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Doc reviews the latest in the V/H/S franchise, V/H/S/BEYOND (2024)

Top 5 Horror Movies to Watch November 2025 IN THEATERS AND ON DIGITAL: NOVEMBER 2025 In order of release del Toro's FRANKENSTEIN - November 7 (Netflix) Writer/Director - Guillermo del Toro (based on the Mary Shelley classic) Based on the novel by Mary Shelley Cast: Oscar Isaac, Mia Goth, Jacob Elordi, Christoph Waltz, Charles Dance, David Bradley, Lars Mikkelsen PREDATOR: BADLANDS - November 7 Directed by Dan Trachtenberg Written by Patrick Aison Based on characters created by Jim Thomas and John Thomas Cast: Elle Fanning, Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi THE RUNNING MAN - November 14 Directed by Edgar Wright Written by Edgar Wright, Michael Bacall Based on the novel by Stephen King Cast: Glen Powell, Emilia Jones, Colman Domingo, Josh Brolin, Katy O'Brian, Lee Pace, William H. Macy, Michael Cera, David Zayas, Sean Hayes, Chi Lewis-Parry KEEPER - November 14 Directed by Osgood Perkins Written by Nick Lepard Cast: Tatian Maslany, Rossif Sutherland, Clair Friesen WICKED: FOR GOOD - November 21 Directed by Jon M. Chu Written by Winnie Holzman, Dana Fox Cast: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh, Jonathan Bailey Let's take a look at some of the Honorable mentions: THE CARPENTER'S SON - November 14 Written/Directed by Lotfy Nathan Cast: Nicolas Cage, Noah Jupe, FKA twigs SISU: ROAD TO REVENGE - November 21 Written/Directed by Jalmari Helander Cast: Jorma Tommila, Stephen Lang, Richard Brake WAKE UP DEAD MAN A Knives Out Mystery - November 26 Written/Directed by Rian Johnson Cast: Daniel Craig, Josh O'Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner, Kerry Washington, Andrew Scott, Cailee Spaeny, Daryl McCormack, Thomas Haden Church, Jeffrey Wright

Doc invites Vanessa to share her Top 10 Cosmic Horror Movies. Let us know what your favorite Cosmic Horror Movie is in the comments below! VANESSA'S TOP 10 COSMIC HORROR MOVIES IN CHRONILOGICAL ORDER Alien (1979) The Thing (1982) From Beyond (1986) In the Mouth of Madness (1994) Event Horizon (1997) The Void (2016) The Endless (2017) The Ritual (2017) Annihilation (2018) Underwater (2020)  HONORABLE MENTIONS - Hellboy, Color out of Space, Prince of Darkness, Dagon, Lovecraft Country, They Live

Looking for an exciting film to watch this Halloween season? Do not miss BRUTE 1976 (2025)! Directed by: Marcel Walz (Blind, Pretty Boy, Jurassic Reborn) Written by: Joe Knetter CAST: Adriane McLean (Roxy), Sarah French (Sunshine), Gigi Gustin (Raquel), Dazelle Yvette (Mama Birdy) with Adam Bucci, Alex Dundas, Robert Felsted Jr., Mark Justice, Ben Kaplan, and more SYNOPSIS: In 1976 a group of people in the desert for a photo shoot stumble upon an abandoned town called Savage. But they are not alone. A family of masked psychopaths have claimed Savage as their own and are hell bent on living up to its name. BRUTE 1976 (2025) Horror Movie Review

On this episode, Doc and Paul are reviewing DEAD GIVEAWAY (2025) from writer/director Ian Kimble. DEAD GIVEAWAY recently had its World Premiere at Philadelphia Film Festival and will have an encore screening on Sunday, October 26, 2025. CAST: Ruby Modine (Silent Night, Deadly Night, Shameless), Mikaela Hoover (Superman (2025)), Scout Taylor-Compton (Rob Zombie's Halloween). SYNOPSIS: Hungover Jill finds a dead stranger in her bed. Her morning gets worse: a bound man in her closet, unconscious roommate, and her friend at knifepoint. She must solve it all before her 3PM brunch. DEAD GIVEAWAY (2025) Horror Comedy Movie Review

