We made it to the end of Season 2. Thirteen horror films, dozens of emotional reactions, and at least two scream-induced shivers later, Cade & Kit are looking back at the creepiest, wildest, most memorable genre entries of 2024 — and handing out their personal top 3.
This episode isn't just a ranking — it's a conversation about how horror keeps surprising us. From micro-budget debuts to A-list creature features, Season 2 gave us a full spectrum of weird, wild, and WTF. Some films challenged our expectations, others broke our hearts, and one gave us permanent shrimp-sound trauma (thanks, Substance).
Cade & Kit rewatch, relive, and roast their way through all 13 horror picks from 2024 — from Immaculate to Longlegs — with candid reactions, surprising takeaways, and a deep dive into what genre storytelling really demands.
Season recap episode featuring real-time reflections, ranking rehashes, and the reveal of Cade & Kit’s personal top 3 horror picks of the year.
The raw honesty. From “that was napworthy” to “I still don’t want to talk about The Coffee Table,” Cade & Kit go beyond plot points and into what stuck emotionally — character depth, sound design, pacing, and how different horror subgenres hit differently. We loved the tension between Cade’s hunger for craft and Kit’s growing genre appreciation. Also: hilarious as always.
Justice for Red Rooms. And Late Night with the Devil. Kit said it best: “Seen better.” A few titles didn’t hold up under rewatch, and Cade admits to being way more critical than expected — especially when story lacked emotional payoff or character depth. A nap was taken. It’s fine.
One of the best surprises this season was how budget didn’t predict impact. In a Violent Nature slayed with ~$250K CAD. Longlegs proved $10M can go a long way. Meanwhile, some flashier titles didn’t hit as hard. Cade & Kit discuss why performance, pacing, and direction matter more than the dollar signs — and how different price points shape expectations.
Season 2 made us rethink the horror label entirely. Kit realized she actually likes genre (who knew?), and Cade doubled down on character-led storytelling as a non-negotiable. They laughed, cringed, and dissected everything from folklore slasher structure to demonic wardrobes to the MTV-editing of I Saw the TV Glow. Most importantly, they found out what scares them — and each other.
Many of these titles are currently on VOD or playing at genre festivals. Keep an eye out for Oddity, In a Violent Nature, and Substance in particular — Cade & Kit's top 3 personal picks.
🍿 Pair This Episode With...— Snack: Cold shrimp cocktail (if you know, you know)— Drink: Something blood red in a wine glass, just to keep it spooky— Activity: Re-rank your own horror list while arguing with your film club bestie
Thanks for joining us all season long. Season 3 will be very different — and we can’t wait to tell you more. Until then, follow @cadeandkit for more weird gems, weirder takes, and maybe a few non-horror surprises. 💀
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