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The Carnage Report Episode 84: M3GAN 2.0

The Carnage Report Episode 84: M3GAN 2.0

July 17, 2025
On this episode of the podcast, Julie and Nick take a look at everything they loved from the recent Chattanooga Film Fest, including Abigail Before Beatrice, Hot Spring Shark Attack, Crossword, Hacked: A Double Entendre of Rage Fueled Karma, and so, so many others. They also discuss their tips for beating the heat and humidity. Plus, the pair run down trailers galore for Stephen King adaptation The Institute, Shudder's upcoming Monster Island, The Toxic Avenger reboot, and more (all of which you can check out below), while also taking a brief digression into the Marshawn Lynch corner.

The Carnage Report Episode 83: Chattanooga Film Fest 2025

July 3, 2025
On this episode of the podcast, Julie and Nick take a look at directors Danny and Michael Philipou's Bring Her Back, their grief-fueled follow-up to Talk to Me, now in theaters. They also suggest a few other horror films with weird kids and discuss what sweet treats they'd love to pull out of the deep freeze. Plus, the pair discuss trailers galore for The House on Eden, Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein, Ick, and more (all of which you can check out in the show notes), while also confronting the question,

The Carnage Report Episode 82: Bring Her Back

June 12, 2025
On this episode of the podcast, Julie and Nick take a look at directors Adam Stein and Zach Lipovsky's Final Destination: Bloodlines, the sixth installment in the long-running horror series, now in theaters. They also suggest a few other horror films with out-there death sequences and discuss their favorite cookout foods. Plus, the pair discuss trailers galore for The Matriarch, Alpha, It: Welcome to Derry, and more.

The Carnage Report Episode 81: Final Destination: Bloodlines

May 29, 2025
On this episode of the podcast, Julie and Nick take a look at director Austin Snell's violent revenge Western, They Call Her Death, now streaming on Shudder, as well as inviting the director onto the show to ask what got him into horror in an installment of The Gate. They also suggest a few other Western horror films and discuss how they'd fare in pioneer days. Plus, the pair discuss trailers galore for Together, The Conjuring: Last Rites, The Long Walk, and more (all of which you can check out below), while seeing what they think of the announcements of new films from directors Renny Harlin and Eli Roth in Director's Corner. There's also a look at the recent lineup drops from Fantasia Fest and the Chattanooga Film Festival.

The Carnage Report Episode 80: They Call Her Death

May 15, 2025
On this episode of the podcast, Julie and Nick take a look at director Ryan Coogler's music-filled vampire film, Sinners, in theaters now. They also suggest a few other music-laden and/or siege films and play

The Carnage Report Episode 79: Sinners

May 1, 2025
On this episode of the podcast, Julie and Nick take a look at director Daniel DelPurgatorio's twisty summer camp slasher, Marshmallow, in theaters now. They also suggest a few other kiddo-starring and/or summer films and share their summer camp experiences. Plus, the pair discuss trailers galore for The Severed Sun, I Don’t Understand You, Murderbot, and more (all of which you can check out below).

The Carnage Report Episode 78: Marshmallow

April 17, 2025
On this bonus episode of the podcast, we had so many people ask us about our favorite stuff at this year's Panic Fest in Kansas City, we sat down and ran through a few of our thoughts on the things we caught, including Freaky Tales, The Lost Episode, Chainsaws Were Singing, and more. As if that wasn't enough, we hopped on Zoom with actors Kai Cech, Pierson Fode, Kue Lawrence, and Giorgia Whigham, along with director Daniel DelPurgatorio, to talk about the new summer camp slasher, Marshmallow, which played at the fest and hits theaters on Friday, April 11.

The Carnage Report Bonus Episode: Panic Fest 2025 Recap

April 10, 2025
On this episode of the podcast, Julie and Nick take a look at director Alex Scharfman's fantasy horror comedy, Death of a Unicorn, in theaters now from A24. They also suggest a few other oddly fantastical films and share their favorite cryptids. Plus, the pair discuss trailers galore for Shadow of God, The Ugly Stepsister, Dangerous Animals, and more (all of which you can check out below), and welcome author and professor Austin Lim through The Gate to discuss his new book, Horror on the Brain: The Neuroscience Behind Science Fiction and what got him into horror in the first place.

