For this month's Patreon's Choice Episode, we are talking all about The Spiral Staircase from 1946. This is the oldest movie we've covered on The Cherry Picker, and we were both surprised to see how influential it was on many popular slasher films. The horror genre owes a lot to this movie, and we were happy to have our supporters nominate and vote for this one. Also, as always, we've picked out the most loathsome characters from the film, so join us at the end of the episode in voting for wh...

We've hit 200 episodes!!! And to celebrate, we are revisiting Tim's favorite movie of all time, I Know What You Did Last Summer. There's always lots to talk about when it comes to the Scream-adjacent 90s slasher, and now with more perspective than before. If you've been here since the beginning, or are just discovering the podcast, THANK YOU for being part of this exciting journey. We couldn't have made it this far without you. Also, as always, we've picked out the most loathsome characters f...

We're celebrating Tim's birthday this week (even though we're a little late) with the 1981 canuxploitation film, Happy Birthday to me. This one is a bit of an anomaly, but it's also really fun, and we had a great time reviewing it. If you love low-budget Canadian slashers from the 80s with giallo influences, then you will feel right at home with us in this episode. Also, as always, we've picked out the most loathsome characters from the film, so join us at the end of the episode in voting for...

This week we are covering Oculus! One of Mike Flanagan's earlier films that was based on a short film from 2005 that he had written, directed, and edited. We love a good mirror-centric horror picture, and Oculus is supernatural horror done well! Join us as we delve into this psychological ghost story and unravel its mysteries. Also, as always, we've picked out the most loathsome characters from the film, so join us at the end of the episode in voting for which one was the most deserving to di...

Thank you to our Patreon supporters for picking this week's movie: The Skeleton Key! Join us for some bayou horror as we delve into this hidden gem from the mid 2000s. There's lots to talk about with this one, so we hope you have as much fun as we did! Also, as always, we've picked out the most loathsome characters from the film, so join us at the end of the episode in voting for which one was the most deserving to die. If you would like to join our livestream recordings for The Cherry...

Apparently there's a new Evil Dead movie out now, so we watched it and rushed here to tell you what we think of it. Join us for a lively conversation, where we will talk about all things from franchise rankings, to soundtrack, to end credit scenes. Also, as always, we've picked out the most loathsome characters from the film, so join us at the end of the episode in voting for which one was the most deserving to die. If you would like to join our livestream recordings for The Cherry Pic...

Continuing our summer themed wave with Wes Craven's Hills Have Eyes! Join us for some 70s exploitation horror as we delve into this classic road trip thriller and examine the evolution of Wes Craven's career throughout the decades. Also, as always, we've picked out the most loathsome characters from the film, so join us at the end of the episode in voting for which one was the most deserving to die. If you would like to join our livestream recordings for The Cherry Picker, we would be ...

Summer 2026 is here, which means we're going to be obnoxiously thematic for a while. So dive in with us today as we revisit the 90's shark thriller, DEEP BLUE SEA. Was it nostalgia that drew us to this one, or is it just a really fun time? Also, as always, we've picked out the most loathsome characters from the film, so join us at the end of the episode in voting for which one was the most deserving to die. If you would like to join our livestream recordings for The Cherry Picker, we w...

This month's Patreon's Choice episode (chosen by our friends over on Patreon) is Jeepers Creepers! The 2001 creature feature that broke labor day box office records at the time of its release. But how does it hold up 25 years later? Join us as we share our thoughts. Also, as always, we've picked out the most loathsome characters from the film, so join us at the end of the episode in voting for which one was the most deserving to die. If you would like to join our livestream recor...

The long awaited return of the SCARY MOVIE franchise is finally upon us, but... does it deliver on its promise to CROSS EVERY LINE? Join us as we analyze the sixth entry in the spoof franchise, where we will delve into every pop culture and horror movie reference, and also talk about some of our favorite shows and movies that make us laugh. Also, as always, we've picked out the most loathsome characters from the film, so join us at the end of the episode in voting for which one was the most d...