Send us a text Chris and Jess break down Silent Night, Deadly Night (2025), a remake that genuinely surprised us and ended up being one we really loved. We dig into what works, how the story approaches its characters and themes, and why this version feels different from what people might expect going in. The conversation looks at the film’s choices, including its tone and ending, and why those risks paid off for us, while acknowledging that not everyone will feel the same way. Sup...
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Send us a text Chris and Jess break down Silent Night, Deadly Night (2025), a remake that genuinely surprised us and ended up being one we really loved. We dig into what works, how the story approaches its characters and themes, and why this version feels different from what people might expect going in. The conversation looks at the film’s choices, including its tone and ending, and why those risks paid off for us, while acknowledging that not everyone will feel the same way. Sup...
The Monkey Vs. Hell of a Summer! Which Horror Comedy Actually Works?
The Horror Comedy Hangout
31 minutes
6 months ago
The Monkey Vs. Hell of a Summer! Which Horror Comedy Actually Works?
Chris and Jess dive into two of the latest horror comedies: The Monkey (2024), directed by Osgood Perkins and based on a short story by Stephen King, and Hell of a Summer, Finn Wolfhard's directorial debut. Both films bring wildly different energy to the genre: The Monkey leans into creepy, slow-burn tension with dark humor, while Hell of a Summer offers a stylized, campy twist on the classic teen slasher formula. In this in-depth review, Chris and Jess break down what works (and what doesn’t...
The Horror Comedy Hangout
Send us a text Chris and Jess break down Silent Night, Deadly Night (2025), a remake that genuinely surprised us and ended up being one we really loved. We dig into what works, how the story approaches its characters and themes, and why this version feels different from what people might expect going in. The conversation looks at the film’s choices, including its tone and ending, and why those risks paid off for us, while acknowledging that not everyone will feel the same way. Sup...
