10/3/23 – OCTOBER HORROR MOVIE PICK #3 – Evil Dead Rise

I said yesterday that my favorite movie I saw in a theater was Talk To Me. Well, today’s choice is a close second. Evil Dead Rise was such a riotous and bonkers good time, and a wonderful addition to the Evil Dead family. Obviously those are big shoes to fill, but I think this warped …

10/2/23 – OCTOBER HORROR MOVIE PICK #2 – Talk To Me (2023).

Now for my favorite movie I saw in a theater from the past year. Dammit, how does A24 keep doing it? They just have a knack for finding my sweet spot of horror. So many of my favorites from the past decade. Hereditary, Green Room, The Witch, and now Talk To Me. This was such …

10/1/23 – OCTOBER HORROR MOVIE PICK #1 – The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster.

As many of you know, I like to start out this list with a movie that knocked my socks off from the past year. TBH, I had a completely different choice in mind for this spot, up until just a few weeks ago when I saw this amazing flick. The Angry Black Girl and Her …

9/30/23 – OCTOBER HORROR PICKS – Yep, still going. Year #14 begins mañana!

This October could NOT be busier for me. The show that so many of us have been working so hard on is finally coming out at the end of the month (CURSES! Season One drops October 27th on AppleTV+! Add it to your queue!) The writer's strike just ended --HOORAY!-- so the need-to-find-that-new-gig floodgates have …

CURSES! – The Announcement Roundup – Oct 27 on AppleTV+

Yep, it's finally here. CURSES! has landed. On October 27, 2023, on AppleTV+, the seemingly-eternal project that Jim Cooper and I have been working on for over six years is finally going to be unveiled to the world. Just saying CURSES! feels so freeing, as we've had to use a secret codename for it during …

That’s a Wrap on Year 13! And My Latest Radio Appearance.

*Scroll Down for Radio Appearance Link* Yep, it's November 1st. That officially means it's a wrap on Year 13 of my October Horror Movie List! Wow… 13 friggin' years… I still can’t believe I’ve been doing this list for 13 years. Time makes no sense anymore. Anyway, as usual, I hope you all had as …

10/31/22 – OCTOBER HORROR MOVIE PICK #31 – The Changeling (1980).

As I’ve mentioned every year on this day, there are a special batch of movies I hold in a “holy grail” category. These are ones that no matter how badly I want to put them on earlier days, I save and divvy them out sparingly each year on Halloween. That way I still have a …

10/30/22 – OCTOBER HORROR MOVIE PICK #30 – Smile (2022).

I always like to put a movie on here for Halloween weekend that you can still see in the theaters. I highly suggest you go out and see Smile before it leaves. It’s worth the journey. Also, I’m realizing that as I’m choosing movies, I sometimes subconsciously put two movies back-to-back with some kind of …

10/29/22 – OCTOBER HORROR MOVIE PICK #29 – Men (2022).

Every year I pick a movie that I feel like 75% of the people who saw it, hated it. And yet for some reason or another, I fall into the 25% who was fascinated by it. This year, that movie is definitely Men. I will say right off the bat, this is NOT a movie …

10/28/22 – OCTOBER HORROR MOVIE PICK #28 – Run Sweetheart Run.

FINALLY I can put Run Sweetheart Run on this list! It hits Amazon Prime today, so it’s the perfect day to showcase it. But I thought this would never come out, because I saw this baby at Sundance in January of 2020! Almost three years it sat on the shelf. I hate when that happens, …

10/27/22 – OCTOBER HORROR MOVIE PICK #27 – Misery (1990).

Screw it, why stop at two? Let’s go for three Stephen King movies in a row! Misery has been on my mind lately because, *spoiler alert*, my costume for the studio’s Halloween festivities today is based on this gem of a movie. Misery is one of those movies that sticks with you. There’s a reason …

10/26/22 – OCTOBER HORROR MOVIE PICK #26 – Cat’s Eye (1985).

I did Stephen King yesterday with Salem’s Lot, and guess what? I’m going to do another of his here again today. You can never have enough King. Cat’s Eye is one of those 80’s flicks that I adore. I mean, I worship horror anthologies already, but this one has always held a special place in …

10/25/22 – OCTOBER HORROR MOVIE PICK #25 – Salem’s Lot (1979).

Time for an old oldie but a goodie. I’m always amazed by how many people have never actually seen Salem’s Lot. To me, this is required viewing if you’re a horror fan. Even though numerous of Stephen King’s books have been adapted into TV miniseries over the years, this was the very first one. And …

10/24/22 – OCTOBER HORROR MOVIE PICK #24 – Pearl (2022).

Okay, let’s talk about Pearl. I was wavering about putting this one on the list or not, but after thinking about it more, it definitely needs a place here. Plus it’s Ti West, so of course I was going to. Pearl is a unique animal, and will not be everyone’s taste. But like it or …

10/23/22 – OCTOBER HORROR MOVIE PICK #23 – Censor (2021).

Once again, let’s chat about a movie that I’m fully aware won’t be everyone’s cup of tea. Sometimes when a movie begins one way, and ends another, viewers have a difficult time with it. Because if your expectations of storytelling are rigid, then you’ll be left unsatisfied. But if you keep an open mind to …

10/22/22 – OCTOBER HORROR MOVIE PICK #22 – Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master.

