Santa Mira After Dark: Horror Movie Reviews

We're back to discuss the 2018 slasher film The Strangers: Prey At Night! Is this a sequel or a stand alone film? Why are these parents sending their daughter to boarding school instead of handling her themselves? Why is the dog the least useful dog in cinema history? Are these characters actually stupid or smart? Plus we have an AI create a sequel to the original The Strangers and Steven talks ab...

We're back to discuss one of the worst films we've talked about on the podcast, Puppet Master! How did this even spawn a 15 film franchise? Why can't humans see 12 inch puppets running around? Why does no one care that a dead body is moving around on it's own? And why does this movie fail to give the audience basic plot points to follow? We talk about all that and more! Follow us! Instagram: https...

We gather at Slausen's Lost Oasis to discuss the 1979 slasher film Tourist Trap! How much did this take from Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Psycho, and House of Wax? How refreshing is it to have a slasher film that isn't a rip off of Halloween? How good is this plot twist? And would we stay in a wax museum overnight? And we have an AI create a sequel to this movie! Follow us! Instagram: @SantaMi...

We’re back to discuss the possession film that is somehow a sequel to a slasher film, Prom Night II!

We're back and this time we're discussing the 1989 supermarket slasher, Intruder! Follow us! Instagram: @SantaMiraAfterDark Twitter: @SantaMiraADPod

We're with the maggots now as we discuss the newly released Evil Dead Rise! Follow us! Instagram: @SantaMiraAfterDark Twitter: @SantaMiraADPod

The gang is back to discuss the best vampire film of 2022, The Invitation! Does this work as a modern version of Dracula? Why is Evie so willing to go to another country with family she just met? Why isn’t Walter’s plan better than this? And why is this movie trying so hard to be Ready or Not? Follow us! Instagram: SantaMiraAfterDark Twitter: SantaMiraADPod

Listen here as the gang goes into the Hundred Acre Woods to discuss the 2023 slasher film, Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey (25:30)! We also give our Wrestlemania 39 predictions and discuss baggy pants vs. skinny jeans. Follow us! Instagram: @SantaMiraAfterDark Twitter: @SantaMiraADPod

In this episode we discuss the 2022 Hellraiser reboot! Is this the best Hellraiser film? What do we think of the female pinhead? Does The Chatterer deserve better? Why can't the cenobites get inside of the Hell in a Cell? And is it possible for these Cenobites to cross over with the original Cenobites? Follow us! Instagram: @SantaMiraAfterDark Twitter: @SantaMiraADPod

We're back to discuss the newest installment in the Scream franchise! How do we feel about the new killers? Is Kirby the best character in the Scream franchise? Is Stu coming back? Does the movie really have new rules? And why are the killers in this new trilogy so weak? We talk about all that and more! Instagram: @SantaMiraAfterDark Twitter: @SantaMiraADPod

In this episode we're talking celebrating St. Patrick's Day by discussing Leprechaun 3! Plus we're discussing our 2023 Oscar predictions (1:03:00). Is this the best Leprechaun movie? Why does this man bring his leprechaun statue to Las Vegas? How lucky is it that the owner has a video showing all of the facts about leprechauns? Why does this whole movie hinge on 1 single coin? Are Scott and Tammy...

We gather in our hiding spots to discuss the 2019 horror comedy Ready or Not! Follow us! Instagram: @SantaMiraAfterDark Twitter: @SantaMiraADPod

We're back to discuss the psychological thriller: Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker! What's going on with this family tree? What was Billy doing with his basketball coach for hours? Who exactly is Chuck? And is this movie in the same universe as Black Christmas and Scream? We talk about all that and more! Follow us! Instagram: @SantaMiraAfterDark Twitter: @SantaMiraADPod

We're going to figure out if there is Ketamine in our spaghetti as we talk about the super low budget thriller Coherence! Follow us! Instagram: SantaMiraAfterDark Twitter: SantaMiraADPod

Happy Valentine's Day! We're celebrating by talking about the Valentine's slasher film X-Ray (or Hospital Massacre)! How can you kill someone via coat rack? Is this a giallo? Why is there so much ketchup on that hamburger? And why is Susan's check up so erotic? We talk about it all and more here!

What better way to start our journey through the Child's Play franchise than to start with the stand alone remake?? Does the AI killer doll work? Why did they make the doll so hostile towards Andy? Should Amazon make an AI doll? How would Chucky escape and take over other dolls? And how cute is the Buddi Bear? We talk about that all and more here! Follow us! Instagram: @SantaMiraAfterDark Twitter:...

We’re back to discuss the first questionable M Night Shyamalan film, The Village. This is seemingly where the wheels started to wobble for him. Why does the film lie to the audience for the sake of the twist? Why was this promoted as a horror when it’s mostly a romance? (SPOILER) And why did these people choose to live in an era like the 1800’s?

We’re back to discuss the “analog horror” film, Skinamarink! Does a movie work if it doesn’t show the characters faces? Is this movie just a nightmare? Why are these public domain cartoons so scary? Should there be a sequel starring Busta Rhymes? And does this “thing” see Kevin as an ally? We talk about it all and more!

Happy Friday the 13th! This time we're discussing the biggest letdown in horror history, in Freddy Vs. Jason! Follow us! Instagram: @SantaMiraAfterDark Twitter: @SantaMiraADPod

We're discussing our top 20 (plus honorable mentions) films of 2022! We go into depth on our thoughts on films like X, Avatar: The Way of Water, The Batman, Halloween Ends, Bones and All, Babylon, and more! Follow us! Instagram: @SantaMiraAfterDark Twitter: @SantaMiraADPod

We're kicking off 2023 by talking about the New Year's Eve, Halloween rip off, Terror Train! Why do the conductors become the main characters? Is this a swingers train? Why is this prank gone wrong so horribly written? And where does this rank among the other Jamie Lee Curtis slasher films of the 70's and 80's? Follow us! Instagram: @SantaMiraAfterDark Twitter: @SantaMiraADPod

We're back to discuss the anthology film, A Christmas Horror Story! Would these stories work better as full feature films? Why didn't we get a full Krampus vs. Santa fight? Why is William Shatner even in this? And is this the greatest movie poster of all time? Follow us! Instagram: @santamiraafterdark Twitter: @SantaMiraADPod

We're back to discuss the final entry in the slasher franchise turned anthology franchise, Silent Night Deadly Night 5! Steven gives his thoughts on this franchise after binging all 6 movies in 4 days. Jeremy tells us why this is a horror remake of Pinocchio. Is this a continuation to part 4? Why is there a love story in here? Why is Mickey Rooney starring as an antagonist after sending a letter t...

We discuss the 2017 zombie christmas musical, Anna and the Apocalypse. Why does the headmaster turn into the main villain? Why is there only 1 Christmas song in here? Do we ship John and Anna? We talk about all that and more here! Instagram: @SantaMiraAfterDark Twitter: @SantaMiraADPod

We're back to discuss the new satirical horror film, The Menu! We break down the messages and meaning behind the satirical story of a chef gone mad. Why is Tyler taking pictures even though he knows his fate? Why is Felicity punished just because she didn't have student loans? Should John Leguizamo be punished for being in a bad movie? And why are the cooks willing to do whatever the chef says? We...