The Carnage Report Episode 77: Death of a Unicorn

April 3, 2025
On this episode of the podcast, Julie and Nick make their picks for what they can't wait to see at this year's Panic Fest, which takes place in Kansas City from Thursday, March 27, to Sunday, April 6. They also suggest a few other festivals in which you might be interested, such as Boston Underground Film Festival, Overlook Film Fest, and Chattanooga Film Festival. Plus, the pair discuss trailers galore for 825 Forest Road, Voices Carry, To Die Alone, and more (all of which you can check out below). Also, Julie and Nick share their stories of tornadoes as spring gets underway in the Midwest.

The Carnage Report Episode 76: Panic Fest 2025 Preview

March 20, 2025
On this episode of the podcast, Julie and Nick take a look at The Monkey, a splattery adaptation of the Stephen King short story directed by Osgood Perkins, in theaters now. They also suggest a few other movies where bad luck gets deadly. Plus, the pair discuss trailers galore for Revelations, Clown in a Cornfield, Haunted House of Pancakes, and more (all of which you can check out below). Also, Julie and Nick discuss what toys they've held onto since childhood and chat with producer Matt Manjourides about his work on Ryan Kruger's Street Trash reboot and The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs in an installment of The Gate. Both the 1987 original and 2024 reboot of Street Trash play Liberty Hall in Lawrence, Kansas, on Saturday, March 8, and you can find more information here, while The Last Drive-In has its season premiere this Friday, March 7, streaming on Shudder.

The Carnage Report Episode 75: The Monkey

March 6, 2025
On this episode of the podcast, Julie and Nick take a look at the Valentine's Day horror romcom, Heart Eyes, directed by Josh Ruben, in theaters now. They also suggest a few other movies with romance and death. Plus, the pair discuss trailers galore for M3GAN 2.0, Hurry Up Tomorrow, For Sale By Exorcist, and more (all of which you can check out below). Also, Julie and Nick discuss whether they've ever tried to make an ex jealous.

The Carnage Report Episode 74: Heart Eyes

February 20, 2025
On this episode of the podcast, we ended up with a couple of installments of the Gate, wherein we talk with horror creators about what first got them into the genre, and we didn't want them to get too old, so here's a Valentine's Day present from us to you. First up is writer/director Ian Courtney, discussing his new slasher, Movie Theater Massacre, now available via VOD. In it, a group of employees are working their last week at a movie theater that is going out of business when a mysterious figure begins to murder people. Our second and final installment of this special bonus episode is with director Elric Kane and stars Blu Hunt and Ben Smith-Petersen of the new erotic horror film, The Dead Thing, which begins streaming on Shudder starting Valentine's Day, February 14. In it, a young woman lost in a series of meaningless connections falls in love with a charismatic and sensitive man, who hides a dark secret that turns her affair into a dangerous obsession.

The Carnage Report Bonus Episode: The Gate Double Feature

February 13, 2025
On this episode of the podcast, Julie and Nick take a look at the wrestling horror film, Dark Match, directed by Lowell Dean, now streaming on Shudder. They also suggest a few other movies with wrestlers and cults. Plus, the pair discuss trailers galore for Mickey 17, Hell of a Summer, The Dead Thing, and more (all of which you can check out below), while once again covering some amazing casting news in the Scream 7 corner. Also, Julie and Nick discuss the strangest things they've ever seen at a wrestling event. All this, and in the latest installment of The Gate, we spoke with creator/co-writer Bitter Karella and co-writer/producer/actor/musician Robin Johnson about their podcast, Submitted for the Approval of the Midnight Pals, where famous horror authors, living and dead, gather around a campfire to tell their strange and scary stories, and ask them the question, “What was the horror that first hooked you?

The Carnage Report Episode 73: Dark Match

February 6, 2025
On this episode of the podcast, Julie and Nick take a look at the latest Dark Universe installment, Wolf Man, directed by Leigh Whannell, in theaters now. They also suggest a few other movies which play with werewolves and classic monsters. Plus, the pair discuss trailers galore for Dark Match, Companion, Heart Eyes, and more (all of which you can check out in the show notes at Cinepunx), while speculating wildly regarding what Re-Animator's 40th anniversary might entail. Also, Julie and Nick discuss how they respond to a full moon.

The Carnage Report Episode 72: Wolf Man

January 23, 2025
On this episode of the podcast, Julie and Nick each count down their top ten horror films of 2024, discuss some select honorable mentions, and talk about their plans for the upcoming year.

