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Official synopsis A family is terrorised by a dark presence after they move into a quaint cottage, and discover it lies on the site of a medieval prison which once housed women accused of witchcraft. Review Writer/director Jeffrey Scott Collins’ supernatural shocker The Caged (U.K., 2026) may follow some tropes with which seasoned fright-fare devotees will be familiar, but there are plenty of original spins on those expected elements to have it rise above the pack. Fine performances and impressive work at the helm are also on display. In the late 1980s, recovering alcoholic fiction writer Robert (Edmund Kingsley), his wife Emily (Tamzin Merchant), teen stepdaughter Isabella (Raffiella Chapman), and young son Liam (Callen Carter) move into a remote mansion-sized abode in the English rural countryside. It had gone unsold and vacant for at least a decade so Robert and Emily got it dirt cheap, which we know means that there is a dark history behind it. As events ranging
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Castlevania is a title that demands respect as one of the strongest franchises in gaming history and has been seen on many consoles over the years. Unfortunately for me, the only title I’ve played was Castlevania 64 for, you guessed it, the Nintendo 64. Now, years later, Konami was awesome enough to allow me to check out the latest entry in the series, Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse! Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse is set 23 years after the events of Castlevania III and the Netflix animated series. Tevor Belmont and his daughter Rose are in Paris after a demonic outbreak occurred and is painting the city red. The duo split up to fight monsters and find the source of the evil, which may actually be caused by an old nemesis. Now, onto the game itself! When it comes to the controls, they are very responsive and simple, almost like an old-school arcade. The game’s art is what shines the brightest for me! I’ve heard the
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Horror fans are buzzing following the release of Mike Flanagan’s acclaimed series adaptation of Stephen King’s Carrie. Streaming now on Prime Video, the eight-episode limited series reimagines the classic telekinetic tragedy for modern audiences. Summer H. Howell stars as the infamous Carrie White, delivering a heartbreaking performance grounded in pure kindness and innocence. After her father dies in an accident, Carrie leaves home in isolation to attend high school under the watchful eye of her hyper-religious mother, played by Samantha Sloyan. You can watch the review below. Modern Consequences Elevate the Classic Nightmare Once at school, Carrie faces merciless harassment led by spoiled bully Chris Hargensen, played by Alice Thornton. Notably, the series updates the setting to the present day, making social media the primary weapon of psychological torture. Chris launches a viral account called Carrie Red, triggering escalating chaos, privacy violations, and violence across the entire student body. While some purists question the modern setting, the digital bullying makes
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Valley View Motel Official synopsis After a 1977 diamond heist goes sideways, two small-time crooks take refuge at a remote Pennsylvania motel, where a pair of bizarre sibling owners, a ruthless hitman and a night full of bad decisions turn their getaway into a desperate fight to survive the night and make it to their rendezvous before it’s too late. Review Cowriters/codirectors/stars Kevin Ignatius and Nick Psinakis serve up neo noir thrills and slaughter aplenty with Valley View Motel. Set in the 1970s and boasting an aesthetic that wonderfully fits crime cinema of that era without overdoing things, the film features Ignatius as Cliff, the more reluctant half of a diamond thieves duo with the more hotheaded and desperate Reg (Soulo Smith), and Psinakis as Hal, math teacher by day and hitman by night who is hot on the trail after the thieves abscond with the diamond they were meant to hand over to their employer. Sunny Kang (Laura Im)
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Netflix has unleashed a new creature feature with its six-episode horror series, “Below.” Starring Josh Hartnett, Charlie Heaton, and Mackenzie Davis, the coastal story delivers pure aquatic terror alongside an emotional arc. However, a festive family reunion quickly devolves into sheer survival horror. Saltwater Terror and Small-Town Secrets Filmed in Newfoundland, the narrative immerses viewers in a vulnerable seaside community. Suddenly, local deep-sea wildlife develops a bloodthirsty appetite for human flesh. Fisherman Calvin Penney, brilliantly played by Hartnett, stands directly at the center of the storm. Naturally, Calvin vows to protect his family while battling the monstrous entity terrorizing his hometown. Throughout the series, he also uncovers the island’s buried secrets, which only heightens the tension. The family’s individual drama also adds a great weight as the story unfolds. Masterful Suspense and Visceral Effects Brilliantly, the production keeps the creature mostly hidden until the final scenes. As a result, the imagination conjures far more disturbing horrors than any CGI program.
