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Iain McParland
A northerner from England, Iain is passionate about all things film, TV, and video games (he has an obsession with popping them trophies in PlayStation games). When not consuming pop culture, Iain can be found drawing on MS Paint, learning Mandarin, watching football (soccer), or at pub quizzes. Mostly the pub thing, although he actually has not drunk a drop of alcohol since a messy Christmas Eve over a decade ago...

Dream Sequence: A Nightmarish Little Horror Podcast for Halloween

Dream Sequence gave me insomnia. Is there something in my dreams that’s out to get me? This nightmarish narrative from Blumhouse, Realm, and iHeart Radio is the perfect horror podcast to close out the spooky season
by Iain McParland | November 2, 2024 | ,

The Sheik Massacre is a Loving (if Gory) Tribute to The Iron Sheik

John and Kira Hennigan have created the perfect tribute to The Iron Sheik with their short film, The Sheik Massacre. Let me tell you why such a grotesque film is the most loving ode to an influential wrestler.
by Iain McParland | October 27, 2024 | ,

Early Birds is a Stylish Swiss Thriller

Early Birds, a German-language Swiss film directed by Michael Steiner, is a thriller following two young women, Anika and Caro, as they attempt to profit from a drug deal gone wrong. Let us tell you more in our review!
by Iain McParland | October 25, 2024 | ,

Blood Star’s Antagonist is Among the Best of the Year

Blood Star, the highlight of Iain’s time at Grimmfest, is the road horror movie you should be watching this year. With a genuinely sadistic villain and a protagonist you can get behind, you should add this movie to your watch list. Let us tell you why.
by Iain McParland | October 21, 2024 | ,

Succubus is a Cautionary Tale About Who You Swipe Right On

Grimmfest’s Sunday evening slot went to Succubus, a reimagining of a classic monster story for the modern age. For anyone out there going through the hell of online dating, at least you’re not Chris, matching with a malevolent entity! Let us tell you more about Succubus in our review.
by Iain McParland | October 11, 2024 | ,

KillHer is a Fun Twist on the Serial Killer in the Woods Trope

Grimmfest’s closing movie was KillHer, a horror-comedy from Robyn August. Let us tell you about this schlocky serial killer in the woods outing. Is this movie just the right mix of silly and horrific, or does it get it all wrong?
by Iain McParland | October 10, 2024 | ,

Grimmfest Preview: Manchester’s Horror Festival is Headlined by Nick Frost’s Black Cab

Grimmfest is almost upon us! The horror film festival in Manchester, England, begins October 3rd, and it’s shaping up to be a great show. Here is CouchSoup’s preview of the much-anticipated event!
by Iain McParland | September 30, 2024 | ,

Strange Darling Has Come from Nowhere to Steal My Black Horror Heart

Strange Darling is one of the most outta nowhere hits of this fall. The new horror movie from JT Mollner starring Willa Fitzgerald and Kyle Gallner has surprised us by being a true hidden gem. Let us tell you all about it.
by Iain McParland | September 28, 2024 | ,

Black Ops 6 Beta Impressions: Yep. It’s More Call of Duty

Call of Duty Black Ops 6 is just around the corner, and Iain has been playing the Beta. Yeah, it’s more Call of Duty, but is that a bad thing? Let us tell you from the perspective of an absolute bot.
by Iain McParland | September 18, 2024 | , , , ,

The Frog Should Be Jumping Up Your Watchlist

The Frog is available now on Netflix. This Korean thriller starring Go Min-si is captivating from the first minute to the last. Let us tell you why this series should jump to the top of your watchlist.
by Iain McParland | September 14, 2024 | ,
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Dream Sequence: A Nightmarish Little Horror Podcast for Halloween

Dream Sequence gave me insomnia. Is there something in my dreams that’s out to get me? This nightmarish narrative from Blumhouse, Realm, and iHeart Radio is the perfect horror podcast to close out the spooky season
by Iain McParlandNovember 2, 2024
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