Grab your popcorn and get your hot takes ready with Chamber of Chills. Adam and Cameron here, just two guys from Oklahoma who take Letterboxd a little too seriously and need this outlet a little too much. Join us as we dive into the creepy, the classic, and the captivating world of horror. We’re counting down our Top 50 Horror Films of All Time, and we want YOU to be part of this film-loving community. Get ready for a ton of research, incredibly ridiculous comments, and spicy hot takes. And ...
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“You keep dancing with the devil, one day he's gonna follow you home.” Somebody take me in your arms to go see this movie again, because Coogler has created an instant vampire musical classic that will stick with cinema lovers for a long time. From behind-the-scenes of the making of this film to breaking down our favorite scenes in detail, we explo…
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Ep 41: Insidious (2010) - #14 Top Horror
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1:15:43Ever seen a human being having a WWE smackdown with a Slytherin bodyguard? How about a ghost trapped in the further, who finally sees their way into the real world through a closet door, just to be stopped by the door closing in their face? If not, you’re in for a treat, because we explore the film that made Adam jump the most he’s ever jumped in a…
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Ep 40: The Blair Witch Project (1999) - #15 Top Horror
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1:14:49What do you get when you mix Witch's Wood, the Lost Sanderson Sister, and The Shaky Cam Project all into one? This "lightning in a bottle" found footage film started a new wave of realistic horror, and seems to be a bit controversial regarding how entertaining or scary it is. Join us for spicy takes and wild behind-the-scenes as we take enter our t…
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Ep 39: The Sixth Sense (1999) - #16 Top Horror
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1:10:03Turning this into a Toni Colette fan account. If you haven't seen this movie, don't go look at the soundtrack because the entire twist will be ruined for you just by reading the last track title. M. Night Shyamalan's most glorious release to date, the Sixth Sense delivers brilliant writing, wonderful acting, and a turn of events that will forever b…
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Ep 38: Misery (1990) - #17 Top Horror Film
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1:01:12Annie Wilkes, dear, we're obsessed with you. The simplicity of this film's setting and plot allows for the performances to shine and boy do they. Join us as we dissect a horror film directed by the same director of When Harry Met Sally, The Princess Bride, and A Few Good Men, as well as Jess's dad in New Girl. It's Misery business, baby.…
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Ep 37: Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) - #18 Top Horror
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1:14:08Does this film have the wildest behind-the-scenes we've had so far? Maybe. Is this one of the grittiest slasher films we've ever seen? It just might be. Would we have wanted to be a part of the making of this film? Maybe absolutely not. Join us as we continue to climb down our top 20 horror films of all-time with Hooper's 1974 classic, Texas Chains…
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Ep 36: Alien (1979) - #19 Top Horror
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1:14:29Happy New Year! Our first episode back from the holidays, and we've made it all the way to our top 20 horror films of all-time. Which also means we will finish our full top 50 horror films of all-time series later this year. Oh how time flies when you're having fun. Join us for this episode as we dissect yet another alien film -- Ridley Scott's int…
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Ep 35: Nope (2022) - #20 Top Horror
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1:11:06If you didn't like Nope, then we hate you and you're dumb. Listen to this episode to find out why we're right and you're wrong, and take an IQ quiz while you're at it.By Adam Ragsdale, Cameron Long
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Ep 34: Hot Takes Hallway 3 (#30 - #21 Top Horror)
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34:19It's Hot Takes Hallway 3 and oh boy is it spicy in the chamber today. Join us for our third special episode where we take a break from the usual format and talk through all of our community's submitted hot takes on our past 11 episodes. We love to read all of your submissions and hear your hot takes, it's incredibly fun! The past 11 films talked ab…
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Remember the clown epidemic that swept the United States in 2016, when clowns were spotted everywhere carrying weapons? And then, as if on cue, this film came out soon after. What a time to be alive! From the horror-infused opening scene to some hot takes comparing the cast to "The Goonies" and "Stranger Things," join us as we dive into one of Step…
