A cursed videotape. A cursed button. A cursed house.

Spooky Season begins with three iconic horror films built around a deadly curse.

Co-host Bella Efstratis is joined by writer, filmmaker, and horror expert Jessica McLaughlin to discuss an iconic triple feature: Gore Verbinski’s The Ring, Sam Raimi’s Drag Me to Hell, and Nobuhiko Obayashi’s Hausu (House).

We get into why The Ring still hits even if you’ve never used a VHS, the origin of the adaptation, and the various themes of its “viral curse." We also talk score, color palette, and the simple, yet satisfying structure that makes every reveal land.

Then we pivot into Drag Me to Hell as a moral fable where one bad decision turns into three days of escalating punishment. We debate the film’s tonal swings, what makes Christine such a tough protagonist to sit with, and why Raimi’s loud, gross, crowd-pleasing set pieces play completely differently in a theater versus at home.

Finally, Hausu blows the doors off logic entirely. We dig into Obayashi’s DIY magic, his daughter’s nightmares on screen, and the deeper grief underneath the candy-colored chaos, where a place can hold pain long enough to become a living curse.

If you love horror movies (especially those with cursed objects) and spooky season watchlist ideas, hit play, subscribe, share the episode, and leave a review. Which curse would you least want to face?

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We're back with our alphabet extravaganza series with THE LETTER C!

Three movies start with C, but the real question is: Can Sonja & Bella find another connection between the three? We go from the tranquil beauty of Cmon Cmon to the complex moral maze of Captain Fantastic, and land on the forever-quotable joy of Clueless. Challenge accepted!

We break down why Mike Mills’ black and white filmmaking in Cmon Cmon isn’t a “style choice” so much as the emotional language of the story. Plus some good ole Joaquin Phoenix praise for yet another incredible performance, and the other extraordinary cast in the film!

Next, Captain Fantastic blows Bella's mind. We discuss Viggo Mortensen’s off-the-grid father character and the pure “shades of gray” of this film that makes it such a unique and impactful watch.

Finally, Clueless proves that a truly great teen comedy can stand the tests of time: razor-sharp dialogue, perfect casting, iconic costume design, and a soundtrack that lives in our hearts forever.

If you love movie recommendations, film analysis, and conversations that treat laughter and heartbreak with equal respect, press play! Subscribe on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, share the episode with a cinephile friend, and leave us a review so more cinephiles can find the show!

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Happy Birthday Yorgos!

Celebrate Yorgos Lanthimos' birthday today with a re-release of our spotlight on the filmmaker. In this episode, co-host Bella Efstratis is joined by special guest, Michel Eljaiek, to review three films from his extraordinary filmography:

• The Killing of a Sacred Deer
• Alps
• Dogtooth

What is your favorite Yorgos Lanthimos film?

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Shout out to contributor and producer Sonja Mereu. A special thanks to Anselm Kennedy for creating Gimme Three's theme music. And another special thanks to Zoe Baumann for creating our exceptional cover art.