Rachel and Janet dig into The Girlfriend, a glossy true-crime/relationship thriller that asks how well we really know the person we love. We walk through the setup (spoiler-free), how the show balances romance, suspicion, and online sleuthing, and whether its interviews and evidence feel credible. We also talk pacing, soundtrack choices, and visual style—plus what it says about control, trust, and the algorithms that amplify drama. After a clear spoiler wall, we break down the final reveals and whether the last episode sticks the landing.

Rachel and Janet take a careful, respectful look at Monster: The Ed Gein Story—a true-crime retelling of the 1950s Wisconsin case that shaped American horror. We cover what the series focuses on (investigation timeline, rural isolation, and media myth-making), what it avoids, and how responsibly it treats victims and community. We also break down pacing, archival choices, and interview credibility, then talk about why Gein’s crimes echo through films like Psycho, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, and Silence of the Lambs—without glorifying the perpetrator. After a clear spoiler wall, we discuss the final episodes’ interpretations and where the storytelling lands.

Rachel and Janet dig into Black Rabbit, a shadowy thriller about secrets that won’t stay buried. We cover the opening hook (spoiler-free), how the mystery escalates, standout performances, and whether the tension actually pays off. Then we break down the directing, pacing, and use of sound and lighting to build dread, plus a quick chat about themes like guilt, grief, and the stories we tell ourselves. After a clear spoiler wall, we dissect the twists, the ending, and what it all means. Finally, we answer the only question that matters: Should you watch it?

Janet and Rachel dig into a tense drama where lies, loyalty, and self-preservation collide. They unpack how the script plants suspicion, which performances sell the double-crosses, and whether the twists feel earned or just shocking. Expect a spoiler-light talk on pacing, direction, color and score, plus their clear verdict: stream it, theater it, or skip it. Content notes: manipulation/gaslighting, infidelity, threats, brief violence.

Janet and Rachel tackle Weapons, a tense thriller that treats violence as both spectacle and critique. They break down the set-pieces, sound design, and editing, ask whether the film glorifies or interrogates brutality, and dig into the performances and pacing—especially a polarizing final act. Expect quick comparisons to similar titles, a spoiler-light strengths/weaknesses rundown, and their trademark verdict: stream it, theater it, or skip it. Content notes: frequent threat and on-screen violence (guns/knives), unsettling imagery, brief gore.

Janet and Rachel break down the nerve-racking stalker thriller Stalking Samantha, where anonymous DMs turn into real-world intrusions and every ping feels like a countdown. They dig into the lead performances, the film’s use of phones and security cams, the cat-and-mouse set pieces, and whether the twists play fair. Expect a candid chat about pacing (sustained tension vs. repetition), plausibility of the characters’ choices and police response, and how the ending reframes what came before.

They’ll flag light content notes (stalking, harassment, home invasion, threats, brief violence) and offer quick watch-alikes for fans of modern tech-thrillers. Finally, the verdict: stream it, theater it, or skip it—so you know exactly where Stalking Samantha lands.

• National Domestic Violence Hotline 📱 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text “START” to 88788 🌐 thehotline.org 24/7 confidential support for anyone experiencing domestic abuse or stalking.
• RAINN – Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network 📱 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) 🌐 rainn.org Nation’s largest anti–sexual violence organization; live chat available.
• Stalking Prevention, Awareness, and Resource Center (SPARC) 🌐 stalkingawareness.org Education, training, and resources specific to stalking victims.
• VictimConnect Resource Center 📱 1-855-4-VICTIM (1-855-484-2846) 🌐 victimconnect.org Hotline and online chat connecting victims to local services.
• StrongHearts Native Helpline (for Native American communities) 📱 1-844-7NATIVE (762-8483) 🌐 strongheartshelpline.org Culturally appropriate support for Native survivors of violence.
• Love Is Respect (for teens & young adults) 📱 1-866-331-9474 or text “LOVEIS” to 22522 🌐 loveisrespect.org Focus on healthy relationships, dating abuse, and stalking in youth.

• Canada – Assaulted Women’s Helpline 📱 1-866-863-0511 🌐 awhl.org
• UK – National Domestic Abuse Helpline (Refuge) 📱 0808-2000-247 🌐 nationaldahelpline.org.uk
• UK – Paladin National Stalking Advocacy Service 🌐 paladinservice.co.uk
• Australia – 1800RESPECT 📱 1800-737-732 🌐 1800respect.org.au
• International Directory 🌐 hotpeachpages.net A global directory of domestic violence hotlines and services in over 100 languages.

• Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) – ovc.ojp.gov (U.S. federal support and victim compensation programs)
• End Violence Against Women International (EVAWI) – evawintl.org (training, resources, and advocacy)
• National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) – nnedv.org (policy, safety planning, and resources for survivors)

⚠️ If in immediate danger, always call 911 (or your local emergency number).

Janet and Rachel wade into the haze of Smoke (2025), a slow-burn neo-noir where secrets drift and nothing is quite what it seems. They break down how the film uses atmosphere—lighting, sound design, and that ever-present fog—to build tension, and whether the performances and script pay it off. Expect a frank chat on pacing (purposeful slow burn or just slow?), the credibility of the twists, and an ending that may divide audiences. They’ll also flag light content notes, share “if you liked X, you’ll likely enjoy this” comparisons, and give their trademark verdict: stream it, theater it, or skip it. By the end, you’ll know if this thriller truly smolders or just leaves a trace of smoke.

In this episode of Should I Watch That?, Janet and Rachel dive into the heartfelt drama Together (2025). The film explores the messy, complicated beauty of human connection—how love, grief, and resilience collide when two people are forced to confront their past and imagine a shared future.

The hosts break down the movie’s emotional highs and lows, its performances, and whether the cinematic style matches the weight of its themes. Expect a mix of laughter, raw reactions, and thoughtful insights as they ask the all-important question: is Together a must-watch or a skip?