Couch of the Dead

The Void (2016) is a cosmic horror nightmare packed with grotesque body horror, terrifying creatures, mysterious cults, and incredible practical effects! But is this underrated horror movie a hidden gem or just a confusing trip into madness? This week on the Couch of the Dead, Vanessa and Matt dive headfirst into The Void (2016), a disturbing supernatural horror film directed by Jeremy Gillespie a...

What happens when a gripping crime thriller meets a terrifying werewolf movie? You get THE CYCLE (2026)!This week on the Couch of the Dead, Vanessa and Matt are reviewing The Cycle, the 2026 horror film directed by Jordan Downey (ThanksKilling). Starring Deborah Ann Woll and Jeffrey Donovan, this movie takes a fascinating approach to werewolf horror, blending mystery, suspense, supernatural horror...

Is the original Carrie still the queen of horror, or has Mike Flanagan created a new version that deserves the crown? 🔥 This week on the Couch of the Dead, we're going head-to-head with two versions of one of the most iconic horror stories ever told! We're comparing the legendary 1976 horror classic Carrie, starring Sissy Spacek and Piper Laurie, with Mike Flanagan's new Carrie adaptation on Prim...

Welcome back to the Couch of the Dead, where Vanessa and Matt crack open a couple of creepy cocktails and talk horror movies! This week, we're heading to South Korea to review Colony (2026), a zombie horror movie that puts a fresh spin on the undead. But does this latest outbreak deliver something genuinely different, or are we just running from the same old zombies? Set inside a high-rise bui...

Is Other Mommy worth the hype? We headed to the theater to check out this supernatural horror movie starring Jessica Chastain, and we're breaking down what worked, what didn't, and whether this creepy new release lives up to expectations! Welcome back to the Couch of the Dead, where Vanessa and Matt review horror movies from the newest releases to hidden gems, cult classics, and everything...

Welcome back to the Couch of the Dead! This week, we're talking about JAKOB'S WIFE (2021), the vampire horror movie starring legendary horror icon Barbara Crampton. But before we get into the movie, we're recapping our wild adventure at New Jersey Horror Con, where we got to meet some incredible horror legends, including Barbara Crampton, Kristy Swanson, and Dee Wallace! We also share...

Welcome back to the Couch of the Dead! This week, Vanessa and Matt dive into Watch Me Sleep, a seriously obscure low-budget horror movie we found on Tubi. And let’s just say… sometimes you have to dig through a LOT of chaff to find the horror wheat. Watch Me Sleep has a creepy premise: after losing his mother, a troubled man pays to have a camera installed inside her coffin so he can keep watching...

Welcome back to the Couch of the Dead! This week, Vanessa and Matt are diving into Resident Evil (2026) for a full horror movie review! The newest Resident Evil movie takes the iconic video game franchise in a different direction, delivering a survival horror experience that feels less like a traditional video game adaptation and more like stepping directly into a survival horror game. But does th...

This week on the Couch of the Dead, Vanessa and Matt head into the Mojave Desert for The Seed (2021), a sci-fi body horror movie directed by Sam Walker. We break down The Seed's alien creature, body horror, practical effects, humor, characters, and plot, and talk about whether this bizarre creature feature delivers the kind of horror we were hoping for. Is The Seed genuinely creepy, intentiona...

This week on the Couch of the Dead, we're talking about one of the strangest and most unexpectedly entertaining horror movies of 2026: Buddy! Vanessa and Matt were so intrigued by the buzz surrounding this limited theatrical release that they went to see it TWICE, and now they're breaking down everything they loved, hated, laughed at, and couldn't stop thinking about. Buddy takes the i...

The doors to The Further are open again… but should they have stayed closed? This week on the Couch of the Dead , we're reviewing Insidious: Out of the Further , the sixth installment in the popular Insidious horror franchise. We talk about the movie's central concept, the characters, the connection to the previous Insidious films, and whether this latest chapter brings anything new to the...

Welcome back to the Couch of the Dead! This week, Vanessa and Matt dive into Watch Me Sleep, a seriously obscure low-budget horror movie we found on Tubi. And let’s just say… sometimes you have to dig through a LOT of chaff to find the horror wheat. Watch Me Sleep has a creepy premise: after losing his mother, a troubled man pays to have a camera installed inside her coffin so he can keep watching...

