259: Horror Hot Takes (and More)
1/7/20261 hr 9 min
Chelsea and James kick off the new year by answering your burning questions!
Today's episode is presented by Primate from Paramount Pictures, only in theaters this Friday, January 9th. In Primate, a group of friends’ tropical vacation turns into a terrifying, primal tale of horror and survival. Johannes Roberts, director of carnal fare like 42 Meters Down and Strangers Prey at Night, has carved out another killer thriller that demands to be seen next to screaming fans. Don't miss Primate this Friday and get tickets now!
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First 90 secondsJames A. Janisse· Host0:00
[suspenseful music] This episode is brought to you by Obsession. Focus Features and Blumhouse invite you to the most shocking and unsettling big screen horror event of the season, Obsession. Everyone wishes for someone to love them, to choose them, to need them, but what happens when you get more than you wished for? On May 15th, experience director Curry Barker's nightmarish vision that has critics and audiences absolutely obsessed. It's twisted and sinister, brilliant and insane. You have been warned. Obsession is blood-soaked nightmare fuel, and with a Rotten Tomato score of 95% fresh, it's destined to become an instant horror classic. The best horror movie of the year is Obsession. Be careful who you wish for. Obsession, rated R. Under 17, not admitted without parent. Only in theaters May 15th, with special engagements in Dolby. Rotten Tomato rating as of March 30th, 2026.
Speaker 10:55
[upbeat music] Zootopia 2 has come home to Disney+.
Chelsea Rebecca· Host0:58
Well, let's go.
Speaker 10:59
Get ready for a new case. We're gonna crack this case and prove we're the greatest partners of all time. New friends.
Speaker 31:05
You are?
Speaker 11:06
Gary the snake.
Speaker 31:07
And your last name?
Speaker 11:08
The snake.
Chelsea Rebecca· Host1:09
[laughs] Dream team. Whoa.
Speaker 11:11
New habitats. Zootopia has a secret reptile population. You can watch the record-breaking phenomenon at home.
Chelsea Rebecca· Host1:18
You're clearly working it.
Speaker 11:20
[laughs] Zootopia 2, now available on Disney+. Rated PG.
Speaker 31:24
[gentle music] Instagram teen accounts have automatic protections for what teens see and