Ep156-Hocus Pocus

Connor and Adrian take on the sixth Tremors film. Connor loved it on his first watches, then dozed off during rewatches. Adrian had a blast and calls it a must-watch for monster gore fans. Perfect for Tremors fans and creature feature lovers. As always thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy.

The Tremors franchise goes full bloodline mode in this South Africa-set, direct-to-video sequel, and Connor and Adrian are here for every ridiculous upgrade, monster mutation, and Burt Gummer one-liner. If you want to know whether Tremors 5: Bloodlines deserves a spot in the cult-classic conversation—or belongs in the “watch once and laugh” pile—this episode has the answer. As always thank you for listening and we hope you enjoy!

Happy Halloween! In this bonus episode of Chills and Thrills, Connor and Adrian dig into the 1993 Disney cult classic Hocus Pocus.They start with their Halloween traditions, from spooky-season movie marathons to getting their kids hooked on horror. Then they get into the film itself. Press play, grab some candy, and join the coven. As always thank you for listening and we hope you enjoy.

The Tremors franchise heads to the Old West—and this prequel may be a lot better than its reputation suggests. Connor, Adrian, and Kaylyn revisit Tremors 4: The Legend Begins to find out why this direct-to-video western won them over. The crew talks baby graboids, memorable monster kills, standout characters, favorite scenes and quotes, and the trivia that makes this installment more interesting than they remembered. Kaylyn delivers the episode’s biggest hot take, Adrian reconsiders a movie he once overlooked, and Connor shares why it grew on him over time. Along the way, expect plenty of jokes, deep-cut history, and the kind of enthusiastic rabbit holes that make a movie discussion its own adventure. Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy! Next up: Tremors 5: Bloodlines.

Tremors 3: Back to Perfection is where this franchise gets weird, wilder, and somehow even more quotable—but also where two longtime fans admit the movie is a little boring, a little cringey, and a lot more memorable than it has any right to be.Connor and Adrian revisit the 2001 direct-to-video sequel with a mix of nostalgia, side-eye, and genuine affection for Burt Gummer, who once again steals the whole movie. If you love monster movie chaos, outrageous creature names, and the kind of franchise deep-dive that notices everything from a tiny soundtrack to a massive Ass Blaster problem, this episode is for you. Thank you for listening and we hope you enjoy!

Tremors 2: Aftershocks is the rare sequel that doesn’t just survive—it levels up. Connor and Adrian celebrate one of their favorite creature features, breaking down why this straight-to-video follow-up still delivers bigger monster mayhem, memorable practical effects, and a wildly fun new stage in the Graboid lifecycle. We hope you enjoy and thank you for listening.

Connor, Adrian and Kaylyn break down why this 1990 monster comedy horror film still hits decades later, from its razor-sharp banter and practical effects to the desert survival setup that makes the whole thing feel weirdly real. Kaylyn gives her unfiltered take on the movie as a first-time watcher, Adrian explains why he’s loved the franchise since he was a kid, and Connor digs into the filmmaking details, box office failure, and the VHS revival that turned Tremors into a cult favorite. Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy!

The Scream franchise gets brutally ranked, and nobody’s playing it safe. Connor, Adrian, and Kaylyn go film by film from 7 to 1, tearing into the kills, killers, legacy characters, and moments that make each entry rise or crash in the lineup.This is the kind of conversation horror fans love—passionate, unfiltered, and guaranteed to spark arguments. Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy!

Connor, Adrian, and Kaylyn break down the seventh Scream film with a rare kind of honesty: one of them came in expecting a disaster and ended up loving it, one was nervous it would ruin a favorite franchise, and one was ready to defend every wild, over-the-top kill along the way.Kaylin surprises everyone with how hard she falls for the movie’s tension, Adrian drills into the thrills, directing, and horror energy that keep the movie moving, and Connor balances the praise with a brutal take on the ending that almost sinks the whole thing. From the family dynamic at the center of the story to the return of classic franchise faces, this conversation hits the highs, the weirdness, and the moments that made all three hosts react in real time. Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy!

Scream 6 doesn’t just raise the body count—it turns Ghostface into a full-on New York nightmare. Connor, Adrian, and Kaylyn break down why this sequel hit harder than expected, why the chase scenes feel relentless, and why the franchise still knows how to keep audiences guessing.What starts as a horror recap quickly becomes a hilarious, high-energy debate over the movie’s most brutal kills, biggest continuity problems, and most shocking moments. From the bodega attack and ladder escape to the reveal of the killers, they unpack what makes Scream 6 feel more intense, action-packed, and unpredictable than some of the franchise’s earlier entries. As always thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy!