Gore And Grime Podcast Reviews

The Boogeyman (2023) Directed by Rob Savage and based on the 1973 short story by Stephen King , this supernatural horror film transitioned from a planned streaming release to a theatrical run after strong test screenings. Plot Overview The story follows high school student Sadie Harper and her younger sister Sawyer, who are reeling from the recent death of their mother. Their father, Will, a thera...

The Bayou (2025) is a survival horror-thriller released on February 21, 2025 , by Vertical Entertainment. The film explores the “creature feature” subgenre with a plot centered on college graduates who crash-land in the Louisiana wetlands. Key Movie Details * Director: Taneli Mustonen and Brad Watson. * Writers: Gavin Cosmo Mehrtens and Ashley Holberry. * Runtime: 1 hour 27 minutes. * Premise: The...

Elf in the Hood (2024) is a low-budget Christmas horror-comedy directed by Jamaal Burden , who also helmed the 2018 film Elves . It follows the “killer doll” trope popularized by franchises like Chucky and Puppet Master , but with a gritty, urban-slasher spin. Synopsis The story follows a couple, Malik and Jada, who are struggling with a debt owed to a dangerous drug dealer. They discover a myster...

Shark Terror is a 2025 survival horror film produced by The Asylum . The plot centers on a young woman who washes ashore after falling overboard during a cruise; she finds herself injured and stalked by sharks while her mother launches a desperate search to find her. Production & Release * Director: Mario N. Bonassin. * Writer: Ryan Ebert. * US Release Date: July 11, 2025. * Runtime: Approximately...

Released on January 25, 2025, Mouse of Horrors is a British independent slasher directed by Brendan Petrizzo. It is one of the many horror projects that emerged following the 1928 Steamboat Willie version of Mickey Mouse entering the public domain in early 2024. Production & Concept * Studio: Produced by ITN Studios (the same production house behind the Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey “Poohnivers...

Something in the Water (2024) is a British survival thriller directed by Hayley Easton Street . The film follows a group of five female friends who reunite in the Caribbean for a destination wedding, only to find themselves in a life-or-death struggle against circling sharks. Plot Overview * The Setup : Meg travels to the West Indies to celebrate her friend Lizzie’s wedding. The group, including C...

“sorority house slaughter” subgenre. It’s a low-budget indie production directed by Steve Hermann and Angel Nichole Bradford , and it’s clearly designed for fans of classic exploitation and “scream queen” cinema. The Details * Release: Late 2024 / Early 2025 (Digital/VOD) * Genre: Horror / Slasher * Plot: Pledges rushing the prestigious Gamma Rho Kappa sorority realize the initiation rituals aren’...

Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey (2023) Directed by Rhys Frake-Waterfield, this film gained massive notoriety for taking advantage of A.A. Milne’s original 1926 book entering the public domain . It effectively transformed a childhood icon into a slasher villain, spawning a new wave of “twisted childhood” horror films. The Plot The story follows a grown-up Christopher Robin who returns to the Hundr...

Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare , you’re likely tracking the latest entries in the Twisted Childhood Universe (TCU). Following the success of Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey , this film is one of the more anticipated “ruined childhood” projects. Production Details * Director: Scott Chambers (who also plays Christopher Robin in the TCU). * Producer: Rhys Frake-Waterfield (Jagged Edge Productions)....

MOUNTAIN SHARK (2024) Overview Mountain Shark is a British creature feature directed by Greg AK and produced by Louisa Warren (known for her prolific work in the indie horror “mockbuster” space). Released in September 2024, the film combines military action with sci-fi horror, centered around the absurd but entertaining premise of a genetically modified shark capable of surviving and hunting in hi...

Popeye’s Revenge is a 2025 British slasher film directed by William Stead and produced by ITN Studios. It leans heavily into the “twisted childhood” subgenre, capitalizing on the character entering the public domain. Release Details • Release Date: February 13, 2025 (VOD) • Streaming: Made available on Amazon Prime Video and Tubi shortly after its digital release. • Runtime: 1 hour 19 minutes Plot...

Popeye the Slayer Man (2025) Released on March 21, 2025 , this slasher film is one of the first major horror adaptations to take advantage of the character entering the public domain. It leans heavily into the “gory retelling” trend, much like Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey. Key Movie Details • Director: Robert Michael Ryan • Writer: John Doolan • Starring: Jason Robert Stephens as Popeye (the “...

The film Pigman (2024) is a British horror movie directed by Louisa Warren and produced by ChampDog Films. It follows a group of ambitious YouTubers who travel to an isolated farm in the English countryside to investigate the legend of the “Pigman.” Plot & Concept The story centers on a team of content creators looking for their next big viral hit. They arrive at the farm hoping to debunk the loca...

