Ghouls Next Door

Obsession is an insidiously terrifying new horror film that follows Bear after he makes an ill-advised, harmful, and desperate wish for his crush, Nikki, to love him more than anything else in the world. Obsession is timely and unsettlingly so, confronting current-day horrors around the male loneliness epidemic and the ways young men are weaponizing their existence against women.

The Menu is a brilliant, vicious critique of celebrity chef culture. The dark comedy film confronts the absurdity around elite fine dining experiences that have taken the “love out of eating.”

Opus , the debut film of director and former music journalist, Mark Anthony Green intends to critique cultural criticism, celebrity obsession, and the hierarchy of fame.  There’s a level of anticipation with Green at the helm, an expectation of truths revealed, insider knowledge shared and no-holds-barred. However, while the film is pretty to look at and has some of the most insane moments of body...

They Will Kill You is a punchy, gory, and brilliant mess. It was delightfully unexpected, and while at times it certainly feels like “John Wick but with a Badass Black Woman,” that’s not a negative! It is a relentless assault of silly world-building and over-the-top body gore. 

Ready or Not 2: Here I Come is a punchy, gore-filled and brutal sequel to a beloved horror classic. After surviving a night of torment at the hands of her brand-new wealthy in-laws, Grace is once again confronted by the sinister, evil antics of the elite as they hunt her down. Only this time, she’s not the only victim as her “emergency contract” and previously forgotten sister, Faith, has been cha...

SGJ has a knack for transforming folkloric monsters we’ve grown accustomed to, twisting them into a new, sympathetic, and terrifying creature; something entirely of his own making. He did this in Mongrels, the sometimes funny, most often dark, familial story about werewolves and ancestry (and one of my favorite SGJ novels). He’s done it again in The Buffalo Hunter Hunter, now with vampires.

Tananarive Due seamlessly weaves vivid, realistic characters with powerful historical influences. True blue horror with high body counts, pulling no punches, and yet with immense care and consideration for her readers, Due is a brilliant storyteller. gabe reviews two of her books, their blend of horror and reality, and how it leaves them wanting more, more, more! Kae shares about Due’s life, famil...

Kpop Demon Hunters is a magical, vibrant, and gut punching animated film with catchy, thought provoking songs, beloved pop stars, and a lot of character growth. The musical has become a cultural phenomena, taking the charts and our hearts by storm. Ghouls explore the hunters' battle to not only seal the honmoon but the wounds of their trauma and the world’s around them too.

As quirky and charming as Dandadan is on the surface, full of bright color, relatable young protagonists navigating first love and their growing bodies, wacky alien creatures and exciting fight sequences, Dandadan has a brilliant knack for knocking its viewers off their feet with unjarring and upsetting backstories. Dandadan is not always an easy watch. While there is constant, excessive stripping...

Robert Kirkman's brutal and challenging comic, now adapted into a animated series, is an emotional exploration of legacy and the power of love. Debuting a special episode of *Boos Next Door*, hosts Isaiah Luck and Mike Levitt are joined by regular ghoul, June Bethea to discuss this complex show. Is there something beneath all that blood, gore, and trauma?

Seoul Station, a prequel to the beloved South Korean zombie horror film Train to Busan, tells a harrowing story of a zombie outbreak affecting a particularly vulnerable population: the homeless who've taken refuge in Seoul Station. Ghouls dive into this animated film, which features a very overt message that effectively spells out an unexpected story.

REC is a clever zombie film that follows people trapped in an apartment building. While trying to survive and get to the bottom of this quarantine, our protagonists fight to record the horrors around them. Joined by regular guest, Wi-Moto Nyoka (Dusky Projects), Ghouls discuss the unique villain, found footage horrors, and other faves.

Jeff Barnaby's Blood Quantum is a relentless, gory zombie film with an interesting twist. This film pulls no punches and through the anti-hero Lysol, we get to see that generational trauma, anger and resolve acted out in vengeance and graphic horror. Ghouls revisit one of their all time favorite horror films that turns the classic monster, zombie, into a harsh history lesson.

