Dying to Discuss

Two friends who love horror and are always Dying to Discuss the latest movie they’ve watched. From classic must-sees to modern gems, cult favorites, hidden horrors, and even the “so bad they’re good” kind—we cover them all. Each episode starts with a spoiler-free review, followed by a deep dive into full spoilers. We wrap things up with an overall rating and a score on our Scare Factor Scale. New episodes drop three times a month—so there’s always something creepy to look forward to. .

Episodes

  1. Sleepaway Camp

    09/05/2025

    Sleepaway Camp

    Summary In this episode of the horror movie review podcast, the hosts dive into the cult classic 'Sleepaway Camp' (1983). They discuss the film's plot, character dynamics, and the problematic themes surrounding gender identity and violence. The conversation highlights the film's creative deaths, over-the-top performances, and the social commentary it unintentionally presents. The hosts also reflect on their personal experiences with the film and its impact on horror culture, ultimately rating its scare factor and cult status. Takeaways The film is a cult classic for a reason. The character of Aunt Martha is bizarre and memorable. Sleepaway Camp portrays a very problematic ending. The camp setting is depicted as chaotic and poorly managed. Creative deaths are a highlight of the film. The film's overacting adds to its cult status. The ending raises questions about gender identity. The film reflects societal attitudes of the 1980s. The scare factor is low, but it's entertaining. The film is a staple for horror movie enthusiasts. Sound Bites "The ending is very, very problematic." "The camp is the worst camp ever." "What kind of camp is this?" Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Film 03:57 Overview of Sleepaway Camp 12:42 Character Analysis and Camp Environment 20:55 Discussion of Key Scenes and Deaths 22:30 Character Analysis: Mel and the Camp Dynamics 26:00 The Problematic Nature of Camp Relationships 29:30 Final Thoughts and Ratings 30:48 Transgender Themes and Societal Reflections 35:45 Cult Classic Status and Viewer Reactions 40:38 Scare Factor and Overall Impressions 46:31 HorrortimeProduction_Animation.mp4

    47 min

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Two friends who love horror and are always Dying to Discuss the latest movie they’ve watched. From classic must-sees to modern gems, cult favorites, hidden horrors, and even the “so bad they’re good” kind—we cover them all. Each episode starts with a spoiler-free review, followed by a deep dive into full spoilers. We wrap things up with an overall rating and a score on our Scare Factor Scale. New episodes drop three times a month—so there’s always something creepy to look forward to. .

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