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The 30th Fantasia International Film Festival, July 16 – August 2, in Montreal, is careening towards us, featuring what looks to be an excellent lineup of movies. Joseph Perry and I have remote press credentials for the festival and decided to let you know the five films we are each looking forward to the most. Of course, we couldn't stop at just five. Check out our discussion on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube Channel! The following is an abbreviated recap of the films we discussed. Joseph is excited about: CAPTURED! – d. Koichi (YouTuber debut feature) SLEEP NO MORE – d. Edwin (Vengeance Is Mine, All Others Pay Cash, 2021); body horror VILLAGE OF EIGHT GRAVESTONES – d. Takashi Shimizu (Ju-on: The Grudge, 2002) WHEN YOU OPEN THE DOOR – d. Eriko Katagiri (debut feature, winner of the third Japan Horror Award sponsored by Kadokawa) NIGHTBORN – d. Hanna Bergholm (Hatching, 2022), w/Seidi Haarla, Rupert Grint, Pamela Tola Jeff's trigger trippers: COLONY – d. Yeon Sang-ho (Train to Busan, 2016) LOS VAMPIRES – d. Craig Mitchell (fictionalized account of the making of George Melford's 1931 Spanish Dracula), w/Henry Ian Cusick, Daniela Couso, Thomas Kretschmann RUBBERHEAD: THE LIFE & MONSTERS OF STEVE JOHNSON – d. Nick Taylor (documentary) THE LAST FOOTAGE – d. Arkar Soe Oo (Myanmar's first found footage feature) TRAUMA OR, MONSTERS ALL – d. Larry Fessenden; final chapter of his quadrilogy: Habit (1995), Depraved (2019), Blackout (2023); works as a standalone or series finale But we couldn't stop there. Here are a few more we're looking forward to: Ancestral Beasts – d. Tim Riedel; psychological horror centered on two generations of indigenous women Drag, d. Raviv Ullman, Greg Yagolnitzer; w/Lizzy Caplan, Lucy DeVito, Christine Ko, John Stamos (producers: Danny DeVito, Jake DeVito, Lucy DeVito) Freaks Part II – d. Zach Lipovsky, Adam Stein (Freaks, 2018; Final Destination: Bloodlines, 2025); w/Reznor Allen, Amanda Crew, Audrianna Lico, Lorelei Olivia Mote, Lili Taylor, Stephen Tobolowsky Her Private Hell – d. Nicolas Winding Refn (winner of the festival's Cheval Noir Career Achievement Award), w/Sophie Thatcher, Charles Melton, Havana Rose Liu, Kristine Forsyth, Diego Calva Home Bodies – d. Casey Walker (producer: The Void, 2016; In a Violent Nature, 2024) Hot Spot – d. Agnieszka Smoczynska; w/Noomi Rapace Junction Row – d. Ashlea Wessel; w/Katharine Isabelle, Kyle Mac, Julian Richings Motherwitch – d. Minos Papas; folk horror Mum, I'm Alien Pregnant – d. THUNDERLIPS (Jordan Windsor & Sean Wallace); body horror comedy from New Zealand Nameless – d. Hideo Jojo; w/Jiro Sato; based on Jiro Sato's own web-manga Penny Lane is Dead – d. Mia'kate Russell; a matriarchal gorefest from Australia Recluse – d. Henry Chaisson, writer of Antlers (2021), Servant (2021-2023) Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma – d. Jane Schoenbrun; did you think we wouldn't include a slasher? The Leader – d. Michael Gallagher; the story of Heaven's Gate; w/Grace Caroline Currey, Vera Farmiga, Tim Blake Nelson, Jim Parsons, Simon Rex The Glorious Dead – d. Toby Poser, John Adams; the latest from the Adams family of filmmakers The Last Temptation of Becky – d. Jenn Wexler, w/Lulu Wilson; remember Becky (2020) and The Wrath of Becky (2023)? She's back! The Mouths – d. Takashi Shimizu; yes, there are two films this year from the director of Ju-on (2002) Unholy Night – d. Michael Gabriele; a Christmas horror comedy Be sure to check out the full lineup at the festival's official website: https://fantasiafestival.com/en/

