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Spook City - A Horror Movie Podcast

Spook City - A Horror Movie Podcast

What I Watched Tonight

Horror enthusiast Matt Hudson dives deep into the genre he loves on this unpredictable show. Using the Horroroulettewheel to choose each episode's film and guaranteeing a surprise every time, Matt serves up spoiler-packed reviews and thoughts on horror through the decades. As a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic since 2018, he's exclusively here to discuss his passion: horror cinema.

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78 - Exorcist II: The Heretic

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78 - Exorcist II: The Heretic
Matt discusses EXORCIST II: THE HERETIC for this year’s Halloween episode to end 2026’s October Series - oh what fun…

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TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by John BoormanWritten by William GoodhartDistributed by Warner BrosReleased on 17 June 1977Runtime of 102 minutesRT Critic 10% // RT Audience 13% // Metascore 39 // IMDb 3.8/10 // Letterboxd 2.0/5

CASTLinda Blair as Regan MacNeilKitty Winn as Sharon SpencerRichard Burton as Father Philip LamontLouise Fletcher as Dr. Gene TuskinMax von Sydow as Father Lankester MerrinPaul Henreid as Cardinal JarosJames Earl Jones as Kokumo

Timestamps
(00:00) Introduction
(00:40) Halloween Memories and Roundup
(08:54) Exorcist II: The Heretic Tale of the Tape
(11:08) Exorcist II: The Heretic Trailer
(14:17) Exorcist II: The Heretic Cast
(15:17) Exorcist II: The Heretic Quick Synopsis and Trivia
(23:15) Exorcist II: The Heretic Thoughts and Discussion
(1:29:40) Exorcist II: The Heretic Letterboxd Comments
(1:34:46) Outro
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Fri, 30 Oct 2026 - 1h 36min
77 - Dead Snow
For the third film in the 2026 October Series, Matt discusses Tommy Wirkola's DEAD SNOW and delights in Nazi zombies being merked...

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TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Tommy WirkolaWritten by Tommy Wirkola and Stig Frode HenriksenDistributed by Euforia FilmsReleased on 9 January 2009Runtime of 92 minutesRT Critic 67% // RT Audience 56% // Metascore 61 // IMDb 6.3/10 // Letterboxd 3/5

CASTVegar Hoel as Martin HykkerudStig Frode Henriksen as Roy ToivonenCharlotte Frogner as Hanna DelonLasse Valdal as Vegard RostenEvy Kasseth Røsten as Liv BeckJeppe Laursen as Erlend JohnsenJenny Skavlan as Chris FrognerAne Dahl Torp as Sara HenriksenBjørn Sundquist as The WandererØrjan Gamst as Standartenführer Herzog

Timestamps
(00:00) Introduction
(01:32) Weekly Horror Update
(07:41) Dead Snow Tale of the Tape
(08:58) Dead Snow Trailer
(11:28) Dead Snow Cast
(12:15) Dead Snow Quick Synopsis and Trivia
(19:40) Dead Snow Thoughts and Discussion
(1:03:30) Dead Snow Letterboxd Comments
(1:06:40) Outro
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Fri, 23 Oct 2026 - 1h 08min
76 - The Tingler
Matt discusses William Castle's THE TINGLER from 1959 to continue this year's October Series - and it's certainly charming...

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TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by William CastleWritten by Robb WhiteDistributed by Columbia PicturesReleased on 29 July 1959Runtime of 82 minutesRT Critic 78% // RT Audience 67% // IMDb 6.6/10 // Letterboxd 3.4/5

CASTVincent Price as Dr. Warren ChapinJudith Evelyn as Mrs. Martha Ryerson Higgins (in her final film role)Darryl Hickman as Dave MorrisPatricia Cutts as Isabel Stevens ChapinPamela Lincoln as Lucy Stevens (in her film debut)Philip Coolidge as Oliver 'Ollie' Higgins

Timestamps
(00:00) Introduction
(00:48) Weekly Horror Catch Up
(04:30) The Tingler Tale of the Tape
(05:33) The Tingler Trailer
(08:08) The Tingler Cast
(08:56) The Tingler Quick Synopsis and Trivia
(17:21) The Tingler Thoughts and Discussion
(52:30) The Tingler Rating
(53:02) The Tingler Letterboxd Comments
(55:30) Outro
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Fri, 16 Oct 2026 - 56min
75 - Deadly Blessing
Matt discusses Wes Craven's DEADLY BLESSING to continue this year's October Series - and it's a strange one...!

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TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Wes CravenWritten by Wes Craven, Glenn M. Benest, and Matthew BarrDistributed by United ArtistsReleased on 14 August 1981Runtime of 102 minutesRT Critic 44% // RT Audience 28% // Metascore 56 // IMDb 5.5/10 // Letterboxd 2.8/5

CASTMaren Jensen as Martha SchmidtSharon Stone as Lana MarcusSusan Buckner as Vicky AndersonJeff East as John SchmidtColleen Riley as MelissaDouglas Barr as Jim SchmidtLisa Hartman as Faith StohlerLois Nettleton as Louisa StohlerErnest Borgnine as Isaiah SchmidtMichael Berryman as William GluntzKevin Cooney as Sheriff

Timestamps
(00:00) Introduction
(00:42) Weekly Horror Catch Up
(08:55) Deadly Blessing Tale of the Tape
(10:06) Deadly Blessing Trailer
(12:44) Deadly Blessing Cast
(13:53) Deadly Blessing Quick Synopsis and Trivia
(17:39) Deadly Blessing Thoughts and Discussion
(1:02:19) Deadly Blessing Rating
(1:03:01) Deadly Blessing Letterboxd Comments
(1:07:09) Outro
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Fri, 09 Oct 2026 - 1h 08min
74 - Tomie
Kicking off this year's October Series, Matt discusses Ataru Oikawa’s TOMIE from 1998 this week - based on the manga from Junji Ito, is it any good?

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TALE OF THE TAPEDirected and written by Ataru OikawaDistributed by Art PortReleased on 6 October 1998Runtime of 95 minutesRT Audience 38% // IMDb 5.3/10 // Letterboxd 3/5

CASTMami Nakamura as Tsukiko IzumisawaMiho Kanno as Tomie KawakamiYoriko Dōguchi as Dr. HosonoTomorowo Taguchi as Detective HaradaKenji Mizuhashi as Takeshi YamamotoRumi as Kaori

Timestamps
(00:00) Introduction
(00:56) Weekly Horror Catch Up
(04:54) Tomie Tale of the Tape
(05:56) Tomie Trailer
(07:06) Tomie Cast
(08:02) Tomie Quick Synopsis and Trivia
(14:01) Tomie Thoughts and Discussion
(1:04:25) Tomie Rating
(1:05:15) Tomie Letterboxd Comments
(1:09:22) Outro
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Fri, 02 Oct 2026 - 1h 10min
73 - The 8th Night
Matt discusses Kim Tae-hyoung'sTHE 8th NIGHTfrom 2021 this week, a surprisingly dense film - but is it any good?

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TALE OF THE TAPEDirected and written by Kim Tae-hyoungDistributed by Netflix / Little Big PicturesReleased on 2 July 2021Runtime of 115 minutesRT Critic 71% // RT Audience 37% // IMDb 5.4/10 // Letterboxd 2.5/5

CASTLee Sung-min as Park Jin-sooPark Hae-joon as Kim Ho-taeKim You-jung as Kim Ae-ranNam Da-reum as Cheong-seokChoi Jin-ho as Professor Kim Joon-cheolLee Eol as Ha-jeongKim Han-sol as delivery manPark Se-hyun as a high school girl

Timestamps
(00:00) Introduction
(00:45) Crawl 2, Lollipop Chainsaw, and Courtney Cox’s Scream 3 hair
(06:58) The 8th Night Tale of the Tape
(08:14) The 8th Night Trailer
(09:41) The 8th Night Cast
(11:00) The 8th Night Quick Synopsis and Trivia
(16:31) The 8th Night Thoughts and Discussion
(1:07:14) The 8th Night Letterboxd Comments
(1:10:21) Outro
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Fri, 25 Sep 2026 - 1h 11min
72 - A Bay of Blood
Matt discusses Mario Bava's seminal A Bay of Blood from 1971, long seen as a bridge between the giallo and the modern slasher film...

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TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Mario BavaWritten by Mario Bava, Giuseppe Zaccariello and Filippo Ottoni

Distributed by Nuova Linea CinematograficaReleased on 8 September 1971Runtime of 84 minutesRT Critic 80% // RT Audience 62% // IMDb 6.5/10 // Letterboxd 3.4/5

CASTClaudine Auger as Renata DonatiLuigi Pistilli as AlbertoClaudio Volonté as SimoneLaura Betti as Anna FossatiLeopoldo Trieste as Paolo FossatiIsa Miranda as Countess Federica DonatiChris Avram as Franco VenturaAnna Maria Rosati as LauraBrigitte Skay as LouisePaola Montenero as SylvieGuido Boccaccini as LucaRoberto Bonanni as RobertoGiovanni Nuvoletti as Count Filippo Donati

Timestamps
(00:00) Introduction
(00:45) Crystal Lake Trailer Talk
(07:48) A Bay of Blood Tale of the Tape
(08:44) A Bay of Blood Trailer
(11:43) A Bay of Blood Cast
(13:24) A Bay of Blood Quick Synopsis and Trivia
(19:47) A Bay of Blood Thoughts and Discussion
(54:53) A Bay of Blood Letterboxd Comments
(1:00:15) Outro
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Fri, 18 Sep 2026 - 1h 01min
71 - Companion
Matt discusses Drew Hancock’s COMPANION this week - including Jack Quaid being a dick, the ace comedy, and the joy of Sophie Thatcher

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TALE OF THE TAPEDirected and written by Drew Hancock

Distributed by Warner Bros PicturesReleased on 31 January 2025Runtime of 97 minutesRT Critic 93% // RT Audience 88% // Metascore 70 // IMDb 6.9/10 // Letterboxd 3.4/5

CASTSophie Thatcher as IrisJack Quaid as Josh BeemanLukas Gage as PatrickMegan Suri as KatHarvey Guillén as EliRupert Friend as SergeyJaboukie Young-White as TeddyMatthew J. McCarthy as SidMarc Menchaca as Deputy Hendrix

Timestamps
(00:00) Introduction
(03:26) Companion Tale of the Tape
(04:33) Companion Trailer
(06:15) Companion Cast
(09:21) Companion Quick Synopsis and Trivia
(13:04) Companion Thoughts and Discussion
(1:14:14) Companion Letterboxd Comments
(1:18:46) Outro

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Fri, 11 Sep 2026 - 1h 19min
70 - Midnight
Matt discusses Kwon Oh-seung'sMIDNIGHTfrom 2021 this week, in which a serial killer hunts a deaf woman in Seoul...