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Ep 32: Poltergeist (1982) - #22 Top Horror
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59:16"They're here!" Talk about insane behind-the-scenes on this one. Between Director Tobe Hooper's success on The Texas Chainsaw Massacre," and the brilliant mind of Producer/Writer Steven Spielberg, Poltergeist instantly became a horror classic the moment it hit theaters in 1982. Dive in with us as we discuss wild BTS, slimy beasts, and favorite cine…
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Ep 31: The Others (2001) - #23 Top Horror
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1:24:44Now Showing: Moulin Boo-uge, a spooky rendition of Baz Luhrmann's classic musical. And surprise! It's a double-feature, also showing: Amityville Horror 7, Directed by M. Night Shyamalan. Seriously though, The Others combines psychological horror with "the house is haunted" and we couldn't be more thrilled to unpack one of the highest grossing Spani…
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Ep 30: Sleepy Hollow (1999) - #24 Top Horror
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1:04:15Is this the perfect film segway into spooky season? Between the legendary tale of the Headless Horseman to Tim Burton's creative fascination with the macabre, this horror melodrama may be the easiest way to fully immerse yourself into the Halloween spirit. In this episode, we dissect the highs and lows of Sleepy Hollow, starting with our love for t…
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Ep 29: A Quiet Place (2018) - #25 Top Horror
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1:47:49John Krasinski's writer/director debut might have had us all nibbling on our popcorn in the theater, afraid we might squeak and die. That's how impactful this film was in its release. From controversial takes about getting pregnant in a post-apocalyptic world where aliens hear everything, to almost being drowned in corn, we dissect everything we bo…
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How many times can we say the word "brutal" in one podcast episode? From the intentionality of Aranofsky's writing in every little detail, to Jennifer Lawrence's performance, to a scene we both believe is the most horrific scene we've ever experienced in a horror film, this psychological horror is the quickest way to trauma-bond with anyone you wan…
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Is Longlegs really a modern day Silence of the Lambs? Is it the best horror film of the past decade? Or is the marketing team just that good? In our first special episode ever, we break down a recent horror film that has taken the internet by storm, Oz Perkins' "Longlegs." And talk about an opening scene, baby. BUCKLE UP.…
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Ep 26: Doctor Sleep (2019) - #27 Top Horror
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1:28:38Are you team Kubrick or team King? What about team The Shining or team The Shinning? Team Abra vs. team Arby’s? Or maybe team “oh-mawdge” vs. “aw-mudge” for how to pronounce “homage?” The controversies between The Shining and Doctor Sleep continues as we unpack the sequel to one of the most iconic horror films of all time.…
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Ep 25: The Birds (1963) - #28 Top Horror
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1:05:34Is Alfred Hitchcock truly the "Master of Suspense?" From training 3200 birds to throwing live birds at a cast member's face, this drama horror deserves both some spicy hot takes and some deep respect for its modern day horror parallels. WARNING: If you're deathly afraid of birds, this film may keep you up at night.…
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Ep 24: The Thing (1982) - #29 Top Horror
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1:24:30John Carpenter! The man, the myth, the legend behind some of the most iconic horrors of all-time. Does Carpenter have beef with Ridley Scott? Would this film have changed his career had it been successful in the box office? Is it a knock-off Alien? Does it have the best practical effects of any horror film to date? Why is it such a cult-classic tod…
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Ep 23: Nosferatu (1922) - #30 Top Horror Film
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1:03:42Are we legally required to enjoy classics? Is this one of the scariest films of all time? Let's unpack the controversy between Nosferatu being a complete ripoff of Bram Stoker's, "Dracula" and single-handedly pushing the horror film genre forward in a way no one saw coming. Oh, and by the way, Nosferatu is NOT the name of the vampire in this film.…
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Ep 22: Hot Takes Hallway 2 (#40 - #31 Top Horror)
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53:31One of us may have met Ethan Hawke and asked him if he preferred Black Phone or Sinister. If you want find out Hawke's very own hot take, you'll have to tune in. We also discuss some of the spiciest and eye-opening hot takes yet, and they're all submissions from your film-loving community. It's Hot Takes Hallway 2, Return of the Spice, baby.…
