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It Slays Podcast
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!
Episodes
It Slays PodcastClayface / Whalefall (2026) (NOW SLAYING)
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…
It Slays PodcastHalloween Resurrection (2002) Featuring Kevin From Straitjacket Talk/Mouths Of Madness
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…
It Slays PodcastChopping Block: Fangoria Chainsaw Awards Predictions Update! (2026)
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…
It Slays PodcastOther Mommy / Beware Boiuna (2026) (NOW SLAYING)
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…
It Slays PodcastSpookies (1986)
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…
It Slays PodcastResident Evil (2026) (NOW SLAYING)
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…
It Slays PodcastPet Sematary (1989)
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…
It Slays PodcastMay (2003) Featuring Willow Catelyn Maclay
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…
It Slays PodcastChopping Block: Fangoria Chainsaw Awards Predictions (2026)
Welcome to the inaugural episode of IT SLAYS PODCAST PRESENTS: CHOPPING BLOCK - FANGORIA CHAINSAW AWARDS 2026! The nominations are in, and Gill & Rowan are…
It Slays PodcastInsidious: Out Of The Further (2026) (NOW SLAYING)
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…
It Slays PodcastJaws 2 (1978)
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…
It Slays PodcastThe End Of Oak Street (2026) (NOW SLAYING)
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…
It Slays PodcastAlligator II: The Mutation (1991)
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…
It Slays PodcastAn American Werewolf In London (1981)
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…
It Slays PodcastSpecies (1995)
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…
It Slays PodcastEvil Dead Burn (2026) (NOW SLAYING)
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…
It Slays PodcastThe Hunger (1983) Featuring Willow Catelyn Maclay
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…
It Slays PodcastJurassic Park III (2001)
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…
It Slays PodcastQueens Of The Dead (2025) (PRIDE PICK)
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…
It Slays PodcastBackrooms (2026) (NOW SLAYING)
On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan try not to lose the plot (or themselves) in the BACKROOMS! Has Kane Parsons earned a permanent seat at the…
It Slays PodcastPassenger (2026) (NOW SLAYING)
On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan pack up the van and talk PASSENGER! Does the film’s mythology keep the engine running? Are the characters giving…
It Slays PodcastThe Funhouse (1981) Featuring Steven Formerly Of EHMON
The squad drags special guest Steven from EHMON (RIP) to the carnival for Mike's chaotic pick, THE FUNHOUSE (1981)! Is this one of Tobe Hooper's most…
It Slays PodcastObsession (2026) (NOW SLAYING)
On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan obsess over OBSESSION (2026)! Is Curry Barker a new master of horror? Does Inde Navarrette give an absolutely…
It Slays PodcastBook Of Shadows: Blair Witch 2 (2000)
After wandering the woods for weeks, the boys return with Colton's pick, BOOK OF SHADOWS: BLAIR WITCH 2 (2000)! Was swapping out found footage for early aughts…
It Slays PodcastHokum (2026) (NOW SLAYING)
On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan check in for some HOKUM! Are we game for whodunnit horror? Did we love the cast of eclectic Irish actors? And…
It Slays PodcastThe Blair Witch Project (1999)
The boys pack their bags and go for a hike with Rowan's pick, THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT (1999)! It may not have invented found footage, but is it still the…
It Slays PodcastLee Cronin's The Mummy (2026) (NOW SLAYING)
On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan go under wraps with LEE CRONIN'S THE MUMMY! Was there enough Egyptian flair? Is Jack Reynor still stuck in his…
It Slays PodcastGinger Snaps Back: The Beginning (2004) Featuring Willow Catelyn Maclay
The squad heads back in time with special guest Willow Catelyn Maclay to sink their teeth into Gill's pick, GINGER SNAPS BACK: THE BEGINNING (2004)…
It Slays PodcastThey Will Kill You (2026) (NOW SLAYING)
On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan do a full-on double take and somehow end up fighting Satan (again?!) with THEY WILL KILL YOU! Is the gore nasty…
It Slays PodcastPeeping Tom (1960)
The squad busts out their film reels and stares longingly at Mike's pick, PEEPING TOM (1960). Is this a film that deserves a legacy as legendary as PSYCHO? Is…
It Slays PodcastReady Or Not 2: Here I Come (2026) (NOW SLAYING)
On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan count to ten and seek out READY OR NOT 2: HERE I COME! Is this blood-soaked sequel sure to satisfy fans of the…
It Slays PodcastUndertone (2025) (NOW SLAYING)
On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan keep the mics hot and talk about A24's latest, UNDERTONE! Does this Canadian horror have us feeling a little…
It Slays PodcastLeprechaun: Back 2 Tha Hood (2003)
The squad shines the buckles on their shoes and heads back for seconds with LEPRECHAUN: BACK TO THA HOOD (2003). Does it feel good to get back to the hood?…
It Slays PodcastThe Bride! (2026) (NOW SLAYING)
On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan take a walk down the aisle and meet THE BRIDE! Is this a welcomed addition to the FRANKENSTEIN mythos? Does…
It Slays PodcastScream 7 (2026) (NOW SLAYING)
