After The Scream with Chris & Jess

Is Eli Roth’s Ice Cream Man a killer horror movie—or a great idea that never quite comes together? On this episode of After the Scream , Chris & Jess review Eli Roth’s Ice Cream Man and break down what worked, what didn’t, and why this one ultimately missed the mark for us . We talk about the movie’s gory kills, bright and colorful visual style, acting, the young characters, dialogue, story st...

Is Buddy one of the strangest horror movies of the year? We think so — and that's exactly why we had a lot to talk about! In this episode of After the Scream with Chris & Jess , we review Buddy , the new horror comedy that takes the innocent world of classic ’90s children’s television and turns it into something seriously disturbing. We talk about what makes Buddy different, including the fasc...

In this episode of After the Scream , Chris takes on Evil Dead Burn and asks a bigger question: Can a horror movie survive on horror alone? The kills are brutal. The gore is fantastic. The practical effects deliver. And the movie's fast, chaotic editing and camera work bring a kinetic energy that feels right at home in the Evil Dead franchise. But there's a problem: I didn't really care about the...

Nightborn (2026) is a dark and disturbing Finnish horror film that takes the fears of new motherhood and turns them into something truly terrifying. In this episode, we talk about Nightborn—what we liked, what worked for us, and some of the things that really stood out. We dive into the film’s themes of motherhood, postpartum depression, maternal anxiety, accepting your child, Mother Nature, folkl...

Send us Fan Mail Take a ride into the darkness with us as we review Passenger (2026) , the latest supernatural horror film from André Øvredal ( The Autopsy of Jane Doe , Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark ). A light spoiler review, Chris and Jess discuss what the film gets right—from its creepy atmosphere, haunting visuals, and strong direction—to where it falls short with a script that doesn't qui...

Send us Fan Mail Leviticus might be one of the boldest horror films of the year—but is it actually scary? In this spoiler-free review, I break down why Leviticus is much more than a traditional horror movie. Directed by Adrian Chiarella, this slow-burn psychological horror explores love, desire, religion, repression, and identity through one of the most original horror concepts in recent years. I...

Send us Fan Mail Eli Roth's Ice Cream Man has finally dropped its first trailer, and this thing looks absolutely insane. In this reaction and breakdown, we take a look at the new trailer for Ice Cream Man , Eli Roth's upcoming horror film that turns a childhood staple into pure nightmare fuel. Between the creepy ice cream truck, the over-the-top violence, and an army of murderous kids, t...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of After the Scream, we're reviewing The Backrooms, the feature film debut from Kane Parsons. Based on the viral internet phenomenon, The Backrooms takes viewers into a surreal labyrinth of liminal spaces, distorted memories, psychological horror, and nightmare-like imagery. While some viewers may love its unsettling atmosphere, dreamlike storytelling, and emo...

Send us Fan Mail Chris from After the Scream reviews Exit 8 , the new psychological horror film based on the viral Japanese indie horror game. This isn’t your traditional horror movie filled with jump scares and nonstop gore. Exit 8 is a slow, tense, atmospheric horror that forces you to pay attention to every detail. In this review, Chris breaks down why Exit 8 feels almost interactive, how the r...

Send us Fan Mail Curry Barker’s Obsession completely caught us off guard. This is easily one of our favorite horror films of the year and one of the most intense indie horror experiences we’ve had in a long time. From the unpredictable jump scares, disturbing atmosphere, incredible sound design, and raw emotional tension, this movie kept us uncomfortable from beginning to end. Curry Barker deliver...

Send us Fan Mail Is Hokum actually one of the best horror movies of the year… or just all atmosphere and no story? Chris and Jess break down the latest horror release starring Adam Scott, diving into the film’s creepy atmosphere, slow-burn tension, confusing narrative, and why the character work left us completely disconnected. While the movie looks great and builds some solid unease, we couldn’t...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we break down Lee Cronin's The Mummy and why it feels so off from what you’d expect. Instead of a traditional mummy movie built around mythology and curses, this leans heavily into possession horror, feeling closer to films like Evil Dead Rise and The Exorcist.  We talk about how the movie focuses more on being gross and uncomfortable than on actually being s...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of After the Scream , I review Faces of Death (2026) —a film I didn’t expect to like, but ended up finding surprisingly effective.  Directed by Daniel Goldhaber and co-written with Isa Mazzei, the film stars Barbie Ferreira, Dacre Montgomery, and Charli XCX, and follows a content moderator who begins uncovering disturbing videos tied to the infamous 1978 original. ...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with filmmakers Brian Hanson and Charles Bunch , the creators behind the Syfy horror film The Bunker. They take us inside the making of their film, from the early concept to the harsh realities of bringing an indie horror project to life. We dive into the challenges of independent filmmaking, the creative and logistical hurdles they faced, and how they...