This week on the Couch of the Dead, we're heading deep into the woods with Sawtooth Mountain , a low-budget horror movie that mixes Bigfoot mythology, suspense, mystery, and plenty of questionable decisions. We break down the movie's story, characters, acting, directing, scares, and overall entertainment value while asking the big question: Is Sawtooth Mountain actually worth watching? We&...

This week on the Couch of the Dead, we're talking about Hellcat , a unique Shudder horror movie that puts us inside a moving camper with a mysterious infection, a suspicious hunter, and a whole lot of questions. We break down the movie's mystery, suspense, twists, werewolf mythology, characters, acting, directing, pacing, and ending, including one very unexpected werewolf surprise that def...

This week on the Couch of the Dead , we went to the theater for Eli Roth's Ice Cream Man, and this movie came loaded with blood, gore, possessed kids, and some seriously ridiculous kills. We break down the movie from beginning to end in this spoiler-filled review , talking about the story, characters, practical effects, creative death scenes, and the supernatural ice cream man at the center of...

This week on Couch of the Dead , we're reviewing Cold Storage (2026) , the sci-fi horror creature feature that may have slipped under the radar. Featuring Liam Neeson, Joe Keery, Georgina Campbell, and Sosie Bacon, the film follows a dangerous parasitic fungus that escapes containment and threatens to spread with terrifying consequences. We discuss the movie's strongest performances, the balance b...

This week on the Couch of the Dead, Vanessa and Matt review Ick (2024), the horror-comedy directed by Joseph Kahn that's packed with creature chaos, millennial nostalgia, early-2000s emo music, outrageous kills, and surprisingly sharp social satire. We break down the movie's unique creature design, practical effects vs. CGI, hilarious political commentary, memorable performances, and wheth...

This week on Couch of the Dead , we're reviewing the overlooked 2004 supernatural Western horror film Dead Birds . Join us as we discuss the film's Civil War setting, haunted plantation, terrifying creature designs, black magic, practical effects, memorable performances, and ambiguous ending. We debate whether this forgotten horror movie deserves cult classic status, share our category sco...

This week on Couch of the Dead , we're reviewing Evil Dead Burn (2026), the latest entry in one of horror's most iconic franchises. We discuss the film's brutal practical effects, over-the-top gore, new Deadites, story, performances, and how it compares to previous films like Evil Dead (2013) and Evil Dead Rise . We also talk franchise lore, memorable kills, what surprised us, and whet...

Some horror movies rely on jump scares. Others leave you feeling unsettled long after the credits roll. This week on Couch of the Dead , we're reviewing the 2017 Argentinian supernatural horror film Terrified (Aterrados) —a modern cult classic that delivers relentless tension, haunting imagery, and some of the creepiest paranormal moments in recent horror. We dive into the film's unique ta...

It's halftime for horror! In this special mid-year episode of Couch of the Dead, Matt and Vanessa rank every 2026 horror movie they've reviewed so far, from the biggest disappointments to their favorite films of the year. They revisit 13 new releases, compare their Top 10 lists, debate controversial picks, share spoiler-filled thoughts on movies like Backrooms, Hokum, Obsession, Undertone,...

Fresh out of the theater, we break down Leviticus, a supernatural horror film set in a small religious town where a ritual unleashes a disturbing entity. We dive into the film’s strong performances, its themes of fear and identity, and why its promising premise doesn’t quite stick the landing. With comparisons to It Follows and Smile , plus our final ratings, we give you the honest, unfiltered tak...

A feral woman is captured and wackiness ensues, of course! In this episode, Matt and Vanessa talk about this very obscured movie from 2011, The Woman, directed by Lucky McKee. Connect with us:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/couchofthedead/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/couchofthedead_podcastTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@couchofthedead_podcast

Some say this is the best sequel to a movie ever made! Have you seen this gem from 1990? Would you agree? We want to hear from you, so leave a comment and let us know! Also, don't forget to subscribe, like, and share! Thanks! Connect with us:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/couchofthedead/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/couchofthedead_podcastTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@couchofthedead_p...

Young YouTube filmmakers are taking over! Check out what all the big hype is all about. Join us while we try to dissect this brand new movie over some creepy cocktails. Stay until the end for a little bit of horror movie trivia. Huge shout out to Shawn and Hazleton Mazda for helping us purchase Vanessa's new shiny red Mazda! If you're in need of a new car, we highly recommend Shawn. He wil...