x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

Casual Obsession

Casual Obsession

Welcome to Casual Obsession, the horror movie podcast where we talk about horror movies. On this show, 4 friends of varying levels of experience in the horror genre get together and talk about a new movie every other week.

tv & film film reviews

All Episodes

02:17:21

123 High Tension (2003)

Casual Obsession ·

2025/11/01

We’re talking about Alexandre Aja’s film High Tension in our first step into New French Extremity! Items included are: Conversation about whether the film is homophobic, talking about how much Ebert hated this one, and a hearty dose of Muse in some chase scenes.Roger Ebert: https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/high-tension-2005Follow us on social

en

01:45:01

122 Caveat (2020)

Casual Obsession ·

2025/10/18

This week we’re covering Damian McCarthy’s feature debut. Noah had a bit of a time with it, but luckily not everyone was quite as shaken.Sheila O'Malley for Roger Ebert: https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/caveat-movie-review-2021Follow us on social media!https://casualhorrorpod.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/casualhorrorpod.comhttps://www.tumblr.com/casualhorrorpodhttps://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/casual-obsessionOur website!https://www.casualhorrorpod.comFollow the hosts on their individual

en

02:00:20

121 Ring (1998)

Casual Obsession ·

2025/10/04

We’ve got Rob guesting with us today, a huge fan of J-Horror as a whole, but specifically The Ring.Follow us on social media!https://casualhorrorpod.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/casualhorrorpod.comhttps://www.tumblr.com/casualhorrorpodhttps://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/casual-obsessionOur website!https://www.casualhorrorpod.comFollow the hosts on their individual accountsEmma (They/Them)https://bsky.app/profile/jellyfwitch.bsky.socialhttps://letterboxd.com/emmapanadaNina

en

02:58:27

120 American Psycho (2000)

Casual Obsession ·

2025/09/20

We’re back from hiatus, and we’ve brought Patrick Bateman with us!Roger Ebert: https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/american-psycho-2000Follow us on social media!https://casualhorrorpod.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/casualhorrorpod.comhttps://www.tumblr.com/casualhorrorpodhttps://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/casual-obsessionOur website!https://www.casualhorrorpod.comFollow the hosts on their individual accountsEmma

en

01:53:29

119 Possessor (2020)

Casual Obsession ·

2025/07/18

In what Noah has referred to as “One for Jade”, the crew is diving into something a little more cerebral this week, with Brandon Cronenberg’s 2020 film, Possessor! Sheila O’Malley for Roger Ebert: https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/possessor-movie-review-2020Brian Tallerico - Sundance 2020 for Roger Ebert: https://www.rogerebert.com/festivals/sundance-2020-possessor-surge-the-killing-of-two-loversCarlos Aguilar interviewing Brandon Cronenberg for Roger Ebert:

en

02:02:09

118 Prey (2022)

Casual Obsession ·

2025/07/04

It’s about time somebody got Noah and Nina to watch Prey, and we even have the added bonus of recording it so we could all share in the experience!Odie Henderson for Roger Ebert: https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/prey-movie-review-2022Follow us on social media!https://casualhorrorpod.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/casualhorrorpod.comhttps://www.tumblr.com/casualhorrorpodhttps://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/casual-obsessionOur website!https://www.casualhorrorpod.comFollow the hosts on their

en

01:45:09

117 Pride & Prejudice & Zombies (2016)

Casual Obsession ·

2025/06/21

It’s a one off entry in hot zombie summer with everyone’s favorite Jane Austen adaptation, Pride and Prejudice and Zombies!Christy Lemire for Roger Ebert: https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/pride-and-prejudice-and-zombies-2016Follow us on social media!https://casualhorrorpod.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/casualhorrorpod.comhttps://www.tumblr.com/casualhorrorpodhttps://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/casual-obsessionOur website!https://www.casualhorrorpod.comFollow the hosts on their individual

en

02:02:31

116 Jacob's Ladder (1990)

Casual Obsession ·

2025/06/07

Noah’s been keeping this on the back burner for a while, in another classic moment of Jade begging him to watch something until finally forcing his hand.Roger Ebert: https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/jacobs-ladder-1990Follow us on social media!https://casualhorrorpod.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/casualhorrorpod.comhttps://www.tumblr.com/casualhorrorpodhttps://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/casual-obsessionOur website!https://www.casualhorrorpod.comFollow the hosts on their individual accountsEmma

en

02:09:07

115 Men (2022)

Casual Obsession ·

2025/05/24

Men by Alex Garland.Thank god somebody was brave enough to make Men by Alex Garland, imagine a world where that didn’t happen?Christy Lemire for Roger Ebert: https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/men-movie-review-2022Follow us on social media!https://casualhorrorpod.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/casualhorrorpod.comhttps://www.tumblr.com/casualhorrorpodhttps://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/casual-obsessionOur website!https://www.casualhorrorpod.comFollow the hosts on their individual accountsEmma

en

02:18:40

114 Saw 3 (2006)

Casual Obsession ·

2025/05/10

Emma gone? That means it’s time to roll out another Saw episode! Join us for Saw 3, the movie that Noah says “really kicks off the soap opera that Saw works best as.”Jordan Crucchiola for Vulture: https://www.vulture.com/article/every-saw-movie-ranked.htmlFollow us on social media!https://casualhorrorpod.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/casualhorrorpod.comhttps://www.tumblr.com/casualhorrorpodhttps://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/casual-obsessionOur website!https://www.casualhorrorpod.comFollow the