This is GRUESOME MAGAZINE. On this episode, Doc and Paul are reviewing QUEENS OF THE DEAD (2025) from director Tina Romero. Available in Theaters and VOD: October 24, 2025. CAST: Jaquel Spivey, Katy O'Brian, Quincy Dunn-Baker, Tomas Matos, Jack Haven, Dominique Jackson, Margaret Cho, Riki Lindhome, Eve Lindley, Cheyenne Jackson SYNOPSIS: Drag queens and club kids battle zombies craving brains during a zombie outbreak at their drag show in Brooklyn, putting personal conflicts aside to utilize their distinct abilities against the undead threat. Queens of the Dead (2025) horror movie review

Hello, once again, this is GRUESOME MAGAZINE. On this episode, we're counting down the TOP 10 HORROR MOVIES TAKING PLACE ON HALLOWEEN. Joining Doc Rotten tonight is my guest-host VANESSA, THE SCARLETT SPITFIRE. TOP 10 HORROR MOVIES TAKING PLACE ON HALLOWEEN IN CHRONILOGICAL ORDER Halloween (1978)  Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982 - climax) The Monster Squad (1987) Night of the Demons (1988) Hocus Pocus (1993) The Crow (1994) Trick 'r Treat (2007) Terrifier (2016) and Terrifier 2 (2022) (but not Terrifier 3) Late Night with the Devil (2024) V/H/S/Halloween (2025) HONORABLE MENTIONS Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (2019) The Barn (2016) - and The Barn: Part II (2022) Ginger Snaps (2000 - finale) Dark Night of the Scarecrow (1981) Haunt (2019) Ghostwatch (1992) Ernest Scared Stupid (1991) Tales of Halloween (2015) Dark Harvest (2023) S paced Invaders (1990) Idle Hands (1999) I Was a Teenage Werewolf (1957 begins on Halloween) Tales from the Crypt Presents: Demon Knight (1995)

Doc and Paul are back once again to review NIGHT OF THE REAPER (2025) from director Brandon Christensen. The film debuts on SHUDDER on Friday, September 19th. Doc and Paul both were caught by surprise with this film, as the film delivers beyond expectations for all its twists, turns, and unexpected gore. A must watch! Night of the Reaper (2025) horror movie review

Are you looking for the perfect movie to watch this spooky season? SHUDDER may have the Halloween horror movie for you - V/H/S/Halloween (2025). Join Doc and Paul as they share their spoiler free thoughts on the gory and fun horror anthology you don't want to miss. "A Must-See Halloween Blast!" - Gruesome Magazine AVAILABLE ON SHUDDER: October 3, 2025 DIRECTORS Bryan M. Ferguson (segment "Diet Phantasma") Casper Kelly (segment "Fun Size") R.H. Norman (segment "Home Haunt") Alex Ross Perry (segment "Kidprint") Micheline Pitt (segment "Home Haunt") Paco Plaza (segment "Ut Supra Sic Infra") Anna Zlokovic (segment "Coochie Coochie Coo") SYNOPSIS A collection of Halloween-themed videotapes unleashes a series of twisted, blood-soaked tales, turning trick-or-treat into a struggle for survival. V/H/S/HALLOWEEN (2025) Horror Movie Review - Perfect Anthology for the Spooky Season

Looking for a great shark movie to watch this Halloween? BEAST OF WAR (2025) is the film for you! Doc and Paul share their spoiler free review of this exciting monster horror film. IN THEATERS AND ON DIGITAL: October 10, 2025  BEAST OF WAR from director Kiah Roache-Turner (Wyrmwood and Sting)  CAST: Mark Coles Smith, Joel Nankervis, Sam Delich, Lee Tiger Halley, Sam Parsonson, Maximillian Johnson, Tristan McKinnon, Aswan Reid  When their boat is sunk while crossing the Timor Sea during World War II, a young troop of Australian soldiers must find a way to survive the harsh seas on a quickly shrinking life raft. Hundreds of miles from anywhere, they must confront interpersonal conflicts, enemy attacks, and the advances of one very large, very hungry great white shark. BEAST OF WAR (2025) Horror Movie Review - Shark!