The Carnage Report Episode 71: Best of 2024

January 9, 2025
Merry Christmas and happy holidays! On this episode of the podcast, Julie and Nick take a look at the Christmas rom-com slasher Curtains for Christmas, directed by Steve Rudzinski, out now on VOD. They also suggest a few other holiday movies. Plus, the pair discuss trailers galore for 28 Years Later, Death of a Unicorn, First Word on Horror, and more, while digging into all of the casting news for Scream 7. Also, Julie and Nick discuss their favorite holiday traditions and have director Robbie Davidson on to discuss his debut feature, Dick Dynamite 1944.

The Carnage Report Episode 70: Curtains for Christmas

December 24, 2024
On this episode of the podcast, Julie and Nick take a look at the Loveraftian body snatcher movie Replicator, directed by Mark Andrew Hamer, out this week on VOD. They also suggest a few other movies with stickiness and weird things. Plus, the pair discuss trailers galore for Bloody Axe Wound, The Gorge, Lizzie Lazarus, and more, while speculating wildly regarding what Re-Animator's 40th anniversary might entail. Also, Julie and Nick discuss the weirdest behavior changes they've ever seen in someone.

The Carnage Report Episode 69: Replicator

December 12, 2024
The Carnage Report Episode 68: Thanksgiving Special

The Carnage Report Episode 68: Thanksgiving Special

November 28, 2024
On this episode of the podcast, Julie and Nick take a look at director Bruce Goodison's moody and spooky two-hander, Black Cab, now streaming on Shudder, and suggest a few other movies about hauntings. Plus, the pair honor the recent passing of genre icon Tony Todd, discuss trailers galore for The End, You Are Not Me, The Invisible Raptor, and more. Also, Julie and Nick share how they respond to surprising last-minute plans and interview director Justin Harding about his killer pumpkin movie, Carved, which was covered on the last episode, for an installment of The Gate.

The Carnage Report Episode 67: Black Cab

November 14, 2024
Happy Halloween, everybody! On this episode of the podcast, Julie and Nick take a look at director Justin Harding's killer pumpkin movie, Carved, now streaming on Hulu, and suggest a few other killer creature and mutation movies. Plus, the pair discuss trailers galore for He Sees You When You're Sleeping, The Man in the White Van, The Monkey, and more. Also, Julie and Nick share their Halloween plans.

The Carnage Report Episode 66: Carved

October 31, 2024
On this episode of the podcast, Julie and Nick take a look at director Greg Jardin's body-swap movie, It's What's Inside, now streaming on Netflix, and suggest a few other body swap and game movies. Plus, the pair discuss trailers galore for Time Cut, Companion, Nosferatu, and more. Also, Julie and Nick talk party games and how they've changed.

The Carnage Report Episode 65: It’s What’s Inside

October 16, 2024
On this episode of the podcast, Julie and Nick take a look at all their favorites from the 2024 installment of Austin's Fantastic Fest, like Steven Kostanski's Frankie Freako, Strange Harvest, Apartment 7A, What Happened to Dorothy Bell?, Don't Mess with Grandma, House of Spoils, and so much more. Plus, the pair discuss trailers galore for Elevation, Don't Move, Ghost Game, and more. Also, Julie and Nick talk their favorite Halloween treats.

The Carnage Report Episode 64: Fantastic Fest 2024

October 3, 2024
On this episode of the podcast, Julie and Nick dig into director Tim Burton's long-awaited sequel, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, now in theaters.

The Carnage Report Episode 63: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

September 19, 2024
On this episode of the podcast, Julie and Nick dig into director Rupert Sanders' even moodier remake of 1994's The Crow, now in theaters.. Plus, the pair look at pop star Sabrina Carpenter's new horror-themed video for

The Carnage Report Episode 62: The Crow

September 5, 2024
On this episode of the podcast, Julie and Nick dig into director Tilman Singer's indescribable Cuckoo, now in theaters.. Plus, the pair look at the lineup for this year's Fantastic Fest and discuss trailers galore for the Shudder series Horror's Greatest, Frankie Freako, Amber Alert, and more. Finally, Julie and Nick discuss what odd affectations they had in their teen years.

The Carnage Report Episode 61: Cuckoo

August 22, 2024
On this episode of the podcast, Julie and Nick dig into writer/director Daniel Kokotajlo's adaptation of the Andrew Michael Hurley novel, Starve Acre. Plus, the pair look at the upcoming HBO adaptation of Grady Hendrix's The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires, have a small Junji Ito corner, and discuss trailers galore for Terrifier 3, Subservience, The Well, and more. Finally, Julie and Nick discuss what kind of horror movie they'd live in and why.

