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Spoiler-Free Review: V/H/S Mixtape

V/H/S Mixtape is, alas, one of the weaker entries in the V/H/S horror anthology franchise. The idea of a compilation of short fear-fare tales built around music holds a lot of promise, but only the opening and closing entries are memorable. Let’s go segment by segment after discussing the wraparound. Synopses in italics are from official press material. Wrap Segment Gwar hosts skits and music videos in an MTV-style show from hell. It also features music videos directed by Tobias Forge and Flying Lotus. Let’s get this out of the way: The Gwar wraparound is, for me, the absolute worst V/H/S franchise wraparound. Certainly, mileage will vary with Gwar fans and those who enjoy the lowest forms of middle school gross-out humor. If you don’t fit into one of those two camps, you’d be well advised to skip through those segments. The music videos, though interesting, feel out of place in a V/H/S portmanteau, even this one that is music-themed.

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Joseph Perry
Oct 12, 2026

Unboxing and Review of Shoe Palace’s Friday the 13th Collection, Chucky and Disney Fits

Shoe Palace has cemented its reputation as a haven for horror fans. Their apparel selection continues to impress, spanning cozy sweatpants, high-end hoodies, classic graphic tees, headwear, and standout footwear. Join me as I unbox and review some of their 2026 collections. High-Quality Horror Craftsmanship Unlike budget apparel with cheap, peeling prints, Shoe Palace features officially licensed graphics built to last. Beyond the awesome designs, the construction quality remains top-tier with heavy-duty stitching and super-soft, premium fabrics. These pieces hold their vibrant colors and don’t fade over time (I’ve worn their previous collection for years). Because the sizing follows a standard unisex fit, I recommend ordering one size up to ensure maximum relaxed comfort. They go all out for horror fans, and their latest drop proves it again. A major standout in the new lineup is the Friday the 13th line. Their new hoodie has a built-in mask; it makes an effortless Halloween costume, a comfortable outfit for movie theater

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 9, 2026

Sydney’s Dark Nights Film Fest: Reviews and Previews Including The Turkish Coffee Table, Monkey, and Ol’ Silus

Sydney, Australia’s Dark Nights Film Fest takes place on Saturday, October 10, 2026. We reviewed some of the Australian shorts screening there, and now we’ll take a look at the feature The Turkish Coffee Table and some more of the short films featured there. Synopses are from the festival’s official website. For more information, visit https://www.darknightsfilmfest.com/. First, I reviewed The Turkish Coffee Table for a previous film festival, but I’ll present that review again here. It’s spoiler free, so no worries about reading it before watching. THE TURKISH COFFEE TABLE (Turkey, 2025) Official synopsis A couple’s argument over a coffee table spirals into chaos when a simple mistake turns into a desperate web of lies, panic, deception, and the terrifying consequences of trying to cover up the truth. Time to remind you of the darkness underlying everything, one that forces you to look into the void with elegance, wit and sympathy. Review Director Caye Casas gave cinephiles perhaps the strongest

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Joseph Perry
Oct 9, 2026

Game Review: ‘Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival’

When Saber Interactive first emailed me saying, “We have such sights to show you…”, I knew my wish had come true; someone finally made a game based on Hellraiser, and again, Saber fulfilled my desire and granted me a chance to review it! So is this a dream come true, or a nightmare? This is Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival. The story of Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival takes place 20 years after the events of the first two Hellraiser films and follows sexual deviants Aidan and Sunny, who activated the Genesis Configuration (The Puzzle Box), and the Cenobites take Sunny. Aidan now must face the Cenobites along with a bloodthirsty cult to get Sunny back. Now, onto the game itself! When it comes to the game’s controls, they’re alright. Combat is tricky, and I really don’t like how the controls are set up for the quick turn; you have to press down on the stick as you pull back on it, which sometimes

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Daniel S. Liuzzi
Oct 8, 2026