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TALE OF THE TAPEWritten and directed by Kwon Oh-seungDistributed by CJ EntertainmentReleased on 30 June 2021Runtime of 103 minutesRT Critic 100% // RT Audience 62% // IMDb 6.5/10 // Letterboxd 3.5/5

CASTJin Ki-joo as Kim Kyung-miWi Ha-joon as Do-shikPark Hoon as Jong-tak, brother of Choi Seo-jungGil Hae-yeon as Kyung-mi's motherKim Hye-yoon as Choi So-jung

Timestamps
(00:00) Introduction
(00:43) Victor Miller
(03:10) Midnight Tale of the Tape
(05:03) Midnight Trailer
(07:01) Midnight Cast
(08:00) Midnight Quick Synopsis and Trivia
(09:37) Midnight Thoughts and Discussion
(1:04:04) Midnight Letterboxd Comments
(1:07:05) Outro
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Fri, 04 Sep 2026 - 1h 08min
69 - The Midnight Meat Train
Matt discusses THE MIDNIGHT MEAT TRAINthis week, diving into the very mid-noughties grimy horror flick...

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TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Ryuhei KitamuraWritten by Jeff BuhlerDistributed by LionsgateReleased on 1 August 2008Runtime of 98 minutesRT Critic 70% // RT Audience 50% // Metascore 58 // IMDb 6/10 // Letterboxd 2.7/5

CASTBradley Cooper as Leon KaufmanVinnie Jones as MahoganyLeslie Bibb as Maya JonesBrooke Shields as Susan HoffRoger Bart as JurgisTed Raimi as Randle CooperPeter Jacobson as OttoBarbara Eve Harris as Det. Lynn Hadley

Timestamps
(00:00) Introduction
(00:50) Dolly Parton, Tim Curry and Peter Cullen
(08:41) The Midnight Meat Train Tale of the Tape
(10:19) The Midnight Meat Train Trailer
(12:17) The Midnight Meat Train Cast
(13:06) The Midnight Meat Train Quick Synopsis and Trivia
(16:57) The Midnight Meat Train Thoughts and Discussion
(56:16) The Midnight Meat Train Letterboxd Comments
(1:00:11) Outro
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Fri, 28 Aug 2026 - 1h 01min
68 - The Last Broadcast
Matt discusses THE LAST BROADCAST this week, the found-footage film that pre-dated The Blair Witch Project - BUT is it as good…?

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TALE OF THE TAPEWritten and directed by Stefan Avalos and Lance WeilerDistributed by Wavelength ReleasingReleased on 8 March 1998Runtime of 86 minutesRT Critic 47% // RT Audience 39% // IMDb 5.2/10 // Letterboxd 2.6/5

CASTDavid Beard as David LeighJames Seward as James "Jim" L. SuerdStefan Avalos as Steven "Johnny" AvkastLance Weiler as Locus WheelerRein Clabbers as Rein ClackinMichele Pulaski as Michelle "Shelly" Monarch

Timestamps
(00:00) Introduction
(00:44) Hayden Panettiere
(03:47) The Last Broadcast Tale of the Tape
(05:19) The Last Broadcast Trailer
(07:44) The Last Broadcast Cast
(08:39) The Last Broadcast Quick Synopsis and Trivia
(13:49) The Last Broadcast Thoughts and Discussion
(46:29) The Last Broadcast Letterboxd Comments
(49:40) Outro
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Fri, 21 Aug 2026 - 50min
67 - Tourist Trap
Matt discusses TOURIST TRAP from 1979 this week, and it is indeed a film...

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TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by David SchmoellerWritten by David Schmoeller and J. Larry Carroll

Distributed by Compass International PicturesReleased on 14 March 1979Runtime of 90 minutesRT Critic 67% // RT Audience 48% // IMDb 6/10 // Letterboxd 3.1/5

CASTChuck Connors as Mr. SlausenShailar Coby as Davey SlausenJocelyn Jones as MollyJon Van Ness as JerryRobin Sherwood as EileenTanya Roberts as BeckyDawn Jeffory-Nelson as TinaKeith McDermott as WoodyLinnea Quigley as a Mannequin (uncredited)

Timestamps
(00:00) Introduction
(00:43) SOULM8TE Thoughts and Gaming
(04:58) Tourist Trap Tale of the Tape
(05:58) Tourist Trap Trailer
(07:54) Tourist Trap Cast
(08:56) Tourist Trap Quick Synopsis and Trivia
(12:21) Tourist Trap Thoughts and Discussion
(58:22) Tourist Trap Letterboxd Comments
(1:01:38) Outro
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Fri, 14 Aug 2026 - 1h 02min
66 - Eyes Without a Face
Matt discusses 1960's Eyes Without a Face this week...and it is bloody good...!

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TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Georges FranjuWritten by Pierre Boileau, Thomas Narcejac, Jean Redon and Claude Sautet; Pierre Gascar credit for dialogue

Distributed by Lux Compagnie Cinématographique de FranceReleased on 2 March 1960Runtime of 90 minutesRT Critic 97% // RT Audience 87% // Metascore 90 // IMDb 7.6/10 // Letterboxd 3.9/5

CASTPierre Brasseur as Dr. GénessierAlida Valli as LouiseÉdith Scob as Christiane GénessierJuliette Mayniel as Edna GrüberBéatrice Altariba as Paulette MérodonFrançois Guérin as Jacques VernonAlexandre Rignault as Inspector Parot

Timestamps
(00:00) Introduction
(02:05) Eyes Without a Face Tale of the Tape
(03:53) Eyes Without a Face Trailer
(05:16) Eyes Without a Face Cast
(05:57) Eyes Without a Face Quick Synopsis and Trivia
(10:56) Eyes Without a Face Thoughts and Discussion
(1:01:10) Eyes Without a Face Letterboxd Comments
(1:04:35) Outro
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Fri, 07 Aug 2026 - 1h 05min
65 - Dead Zero (Chapter One) Interview w/ Lee Alan Donaldson
Matt sat down with Lee Alan Donaldson to discuss the recently-released action-horror-zombie short film Dead Zero (Chapter One). Lee is the co-writer and producer of the film, and he also stars in it alongside various other production roles.

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Mon, 03 Aug 2026 - 1h 07min
64 - The Night of the Hunter
Matt discusses 1955's The Night of the Hunter this week - a movie with a moment that floored him...

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TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Charles LaughtonWritten by James Agee

Distributed by United ArtistsReleased on July 26 1955Runtime of 92 minutesRT Critic 94% // RT Audience 94% // Metascore 77 // IMDb 7.9/10 // Letterboxd 4.1/5

CASTRobert Mitchum as "Preacher" Harry PowellShelley Winters as Willa HarperLillian Gish as Rachel CooperBilly Chapin as John HarperSally Jane Bruce as Pearl HarperJames Gleason as Uncle "Birdie" SteptoeEvelyn Varden as Icey Spoon, Willa's employerDon Beddoe as Walt Spoon, Icey's husbandPeter Graves as Ben HarperGloria Castillo as Ruby

Timestamps
(00:00) Introduction
(03:26) The Night of the Hunter Tale of the Tape
(05:43) The Night of the Hunter Trailer
(07:35) The Night of the Hunter Cast
(08:13) The Night of the Hunter Quick Synopsis and Trivia
(15:05) The Night of the Hunter Thoughts and Discussion
(1:07:12) The Night of the Hunter Letterboxd Comments
(1:10:07) Outro
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Fri, 31 Jul 2026 - 1h 11min
63 - The Omen (1976)
Matt discusses the 1976 classic The Omen this week, and it's all for you...!

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TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Richard DonnerWritten by David Seltzer

Distributed by 20th Century FoxReleased on 6 June 1976Runtime of 111 minutesRT Critic 76% // RT Audience 81% // Metascore 63 // IMDb 7.5/10 // Letterboxd 3.6/5

CASTGregory Peck as Robert ThornLee Remick as Katherine ThornDavid Warner as Keith JenningsBillie Whitelaw as Mrs. BaylockHarvey Spencer Stephens as Damien ThornPatrick Troughton as Father BrennanMartin Benson as Father SpilettoLeo McKern as Carl Bugenhagen (uncredited)

Timestamps
(00:00) Introduction
(02:38) The Omen Tale of the Tape
(04:00) The Omen Trailer
(06:33) The Omen Cast and Quick Synopsis
(08:06) The Omen Thoughts and Discussion
(1:02:24) The Omen Letterboxd Comments
(1:06:13) Outro
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Fri, 19 Jun 2026 - 1h 07min
62 - Obsession
Matt discusses Curry Barker's Obsession this week in all it's unnerving glory...

