Chicas Cucuy
Horror movie reviews and true scary stories!
Join hosts Esme and Laura as they dive into lighthearted reviews and commentary on the latest horror movies and shows with some personality. Both are life long horror fans based out of Los Angeles, California. Movie details and outcomes are definitely mentioned so **SPOILER ALERT!!!** for basically this whole podcast! They also share REAL-LIFE ghost stories and eerie encounters, whether from first or second hand telling from guests, their own, or listener experiences too.
Join us if you like horror, scary , spooky, or gory movies and film (sometimes shows) and listen to reviews, opinions and recommendations for them, also if you like real true scary stories and supernatural sightings or eerie haunting experiences. Thanks for listening... tune in if you dare!
Episodes
13 episodes
Barbarian 2022 review / Richard's eerie experience at The Villisca Axe Murder House
Its Esme and Laura again! We dive deep into the 2022 horror film 'Barbarian', a movie that left us stunned from start to finish with its twists and turns (literally!), unsettling atmosphere, and brilliant misdirection.• Multiple story p...
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Episode 12
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Wolf Man 2025 review (Extended Episode) / Laura's spooky Cancun hotel room/ Esme's eerie hotel room
1/30/25- Join us, Esme and Laura in our special 'extended' episode! Our episodes have been sparse since we are coming to the final months of this season and we have been riddled with projects, and we know you have missed us and we have missed y...
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Episode 11
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1:37:52
Run Rabbit Run review/ Jessica's chilling sleep paralysis encounter
1/20/25- Join us as we, Esme and our special co-host Jessica D., unravel the psychological twists and turns of "Run Rabbit Run," a film that embraces haunting psychological narratives over traditional scares. Set in the eerie landscapes of Aust...
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Episode 10
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1:17:59
Nosferatu 2024 Review (and Dracula, and Shadow of the Vampire 🤪) / Fernie's Haunting Childhood Mirror Reflection
1/10/25 - Ever wondered how the legacy of horror classics continues to haunt modern cinema? Join Laura and Esme from Chicas Cucuy, as they unravel the mysteries of Robert Eggers' "Nosferatu 2024." They navigate the chilling blend of Murnau's si...
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Episode 9
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1:05:04
Krampus review/ Bruce's childhood encounter with cartoon-like entities
12/25/24 This episode explores the duality of Christmas through the lens of Krampus, merging horror and holiday spirit. Laura and Esme review the 2015 film "Krampus," discussing its folklore origins, family dynamics, and the significance of mai...
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Episode 8
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1:22:02
The Substance review/ Esme re-tells of Anthony's sighting of a horse-man/Faun
12/13/24 Esme and Laura review The Substance movie. They relate the sequence of events in the movie and how the fear of aging and promise of a younger, beautiful, better version of a seasoned yet still beautiful celebrity can seduce them enough...
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Episode 7
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1:10:39
Fernando's Ouija/Witch board experience and haunting
Esme and Laura talk to Fernando Valdez, their guest for this special full true horror story episode where he talks about how growing up in Mexico, and his teenage years in Juchipila where he was introduced to a book of dark magic and the Ouija ...
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Episode 6
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1:10:51
Heretic review/ Claudia's sleep paralysis experience
11/20/24 Laura and Esme review the Heretic movie. They talk about the movie, what happened, what they would have done differently and yes, all the spoilers! They definitely speak about the ending and what they thought of it and how religion and...
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Episode 5
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1:02:54
Apartment 7A review/ Laura's creepy Vegas hotel room story
11/15/24 Esme and Laura review the Apartment 7A movie, prequel to Rosemary's baby! Recap and review of movie along with a few musings and fun facts about this movie and its predecessor. They also share a few thoughts about Las Vegas, The Luxor ...
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Episode 4
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51:30
Smile 2 review/ Late uncle bday visit experience
11/03/24 Laura and Esme review horror movie Smile 2. Plenty of spoilers as they talk about the twists and turns this movie brings! They mention some of the questions that left them puzzled and leave them feeling like they need a second watch of...
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Episode 3
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Terrifier 3 Review / Scary man with black hat guest experience
10/21/24 Laura and Esme review the Terrifier Part 3 movie ... and some of Art the clowns previous movies as well! They talk plenty about the movie itself, gory details that they have a love/hate relationship with and all the lingering questions...
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Episode 2
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1:13:34
Salem's Lot 2024 Review / Real Vampire experience
10/04/24 Laura and Esme review new Salem's Lot remake feature on MAX. They talk about the movie itself, details that stood out to them and parts they liked best! After the movie review they talk about a true and strange vampiric story that was ...
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Episode 1
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Welcome to Chicas Cucuy Podcast/Preview and Intro
Nice to meet you, everyone! This is a little intro by Esme and Laura to give you an idea of what our podcast will have in store for you. We are giving you a couple of examples of our favorite type of horror movies, also letting you know in adva...
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