Spoiler-Free Reviews: Dark Nights Film Fest Australian Shorts

Sydney, Australia’s Dark Nights Film Fest presents fear fare from around the globe on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Among its many selections are some terrific homegrown shorts. Here are capsule reviews of some of the Australian short films screening at the festival, all of which come recommended. For more information, visit https://www.darknightsfilmfest.com/. They Kill By Night One  of the many things seasoned fright-fare fanatics have learned is to be leery of fellow motel guest. Cowriters/codirectors Grace Uther and Sam Uther deliver an excellent example of this in the shocker They Kill By Night. Jodie (Arnijka Larcombe-Weate) and Aiden (Christopher James Baker) check into a motel room, but will they check out safely? Jodie meets next-room neighbor Jack (Mitchell Bourke) in the parking lot, and They Kill By Night is off to the races with plenty of surprises, action, and the red stuff. This is a fantastic short with super performances, direction, and production values that deserves to get the feature-length

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Joseph Perry
Oct 8, 2026

Spoiler-Free Review: Erie (Beyond Fest 2026) 

Official synopsis Fall, 1999. In the town of Erie, Pennsylvania, a string of bizarre suicides has quietly unsettled the community. Stella and her brother, Oscar, return to their childhood home armed with nothing but an old camcorder, a few leads, and a desperate need to understand what’s happened to their town . . . and to their sister. What begins as a personal investigation quickly spirals into something dark and unhinged, as they dig deeper into a pattern no one else seems willing to acknowledge. As the investigation twists through conspiracy theories, personal secrets, and local lore, what began as a search for answers becomes a descent into paranoia, grief, and something possibly far more sinister.    Review Director Alison-Eve Hammersley’s 1999-set Erie plays with found footage film expectations and boasts some unusual choices. Though a few elements are likely to have some viewers scratching their heads, overall it is an interesting fear-fare feature.  Stella (Carly Stewart) and her brother Oscar

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Joseph Perry
Oct 6, 2026

Unboxing Apothic’s New Type “A” Blood Bag and Red Wine – Get Yours Now

With Halloween quickly approaching, it’s time to lock in your plans and elevate your spooky season festivities. If you love a dark, decadent glass of wine, we’ve got the ultimate treat to kick off the season. I recently received a special Halloween delivery from Apothic Wine. It included their limited-edition Apothic x Heidi Klum Type “A” Blood Bag. Arriving in a custom red cooler stocked with everything needed to fill the bag, the unboxing felt like a high-end, macabre delivery straight to our doorstep—complete with a sample bottle of classic Apothic Red. A Collaboration With the Queen of Halloween Apothic has officially joined forces with supermodel and undisputed Halloween icon Heidi Klum to unleash these collectible wine accessories. Designed to resemble medical IV blood bags and filled with rich red wine, the limited-edition set transforms a standard pour into a fun, festive prop. It’s perfect for horror movie marathons, costume parties, or cozy October gatherings. As an official sponsor of

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 5, 2026

Movie Review: ‘Evil Dead Burn’ Is a Great Film with One Major Problem

The latest installment in the iconic Evil Dead franchise, Evil Dead Burn, is officially streaming on HBO, and holy hell, is it an absolute blast! Teased as the series’ most savage, terrifying ride yet, this latest entry delivers non-stop demonic mayhem from start to finish. The story follows a grieving widow named Thya as she seeks solace with her in-laws at their secluded family home. Naturally, things go horribly wrong as family members are systematically turned into bloodthirsty Deadites! Let’s dive into it in this review. An Amazing Cast Facing Absolute Carnage Facing off against the Kandarian Demon is a phenomenal ensemble cast. Souheila Yacoub, Tandi Wright, and Hunter Doohan lead it. Rounding out the unfortunate family are Errol Shand and Maude Davey. However, Luciane Buchanan stands out as Thya. Buchanan absolutely nails her performance, striking a perfect balance between deep emotional vulnerability and raw, ferocious determination. If you thought Evil Dead Rise was intense, Burn turns the deadite brutality

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 4, 2026

Movie Review: Joko Anwar Turns Lockup into Pure Hell in ‘Ghost in the Cell’