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TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Curry BarkerWritten by Curry Barker

Distributed by Focus Features / Universal (Int)Released on September 5 2005 at TIFF, wider release on May 16 2026Runtime of 109 minutesRT Critic 94% // RT Audience 94% // Metascore 77 // IMDb 7.9/10 // Letterboxd 4.1/5

CASTMichael Johnston as BearInde Navarette as NikkiCooper Tomlinson as IanMegan Lawless as SarahAndy Richter as Carter

Timestamps
(00:00) Introduction
(01:44) Obsession Tale of the Tape
(04:51) Obsession Trailer
(07:11) Obsession Cast
(07:39) Obsession Quick Synopsis and Trivia
(10:07) Obsession Thoughts and Discussion
(1:19:45) Obsession Letterboxd Comments
(1:24:27) Outro
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Fri, 24 Jul 2026 - 1h 25min
61 - Pontypool
Matt discusses Bruce McDonald’s PONTYPOOL this week, a very different type of zombie/infected film...

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TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Bruce McDonaldWritten by Tony Burgess

Distributed by Maple PicturesReleased on September 6 2008 at TIFF, wider release on March 6 2009Runtime of 96 minutesRT Critic 83% // RT Audience 68% // Metascore 54 // IMDb 6.5/10 // Letterboxd 3.3/5

CASTStephen McHattie as Grant MazzyLisa Houle as Sydney Briar Georgina Reilly as Laurel-Ann DrummondHrant Alianak as Dr. Jon MendezRick Roberts as Ken Loney

Timestamps
(00:00) Introduction
(00:45) Horror Catch Up
(07:02) Pontypool Tale of the Tape
(11:54) Pontypool Quick Synopsis
(12:49) Pontypool Thoughts and Discussion
(1:10:05) Pontypool Letterboxd Comments
(1:13:12) Outro
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Fri, 17 Jul 2026 - 1h 14min
60 - Fall
Matt discusses 2018's Fall - including the premise, the melodrama, the dodgy dialogue, and clammy palms of it all...!

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TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Scott MannWritten by Scott Mann and Jonathan Frank

Distributed by Lionsgate / Signature EntertainmentReleased on 12th August 2022Runtime of 107 minutesRT Critic 79% // RT Audience 79% // Metascore 62 // IMDb 6.4/10 // Letterboxd 2.6/5

CASTGrace Caroline Currey as Becky ConnorVirginia Gardner as Shiloh HunterMason Gooding as Dan Connor, Becky's deceased husbandJeffrey Dean Morgan as James Conner, Becky's father

Timestamps
(00:00) Introduction
(02:25) Fall Tale of the Tape
(03:37) Fall Trailer
(06:10) Fall Cast and Quick Synopsis
(10:33) Fall Thoughts and Discussion
(45:50) Fall Letterboxd Comments
(50:24) Outro
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Fri, 12 Jun 2026 - 51min
59 - Annihilation
Matt dives into 2018's Annihilationand goes deep into Alex Garland's horrifying, mesmerising, challenging and beautiful sci-fi horror...

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TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Alex GarlandWritten by Alex Garland

Distributed by Paramount Pictures / NetflixReleased on February 13th 2018Runtime of 115 minutesRT Critic 88% // RT Audience 67% // Metascore 79 // IMDb 6.8/10 // Letterboxd 3.6/5

CASTNatalie Portman as LenaJennifer Jason Leigh as Dr VentressGina Rodriguez as AnyaTessa Thompson as JosieTuva Novotny as Cassie ShepherdOscar Isaac as KaneBenedict Wong as LomaxSonoya Mizuno as Matie (Med Student) / Motion Capture for Humanoid

Timestamps
(00:00) Introduction
(01:44) Annihilation Tale of the Tape
(04:13) Annihilation Trailer
(7:00) Annihilation Cast and Quick Synopsis
(10:17) Annihilation Thoughts and Discussion
(50:59) Annihilation Biblical and Religious Theory via Dresden Doll
(1:16:39) Annihilation Letterboxd Comments
(1:19:23) Outro
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Fri, 05 Jun 2026 - 1h 20min
58 - The Exorcist: Believer
Matt discusses the maligned The Exorcist: Believer, but is it as viciously bad as the world says? The body and the blood, indeed...

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TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by David Gordon GreenWritten by David Gordon Green and Peter Sattler

Distributed by Universal PicturesReleased on October 6 2023Runtime of 121 minutesRT Critic 22% // RT Audience 57% // Metascore 39 // IMDb 4.8/10 // Letterboxd 2/5

CASTLeslie Odom Jr.as Victor FieldingLidya Jewett as Angela FieldingOlivia O'Neillas Katherine WestJennifer Nettlesas Miranda WestNorbert Leo Butz as Tony WestRaphael Sbargeas Pastor Don RevansOkwui Okpokwasilias Dr. BeehibeDanny McCarthyas StuartE. J. Bonillaas Father MaddoxLinda Blair as Regan MacNeilAnn Dowd as AnnEllen Burstyn as Chris MacNeilTracey Gravesas Sorenne Fielding

Timestamps
(00:00) Introduction
(02:18) The Exorcist: Believer Tale of the Tape
(05:53) The Exorcist: Believer Trailer
(09:56) The Exorcist: Believer Cast and Quick Synopsis
(13:58) The Exorcist: Believer Thoughts and Discussion
(1:14:22) The Exorcist: Believer Letterboxd Comments
(1:17:40) Outro
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Fri, 29 May 2026 - 1h 18min
57 - Fantasia International Film Festival 2026 Preview
I'm covering the Fantasia International Film Festival again this year as accredited media, and I'm looking ahead to some of the horror films I am most excited for ahead of the festival beginning on July 16th 2026

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Fri, 10 Jul 2026 - 31min
56 - MaXXXine
Matt is joined by the spectacular Stephy Best to discuss 2024's MaXXXine, the final part in Ti West's X trilogy. Is a rousing success or just simply ok?

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TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Ti WestWritten by Ti WestCinematography by Eliot RockettScore by Tyler Bates

Distributed by A24Released on 24 June 2024 and grossed around $22.1m (budget approx. $10m)Runtime of 104 minutesRT Critic 73% // RT Audience 73% // Metascore 64 // IMDb 6.2/10 // Letterboxd 3.1/5

CASTMia Goth as Maxine MillerCharley Rowan McCain as young Maxine MillerElizabeth Debicki as Elizabeth Bender, a British film director working on The Puritan IIMoses Sumney as Leon Green, a video store employee and Maxine's close friendMichelle Monaghan as Detective WilliamsBobby Cannavale as Detective TorresHalsey as Tabby Martin, a porn star and Maxine's friendLily Collins as Molly Bennett, a British actress who played the lead of the first Puritan filmGiancarlo Esposito as Teddy Knight, Esq., an agent for the adult film industry and Z–list film actorsKevin Bacon as John Labat, a private investigatorSimon Prast as Reverend Ernest Miller, a televangelist and Maxine's estranged fatherSophie Thatcher as an FX Artist

Timestamps
(00:00) Introduction
(02:58) MaXXXine Tale of the Tape
(07:20) MaXXXine Quick Synopsis
(07:54) MaXXXine Thoughts and Discussion
(01:29:38) MaXXXine Ratings
(01:33:38) Outro
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Mon, 25 May 2026 - 1h 36min
55 - Blood and Black Lace
Matt discusses Mario Bava's seminal BLOOD AND BLACK LACE this week, widely considered to be the first true giallo flick...

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TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Mario BavaWritten by Marcello Fondato and Giuseppe BarillàCinematography by Ubaldo TerzanoScore by Carlo Rustichelli

Distributed by UnidisReleased on 14 March 1964 and grossed around $83k domestically in Italy (budget approx. $86k)Runtime of 88 minutesRT Critic 75% // RT Audience 76% // IMDb 7.1/10 // Letterboxd 3.7/5

CASTEva Bartok as Contessa Cristiana CuomoCameron Mitchell as Massimo MorlacchiThomas Reiner as Ispettore SilvestriArianna Gorini as NicoleMary Arden as Peggy PeytonLea Krugher as GretaClaude Dantes as Tao-Li (Tilde)Dante DiPaolo as Franco ScaloMassimo Righi as MarcoFranco Ressel as Marquis Riccardo MorelliLuciano Pigozzi as Cesare LazzariniGiuliano Raffaelli as Inspector ZanchinFrancesca Ungaro as IsabellaHarriet White Medin as ClariceGoffredo Unger as The Masked Killer (uncredited)

Timestamps
(00:00) Introduction
(02:53) Blood and Black Lace Tale of the Tape
(08:18) Blood and Black Lace Horror Alumni
(10:30) Blood and Black Lace Quick Synopsis
(12:34) Blood and Black Lace Pre-Ramble
(13:45) Blood and Black Lace Thoughts and Discussion
(49:29) Blood and Black Lace Letterboxd Comments
(53:41) Outro
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Fri, 08 May 2026 - 54min
54 - Ravenous (1999)
Matt's discusses the 1999 cult film RAVENOUS this week, and it wasn't quite what he thought it would be...

