Year 14 is dead and buried. But here’s my yearly radio appearance with Mark Thompson!

Year 14 of my Horror Picks is in the books.  Phew... Not only did I do movie picks every day, but I also released a show at the same time. Not an easy task. Oh btw, WATCH CURSES! Season 1 streaming now on AppleTV+! https://tv.apple.com/us/show/curses/umc.cmc.4zami3bauzt4rzxhh4tzfmrfl In the next few days, I’ll do a recap of … Continue reading Year 14 is dead and buried. But here’s my yearly radio appearance with Mark Thompson!

10/31/23 – OCTOBER HORROR MOVIE PICK #31 – Zombie (1979)

It’s Halloween. The holiest of days for the fear crowd. And every year on this holy day I say pretty much the same damn thing. There are a special batch of movies I hold off on posting about. They’re in that “holy grail” category, and no matter how badly I want to talk about them, … Continue reading 10/31/23 – OCTOBER HORROR MOVIE PICK #31 – Zombie (1979)

10/30/23 – OCTOBER HORROR MOVIE PICK #30 – Dark Harvest (2023)

It’s funny, in the world of horror, there are only a select few quality actually-set-ON-Halloween horror movies. Sure there’s the Halloween series, and a handful of other perennial classics, but most of them out there are sadly pretty subpar. So it’s nice to see another quality actually-set-on-Halloween movie get released. While it’s not without its … Continue reading 10/30/23 – OCTOBER HORROR MOVIE PICK #30 – Dark Harvest (2023)

10/29/23 – OCTOBER HORROR MOVIE PICK #29 – Saw X

Saw is one of those franchises that occasionally slips through the cracks for me. I like it just fine, and the traps are consistently clever, but it’s never fully risen to the top of the franchise universe for me personally. I think it’s because over the course of 10 films, there have been some hits … Continue reading 10/29/23 – OCTOBER HORROR MOVIE PICK #29 – Saw X

10/28/23 – OCTOBER HORROR MOVIE PICK #28 – Skinamarink

I couldn’t do a 2023 list of horror movies without mentioning Skinamarink. This movie took the horror world by storm earlier this year. It’s probably the most divisive movie of the year. Some people absolutely hate it and think it’s just a boring waste of time. But others, like myself, think it’s an utterly unique, … Continue reading 10/28/23 – OCTOBER HORROR MOVIE PICK #28 – Skinamarink

10/27/23 – OCTOBER HORROR TV PICK #27 – CURSES!

No surprise for today's choice, right? STREAM HERE: https://tv.apple.com/us/show/curses/umc.cmc.4zami3bauzt4rzxhh4tzfmrfl For the first TV show that I've picked for this (usually, movie) list, sorry, but it's going to be, well, mine. Today is the culmination of 6+ years of work. From early idea creation, to developing, to pitching, to selling, to more developing, to more pitching, … Continue reading 10/27/23 – OCTOBER HORROR TV PICK #27 – CURSES!

10/26/23 – OCTOBER HORROR MOVIE PICK #26 – I See You (2019)

I See You is a really interesting movie. To be honest, it was a partial blind watch for me, and I always love discovering a flick this way. My wife is not a horror movie fan so I was scanning to find something that looked more like a thriller than pure horror, so she could … Continue reading 10/26/23 – OCTOBER HORROR MOVIE PICK #26 – I See You (2019)

10/25/23 – OCTOBER HORROR MOVIE PICK #25 – Final Destination (2000)

Occasionally there’s a movie that, for the life of me, I thought I’d already put on this list. After writing about Sole Survivor yesterday, it obviously got me thinking about Final Destination. Granted, I had already put Final Destination 2 on here years ago (because it’s my favorite of the series), but it’s time to … Continue reading 10/25/23 – OCTOBER HORROR MOVIE PICK #25 – Final Destination (2000)

10/24/23 – OCTOBER HORROR MOVIE PICK #24 – Sole Survivor (1984)

Sole Survivor (note the spelling, not SOUL, but SOLE) is a bit of an enigma to me. It both seems to have been around forever, and yet also came a bit out of nowhere. I feel like I had heard people talking about it in the past, and of course seen the recognizable poster/video box … Continue reading 10/24/23 – OCTOBER HORROR MOVIE PICK #24 – Sole Survivor (1984)

10/23/23 – OCTOBER HORROR MOVIE PICK #23 – The Vigil (2019)

