light and gothic romance fans.

If you enjoyed listening to us and would like to hear more, please Rate, Review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever you consume your podcasts!
If you want to get in touch with us or just say hi, please visit us on
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehorrorreview/,
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehorrorreviewpodcast/,
or email us at [email protected]
~ Thank you for Listening ~

Previous Episode

Episode 68 - Gerald's Game, is not fun...

This film definitely takes a bit of a darker turn on the love/female character theme for the month of February.
**Trigger Warning** - Conversations of depictions of sexual violence.
*Spoiler Alert* - Full synopsis and behind the scenes morcels included.
Scare-o-meter Ratings:
Tasha - 7 skulls
Julia - 7 skulls
**Jack-o-lantern Ratings:
Julia - 3.5 out of 5
Tasha - 3.5 out of 5
Consensus: A tense and well crafted screen adaptation. If you can stomach the content and famously graphic scene in the climax of the film, it's well worth the watch!

Next Episode

Episode 70 - American Psycho, "I have to return some videotapes..."

Join us for an in depth discussion and analysis of the 2000 film adaptation of Bret Ellis' novel, American Psycho.
Directed by Mary Harron.
Starring: Christian Bale, Justin Theroux, Jared, Leto, Reese Witherspoon, Chloe Sevigny, & Willem Dafoe.
So begins the month of March and our theme this month of female directed/written films! We're starting with an incredibly controversial film and cult classic that pushes the boundaries of storytelling and shines a light on 1980's yuppie wall street culture.
*Spoiler Alert* - Full synopsis and behind the scenes morcels included.
Scare-o-meter Ratings:
Tasha - 3 skulls
Julia - 3 skulls
**Jack-o-lantern Ratings:
Julia - 3.5 out of 5
Tasha - 3.5 out of 5
Consensus: This film is a wild ride of psychosis and brutality, yet Christian Bale's performance is so captivating and absurd that you can't help but find yourself entertained. Do you think you know what happens in the end??
Highly recommended watch!