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TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Antonia BirdWritten by Ted GriffinCinematography by Anthony B. RichmondScore by Michael Nyman and Damon Albarn

Distributed by 20th Century FoxReleased on 19 March 1999 and grossed around $2m worldwide (budget approx. $12m)Runtime of 100 minutesRT Critic 52% // RT Audience 78% // Metascore 46 // IMDb 6.9/10 // Letterboxd 3.7/5

CASTGuy Pearce as Captain John BoydRobert Carlyle as F.W. Colqhoun / Colonel IvesDavid Arquette as Private CleavesJeremy Davies as Private TofflerJeffrey Jones as Colonel HartJohn Spencer as General SlausonStephen Spinella as Major KnoxNeal McDonough as Private ReichJoseph Runningfox as GeorgeSheila Tousey as Martha

Timestamps
(00:00) Introduction
(01:12) Ravenous Tale of the Tape
(06:04) Ravenous Horror Alumni
(08:10) Ravenous Quick Synopsis
(10:04) Ravenous Pre-Ramble/Manifest Destiny
(12:29) Ravenous Thoughts and Discussion
(46:05) Ravenous Letterboxd Comments
(50:21) Outro
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Fri, 01 May 2026 - 51min
53 - The Lodge
Matt's discusses the 2019 psychological horror THE LODGE this week in all its cold, chilly, and bleak glory...

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TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Veronika Franz and Severin FialaWritten by Franz, Fiala and Sergio CasciCinematography by Thimios BakatakisScore by Danny Bensi and Saunder Jurriaans

Distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing InternationalReleased on 7th February 2020 following a Sundance premiere on 25 January 2019 and grossed around $3.1m worldwide (budget approx. $3.2m)Runtime of 108 minutesRT Critic 75% // RT Audience 51% // Metascore 64 // IMDb 6/10 // Letterboxd 3.1/5

CASTRiley Keough as Grace MarshallLola Reid as young GraceJaeden Martell as Aiden HallLia McHugh as Mia HallRichard Armitage as Richard HallAlicia Silverstone as Laura Hall

Timestamps
(00:00) Introduction
(00:40) For the Love of Horror April 2026 Recap
(06:26) The Lodge Tale of the Tape
(11:27) The Lodge Horror Alumni
(12:23) The Lodge Quick Synopsis
(15:26) The Lodge Trivia
(17:44) The Lodge Thoughts and Discussion
(59:08) The Lodge Letterboxd Comments
(1:02:13) Outro
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Fri, 24 Apr 2026 - 1h 03min
52 - Don't Torture a Duckling
Matt discusses Lucio Fulci’s Don’t Torture a Duckling this week, widely considered to be the director’s masterpiece…

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TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Lucio FulciCinematography by Sergio D’OffiziScore by Riz Ortolani

Distributed by Medusa DistribuzioneReleased on 29 September 1972 and grossed around $500k domesticallyRuntime of 105 minutesRT Critic 88% // RT Audience 77% // IMDb 7/10 // Letterboxd 3.7/5

CASTFlorinda Bolkan as MaciaraBarbara Bouchet as PatriziaTomas Milian as Andrea MartelliIrene Papas as Aurelia AvalloneMarc Porel as Don Alberto AvalloneGeorges Wilson as "Uncle" FrancescoAntonello Campodifiori as Lieutenant Delli ColliUgo D'Alessio as Captain ModestiVirgilio Gazzolo as MagistrateVito Passeri as Giuseppe BarraRosalia Maggio as Mrs. Spriano, Michele's motherAndrea Aureli as Mr. Lo Cascio, Bruno's fatherLinda Sini as Mrs. Lo Cascio, Bruno's motherFranco Balducci as Mr. Spriano, Michele's father

Timestamps
(00:00) Introduction
(03:36) Don't Torture a Duckling Tale of the Tape
(08:18) Don't Torture a Duckling Horror Alumni
(09:57) Don't Torture a Duckling Quick Synopsis
(12:37) Don't Torture a Duckling Trivia
(13:06) Don't Torture a Duckling Thoughts and Discussion
(41:28) Don't Torture a Duckling Letterboxd Comments
(46:21) Outro
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Fri, 17 Apr 2026 - 47min
51 - The Burning
Matt discusses the 1981 cult classic The Burning this week, one of the cornerstones of the campsite slasher subgenre!

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TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Tony MaylamWritten by Bob Weinstein and Peter LawrenceCinematography by Harvey HarrisonScore by Rick Wakeman

Distributed by Filmways PicturesReleased on 8 May 1981 and grossed around $708k (budget approx. $1.5m)Runtime of 91 minutesRT Critic 86% // RT Audience 60% // Metascore 42 // IMDb 6.2/10 // Letterboxd 3.1/5

CASTBrian Matthews as ToddKeith Mandell as Young ToddLeah Ayres as MichelleBrian Backer as AlfredLou David as CropsyLarry Joshua as GlazerJason Alexander as DaveNed Eisenberg as EddyCarrick Glenn as SallyCarolyn Houlihan as KarenFisher Stevens as WoodstockShelley Bruce as TigerSarah Chodoff as BarbaraBonnie Deroski as MarnieHolly Hunter as Sophie

Timestamps
(00:00) Introduction
(03:48) The Burning Tale of the Tape
(10:16) The Burning Horror Alumni
(11:01) Weird IMDb Bios and Post-The Burning Careers
(13:13) The Burning Quick Synopsis
(14:54) The Burning Trivia
(17:27) The Burning Thoughts and Discussion
(45:52) The Burning Letterboxd Comments
(50:04) Outro
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Fri, 10 Apr 2026 - 51min
50 - Cure
Matt discusses 1997's Cure this week, and found out that it is lauded by some as one of the best films of all time...

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TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Kiyoshi KurosawaWritten by Kiyoshi KurosawaCinematography by Tokushô KikumuraScore by Gary Ashiya

Distributed by Shochiku-Fuji CompanyPremiered on 6 November 1997 and grossed around $196,871 on its initial run (about Y31m) (budget approx. Y1m)Runtime of 112 minutesRT Critic 94% // RT Audience 85% // Metascore 70 // IMDb 7.5/10 // Letterboxd 4.3/5

CASTKōji Yakusho as Kenichi TakabeMasato Hagiwara as Kunihiko MamiyaTsuyoshi Ujiki as Shin SakumaAnna Nakagawa as Fumie TakabeYoriko Dōguchi as Dr. Akiko MiyajimaYukijirō Hotaru as Ichiro KuwanoDenden as OidaRen Osugi as FujiwaraMasahiro Toda as Tōru HanaokaMisayo Haruki as Tomoko HanaokaShun Nakayama as KimuraAkira Otaka as YasukawaShôgo Suzuki as Tamura

Timestamps
(00:00) Introduction
(00:44) My first IMDb credit
(04:18) Cure Tale of the Tape
(08:28) Cure Horror Alumni
(10:36) Cure Quick Synopsis
(13:48) Cure Thoughts and Discussion
(1:04:25) Cure Letterboxd Comments
(1:09:10) Outro
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Fri, 03 Apr 2026 - 1h 10min
49 - Baskin
Matt discusses Baskin, the 2015 Turkish horror film that goes to wild, squelchy and weird places!

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TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Can EvrenolCinematography by Alp KorfaliScore by JF (Ulas Pakkan & Volkan Akaalp)

Distributed by The Salt Company InternationalPremiered on 11 September 2015 at TIFF, and theatrically on 1 January 2016Runtime of 97 minutesRT Critic 80% // RT Audience 47% // Metascore 58 // IMDb 5.8/10 // Letterboxd 3/5

CASTErgun Kuyucu as Boss RemziMuharrem Bayrak as YavuzGorkem Kasal as ArdaFatih Dokgöz as ApoSabahattin Yakut as SeyfiMehmet Cerrahoglu as Baba / The FatherSevket Suha Tezel as Master Creep / The ServantFadik Bülbül as Sister ButcherSeyithan Özdemir as Giant ManMehmet Akif Budak as Diner Footboy

Timestamps
(00:00) Introduction
(03:25) Tale of the Tape
(09:34) Horror Alumni
(14:05) Baskin Thoughts and Discussion
(1:02:11) Baskin Letterboxd Comments
(1:04:48) Outro
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Fri, 27 Mar 2026 - 1h 06min
48 - Dr. Terror's House of Horrors
Matt heads back to 1965 to discuss Dr. Terror’s House of Horrors - the five-part anthology with Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, and Donald Sutherland - and all its sixties cheese and charm.

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TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Freddie FrancisWritten by Milton SubotskyCinematography by Alan HumeScore by Elisabeth Luytens

Distributed by Regal Films International (UK) and Paramount Pictures (USA)Premiered on February 23rd 1965Runtime of 98 minutesRT Critic 100% (5 reviews) // RT Audience 63% // IMDb 6.6/10 // Letterboxd 3.3/5

CASTPeter Cushing as Dr ShreckChristopher Leeas Franklyn MarshMax Adrian as Dr BlakeAnn Bellas Ann RogersAlan Freeman as Bill RogersPeter Maddenas CalebBernard Lee as HopkinsJeremy Kemp as Jerry DrakeDonald Sutherlandas Bob CarrollRoy Castle as Biff BaileyKenny Lynch as Sammy CoinMichael Gough as Eric LandorNeil McCallum as Jim DawsonUrsula Howells as Deirdre BiddulphJennifer Jayneas Nicolle Carroll

Timestamps
(00:00) Introduction
(00:17) Oscars 2026 Horror Recap
(06:33) Tale of the Tape
(11:45) Horror Alumni
(19:18) Dr. Terror's House of Horrors Thoughts and Discussion
(59:56) Dr. Terror's House of Horrors Letterboxd Comments
(1:03:58) Outro
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Fri, 20 Mar 2026 - 54min
47 - The Wailing
Matt discusses 2016's The Wailing this week. It's very highly rated amongst critics and fans, and, turns out, for good reason too!

