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MOVIE REVIEWS

Short Takes: Ride Baby Ride

Short Takes: Ride Baby Ride

Reel Review: “Slasher House: Rebooted”

Reel Review: “Slasher House: Rebooted”

Mycho, the micro-budget magicians, are back with another entry in the "Slasher House" franchise — and "Rebooted" delivers the goods.
VOD Verdict: The Jessica Cabin (2022)

VOD Verdict: The Jessica Cabin (2022)

While it may not offer many frights, "The Jessica Cabin" is a haunting look at loneliness that shines with queer representation.
Tubi Tuesday: Maximum Shame (2010)

Tubi Tuesday: Maximum Shame (2010)

If 'not for everyone' was a movie, it would be the arthouse oddity "Maximum Shame" — but the right audience will enjoy this wild ride.
Reel Review: Skin Deep (2024)

Reel Review: Skin Deep (2024)

"Skin Deep" is a beautifully transcendent film that will leave you asking the question, if you could become somebody else, would you?
Reel Review: Amelia’s Children (2024)

Reel Review: Amelia’s Children (2024)

An entertaining oddity, "Amelia’s Children" doesn't quite overcome its many flaws, but it still manages to be a movie that must be seen.
Reel Review: The Invisible Fight (2024)

Reel Review: The Invisible Fight (2024)

A film that feels like it shouldn't work on paper, "The Invisible Fight" is a gem that combines discordant elements to make beautiful music.
Reel Review: Earworm (2024)

Reel Review: Earworm (2024)

"Earworm" leads with some strong performances and a concept that makes your skin crawl, but it can’t decide what type of film it wants to be.
Take Two Review: Stopmotion (2024)

Take Two Review: Stopmotion (2024)

One of the most affecting and jaw-droppingly original horror films I’ve seen in some time, "Stopmotion" demands to be seen.
Reel Review: Cold Meat (2024)

Reel Review: Cold Meat (2024)

An effectively chilling and unexpected tale of survival, "Cold Meat" will keep you on the edge of your seat, shivering with anticipation.
Tubi Tuesday: I Had a Bloody Good Time at House Harker (2016)

Tubi Tuesday: I Had a Bloody Good Time at House Harker (2016)

Sometimes, you just want to have a bloody good time; that's where a flawed but fun film like "House Harker" comes in to deliver the goods.
Reel Review: Stopmotion (2024)

Reel Review: Stopmotion (2024)

A disturbing and visually stunning stop at the crossroads of creation and obsession, "Stopmotion" delivers for fans of animation and horror.
Streaming Spotlight: Werewolves Within (2021)

Streaming Spotlight: Werewolves Within (2021)

"Werewolves Within" is clever and entertaining; with a great cast, it will keep you on the edge of your seat while also making you laugh. 
Reel Review: Baghead (2024)

Reel Review: Baghead (2024)

"Baghead" is a beautifully made film that does a lot right but fails to live up to its potential or fully deliver on its creepy premise.
Reel Review: Cellphone (2024)

Reel Review: Cellphone (2024)

Atmospheric and effectively scary at times, "Cellphone" is admirable in its attempt to defy expectations, even if it doesn't fully succeed.
Reel Review: Jurassic Triangle

Reel Review: Jurassic Triangle

We all love a good "so bad it's good" romp with ample silliness and bad CGI, but "Jurassic Triangle" is just plain bad — minus all the fun.
Love and Horror: After Midnight (2019)

Love and Horror: After Midnight (2019)

Long after the horror subsides, the hidden indie horror gem "After Midnight" warms the heart; it's exquisite horror with emotional heft.
Take Two Review: Midnight Peepshow

Take Two Review: Midnight Peepshow

Captivatingly vibrant, "Midnight Peepshow" takes you down a twisted rabbit hole of anthology horror interlinked with the dark web.
Tubi Tuesday: Fat Tuesday (2018)

Tubi Tuesday: Fat Tuesday (2018)

It's a day of celebration, and while the horror film "Fat Tuesday" isn't perfect, you have to admire the spirit and tenacity of this outing.
Reel Review: Alice and the Vampire Queen

Reel Review: Alice and the Vampire Queen

"Alice and the Vampire Queen" is a fun culinary concept, but poor choices and undercooked jokes left me feeling extra salty.

