It Slays Podcast

Episodes

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  Underworld (2003) 08.11.2026 2h 25m

  The squad gets caught in a centuries-old blood feud and descends into the UNDERWORLD (2003) with Rowan's pick! Is this the ultimate time capsule of peak 2000s cinema? Could the soundtrack have used a little MORE Evanescence? And, will Colton's hot takes revoke his goth titty privileges for life?! 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 It (00:03:15)Trailer (01:15:30)Synopsis/First Experiences (01...
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  Clayface / Whalefall (2026) (NOW SLAYING) 29.10.2026 1h 28m

  On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan sink into a DOUBLE FEATURE of CLAYFACE and WHALEFALL! Is CLAYFACE the body horror comic book movie we've all been dreaming of? Did WHALEFALL have the boys tearing up at both, the daddy issues and the whale bile? And, what's worse: being engulfed by a mud-man or a giant whale? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Clayface: Theme/Intro (00:00:00)Trailer (00:08:16)Synopsis (00:08:45)Review (SPOILER FREE)...
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  Halloween Resurrection (2002) Featuring Kevin From Straitjacket Talk/Mouths Of Madness 25.10.2026 2h 22m

  The squad trades one Mike for another, and tricks friend of the show, Kevin from MOUTHS OF MADNESS on to celebrate HALLOWEEN: RESURRECTION (2002)! Does legendary final girl, Laura Strode get a suitable send-off? Are there things to admire about Dangertainment's reality tv production? And, can Busta Rhymes' kung fu fighting save what many consider to be the worst film in the franchise?Tune in to celebrate HALLOWEEN and find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/In...
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  Chopping Block: Fangoria Chainsaw Awards Predictions Update! (2026) 21.10.2026 41m

  Gill & Rowan return to discuss the rest of the nominees and lock-in their final predictions before the 2026 FANGORIA CHAINSAW AWARDS, which we will be covering on IG Live this Sunday, October 25 @ 8:45 pm ET! So mark your calendars, sharpen your chainsaws, and TUNE IN! Who will bring home the hardware? Whose hearts will be broken? And, most importantly…Who will survive the CHOPPING BLOCK?! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00)Predictions Updates! (00:01:37)Promotions/Outro (00:38:47)Follow u...
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  Other Mommy / Beware Boiuna (2026) (NOW SLAYING) 16.10.2026 1h 44m

  On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan get weird with a monstrous DOUBLE FEATURE of OTHER MOMMY and BEWARE BOIUNA! Is OTHER MOMMY wild enough to keep the boys entertained? Can we see the vision with BEWARE BOIÚNA's on-screen carnage? Or, is this a couple of films that'd be more at home in January's dumping ground? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Other Mommy: Theme/Intro (00:00:00)Trailer (00:04:40)Synopsis (00:05:10)Review (SPOILER FR...
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  Spookies (1986) 11.10.2026 2h 14m

  The squad assembles to start 'spooky' season right—with Colton's pick, SPOOKIES (1986)! Can 2 movies smashed together make for 1 GOOD TIME? What doors do we open into cat man's past? And, perhaps most importantly, how do we deal with Mike's lust for Duke?! Tune in to find out if we gave this film this a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00)What We Been Consuming?/Why We Picked It (00:02:14)Trailer (00:58:25)Synopsis/First Experiences (00:59:58)Review (01:04:31)Rating/What ...
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  Resident Evil (2026) (NOW SLAYING) 30.09.2026 1h 12m

  On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan try to escape Raccoon City to talk about Zach Cregger's latest nightmare, RESIDENT EVIL! Do the monsters feel like they wandered in from another franchise? Does Colton need EVEN MORE corny one-liners? And, most importantly… Just how many times can these two bozos say "disposable" in one podcast?! Tune in to find out if we gave this film this a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00)Trailer (00:11:52)Synopsis (00:12:22)Review...
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  Pet Sematary (1989) 27.09.2026 2h 27m

  The squad notices Gill "coincidentally" gets back from vacation just in time for her pick, PET SEMATARY (1989)! Is this one of the best Stephen King adaptations? Does it set the standard for creepy kids? And, most importantly… Which of Rowan's cats is more evil than this film's frightening feline?! Tune in to find out if we gave this film this a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00)What We Been Consuming?/Why We Picked It (00:02:36)Trailer (00:57:16)Synopsis/First Experien...
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  May (2003) Featuring Willow Catelyn Maclay 13.09.2026 2h 23m

  The squad welcomes Willow Catelyn Maclay to talk hands, necks, and gams with Mike’s pick, MAY (2003)! What makes this twisted little gem such a beloved cult classic? Is it simply a modern day FRANKENSTEIN, or is there something much deeper beneath the surface? And, most importantly, can Willow finally admit that Independence Day is a banger?! Tune in to find out if we gave this film this a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00)What We Been Consuming?/Why We Picked It (00:03...
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  Chopping Block: Fangoria Chainsaw Awards Predictions (2026) 11.09.2026 1h 15m

  Welcome to the inaugural episode of IT SLAYS PODCAST PRESENTS: CHOPPING BLOCK - FANGORIA CHAINSAW AWARDS 2026! The nominations are in, and Gill & Rowan are ready to put them all on the chopping block! They’ll break down every nominee in every category, debate who deserves the hardware, and make their official predictions for who will walk away a winner, and who’s getting chopped. Throughout awards season, Gill & Rowan will go head-to-head to see who can predict the most winners. And...
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  Insidious: Out Of The Further (2026) (NOW SLAYING) 04.09.2026 1h 11m