River of Blood (2025) is an exploitation-style horror thriller directed by Howard J. Ford (The Dead). It follows a familiar “tourists in peril” premise, leaning into the cannibal subgenre with a modern lens. Plot & Synopsis The story follows four vacationing friends—Ajay, Maya, Ritchie, and Jasmine—who take a kayak tour into the jungles of Southeast Asia. Their guide, Nick (Joseph Millson), leads...

Released in 2025, Bikini Shark is a campy, low-budget creature feature from ChampDog Films. Directed by E.J. Marshall and produced by Louisa Warren, the film fits perfectly into the niche “sharkploitation” subgenre that values high-concept absurdity. Plot Overview The story centers on a glamorous beach promotion for a new line of “Bikini-Net” swimsuits. Unbeknownst to the models, these bikinis are...

Silent Bite (2024) Directed by Taylor Martin and written by Simon Phillips , Silent Bite is a holiday-themed horror-comedy that blends the heist and vampire genres. The film is often described as a micro-budget cross between Reservoir Dogs and From Dusk Till Dawn. Synopsis A group of bank robbers, known as the “Santa Hat Gang,” holes up in a seedy, isolated motel on Christmas Eve after a heist. Th...

Byte (2024) is an indie werewolf horror film directed by Eddie Lengyel and produced by Millman Productions. It offers a modern spin on the classic lycanthrope mythos by mixing it with digital-age tech. The Premise The story follows a group of college friends who download a mysterious smartphone app called “Byte” on Halloween. The app claims it can transform users into werewolves—provided they orde...

Great White Waters (2025) Released on July 4, 2025, Great White Waters is an action-thriller directed by Anthony C. Ferrante (best known for the Sharknado series) and produced by The Asylum . It premiered as a Tubi Original , coinciding with the 50th anniversary of Jaws . Premise & Plot The film blends the “killer shark” genre with a crime-thriller narrative. The story follows Gia Shah (Angela Col...

Slaughterhouse 2: Death Metal is the 2025 sequel to the 1987 cult slasher classic Slaughterhouse . The film returns to the Bacon family legacy, focusing on a new generation of gruesome business. Production Overview * Director: Rick Roessler (Director of the original 1987 film). * Producer: Jerry Encoe. * Genre: Horror Comedy / Slasher. * Budget: Approximately $250,000. * Primary Location: The Moto...

Shiver Me Timbers (2025) Shiver Me Timbers is a 2025 independent horror-comedy that puts a dark, “splatter” spin on pirate mythology. Following the trend of turning classic tropes into low-budget creature features, the film leans heavily into practical gore effects and over-the-top camp. Production Details * Release Year: 2025 * Genre: Horror / Comedy / Slasher * Style: Independent “Grindhouse” ae...

Bitter Souls (2025) Directed by Tom Ryan ( Theatre of Terror ), Bitter Souls is a Southern Gothic supernatural horror film that explores themes of black magic, grief, and vengeance. The film was primarily shot on location in Northeast Pennsylvania , featuring recognizable landmarks in Carbondale, Dickson City, and Scranton (including the Ritz Theater and the Circle Drive-In). Plot Summary After a...

The Forest Clown is a British indie horror-comedy that leans heavily into slasher tropes with a self-aware, “zero-budget” charm. Directed by Lukas DiSparrow , the film is a spin-off of the 2024 project Horror Stories . It follows a familiar but playful premise: a camping trip that dissolves into a nightmare when a group of strangers is hunted by a mad clown. Film Highlights * Production Style: It...

Chuck Morrongiello’s Bad Bunny (also marketed under the titles Bugs: The Bunny Killer and Bunny Killer ) was released in late 2025. It has quickly gained a reputation in the indie horror community for its odd tonal shifts and commitment to practical effects. The Plot & Premise The film follows Sara (Karolina Morrongiello), a grieving widow who retreats to a secluded cabin in a forest town to find...

Popeye’s Revenge (2025) With Popeye entering the public domain in early 2025, ITN Studios (the team behind the Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey films) released this British supernatural slasher. It’s part of the growing “Public Domain Horror” trend, though it is notably separate from the official “Twisted Childhood Universe.” The Plot The film follows a group of young adults attempting to renovate...

The Hermit (2025) The Hermit is a horror/thriller that marks the first foray into the genre for global icon Lou Ferrigno . Directed by Salvatore Sclafani, the film leans into “cannibal chic” with a quirky, retro edge. Production Details * Director: Salvatore Sclafani * Writer: William Walkerley * Stars: Lou Ferrigno, Malina Weissman, Anthony Turpel * Release Date: Digital/VOD on March 3, 2026 (fol...