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TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Hong-jin NaWritten by Hong-jin NaCinematography by Kyung-pyo HongScore by Jang Young-gyu and Dalpalan

Distributed by 20th Century FoxPremiered on 12 May 2016 and went on to to make $51.3m at the worldwide box office (budget $8m)Runtime of 156 minutesRT Critic 99% // RT Audience 81% // Metascore 81 // IMDb 7.4/10 // Letterboxd 4/5

CASTKwak Do-won as Jong-gooHwang Jung-minas Il-gwangChun Woo-heeas Moo-myung/the woman in whiteJun Kunimura as a Japanese stranger/the strangerKim Hwan-heeas Hyo-jinHer Jinas Jong-goo's mother-in-lawJang So-yeonas Jong-goo's wifeKim Do-yoonas Yang I-samSon Gang-gukas Oh Seong-bok

Timestamps
(00:00) Introduction
(12:15) The Wailing Thoughts and Discussion
(59:56) The Wailing Letterboxd Comments
(1:03:58) Outro
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Fri, 13 Mar 2026 - 1h 05min
46 - Scream 7
Matt dives into Scream 7 this week in all its divisive glory - including the good, the bad, the Scott Foley, the reveal, Super Neve Campbell, BILLY'S MOTHER and more!

The episode also includes the fabulous thoughts of The Horror Project Podcast, Star Talks Horror, and Eammon Jacobs

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TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Kevin WilliamsonWritten by Kevin Williamson and Guy BusickCinematography by Ramsey NickellScore by Marco Beltrami

Distributed by Paramount PicturesPremiered on February 27th 2026 and opened to $97m (budget $45m)Runtime of 114 minutesRT Critic 31% // RT Audience 76% // Metascore 36 // IMDb 5.9/10 // Letterboxd 2.4/5

Distributed by Live EntertainmentPremiered on September 19th 1997 and went on to to make $15.7 at the worldwide box office (budget $5m)Runtime of 90 minutes

CASTNeve Campbellas Sidney Prescott-EvansIsabel Mayas Tatum EvansJasmin Savoy Brownas Mindy Meeks-MartinMason Goodingas Chad Meeks-MartinAnna Camp as Jessica BowdenMichelle Randolphas MadisonJimmy Tatroas ScottMckenna Graceas Hannah ThurmanAsa Germann as Lucas BowdenCeleste O'Connoras Chloe ParkerSam Rechneras Ben BrownTim Simonsas George WillisJoel McHale as Mark EvansCourteney Coxas Gale WeathersEthan Embry as Marco Davis

Timestamps
(00:00) Introduction
(17:22) Scream 7 Thoughts and Discussion
(59:46) Scream 7 Voice Notes
(01:10:34) Outro
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Fri, 06 Mar 2026 - 1h 12min
45 - Wishmaster
Matt is chatting about the 1997 cult classic Wishmasterthis week - including all of the cheese, the good, the bad, and the bloody awful….

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TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Robert KurtzmanWritten by Peter AtkinsCinematography by Jacques HaitkinScore by Harry Manfredini

Distributed by Live EntertainmentPremiered on September 19th 1997 and went on to to make $15.7 at the worldwide box office (budget $5m)Runtime of 90 minutes

CASTTammy Laurenas Alexandra AmbersonAndrew Divoff as The Djinn / Nathaniel DemerestRobert Englundas Raymond BeaumontChris Lemmonas Nick MerrittWendy Benson as Shannon AmbersonTony Crane as Josh AickmanJenny O'Hara as Wendy DerlethRicco Rossas Lieutenant NathansonGretchen Palmer as AriellaJohn Byner as Doug CleggCameosAngus Scrimmas narrator (voice only)George 'Buck' Floweras Homeless ManTed Raimias Ed FinneyKane Hodderas Merritt's GuardTony Toddas Johnny ValentineReggie Bannisteras PharmacistJoseph Pilatoas TorelliDennis Haydenas Security Guard

Timestamps
(00:00) Introduction
(13:38) Wishmaster Thoughts and Discussion
(55:46) Wishmaster Letterboxd Comments
(59:32) Outro
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Fri, 27 Feb 2026 - 1h 00min
44 - Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum
Matt discusses 2018's Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum this time around. Is it a found footage gem or dud?

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TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Jung Bum-shik (as Beom-sik Jeong)Written by Jung Bum-shik and Park Sang-minCinematography by Yoon Byung-ho

Distributed by ShowboxPremiered on 28 March 2018 and went on to to make $21m at the worldwide box office (budget $2.2m)Runtime of 91 minutesRT Critic 92% // RT Audience 75% // IMDb 6.5/10 // Letterboxd 3.3/5

CASTWi Ha-joonas Ha-joonPark Ji-hyunas Ji-hyunOh Ah-yeon as Ah-yeonMoon Ye-wonas CharlottePark Sung-hoonas Sung-hoonYoo Je-yoonas Je-yoonLee Seung-wookas Seung-wookPark Ji-a as Hospital Director / Director's Ghost
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Fri, 20 Feb 2026 - 59min
43 - Pearl
I'm joined by Stephy Best (she's a STAR!) to discuss Pearlas we continue our look at Ti West's Xtrilogy...

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TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Ti WestWritten by Ti West and Mia GothCinematography by Eliot RockettScore by Tyler Bates and Tim Williams

Distributed by A24Premiered on 3 September 2022 at Venice, with wide release on 16 September 2022 and went on to to make $10.1m at the worldwide box officeRuntime of 102 minutesRT Critic 93% // RT Audience 83% // Metascore 76 // IMDb 7/10 // Letterboxd 3.7/5

CASTMia Goth as PearlDavid Corenswetas the projectionistTandi Wrightas Ruth, Pearl's motherMatthew Sunderlandas Pearl's fatherEmma Jenkins-Purroas Mitsy, Howard's sisterAmelia Reid-Meredith as Margaret, Howard and Mitsy's motherAlistair Sewell as Howard, Pearl's husband

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Fri, 13 Feb 2026 - 1h 31min
42 - X
Matt is joined by Stephy Best to review Ti West's X - the first film in the X trilogy. They discuss everything they loved, a few things that fell short, the joys of Mia Goth, elderly copulation, and much more!

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Fri, 23 Jan 2026 - 1h 37min
41 - 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
Matt is joined by Dexerto's Eammon Parks Jacobs to deliver a SPOILER-FILLED review of Nia DaCosta's 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple...

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TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Nia DaCostaWritten by Alex GarlandScore by Hildur Guðnadóttir

Distributed by Sony Pictures ReleasingPremiered on 14 January 2026

CASTRalph Fiennesas Dr. Ian KelsonJack O'Connellas Sir Lord Jimmy CrystalAlfie Williamsas SpikeErin Kellymanas Jimmy InkChi Lewis-Parryas "Samson"Emma Lairdas JimmimaLouis Ashbourne Serkisas TomMaura Birdas Jimmy JonesGhazi Al Ruffaias Jimmy SnakeSam Lockeas Jimmy FoxCillian Murphy as Jim
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Wed, 14 Jan 2026 - 1h 43min
40 - A Christmas Horror Story
Continuing the Christmas horror theme, Matt discusses 2015's A Christmas Horror Story, anotheranthology for the season - but this one has William Shatner.

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TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Grant Harvey, Steve Hoban, and Brett SullivanWritten by Jason Filiatrault, James Kee, Sarah Larsen, Doug Taylor, and Pascal TrottierCinematography by Gavin SmithScore by Alex Khaskin

Distributed by RLJE FilmsPremiered on 23 October 2015Runtime of 99 minutesRT Critic 83% // RT Audience 50% // Metascore 49 // IMDb 5.8/10 // Letterboxd 2.7/5

CASTWilliam Shatneras DJ Dangerous DanGeorge Buzaas Santa Claus / NormanRob Archeras KrampusZoé De Grand Maisonas Molly SimonAlex Ozerov as BenShannon Kook as DylanAmy Forsythas Caprice BauerJeff Clarkas TaylorMichelle Noldenas Diane BauerAdrian Holmes as ScottOluniké Adeliyi as Kim PetersOrion Johnas WillA.C. Petersonas Big EarlPercy Hynes Whiteas DuncanCorinne Conley as Aunt EddaJulian Richingsas Gerhardt
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Wed, 24 Dec 2025 - 46min
39 - It: Welcome to Derry (Season One)
Matt is joined by Stephy Best to review It: Welcome to Derry season one in FULL SPOILER fashion. They discuss everything they loved, a few things that fell short, why Rich is the GOAT, the wonders of Pennywise, and much more!

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Fri, 19 Dec 2025 - 1h 42min
38 - All the Creatures Were Stirring
Christmas is right around the corner, so Matt is discussing the anthology All the Creatures Were Stirring from 2018. Are we starting the festive season off on the right foot or not?

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TALE OF THE TAPEWritten and Directed by Rebekah McKendry and David Ian McKendryCinematography by Cameron CannonScore by Seth Colegrove

CASTAshley Clements as JennaGraham Skipper as MaxMaria Olsen as The Director (she only worked for three hours)Jocelin Donahue as AlissaMatt Long as EricKatie Parker as SashaJonathan Kite as ChetAmanda Fuller as LindaBrea Grant as SallyMorgan Peter Brown as SteveConstance Wu as Gabby

Distributed by RLJE FilmsPremiered on 4th December 2018Runtime of 80 minutesRT Critic 62% // RT Audience 29% // IMDb 4.9/10 // Letterboxd 2.4/5
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Tue, 09 Dec 2025 - 50min
37 - Terrifier
Matt is again joined by the wonderful Stephy Best to discuss Damien Leone’s Terrifier in all its grimy, filthy, and shocking glory!