I said yesterday this was going to be the weekend of Freddy, so today’s choice should come as no surprise. The one-two punch of yesterday’s Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors and today’s Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master, are about as great as a sequel combo gets. This movie is another …

10/21/22 – OCTOBER HORROR MOVIE PICK #21 – Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors

This weekend it’s all about our boy, Freddy Krueger. Why, you say? Well, why not? It’s always a good time for Freddy. Besides, I have my reasons. Recently I revisited the entire Nightmare on Elm Street series, rewatching every film. And even though I’ve always loved them, I really rediscovered my love specifically for a …

10/20/22 – OCTOBER HORROR MOVIE PICK #20 – Fresh (2022).

Hulu has been killing it of late with their exclusive genre films. I’ve already discussed Prey and Hellraiser, but let’s not forget about Fresh. This movie came out earlier this year and knocked my socks off. It’s bold, it’s twisted, and it came out of nowhere. As usual, it’s best to go in blind, and …

10/19/22 – OCTOBER HORROR MOVIE PICK #19 – Phenomena (1985).

Phenomena, aka Creepers, is another in the lengthy and wonderful Dario Argento oeuvre. And boy oh boy, I know our lovable Dario has directed some bonkers movies across the years, but this one has always stuck out to me as one of his most insane. I like to call this his “everything but the kitchen …

10/18/22 – OCTOBER HORROR MOVIE PICK #18 – The Cursed (2022).

I’m always a sucker for historical horror. Something about horror in a completely different era always pulls me in. Not only does it whisk my mind away to that time and place, but it also brings with it a whole different vibe. And I can’t get enough when it’s done right. Mix in an amazing …

10/17/22 – OCTOBER HORROR MOVIE PICK #17 – X (2022).

I’ve expressed my love for Ti West’s work on here numerous times in the past, with The House of the Devil, The Innkeepers, amongst others. He’s back with X, an unapologetic throwback to the 70’s grindhouse slashers of the past. There is sex, gore, and all the things you’ve come to expect from those movies. …

10/16/22 – OCTOBER HORROR MOVIE PICK #16 – Incident in a Ghostland.

Okay, let’s dig up some controversy. I’m fully aware a lot of people have issues with this film, for a multitude of reasons. And yes, I understand a lot of them. But I can’t deny the fact that I still found myself haunted by this movie. Parts of it stuck with me for quite a …

10/15/22 – OCTOBER HORROR MOVIE PICK #15 – Slumber Party Massacre (1982).

Here’s a movie that most (non-horror) people have completely misunderstood. Scantily clad women being slaughtered by a male killer? This is misogynistic garbage, right? WRONG. It might surprise you to discover this was actually written and directed by women, and was originally created as a statement and takedown of exactly what you thought it was …

10/14/22 – OCTOBER HORROR MOVIE PICK #14 – The Ring (2002).

Last year at this exact time, I remember wondering if I should put the original Ringu on this list, or the equally amazing remake. Well, since I almost always lean toward the original of anything, I went with Ringu. So that means this year, let’s give the remake some love. I know most of you …

10/13/22 – OCTOBER HORROR MOVIE PICK #13 – Werewolf By Night.

Let’s keep going with the latest horror releases. Here’s another one that is quite different than many of the others I’ve already put on here. Werewolf by Night is a throwback to the classic horrors of yesteryear. This B&W, olde tyme, experiment could easily have come across cheesy, but luckily it landed in exactly the …

10/12/22 – OCTOBER HORROR MOVIE PICK #12 – Hellraiser (2022).

Let’s get into this nasty little ditty. I knew as soon as it was announced they were going to remake/reboot Hellraiser, it was going to divide people. I mean, it’s Hellraiser. That’s sacred ground. You’re definitely not going to please everyone. But TBH I’ve actually been surprised by just how wide the variance of reactions …

10/11/22 – OCTOBER HORROR MOVIE PICK #11 – Super Dark Times.

Yesterday was all about how horror movies can be fun and entertaining. Today, let’s flip that script and deal with the darker side of horror. Super Dark Times kinda tells you what you’re in for with the title, so that part should come as no shock. But trust me, this movie is chock full of …

10/10/22 – OCTOBER HORROR MOVIE PICK #10 – Deadstream (2022).

I’m so damn excited to talk about today’s movie. For all the discussions about a million other flashy new horror releases right now, THIS is the one that might be my favorite horror movie of the year. I want to spread the word about it as much as humanly possible. It’s got everything I love …

10/9/22 – OCTOBER HORROR MOVIE PICK #9 – Black Sabbath (1963).

It’s Sunday. No better time to enter the wayback machine and talk about this Italian classic. When discussing all-time great horror directors, Mario Bava has to always be in that conversation. I’ve already put his 1960 classic Black Sunday on this list many years back, but now it’s time for Black Sabbath. Here’s the brief …

10/8/22 – OCTOBER HORROR MOVIE PICK #8 – Lake Placid.

I had the honor of developing a project, and working closely, with Steve Miner a few years back. Such a great guy with a fun sense of humor. I’ve always appreciated him as a director that showcases the “fun” aspect of horror. It really shows in the vastly underrated House, to Friday the 13th Part …