Horror Movie Talk

We watched Evil Dead 2 on Amazon and this movie has been a favorite of mine since I was a little kid. The combination of stop motion, practical effects, and Bruce Campbell’s amazing physical acting makes for one of the best comedy horrors ever made. * Intro - (1:13)* Trailer - (6:33)* Synopsis - (09:40)* Review - (10:45)* Score - (15:55)* Spoilers - (23:44)* Final Recommendations - (1:03:52)* It C...

This week we watched As Above, So Below on Netflix. This tight package of a found footage adventure horror holds up very well over the years. Maybe we're too easily impressed, but when a horror movie sets up a compelling premise, has interesting characters with motivations that makes sense, and a plot that maintains interest, it's hard to be displeased. On today's episode, we review As Above, So B...

We watched It Follows on Amazon Prime, and to me, it remains one of the very best movies released this century. I have seen this movie mentioned in many “Best of” lists and quite a few “Worst of” lists, so it’s controversial, but it will give you something to talk about either way.  * Intro - (0:26)* Trailer - (5:15)* Synopsis - (07:20)* Review - (8:45)* Score - (14:30)* Spoilers - (24:35)* Final...

The hits just keep on coming over here at Horror Movie Talk! During quarantine, we've been catching up on all the classic slashers. This week we rewatched the original A Nightmare on Elm Street, and reminded ourselves why this franchise has such staying power. * Intro - (0:24)* Synopsis - (04:41)* Trailer - (5:57)* Review - (7:31)* Score - (13:00)* Spoilers - (21:29)* Final Recommendations - (52:0...

We watched the original Friday the 13th on Shudder, and while it definitely represents the film version of pulp, it’s the original upon which so many slashers have been based. It delivers in a charming way and the twist is still impressive after all these years. It’s 40th birthday will be this Saturday, May 9th, 2020.  * Intro - (0:10)* Synopsis - (05:56)* Trailer - (6:37)* Review - (9:00)* Score...

The one, the only (well not really), the original! Yes the time has arrived to finally unleash our review of Texas Chainsaw Massacre. This episode we recorded over a year ago, back when we were zygotes. * Intro - (0:03)* Synopsis - (04:11)* Trailer - (4:50)* Review - (6:42)* Score - (10:43)* Spoilers - (16:24)* Final Recommendations - (1:10:46)* Taglines - (1:12:20)* Outro - (1:18:36) @dgoebel00 o...

We watched Quarantine for free on Crackle and it hasn’t lost it’s luster. This is still a staple of the found footage genre, and one that sticks out in my mind for a number of reasons. On this episode we go over the movie, play a rousing game of Attack of the Rotten Tomatoes, and talk about what happened to us over social media over the last week. We also discuss a bit of what it's been like in ou...

This week we watched The Wicker Man (1973) which can be found streaming on Netflix, and it lives up to the hype. On this episode, we are joined by Ben Warrington with his recommendations for movies to stream during quarantine, and we also read comments and questions from Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. * Intro - (0:09)* Synopsis - (05:25)* Review - (8:19)* Score - (11:15)* Spoilers - (20:23)* Fi...

We watched The Platform on Netflix with a bunch of HMT fans over the Chrome Netflix Party extension and boy, I love this movie! While I am certain that lots of purists will debate whether this is horror or not, I assure you, it’s worth the watch and will definitely find some way to make your skin crawl. The timing of this release makes me wonder if Netflix has a bunch of totally apropos titles jus...

The Bye Bye Man. What can be said about this extremely average film? Maybe you shouldn't see it or think about it, but in all honesty, if you have some family that likes bad slashers, you should probably see this film on Netflix right now. https://youtu.be/ZGdOnCiQRpQ * Intro - (0:22) * Synopsis - (04:53) * Review - (05:58) * Score - (7:00) * Spoilers - (12:16) * Final Recommendations - (22:30) *...

Magnus, one of our longest listeners has consistently asked us to review The Bye Bye Man. So this is his fault. Because of social distancing measures and out of an abundance of caution, Me and David recorded our thoughts on The Bye Bye Man separately. Stay safe out there. Artwork by @dgoebel00 on instagram. Follow him and check out his website. * Intro - (0:00)* Trailer - (3:50)* Synopsis - (06:19...

We watched The Taking of Deborah Logan on Shudder because right now, this virus is threatening all of our old people. I have to say, while my initial first watch impressions of this movie were much better, this is still a solid horror movie about the compelling topic of old people gone crazy. * Intro - (0:19)* Trailer - (3:57) * Synopsis - (05:49) * Review - (08:55) * Score - (14:10) * Spoilers -...

Wrong Turn is a blast from the past, but was it a blast to watch it? Eh. It is what it is. It's a guilty pleasure horror movie that features psychotic inbred mountain men. If that sounds like your bag, give it a watch. Regardless, listen to our review, because we probably had more fun reviewing it than watching it. Artwork by @dgoebel00 on instagram. Follow him and check out his website. * Intro -...

