Gruesome Magazine - Horror Movie Reviews and Interviews

The magnificent Meka G. from Cinematic Nightmares joins Doc to review OBSESSION (2026) from writer director Curry Barker. Not only does Barker make a stunning and impressive directorial debut but actress Inde Navarrette delivers one of the best horror performances of the year as Nikki. Seriously, this movie is bat-sh!t insane - delightfully so. It will stick with you long after you leave the theat...

Join Doc and Paul as they review the creature feature film KILLER WHALE (2026) from director Jo-Anne Brechin and writer Katharine McPhee. Synopsis: Killer Whale is a gripping survival thriller centred around best friends, Trish (Virginia Gardner, FALL) and Maddie (Mel Jarson, MORTAL COMBAT), who find themselves locked into a deadly face-off against the ocean's apex predator: the orca. With a dark...

Doc and Paul head back to college for the latest HULU original film, PIZZA MOVIE (2026), streaming on Friday, April 3, 2026. Directed by Nick Kocher and Brian McElhaney, the stoner comedy features Gaten Matarazzo, Lulu Wilson, Sean Gambrone, and Daniel Radcliffe. This one is a winner, the crew haven't laughed this hard in a long, long time. The comedic timing is perfect, the direction is solid, an...

Doc and Paul head to the great white north for the film THE YETI (2026) from directors Gene Gallerano and William Pisciotta. The cast features Bittany Allen, William Sadler, and Corbin Bernsen and features a practical Yeti monster. The story starts off strong but then drifts into plot heavy snow banks. However, there are enough creature moments and gore - along with strong direction, beautiful cin...

Doc and Paul review director Adam (Pyewacket, Out Come the Wolves) MacDonald's new horror film, THIS IS NOT A TEST (2026), adapted from New York Times Best Selling Author Courtney Summers' Novel of the same name. The cast includes Olivia Holt (Heart Eyes), Froy Gutierrez ("I Love LA"), Corteon Moore ("From"), Carson MacCormac (Clown in a Cornfield), Chloe Avakian ("Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Ga...

Doc and Paul check out the creepy movie adaptation of the horror video game THE MORTUARY ASSISTANT (2026). Director Jeremiah Kipp captures the atmosphere and mechanics of the popular game on screen and delivers a incredibly chilling nightmarish movie. The cast includes Willa Holland, Paul Sparks, and John Adams.

Doc and Paul return to review GOOD LUCK HAVE FUN DON'T DIE (2026) from director Gore Verbinsky, featuring Sam Rockwell, Juno Temple, Haley Lu Richardson, Michael Peña, Zazie Beetz, Asim Chaudhry, and Georgia Goodman. The movie is zany, outrageous, and full of action, laughs, biting social commentary, and thought provoking ideas. Is it a must watch film of 2026? Check out the review to find out. En...

RAPTUS (2026) Horror Movie Review - Artificial Companions On The Rampage once again...  Welcome back to Gruesome Magazine. Tonight we are reviewing RAPTUS coming to Streaming on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Writer/Director: Bennet De Brabandere Cast: Ksensia Solo, Nolan Gerard Funk, Zion Forrest Lee, Christina Cox Synopsis: In the wake of a savage attack, Sarah Mathis orders a new form of android th...

MOTHER OF FLIES (2025) is set to debut on SHUDDER January 23, 2026. Doc and Paul share their review of this amazing Folk Horror film from the Adams Family. Creepy witches, exquisite locations, top-notch acting and effects, MOTHER OF FLIES is a can't miss SHUDDER exclusive. MOTHER OF FLIES (2025) Horror Movie Review - Modern Folk Horror lands on SHUDDER.

Doc and Paul review the upcoming horror movie THE CONFESSION (2026) available on Digital and On Demand beginning January 16, 2026. Synopsis: A musician returns to her childhood home and finds her late father's recorded murder confession, made to ward off an evil force. As her son's behavior grows disturbing, she fights to end the darkness. The film is written and directed by Will Cannon as feature...

INFIRMARY (2026) Horror Movie Found Footage Review Doc and Paul review the found footage horror movie INFIRMARY (2026), celebrating its World Premiere at the Dances With Films NY film festival. "Nicholas Pineda's intense, claustrophobic take on found footage horror" - DWFNY Synopsis: A guard vanished on his first night at an old psych hospital in 2023. His bodycam footage shows unexplainable incid...

Top 5 Horror Movies to Watch November 2025 IN THEATERS AND ON DIGITAL: NOVEMBER 2025 In order of release del Toro's FRANKENSTEIN - November 7 (Netflix) Writer/Director - Guillermo del Toro (based on the Mary Shelley classic) Based on the novel by Mary Shelley Cast: Oscar Isaac, Mia Goth, Jacob Elordi, Christoph Waltz, Charles Dance, David Bradley, Lars Mikkelsen PREDATOR: BADLANDS - November 7 Dir...