The Carnage Report Episode 60: Starve Acre

August 8, 2024
On this episode of the podcast, Julie and Nick try to puzzle out their feelings on the serial killer horror of Longlegs, from director Osgood Perkins. Plus, the pair look at the upcoming Rosemary's Baby prequel, Apartment 7A, and discuss trailers galore for The Deliverance, Agatha All Along, Dark Match, and more. Plus, Julie and Nick discuss their favorite genre performers under 30.

The Carnage Report Episode 59: Longlegs

July 25, 2024
On this episode of the podcast, Julie and Nick take a look back at this year's Chattanooga Film Fest, discussing their favorite films, including award-winners Off Ramp and Make Me A Pizza. Plus, the pair discuss trailers galore for The Inheritance, Strange Darling, Smile 2, and more. Plus, Julie and Nick play FMK with some of America's most-haunted houses.

The Carnage Report Episode 58: Chattanooga Film Fest 2024

July 11, 2024
On this episode of the podcast, Julie and Nick look at the shark attack movie Under Paris from director Xavier Gens, now on Netflix. Plus, the pair recommend you go watch some other shark horror flicks, dig into a Bill Skarsgård corner, ponder what Mike Flanagan can do for The Exorcist franchise, and discuss trailers galore for The Vourdalak, Return to Silent Hill, Starve Acre, and more. Plus, Julie and Nick discuss what summer aquatic activities they're into.

The Carnage Report Episode 57: Under Paris

June 13, 2024
On this episode of the podcast, Julie and Nick look at the vintage sports slasher Fatal Games from director Michael Elliot, now on Shudder. Plus, the pair recommend you go watch some other sports-centric horror, talk about getting back into books (with a bonus plug for @the_wandering_reader on Insta), get hyped on this fall's General Mills Monsters cereals, and discuss trailers galore for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, A Sacrifice, Bogieville, and more. Plus, Julie and Nick discuss their histories with sports. Content warning: the ending to Fatal Games is transphobic as hell and we spoil the heck out of it. We recommend YouTuber Celeste de la Cabra's insightful analysis, which you can check out in the show notes.

The Carnage Report Episode 56: Fatal Games

May 30, 2024
On this episode of the podcast, Julie and Nick look at the disembodied flying head of Trinil from director Hanung Bramantyo, now on Netflix. Plus, the pair recommend you go watch some other Indonesian horror, mourn the passing of Roger Corman, dig into some casting news, and discuss trailers galore for A Quiet Place: Day One, The Hangman, In A Violent Nature, and more. Plus, Julie and Nick discuss how they met their spouses.

The Carnage Report Episode 55: Trinil

May 16, 2024
On this episode of the podcast, Julie and Nick look at the talk show terrors of Late Night Night with the Devil from directors Cameron Cairnes and Colin Cairnes, now on Shudder. Plus, the pair recommend you go watch some found footage films, wax rhapsodic about Chattanooga Film Festival, and discuss trailers galore for Blink Twice, Dancing Village: The Curse Begins, The Little Mermaid, and more. The Cairnes brothers also appear on the semi-regular

The Carnage Report Episode 54: Late Night with the Devil

May 2, 2024
On this episode of the podcast, Julie and Nick look at the arachnid horror film Sting from director Kiah Roache-Turner, in theaters now. Plus, the pair recommend you go watch some infestation films and discuss trailers galore for MaXXXine, the Speak No Evil remake, Love Will Tear Us Apart, and more. Plus, Julie and Nick discuss their weirdest pet stories.

The Carnage Report Episode 53: Sting

April 18, 2024
On this episode of the podcast, Julie and Nick look at the religious horror film Immaculate from director Michael Mohan, in theaters now. Plus, the pair recommend you go watch some forced pregnancy and nunsploitation films, talk about their excitement for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, look at some recent episode features coming to Peacock, and discuss trailers galore for Humane, The Glenarma Tapes, Bikers Vs Werewolves, and more. Plus, Julie and Nick discuss their favorite zombie movies.

The Carnage Report Episode 52: Immaculate

April 4, 2024
The Carnage Report Episode 51: Satanic Hispanics

The Carnage Report Episode 51: Satanic Hispanics

March 21, 2024
On this episode of the podcast, Julie and Nick celebrate their 50th episode with a look at the Diablo Cody-scripted, Zelda Williams-directed horror comedy, Lisa Frankenstein, now in theaters and on-demand. Plus, the pair recommend you go watch some coming-of-rage and 'Savage' Steve Holland movies, discuss the impending return of EC Comics, and discuss trailers galore for T-Blockers, Easter Bloody Easter, Boy Kills World, and more. Plus, Julie and Nick discuss their moody adolescent hangout spots.