en

02:22:03

113 Between Two Fires (2012)

Casual Obsession ·

2025/04/26

This week is our annual Casual Obsession book episode! Between Two Fires is a religious horror novel set in Europe during the black death. We spoil the plot heavily here, so if you haven’t read it already you should do that first. Enjoy!Purchase the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Between-Two-Fires-Christopher-Buehlman/dp/B08C9D71PSFollow us on social

en

01:38:57

112 Your Monster (2024)

Casual Obsession ·

2025/04/12

Take a little bit of horror, a lot a bit of romance, and some musical theater and toss it together. What’s that give us? Your Monster!Monica Castillo’s review for Roger Ebert: https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/your-monster-film-reviewFollow us on social media!https://casualhorrorpod.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/casualhorrorpod.comhttps://www.tumblr.com/casualhorrorpodhttps://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/casual-obsessionOur website!https://www.casualhorrorpod.comFollow the hosts on their

en

02:06:30

111 Sissy (2022)

Casual Obsession ·

2025/03/29

We’re going down under for this week’s film, Sissy! A delight of practical gore effects await, give a listen to hear what the four hosts think about it!Brian Tallerico’s review for Roger Ebert: https://www.rogerebert.com/festivals/sxsw-2022-sissy-deadstream-the-cellarFollow us on social media!https://casualhorrorpod.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/casualhorrorpod.comhttps://www.tumblr.com/casualhorrorpodhttps://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/casual-obsessionOur

en

01:38:58

110 Creep 2 (2017)

Casual Obsession ·

2025/03/15

This week we’re covering the 2017 film, Creep 2! We hope you enjoy what we have here today. From the shortest intro in ages to some nice Josef Creep theories, we’ve got you ready.Alex McLevy’s review for A.V. Club: https://www.avclub.com/creep-2-is-smarter-funnier-and-more-engaging-than-the-1819815646Follow us on social media!https://casualhorrorpod.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/casualhorrorpod.comhttps://www.tumblr.com/casualhorrorpodhttps://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/casual-obsessionOur

en

02:33:45

109 V/H/S/94 (2021)

Casual Obsession ·

2025/03/01

7 years of hibernation gave us V/H/S/94 after the truly abysmal flop that was V/H/S Viral. Did the hosts like it more this time around than when they all watched the first film? Spoiler alert, yes.Brian Tallerico’s review for Roger Ebert: https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/vhs94-movie-review-2021Follow us on social media!https://bsky.app/profile/casualhorrorpod.comhttps://www.tumblr.com/casualhorrorpodhttps://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/casual-obsessionOur

en

02:13:12

108 Coherence (2013)

Casual Obsession ·

2025/02/15

Time to dip our toes into some more fun timeline things. Dare to ask the question “What if my friend was an actor with a drinking problem?” or even “what if a meteor caused all of us to change reality?”Matt Zoller Seitz’s review for Roger Ebert: https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/coherence-2014Follow us on social media!https://bsky.app/profile/casualhorrorpod.comhttps://www.tumblr.com/casualhorrorpodhttps://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/casual-obsessionOur

en

02:19:15

107 The Ritual (2018)

Casual Obsession ·

2025/02/01

The Ritual, one of those horror movies you’ve probably heard about, but might never have seen. Well we watched it, and are excited to talk about i!Simon Abrams’ review for Roger Ebert: https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-ritual-2018 Follow us on social media! https://bsky.app/profile/casualhorrorpod.com https://www.tumblr.com/casualhorrorpod https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/casual-obsession Our website! https://www.casualhorrorpod.com Follow the hosts on their individual

en

02:30:27

106 Noroi: The Curse

Casual Obsession ·

2025/01/18

This week we talked about one of the unsung pillars of the Found Footage genre, Noroi: The Curse! A favorite of some hosts, a neutral experience for others, we hope you enjoy!No official critic's review this week. It used to be very difficult to watch this film in America and as such there's not a lot of coverage. Follow us on social

en

01:50:36

105 Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal...

Casual Obsession ·

2025/01/04

New year, new films, new episodes! We hope you enjoy listening to us talk about Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person today.Rendy Jones’ review: https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/humanist-vampire-seeking-consenting-suicidal-person-movie-review-2024 Follow us on social media! https://bsky.app/profile/casualhorrorpod.com https://twitter.com/CasualHorrorPod https://www.tumblr.com/casualhorrorpod https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/casual-obsession Our

en

02:30:38

104 Gremlins (1984)

Casual Obsession ·

2024/12/21

Christmas time! It’s the holiday season, dickory dock, etc. Time to watch Gremlins, and talk about some of our greatest hits of the year!Roger Ebert’s review: https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/gremlins-1984 Follow us on social media! https://bsky.app/profile/casualhorrorpod.com https://twitter.com/CasualHorrorPod https://www.tumblr.com/casualhorrorpod https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/casual-obsession Our website! https://www.casualhorrorpod.com Follow the hosts on their individual

en

128 results

Similar Podcasts

BEHIND THE VELVET ROPE

David Yontef

Nerd Culture - A Gamekings Podcast

Blammo Media

UPodcast

UPodcast

The Writers Hangout

Sandy Adomaitis

The Sarah Fraser Show

Sarah Fraser