Alcohollywood Podcast Ep. 334 – HORROR OCTORBOR: Thinner (1996)
(CONTENT WARNING: use of the word ‘gypsy’) We explain the full context of its usage in the episode, and its ubiquity in the film itself […]
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The Book of Birdie Review: Atmospheric Chills Abound in This Convent Thriller
Elizabeth E. Schuch’s spooky, atmospheric horror gem prefers to keep its tale of demonic birth and possession filled with atmospheric dread rather than outright shocks. […]
The Haunting of Hill House: Netflix Adapts Shirley Jackson’s Novel, Loses Some of Its Essence
Netflix’s adaptation of the classic Shirley Jackson horror novel boasts a brilliant cast and some intriguing scares, but disappointingly reduces the book to a spooky […]
The House with a Clock in its Walls Review: Eli Roth Tries (and Succeeds) at Spooky Kid’s Fare
Fresh off a string of failed horror flicks, Eli Roth bounces back with an unexpectedly fun, faithful adaptation of John Bellairs’ classic kid’s adventure books. […]
The Predator Review: Shane Black’s Sequel Is One Messy Hunt
Shane Black returns to the macho 90s alien-hunter franchise he helped spawn, but his irreverent stamp (including a heaping helping of ableism) does more harm […]
Film Review: The Nun Is Campy Fun, But Relies on Some Bad Habits
Expanding the ever-widening Conjuring universe, this origin story/prequel of one of the universe’s spookiest threats is downright silly – which may not be the worst […]
35 Years Later, Cujo Remains a Scary, Shaky Stephen King Adaptation
Lewis Teague’s adaptation of Stephen King’s Cujo turns thirty-five today, and is a perfect example of the thrills and pitfalls experienced by the average King […]
The Trailer for Gaspar Noé’s ‘Climax’ Does the Danse Macabre: Watch
Gaspar Noe’s kaleidoscopic Cannes favorite gets a new trailer and poster promising all the Satanic dance mayhem the French provocateur can muster. Gaspar Noé is no […]
The Meg is the Goofiest, Cheesiest, Most Sharktastic Fin-tertainment of the Summer
The shark schlock comes at you hard, fast, and fun, as Jason Statham battles giant sharks with an international cast in the Deep Blue Sea […]
Alcohollywood Podcast Ep. 331: SHARK WEEK SPECIAL – Shark Attack 3: Megalodon (2002)
Happy Shark Week everybody! It’s the most fin-derful time of the year, and since The Meg is foolishly coming out two weeks after Shark Week, we’re celebrating instead […]