The Carnage Report Episode 50: Lisa Frankenstein

February 29, 2024
On this episode of the podcast, Julie and Nick talk Simone Scafidi's new documentary, Dario Argento Panico, now on Shudder. Plus, the pair recommend you go watch some Dario Argento movies, talk about Mutant, the new venture from Spectrevision featuring ex-Mondo folks,, and discuss trailers galore for Longlegs, Late Night with the Devil, Frogman, and more. Plus, Julie and Nick discuss their first encounters with foreign-language horror. We apologize for the weird technical issues which pop up during the episode.

The Carnage Report Episode 49: Dario Argento Panico

February 15, 2024
On this episode of the podcast, Julie and Nick talk Josh Forbes' prog-rockin', practical effects-laden horror comedy Destroy All Neighbors, now on Shudder. Plus, the pair recommend you go watch some other rock 'n' roll horror movies, talk Christopher Landon's plans now that he's not doing Scream 7, engage in wildly uniformed speculation about what horror movie KC rockers Radkey will be in, and discuss trailers galore for Spaceman, Aggro Dr1ft, Stopmotion, and more. Plus, Julie and Nick discuss is they've ever been a

The Carnage Report Episode 48: Destroy All Neighbors

February 1, 2024
On this episode of the podcast, Julie and Nick talk their first film of the new year, Bryce McGuire's haunted swimming pool movie Night Swim, in theaters now. Plus, the pair recommend you go watch some other movies about hauntings, talk the return of Danny Boyle and Alex Garland to the world of 28 Days Later, wonder whether David Bruckner can make a better remake of The Blob than Chuck Russell and discuss trailers galore for Dario Argento Panico, The First Omen, Departing Seniors, and more. Plus, Julie and Nick explain how they make it through the worst parts of winter.

The Carnage Report Episode 47: Night Swim

January 18, 2024
On this episode of the podcast, Julie and Nick each count down their top ten horror films of 2023, and talk about their personal highlights of the past year.

The Carnage Report Episode 46: Best of 2023

January 5, 2024
On this episode of the podcast, Julie and Nick conclude their holiday horror series by talking Tyler MacIntire's Christmas slasher meets alternate timeline flick It's a Wonderful Knife, now on Shudder. Plus, the pair recommend you go watch some timey-wimey weirdness and discuss trailers galore for Destroy All Neighbors, Founder's Day, Handling the Undead, and more. Plus, Julie and Nick talk the choices which would've changed their lives.

The Carnage Report Episode 45: It’s a Wonderful Knife

December 21, 2023
On this episode of the podcast, Julie and Nick continue their holiday horror series by talking the spree killer demon summoners in The Sacrifice Game, now on Shudder. In addition to what they think, they talk with the director of the film, Jenn Wexler. Plus, the pair recommend you go watch some holiday horror and discuss the announcement of big casting changes in the Scream franchise, along with trailers galore for The Cello, Everyone Will Burn, Night Swim, and what hopes they have for Robert Eggers' Nosferatu. Plus, Julie and Nick discuss their holiday decorating strategies.

The Carnage Report Episode 44: The Sacrifice Game

December 7, 2023
On this surprise holiday episode of the podcast, Julie and Nick talk about holiday slasher Thanksgiving, directed by Eli Roth, in theaters now, just in time for your drive to your family's house. In addition to what they think about the film, the pair recommend you go watch some Turkey Day movies and discuss the announcement of Monkeypaw Productions' The People Under the Stairs remake, along with trailers galore for The Sacrifice Game, The Wait, Founders Day, and a selection of upcoming holiday horror in the Christmas Corner. Plus, Julie and Nick discuss their favorite Thanksgiving dinner menu items.

The Carnage Report Episode 43: Thanksgiving

November 23, 2023
On this episode of the podcast, Julie and Nick talk about possession/outbreak movie When Evil Lurks, directed by Demian Rugna, streaming now on Shudder. In addition to what they think about the film, the pair recommend you go watch some other possession and rurally-set movies and discuss the surprise announcement of It Follows sequel, They Follow, along with trailers galore for Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, Loop Track, Bad CGI Gator, and a selection of upcoming holiday horror in the Christmas Corner. Plus, Julie and Nick discuss their weirdest experiences in a rural setting.

