It Slays Podcast

Feb 05 2025 236 ep. 74 mins 26
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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!

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Companion (2025) (NOW SLAYING)

Feb 05 2025 49 mins  
On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton, Gill, & Rowan check out some date night horror with COMPANION (2025)! Was this January release made for us? Is Sophie Thatcher's performance a little too robotic? And, is Jack Quaid every woman's nightmare? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00)Trailer (00:04:38)Synopsis (00:05

Altered States (1980)

Feb 02 2025 92 mins  
The squad ascends to a higher state of being with Mike's pick, ALTERED STATES (1980)! Is this a Ken Russell masterpiece? Can Gill explain the complex themes to us or is it just all vibes? And, is there any way that this isn't Joe Rogan's favourite movie!? 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

Wolf Man (2025) (NOW SLAYING)

Jan 21 2025 65 mins  
On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan take a bite out of the latest Blumhouse release, WOLF MAN! Has Leigh Whannell revitalized the Universal Monsters? Did some of the jump scares get us? And, after seeing the movie, was the internet's hatred of the creature design warranted? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:

Alien 3 (1992)

Jan 19 2025 114 mins  
The squad crashes head-on into Rowan's pick, ALIEN 3 (1992)! Was this movie's production or our podcast recording more effectively sabotaged? What'd we think of 'The Dragon' Xenomorph? And, does anyone know if we're discussing the theatrical cut, assembly cut, or special edition? Asking for a friend. Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Them

2025: The Year Ahead (NOW SLAYING)

Jan 09 2025 134 mins  
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? And, what is Blumhouse doing releasing ALL of those movies!?Films discussed include: WOLF MAN, THE MONKEY, SINNERS, 28 YEARS LATER, M3GAN 2.0, SAW XI, and

Lake Mungo (2008)

Jan 05 2025 90 mins  
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 subgenre? 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

Nosferatu (2024) (NOW SLAYING)

Dec 30 2024 80 mins  
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 estate of our own? And, most importantly, was the Count's new look seductive enough for Gill? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, o

What We've Missed 2024 (NOW SLAYING)

Dec 27 2024 167 mins  
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 throw on at a party? And, when did the guys become such pearl-clutchers over a bit of gore? Films discussed include: TERRIFIER 3, I SAW THE TV GLOW, O

Krampus (2015)

Dec 23 2024 112 mins  
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 other Krampus films on Tubi to get your fill? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLEIGH! Merry Christmas and Happy Holida

Inside (2007)

Dec 08 2024 125 mins  
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 can we ask for than a CGI baby?! 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 Con