Somehow I missed The Vigil when it first came out. I kept hearing quite a bit about this film when it first made the rounds, but somehow it just eluded me. So this was a recent watch and MAN did it hit me. Honestly this may be one my favorite watches of the year, even … Continue reading 10/23/23 – OCTOBER HORROR MOVIE PICK #23 – The Vigil (2019)

10/22/23 – OCTOBER HORROR MOVIE PICK #22 – Alligator (1980)

Time to give some love to an underrated creature feature. Man, I love Alligator. Of all the Jaws clones, it’s definitely one of my favorites. There is so much fun to be had with this baby. If you haven’t seen it, or just written it off, time to reevaluate this John Sayles-written, Lewis Teague-directed classic. … Continue reading 10/22/23 – OCTOBER HORROR MOVIE PICK #22 – Alligator (1980)

10/21/23 – OCTOBER HORROR MOVIE PICK #21 – Cobweb (2023).

Cobweb is one of those horror movies that will be slightly divisive. When all is said and done, I can see why some viewers may be frustrated (more on that in a bit). But for me, there is such an intriguing mystery, incredible acting, and an overall dread-dripping atmosphere, that I was transfixed. Here is … Continue reading 10/21/23 – OCTOBER HORROR MOVIE PICK #21 – Cobweb (2023).

10/20/23 – OCTOBER HORROR MOVIE PICK #20 – The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003 remake)

I saw recently that it’s the 20th anniversary of this remake of the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre. After I steadied myself from my head spinning, grasping that it’s somehow been 20 years, I remember how much I loved this movie. This is an excellent remake and captures the intent of the original wonderfully. Here is … Continue reading 10/20/23 – OCTOBER HORROR MOVIE PICK #20 – The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003 remake)

10/19/23 – OCTOBER HORROR MOVIE PICK #19 – House (1977)

Dear God where do I even start? How about with the fact that House, or Hausu (its original Japanese title), is quite possibly the single most bonkers and insane movie I’ve ever seen. Like ever. And I am not using hyperbole here. I’m serious. It is COMPLETE AND UTTER MADNESS (and I love it). Here … Continue reading 10/19/23 – OCTOBER HORROR MOVIE PICK #19 – House (1977)

10/18/23 – OCTOBER HORROR MOVIE PICK #18 – The Boogeyman (2023)

A few years back I wrote about a small pandemic movie I loved called Host. It was a simple, microbudget, old fashioned scarefest that took place entirely over Zoom. Now the same director has a few movies under his belt and a larger budget to work with. His latest, The Boogeyman, is, no surprise, a … Continue reading 10/18/23 – OCTOBER HORROR MOVIE PICK #18 – The Boogeyman (2023)

10/17/23 – OCTOBER HORROR MOVIE PICK #17 – Popcorn (1991)

Even though Popcorn was made in the 90’s, it still has all the feels of an 80’s slasher movie. Like many of those mid-80’s wonders, it’s kinda silly, has some questionable acting, the occasional head-scratching character/script choice, and yet is an absolute wonder of inventive fun. I love movies like this. They focus less on … Continue reading 10/17/23 – OCTOBER HORROR MOVIE PICK #17 – Popcorn (1991)

10/16/23 – OCTOBER HORROR MOVIE PICK #16 – CURSES! Official Trailer

You may have noticed that I didn't post a typical horror movie pick this morning. Well, let's just say that starting very early, today has been a little different. So today I have a slightly different horror movie pick for you all to watch. Let's call it a "short film". Today we focus on one … Continue reading 10/16/23 – OCTOBER HORROR MOVIE PICK #16 – CURSES! Official Trailer

10/15/23 – OCTOBER HORROR MOVIE PICK #15 – Livide (2011)

I have gone on and on about my adoration for French horror films. I mean, every year I convey my obsession with getting as many people as possible to watch Martyrs. Amongst these movies is Livide, a lesser known film that was practically impossible to watch in the states for a long time due to … Continue reading 10/15/23 – OCTOBER HORROR MOVIE PICK #15 – Livide (2011)

10/14/23 – OCTOBER HORROR MOVIE PICK #14 – The Birds (1963)

Sometimes there’s a classic movie that I haven’t put on the list yet for no reason other than I get so focused on trying to post more recent horror arrivals that there is a slew of backed up classic choices. Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds is one of those suspense/horror classics that deserves to be on … Continue reading 10/14/23 – OCTOBER HORROR MOVIE PICK #14 – The Birds (1963)