The Carnage Report Episode 42: When Evil Lurks

November 16, 2023
On this episode of the podcast, Julie and Nick talk about sorority slasher Slotherhouse, directed by Matthew Goodhue, streaming now on Hulu. In addition to what they think about the film, the pair recommend you go watch some other sorority slashers and animals gone wild movies and discuss new additions to Svengoolie, along with trailers galore for Eileen, Leave the World Behind, Do Not Disturb, and more. Plus, Julie and Nick discuss their worst pet experiences.

The Carnage Report Episode 41: Slotherhouse

November 2, 2023
On this episode of the podcast, Julie and Nick talk about demonic possession movie, The Exorcist: Believer, directed by David Gordon Green, now in theaters. In addition to what they think about the film, the pair recommend you go watch William Friedkin's original and discuss a potential Halloween series from Miramax, along with trailers galore for The Curse, Night Swim, It's a Wonderful Knife, and more. Plus, Julie and Nick discuss how they first came to see the original The Exorcist.

The Carnage Report Episode 40: The Exorcist: Believer

October 19, 2023
On this episode of the podcast, Julie and Nick talk about demonic possession movie, It Lives Inside, written and directed by Bishal Dutta, now in theaters. In addition to what they think about the film, the pair recommend you go watch Dead Alive and discuss trailers galore for Suitable Flesh, True Detective: Night Country, The Toxic Avenger, and more. Plus, Julie and Nick talk their favorite family traditions they used to hate and wax rhapsodic about Holly Gibney.

The Carnage Report Episode 39: It Lives Inside

October 5, 2023
On this episode of the podcast, Julie and Nick talk about director Peter Jackson's horror comedy, The Frighteners, now streaming on Peacock. In addition to what they think about the film, the pair recommend you go watch Dead Alive and discuss trailers galore for Pet Sematary: Bloodlines, The Elderly, The Puppetman, and more. Plus, Julie and Nick talk their favorite

The Carnage Report Episode 38: The Frighteners

September 21, 2023
On this episode of the podcast, Julie and Nick talk about director Mark Jenkin's folk horror film, Enys Men, now streaming on Hulu. In addition to what they think about the film, the pair recommend some other folk horror and films about isolation, dig into Halloween season streaming on Peacock and Freeform, and discuss trailers galore for Cat Person, V/H/S/85, Black Mold, and more. Plus, Julie and Nick ask each other about their strangest work stories.

The Carnage Report Episode 37: Enys Men

September 7, 2023
On this episode of the podcast, Julie and Nick talk about director Juel Taylor's new sci-fi horror comedy, They Cloned Tyrone, out now on Netflix. In addition to what they think about the film, the pair recommend some other conspiracy horror, dig into a bunch of images from forthcoming Fantastic Fest movies, and discuss trailers galore for The Kill Room, Minore, Elevator Game, and more. Plus, Julie and Nick ask each other how you could determine the real them from a clone.

The Carnage Report Episode 36: They Cloned Tyrone

August 24, 2023
On this episode of the podcast, Julie and Nick talk about directors Danny and Michael Philippou's new possession horror, Talk to Me, out now in theaters from A24.

The Carnage Report Episode 35: Talk to Me

August 10, 2023
On this episode of the podcast, Julie and Nick talk about director Stephen Scarlata's new documentary, Sharksploitation, now streaming on Shudder. In addition to what they think about the film, the pair recommend some other docs and killer animal movies, discuss trailers galore for Dear David, Perpetrator, the upcoming Witchboard remake, and get excited about the massive upcoming haunt at the Mall of America. Plus, Julie and Nick wonder how they'd deal with open water.

The Carnage Report Episode 34: Sharksploitation

July 27, 2023
It's a wacky and wild episode wherein we throw all the rules out the window to talk about our in-person experiences at Crypticon KC and our virtual fun with the Chattanooga Film Festival. While we were at Crypticon, we hung out and recorded with Greg and Jenius from Nightmare Junkhead, and had a big ol' installment of The Set Up, asking the boys some getting to know you questions. All this and an interview with Bad Girl Boogey director Alice Maio Mackay about that film and her upcoming projects.

The Carnage Report Episode 33: Chattanooga Film Fest 2023

July 13, 2023
On this episode of the podcast, Julie and Nick talk about director Ted Geoghegan's latest, the ghost story of Brooklyn 45, now streaming on Shudder. In addition to what they think about the film, the pair recommend some other religious horror, discuss trailers galore for the fifth season of What We Do in the Shadows, Tearsucker, Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar, and more. Plus, Julie and Nick discuss their if their friends would come to a séance and get excited about Crypticon KC.