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TALE OF THE TAPEDirected and written by Damien LeoneCinematography by George SteuberScore by Paul Wiley

CASTJenna Kanell as Tara HeyesSamantha Scaffidi as Victoria HeyesDavid Howard Thornton as Art the ClownCatherine Corcoran at Dawn EmersonPooya Mohseni as the Cat LadyMatt McAllister as Mike the exterminator

Distributed by Epic Pictures ReleasingPremiered on March 15 2018, after previously screening at Telluride Horror Show festival on October 15 2016, and went onto to make $422k at the worldwide box office (budget between $35-55,000)Runtime of 85 minutesRT Critic 63% // RT Audience 52% // IMDb 5.5/10 // Letterboxd 2.4/5
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Fri, 14 Nov 2025 - 1h 37min
36 - Terrifier 2
HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Matt is joined by the wonderful Stephy Best to discuss Damien Leone’s Terrifier 2 in all its gory, bloody, and goopy glory!

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TALE OF THE TAPEDirected and written by Damien LeoneCinematography by George SteuberScore by Paul Wiley

CASTLauren LaVera as Sienna ShawDavid Howard Thornton as Art the ClownElliott Fullam as Jonathan ShawSarah Voight at BarbaraKailey Hyman as BrookeCasey Hartnett as AllieAmelie McLain as the Little Pale GirlSamantha Scaffidi as Victoria Heyes

Distributed by Iconic Events ReleasingPremiered on October 6 2022 and went on to to make $15.8m at the worldwide box officeRuntime of 138 minutesRT Critic 87% // RT Audience 81% // Metascore 59 // IMDb 6/10 // Letterboxd 2.7/5
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Fri, 31 Oct 2025 - 1h 42min
35 - Friday the 13th (2009)
Matt discusses the 2009 reboot of Friday the 13th - is it a worthwhile addition to the franchise or just another lacklustre reboot of a horror classic?

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TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Marcus NispelWritten by Damian Shannon and Mark SwiftCinematography by Daniel PearlScore by Steve Jablonsky

CASTJared Padalecki as Clay MillerDanielle Panabakeras Jenna MontgomeryAmanda Righettias Whitney MillerTravis Van Winkle as Trent DeMarcoAaron Yooas Chewie WongDerek Mearsas Jason VoorheesJonathan Sadowskias WadeJulianna Guillas Bree TurnerBen Feldmanas RichieArlen Escarpeta as LawrenceRyan Hansen as Nolan HamiltonAmerica Olivoas AmandaNana Visitor as Pamela Voorhees

Distributed by Paramount Pictures (worldwide)Premiered on February 9th 2009Runtime of 97 minutesRT Critic 26% // RT Audience 47% // Metascore 34 // IMDb 5.5/10 // Letterboxd 2.6/5
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Tue, 28 Oct 2025 - 54min
34 - The Dentist
Matt discusses The Dentist from 1996 - does this have any bite, or is it simply rotten?

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TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Brian YuznaWritten by Dennis Paoli, Stuart Gordon, and Charles FinchCinematography by Levie IsaacksScore by Alan Howarth

CASTCorbin Bernsen as Dr Alan FeinstoneLinda Hoffman as Brooke FeinstoneMichael Stadvec as MattKen Foree as Detective GibbsTony Noakes as Detective SunshineMolly Hagan as JessicaPatty Toy as KarenVirginya Keehne as SarahEarl Beon as Marvin GoldblumMark Ruffalo as Steve Landers

Distributed by Trimark PicturesPremiered on June 18, 1996, at Fantafestival, and later released theatrically on October 18, 1996Runtime of 92 minutesRT Critic 0% (6 critics) // RT Audience 29% // IMDb 5.4/10 // Letterboxd 2.8/5
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Fri, 24 Oct 2025 - 46min
33 - Sisters
Matt discusses Brian De Palma's 1972 cult classic Sisters, but is it any good?

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TALE OF THE TAPE
Directed by Brian De PalmaWritten by Brian De Palma and Louisa RoseCinematography by Gregory SandorScore by Bernard Herrmann

Distributed by American International PicturesPremiered on 18 November 1972Runtime of 92 minutesRT Critic 86% // RT Audience 71% // Metascore 70 // IMDb 6.8/10 // Letterboxd 3.6/5

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Fri, 10 Oct 2025 - 1h 02min
32 - Candy Corn
This week, Matt is discussing 2019’s Candy Corn. Is it the perfect film for this time of year or….not?

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TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Josh HastyWritten by Josh HastyCinematography by Ryan LewisScore by Josh Hasty and Michael Brooker

CASTCourtney Gains as Sheriff Sam BramfordPancho Moler as Lester / Dr DeathMadison Russ as CarolNate Cheney as JacobCy Creamer as SteveJimothy Beckholt as MikeCaleb Thomas as BobbySky Elobar as GusTony Todd as Bishop GatePJ Soles as Marcy

Distributed by Epic Pictures and Signature EntertainmentPremiered on 13 September 2019Runtime of 85 minutesRT Critic 67% // RT Audience 29% // IMDb 4.1/10 // Letterboxd 2.2/5
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Fri, 03 Oct 2025 - 48min
31 - Long Time Dead
Matt is discussing 2002’s British Ouija horror Long Time Dead this week. It’s so British and of its time...

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TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Marcus AdamsWritten by Eitan Arrusi, Chris Baker, Daniel Bronzite, and Andy DayCinematography by Nic MorrisScore by Don Davis

CASTAlec Newman as LiamMarsha Thomason as LucyJoe Absolom as RobLukas Haas as WebsterJames Hillier as SpencerMel Raido as JoeLara Belmont as StellaMelanie Gutteridge as Annie

Distributed by United International PicturesPremiered on 18 January 2002Runtime of 94 minutesRT Critic 22% // RT Audience 38% // IMDb 4.7/10 // Letterboxd 2.4/5

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Fri, 26 Sep 2025 - 55min
30 - Coming Home in the Dark
Matt is discussing 2021’s New Zealand horror film Coming Home in the Dark. Damn, it's heavy and depressing…

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TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by James AshcroftWritten by James Ashcroft and Eli KentCinematography by Matt HenleyScore by John Gibson

CASTErik Thomson as Alan ‘Hoaggie’ HoaganraadMiriama McDowell as JillDaniel Gilliesas MandrakeMatthias Luafutuas TubsBilly Paratene as Jordan HoaganraadFrankie Paratene as Maika HoaganraadAlan Palmer as Paul

Distributed by Dark Sky FilmsPremiered on 31 January 2021 at SundanceRuntime of 93 minutesRT Critic 92% // RT Audience 45% // Metacritic 64 // IMDb 5.7/10 // Letterboxd 3.1/5

Timestamps
(00:00) Introduction
(01:59) Coming Home in the Dark Thoughts
(45:02) Coming Home in the Dark Letterboxd Comments
(48:15) Outro

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Thu, 07 Aug 2025 - 49min
29 - Warning: Do Not Play
Matt is discussing 2019’s Warning: Do Not Play, a Korean horror film about a…Korean horror film apparently shot by a ghost...

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TALE OF THE TAPEDirected and written by Kim Jin-wonCinematography by Yoon Young-sooScore by Park Ki-heon

CASTSeo Yea-ji as Park Mi-jungJin Seon-kyu as Kim Jae-hyunKim Bo-raas Kim Ji-sooCha Yupas Cha Kwang-baeJi Yoon-hoas Kim Joon-seoJo Jae-youngas Jo Young-min

Distributed by TCOPremiered on 15th August 2019Runtime of 86 minutesRT Audience 42% // IMDb 5.3/10 // Letterboxd 2.7/5

Timestamps
(00:00) Introduction
(01:44) Fantasia International Film Festival Reviews
(10:42) Warning: Do Not Play Thoughts
(46:06) Warning: Do Not Play Letterboxd Comments
(50:21) Outro
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Sun, 03 Aug 2025 - 51min
28 - The Toolbox Murders
Matt is discussing 1978's The Toolbox Murders, a grisly exploitation flick which turned out to be director Dennis Donnelly's only feature...

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TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Dennis DonnellyWritten by Neva Friedenn, Robert Easter, and Ann KindbergCinematography by Gary GraverScore by George Deaton

CASTCameron Mitchell as Vance Kingsley,Pamelyn Ferdin as Laurie Ballard, Wesley Eure as Kent Kingsley, Nicholas Beauvy as Joey Ballard, Tim Donnelly as Lieutenant Mark Jamison, Aneta Corsaut as Joanne Ballard, Faith McSwain as Mrs. Andrews, Marciee Drake as Deborah, Evelyn Guerrero as Maria, Kelly Nichols as Dee Ann DeVore

Distributed by Cal-Am ArtistsPremiered on February 17, 1978 (El Paso, Texas) and, later, November 1, 1978 (Los Angeles, California)Runtime of 93 minutesRT Critic 13% // RT Audience 31% // Metacritic 35 // IMDb 5.2/10 // Letterboxd 2.7/5
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Fri, 25 Jul 2025 - 1h 03min
27 - Create-A-Horror #1: Eammon Jacobs
In the first of the new ongoing series, CREATE-A-HORROR, journalist Eammon Jacobs joins me to deliver his full pitch for a horror film he would direct if the stars and full moons aligned. We're talking title, synopsis, character descriptions, key moments, music, the whole shebang! It was a blast to record, and I can't wait for you all to check it out!

