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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 McParland | November 2, 2024 | ,

Venom: The Last Dance Review – A Satisfying End to The Trilogy?

Venom: The Last Dance is here, but is it a fitting conclusion to the Venom trilogy? Join Tom as he gives his thoughts on Venom’s final chapter.
by Thomas Richards | October 28, 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 | ,

Sonic X Shadow Generations: Dark Beginnings is a Short Prequel Done Right

Sonic X Shadow Generations: Dark Beginnings has been released, but is it more than glorified marketing material? Join Tom as he explains why this may be the best prequel mini-series ever made.
by Thomas Richards | October 24, 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 | ,

ADHD Mini Reviews: Halloween Edition – Silent Hill 2 Remake, Pumpkin Jack & Scooby-Doo!

The ADHD gamer returns with some mini reviews to get you into the Halloween spirit! Are these games anything to scream about? Read the article to find out more!
by Jordan Jurkowski | October 17, 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 | ,

Joker Folie à Deux and the Tragedy of Not Feeling Good Enough

The second Joker movie is here. Let’s dive deep and talk about something that barely anyone mentioned regarding this movie. This is not your same “Joker Folie à Deux is bad” review, this is a bit more of a deeper look into the message it tries to get through.
by Art of Lily K | October 7, 2024 | , ,

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5 Excellent Metroidvanias Released in 2024 You MUST Play

Iain has been on a Metroidvania kick in 2024, and he’s played a lot of them. He’s compiled a list of 5 Metroidvanias you MUST play that were released in 2024, and here’s why. He’s serious btw. GO PLAY THEM!
by Iain McParlandDecember 18, 2024
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