Paul joins Doc Rotten once again for a horror movie review. This episode tackles the public domain horror version of Popeye in SHIVER ME TIMBERS (2025). Both Doc and Paul were expecting the worst, a flimsy, poorly directed disaster; HOWEVER, the film successfully entertains in a campy, silly, yet gory fashion. Find out what they think about it now and comment below with your thoughts! SHIVER ME TIMBERS (2025) Horror Movie Review - Slasher Popeye

Doc and Paul tackle another genre limited theatrical release with TRUST (2025), directed by Carlson Young featuring Sophie Turner, Rhys Coiro, and Billy Campbell. Synopsis: "A Hollywood actress hides in a remote cabin after a scandal, only to find herself betrayed and fighting for survival against someone she once trusted." -IMDb Be sure to like and subscribe. TRUST stars actors Sophie Turner ("Game of Thrones," X-Men Apocalypse), Billy Campbell (I Know What You Did Last Summer, Enough), Katey Sagal ("Married With Children," "Sons of Anarchy") and Gianni Paolo (Ma, Power Book II: Ghost). The film is directed by Carlson Young (Upgraded, The Blazing World) and is produced by Miles Koules, Ketura Kestin (Saw X, Jigsaw) and Oren Koules (Saw franchise). Run Time: 90 minutes. Rating: R for violence, language, some sexuality and drug content. Out in theaters, Friday, August 23, 2025. Republic Pictures.

Director Chuck Russell Makes Witchboards Scary Again Doc Rotten is joined by Paul Cardullo to review Chuck Russell's Witchboard (2025). Set in New Orleans, this remake of the 1986 classic from director Kevin S. Tenney, features Madison Iseman in the Tawny Kitaen role but named Emily for this version. A witchboard is found, a witchboard is used, and a witchboard kills a bunch of people. Leave witchboards alone, people! Witchboard is out in theaters August 15, 2025. Is it worth a watch? How does it stack up against the original? How does Chuck Russell (A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors, The Blob, The Mask) approach the material? Check out this review to find out what the Grue-Crew think.

Some of you may not recognize Michael C. Williams at first glance, but stick him in a dark basement, turn him around, and have him stare at the wall—instant recognition. Michael is THE Michael from the now iconic THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT, which this year celebrates 25 years of forever changing the path of our genre. Michael's career continues to grow with the release this month of GHOST GAME from DREAD films. I had the opportunity to spend some time with Michael, speaking a little bit about the legacy of Blair Witch but mostly about his involvement in GHOST GAME. Check it out! Synopsis: "As part of an internet challenge to live undetected in a stranger's home, a daring couple target an infamous haunted house and endure a series of chilling incidents as they witness a family descending into madness." GHOST GAME gets a limited theatrical opening on Oct. 18th – and then it hits VOD everywhere on Oct. 22nd.

Throughout her career, Lynn Lowry has amassed a resume that is second to none. She has worked with genre giants like Lloyd Kaufman, George Romero, and David Cronenberg and starred in films that are now considered horror classics. First stepping in front of a camera in the early 70s – Lynn continues to release numerous films a year – I believe in our chat – which you are about to watch – she mentions that she worked on 12 films in 2024 – amazing. Out now on VOD from Breaking Glass Films is A HALLOWEEN FEAST. Lynn stars as Angela Long – an aging dancer who just maybe has been dropped on her head one too many times. Lynn is brilliant in the film and she and I sat down to have a chat about this current release as well as touching base on the other films in her iconic career.

Dave chats it up with Harold Perrineau the star of the MGM + series FROM. Season three debuts on Sept. 22nd.