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Fri, 18 Jul 2025 - 1h 23min
26 - Pyewacket
Matt reviews 2017’s Pyewacket, and delves into whether the central premise is slightly OTT, the atmosphere, the immolations, and everything in between…

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TALE OF THE TAPEDirected and written by Adam MacDonaldCinematography by Christian BielzScore by Lee Malia

CASTNicole Muñoz as Leah Reyes, Laurie Holden as Mrs. Reyes, Chloe Rose as Janice, Eric Osborne as Aaron, Romeo Carere as Rob, James McGowan as Rowan Dove, Bianca Melchior as Pyewacket

Distributed by Entertainment OnePremiered on September 11th, 2017 at Toronto International Film Festival, and it was released theatrically in Canada on December 8th, 2017Runtime of 88 minutesRT Critic 83% // RT Audience 51% // Metacritic 56 // IMDb 5.8/10 // Letterboxd 2.9/5
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Fri, 11 Jul 2025 - 1h 06min
25 - The Medium
Matt reviews 2021’s The Medium, and delves into its horrifying sequences, spiritual and familial themes, dogs, and whether the found footage aspect works…

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TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Banjong PisanthanakunWritten by Chantavit Dhanasevi and Na Hong-jinCinematography by Naruphol ChokanapitakScore by Thammarat Sumethsupachok

CASTNarilya Gulmongkolpech as Mink, Sawanee Utoomma as Nim, Sirani Yankittikan as Noi, Yasaka Chaisorn as Manit, Boonsong Nakphoo as Santi, Arunee Wattana as Pang

Distributed by Showbox and internationally via ShudderPremiered on July 11, 2021, at the 25th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival, and it was released theatrically in South Korea on July 14, 2021Runtime of 130 minutesRT Critic 80% // RT Audience 72% // IMDb 6.5/10 // Letterboxd 3.4/5
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Tue, 08 Jul 2025 - 1h 17min
24 - Nightsiren
Matt reviews Tereza Nvotová’s dramatic horror, Nightsiren, and discusses the film's stark sociopolitical commentary, the idea of folklore fears vs. human darkness, themes of redemption and terror, and a big ol’ flourescent orgy.

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TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Tereza NvotováWritten by Nvotová and Barbora NamerovaCinematography by Federico CescaScore by Pjoni and ROB

CASTNatalia Germani as Šarlota, Eva Mores as Mira, Juliana Oľhová as Helena, Zuzana Konečná as Žofa, Marek Geišberg as Tomáš, Peter Ondrejička as Juro, Noël Czuczor as Rado, Jana Oľhová as Anna, Iva Bittová as Otyla, Matúš Ryšan as Adam

Distributed by IntraMovies and Arrow VideoReleased on 29 October 2022, with a runtime of 106 minutesRT Critic 100% // RT Audience 78% // IMDb 6/10 // Letterboxd 3.2/5

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Fri, 20 Jun 2025 - 51min
23 - They Look Like People
Matt takes a deep dive into Perry Blackshear's indie horror, They Look Like People, exploring the film's mind games, its heartfelt emotions, and the rising suspense that makes for a seriously creepy vibe.

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TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Perry BlackshearWritten by Perry BlackshearCinematography by Perry BlackshearScore by Eric Ohrt

CASTMacLeod Andrews as Wyatt, Evan Dumouchel as Christian, Margaret Ying Drake as Mara, Elene Greenlee as Sandy

Distributed by Signature EntertainmentReleased on January 25th 2015, at Sundance before releasing Stateside on February 26th 2016, and has a runtime of 80 minutesRT Critic 92% // RT Audience 58% // IMDb 5.8/10 // Letterboxd 3.2/5
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Fri, 13 Jun 2025 - 1h 07min
22 - Carnival of Souls
This week, Matt is discussing the 1962 cult classic Carnival of Souls, including all the painted faced ghoulies, questionable men, organ work and MORE!

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TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Herk HarveyWritten by John CliffordCinematography by Maurice PratherScore by Gene Moore

CASTCandace Hilligoss as Mary, Frances Feist as Mrs. Thomas, Sidney Berger as John Linden, Art Ellison as Minister, Stan Levitt as Dr. Samuels, Herk Harvey as “The Man”

Distributed by Herts-Lion International Corp.Released on September 26 1962, and has a runtime of 80 minutesRT Critic 87% // RT Audience 73% // IMDb 7/10 // Letterboxd 3.8/5
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Fri, 06 Jun 2025 - 1h 10min
21 - Bhoothakaalam
This week, Matt discusses 2022’s Bhoothakaalam and venturing into Indian-Malayalam horror. Was it a success, or did the Horroroulette wheel serve up a dud?

TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Rahul SadasivanWritten by Rahul Sadasivan and Sreekumar Shreyas

CASTShane Nigam as Vinu, Revathi as Asha, Saiju Kurup as George, James Eliya as Madhu, Athira Patel as Priya, Valsala Menon as Asha’s mother

Distributed by Sony LIVReleased on 21st January 2022, with a runtime of 105 minutesRT Critic 86% // RT Audience 61% // Metacritic 53 // IMDb 5.9/10 // Letterboxd 3.2/5

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Fri, 09 May 2025 - 1h 04min
20 - Bliss
This week, the Horroroulette wheel served up 2019's Bliss! Matt looks at the good, the bad, and the bloody weird of it all...

TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Joe BegosWritten by Joe Begos

CASTDora Madison as Dezzie, Tru Collins as Courtney, Rhys Wakefield as Ronny, Jeremy Gardner as Clive, and Graham Skipper as Hadrian

Distributed by Dark Sky FilmsReleased on 27th September 2019, and has a runtime of 80 minutesRT Critic 86% // RT Audience 61% // Metacritic 53 // IMDb 5.9/10 // Letterboxd 3.2/5

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Tue, 01 Apr 2025 - 1h 04min
19 - The Innkeepers
This week, Matt discusses Ti West's THE INNKEEPERS from 2011, and, well, it's certainly a film...

TALE OF THE TAPEWritten and directed by Ti West

CASTSara Paxton as Claire, Pat Healy as Luke, Kelly McGillis as Leanne Rease-Jones

Distributed by Magnet ReleasingReleased on March 12th 2011, at SXSW before releasing wide on February 3rd 2012 and has a runtime of 101 minutesRT Critic 81% // RT Audience 42% // Metacritic 64 // IMDb 5.5/10 // Letterboxd 2.9/5

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Fri, 14 Mar 2025 - 58min
18 - May
Matt heads back to 2002 to discuss MAY. How does the cult classic hold up twenty-plus years later, and, is it any good?

TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Lucky McKeeWritten by Lucky McKee

CASTAngela Bettis as May Dove Canady, Jeremy Sisto as Adam Stubbs, Anna Faris as Polly, Nichole Hiltz as Ambrosia, James Duval as Blank the punk

Distributed by Interfilm Released on 4 January 1973 with a runtime of 93 minutesRT Critic 70% // RT Audience 75% // Metacritic 58 // IMDb 6.6/10 // Letterboxd 3.6/5
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Fri, 07 Mar 2025 - 59min
17 - Rogue
Matt discusses 2007's ROGUE, Greg McLean's follow-up effort after Wolf Creek. Was it croc-tastic or a bit of old tosh?

TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Greg McLeanWritten by Greg McLean

CASTMichael Vartan as Pete McKell, Radha Mitchell as Kate Ryan, Sam Worthington as Neil Kelly, Stephen Curry as Simon, Celia Ireland as Gwen, John Jarratt as Russell, Damien Richardson as Collin, Robert Taylor as Everett Kennedy, Caroline Brazier as Mary Ellen, Heather Mitchell as Elizabeth Smith, Geoff Morrell as Allen Smith, Mia Wasikowska as Sherry Smith, Burt as the crocodile

Distributed by The Weinstein CompanyReleased on 8 November 2007 with a runtime of 92 minutesRT Critic 83% // RT Audience 54% // IMDb 6.2/10 // Letterboxd 3/5

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Fri, 28 Feb 2025 - 1h 04min
16 - Just Before Dawn
Matt heads back to 1981 to discuss Jeff Lieberman's Just Before Dawn. Is this an underappreciated gem, pretty good, or just a bit rubbish?

TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Jeff LiebermanWritten by Jeff Lieberman, Mark Arywitz, and Jonas Middleton

CASTChris Lemmon as Jonathan, Gregg Henry as Warren, George Kennedy as Roy McLean, Deborah Benson as Constance, Ralph Seymour as Daniel, Mike Kellin as Ty, Jamie Rose as Megan, Kati Powell as Merry Cat Logan

Distributed by Picturmedia Released on 27 November 1981 with a runtime of 90 minutesRT Critic 60% // RT Audience 52% // IMDb 6/10 // Letterboxd 3.2/5

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Fri, 21 Feb 2025 - 54min
15 - Torso
Happy Valentine's Day! This week, Matt discusses Sergio Martino's TORSO, the giallo 'proto-slasher' from 1973, and looks at the film's best parts...and the not-so-good aspects!

TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Sergio MartinoWritten by Sergio Martino and Ernesto Gastaldi

CASTSuzy Kendall as Jane, Tina Aumont as Dani, Luc Merenda as Roberto, John Richardson as Franz, Roberto Bisacco as Stefano, Ernesto Colli as Gianni, Angela Covello as Katia, Carla Brait as Ursula, Conchita Airoldi as Carol, Patrizia Adiutori as Flo

Distributed by Interfilm Released on 4 January 1973 with a runtime of 93 minutesRT Critic 60% // RT Audience 55% // IMDb 6.5/10 // Letterboxd 3.4/5

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Fri, 14 Feb 2025 - 1h 00min
14 - The Best (and Worst) of 2024...
This week, Matt is unveiling his top horror films from 2024, along with the best of the rest and....the ones that weren't so great...

