14 | Tusk

Justin Long in Tusk

Tusk
Released: September 19, 2014
Director: Kevin Smith
Writer: Kevin Smith
Starring: Michael Parks, Justin Long, Haley Joel Osment

Synopsis: Wallace Bryton, played by Justin Long, is an obnoxious, douchebaggy host of a popular podcast show, whose premise is that Justin Long travels around, interviewing people from popular/viral youtube videos and then comes home and describes everything to his soft friend, Teddy Croft (Haley Joel Osment). After the kid Wallace traveled  to Canada to interview (the "Kill Bill Kid") kills himself, Wallace is forced to come up with another idea for their podcast episode. Enter Michael Parks as Howard Howe, a strange recluse who is looking for someone to tell his many stories to. Wallace takes him up on the offer and soon finds himself a prisoner in Howe's crazy walrus fantasy. Yes, you heard correctly...Howard has a walrus fantasy. He wants (and eventually succeeds) to turn Wallace into a walrus. Was this a horror movie or a comedy? Whatever it is, I'm sure this will be the last time I watch it. 

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What'd we think of Tusk?
(Out of 5 stars)

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Here are a few of our favorite quotes from Michael Parks' character, Howard Howe:

“I believe we are all tea people.”

— Howard Howe

“Cute? Cute is for Chinese babies, Mr. Bryton. My walrus companion was beautiful.”

— Howard Howe

“Typical spider...legion of legs.”

— Howard Howe

“Is man, indeed, a walrus at heart?”

— Howard Howe

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We aren't the only ones who happen to think that mustachioed Justin Long looks a helluva lot like Carrie Brownstein dressed as a man. Once again, the internet has come through and proven itself to be wonderful.

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Next, we'll be giving our much-requested opinion on, what is often listed as a rather disturbing movie, Martyrs. We're really going out on a limb here by asking Karen to watch it but, who knows...maybe she'll like it.

11 | American Mary

American Mary

Released: 9/20/2012
Directors & Writers: Jen & Sylvia Soska
Starring: Katharine Isabelle, Antonio Cupo, Tristan Risk

Struggling med school student, Mary, finds herself in the world of underground body modification surgery as a way to make some quick money. After a vicious attack by one of her professors, Mary falls deeper into this bizarre world of split tongues and sub-dermal implants. Not only is she the underground community's go-to surgeon, but Mary has a dark secret of her own hidden away. Eventually, Mary's handiwork catches up to her and we're left to wonder whether it was all worth it.

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What'd we think of American Mary?
(Out of 5 stars)

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Next, we'll be watching another attempt at horror from Kevin Smith. That's right, we'll be watching Tusk. So that you can prepare yourself for...whatever this movie is, here is the trailer:

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9 | The Babadook

The Babadook
Released: November 28, 2014
Director: Jennifer Kent
Writer: Jennifer Kent
Starring: Essie Davis, Noah Wiseman

Synopsis: A single mother, still plagued by her husband's untimely and violent death, struggles to free her son from his intense fear of a monster in the house. She soon realizes that his fears may be more than simple childhood fantasy.

If you're like me and want to know if one could possibly order a copy of The Babadook book, then you're in luck. The book, albeit a bit on the pricey side, is available to order here. I can think of some bratty kids I'd like to read it to...

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What'd we think of The Babadook?
(Out of 5 stars)

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In this episode we spend a little time talking about the short film, Monster, which served as the inspiration for The Babadook. If you haven't seen it yet and want to check it out, we highly encourage it!

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For our next movie, we will be covering American Mary, a film that touches on med school, student debt, and the world of underground body modification surgeries. This is not your typical horror movie but it's definitely worth the watch!

7 | The Texas Chainsaw Massacre

In celebration of its 40th anniversary rerelease in BluRay, in this episode we cover the classic slasher film, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. We also spend some time at the end comparing it to the 2003 remake, starring Jessica Biel. What is it that makes this horror movie stand the test of time and remain, to this day, one of the most terrifying films? Who was responsible for funding the making of this movie? We touch on all sorts of stuff - Enjoy!!

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)

Five friends visiting their grandfather's house in the country are hunted and terrorized by a chain-saw wielding killer and his family of grave-robbing cannibals.

Director: Tobe Hooper

Writers: Kim Henkel (story), Tobe Hooper (story)

Stars: Marilyn Burns, Edwin Neal, and Allen Danziger

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What'd we think of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre?
(Out of 5 stars)

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During this episode, Amy references these two books: Men, Women, and Chainsaws by Carol J. Clover and Shock Value by Jason Zinoman.

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The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003)

After picking up a traumatized young hitchhiker, five friends find themselves stalked and hunted by a deformed chainsaw-wielding killer and his family of equally psychopathic killers.

