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.
Episodes

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.

Friday Nov 15, 2024
Friday Nov 15, 2024
Today we do continue our streak of classic slasher films as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of Wes Craven's unsettling 1984 masterpiece, Nightmare on Elm Street. We pair that with the third installment in the franchise, A Nightmare Elm Street 3, Dream Warriors from 1987.

Friday Nov 08, 2024

Thursday Oct 31, 2024
Thursday Oct 31, 2024
In the spirit of all Hallows Eve, we have the OG 1978 John Carpenter Halloween on the docket for episode 13 of Chopping It Up. We're pairing that with the 2007 Rob Zombie remake by the same name.

Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
Welcome to our sixth episode of Prime Cuts, the bite-size series from Chopping It Up Horror, where we carve out the juiciest bits of terror in a fraction of the time. Whether you’re here for a quick scare or a taste of horror’s most haunting moments, you’re in the right place.
This week we're covering episode six, titled Book Six: Acts of the Apostles from the 2021 Gothic supernatural horror mini series, Midnight Mass, directed by Mike Flanagan, on Netflix.