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
232 episodes
2025: The Year Ahead (NOW SLAYING)
2024 IS NO MORE.It's time to take a look at THE YEAR AHEAD!In this special episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan are back to break down all of 2025's upcoming horror releases! What are we anticipating? What are we dreading?...
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2:14:21
Lake Mungo (2008)
The squad rings in the new year with Colton's found footage pick, LAKE MUNGO (2008)! Is there more to this one than meets the eye? Did its "mockumentary" filmmaking fool us? And, has Rowan finally been won over by this oft-hated horror s...
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Episode 137
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1:30:24
Nosferatu (2024) (NOW SLAYING)
On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton, Rowan, & Gill writhe with pleasure at the release of Robert Eggers' NOSFERATU! Is this Eggers' most technically proficient film, yet? Does this score make us want to invest in some real ...
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What We've Missed 2024 (NOW SLAYING)
Strap in for a jam-packed episode of NOW SLAYING where Colton & Rowan cover 12 horror releases they missed this year! What film is Colton heralding as this year's THE WITCH? Has Rowan decided on the definitive background movie to thr...
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2:47:31
Krampus (2015)
The squad returns with a naughty Holiday pick, KRAMPUS (2015)! Does the creature designs succeed in making Christmas spooky? Can a sophomore effort reach the greatness of TRICK R' TREAT? Or, are you better off watching one of the dozen o...
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Episode 136
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1:52:57
Inside (2007)
The squad's holidays come early with Gill's not-so-festive pick, INSIDE (2007)! Did the New French Extremism make Rowan's heart grow three sizes? Is the nonsense in the last half enough to land this on the naughty list? And, what more ca...
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Episode 135
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2:05:15
Daughters Of Darkness (1971)
The squad vamps on about Mike's pick, DAUGHTERS OF DARKNESS (1971)! Has Gill been waiting her whole damn life to review a lesbian vampire movie? Is this "style over substance" or does that even matter? And… HOW ABOUT THAT SCORE!? Tune in...
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Episode 134
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1:31:36
Smile 2/Heretic (2024) (NOW SLAYING)
NOW SLAYING RETURNS with Colton & Rowan discussing SMILE 2 & HERETIC! Did SMILE 2 dance its way to the top of our 2024 lists? Was Hugh Grant born to play the villainous psycho in HERETIC? And, what's scarier to Colton: theo...
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1:21:47
A Nightmare On Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987) Featuring Willow Catelyn Maclay
The squad is joined by film critic Willow Catelyn Maclay to discuss Rowan's pick, A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 3: DREAM WARRIORS (1987)! Is this the highlight of the series? Should every horror movie have a metal soundtrack? And, what do we...
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Episode 133
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1:56:13
Halloween: The Curse Of Michael Myers (1995)
The squad joins The Cult of Thorn and celebrates the year's festivities with HALLOWEEN: THE CURSE OF MICHAEL MYERS (1995)! There's no way a franchise can go off the rails in its sixth instalment, right? Was this a proper goodbye to Dr. L...
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Episode 132
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1:36:52
Don't Breathe (2016)
Colton holds his breath as the squad discusses his pick, DON'T BREATHE (2016)! Was this a successful follow up to Fede's EVIL DEAD remake? How great is that sound design? And two words: TURKEY. BASTER. Tune in to find out if we gave this...
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Episode 131
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1:14:02
The Craft (1996) Featuring Nicole (AKA Mia Moore)
The squad invites drag performer Nicole (AKA Mia Moore) to practise some witchcraft with Gill's pick, THE CRAFT (1996)! What about this film gives it such cult status? Is this the playbook to Gill's youth? And, just HOW 90s is this cast!...
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Episode 130
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1:24:19
The Substance (2024) (NOW SLAYING)
On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton, Rowan, & Coltwan devour a side of shrimp and discuss the new body horror experience, THE SUBSTANCE! Did this movie pump it up? Is "Coralie" the new Cronenberg? And, what were the moments...
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Speak No Evil (2024) (NOW SLAYING)
On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Rowan & Gill speak about Blumhouse's remake of SPEAK NO EVIL! Does the remake hold up to the original? Is this another unhinged James McAvoy performance? And, have these two ever been further ap...
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Frankenstein (1931) (PATREON PICK)
The squad pieces together their thoughts on Horror Hound Trevor's PATREON PICK, FRANKENSTEIN (1931)! Just what makes this a stone cold classic? How did they bring such an iconic monster to life? And, does anyone dare to say that t...
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Episode 129
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1:21:42
The Front Room (2024) (NOW SLAYING)
On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Rowan & Gill reflect on the importance of family with A24's THE FRONT ROOM! Is this a horror movie or more of a true-to-life thriller? Can these other Eggers brothers live up to Robert? And, a r...
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Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024) (NOW SLAYING)
On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Rowan & Gill travel to the afterlife to talk BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE! Is Tim Burton so back? Can Micheal Keaton recapture the magic of his original performance? And, do we have another franchise...
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Afraid (2024) (NOW SLAYING)
On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Rowan & Gill bend to the algorithm and discuss Blumhouse's AFRAID! Is this a cautionary tale for the future of AI? Has Blumhouse finally made another horror banger? And, just how many plots will...
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48:18
I'm Dangerous Tonight (1990)
The squad gets obscure without Colton by viewing Mike's pick, I'M DANGEROUS TONIGHT (1990)! Can Tobe Hooper raise this past being just a TV movie? Is this the most fun Dee Walace has ever had? And, what lengths did we have to go to even ...
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Episode 128
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1:18:18
Alien: Romulus (2024) (NOW SLAYING)
On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton, Rowan, & Gill lace up their Reebok high tops and race to theatres for the latest release in the "Alien" franchise, ALIEN: ROMULUS! Did it live up to fan expectations? Was there enough go...
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1:01:53
Lake Placid (1999)
The squad continues to celebrate (or loathe) JAWGUST with Colton's pick, LAKE PLACID (1999)! Did this attempt at a 90s JAWS work? Does this film hate women? And, do we sense some sexual tension between the boys!? Tune in to find o...
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Episode 127
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1:31:22
Cuckoo (2024) (NOW SLAYING)
On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan venture to the Alps to checkout Neon's latest, CUCKOO! Were we along for the ride or were the twists a little too… Cuckoo? Is this one of the oddest monsters we've seen in recent ...
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Trap (2024) (NOW SLAYING)
This time on NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan cover all exits with M. Night's latest, TRAP! Is this the ultimate girl dad horror movie? Did the trailer set us up for disappointment? Or, has Shyamalan finally won Rowan over? ...
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