The Carnage Report Episode 32: Brooklyn 45

June 29, 2023
On this episode of the podcast, Julie and Nick talk about director Christopher Smith's religious horror film, Consecration. In addition to what they think about the film, the pair recommend some other religious horror, discuss trailers galore for Talk to Me, Sympathy For the Devil, Bad Girl Boogey, and more. Plus, Julie and Nick discuss their favorite weird stories about church.

The Carnage Report Episode 31: Consecration

June 15, 2023
On this episode of the podcast, Julie and Nick talk about director Michelle Garza Cervera's directorial debut, the pregnancy body-horror film, Huesera: The Bone Woman. In addition to what they think about the film, the pair recommend some other pregnancy-related body horror, talk about Terror Vision's subscription service, and discuss trailers galore for Mad Heidi, Brooklyn 45, Killers of the Flower Moon, and more. Plus, Julie and Nick discuss what their 19 year-old selves would find lame about them now.

The Carnage Report Episode 30: Huesera: The Bone Woman

June 1, 2023
On this episode of the podcast, Julie and Nick talk about anthology horror film V/H/S/99, ahead of its Blu-ray release on May 23. In addition to what they think about the film, the pair recommend some other anthology horror and horror comedy, talk about Beetlejuice 2 casting news, and discuss trailers galore for Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai, Meg 2: The Trench, God Is A Bullet, and more. Plus, Julie and Nick answer questions from listeners and share what listeners' favorite V/H/S segment is.

The Carnage Report Episode 29: V/H/S/99

May 18, 2023
On this episode of the podcast, Julie and Nick talk about Evil Dead Rise, the fifth installment in the long-running horror franchise, directed by Lee Cronin. In addition to what they think about the film, the pair recommend some other demonic and high-rise based cinema, talk about Rob Zombie's new line for Waxwork Records, and discuss trailers galore for The Wrath of Becky, It Lives Inside, Alpacalypse, and more. Plus, Julie and Nick discuss whether they have ever dabbled in the occult.

The Carnage Report Episode 28: Evil Dead Rise

May 4, 2023
On this episode of the podcast, Julie and Nick talk about the horror action comedy, Renfield, directed by Chris McKay. In addition to what they think about the film, the pair recommend some vampiric horror comedies, help you plan your summer vacation with a trip to Camp Arawak from Sleepaway Camp and discuss trailers galore for Organ Trail, The Boogeyman, Insidious: The Red Door, and more. Plus, Julie runs down some of her favorites from Panic Fest and Nick tell you why you should hit up Crypticon in July.

The Carnage Report Episode 27: Renfield

April 20, 2023
On this episode of the podcast, Julie and Nick talk about the documentary Living With Chucky, directed by Kyra Elise Gardner, an in-depth look at the groundbreaking Child’s Play franchise from the perspective of a filmmaker who grew up within it. In addition to what they think about the film, the pair recommend some underrated entries in the franchise and discuss trailers galore for From Black, You're Killing Me, Cocaine Shark, and more.

The Carnage Report Episode 26: Living With Chucky

April 6, 2023
On this episode of the podcast, Julie and Nick talk about Scream VI, the latest installment in the long-running horror franchise from directors Tyler Gillett and Matt Bettinelli-Olpin. In addition to what they think about the film, the pair recommend some other New York films and/or requels, get excited about upcoming festivals such as Panic Fest, lament the passing of director Bert I. Gordon, and discuss trailers galore for The Tank, The Wrath of Becky, Satan Wants You, and more.

The Carnage Report Episode 25: Scream VI

March 23, 2023
On this episode of the podcast, Julie and Nick talk about Aaron Moorhead and Justin Benson's latest, Something in the Dirt, now streaming on Hulu.

The Carnage Report Episode 24: Something in the Dirt

March 9, 2023
On this episode of the Carnage Report podcast, Julie and Nick talk about director Gabriel Bier Gislason's family drama/horror film, Attachment, along with a look at the romcom horror of Emily Hagins' Sorry About the Demon, both streaming on Shudder. In addition to what they think about the film, the pair recommend other possession flicks, celebrate the potential reboot of I Know What You Did Last Summer, look at Vinegar Syndrome's new publishing line, and discuss trailers galore for Don't Suck, Spoonful of Sugar, Moon Garden, and more.