Master of Indonesian horror and action cinema Joko Anwar is back to unleash another chaotic, blood-drenched nightmare upon genre fans with Ghost in the Cell. Written and directed by Anwar, the film plunges audiences straight into the iron-clad walls of a high-security prison. Already bursting at the seams with violence. The trailer serves as a fair warning. It is wildly graphic, gloriously NSFW, and promises a total bath of jailhouse carnage. Ruled by a tyrannical correctional officer, the penitentiary’s fragile ecosystem completely shatters when a mysterious new inmate arrives. This triggers a string of stomach-churning murders that leave victims on morbidly elaborate display. Supernatural Slaughter Behind Bars What starts as a volatile turf war between rival gang lords rapidly devolves into a desperate fight for survival. An invisible, otherworldly predator now stalks the prison. Once a full lockdown seals off every possible exit, the terrified inmates realize that the deadliest isn’t the violent psychopath in the adjacent Cell, but a

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 3, 2026

Spoiler-Free Review: Her Will Be Done

Official synopsis In a remote village, Nawojka grapples with dark urges she believes stem from an ancestral curse. Her world shifts when Sandra moves in next door, offering a glimpse of freedom from her family’s rigid control. Review Director Julia Kowalski’s Her Will Be Done (Que ma volonté soit faite; France/Poland, 2026) is a scathing look at the dominance of males — most of them poorly behaved and some outright dangerous — in a rural French village, and the desire of two young women to break free from that society. At least one of them has occult powers that may make that possible.  Nawojka (Maria Wrobel) is a young woman whose Polish family  has  moved to a rural French village. Though she expresses her wish to go to veterinary school on a scholarship, her father Henryk (Wilciech Skibinski) wants her to stay home and take care of him and her rude brothers Tomek (Przemyslaw Przestrzelski) and Bogdan (Kubya Dyniewicz). Nawojka’s

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Joseph Perry
Oct 3, 2026

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Spoiler-Free Review: V/H/S Mixtape

V/H/S Mixtape is, alas, one of the weaker entries in the V/H/S horror anthology franchise. The idea of a compilation of short fear-fare tales built around music holds a lot of promise, but only the opening and closing entries are memorable. Let’s go segment by segment after discussing the wraparound. Synopses in italics are from official press material. Wrap Segment Gwar hosts skits and music videos in an MTV-style show from hell. It also features music videos directed by Tobias Forge and Flying Lotus. Let’s get this out of the way: The Gwar wraparound is, for me, the absolute worst V/H/S franchise wraparound. Certainly, mileage will vary with Gwar fans and those who enjoy the lowest forms of middle school gross-out humor. If you don’t fit into one of those two camps, you’d be well advised to skip through those segments. The music videos, though interesting, feel out of place in a V/H/S portmanteau, even this one that is music-themed.

Continue reading →
Joseph Perry
Oct 12, 2026

Unboxing and Review of Shoe Palace’s Friday the 13th Collection, Chucky and Disney Fits

Shoe Palace has cemented its reputation as a haven for horror fans. Their apparel selection continues to impress, spanning cozy sweatpants, high-end hoodies, classic graphic tees, headwear, and standout footwear. Join me as I unbox and review some of their 2026 collections. High-Quality Horror Craftsmanship Unlike budget apparel with cheap, peeling prints, Shoe Palace features officially licensed graphics built to last. Beyond the awesome designs, the construction quality remains top-tier with heavy-duty stitching and super-soft, premium fabrics. These pieces hold their vibrant colors and don’t fade over time (I’ve worn their previous collection for years). Because the sizing follows a standard unisex fit, I recommend ordering one size up to ensure maximum relaxed comfort. They go all out for horror fans, and their latest drop proves it again. A major standout in the new lineup is the Friday the 13th line. Their new hoodie has a built-in mask; it makes an effortless Halloween costume, a comfortable outfit for movie theater

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 9, 2026

Sydney’s Dark Nights Film Fest: Reviews and Previews Including The Turkish Coffee Table, Monkey, and Ol’ Silus