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Ep 21: Carrie (1976) - #31 Top Horror
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1:12:16"If you've got a taste for terror, take Carrie to the prom!" Stephen King's first published novel and adapted film, Carrie paved a way for high school horror, even claiming a few Academy nominations. Needless to say, this horror classic has us all rooting for Carrie to slay. Join us as we unravel the most tantalizing hot takes and uncover jaw-dropp…
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Ep 20: The Conjuring 2 (2016) - #32 Top Horror
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1:34:04From creating one of the potentially best horror scenes of all time to building a franchise that frustratingly entirely muddies the quality of Wan's films, The Conjuring 2 is no horror flick to be slept on in the new age of "the house is haunted" films.By Adam Ragsdale, Cameron Long
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Ep 19: Pearl (2022) - #33 Top Horror
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1:14:36I THOUGHT YOU LIKED ME!? Strap in for the performance of a lifetime as we discuss actress, killer, dreamer, and dancer, Mia Goth, in Ti West's "X" prequel, "Pearl." From a near-six-minute one-take monologue to an ending credits that leaves you questioning why Goth never received an Academy nomination, this episode is filled to the brim with shockin…
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Ep 18: Aliens (1986) - #34 Top Horror
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1:19:30GAME OVER MAN, GAME OVER! We had a little too much fun dissecting our first James Cameron film, from the most iconic (and some improvised) lines to the Academy-winning beautiful set designs and effects, this epic sci-fi horror action film is iconic for a reason. We break down our favorite scenes, explore some wild behind the scenes facts, and quote…
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Ep 17: The Ring (2002) - #35 Top Horror
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1:15:067 DAYS. Would you believe us if we said The Ring (2002) happened to be the same director and composer as The Pirates of the Caribbean? We were just as shocked as you probably are. We bring you one of the most iconic horror films of the 2000s, based on the Japanese film, Ringu (1998). Join us as we dive deep into behind-the-scenes, our favorite mome…
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Ep 16: Talk To Me (2023) - #36 Top Horror
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1:22:19We welcome our very first ever special guest, Anson Wilson, along with us for a deep dive into the 2023, Peter-Jackson-approved horror film, Talk To Me. Is it the perfect baby of Insidious and The Conjuring? What about the hot take of it having the most bizarre "hell" scene ever created for a film? Join us in our thrilling, playful breakdown of yet…
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Ep 15: Paranormal Activity (2009) - #37 Top Horror
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1:13:10Did you know Paranormal Activity (2009) is the 2nd highest profitable film of all time? From wild BTS to the ins and outs of minimalism meeting demonic possession, we dive into the $15k budget movie that took the world by storm 15 years ago and even led to the beginning of Blumhouse Productions.By Adam Ragsdale, Cameron Long
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Ep 14: Sinister (2012) - #38 Top Horror
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1:10:21Bughuul's Bushes at your service. Are you the youngest child in your family? Are you growing sick and tired of them? Hey kid, we get it. Just call 1-800-Mow-Me-Down and we'll take care of the rest in no time.By Adam Ragsdale, Cameron Long
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Ep 13: The Lighthouse (2019) - #39 Top Horror
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1:29:18Ye fond of me lobster, aint ye? We dissect our first Robert Eggers films and we couldn't be more thrilled about it! Find out the meaning of The Lighthouse, the mythology and symbolism involved, and even their inspiration for mermaid genitalia all in our 13th episode of Chamber of Chills.By Adam Ragsdale, Cameron Long
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Ep 12: The Lost Boys (1987) - #40 Top Horror
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1:23:58We bring you the Sexy Suckers, Vamp Rock, The Lost Boys. It's a wild ride. And Cameron may have just stated his hottest hot spiciest flaming take of all. Tune in if you want to vamp out with us. Also, are you DFM (Down For Michael)? Or is that just us?By Adam Ragsdale, Cameron Long
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Ep 11: Hot Takes Hallway - #41 - 50 Top Horror
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47:42It's our first ever Hot Takes Hallway episode, and we've dedicated it to reading hot takes from the past ten films we've reviewed, all submitted from our very own community! If you submitted a hot take through email, iInstagram, or text, we chat about it on this episode. Don't miss out on our next Hot Takes Hallway episode, and submit to us your sp…
