Cult Cinema Circle

This week, we’re infiltrating the highly classified, absolutely ridiculous world of D.E.B.S., the 2004 spy spoof where top-secret agents are recruited via… standardized testing? Join us as we salute the absurdity of crime-fighting schoolgirls in mini skirts, Lucy Diamond’s gay villain era, and a love story that somehow bloomed in the middle of a laser gun fight. We’re asking the tough questions: Who funds this academy? Why is there zero adult supervision? And most importantly—where can we get a pleated plaid uniform of our own? Pack your eyeliner, sharpen your sass, and prepare to suspend every ounce of disbelief.Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle----Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com----Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd

In this episode, we’re diving headfirst into the chaotic, punk-fueled world of Tank Girl (1995)! Based on the cult comic series, this dystopian sci-fi action-comedy follows Lori Petty as the rebellious, tank-driving heroine taking on a corrupt megacorporation in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. With wild visuals, a killer soundtrack, and a supporting cast that includes Naomi Watts, Ice-T as a mutant kangaroo, and Malcolm McDowell as the villainous Kesslee, Tank Girl is an anarchic ride like no other. We’ll explore the film’s production, its reception, and why it remains a beloved cult classic. Grab your water rations and buckle up—it’s going to be a bumpy ride!Article About Tank GirlCLICK HERE----Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan BoyleShow E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com----Follow Mark on InstagramFollow Release Date Rewind on Instagram and YoutubeFollow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd

Buckle up and keep an eye out for signs—this week, we’re diving into Final Destination (2000), the horror classic that made us all fear plane rides, highways, and even showering. We’ll revisit the film’s iconic death scenes, discuss its eerie premonition-fueled premise, and break down why Death itself is the ultimate villain. Plus, we explore how Final Destination kickstarted a franchise of elaborate, Rube Goldberg-esque demises that kept audiences on edge for years. Join us as we try to outrun fate (or at least talk about it)Death Is Not the End: An Oral History of Final Destination, Jason Scott, Consequence.net, March 17, 2020, CLICK HEREFinal Destination: the definitive oral history by the people who made it,By Ian Sandwell, Digital Spy UPDATED: 02 JUNE 2022CLICK HEREIntro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle----Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com----Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd

What if something was always coming for you—slow, steady, and unstoppable? This week, we’re breaking down It Follows (2014), David Robert Mitchell’s haunting take on supernatural horror. With its eerie, synth-heavy score by Disasterpeace, unsettling cinematography, and a relentless entity that never stops moving, this film has cemented itself as one of the most chilling horror movies of the 2010s.We’ll dive into its deeper themes of mortality, trauma, and the inescapable nature of fear, plus discuss the film’s unique visual style and ambiguous, dreamlike atmosphere. So, would you be able to stay ahead of the curse? Tune in as we try to outrun It Follows!Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle----Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com----Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd

On today's bonus episode, I talk about the films that I watched in February 2025.Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle----Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com----Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd

Grab your sleds and stock up on hot cocoa because on today’s episode, we’re diving into the 2000 Nickelodeon classic Snow Day!We dive into how this movie was conceived as a movie taking place in the Adventure of Pete and Pete universe, talk about the banging soundtrack and how this movie just might not hit the mark for me.Video Essay About The Adventures of Pete and Pete: CLICK HEREIntro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle----Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com----Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd

In this chilling episode, we take a deep dive into Frozen (2010), Adam Green’s brutal survival horror film about three friends stranded on a ski lift in deadly conditions. We discuss the film’s gripping tension, the terrifying realism of its premise, and the emotional weight of its characters’ struggle for survival. Plus, we explore how Frozen stands out in the survival horror genre and why it still sends shivers down our spines. Buckle up—this one’s a frostbitten nightmare you won’t forget!Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle----Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com----Follow Jenn on Instagram and BlueskyFollow The Lady Killers: A Feminine Rage Podcast on Instagram and BlueskyFollow Murder Made Fiction on Instagram or BlueskyFollow The Loser's Club on Instagram or BlueskyFollow The Girls on The Boys on Instagram----Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd

"Roses are red, violets are blue, one is dead and so are you"Love is in the air… and so is the sound of a pickaxe swinging. In this episode, we’re diving into the cult classic My Bloody Valentine (1981), the slasher that gave Valentine’s Day a terrifying twist. From its gory kills to its eerie mining town setting, we’ll explore what makes this Canadian horror flick a standout in the golden age of slashers. Was Harry Warden the ultimate holiday horror villain? How did censorship impact the film’s legacy? And why does this movie still hold a special place in horror fans’ hearts over 40 years later?Grab your heart-shaped candy (or lock the doors), and join us for a deep dive into My Bloody Valentine!Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle----Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com----Follow Pickens on InstagramFollow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd

“Repent for your sins, Grace”On today’s episode, we’re celebrating the start of Frigid February, by covering a film that is very unsettling and overall depressing, but is a great snowy horror film, The Lodge (2019)Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle----Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com----Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd