This week, Leslie and Sam take on the unsettling body horror of Thinner, a chilling adaptation of Stephen King's novel. The film follows Billy Halleck, an arrogant, overweight lawyer who escapes accountability after a fatal hit-and-run accident involving a Romani woman. But justice comes in the form of a supernatural curse. With one ominous word — Thinner — Billy begins to lose weight at an alarming rate, no matter how much he eats.

As his body deteriorates, Billy's desperation grows, leading him to confront the consequences of his actions and the vengeful force pursuing him. Fueled by guilt, paranoia, and the relentless effects of the curse, Thinner explores themes of justice, privilege, and the dark price of evading responsibility.

Directed by Tom Holland and starring Robert John Burke, Joe Mantegna, Lucinda Jenney, Bethany Joy Lenz, Time Winters, and Howard Erskine, this Stephen King adaptation serves up psychological horror with a side of grotesque body transformation. Pair it with the Strain of the Week, Apple Cobbler (hybrid), for a viewing experience that’s both unsettling and surreal.

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This week, Leslie and Sam dive into the reality-warping nightmare of In the Mouth of Madness, John Carpenter’s chilling tribute to Lovecraftian horror. The film follows insurance investigator John Trent as he searches for missing horror author Sutter Cane, only to find himself trapped in a world where fiction is bleeding into reality. As paranoia and madness take hold, Trent realizes that Cane’s work isn’t just terrifying—it may be rewriting existence itself.

With its eerie atmosphere, mind-bending twists, and existential dread, In the Mouth of Madness is a must-watch for fans of cosmic horror. Directed by John Carpenter and starring Sam Neill, Jürgen Prochnow, Julie Carmen, David Warner, John Glover, and Bernie Casey, this film delivers an unforgettable descent into insanity.

Pair this journey into madness with the Strain of the Week, Sour Papaya, a sativa that just might have you questioning what’s real and what’s fiction.

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This week, Leslie and Sam venture into the Paris Catacombs with As Above, So Below, a found-footage horror film that combines history, mythology, and supernatural terror. The story follows Scarlett, a fearless archaeologist, and her team as they descend into the labyrinthine catacombs beneath Paris in search of the legendary Philosopher’s Stone.

What begins as a daring archaeological mission quickly transforms into a nightmarish odyssey. As the group ventures deeper into the eerie underground tunnels, they face unexplainable phenomena, disturbing secrets, and the chilling manifestations of their own fears. With its unique setting and relentless tension, As Above, So Below delivers a haunting exploration of both physical and psychological horror.

Directed by John Erick Dowdle, the film stars Perdita Weeks, Ben Feldman, Edwin Hodge, François Civil, Marion Lambert, and Ali Marhyar. Pair this thrilling journey with the Strain of the Week, Strawberry Cough, for a viewing experience as intense as the film itself.

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