Sunday, May 31, 2026

The Rules for Surviving Horror Movies vs. Drag Princess

Your Champion
The Rules for Surviving Horror Movies
(Scream)

VS

Your Challenger
Drag Princess
(To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar)

The Case for The Rules for Surviving Horror Movies (1):
In this iconic scene, Randy (Jamie Kennedy) lays out what you need to do to make it to the end of a horror movie.

The Case for Drag Princess:
Angry at being called a boy in a dress, Chi-Chi (John Leguizamo) starts to leave but is mollified when Vita (Patrick Swayze) deigns her a 'drag princess' instead.


The Score:  The Rules for Surviving Horror Movies 9, Drag Princess 6

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Thursday, May 28, 2026

Civilized vs. The Rules for Surviving Horror Movies

Your Champion
Civilized
(Gremlins 2: The New Batch)

VS

Your Challenger
The Rules for Surviving Horror Movies
(Scream)

The Case for Civilized (1):
"I mean, take a look at this fellow here.  Now was that civilized?  No, clearly not!  Fun, but in no sense civilized."

The Case for The Rules for Surviving Horror Movies:
In this iconic scene, Randy (Jamie Kennedy) lays out what you need to do to make it to the end of a horror movie.


The Score:  The Rules for Surviving Horror Movies 11, Civilized 2

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Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Hodunk Podunk vs. Civilized

Your Champion
Hodunk Podunk
(Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight)

VS

Your Challenger
Civilized
(Gremlins 2: The New Batch)

The Case for Hodunk Podunk (1):
The Collector (Billy Zane) gets tired of playing nice.

The Case for Civilized:
"I mean, take a look at this fellow here.  Now was that civilized?  No, clearly not!  Fun, but in no sense civilized."


The Score:  Civilized 8, Hodunk Podunk 6

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Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Sex Machine vs. Hodunk Podunk

Your Champion
Sex Machine
(From Dusk Till Dawn)

VS

Your Challenger
Hodunk Podunk
(Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight)

The Case for Sex Machine (1):
Sex Machine (Tom Savini) shows off his weapon.

The Case for Hodunk Podunk:
The Collector (Billy Zane) gets tired of playing nice.


The Score: Hodunk Podunk 9, Sex Machine 7

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Monday, May 25, 2026

Echuta vs. Sex Machine

Your Champion
Echuta
(Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back)

VS

Your Challenger
Sex Machine
(From Dusk Till Dawn)

The Case for Echuta (1):
"How rude!"

The Case for Sex Machine:
Sex Machine (Tom Savini) shows off his weapon.


The Score: Sex Machine 7, Echuta 5

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Thursday, May 14, 2026

They Have Weapons vs. Echuta

Your Champion
They Have Weapons
(Critters)

VS

Your Challenger
Echuta
(Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back)

The Case for They Have Weapons (2):
Never underestimate your enemy...

The Case for Echuta:
"How rude!"


The Score:  Echuta 6, They Have Weapons 4

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026

They Have Weapons vs. Mister Cellophane

Your Champion
They Have Weapons
(Critters)

VS

Your Challenger
Mister Cellophane
(Chicago)

The Case for They Have Weapons (1):
Never underestimate your enemy...

The Case for Mister Cellophane:
"A human being's made of more than air.... with all that bulk, you're bound to see him there..."


The Score: They Have Weapons 7, Mister Cellophane 5

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Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Fighting the Beast vs. They Have Weapons

Your Champion
Fighting the Beast
(Kung Fu Hustle)

VS

Your Challenger
They Have Weapons
(Critters)

The Case for Fighting the Beast (1):
The Landlord and Landlady (Yuen Wah and Yuen Qiu) arrive at the Axe Gang hideout to put an end to Brother Sum (Danny Chan Kwok-kwan), but find themselves instead facing off against the Beast (Leung Siu-Lung).

The Case for They Have Weapons:
Never underestimate your enemy...