Send us Fan Mail Chris and Jess review Ready or Not 2 —the sequel nobody asked for… but one we actually had a blast with.  With Samara Weaving back and absolutely killing it again, plus the original directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett returning alongside writers Guy Busick and R. Christopher Murphy, this sequel keeps the same chaotic energy—even if the story didn’t really need to con...

Send us Fan Mail In this review of Dolly , I break down why this gritty, grindhouse slasher worked so well for me. With strong Texas Chain Saw Massacre vibes, a disturbing new killer, and a raw 1970s-style aesthetic, this film feels like a throwback to when horror was simple, brutal, and effective. I talk about what makes Dolly stand out—from its uncomfortable atmosphere and practical gore to its...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of After the Scream , we break down Maggie Gyllenhaal’s The Bride! — and let’s just say… we did not walk out feeling the same way. Set in a stylized, gothic 1930s Chicago, the film follows Frankenstein’s Monster (Christian Bale) as he convinces a scientist to resurrect a murdered woman ( Jessie Buckley ) as his companion. But when the Bride awakens with her own wil...

Send us Fan Mail SCREAM 7 REVIEW | Nostalgia vs Substance? Is the Satire Still There? Chris and Jess are divided. In this episode of After the Scream , we break down Scream 7 and the big question surrounding the franchise right now — is it still sharp satire, or has it become the very thing it used to mock? Jess felt the nostalgia worked. The callbacks, the legacy energy, and the return to familia...

Send us Fan Mail In this review of Cold Storage (2026) , we break down the new horror-comedy starring Liam Neeson and Joe Keery and ask a bigger question: Do horror comedies actually work? Cold Storage follows two night-shift employees trapped inside a self-storage facility after a decades-old government experiment — a fast-mutating parasitic fungus — escapes containment. What starts as strange al...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we sit down with filmmaker, writer, director, and producer Trent Duncan to talk about his latest film, Axes and Os , dropping on Amazon and Apple this weekend. From crafting a Valentine’s Day horror film to creating a Galentine’s film project, Trent breaks down how he essentially made two films from one bold concept.  As a film professor, he gives us a full-on mastercla...

Send us Fan Mail In this review of The Strangers: Chapter 3, we’re split. Jess enjoyed it, while I didn’t connect as much. The film has some strong, brutal moments , solid performances, and is shot really well, but messy writing, pacing issues, and unnecessary story choices hold it back.  It leans into a darker, more twisted relationship angle that works in moments but doesn’t feel needed overall....

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of After the Scream, I break down Sam Raimi’s latest film, Send Help — a wild, darkly funny survival thriller that blends horror and comedy in a way only Raimi can pull off. I talk about the great acting by Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien , the movieis well-shot cinematography, and the tense power struggle between the two leads that kept me unsure who to root for....

Send us Fan Mail Osgood Perkins is one of the most divisive voices in modern horror — and that’s exactly why we had to talk about him. In this episode, Chris and Jess break down why Perkins’ films feel so different from everything else in the genre. From The Blackcoat’s Daughter to I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House , Longlegs , and The Keeper , his movies trade jump scares for atmosphe...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of After the Scream with Chris & Jess , we dive into The Keeper , a slow-burn, atmospheric horror film that sparked a very different reaction between the two of us. Chris really connected with this one. It’s a quiet, thoughtful, and emotionally heavy film that leans more into mood and meaning than jump scares. Jess, on the other hand, didn’t feel the same way,...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of After the Scream with Chris & Jess , I break down one of the more surprising HORROR films to come along recently . It’s creepy, intense, and genuinely scary at times—while also clearly pulling inspiration from some truly iconic horror and sci-fi films . I talk about what works, what doesn’t, and why certain moments really got under my skin. From the tension...