On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan sharpen their knives and cut into SCREAM 7! Can a seventh entry still give us exciting kills? Are the returning…
It Slays PodcastArmy Of Darkness (1992)
The squad grabs their boomsticks and gets medieval with Rowan's pick, ARMY OF DARKNESS (1992). Does ditching the gore for comedy still slap harder than a…
It Slays PodcastWhistle / The Strangers: Chapter 3 (2026) (NOW SLAYING)
On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Rowan & Gill finally get around to a DOUBLE FEATURE of WHISTLE and THE STRANGERS: CHAPTER 3. Does WHISTLE effectively remix the…
It Slays PodcastIn The Mouth Of Madness (1995) (SEVEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY)
For our SEVENTH ANNIVERSARY episode, the squad stares straight into the abyss as we tackle YOUR pick, IN THE MOUTH OF MADNESS (1995). Is this Lovecraftian…
It Slays PodcastIron Lung / Send Help (2026) (NOW SLAYING)
On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan take in a DOUBLE FEATURE of IRON LUNG & SEND HELP! Has Markiplier plunged new depths? Is sicko Sam Raimi SO…
It Slays PodcastPulse (2001)
The squad fires up their dial-up modems to discuss Colton's pick, PULSE (2001)! Is this film more relevant now than ever? Can it maintain such an unsettling…
It Slays PodcastReturn To Silent Hill (2026) (NOW SLAYING)
On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan flick on their fog lights and RETURN TO SILENT HILL! After 20 years, does Gans still have it? Was this a loving…
It Slays Podcast28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026) (NOW SLAYING)
On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton and his fingers, Gill & Rowan, don their best track suits and discuss 28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE! Does the…
It Slays PodcastNight Of The Living Dead (1968)
The squad boards up the windows & doors and discuss Gill's pick, NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD (1968)! Does a film from the 60s still feel fresh today? Were some of…
It Slays PodcastPrimate (2026) (NOW SLAYING)
On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan go bananas for PRIMATE! Is this the best looking chimpanzee since MVP? Has Ben ever seen a jaw he doesn't want…
It Slays PodcastNOW SLAYING: Late To The Slaughter 2025
Colton & Rowan return with a very special episode, NOW SLAYING: LATER TO THE SLAUGHTER—a laidback review discussion of 10 HORROR FILMS we missed in 2025! Was…
It Slays PodcastNear Dark (1987)
The squad gets their dusters on and rides into the new year with Mike's pick, NEAR DARK (1987)! Just how influential is this western vampire flick? Does Bill…
It Slays PodcastSilent Night, Deadly Night (2025) (NOW SLAYING)
On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Rowan & Gill obey the voices in their heads and discuss SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT (2025)! Does this embrace the camp of the…
It Slays PodcastChristmas Evil (1980)
The squad gets ready for our Holiday bash with CHRISTMAS EVIL (1980)! What does this and TAXI DRIVER have in common? Is Harry a little too obsessed with Santa?…
It Slays PodcastFrozen (2010)
The squad hits the slopes to talk about FROZEN (2010). Do we think we could have easily gotten down from this lift? Does this script scream 2010s? And, bones…
It Slays PodcastUnder The Skin (2014)
The squad embraces the resident A24 fanboy's pick with UNDER THE SKIN (2014)! Does the undercover filming style make this even more creepy? Are men really just…
It Slays PodcastKeeper (2025) (NOW SLAYING)
On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan trip out over KEEPER (2025)! Is Osgood Perkins' quality dipping after 3 movies in 1.5 years? For an original…
It Slays PodcastFrankenstein (2025) (NOW SLAYING)
On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Rowan & Gill make a monster out of GDT's FRANKENSTEIN (2025)! Is this passion project electric? Does Jacob Elordi breathe new…
It Slays PodcastInterview With The Vampire (1994)
The squad is SO BACK to discuss the film that helped bring vampires back into the light—INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE (1994)! Does Kirsten Dunst give the ultimate…
It Slays PodcastBlack Phone 2 / Shelby Oaks (2025) (NOW SLAYING)
On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Colton & Rowan tackle another DOUBLE FEATURE, this time it's BLACK PHONE 2 & SHELBY OAKS! Do both of these movies mash…
It Slays PodcastHalloween H2O: 20 Years Later (1998)
The squad rocks their best bedhead to go 90s with HALLOWEEN H2O: 20 YEARS LATER (1998)! Is this an amazing 90s cast? Is this overrated as a Halloween movie or…
It Slays PodcastThe Strangers: Chapter 2 / Vicious (2025) (NOW SLAYING)
On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Rowan forces Mike & Gill to talk about a DOUBLE FEATURE of THE STRANGERS: CHAPTER 2 & VICIOUS! Does Gill hate Rowan for making…
It Slays PodcastHIM & V/H/S/Halloween (2025) (NOW SLAYING)
On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Rowan, Mike, & Gill are back with a DOUBLE FEATURE of HIM & V/H/S/HALLOWEEN (2025)! Does Justin Tipping live up to Jordan…
It Slays PodcastDead Alive AKA Braindead (1992)
The squad tries to avoid the Sumatran rat monkeys while talking about Mike's pick, DEAD ALIVE AKA BRAINDEAD (1992). Are the practical effects to die for? Does…
It Slays PodcastWitchboard (2025)/Night Of The Reaper (NOW SLAYING) Featuring Kevin from Straitjacket Talk
On this episode of NOW SLAYING, Rowan, Mike, Gill and special guest Kevin give you a DOUBLE FEATURE of WITCHBOARD (2025) & NIGHT OF THE REAPER! Was WITCHBOARD…
It Slays PodcastNope (2022)
The squad makes a spectacle of Colton's pick, NOPE (2022). Does Peele return with a film as good as GET OUT? Can we get on-board with a creature like Jean…