LISTS

Study This: Four Great Horror Films for Students

Study This: Four Great Horror Films for Students

Whether you're a student looking for light escapism or some truly terrifying and thought-provoking genre fare, we've got the best in class.
Horror Films That Deserved Oscar Nominations

Horror Films That Deserved Oscar Nominations

After recognizing Oscar-worthy genre talent in front of and behind the camera, let's look at ten horror films the Academy overlooked.
Horror Directors Who Deserved Oscar Nominations

Horror Directors Who Deserved Oscar Nominations

We've recognized Oscar-worthy genre talent in front of the camera; let's go behind the camera to look at snubbed visionary directors.
Love and Horror: 14 Bloody Romances

Love and Horror: 14 Bloody Romances

Romance isn't dead, but these 14 killer romantic horror movies will take your breath away, whether you watch solo or with someone special.
Horror Actors Who Deserved Oscar Nominations

Horror Actors Who Deserved Oscar Nominations

After highlighting women snubbed by the Academy, we're back with ten memorable male performances in horror worthy of Oscar recognition.
Horror Actresses Who Deserved Oscar Nominations

Horror Actresses Who Deserved Oscar Nominations

While everyone is talking about women snubbed by the Academy, we share ten remarkable genre performances that deserved Oscar recognition.
Triple Threat: Risk and Reward Horror

Triple Threat: Risk and Reward Horror

Want to elevate your horror game and raise the stakes on fun and frights? These films about high risk and reward are a sure bet.
The Four-Front of Horror: Horror Dramas

The Four-Front of Horror: Horror Dramas

Horror dramas, or arthouse, may be dismissed by horror purists, but they can be among the most harrowing and affecting films in the genre.
Balancing the Scales: Karmic Justice in Horror

Balancing the Scales: Karmic Justice in Horror

In horror, we often see innocent lives destroyed. But sometimes, we get the satisfaction of seeing real monsters get their karmic justice.
Five on it: Video Game Zombies

Five on it: Video Game Zombies

We pay homage to some great video game zombies that time may have forgotten but that still hold a special place in our geeky gamer hearts.
Best of the 90s: Teen Slashers

Best of the 90s: Teen Slashers

Thanks to horror master Wes Craven reviving the genre, the '90s were a sick time for rad teen slashers — many that are still da bomb today.
The Four-Front of Horror: Body Horror

The Four-Front of Horror: Body Horror

Past the glorious gore, body horror intelligently exposes the monstrous horrors of humanity, and vivisects our greatest fears.
Scream Kings: Twelve Titans of Terror

Scream Kings: Twelve Titans of Terror

Our beloved scream queens are horror royalty, but the genre's most memorable men — the iconic scream kings — deserve their flowers, too.
Around the World in 80 Films: Alaska and Hawaii

Around the World in 80 Films: Alaska and Hawaii

We conclude our exploration of worldwide horror by returning to America and visiting Alaska and Hawaii, the states outside the mainland.
The Four-Front of Horror: Magnetic Madmen

The Four-Front of Horror: Magnetic Madmen

We may be holding out for a hero, but these unhinged villains make our hearts skip a beat with their crazy but captivating screen presence.
10 Iconic Horror Movie Villains and What They Represent

10 Iconic Horror Movie Villains and What They Represent

The most iconic horror movie villains deliver thrills and chills, but they also cut much deeper to reflect collective fears and humanity.
What horror films are best for new genre enthusiasts?

What horror films are best for new genre enthusiasts?

If you're new to the genre or looking to strengthen your horror foundation, these fifteen films — new and old — are a great place to start.
Around the World in 80 Films: Canadian Horror

Around the World in 80 Films: Canadian Horror

As we near the end of our horror trip around the world, we visit our neighbor to the North to experience the best in Canadian horror.
Six Films That Scared Me Shitless

Six Films That Scared Me Shitless

Part of what makes horror so effective is how well it taps into deep-rooted trauma to scare you and, in some cases, scar you for life.
Eerie and Disturbing Moments in Non-Horror Cinema

Eerie and Disturbing Moments in Non-Horror Cinema

Great horror can always be found if you seek it out, and sometimes, the most horrific and haunting scenes lurk in films outside of the genre.