The magnificent Meka G. from Cinematic Nightmares joins Doc to review OBSESSION (2026) from writer director Curry Barker. Not only does Barker make a stunning and impressive directorial debut but actress Inde Navarrette delivers one of the best horror performances of the year as Nikki. Seriously, this movie is bat-sh!t insane - delightfully so. It will stick with you long after you leave the theater. Check out what Doc and Meka have to say about OBSESSION. Obsession (2026) This Bloody Good Movie is Insane Synopsis: After breaking the mysterious "One Wish Willow" to win his crush's heart, a hopeless romantic finds himself getting exactly what he asked for but soon discovers that some desires come at a dark, sinister price. Writer/Director Curry Barker Cast: Michael Johnston, Inde Navarrette, Cooper Thomlinson, Megan Lawless, Andy Richter Check out Meka G. and Cinematic Nightmares today! https://www.youtube.com/@CinematicNightmaresPodcast https://www.instagram.com/cinematicnightmarespodcast/

Join Doc and Paul as they review the creature feature film KILLER WHALE (2026) from director Jo-Anne Brechin and writer Katharine McPhee. Synopsis: Killer Whale is a gripping survival thriller centred around best friends, Trish (Virginia Gardner, FALL) and Maddie (Mel Jarson, MORTAL COMBAT), who find themselves locked into a deadly face-off against the ocean's apex predator: the orca. With a dark cloud of the past hanging over them, will they make it out alive or become a part of the food chain? Cast: Virginia Gardner (Fall), Melanie Jarnson (Mortal Combat) & Mitchell Hope

Doc and Paul head back to college for the latest HULU original film, PIZZA MOVIE (2026), streaming on Friday, April 3, 2026. Directed by Nick Kocher and Brian McElhaney, the stoner comedy features Gaten Matarazzo, Lulu Wilson, Sean Gambrone, and Daniel Radcliffe. This one is a winner, the crew haven't laughed this hard in a long, long time. The comedic timing is perfect, the direction is solid, and the gore is beyond what you'd think for a college comedy movie. Watch. This. Movie. The movie drops on HULU, Friday, April 3, 2026. PIZZA MOVIE (2026) Synopsis: High college students face an unexpectedly epic journey when they must navigate two flights of stairs to retrieve their pizza delivery, turning a simple task into a surreal adventure. Directors: Nick Kocher, Brian McElhaney Cast: Gaten Matarazzo, Lulu Wilson, Sean Gambrone, Sarah Sherman, Jack Martin, and Daniel Radcliffe

Doc and Paul head to the great white north for the film THE YETI (2026) from directors Gene Gallerano and William Pisciotta. The cast features Bittany Allen, William Sadler, and Corbin Bernsen and features a practical Yeti monster. The story starts off strong but then drifts into plot heavy snow banks. However, there are enough creature moments and gore - along with strong direction, beautiful cinematography, and solid acting all around to pick up the slack. Enjoy! The Yeti (2026) will be released In AMC Theaters April 4th & 8th and On Digital April 10th. Synopsis: Merriell Sunday Sr. and Hollis Bannister vanished in Alaska. Ellie and Merriell Jr. mount a search, but an ancient threat stalks their expedition into the wilderness, hunting them as they seek the truth behind the disappearances. Writer/Directors: Gene Gallerano, William Pisciotta Cast: Brittany Allen, Eric Nelsen, Jim Cummings, Christina Bennett Lind, Linc Hand, with William Sadler and Corbin Bernsen

Doc and Paul review director Adam (Pyewacket, Out Come the Wolves) MacDonald's new horror film, THIS IS NOT A TEST (2026), adapted from New York Times Best Selling Author Courtney Summers' Novel of the same name. The cast includes Olivia Holt (Heart Eyes), Froy Gutierrez ("I Love LA"), Corteon Moore ("From"), Carson MacCormac (Clown in a Cornfield), Chloe Avakian ("Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy"), and Luke MacFarlane (Bros). Official synopsis: Sloane and a small group of her classmates take cover in their high school to escape their suddenly apocalyptic hometown. As danger relentlessly pounds on the doors, Sloane begins to see the world through the eyes of people who actually want to live and takes matters into her own hands. Review THIS IS NOT A TEST (2026) from IFC and SHUDDER Gruesome Magazine Podcast

Doc and Paul check out the creepy movie adaptation of the horror video game THE MORTUARY ASSISTANT (2026). