“The Fall of the House of Usher”: A Spiritual Adaption of Edgar Allan Poe [Review]

Known for his iconic Stephen King adaptations like Gerald’s Game and Doctor Sleep, as well as for his Netflix miniseries like The Haunting of Hill House, Bly Manor, and Midnight Mass, there is no denying Mike Flanagan’s massive impact on modern horror.  No one does character driven horror/drama with a dash of poignant melancholy quite like Flanagan. So now he’s back with another Netflix miniseries, … Continue reading “The Fall of the House of Usher”: A Spiritual Adaption of Edgar Allan Poe [Review]

“Bird Box Barcelona” – A Solid Spinoff That Expands the Mythology [Review]

Back in 2018, Netflix’s Sandra Bullock starring horror/thriller film Bird Box took the world by storm.  It very quickly dominated the conversation on social media, and even led to people blindfolding themselves while doing tasks as the “Bird Box Challenge”.  It got to the point that Netflix had to actually put out a statement discouraging viewers from doing anything risky or dangerous. So it was … Continue reading “Bird Box Barcelona” – A Solid Spinoff That Expands the Mythology [Review]

Parenting is Tough in Netflix’s “Run Rabbit Run” [Review]

Family secrets always have a way of coming back to bite us.  Netflix’s latest original horror movie, Run Rabbit Run (originally made and released in Australia), explores this idea through the use of the creepy kid trope.  It mostly succeeds at both, and in the process, goes to some pretty dark and messed up places… Generational Trauma Following the death of her father, a divorced … Continue reading Parenting is Tough in Netflix’s “Run Rabbit Run” [Review]

Ranking Every Episode of “Black Mirror” Season 6

After a four year hiatus (largely due to certain global pandemic related issues), the massive British hit Black Mirror is back on Netflix!  With an additional 5 episodes (really 5 mini movies) in Season 6, the series has proven once again that there really is no weak link, nor is there any limit to how creepily they can extrapolate current technology into frightening territory. Since … Continue reading Ranking Every Episode of “Black Mirror” Season 6

“You” Season 4 Part 2 – A Disappointing Payoff to a Promising Setup [Review]

Having been split into two volumes (which Netflix has wisely started doing lately), You Season 4 ended its midpoint on a cliffhanger that promised to pay off in these final 5 episodes. Volume 2 takes a very drastic subversion of expectations and you’re either going to hate it or love with very little in between. Spoilers Ahead – You’ve Been Warned The “Real” Eat the … Continue reading “You” Season 4 Part 2 – A Disappointing Payoff to a Promising Setup [Review]

“You” Season 4 Vol. 1 Goes Full British Murder Mystery [Review]

Our favorite completely toxic sociopathic role model that we definitely shouldn’t be idolizing is back on Netflix!  Following a pretty climactic and life changing Season 3 finale, Joe is back in a new city, new country, and with a new name.  And while he strives to create a new life, he can’t help but be swept up in absurd and dangerous situations… Professor Jonathan Moore … Continue reading “You” Season 4 Vol. 1 Goes Full British Murder Mystery [Review]

Rob Zombie’s “Munsters” vs. Tim Burton’s “Wednesday”

This Fall saw the return of two incredibly popular gothic families to the small screen.  Both were the basis of sitcoms from the 1960’s, both were Halloween icons, both were being adapted by very iconic/divisive directors whose reputations among fans aren’t what they used to be, both were shot in Eastern Europe, and finally both were being released directly to Netflix in September and November … Continue reading Rob Zombie’s “Munsters” vs. Tim Burton’s “Wednesday”

Rob Zombie Announces “The Munsters” Releasing Straight to Netflix

Rob Zombie’s latest film project The Munsters has been the subject of great intrigue, for both good and bad reasons.  The incredibly divisive director is known for his love of the original Munsters TV series and while the first teaser delighted fans with a recreation of the show’s original opening, the full trailer left a lot to be desired. While fans continue to debate and … Continue reading Rob Zombie Announces “The Munsters” Releasing Straight to Netflix

“Incantation” – Movie Review

One part Paranormal Activity, one part Hereditary, the latest Netflix original horror film from Taiwan, Incantation begs the question of whether curses can be passed down from one generation to the next.  Utilizing the found footage style, but in a fresh and unique manner, Incantation manages to tell a fragmented, but compelling story with genuine creepy scares. Devastating Curse The worst nightmare for any parent … Continue reading “Incantation” – Movie Review

10 Predictions for “Stranger Things” Season 4 Volume 2

With just a few days until the finale of Season 4 of Stranger Things, the anticipation is higher than ever.  From a series known for its dramatic twists and turns, we can only speculate what may be in store for the next two feature length episodes.  So we thought it would be fun to look at 10 fan theories about the Season 4 finale of … Continue reading 10 Predictions for “Stranger Things” Season 4 Volume 2