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I GOT FIVE ON IT. I bet you heard that in your head with the creepy little string plucking? That's because Jordan Peele's relationship with composer Michael Abels has officially been compared to Stephen Spielberg's relationship with John Williams... by freaking Spielberg himself. We might get really deep on what this film means. We might have some …
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Ep 9: Annihilation (2018) - #42 Top Horror
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1:13:25Welcome to the Shimmer, where bodies become flowers and bears become the most terrifying monsters you've ever witnessed. Let us take you through the wild ride of sci-fi horror that director Alex Garland's "Annihilation" has to offer. Oh, and try not to get pulled into the water by an albino alligator shark while listening.…
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Ep 8: Jeepers Creepers (2001) - #43 Top Horror
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1:12:23Do you ever find yourself needing to investigate a local pipe in the ground to make sure the creepy hooded figure you just passed didn't just toss some bodies in there? Join in on our dissection of this classic creature feature, where we may or may not go off on a tangent about another film Justin Long stars in, Tusk.…
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Ep 7: Split (2016) - #44 Top Horror
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1:12:54Does M. Night's "Split" really deserve a place in Chamber of Chills' top 50 horror films of all time? Wait, you didn't know it was even considered a horror film? Wait, you didn't know that this was also loosely inspired by a true story? Join us as we dissect Shyamalan's twisted horror/thriller and why it made our list, but also, where it may have m…
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Ep 6: As Above, So Below (2014) - #45 Top Horror
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1:12:26From wild behind-the-scenes to the crazy parallel of classic literature, Chamber of Chills' eerie descent through the layers of this film will leave you with one thing for certain... Everything. We repeat, everything is intentional in As Above, So Below (2014).By Adam Ragsdale, Cameron Long
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Ep 5: American Psycho (2000) - #46 Top Horror
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1:24:11Was everything in this film real or all in Bateman's head? Don't miss out on this sinister serenade of morning routines, psychotic breakdowns, and a little dirty dancing as we dissect all the juicy details in Chamber of Chills' 5th episode, American Psycho (2000).By Adam Ragsdale, Cameron Long
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Ep 4: Goodnight Mommy (2014) - #47 Top Horror
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1:15:52Is mommy really mommy? Do box cutters on glued lips make your toes tingle? Do cockroaches have olympics? These are the important questions you will have answered in Chamber of Chills episode three, our #47 top horror film of all time, Goodnight Mommy (2014).By Adam Ragsdale, Cameron Long
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Ep 3: The Cabin in the Woods (2011) - #48 Top Horror
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1:08:30Prepare for a wild ride into 'The Cabin in the Woods' (2011) as we unearth its mind-bending horrors. Join us in the Chamber of Chills for a review packed with insane twists, epic monsters, and secrets that will leave you gasping for air.By Adam Ragsdale, Cameron Long
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Ep 2: Orphan (2009) - #49 Top Horror
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1:20:06Descend into the eerie world of 'Orphan' (2009) as we uncover its chilling secrets and potentially shocking twists. Join us in the Chamber of Chills for a spine-tingling review of this horror, where innocence is shredded by simple acts, like Russian Roulette.By Adam Ragsdale, Cameron Long
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Ep 1: An American Werewolf in London (1981) - #50 Top Horror
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1:06:27We're kicking off our Top 50 Horror Films of All-Time by sinking our fangs into the 80s classic, 'An American Werewolf in London' (1981). Join in as we unearth behind-the-scenes secrets and howl at the moonlit transformation that redefined horror.By Adam Ragsdale, Cameron Long
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Welcome to the Chamber of Chills podcast, hosted by Adam Ragsdale and Cameron Long. Join us as we dive into the creepy, the classic, and the captivating world of horror. We're kicking off our film review podcast by counting down our Top 50 Horror Films of All Time, and we want you to be part of the community! Follow along for a behind-the-scenes lo…
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