Sydney, Australia’s Dark Nights Film Fest takes place on Saturday, October 10, 2026. We reviewed some of the Australian shorts screening there, and now we’ll take a look at the feature The Turkish Coffee Table and some more of the short films featured there. Synopses are from the festival’s official website. For more information, visit https://www.darknightsfilmfest.com/. First, I reviewed The Turkish Coffee Table for a previous film festival, but I’ll present that review again here. It’s spoiler free, so no worries about reading it before watching. THE TURKISH COFFEE TABLE (Turkey, 2025) Official synopsis A couple’s argument over a coffee table spirals into chaos when a simple mistake turns into a desperate web of lies, panic, deception, and the terrifying consequences of trying to cover up the truth. Time to remind you of the darkness underlying everything, one that forces you to look into the void with elegance, wit and sympathy. Review Director Caye Casas gave cinephiles perhaps the strongest

Continue reading →
Joseph Perry
Oct 9, 2026

Game Review: ‘Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival’

When Saber Interactive first emailed me saying, “We have such sights to show you…”, I knew my wish had come true; someone finally made a game based on Hellraiser, and again, Saber fulfilled my desire and granted me a chance to review it! So is this a dream come true, or a nightmare? This is Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival. The story of Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival takes place 20 years after the events of the first two Hellraiser films and follows sexual deviants Aidan and Sunny, who activated the Genesis Configuration (The Puzzle Box), and the Cenobites take Sunny. Aidan now must face the Cenobites along with a bloodthirsty cult to get Sunny back. Now, onto the game itself! When it comes to the game’s controls, they’re alright. Combat is tricky, and I really don’t like how the controls are set up for the quick turn; you have to press down on the stick as you pull back on it, which sometimes

Continue reading →
Daniel S. Liuzzi
Oct 8, 2026

Spoiler-Free Reviews: Dark Nights Film Fest Australian Shorts

Sydney, Australia’s Dark Nights Film Fest presents fear fare from around the globe on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Among its many selections are some terrific homegrown shorts. Here are capsule reviews of some of the Australian short films screening at the festival, all of which come recommended. For more information, visit https://www.darknightsfilmfest.com/. They Kill By Night One  of the many things seasoned fright-fare fanatics have learned is to be leery of fellow motel guest. Cowriters/codirectors Grace Uther and Sam Uther deliver an excellent example of this in the shocker They Kill By Night. Jodie (Arnijka Larcombe-Weate) and Aiden (Christopher James Baker) check into a motel room, but will they check out safely? Jodie meets next-room neighbor Jack (Mitchell Bourke) in the parking lot, and They Kill By Night is off to the races with plenty of surprises, action, and the red stuff. This is a fantastic short with super performances, direction, and production values that deserves to get the feature-length

Continue reading →
Joseph Perry
Oct 8, 2026

Spoiler-Free Review: Erie (Beyond Fest 2026) 

Official synopsis Fall, 1999. In the town of Erie, Pennsylvania, a string of bizarre suicides has quietly unsettled the community. Stella and her brother, Oscar, return to their childhood home armed with nothing but an old camcorder, a few leads, and a desperate need to understand what’s happened to their town . . . and to their sister. What begins as a personal investigation quickly spirals into something dark and unhinged, as they dig deeper into a pattern no one else seems willing to acknowledge. As the investigation twists through conspiracy theories, personal secrets, and local lore, what began as a search for answers becomes a descent into paranoia, grief, and something possibly far more sinister.    Review Director Alison-Eve Hammersley’s 1999-set Erie plays with found footage film expectations and boasts some unusual choices. Though a few elements are likely to have some viewers scratching their heads, overall it is an interesting fear-fare feature.  Stella (Carly Stewart) and her brother Oscar