Director: Marcus Nispel

Writers: Kim Henkel (1974 screenplay), Tobe Hooper (1974 screenplay), Scott Kosar (screenplay)

Stars: Jessica Biel, Johnathan Tucker, Andrew Bryniarski

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What did we think of the 2003 Texas Chainsaw Massacre remake?
(Out of 5 stars)

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The next movie we'll be discussing will be the much anticipated (at least by Amy and Jamie) Australian film, The Babadook. Check out the trailer and then watch the movie for yourself. It has a limited theater release but is available on demand.

Our next podcast episode will be a quick recap and review of episodes 7 & 8 of American Horror Story: Freak Show.

4 | Ouija & AHS: Freak Show (Eps. 2 & 3)

We discuss new release Ouija in this episode, and the type of Xmas lights you can leave up all year. We also take a ride down to creepy clown town for American Horror Story: Recap. Have at it!

Ouija (2014)

A group of friends must confront their most terrifying fears when they awaken the dark powers of an ancient spirit board.

Director: Stiles White

Writers: Juliet Snowden, Stiles White

Stars: Olivia Cooke, Ana Coto, Daren Kagasoff

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What'd we think of Ouija?
(out of 5 stars)

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The next time you hear from us, we'll be playing catch-up with American Horror Story: Freak Show so we will be reviewing two episodes.

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3 | Black Rock & AHS: Freak Show (Ep 3)

American Horror Story: Freak Show

Black Rock (2012)

In this episode we start off briefly discussing the first episode of American Horror Story: Freak Show. Once we feel we've sufficiently torn it apart, we move on to a lively discussion of Black Rock.

As always, spoilers ahead! Enjoy!

Black Rock (2012)

Three childhood friends set aside their personal issues and reunite for a girls' weekend on a remote island off the coast of Maine. One wrong move turns their weekend getaway into a deadly fight for survival.

Director: Katie Aselton

Writers: Mark Duplass (screenplay), Katie Aselton (story)

Stars: Kate Bosworth, Lake Bell, and Katie Aselton

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What'd we think of Black Rock?
(out of 5 stars)

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Next time you hear from us, we'll be covering the next episode (or two episodes) of American Horror Story as well as one of Hollywood's more recent cookie-cutter Halloween movies, Ouija.

Check out the official trailer for Ouija:

Subscribe to TRAILERS: http://bit.ly/sxaw6h Subscribe to COMING SOON: http://bit.ly/H2vZUn Like us on FACEBOOK: http://goo.gl/dHs73 Follow us on TWITTER: http://bit.ly/1ghOWmt Ouija Official Trailer #1 (2014) - Olivia Cooke Horror Movie HD A group of friends must confront their most terrifying fears when they awaken the dark powers of an ancient spirit board.

2 | V/H/S & V/H/S/2

In episode two we tackle the V/H/S movies, which illustrate the age-old adage that you should never get caught up watching home videos when you sneak into someone's house. Just like last time we do a lot of spoiling here, so you've been warned. Enjoy!

The Movies

V/H/S (2012)

When a group of misfits is hired by an unknown third party to burglarize a desolate house and acquire a rare VHS tape, they discover more found footage than they bargained for.

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What'd we think of V/H/S?
(out of 5 stars)

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V/H/S/2 (2013)

Searching for a missing student, two private investigators break into his house and find collection of VHS tapes. Viewing the horrific contents of each cassette, they realize there may be dark motives behind the student's disappearance.

We also discuss the upcoming release V/H/S: Viral. You can see the trailer here.

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What'd we think of V/H/S/2?
(out of 5 stars)

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1 | Oculus & Absentia

Welcome, betchez, to the inaugural episode of The Bloodlust - the savvy viewers' guide to the best, worst, and most ridiculous that the horror genre has to offer.

We start things off by discussing Oculus and Absentia, two films by director Mike Flanagan. Did we like them? Did we think they sucked? Listen and find out.

We spoil the crap outta both these movies, so - heads up

The Movies

Absentia (2011)

A woman and her sister begin to link a mysterious tunnel to a series of disappearances, including that of her own husband.

Director: Mike Flanagan, Writer: Mike Flanagan, Stars: Katie Parker, Courtney Bell, Dave Levine

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What'd we think of Absentia?
(out of 5 stars)

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Oculus (2013)

A woman tries to exonerate her brother, who was convicted of murder, by proving that the crime was committed by a supernatural phenomenon.

Director: Mike Flanagan, Writers: Mike Flanagan, Jeff Howard, Stars: Karen Gillan, Brenton Thwaites, Katee Sackhoff

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What'd we think of Oculus?
(out of 5 stars)

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We also refer to Oculus: Chapter 3 - The Man with the Plan (2006), the inspiration for Oculus, which you can watch here.

In the next episode, we'll be looking at V/H/S and V/H/S/2.