The Carnage Report Episode 23: Attachment

February 16, 2023
On this episode of the podcast, Julie and Nick talk about director John Hyam's Covid home invasion slasher, Sick. In addition to what they think about the film, the pair recommend other home invasion flicks, celebrate the potential reboots of Friday the 13th and House, look at follow-ups to Violent Night and Barbarian, and discuss trailers galore for The Mutilator 2, Scream VI, Swallowed, and more.

The Carnage Report Episode 22: Sick

February 2, 2023
On this episode of the podcast, Julie and Nick talk about director Gerard Johnstone's killer kiddy robot movie, M3GAN. In addition to what they think about the film, the pair recommend other killer kiddo and rampaging robot flicks, celebrate the renewal of Netflix's Wednesday, talk about a possible horror-themed Las Vegas destination from Universal, and discuss trailers galore for Evil Dead Rise, Renfield, Beau Is Afraid, and more.

The Carnage Report Episode 21: M3GAN

January 19, 2023
On this episode of the podcast, Julie and Nick count down their top five horror films of 2022, along with our favorite festivals and reissues. In addition to what we think about these films, we lament the passing of Cannibal Holocaust director Rugerro Deodato and discuss trailers galore for Blood, Knock at the Cabin, Kids vs. Aliens, and more.

The Carnage Report Episode 20: Best of 2022

January 5, 2023
Hello and welcome to The Carnage Report, where we bring you the latest on all things horror-related, keeping you up to date with news you can use. Hosted by Julie Holland and Nick Spacek, this part of the Cinepunx family looks to fill a hole in your podcast feed by looking at new releases in the theaters, on-demand, and streaming, and featuring an in-depth discussion of a new release each episode. On this episode of the podcast, Julie and Nick discuss director Joe Begos' new feature, Christmas Bloody Christmas, out now on Shudder. In addition to what we think about the film, we discuss all the best new holiday horror, such as The Leech, The Yule Log, and Violent Night, along with news about Five Nights At Freddy's and Mike Flanagan's planned adaptation of The Dark Tower, plus trailers galore for Scream VI, Skinamarink, Human Resources, and more.

The Carnage Report Episode 19: Christmas Bloody Christmas

December 22, 2022
On this episode of the podcast, Julie and Nick discuss director Travis Stevens' new feature, A Wounded Fawn, out now on Shudder.

The Carnage Report Episode 18: A Wounded Fawn

December 9, 2022
The Carnage Report Episode 17: Slash/Back

The Carnage Report Episode 17: Slash/Back

November 24, 2022
The Carnage Report Episode 16: Wendell & Wild

The Carnage Report Episode 16: Wendell & Wild

November 10, 2022
The Carnage Report Episode 15: Halloween Ends

The Carnage Report Episode 15: Halloween Ends

October 27, 2022
The Carnage Report Episode 14: My Best Friend's Exorcism

The Carnage Report Episode 14: My Best Friend’s Exorcism

October 13, 2022
The Carnage Report Episode 13: Trick 'r Treat

The Carnage Report Episode 13: Trick ‘r Treat

September 30, 2022
The Carnage Report Episode 12: Barbarian

The Carnage Report Episode 12: Barbarian

September 15, 2022
The Carnage Report Episode 11: Glorious

The Carnage Report Episode 11: Glorious

August 25, 2022
The Carnage Report Episode 10: Orchestrator of Storms

The Carnage Report Episode 10: Orchestrator of Storms

August 11, 2022
The Carnage Report Episode 9: Nope

The Carnage Report Episode 9: Nope

July 28, 2022
The Carnage Report Episode 8: Revealer

The Carnage Report Episode 8: Revealer

July 14, 2022
The Carnage Report Episode 7: The Northman

The Carnage Report Episode 7: The Northman

June 30, 2022
The Carnage Report Episode 6: Alligator

The Carnage Report Episode 6: Alligator

June 16, 2022
The Carnage Report Episode 5: Hatching

The Carnage Report Episode 5: Hatching

June 2, 2022
The Carnage Report Episode 4: Crabs!

The Carnage Report Episode 4: Crabs!

May 19, 2022
The Carnage Report Episode 3: Midnight

The Carnage Report Episode 3: Midnight

May 5, 2022
The Carnage Report Episode 2: The Seed

The Carnage Report Episode 2: The Seed

April 21, 2022
The Carnage Report Episode 1: X

The Carnage Report Episode 1: X

April 14, 2022