10/13/23 – OCTOBER HORROR MOVIE PICK #13 – Terrifier 2

Outside of one of the Friday the 13th movies (many of which have already been on this list), there really isn’t a better movie that should hold the beloved Friday the 13th spot within the month of October. You must have lived under a rock if you haven’t heard about Terrifier 2. This movie took … Continue reading 10/13/23 – OCTOBER HORROR MOVIE PICK #13 – Terrifier 2

10/12/23 – OCTOBER HORROR MOVIE PICK #12 – Sissy

I always enjoy when I get to put a movie on here that a friend helped bring to life. My friend Jason was one of the producers on this nasty little ditty, and I’m so happy I didn’t have to fake to him that I liked it. I actually really liked it. It’s funny; it’s … Continue reading 10/12/23 – OCTOBER HORROR MOVIE PICK #12 – Sissy

10/11/23 – OCTOBER HORROR MOVIE PICK #11 – Speak No Evil (2022)

Okay… Okay… Okay. I think I’m finally ready to discuss this disturbing Danish film. I saw this a while ago, and it packed such a punch that I had to just sit with it for a very long time. A few times a year I put movies on here that require some kind of warning… … Continue reading 10/11/23 – OCTOBER HORROR MOVIE PICK #11 – Speak No Evil (2022)

10/10/23 – OCTOBER HORROR MOVIE PICK #10 – Maniac Cop 2 (1990)

Oh Maniac Cop 2, how much do I love thee? A few years back I put William Lustig’s original Maniac Cop on this list, but now it’s time to give this absolutely bonkers sequel some much deserved love. Dare I say it? I think I love Maniac Cop 2 the best of all the Maniac … Continue reading 10/10/23 – OCTOBER HORROR MOVIE PICK #10 – Maniac Cop 2 (1990)

10/9/23 – OCTOBER HORROR MOVIE PICK #9 – Black Roses (1988)

I’ve spent the last three days completely immersed in heavy metal, having been at the Power Trip festival all weekend long. Metal has always been my second love along with horror. So I feel like I had no choice but to put one of the slew of 80’s heavy metal horror flicks on this list. … Continue reading 10/9/23 – OCTOBER HORROR MOVIE PICK #9 – Black Roses (1988)

10/8/23 – OCTOBER HORROR MOVIE PICK #8 – The Bird With The Crystal Plumage (1970)

Okay, for the entire first week of this list I did all current horror movies that were released within the last year. Now it’s time to go back to a few classics. And how better to kick off a few classic movies than to go with the first solo directing effort by the master of … Continue reading 10/8/23 – OCTOBER HORROR MOVIE PICK #8 – The Bird With The Crystal Plumage (1970)

10/7/23 – OCTOBER HORROR MOVIE PICK #7 – When Evil Lurks

Hear me clearly - you need to see When Evil Lurks in a theater immediately. See it this weekend dammit. This twisted Argentinian flick is horror incarnate. After hearing the buzz coming out of Toronto, I was lucky enough to catch it at Beyondfest earlier this week. It absolutely blew me away and showed me … Continue reading 10/7/23 – OCTOBER HORROR MOVIE PICK #7 – When Evil Lurks

10/6/23 – OCTOBER HORROR MOVIE PICK #6 – V/H/S/85

I love to put movies on this list on the day they’re released. I saw a screening of VHS85 at Beyondfest earlier this week, but it hits Shudder today. I have a sweet spot for horror anthologies anyway, but the yearly release of these VHS movies have now become a nice tradition. Here’s the brief … Continue reading 10/6/23 – OCTOBER HORROR MOVIE PICK #6 – V/H/S/85

10/5/23 – OCTOBER HORROR MOVIE PICK #5 – No One Will Save You

Here’s a movie that I think is going to be an at-home sleeper hit. Its popularity will only grow as more word of mouth spreads. It’s that good. I am a huge fan of Brian Duffield’s earlier film, Spontaneous (if you haven’t seen it, do it now), so I was excited to see what he … Continue reading 10/5/23 – OCTOBER HORROR MOVIE PICK #5 – No One Will Save You

10/4/23 – OCTOBER HORROR MOVIE PICK #4 – Satan’s Slaves 2: Communion

I had to wait an entire year to put this Indonesian gem on this list. I saw this right after Halloween last year, so it missed my October movies. But I knew the second it ended, I needed to tell everyone about this movie. In fact, it was going to be my #1 this year … Continue reading 10/4/23 – OCTOBER HORROR MOVIE PICK #4 – Satan’s Slaves 2: Communion