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The Cherry Picker
Welcome to The Cherry Picker: the horror movie podcast where we like to kill people... but not really. Hosted by Zack Cherry and Eddie. Each week we discuss a new horror film / franchise / or topic, and finish the episode off with The Cherry Picker, an interactive poll where we choose two characters from the preceding content who we believe were/are the most deserving of their horror movie deaths (whether they received one or not). You will then have the opportunity to vote.
- Film Reviews chart
- #147
- Episodes
- 229
- Releases
- Weekly
- Typical length
- 1 hr 37 min
- On air since
- 2022
- Latest episode
- 20 hours ago
Episodes
229 episodes, newest first
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1 hr 33 min
Episode 210 | Crystal Lake (2026)
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After being dormant for 17 years, Jason Voorhees has been blown out of the water for this Friday the 13th "prequel" TV series from A24 and Peacock. We have watched all eight episodes, and we are ready to dive in. 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.
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1 hr 54 min
Episode 209 | Episode 181 | F#@% Marry Kill: Halloween Franchise
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Happy Halloween!!! Thank you to our Patreon supporters for picking this fun little game as the theme for this episode. So join us and play along. We're taking the characters from all the HALLOWEEN films (Halloween, Halloween II, Halloween III, Halloween 4, Halloween 5, The Curse of Michael Myers, Halloween H2O, Halloween Resurrection, Rob Zombie's Halloweens I & II, Halloween 2018, Halloween Kills, and Halloween Ends), and putting them through a bout of F#@% Marry Kill (aka Kiss Marry Kill) and in some cases (Babysit, Adopt, Abandon) — all thematic to the Halloween franchise.
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1 hr 39 min
Episode 208 | The Fog (1980)
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We love a good atmospheric horror picture for Halloween season. And what better a movie to give off those vibes than John Carpenter's The Fog! Join us this week as we delve into JC's 1980 follow up to Halloween, discussing the on-set drama, and comparing the 2005 remake as well. 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.
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1 hr 39 min
Episode 207 | Rob Zombie's Halloween II (2009)
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Happy Halloween month! With this episode, we are completely caught up all 13 of the Halloween films! Sorry for the inconsistent order, but your patience over the years has been very much appreciated. This was an interesting one to talk about, as is the case with most of the Halloween franchise. So we hope you enjoy watching/listening. 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.
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1 hr 57 min
Episode 206 | Top 10 Horror Movie Chase Scenes
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Catching up on last month's Patreon's Choice episode: The Top 10 Horror Movie Chase Scenes, where Zack and Tim will go through their favorite chase scenes, along with some honorable mentions. A lot goes into crafting a great chase scene, and it seems to be a lost art form in the horror genre these days. Most studio execs would sooner trim them down for a shorter runtime, and most filmmakers take a more formulaic approach. So we really wanted to get some deep cuts for our selections, which we feel are an elevation on the typical point A to point B chase. Also, there's no regular Cherry Picker Poll this week, but if you would like to help us decide what is truly the best horror movie chase scene, check out the poll on YouTube and our social media accounts.
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1 hr 37 min
Episode 205 | Resident Evil (2026)
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There's a new Resident Evil movie out right now, and we're primed to talk about it. Join us as we discuss everything from the correlation to the video games, where we feel the film exceeds and disappoints, and also where it lands in the Resident Evil film franchise, as well as Zach Cregger's filmography. 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.
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1 hr 32 min
Episode 204 | Rob Zombie's Halloween (2007)
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We've pretty much covered all of the Halloween franchise... except the Rob Zombie films. So this Halloween season, get ready for us to rip off the bandaid and talk about one of the most polarizing versions of Michael Myers and his story. 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.
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1 hr 42 min
Episode 203 | Resident Evil (2002)
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The Resident Evil franchises is rebooting once again with a brand new movie coming out this week. So what better a time to cover the original than now? How does the 2002 movie compare to the game franchise? What would this have looked like if it were directed by George A. Romero? Join us as we talk all things Resident Evil. 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.
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1 hr 24 min
Episode 202 | Buddy (2026)
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We went and checked out the new horror movie, Buddy, so we could tell you all about it. Could this be the start of a new franchise, or is it a fleeting gimmick that will mostly be forgotten. Join us as we weigh in on our thoughts of the homicidal orange unicorn that is continuing this year's trend of low budget indie horror. 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.
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1 hr 22 min
Episode 201 | The Spiral Staircase (1946)
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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 which one was the most deserving to die.
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2 hr 2 min
Episode 200 | I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997) REDUX
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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 from the film, so join us at the end of the episode in voting for which one was the most deserving to die.
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1 hr 39 min
Episode 199 | Happy Birthday to Me (1981)
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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 which one was the most deserving to die.
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1 hr 44 min
Episode 198 | Oculus (2013)
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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 die.
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1 hr 29 min
Episode 197 | The Skeleton Key (2005)
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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.
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1 hr 41 min
Episode 196 | Evil Dead Burn (2026)
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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.
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1 hr 12 min
Episode 195 | The Hills Have Eyes (1977)
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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.
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1 hr 36 min
Episode 194 | Deep Blue Sea (1999)
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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.
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1 hr 30 min
Episode 193 | Jeepers Creepers (2001)
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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.
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1 hr 25 min
Episode 192 | Scary Movie (2026)
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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 deserving to die.
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1 hr 43 min
Episode 191 | Backrooms (2026)
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Based on the viral web series from Kane Parsons, which itself was inspired by creepypastas, Backrooms is the latest horror movie to blow up the box office. It is currently A24's highest grossing film to date, with $213 million after its second weekend. Does Backrooms reinvent the wheel though? Join us as delve into the ins and outs of this liminal space horror, including how the visual effects were achieved, and whether there is a deeper meaning to the narrative. 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.
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