Continue reading →
Joseph Perry
Oct 6, 2026

Unboxing Apothic’s New Type “A” Blood Bag and Red Wine – Get Yours Now

With Halloween quickly approaching, it’s time to lock in your plans and elevate your spooky season festivities. If you love a dark, decadent glass of wine, we’ve got the ultimate treat to kick off the season. I recently received a special Halloween delivery from Apothic Wine. It included their limited-edition Apothic x Heidi Klum Type “A” Blood Bag. Arriving in a custom red cooler stocked with everything needed to fill the bag, the unboxing felt like a high-end, macabre delivery straight to our doorstep—complete with a sample bottle of classic Apothic Red. A Collaboration With the Queen of Halloween Apothic has officially joined forces with supermodel and undisputed Halloween icon Heidi Klum to unleash these collectible wine accessories. Designed to resemble medical IV blood bags and filled with rich red wine, the limited-edition set transforms a standard pour into a fun, festive prop. It’s perfect for horror movie marathons, costume parties, or cozy October gatherings. As an official sponsor of

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 5, 2026

Movie Review: ‘Evil Dead Burn’ Is a Great Film with One Major Problem

The latest installment in the iconic Evil Dead franchise, Evil Dead Burn, is officially streaming on HBO, and holy hell, is it an absolute blast! Teased as the series’ most savage, terrifying ride yet, this latest entry delivers non-stop demonic mayhem from start to finish. The story follows a grieving widow named Thya as she seeks solace with her in-laws at their secluded family home. Naturally, things go horribly wrong as family members are systematically turned into bloodthirsty Deadites! Let’s dive into it in this review. An Amazing Cast Facing Absolute Carnage Facing off against the Kandarian Demon is a phenomenal ensemble cast. Souheila Yacoub, Tandi Wright, and Hunter Doohan lead it. Rounding out the unfortunate family are Errol Shand and Maude Davey. However, Luciane Buchanan stands out as Thya. Buchanan absolutely nails her performance, striking a perfect balance between deep emotional vulnerability and raw, ferocious determination. If you thought Evil Dead Rise was intense, Burn turns the deadite brutality

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 4, 2026

Movie Review: Joko Anwar Turns Lockup into Pure Hell in ‘Ghost in the Cell’

Master of Indonesian horror and action cinema Joko Anwar is back to unleash another chaotic, blood-drenched nightmare upon genre fans with Ghost in the Cell. Written and directed by Anwar, the film plunges audiences straight into the iron-clad walls of a high-security prison. Already bursting at the seams with violence. The trailer serves as a fair warning. It is wildly graphic, gloriously NSFW, and promises a total bath of jailhouse carnage. Ruled by a tyrannical correctional officer, the penitentiary’s fragile ecosystem completely shatters when a mysterious new inmate arrives. This triggers a string of stomach-churning murders that leave victims on morbidly elaborate display. Supernatural Slaughter Behind Bars What starts as a volatile turf war between rival gang lords rapidly devolves into a desperate fight for survival. An invisible, otherworldly predator now stalks the prison. Once a full lockdown seals off every possible exit, the terrified inmates realize that the deadliest isn’t the violent psychopath in the adjacent Cell, but a

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 3, 2026

Spoiler-Free Review: Her Will Be Done

Official synopsis In a remote village, Nawojka grapples with dark urges she believes stem from an ancestral curse. Her world shifts when Sandra moves in next door, offering a glimpse of freedom from her family’s rigid control. Review Director Julia Kowalski’s Her Will Be Done (Que ma volonté soit faite; France/Poland, 2026) is a scathing look at the dominance of males — most of them poorly behaved and some outright dangerous — in a rural French village, and the desire of two young women to break free from that society. At least one of them has occult powers that may make that possible.  Nawojka (Maria Wrobel) is a young woman whose Polish family  has  moved to a rural French village. Though she expresses her wish to go to veterinary school on a scholarship, her father Henryk (Wilciech Skibinski) wants her to stay home and take care of him and her rude brothers Tomek (Przemyslaw Przestrzelski) and Bogdan (Kubya Dyniewicz). Nawojka’s

Continue reading →
Joseph Perry
Oct 3, 2026
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