Doc invites Vanessa to share her Top 10 Cosmic Horror Movies. Let us know what your favorite Cosmic Horror Movie is in the comments below! VANESSA'S TOP 10 COSMIC HORROR MOVIES IN CHRONILOGICAL ORDER Alien (1979) The Thing (1982) From Beyond (1986) In the Mouth of Madness (1994) Event Horizon (1997) The Void (2016) The Endless (2017) The Ritual (2017) Annihilation (2018) Underwater (2020)  HONORAB...

Looking for an exciting film to watch this Halloween season? Do not miss BRUTE 1976 (2025)! Directed by: Marcel Walz (Blind, Pretty Boy, Jurassic Reborn) Written by: Joe Knetter CAST: Adriane McLean (Roxy), Sarah French (Sunshine), Gigi Gustin (Raquel), Dazelle Yvette (Mama Birdy) with Adam Bucci, Alex Dundas, Robert Felsted Jr., Mark Justice, Ben Kaplan, and more SYNOPSIS: In 1976 a group of peop...

On this episode, Doc and Paul are reviewing DEAD GIVEAWAY (2025) from writer/director Ian Kimble. DEAD GIVEAWAY recently had its World Premiere at Philadelphia Film Festival and will have an encore screening on Sunday, October 26, 2025. CAST: Ruby Modine (Silent Night, Deadly Night, Shameless), Mikaela Hoover (Superman (2025)), Scout Taylor-Compton (Rob Zombie's Halloween). SYNOPSIS: Hungover Jill...

This is GRUESOME MAGAZINE. On this episode, Doc and Paul are reviewing QUEENS OF THE DEAD (2025) from director Tina Romero. Available in Theaters and VOD: October 24, 2025. CAST: Jaquel Spivey, Katy O'Brian, Quincy Dunn-Baker, Tomas Matos, Jack Haven, Dominique Jackson, Margaret Cho, Riki Lindhome, Eve Lindley, Cheyenne Jackson SYNOPSIS: Drag queens and club kids battle zombies craving brains duri...

Hello, once again, this is GRUESOME MAGAZINE. On this episode, we're counting down the TOP 10 HORROR MOVIES TAKING PLACE ON HALLOWEEN. Joining Doc Rotten tonight is my guest-host VANESSA, THE SCARLETT SPITFIRE. TOP 10 HORROR MOVIES TAKING PLACE ON HALLOWEEN IN CHRONILOGICAL ORDER Halloween (1978)  Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982 - climax) The Monster Squad (1987) Night of the Demons (1988...

Doc and Paul are back once again to review NIGHT OF THE REAPER (2025) from director Brandon Christensen. The film debuts on SHUDDER on Friday, September 19th. Doc and Paul both were caught by surprise with this film, as the film delivers beyond expectations for all its twists, turns, and unexpected gore. A must watch! Night of the Reaper (2025) horror movie review

Are you looking for the perfect movie to watch this spooky season? SHUDDER may have the Halloween horror movie for you - V/H/S/Halloween (2025). Join Doc and Paul as they share their spoiler free thoughts on the gory and fun horror anthology you don't want to miss. "A Must-See Halloween Blast!" - Gruesome Magazine AVAILABLE ON SHUDDER: October 3, 2025 DIRECTORS Bryan M. Ferguson (segment "Diet Pha...

Looking for a great shark movie to watch this Halloween? BEAST OF WAR (2025) is the film for you! Doc and Paul share their spoiler free review of this exciting monster horror film. IN THEATERS AND ON DIGITAL: October 10, 2025  BEAST OF WAR from director Kiah Roache-Turner (Wyrmwood and Sting)  CAST: Mark Coles Smith, Joel Nankervis, Sam Delich, Lee Tiger Halley, Sam Parsonson, Maximillian Johnson,...

Paul joins Doc Rotten once again for a horror movie review. This episode tackles the public domain horror version of Popeye in SHIVER ME TIMBERS (2025). Both Doc and Paul were expecting the worst, a flimsy, poorly directed disaster; HOWEVER, the film successfully entertains in a campy, silly, yet gory fashion. Find out what they think about it now and comment below with your thoughts! SHIVER ME TI...

Doc and Paul tackle another genre limited theatrical release with TRUST (2025), directed by Carlson Young featuring Sophie Turner, Rhys Coiro, and Billy Campbell. Synopsis: "A Hollywood actress hides in a remote cabin after a scandal, only to find herself betrayed and fighting for survival against someone she once trusted." -IMDb Be sure to like and subscribe. TRUST stars actors Sophie Turner ("Ga...

Director Chuck Russell Makes Witchboards Scary Again Doc Rotten is joined by Paul Cardullo to review Chuck Russell's Witchboard (2025). Set in New Orleans, this remake of the 1986 classic from director Kevin S. Tenney, features Madison Iseman in the Tawny Kitaen role but named Emily for this version. A witchboard is found, a witchboard is used, and a witchboard kills a bunch of people. Leave witch...

Some of you may not recognize Michael C. Williams at first glance, but stick him in a dark basement, turn him around, and have him stare at the wall—instant recognition. Michael is THE Michael from the now iconic THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT, which this year celebrates 25 years of forever changing the path of our genre. Michael's career continues to grow with the release this month of GHOST GAME from D...

Doc reviews the latest in the V/H/S franchise, V/H/S/BEYOND (2024)