  On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Rowan & Mike commune with the dead to see if they have anything nice to say about INSIDIOUS: OUT OF THE FURTHER! Have we officially traded jump scares for superpowers? Did Rowan lie to Mike to convince him to do this episode? And, how do you make a music-heavy-horror with absolutely NO BOPS?! Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00)Trailer (00:07:33)Synopsis (00:08:03)Review (SPOILER FREE) (0...
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  Jaws 2 (1978) 30.08.2026 1h 44m

  The squad closes out JAWGUST with Rowan's pick, JAWS 2 (1978)! Can shark PTSD and a new director make this sequel feel fresh? Is a scarred, burnt Bruce 2.0 an even meaner man-eater? And, just how much fun can we have with EXPLODING BOATS?! Tune in to find out if we gave this film this a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00)What We Been Consuming?/Why We Picked It (00:02:28)Trailer (00:36:23)Synopsis/First Experiences (00:36:53)Review (00:40:06)Rating/What Did You Think? (0...
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  The End Of Oak Street (2026) (NOW SLAYING) 19.08.2026 1h 18m

  On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan continue to celebrate JAWGUST with the new prehistoric pterror, THE END OF OAK STREET! Are we amped to see David Robert Mitchell back in the director's chair? Does this feel like a love letter to Spielberg with a little more bite? And, most importantly… Did either of us have dino sex on our bingo card?! Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00)Trailer (00:06:21)Synopsis (00:06:50)Revi...
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  Alligator II: The Mutation (1991) 16.08.2026 2h 2m

  The squad leaves Colton & Rowan to kick off JAWGUST all by their lonesome. That’s okay… We're fine… Not even a big deal… Like, we've got Colton's pick, ALLIGATOR II: THE MUTATION (1991), to discuss anyways… Is it immediately obvious this sequel is missing its big star? Does a PG rating put a damper on the carnage? And, can a two-man podcast crew make an episode longer than the movie itself!? Tune in to find out if we gave this film this a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00...
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  An American Werewolf In London (1981) 02.08.2026 1h 58m

  The squad takes a hike through the Scottish Highlands to howl about Gill's pick, AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON (1981)! Is this still the greatest werewolf transformation ever put to film? Does the comedy still hold up to this day? And just how many homoerotic threads can Mike pull from the shadows? Tune in to find out if we gave this film this a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00)What We Been Consuming?/Why We Picked It (00:01:45)Trailer (00:54:06)Synopsis/First Experie...
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  Species (1995) 19.07.2026 2h 11m

  The squad gets a heavy dose of seduction with Mike's pick, SPECIES (1995)! Beyond the gloriously dodgy early CGI, is this one of the last great practical effects showcases of the '90s? How did this manage to assemble such a ridiculously stacked cast? And, just how many times do we think Mike's dad watched this film? Tune in to find out if we gave this film this a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00)What We Been Consuming?/Why We Picked It (00:01:49)Trailer (00:56:26)Synop...
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  Evil Dead Burn (2026) (NOW SLAYING) 17.07.2026 1h 10m

  On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Rowan, Mike & Gill try not to be dead by dawn as they sink their teeth into EVIL DEAD BURN! Is this the nastiest, bloodiest, and most unrelenting entry in the franchise yet? Is Evil Dead one of the strongest franchises going? And, what on earth happened that made someone walk out of the theatre? Tune in to find out if we gave this film a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00)Trailer (00:06:05)Synopsis (00:06:35)Review (SPOILER FREE)...
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  The Hunger (1983) Featuring Willow Catelyn Maclay 05.07.2026 2h 26m

  The squad, joined by Willow Catelyn Maclay, sinks its teeth into Rowan’s pick, THE HUNGER (1983)! Is Tony Scott's seductive vampire classic all style, or is there far more beneath its impossibly cool surface? Did this film redefine what cinematic vampires could be? And, does everyone agree this is the best opening to a horror movie from the 80s? 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 It (00:02:1...
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  Jurassic Park III (2001) 21.06.2026 2h 17m

  The squad tackles the drama 65 million years in the making with Colton's prehistoric pick, JURASSIC PARK III (2001)! Is this secretly the most horror-forward entry in the series? Can this franchise survive its first trip without Spielberg in the driver's seat? And, has Colton created a Spinosaurus-sized rift in our Pride Month scheduling that Mike will never forget? 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 ...
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  Queens Of The Dead (2025) (PRIDE PICK) 07.06.2026 2h 13m

  The squad sashays into Gill's PRIDE MONTH pick, QUEENS OF THE DEAD (2025)! Can Tina Romero step out of her father's shadow and into horror royalty? Is there enough zombie mayhem, gore, and glitter to keep us all entertained? And, what has Colton done now to find himself in everyone's bad books? Tune in to find out if we gave this film this a NAY, OKAY, YAY, or SLAY! CHAPTERS: Theme/Intro (00:00:00)What We Been Consuming?/Why We Picked It (00:02:18)Trailer (01:06:58)Synopsis/First Experiences ...