PODCASTS

Adventures in Movies: Look Before You Leap

Adventures in Movies: Look Before You Leap

Leap years are a strange phenomenon, and we celebrate by watching two incredibly weird films, "13/13/13" and "Amelia's Children".
Final Girl on 6th Ave: Poor Things (2023)

Final Girl on 6th Ave: Poor Things (2023)

One of the few genre-adjacent films to be embraced by the Academy, the critical darling "Poor Things" is both subversive and accessible.
Spookshow: Frankenstein (1931)

Spookshow: Frankenstein (1931)

One of the most influential horror classics, "Frankenstein" helped birth the age of Universal Monsters and still electrifies today.
Donna Tha Dead: Black is Beautiful (Black History Month)

Donna Tha Dead: Black is Beautiful (Black History Month)

Black History Month may be over, but it's always the right time to celebrate Black contributions to horror, cinema, and beyond.
Spookshow: The Lost Boys (1987)

Spookshow: The Lost Boys (1987)

Get lost with us as we celebrate 200 episodes and honor an essential 80s classic, "The Lost Boys" — because the Spookshow party never dies.
Creepy and Geeky: The Swinging Psycho Sixties

Creepy and Geeky: The Swinging Psycho Sixties

It's back to the 60s as we explore the road less traveled with a strange double feature: "The Psychopath" and "Angel, Angel, Down We Go".
Adventures in Movies: She’s Lost Control

Adventures in Movies: She’s Lost Control

We explore women coming undone — discussing a bewildering blast from the past, "Night of the Coba Woman", and a modern marvel, "Stopmotion".
Creepy and Geeky: Slasher Sequels

Creepy and Geeky: Slasher Sequels

Creepy and Geeky celebrates our return with a look back at the return of two slasher classics, "Slumber Party Massacre" and "Prom Night".
Another GD Horror Pod: Ben Roy

Another GD Horror Pod: Ben Roy

This week, we invite you to unlock the secrets of horror with the incomparable Denver-based comedian and musician Ben Roy.
Final Girl on 6th Ave: Swallow (2019)

Final Girl on 6th Ave: Swallow (2019)

Haley Bennett shines in "Swallow" — a disturbing but mesmerizing portrayal of mental health, obsession, and the struggle to regain control.
Adventures in Movies: Toxic and Erotic

Adventures in Movies: Toxic and Erotic

We unearth a couple of forgotten gems: The literary adaptation "The Lair of the White Worm" and the TV movie "No One Would Tell". 
Adventures in Movies: Fear the Unknown

Adventures in Movies: Fear the Unknown

We dive into the depths of the murky unknown to explore two unique new release horror films, "Gods of the Deep" and "Out of Darkness".
Spookshow: “Hellraiser: Deader” (2005)

Spookshow: “Hellraiser: Deader” (2005)

Perhaps we should have stopped long ago, but like the Cenobites, we are gluttons for punishment and return to discuss "Hellraiser: Deader".
Ominous Origins: Michelle Von Emster

Ominous Origins: Michelle Von Emster

Sharks get a bad rap, but they rarely kill humans. In the case of Michelle Von Emster, they may have been blamed for human malfeasance.
Another GD Horror Pod: Bomani J. Story

Another GD Horror Pod: Bomani J. Story

Gain insight into the making of a horror masterpiece and peek into the mind of the visionary creator, Bomani J. Story.
Adventures in Movies: Teen Slashers

Adventures in Movies: Teen Slashers

However you slice it, teen slashers will always be a horror staple — from 80s cult classics to modern reinventions like "Departing Seniors".
Spookshow: A Clockwork Orange (1971)

Spookshow: A Clockwork Orange (1971)

A controversial but important and thought-provoking adaptation of a counter-culture classic, "A Clockwork Orange" has stood the test of time.
Adventures in Movies: Let’s Dance

Adventures in Movies: Let’s Dance

We discuss a couple of standout documentaries from Slamdance and Sundance about a pro wrestling tour and The Church of Satan.
Cheer and Loathing: Repossessed (Exorcist and FNaF)

Cheer and Loathing: Repossessed (Exorcist and FNaF)

What possessed us to talk about "The Exorcist: Believer" and "Five Nights at Freddy's"? I think it's clear the devil made us do it.
Final Girl on 6th Ave: Sundance 2024

Final Girl on 6th Ave: Sundance 2024

We return from Sundance 2024 with a bounty of upcoming films across multiple genres that made us stand up and take notice.