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Wed, 29 Jan 2025 - 1h 19min
13 - Pumpkinhead
It's Halloween and to celebrate, Matt is discussing 1988's Pumpkinhead!

TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Stan WinstonWritten by Mark Patrick Carducci and Gary Gerani

CASTLance Henricksen as Ed Harley, John D’Aquino as Joel, Kerry Remsen as Maggie, Jeff East as Chris, Kimberly Ross as Kim, Cynthia Bain as Tracey, Joel Hoffman as Steve "Scratch" and Mayim Bialik as Christine Wallace

Distributed by United Artists Released on October 14th 1988 with a runtime of 99 minutesRT Critic 65% // RT Audience 49% // Metacritic 47 // IMDb 6.2/10 // Letterboxd 3.2/5

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Thu, 31 Oct 2024 - 1h 01min
12 - The Sadness
Matt discusses 2021's The Sadness this week in all its gory glory!

TALE OF THE TAPEWritten and directed by Rob Jabbaz

CASTRegina Lei as Kat, Berant Zhu as Jim, Tzu-Chiang Wang as the Businessman, Wei-Hua Lan as Alan Wong, Ying-Ru Chen as Mollie, Lue-Keng Huang as Kevin, and Emerson Tsai as Warren Liu

Distributed by Raven Banner EntertainmentReleased on 22 January 2021 in Taiwan and dropped on Shudder internationally on 12 May 2022 and has a runtime of 99 minutesRT Critic 89% // RT Audience 67% // Metacritic 68 // IMDb 6.4/10 // Letterboxd 3.2/5

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Fri, 25 Oct 2024 - 1h 20min
11 - Terrifier 3
Art the Clown is back and, this week, Matt is discussing Terrifier 3 in full spoiler fashion...

TALE OF THE TAPEWritten and directed by Damien Leone

CASTLauren LaVera as Sienna Shaw, Elliott Fullam as Jonathan Shaw, Samantha Scaffidi as Victoria Heyes, Margaret Anne Florence as Jessica, Bryce Johnson as Greg, Antonella Rose as Gabbie, Jason Patric as Michael, Chris Jericho as Burke, Daniel Roebuck as Santa, and, of course, David Howard Thornton as Art the Clown

Distributed by CineverseReleased on October 11th 2024 and has a runtime of 125 minutesRT Critic 74% // RT Audience 88% // Metacritic 61 // IMDb 7.1/10 // Letterboxd 3.1/5

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Fri, 18 Oct 2024 - 1h 15min
10 - The Barn (2016)
Matt discusses 2016's The Barn, a low-budget independent Halloween horror flick...

CASTMitchell Musolino as Sam, Will Stout as Josh, Lexi Dripps as Michelle, Cortland Woodard as Chris, Nikki Howell as Nikki, Nickolaus Joshua as Russell, Linnea Quigley as Ms. Barnhart, Ari Lehman as Dr. Rock

TALE OF THE TAPEWritten and directed by Justin M. SeamanDistributed by Scream Team ReleasingReleased on March 12th 2016 and has a runtime of 89 minutesRT Critic n/a // RT Audience 29% // Metacritic n/a // IMDb 5.2/10 // Letterboxd 2.8/5

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Fri, 11 Oct 2024 - 1h 02min
9 - 10 Rillington Place
Matt discusses 1971's 10 Rillington Place thanks to the Horroulette wheel!

CASTRichard Attenborough as John Christie, John Hurt as Timothy Evans, Judy Geeson as Beryl Evans, Pat Heywood as Ethel Christie

TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Richard Fleischer, and written by Clive ExtonDistributed by Columbia PicturesReleased on 29 January 1971 and has a runtime of 111 minutesRT Critic 64% // RT Audience 84% // Metacritic n/a // IMDb 7.5/10 // Letterboxd 3.8/5

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Fri, 04 Oct 2024 - 1h 09min
8 - Saint Maud
This week, Matt dives into SAINT MAUD, the feature directorial debut from Rose Glass...

CASTMorfydd Clark as Maud, Jennifer Ehle as Amanda, Lily Frazer as Carol, Lily Knight as Joy

TALE OF THE TAPEDirected and written by Rose GlassDistributed by A24Released on October 9th 2020 following its premiere at TIFF festival run the year before and has a runtime of 84 minutesRT Critic 92% // RT Audience 67% // Metacritic 83 // IMDb 6.7/10 // Letterboxd 3.5/5

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Fri, 27 Sep 2024 - 1h 16min
7 - Feast (2005)
For the first HORROULETTE choice, Matt dives into 2005's FEAST and discusses it's gooey goodness and the stuff that wasn't so great...

CASTBalthazar Getty as Bozo, Krista Allen as Tuffy/Heroine 2, Josh Zuckerman as Hot Wheels, Navi Rawat as Heroine, Jenny Wade as Honey Pie, Henry Rollins as Coach, Duane Whitaker as Bossman, Clu Gulagar as Bartender, Eileen Ryan as Grandma, Jason Mewes as Edgy Cat/himself, Eric Dane as Hero

TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by John Gulager with a screenplay by Patrick Melton and Marcus DunstanDistributed by Dimension FilmsReleased on September 22 2006 following a festival run the year before and has a runtime of 87 minutesRT Critic 55% // RT Audience 59% // Metacritic 43 // IMDb 6.2/10 // Letterboxd 3.0/5

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Fri, 20 Sep 2024 - 58min
6 - Dog Soldiers
Matt dives into Neil Marshall's 2002 feature debut Dog Soldiers including the action, the creatures, the one-liners, and more!

CASTSean Pertwee as Sergeant Harry Wells, Kevin McKidd as Private Cooper, Darren Morfitt as Private Phil “Spoon” Witherspoon, Chris Robson as Private Joe Kirkley, Leslie Simpson as Private Terry Milburn, Thomas Lockyer as Corporal Bruce Campbell, Liam Cunningham as Captain Richard Ryan, Emma Cleasby as Megan

TALE OF THE TAPEDirected and written by Neil MarshallDistributed by PatheReleased in the UK on 10 May 2002 with a runtime of 104 minutesRT Critic 82% // RT Audience 79% // Metacritic XX // IMDb 6.8/10 // Letterboxd 3.4/5

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Fri, 13 Sep 2024 - 1h 26min
5 - Exhuma
Matt dives into the South Korean psychological horror-thriller Exhuma this week and gives his full spoiler thoughts on the film. Apologies for the hoarse throat.

Thanks to IFC Films for the copy of the film.

CASTChoi Min-sik as Kim Sang-deok (Oldboy and I Saw the Devil), Kim Go-eun as Lee Hwarim, Yoo Hae-jin as Yeong-geun, Lee Do-hyun as Yoon Bong-gil

TALE OF THE TAPEDirected and written by Jang Jae-hyunDistributed by ShowboxRuntime of 134 minutesRT Critic 92% // RT Audience 89% // Metacritic XX // IMDb 6.9/10 // Letterboxd 3.6/5

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Thu, 18 Jul 2024 - 46min
4 - A Quiet Place: Day One
Matt gives his thoughts and opinions on A Quiet Place: Day One, the latest in the franchise and a prequel to the 2018 original...

CASTLupita Nyong’o as Samira/Sam, Joseph Quinn as Eric, Alex Wolff as Reuben, Djimon Hounsou as Henri

TALE OF THE TAPEDirected by Michael Sarnoski with a screenplay by SarnoskiProduced by Platinum Dunes and distributed by Paramount PicturesReleased in the UK on 28 June 2024 with a runtime of 99 minutesRT Critic 85% // RT Audience 74% // Metacritic 68 // IMDb 6.8/10 // Letterboxd 3.4/5

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Thu, 04 Jul 2024 - 55min
3 - The Coffee Table
Matt discusses The Coffee Table, one of the darkest films he's seen in years. Just watch out for those dastardly pieces of furniture...

CAST
David Pareja as Jesús, Estefania de los Santos as Maria, Josep Maria Riera as Carlos, Claudia Riera as Cristina, Gala Flores as Ruth, Eduardo Antuña as vendedor

TALE OF THE TAPE
Directed by Caye Casas with a screenplay by Casas and Cris BorobiaProduced by La Charito Films, Alhena Production, and Apocalipsis ProduccionesReleased digitally in the UK on 20 May 2024 with a runtime of 91 minutesRT Critic 85% // RT Audience 76% // Metacritic 72 // IMDb 6.7/10 // Letterboxd 3.3/5

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Mon, 01 Jul 2024 - 1h 06min
2 - Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2
For the first episode of Spook City, Matt discusses Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 2 - a follow-up to one of the worst films he's seen. But is this a classic story of redemption, or is it just as cack as its predecessor?

CAST
Scott Chambers as Christopher Robin, Tallulah Evans as Lexy, Ryan Oliva as Winnie the Pooh, Lewis Santer as Tigger, Marcus Massey as Owl, Eddy MacKenzie as Piglet, Simon Callow as Cavendish

TALE OF THE TAPE
Directed by Rhys Frake-WakefieldScreenplay by Matt LeslieProduced by Jagged Edge Productions and distributed by Altitude Film DistributionRotten Tomatoes Critic Score 46% // Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score 77% // Metacritic 27 // IMDb 4.6/10 // Letterboxd 2.4/5

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Thu, 27 Jun 2024 - 56min
1 - TRAILER: Spook City - A Horror Movie Podcast
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