Sips & Screams Episode 30: “Sinister”

Ash & Ally discuss the OG "The Exorcist" from 1973, whilst sipping on some of the body of Christ's finest white wine. Sip along with us as we unpack that fantastic plot, discuss the best scares, dive into all of the behind the scenes lore (there is a lot...), discuss the cut scenes and alternate endings, debate science vs. religion, and examine the "true" story behind the film.

Ash & Ally discuss 2024's "Heretic" whilst sipping on what else... blueberry themed cocktails of course! Sip along with us as we talk about Hugh Grant's magnificent turn as a creepy religious skeptic villain, who is giving final girl energy, behind the scenes lore, our own (many!) personal stories related to the movie, and so much more!

Ash & Ally discuss 2005's "White Noise" whilst sipping on some tasty red. Sip along with us as we unpack that plot, discuss the neuroscience behind the white noise experience, and heavily debate who the villain actually is!

Ash & Ally discuss 2026 "Obsession" whilst sipping on some of Nikki's fav - Tequila! Take some shots and listen along as we get into what made this indie horror an instant classic, debate (or not so much) who the villain is, discuss the origins and inspirations of the story, talk about alternate endings and tell our own tales of horror related to the movie!

Ash & Ally discuss 2026's "Hokum", whilst channeling Ohm and drinking some whiskey straight from the flask. Sip along with us as we discuss the twists and turns of that plot, detail our own harrowing experiences related to the movie, reveal behind the scenes secrets and alternate endings, and so much more!

Ash & Ally discuss the 2005 courtroom thriller horror classic "The Exorcism of Emily Rose", whilst sipping on some wine-tinis! Sip along with us as we unpack the many mysteries, describe the true story that inspired the film, share our own personal tales of horror related to the movie, and so much more...

Ash & Ally dive into the 2024 indie horror film “Beezel” while sipping on some New England-inspired cocktails and maybe a few generous shots of bourbon. Joining us is one of the film’s standout stars, LeJon Woods (aka the one and only Apollo), for a behind-the-scenes conversation about his path into acting, his favorite horror films, the intense process of filming his scenes in Beezel, and his love of Christmas movies and comedy. Along the way, we break down the film’s decades-spanning story, debate who the real villain is, and unpack the movie’s most terrifying moments.

Ash & Ally dig into 2012 horror gem “Sinister” whilst sipping on some Ellison-inspired cocktails. Sip along with us as we get into the very dark plot, rate alllll those scary moments (that ending still gives us chills), and even discuss some alternate endings and deleted scenes.

Ash & Ally sip on some mimosas and dive into 2026's "Undertone". Today we are joined by a very special guest - Undertone's Casting Director Ian Bender! Sip along with us as we dig into all the behind the scenes details, discuss the casting process, and debate THAT ending.

Ash & Ally sip on NZ sauvy b and discuss that found footage horror mocumentary classic from 2008 - "Lake Mungo". Sip along as we dissect that crazy plot, discuss the MANY scary parts of the movie, debate the villain and discuss the inspiration and many imitators of this movie.