Horror Weekly

Episode 256 There are lots of good (and bad) classic sequels this week. We’ll start out with the second Godzilla film, “Godzilla Raids Again” from 1955, then zip forward a few decades to continue with “Howling V: The Rebirth” and “Puppet Master 4: The Demon.” Next, we’ll get one of the very few good crossover horror battles, “Freddy vs. Jason” from 2003. In addition, exclusive to our weekly email...

Episode 255 There’s lots of good (and bad) stuff this week. We’ll start out with the retro “Suitable Flesh” and the funny “Haunted Mansion”, both from 2023. After a classic short film, we’ll solve a mystery in “A Hunting in Venice” and then slog our way through “They Wait in the Dark,” also both from this year. In addition, exclusive to our weekly email newsletter, we also reviewed: “Hostel: Part...

Episode 254 We have a fun episode for you this week, with “Killer Ant Week.” We'll take a look at 1974’s “Phase IV,” and 1977’s “Empire of the Ants.” Then we’ll visit Lakewood Manor in “Ants!” and go for a trip with “Ants on a Plane.”  In addition, exclusive to our weekly email newsletter, we also reviewed: “Legion of Fire: Killer Ants” aka “Marabunta” (1998) “Triangle” (2009) In the podcast this...

Episode 253 We have a fun episode for you this week, with four full-length and short films. We'll take a look at “The Nun II” and “When Evil Lurks,” both newish releases from 2023. Then, we’ll watch the first “Hostel” film from 2005 and the very odd “Incident in a Ghostland” from 2018.  In addition, exclusive to our weekly email newsletter, we also reviewed: "It's Alive" (1974) “Cold Prey” (2006)...

Episode 252 We've got an extra-big episode for you this week, with SIX full-length films, all brand new from this year. We'll take a look at "Five Nights at Freddy's," "Exorcist: Believer," "The Hive," "Bloodthirst," "Beyond the Gates of Hell," and "The Wheel of Heaven." In addition, exclusive to our weekly email newsletter, we also reviewed: "It's Alive" from 1974 In the podcast this week: Five N...

Episode 251 It's "Killer Animal" week again. This time, we'll watch "Pet Sematary: Bloodlines" from 2023, followed by the original "Anaconda" from 1997, "Zombeavers" from 2014, and "Slotherhouse" from 2023. In addition, exclusive to our weekly email newsletter, we also reviewed: "Grizzly" from 1976 "Piranha" from 1978 In the podcast this week: Pet Sematary: Bloodline (2023) Anaconda (1997) Short F...

Check out my recent discussion with Bill Groves on his podcast, “Movie Nights and Matinees.” We talked about silent horror films. I’m on episode #19: * Episode link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2117200/13818252-episode-19-silent-shivers * Podcast Home page: https://movienightsandmatinees.com Check out all “The Horror Guys Guide to Age of Silent Film” and all our other books with one easy link: http...

Episode 250 This week, We’ll look at four more movies and a short film. This time, everything is a new-ish release. “No One Will Save You” starts us off, then we’ll watch “Beneath Us All.” After the short film, we’ll finish off the Subspecies series with part 5, “Bloodrise” and the fun “Soul Mates,” all from 2023. In addition, exclusive to our weekly email newsletter, we also reviewed:  * Jason Go...

Episode 249 This week, We’ll look at four more movies and a short film. We’ll start with the brand-new “The Goldsmith” from 2023 and then follow that up with the also-new “The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster.” Then, we’ll look at two similarly named but completely unrelated films, “The Relic” from 1997 and “Relic” from 2020.  The Goldsmith (2023) https://www.horrorguys.com/the-goldsmith-2023 The...

Episode 248 This week, We’ll look at four more movies and a short film. We’ll start with the Australian “The Marshes” from 2018, then watch “The Basement” from the same year. We’ll then stop for a wild experiment gone wrong in 2016’s “Anti Matter” and then go hunting with “Werewolves Unleashed,” a documentary that just came out. Lastly, we’ll look at a new book, “Holly” by Stephen King.  The Marsh...

Episode 247 This week, We’ll look at the brand-new “Talk to Me” and “The Outwaters” from 2023. For our oldies, we’ll discuss the original version of “The Hills Have Eyes” (1977), and “Bloodlust: Subspecies III” from 1994. Good stuff, mostly, with only one stinker. Which one will it be? Talk to Me (2023) https://www.horrorguys.com/talk-to-me-2023 The Hills Have Eyes (1977) https://www.horrorguys.co...

Episode 246 This week, we’ll continue our “September of Sequels” theme with a bunch of movies whose names end with a number. 1978’s “Dawn of the Dead” is the second in George Romero’s original undead films. Then we’ll catch up with Freddy in his fourth outing, “A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master” from 1998. After a short film, we’ll continue with “Child’s Play 2” from 1990 and “Bloodsto...