True, hardcore gore films are a rare breed these days. Many films pretend to be, but very few live up to the hype. Well gorehounds, I've got some good news for you. The new film by Federico Zampaglione THE WELL walks the walk, and talks the talk. Most US fans will likely be drawn to the film because of its star – Lauren LaVera – from Terrifier 2 and soon from Terrifier 3. She's exceptional in this film – and the story about how Federico secured her talents is worth the watch. Federico was kind enough to chat with me about the release – he's a fascinating talent. Check out our conversation. THE WELL is out now on all VOD platforms – you need to watch it – and now.

Dave Dreher talks with iconic director Chuck Russell and the cast of WITCHBOARD: Madison Iseman, Aaron Domingues, and Charlie Tahan. Emily, her fiancé Christian, and a group of their friends are opening a café in New Orleans French Quarter, by refurbishing an old carriage house. But a darkness descends over Emily when she discovers the Witchboard, an ancient Wiccan pendulum board once used to summon spirits. Christen seeks help for Emily from occult expert Alexander Baptiste. But Baptiste has secrets of his own. A modern coven of White Witches, a masked ball at Baptiste's mansion, and the legacy of Naga Soth, the Queen of Witches are all part of a dangerous game that puts Emily's very soul at risk. Based on the 1987 VHS video store staple by Kevin Tenney, Russell and his team bring a new spin on the classic tale of why some things found in the woods should just be left there.

The Grue-Crew review THE LAST BREATH (2024, IFC Films) on Gruesome Magazine episode 538. Award-winning filmmaker Christopher G. Moore, Crystal Cleveland the Livi6dead6irl, and Doc Rotten share their thoughts about this week's frightening addition to streaming and theatrical horror films. Warning: possible spoilers after the initial impressions! THE LAST BREATH (2024, IFC Films) Synopsis: Finding the long-lost wreck of the warship USS Charlotte has been the lifelong pursuit of Levi (Julian Sands), an aging expat running a tourist dive business in the British Virgin Islands together with recent college dropout Noah (Jack Parr). When the USS Charlotte emerges for the first time in eighty years after a tropical storm, Noah's friends visiting the island insist for them all to do a once-in-a-lifetime dive on the newly discovered wreck before it's handed over to the authorities. The dream dive rapidly turns into a nightmare as they become trapped in the darkness of the Charlotte's interior, thirty meters down and with a dwindling air supply. And then they discover that they are not alone. Available in Theaters and VOD beginning July 26, 2024 Directed by: Joachim Hedén Written by: Nick Saltrese Cast: Kim Spearman (As I Am), Jack Parr ("Peaky Blinders"), Alexander Arnold (Yesterday), Erin Mullen ("Midsomer Murders"), Arlo Carter ("Doc Martin"), and Julian Sands (A Room with a View) FOLLOW: Gruesome Magazine Website http://gruesomemagazine.com YouTube Channel (Subscribe Today!) https://youtube.com/c/gruesomemagazine Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gruesomemagazine/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HorrorNewsRadioOfficial/ Gruesome Magazine Patreon https://www.patreon.com/gruesomemagazine

The Grue-Crew review ODDITY (2024, IFC Films) on Gruesome Magazine episode 537. Award-winning filmmaker Christopher G. Moore, Crystal Cleveland the Livi6dead6irl, and Doc Rotten share their thoughts about this week's frightening addition to streaming and theatrical horror films. Warning: possible spoilers after the initial impressions! ODDITY (2024, IFC Films) Synopsis: When Dani is brutally murdered at the remote country house that she and her husband Ted are renovating, everyone suspects a patient from the local mental health institution, where Ted is a doctor. However, soon after the tragic killing, the suspect is found dead. A year later, Dani's blind twin sister Darcy, a self-proclaimed psychic and collector of cursed items, pays an unexpected visit to Ted and his new girlfriend, Yana. Convinced that there was more to her sister's murder than people know, Darcy has brought with her the most dangerous items from her cursed collection to help her exact revenge. Available in Theaters beginning July 19, 2024 Written and Directed by: Damian McCarthy Cast: Gwilym Lee, Carolyn Bracken, Tadhg Murphy, Caroline Menton, Jonathan French, Steve Wall