HORROR FICTION

Book Review: Question Not My Salt (2024)

Book Review: Question Not My Salt (2024)

Billed as a horrific and gruesome horror story, "Question Not My Salt" felt far too tame and under seasoned for my tastes.
Now Read This: First Light (2024)

Now Read This: First Light (2024)

Liz Kerin returns with “First Light” — the hotly anticipated sequel to “Night’s Edge” — a riveting and powerful new take on vampire tropes.
Now Read This: Mouth (Joshua Hull)

Now Read This: Mouth (Joshua Hull)

Entertaining and wonderfully constructed, Joshua Hull's must-read novella "Mouth" is a captivating love letter to classic horror.
Now Read This: Monsters We Have Made (2024)

Now Read This: Monsters We Have Made (2024)

Inspired by real-life horror, "Monsters We Have Made" explores the limits of love and the power stories have to shape our realities.
Now Read This: Next Of Kin (Elton Skelter)

Now Read This: Next Of Kin (Elton Skelter)

The dark and thrilling queer romance "Next of Kin" is the latest must-read from the master of wickedly satisfying endings Elton Skelter.
Top 5 Most Disturbing Junji Ito Tales

Top 5 Most Disturbing Junji Ito Tales

A master of disturbing and body horror, Junji Ito's twisted tales are unforgettable, and these five standouts will shake you to your core.
Now Read This: The Bedmakers

Now Read This: The Bedmakers

Chad Lutke and John Boden play with our emotions, pull on our heartstrings, and deliver the thrills in the amazing story "The Bedmakers".
Fiction Friday: The Devil’s Backbone

Fiction Friday: The Devil’s Backbone

A collection of Appalachian horror stories from a trio of talented writers, "The Devil's Backbone" is uneven but far from uninteresting.
Now Read This: Faith of Dawn

Now Read This: Faith of Dawn

Gory and disturbing, with points for originality, "Faith of Dawn" is a strange, suspenseful story aimed at fans of folk horror.
Love and Horror: 14 Bloody Romances

Love and Horror: 14 Bloody Romances

Romance isn't dead, but these 14 killer romantic horror movies will take your breath away, whether you watch solo or with someone special.
Now Read This: Islands of Time

Now Read This: Islands of Time

Each tale in "Islands of Time" is a brilliantly crafted emotional journey, exploring aspects of real life using surrealistic elements.
Now Read This: Bloodlines (Anthology)

Now Read This: Bloodlines (Anthology)

"Bloodlines" is not just any horror anthology but a thrilling journey into other periods, dimensions, and alternate universes.
Now Read This: Somna Issue #1

Now Read This: Somna Issue #1

"Somna" from Becky Cloonan and Tula Lotay lives up to the hype — a gorgeous blend of creeping terror and haunting folk horror.
Fiction Friday: Paradise Of The Wolf

Fiction Friday: Paradise Of The Wolf

The werewolf horror crime thriller "Paradise of the Wolf" is an original piece of out-of-the-box creativity and an intriguing debut.
Fiction Friday: The Dead Take the A Train

Fiction Friday: The Dead Take the A Train

"The Dead Take the A Train" is a thoughtful, well-crafted, and fun read for anyone who loves dark fantasy, horror, and some weird stuff.
Now Read This: The Serpent and the Wings of Night (2023)

Now Read This: The Serpent and the Wings of Night (2023)

With a multi-layered and suspenseful plot and dark atmosphere, "The Serpent and the Wings of Night" is a gripping page-turner.
Fiction Friday: These Things Linger (Dan Franklin)

Fiction Friday: These Things Linger (Dan Franklin)

"These Things Linger" by Dan Franklin cleverly conjures a new type of ghost story that's compelling, fresh, and unexpected.
Reading the King: Gerald’s Game (1992)

Reading the King: Gerald’s Game (1992)

One of King's most harrowing novels, "Gerald's Game" is a cerebral, contained thriller that's absolutely devastating in its simplicity.
Reading the King: IT

Reading the King: IT

Though problematic and overly long, Stephen King's "IT" stands the test of time thanks to its compelling villain and powerful protagonists.
Reading the King: Salem’s Lot (1975)

Reading the King: Salem’s Lot (1975)

Filled with wonderful characters and brooding foreshadowing, "Salem’s Lot" still terrifies some forty-eight years after its first publication.

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