Episode 245 This week, we’ve got our usual four movies and a short film. We’ll start out with a monster in the wall— “Cobweb” from this year. Then we’ll visit a monster in the closet with “The Boogeyman.” We’ll meet a very strange family with 2023’s “Daughter” and then finally move away from Camp Crystal Lake with “Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan” from 1989. Cobweb (2023) https://...

Episode 244 We’re back to our regular format this week with four movies and a short film. We’ll start out with the latest adaptation of Dracula— well, one chapter of it anyway, “The Last Voyage of the Demeter” (2023). We’ll then take a trip to a different kind of cabin in the woods with “The Latent Image,” also from 2023. After we watch a silly short film, we’ll wind back the clock with “Amityvill...

Episode 243 We’re back to our regular format this week with four movies and a short film. We’ll start out with the latest franchise installment, “Insidious: The Red Door” (2023) and then take a turn with “The Blackening” of 2022. We’ll have a little playtime with “Candy Land” (2023) and take a trip to Norway and meet the “Viking Wolf” (2022).  Insidious: The Red Door (2023) https://www.horrorguys....

Episode 242 We did it last year, so why not make it a tradition? This week, we’re doing nothing but watching short films, and lots of them— Two per day! Baby Boom (2023) https://www.horrorguys.com/short-film-baby-boom-2023 Cabin Number 9 (2023) https://www.horrorguys.com/short-film-cabin-number-9-2023 Familiar (2023)  https://www.horrorguys.com/short-film-familiar-2023 Skin and Bone (2023)  https:...

Episode 241 August is always the year’s slow spot with new horror, as the film companies are saving the good stuff for October. In support of that, we’ve decided to review the all-time “bottom of the barrel” horror movies. At least the ones that are still fun to watch— there are many, many far worse films than these out there, but these have acquired “legendary” status over the decades since their...

Episode 240 We’ll start with a ridiculous Troma film from 1986, “Blood Hook” (Ouch!). We’ll then watch a film made right here in the town where we reside, “Half Dead Fred” which just released this year.  After that terrifying experience, we’ll take a trip to the hospital and end in “The Void” from 2016. To relax after, we’ll stop in and have some fun at “Willy’s Wonderland” (2021).  For our newsle...

Episode 239 No special theme this week, just a lot of creepy stuff! We’ll start with the excellent Lovecraftian “Dagon” from 2001. We’ll then look at a different cult in 2015’s “Baskin.” We’ll then eat some of “The Devil’s Candy” and then watch the excellent remake of “Dawn of the Dead” from 2004.  For our newsletter-exclusive bonus films this week, we’ll also watch: “Demonic Toys” (1992) The anth...

Episode 238: Zom-Coms We’ve got five movies this week: We’ll start with the funny zombie movie that started it all, “Shaun of the Dead” from 2004. Then we’ll visit “Zombieland” twice, in 2009 and 2019. 2013’s “Warm Bodies” is a bit of a different take on zombies, as is “Pride and Prejudice and Zombies” from 2019.  On our newsletter site, horrorbulletin.com we discuss all the above PLUS:  “The Unin...

Episode 237: Serial Killer Week We’ve got five movies this week: We’ll start with the 1986 film, “Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer,” then move on to 1995’s “Se7en.” Then we’ll watch a fictionalized version of the real-life “Zodiac” and go insane with “The Collector” and “I Saw the Devil.” Crazy stuff! On our newsletter site, horrorbulletin.com we discuss all the above, PLUS:  “Hollywood in the A...

Episode 236 We’ve got four more movies and a short film this week: We’ll start with the early-2000s zombie classics, “28 Days Later” and “28 Weeks Later,” then we’ll watch the crazy 1963 kaiju movie “Atragon.” Finally, we’ll discuss “The Killing of a Sacred Deer” from 2017. On our newsletter site, horrorbulletin.com we discuss all the above, PLUS:  “Monster on Campus” from 1958 “Overlord” from 201...

Episode 235 We’ve got four more movies and a short film this week: We’ll start with the 2023 Swissploitation film, “Mad Heidi.” Then we’ll go back and watch both the good “Warlock” movies from 1989 and 1993. Finally, we’ll visit with “The Little Girl Who Lives Down The Lane” from way back in 1976 For our bonus films, over at https://horrorbulletin.com , we have: “The Devil Bat” with Bela Lugosi fr...

Episode 234 We’ve got four more movies and a short film this week: We’ll start with the 2023 documentary, “The Dogman Triangle: Werewolves in the Lone Star State.” Then we’ll go to Ireland and become “Unwelcome.” After our short film, well meet 2020’s “Becky” and follow up with her sequel, this year’s “The Wrath of Becky.” For our bonus films, over at https://horrorbulletin.com , we have: “Malum”...

Episode 233 We’ve got four more movies and a short film this week: We’ll start with the 2023 Shudder Original, “Brooklyn 45,” a WWII-era ghost story— sorta. We’ll then go to prison in “Nefarious,” also from this year. After we watch our short film, “Canary,” we’ll watch an outrageous killer-doll film, “Baby Oopsie.” We’ll then wrap it up with “The Black Demon” from 2023. For our bonus films, over...