Gore And Grime Podcast Reviews

Overview Sting is a 2024 science fiction monster/creature-feature horror film written and directed by Australian filmmaker Kiah Roache-Turner ( Wyrmwood ). The film centers on a rebellious 12-year-old girl named Charlotte living in a rundown New York City apartment building. After discovering a mysterious, tiny spider that hatches from an alien egg, she keeps it as a secret pet and names it Sting....

Released theatrically by A24 , Y2K is an apocalyptic horror-comedy directed by Saturday Night Live alum Kyle Mooney (in his directorial debut) and co-written with Evan Winter. The film delivers a high-concept “what-if” scenario: What if the turn-of-the-millennium computer bug was actually real, totally catastrophic, and caused all technology to turn against humanity? Set entirely on New Year’s Eve...

Lowlifes (2024) is a Canadian horror-thriller directed by Tesh Guttikonda and Mitch Oliver, with a screenplay by Al Kaplan ( Terrifier 2 , Zombeavers ). Originally released as a Tubi Original, it quickly gained a strong word-of-mouth reputation in the horror community for completely flipping the classic “hixploitation” subgenre on its head. Think We’re the Millers meets The Texas Chain Saw Massacr...

* Last Ride (2026) Last Ride is a survival thriller released in February 2026 . Directed and written by Cinqué Lee (and executive produced by his brother, Spike Lee ), the film blends a “bottle movie” suspense setup with a nostalgic, Stand By Me -esque coming-of-age vibe. +1 Plot Overview Set in March 1982 , the story follows three American teenagers—Devin, Sid, and Jamie—on holiday in Vargøy, Nor...

The Reef: Stalked (2022) Directed by Andrew Traucki , this sequel to the 2010 cult favorite The Reef returns to the terrifyingly simple premise of “human vs. apex predator” in the open ocean. While the first film is often cited as one of the better shark movies of the 21st century for its use of real shark footage, Stalked attempts to blend that survival horror with a more personal story of trauma...

* Frenzy Moon (2025) is an indie werewolf horror film directed by Gregory Lamberson (known for Slime City and Guns of Eden ). It draws heavy inspiration from practical-effects classics like The Howling , An American Werewolf in London , and the cabin-in-the-woods paranoia of The Thing . +1 Release & Production * Release Date: The film premiered at the AMT Film Festival in NYC on October 31, 2025,...

Nazi Zombies (2025) This is a British independent horror film directed by Daniel Yates and produced by Louisa Warren (known for her work in the “Twisted Childhood” universe). * Plot: A group of friends practicing witchcraft near a WWII burial ground accidentally resurrect a squad of undead Nazi soldiers. * Cast: Tash Chant, Julia Quayle, Amber Olivia, and Grace Gallagher. * Where to Watch (UK): It...

Leprechaun: The Beginning (2025) The film Leprechaun: The Beginning , released in April 2025 , is an independent British horror film produced by ChampDog Films . It is important to note that this film is not an official installment of the long-running Leprechaun franchise starring Warwick Davis. Instead, it is a low-budget “mockbuster” that utilizes the public domain concept of a leprechaun. Relea...

He Sees You When You’re Sleeping (2024/2025) This title is a holiday-themed whodunnit/slasher directed by Charlie Steeds and written by David Lenik . While it had its initial festival and digital rollout in late 2024, it has continued to gain traction on horror platforms throughout 2025 . The Plot & Vibe The film follows Chester Van Buren (played by Lenik), who returns to his family’s mansion year...

I Know What You Did Last Christmas (2025) The title “I Know What You Did Last Christmas” is part of the recent wave of holiday-themed slashers and “Twisted Childhood” horror films that have been gaining traction in the indie scene. Movie Details * Release Year: 2025 * Genre: Holiday Slasher / Indie Horror * Premise: As the title suggests, it plays on the classic “unseen stalker” trope, transplanti...

Hippo’s Revenge is a 2025 UK indie horror/action film directed by Sam P. Green . It leans into that “nature-run-amok” subgenre, following a father and daughter who are trying to open a safari rescue in England when a group of poachers tries to steal a mother hippo and her calf. Naturally, the mother hippo doesn’t take too kindly to that, and chaos (and a fair bit of gore) ensues. Key Details * Dir...

* Rag Doll (2023) is a British supernatural horror film directed by Ben Ivory and produced by Proportion Productions. Synopsis The story follows a young girl named Crystal who moves into a new house with her mother, Chia, and her mother’s new partner. Crystal is struggling to adjust to her parents’ divorce and her mother’s new relationship. In the attic of their new home, they find a life-sized, c...