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Processing Charlie Official synopsis With his marriage about to fall apart, Charlie gets a surprise visit from his long-lost cousin. Charlie offers Cole a place to stay, but as his dark secrets bubble to the surface, Charlie realizes too late that no good deed goes unpunished. Review Writer/director David Harari serves up a jaw-dropping indie chiller with his black-and-white feature Processing Charlie. As if Charlie (Michael Ursu) wasn’t having enough trouble between arguing with his wife Anika (Kelly Pantaleoni) about his desire to not have children with her and his fear of entering his deceased younger sister’s locked bedroom, along comes his cousin Cole (Asa Fris). Cole has left his parents’ home where he was homeschooled and Charlie reluctantly lets him stay at the house he shares with Anika. From here, Harari steadily builds up suspense as Cole’s odd behavior grows increasingly disturbing and invasive. The ensemble cast members, which also include Sophia Guillen as Anika’s flirtatious friend Carmen, give
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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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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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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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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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Official synopsis A family is terrorised by a dark presence after they move into a quaint cottage, and discover it lies on the site of a medieval prison which once housed women accused of witchcraft. Review Writer/director Jeffrey Scott Collins’ supernatural shocker The Caged (U.K., 2026) may follow some tropes with which seasoned fright-fare devotees will be familiar, but there are plenty of original spins on those expected elements to have it rise above the pack. Fine performances and impressive work at the helm are also on display. In the late 1980s, recovering alcoholic fiction writer Robert (Edmund Kingsley), his wife Emily (Tamzin Merchant), teen stepdaughter Isabella (Raffiella Chapman), and young son Liam (Callen Carter) move into a remote mansion-sized abode in the English rural countryside. It had gone unsold and vacant for at least a decade so Robert and Emily got it dirt cheap, which we know means that there is a dark history behind it. As events ranging
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Castlevania is a title that demands respect as one of the strongest franchises in gaming history and has been seen on many consoles over the years. Unfortunately for me, the only title I’ve played was Castlevania 64 for, you guessed it, the Nintendo 64. Now, years later, Konami was awesome enough to allow me to check out the latest entry in the series, Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse! Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse is set 23 years after the events of Castlevania III and the Netflix animated series. Tevor Belmont and his daughter Rose are in Paris after a demonic outbreak occurred and is painting the city red. The duo split up to fight monsters and find the source of the evil, which may actually be caused by an old nemesis. Now, onto the game itself! When it comes to the controls, they are very responsive and simple, almost like an old-school arcade. The game’s art is what shines the brightest for me! I’ve heard the
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AdaptationAmazon Prime VideoBooksNewsReviewsStreaming TVTrailers
Horror fans are buzzing following the release of Mike Flanagan’s acclaimed series adaptation of Stephen King’s Carrie. Streaming now on Prime Video, the eight-episode limited series reimagines the classic telekinetic tragedy for modern audiences. Summer H. Howell stars as the infamous Carrie White, delivering a heartbreaking performance grounded in pure kindness and innocence. After her father dies in an accident, Carrie leaves home in isolation to attend high school under the watchful eye of her hyper-religious mother, played by Samantha Sloyan. You can watch the review below. Modern Consequences Elevate the Classic Nightmare Once at school, Carrie faces merciless harassment led by spoiled bully Chris Hargensen, played by Alice Thornton. Notably, the series updates the setting to the present day, making social media the primary weapon of psychological torture. Chris launches a viral account called Carrie Red, triggering escalating chaos, privacy violations, and violence across the entire student body. While some purists question the modern setting, the digital bullying makes
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Valley View Motel Official synopsis After a 1977 diamond heist goes sideways, two small-time crooks take refuge at a remote Pennsylvania motel, where a pair of bizarre sibling owners, a ruthless hitman and a night full of bad decisions turn their getaway into a desperate fight to survive the night and make it to their rendezvous before it’s too late. Review Cowriters/codirectors/stars Kevin Ignatius and Nick Psinakis serve up neo noir thrills and slaughter aplenty with Valley View Motel. Set in the 1970s and boasting an aesthetic that wonderfully fits crime cinema of that era without overdoing things, the film features Ignatius as Cliff, the more reluctant half of a diamond thieves duo with the more hotheaded and desperate Reg (Soulo Smith), and Psinakis as Hal, math teacher by day and hitman by night who is hot on the trail after the thieves abscond with the diamond they were meant to hand over to their employer. Sunny Kang (Laura Im)
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NetflixNewsReviewsStreaming TVTrailers
Netflix has unleashed a new creature feature with its six-episode horror series, “Below.” Starring Josh Hartnett, Charlie Heaton, and Mackenzie Davis, the coastal story delivers pure aquatic terror alongside an emotional arc. However, a festive family reunion quickly devolves into sheer survival horror. Saltwater Terror and Small-Town Secrets Filmed in Newfoundland, the narrative immerses viewers in a vulnerable seaside community. Suddenly, local deep-sea wildlife develops a bloodthirsty appetite for human flesh. Fisherman Calvin Penney, brilliantly played by Hartnett, stands directly at the center of the storm. Naturally, Calvin vows to protect his family while battling the monstrous entity terrorizing his hometown. Throughout the series, he also uncovers the island’s buried secrets, which only heightens the tension. The family’s individual drama also adds a great weight as the story unfolds. Masterful Suspense and Visceral Effects Brilliantly, the production keeps the creature mostly hidden until the final scenes. As a result, the imagination conjures far more disturbing horrors than any CGI program.
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Processing Charlie Official synopsis With his marriage about to fall apart, Charlie gets a surprise visit from his long-lost cousin. Charlie offers Cole a place to stay, but as his dark secrets bubble to the surface, Charlie realizes too late that no good deed goes unpunished. Review Writer/director David Harari serves up a jaw-dropping indie chiller with his black-and-white feature Processing Charlie. As if Charlie (Michael Ursu) wasn’t having enough trouble between arguing with his wife Anika (Kelly Pantaleoni) about his desire to not have children with her and his fear of entering his deceased younger sister’s locked bedroom, along comes his cousin Cole (Asa Fris). Cole has left his parents’ home where he was homeschooled and Charlie reluctantly lets him stay at the house he shares with Anika. From here, Harari steadily builds up suspense as Cole’s odd behavior grows increasingly disturbing and invasive. The ensemble cast members, which also include Sophia Guillen as Anika’s flirtatious friend Carmen, give
Continue reading →
MoviesReviewsShudderStreaming TV
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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HalloweenMoviesNewsProductReviews
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 →
Film FestivalsForeignMoviesReviewsShort Films
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 →
GamingParanormalProductReviews
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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