Chopping It Up
A podcast discussing horror movies both new and old. Together, we will compare and contrast two horror movies, connecting them via various through lines including themes, tropes, motifs, actors, and sub genres, among other similarities. The goal is to explore the evolution of the horror genre, and to compare and contrast how these films interact with each other, and where they sit in the cinematic landscape. Each episode we’ll cover everything including remakes, sequels, reimaginings, and reboots of classic films, from slasher flicks to vampire movies to zombie movies to Lovecraftian films to monster movies to psychological horror to just about anything else you can think of.
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4 days ago
4 days ago
Is it horror, is it comedy… or is it just one big prank? In thisPrime Cuts episode, we dive into the cult classic April Fool’s Day, where a weekend getaway turns into a twisted game with a killer punchline. Grab your party hats and trust issues—this one’s got more fake-outs than a bad magic show. 🃏🔪
Sunday Mar 16, 2025
Sunday Mar 16, 2025
In this Prime Cuts episode, we revisit Little Monsters (1989), the wild mix of adventure, gross-out humor, and nightmare fuel starring Fred Savage and Howie Mandel. From Maurice’s mischievous antics to the eerie underworld beneath the bed, we break down what makes this cult classic memorable—whether for better or weirder. Does it still hold up? Tune in to find out!
Wednesday Mar 05, 2025
Wednesday Mar 05, 2025
In this episode of Chopping It Up, we dive into the world of killer vehicles with a double feature review of Maximum Overdrive (1986) and its lesser-known Canadian counterpart, Trucks (1997). Stephen King’s only directorial effort delivers camp, chaos, and a killer AC/DC soundtrack, while Trucks takes a more serious (and significantly tamer) approach to the same story. Which version delivers the most mayhem? Which one runs out of gas? And why does Canada always have the budget-friendly alternative? Buckle up as we break down the carnage, the camp, and the killer big rigs!
🎧 Tune in, and let’s talk terror on wheels!
Friday Feb 14, 2025
Friday Feb 14, 2025
Roses are red, violets are blue… and if you head back to the mines, Harry Warden will come for you! This Prime Cuts episode of Chopping It Up Horror goes deep into the 1981 slasher classic My Bloody Valentine. Grab your heart-shaped box (but maybe don’t open it) and join us for a love letter to one of the bloodiest Valentine’s Day flicks ever made!
Monday Feb 03, 2025
Monday Feb 03, 2025
Say his name… if you dare. In this episode of Chopping It Up, we dive into the horror classic Candyman (1992) and its chilling 2021 reimagining. From the haunting atmosphere of Cabrini-Green to the deeper themes of racial trauma, gentrification, and urban legends, we break down what makes both films terrifying, thought-provoking, and relevant. How does the original’s gothic horror compare to Nia DaCosta’s modern vision? Does Tony Todd still reign supreme? And most importantly… would you say his name five times?
Join us as we dissect the hooks, the scares, and the social commentary behind one of horror’s most iconic legends.
Wednesday Jan 22, 2025
Wednesday Jan 22, 2025
We explore Panos Cosmatos' trippy cosmic horror "The Viewing" from Netflix's Cabinet of Curiosities S1E7.
Friday Jan 10, 2025
Friday Jan 10, 2025
We are lining up a couple of precarious weather classics in John Carpenter's 1982 sci-fi classic, The Thing, and we're pairing that up with Chuck Russell's 1988 remake of The Blob.
Tuesday Dec 24, 2024
Tuesday Dec 24, 2024
On our Christmas spectacular we cover Bob Clark's seminal 1974 film, Black Christmas, and match it up with Charles Sellier Jr.'s 1984 movie, Silent Night Deadly Night.
Sunday Dec 15, 2024
Sunday Dec 15, 2024
This week we're covering episode one titled El Jefe of season one of Ash vs. Evil Dead.
Thursday Nov 28, 2024
Thursday Nov 28, 2024
This week we have Eli Roth's contemporary take on the classic classic slasher subgenre 2023 hit, Thanksgiving. We pair that with another turkey day slasher the absolutely, bat shit bonkers crazy Blood Rage from 1987.