Cinderella’s Revenge (2024) If you are looking into the recent trend of “twisted” fairy tales, Cinderella’s Revenge is a prominent entry in the ITN Studios lineup. Directed by Andy Edwards and starring Lauren Staerck and Natasha Henstridge, it reimagines the classic story as a bloody slasher. The Plot The film follows the traditional beats—Cinderella is pushed to the breaking point by her evil ste...

* Coyotes is a 2025 comedy-horror thriller film about a family fighting for their lives while trapped in their Hollywood Hills home. The family faces a dual threat: an encroaching wildfire and a pack of intelligent, hostile coyotes led by a scar-faced alpha. +1 Key Details * Release Date: The movie had its world premiere at Fantastic Fest on September 20, 2025, followed by a theatrical release on...

It Feeds (2025) Overview It Feeds is a 2025 supernatural horror film that marks the first entry in a multi-picture deal between Production Shack and Black Fawn Films . The movie centers on a young girl who insists that a malevolent entity is lurking in the shadows of her home. Her mother, a clairvoyant, must navigate her own fractured reality to determine if the threat is a product of her daughter...

Ouija: A New Beginning (2025) The film serves as a modern entry in the supernatural horror subgenre, continuing the cinematic fascination with the infamous spirit board. Directed by Justin Price , this 2025 release attempts to breathe new life into the franchise with a focus on ancient ritualism rather than just the standard parlor-game scares. Plot Overview The story follows a group of friends wh...

* Hook (2025) is a British independent slasher film directed by Andrea M. Catinella. It follows the recent trend of reimagining classic public domain characters—specifically Captain James Hook from J.M. Barrie’s Peter and Wendy —as horror villains. +1 Production & Release * Release Date: April 11, 2025 * Director: Andrea M. Catinella * Writer: Harry Boxley * Cast: Keith Eyles (James Hook), Charlot...

The Wolf Man (stylized as Wolf Man ) was released in the United States on January 17, 2025 . Directed by Leigh Whannell (who also directed the 2020 reboot of The Invisible Man ), the film stars Christopher Abbott and Julia Garner . Unlike the 1941 original, this version focuses heavily on body horror and the psychological deterioration of the protagonist. Plot & Premise * The Setup: Blake (Abbott)...

Ratchet (2025) is an urban horror/slasher film directed by The Green Brothers (R. Saeed Green and Rasheed K. Green). After building a following with their series The Urbans , the duo moved into the horror genre with this feature-length project, which was filmed in Atlanta. Plot & Synopsis The story centers on a delusional loner who seeks out a voodoo concoction to exact revenge. * The Premise: Aft...

Spade (2025) is an action-crime film directed and produced by Jas Banks under his production banner, Foreign Productions . The film is part of a recent wave of independent genre cinema from Banks, who has been prolific in the 2024–2025 window. Here are the key details regarding the project: Production Details * Director/Producer: Jas Banks. * Release Year: 2025. * Genre: It is generally categorize...

The upcoming film The Arborist (2026) is shaping up to be a notable entry in the “eco-horror” or supernatural thriller subgenre. Following its production cycle through late 2025, it has gained traction for its atmospheric, slow-burn approach to horror. Core Details * Director: Andrew Mudge ( The Forgotten Kingdom ) * Starring: Lucy Walters ( Power ) and Will Lyman * Production/Distribution: Dark S...

The Woman in the Yard (2025) The Woman in the Yard is an upcoming psychological thriller directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, known for his work on Orphan and The Shallows . Produced by Blumhouse, the film stars Danielle Deadwyler, who also serves as an executive producer. Production & Style The film marks a return to the suspense-driven, high-concept horror that Blumhouse is known for. While specific...

Livestream (2025) The film Livestream (2025) is a contemporary techno-horror thriller that taps into the anxieties of the digital age, specifically the “always-on” nature of social media and the dark side of internet fame. Plot Overview The story typically centers on a popular content creator or influencer who, while broadcasting to thousands of live viewers, becomes trapped in a lethal game orche...

Death of a Unicorn is an upcoming dark comedy horror film produced by A24 . While it was filmed in mid-2023 under a SAG-AFTRA strike waiver, it is highly anticipated for a 2025 release . Movie Overview The film is the directorial debut of Alex Scharfman and is described as a genre-bending story involving a mythical creature and a family’s attempt to cover up an accident. * Plot: The story follows...

Heart Eyes is an upcoming slasher-comedy scheduled for a theatrical release on February 7, 2025 . Directed by Josh Ruben ( Werewolves Within ), the film blends romantic comedy tropes with a high-stakes horror premise centered around Valentine’s Day. The Plot The story follows two coworkers who find themselves trapped in their office on Valentine’s Night. They are hunted by “The Heart Eyes Killer,”...