The Score: They Have Weapons 6, Fighting the Beast 4

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Monday, May 11, 2026

Finishing the Game vs. Fighting the Beast

Your Champion
Finishing the Game
(Jumanji)

VS

Your Challenger
Fighting the Beast
(Kung Fu Hustle)

The Case for Finishing the Game (3):
A lucky dice roll helps Alan (Robin Williams) reach the end of Jumanji, sending him and Sarah (Bonnie Hunt) back into the past.

The Case for Fighting the Beast:
The Landlord and Landlady (Yuen Wah and Yuen Qiu) arrive at the Axe Gang hideout to put an end to Brother Sum (Danny Chan Kwok-kwan), but find themselves instead facing off against the Beast (Leung Siu-Lung) instead.


The Score: Fighting the Beast 6, Finishing the Game 5

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Sunday, May 10, 2026

Finishing the Game vs. Elevator Retreat

Your Champion
Finishing the Game
(Jumanji)

VS

Your Challenger
Elevator Retreat
(The Nice Guys)

The Case for Finishing the Game (2):
A lucky dice roll helps Alan (Robin Williams) reach the end of Jumanji, sending him and Sarah (Bonnie Hunt) back into the past.

The Case for Elevator Retreat:
Jack (Russell Crowe) and Holland (Ryan Gosling) wisely turn around upon exiting their elevator.


The Score: Finishing the Game 8, Elevator Retreat 4

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Thursday, May 7, 2026

Finishing the Game vs. Animality Battle

Your Champion
Finishing the Game
(Jumanji)

VS

Your Challenger
Animality Battle
(Mortal Kombat: Annihilation)

The Case for Finishing the Game (1):
A lucky dice roll helps Alan (Robin Williams) reach the end of Jumanji, sending him and Sarah (Bonnie Hunt) back into the past.

The Case for Animality Battle:
Liu Kang (Robin Shou) faces off against Shao Kahn (Brian Thompson), with both transforming into their animality forms as Liu tries to save the Earthrealm.


The Score: Finishing the Game 8, Animality Battle 6

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026

The Monster Attacks vs. Finishing the Game

Your Champion
The Monster Attacks
(The Host)

VS

Your Challenger
Finishing the Game
(Jumanji)

The Case for The Monster Attacks (1):
Park (Song Kang-ho) and others find themselves running for their lives as a mysterious monster terrorizes the area.

The Case for Finishing the Game:
A lucky dice roll helps Alan (Robin Williams) reach the end of Jumanji, sending him and Sarah (Bonnie Hunt) back into the past.


The Score: Finishing the Game 9, The Monster Attacks 3

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Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Ice Cream Mystery vs. The Monster Attacks

Your Champion
Ice Cream Mystery
(The Ringer)

VS

Your Challenger
The Monster Attacks
(The Host)

The Case for Ice Cream Mystery (1):
If you watch carefully, you can see Johnny Knoxville break character.

The Case for The Monster Attacks:
Park (Song Kang-ho) and others find themselves running for their lives as a mysterious monster terrorizes the area.


The Score:  The Monster Attacks 9, Ice Cream Mystery 5

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Monday, May 4, 2026

Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now vs. Ice Cream Mystery

Your Champion
Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now
(The Skeleton Twins)

VS

Your Challenger
Ice Cream Mystery
(The Ringer)

The Case for Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now (1):
Milo (Bill Hader) annoys his sister Maggie (Kristen Wiig) into a good mood, as only a sibling can.

The Case for Ice Cream Mystery:
If you watch carefully, you can see Johnny Knoxville break character.


The Score: Ice Cream Mystery 7, Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now 5

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Sunday, May 3, 2026

Gird Your Loins vs. Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now

Your Champion
Gird Your Loins
(The Devil Wears Prada)

VS

Your Challenger
Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now
(The Skeleton Twins)

The Case for Gird Your Loins (1):
An iconic line in preparation of an iconic entrance.

The Case for Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now:
Milo (Bill Hader) annoys his sister Maggie (Kristen Wiig) into a good mood, as only a sibling can.


The Score: Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now 9, Gird Your Loins 3

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I Lied to You vs. Baraka Battle

Your Champion I Lied to You ( Sinners ) VS Your Challenger Baraka Battle ( Mortal Kombat II ) The Case for I Lied to You (1) : "Blues w...