The Definitive Horror Movie Tier List (Break Room Bonus Episode)

Bonus Episode & Tier List Overview

• 🎁 This episode is a special bonus offering for the holiday season, previously exclusive to Patreon, and was voted on by the audience.
• 🎬 The main content features a "definitive horror movie tier list," with the hosts emphasizing that their rankings are based on personal "vibes" and focus on the first movie of each franchise.
• 💬 The hosts anticipate a range of reactions from listeners, from happiness to upset, regarding their subjective movie placements.

Recent Horror & Mike Flanagan's Influence

• 📚 One host has been deeply engaging with horror literature and films, exploring classics like The Shining (book) and The Haunting of Hill House (book).
• 🎥 There is significant praise for Mike Flanagan's extensive work, including Midnight Mass and Dr. Sleep, with a detailed discussion of his filmography (e.g., Oculus, Hush, Ouija: Origin of Evil, Gerald's Game, Haunting of Hill House, Dr. Sleep, Haunting of Bly Manor, Midnight Mass, The Midnight Club, The Fall of the House of Usher).
• 👑 Connections to the Stephen King universe are explored, particularly regarding the upcoming "Dairy" series and the potential for expanding King's stories into television series.

Top Tier Horror Movie Selections

• 🏆 Movies frequently placed in S-tier or A-tier include Wreck, The Thing, Scream, Alien, Saw, Blade, Insidious, The Conjuring, Predator, Jaws, Zombieland, Final Destination, The Grudge, Nightmare on Elm Street, Underworld, From Dusk Till Dawn, Silence of the Lambs, Body Snatchers, Poltergeist, Happy Death Day, Tremors, Jeepers Creepers, Gremlins, and Paranormal Activity.
• 💡 The hosts clarify that their rankings are primarily based on personal appreciation and their individual history with the films, rather than strict critical review.

Mid-Tier and Noteworthy Mentions

• 🍿 A wide array of films such as Lake Placid, Friday the 13th, Resident Evil, Evil Dead, Scary Movie, Halloween, Cloverfield, Purge, Anaconda (remake discussed), I Know What You Did Last Summer, Leprechaun, Black Phone, Child's Play, Grave Encounters, The Boy, The Fly, The Mummy, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The Ruins, 28 Days Later, Babysitter, Candyman, Howling, Psycho, Pet Sematary, Hostel, VHS, Silent Hill, Ghostbusters, Beetlejuice, The Omen, The Strangers, Ginger Snaps, Quarantine, Ghoulies, Hellraiser, Blair Witch Project, Sharknado, Invisible Man, Cabin Fever, Goosebumps, Hills Have Eyes, Salem's Lot, Night of the Living Dead, Creep, Children of the Corn, Toxic Avenger, See No Evil, Lost Boys, Cube, Critters, Fright Night, The Dentist, House on Haunted Hill, Frighteners, The Messenger, and Beware of the Blob are discussed and assigned to various tiers.
• 🎬 The discussion often includes specific scenes and personal anecdotes that influenced the hosts' opinions on these movies.

Financial Management with Rocket Money

• 💰 The episode is sponsored by Rocket Money, an application designed to help users manage their personal finances effectively.
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