ZOM100 is a quirky show set during the zombie apocalypse that encourages viewers to take advantage of the time we have left. When our jobs under the oppressive systems of capitalism have already turned us into zombies, flesh eating monsters can feel like a fresh start and a good excuse to start living. Joined by the Boos Next Door (Mike Levitt & Isaiah Luck), Ghouls talk about the charmingly p...

All of U s Are Dead is a compelling and emotionally charged TV series about a zombie outbreak at a high school in South Korea. The zombies cause chaos, but the true horrors, as always, are the many ways society fails these kids. Ghouls discuss the parts they love of the show, what they hope to see in a season 2, and how this show differs from other zombie media. No one is coming to save us, so we...

28 Years Later is a wild, emotional ride exploring the complications of growing up in the midst of an apocalypse. Garland and Boyle return to the series, offering a vibrant and creative story where even amongst decades of death, the loss of a loved one still hits hard. Ghouls are joined by fellow podcaster, Erick Barragan of Cinepamina to discuss the highs, lows and very many choices made in this...

Until Dawn is a wild time-loop slasher film inspired by the game. Ghouls invite their good friend and fellow gamer, June Bethea to talk about the ways the film exceeded their expectations and where it needed work. Perhaps this film could've been called literally anything else? We discuss the director's short film successes and our favorite parts about the game (QTEs, 1000s of script pages,...

With delightfully absurd gore and entertaining banter, Clown in a Cornfield , is a fun summertime slasher. It offers a pleasant, somewhat unexpected twist, some truly bizarre characters and as always beloved in the slasher genre, teen angst. 

Black Mirror’s Joan is Awful is a cautionary tale of our dangerous future in the shadow of hyper-surveillance, deep-fakes, and AI ownership. Joan is Awful explores the horrors of accepting shady terms and conditions. The Ghouls unpack the ways that AI and Data Mining are horrifying even now.

Common People is a particularly heartbreaking episode as it feels so much like our lives now. A sharp criticism of our healthcare system, subscription services, and capitalism, Common People pulls no punches despite being housed on the predatory subscription system, Netflix.

Companion is a seamlessly hilarious sci-fi romantic comedy that freshly examines power dynamics in artificial intelligence relationships. Ripe with refreshing and quick twists, the film leaves little room for questions and instead guides us through a bloody tale of deprogramming and toxic relationships.

Mickey 17 is an entertaining science fiction film that distills the fearful future of unchecked capitalism into a heartfelt, comedic romp. The Ghouls discuss what Mickey 17 gets right about Elon Musk’s Mars plan, our likely dystopian future after a second Trump Presidency, the reality of human cloning, and the horrors of climate change. How close are we to Bong Joon-ho’s dystopian space odyssey?

The Ghouls explore the revolutionary impact of Wicked in 2025. We dissect how Cynthia Erivo's Black Elphaba transforms the green-skinned witch's journey into a searing commentary on race, while simultaneously exposing the musical's chilling political prophecies. From "Defying Gravity" as a representation anthem to the Wizard's propaganda machine mirroring today's poli...

Ryan Coogler’s Sinners feels like two movies in one and both are phenomenal pieces of media. At once a beautiful, heartbreaking, and emotional depiction of Jim Crow era America and a charming, hilarious, and horrific exploration of faith, culture, and folklore. Ghouls unpack their takeaways from a film ripe with meaning and impact diving into the intersectionality, intentionality, and fantastical...

Severance has given us one of the most nuanced examinations of identity, consciousness, and labor rights in recent television. The Ghouls dissect Severance Season 2's brilliant dual commentary: the fight for innie personhood alongside corporate America's modern "Sunken Place" for Black professionals. From Helly's rebellion to Milchick's blackface paintings, Apple TV's...