We rented The Exorcism of Emily Rose on Amazon, and while Bryce couldn’t seem to stay awake, I was reminded of one of my favorite possession movies ever made. This was a Patreon pick of the month, and they voted on it, so we reviewed it. * Intro - (0:41)* Trailer(s) - (4:41) * Synopsis - (7:04) * Review - (10:55) * Score - (13:26) * Spoilers - (19:28) * Final Recommendations - (1:09:44) * Attack o...

The Invisible Man is the first horror movie of the year worth... seeing. Writer/director Leigh Whannel reframes the H.G. Wells source material in a thrilling and fresh adaptation. After two months of truly mediocre horror releases, The Invisible Man is a gasp of fresh air. Artwork by @dgoebel00 on instagram. Follow him and check out his website. * Intro - (0:38)* Trailer(s) - (4:44) * Synopsis - (...

We saw Brahms: The Boy II in theaters and it was so bland and unfulfilling that I questioned whether or not I want to spend my free time reviewing movies of this caliber. As soon as I asked that question of myself, I realized that the answer is obviously -  yes. I need to watch these boring hunks of junk to make sure you don’t have to. * Intro - (0:45)* Trailer - (4:16) * Synopsis - (06:40) * Revi...

We went and saw Blumhouse's Fantasy Island, and it was exactly as good as you would expect it to be. It's a needless remake of the campy 70's TV show of the same name. It's entertaining, but nothing to write home about. One this episode of Horror Movie Talk we give our full review and breakdown of the film. * Intro - (0:38)* Trailer - (5:00) * Synopsis - (08:20) * Review - (09:07) * Score - (15:08...

(Hansel and Gretel Movie) We saw Gretel & Hansel in theaters and I was pleasantly surprised with something that might not be the most groundbreaking film we’ve ever watched, but it succeeds admirably at breathing new life into this classic Grimm fairy tale. * Intro - (0:41)* Trailer - (7:40) * Synopsis - (9:52) * Review - (11:11) * Score - (16:48) * Spoilers - (22:56) * Final Recommendations - (54...

We have a packed episode this week. We review the surprisingly good Color Out Of Space, interview the lovely Tara Westwood from The Grudge (2020), and play a new game called "fNICt or fCAGEtion". Hold on to your alpacas, and listen to the latest Horror Movie Talk! * Intro - (0:46)* Trailer - (7:27) * Synopsis - (10:13) * Review - (11:07) * Score - (17:10) * Spoilers - (25:47) * Final Recommendatio...

We saw The Turning in theaters and it’s got a ton of jumpscares and some great acting, but it is hamstrung by a script that never had a clue where it was going despite having a very clear and high-quality roadmap of the story that it was based upon - The Turn of the Screw. * Intro - (1:01)* Trailer - (4:53) * Synopsis - (7:11) * Review - (10:00) * Score - (16:48) * Spoilers - (22:56) * Final Recom...

Our patrons voted for this week’s movie review, and they selected Crawl. This was a movie we let slip by us when it was in theaters. However, now we know, you don’t just slip by gators, they will look for you, they will find you, and they will kill you. * Intro - (0:27)* Trailer - (7:27) * Synopsis - (10:55) * Review - (12:01) * Score - (16:00) * Spoilers - (25:43) * Final Recommendations - (53:39...

Underwater is in theaters right now and I did not expect much, which left me pleasantly surprised when I didn’t have a bad time. As far as underwater spooks and adventure go, Underwater is unique enough to hold my attention, but it doesn’t pull off anything amazing.  Dgoebel00 on instagram provided this amazing pic. Follow him for more great horror art. Also, check out his website. * Skip to Intro...

We went and saw The Grudge, and I feel like I’m taking crazy pills, because I liked it. That's because it's a dark and moody sequel/reboot of The Grudge. Nicolas Pesce wrote and directed the film, and brings a more serious and weighty tone to the proceedings. This is the first Grudge film to earn an R-rating, and it is warranted not only for the violence, but also for the mature subject matter. *...

2019 treated us very well in terms of how our podcast is doing and in terms of great horror movies. I would even go so far as to say we were spoiled by 2019. So let's take a look at what we love and hated about the horror movies that we reviewed in 2019. We had such a great time with horror in 2019! * Skip to Intro - 0:40* Skip to 2019 Expectations - 5:17* Skip to Worst of 2019 - 17:27* Skip to Be...

We streamed Rare Exports, and much like Finland, it was cold and dark. This horror film has more to do with Lovecraft than a run-of-the-mill slasher or monster movie. There is a lot of dread and high-concept build up. While the ending might not be satisfying, it stands out as the most entertaining part of the movie, and is worth the wait. * Skip to Intro - 0:54* Skip to Trailer - 4:39* Skip to Syn...