Chamber of Chills

Ep 26: Doctor Sleep (2019) - #27 Top Horror

Are you team Kubrick or team King? What about team The Shining or team The Shinning? Team Abra vs. team Arby’s? Or maybe team “oh-mawdge” vs. “aw-mudge” for how to pronounce “homage?”
The controversies between The Shining and Doctor Sleep continues as we unpack the sequel to one of the most iconic horror films of all time.

Ep 25: The Birds (1963) - #28 Top Horror

Is Alfred Hitchcock truly the "Master of Suspense?" From training 3200 birds to throwing live birds at a cast member's face, this drama horror deserves both some spicy hot takes and some deep respect for its modern day horror parallels.
WARNING: If you're deathly afraid of birds, this film may keep you up at night.

Ep 24: The Thing (1982) - #29 Top Horror

John Carpenter! The man, the myth, the legend behind some of the most iconic horrors of all-time. Does Carpenter have beef with Ridley Scott? Would this film have changed his career had it been successful in the box office? Is it a knock-off Alien? Does it have the best practical effects of any horror film to date? Why is it such a cult-classic today? 
Dive in as we unpack all of these questions and even more wild behind-the-scenes of Carpenter's 1982 alien horror, seemingly coincidentally released the same day as Scott's Blade Runner (1982).

Ep 23: Nosferatu (1922) - #30 Top Horror Film

Are we legally required to enjoy classics? Is this one of the scariest films of all time? Let's unpack the controversy between Nosferatu being a complete ripoff of Bram Stoker's, "Dracula" and single-handedly pushing the horror film genre forward in a way no one saw coming. Oh, and by the way, Nosferatu is NOT the name of the vampire in this film.

Ep 22: Hot Takes Hallway 2 (#40 - #31 Top Horror)

One of us may have met Ethan Hawke and asked him if he preferred Black Phone or Sinister. If you want find out Hawke's very own hot take, you'll have to tune in. We also discuss some of the spiciest and eye-opening hot takes yet, and they're all submissions from your film-loving community.
It's Hot Takes Hallway 2, Return of the Spice, baby.

Ep 21: Carrie (1976) - #31 Top Horror

"If you've got a taste for terror, take Carrie to the prom!" Stephen King's first published novel and adapted film, Carrie paved a way for high school horror, even claiming a few Academy nominations. Needless to say, this horror classic has us all rooting for Carrie to slay.
Join us as we unravel the most tantalizing hot takes and uncover jaw-dropping behind-the-scenes insights from Brian De Palma's 1976 adaptation.

Ep 20: The Conjuring 2 (2016) - #32 Top Horror

From creating one of the potentially best horror scenes of all time to building a franchise that frustratingly entirely muddies the quality of Wan's films, The Conjuring 2 is no horror flick to be slept on in the new age of "the house is haunted" films.

Ep 19: Pearl (2022) - #33 Top Horror

I THOUGHT YOU LIKED ME!?
Strap in for the performance of a lifetime as we discuss actress, killer, dreamer, and dancer, Mia Goth, in Ti West's "X" prequel, "Pearl." From a near-six-minute one-take monologue to an ending credits that leaves you questioning why Goth never received an Academy nomination, this episode is filled to the brim with shocking behind-the-scenes, sizzling hot takes, and... could it possibly be the best performance we've seen yet on Chamber of Chills?
Stay tuned.

Ep 18: Aliens (1986) - #34 Top Horror

GAME OVER MAN, GAME OVER!
We had a little too much fun dissecting our first James Cameron film, from the most iconic (and some improvised) lines to the Academy-winning beautiful set designs and effects, this epic sci-fi horror action film is iconic for a reason. We break down our favorite scenes, explore some wild behind the scenes facts, and quote Private Hudson on several occasions throughout the podcast.
You don't want to miss our #34 Top Horror Film of All Time, James Cameron's Aliens (1986).

Ep 17: The Ring (2002) - #35 Top Horror

7 DAYS. Would you believe us if we said The Ring (2002) happened to be the same director and composer as The Pirates of the Caribbean? We were just as shocked as you probably are.
We bring you one of the most iconic horror films of the 2000s, based on the Japanese film, Ringu (1998). Join us as we dive deep into behind-the-scenes, our favorite moments, and some spice in this week's episode of Chamber of Chills.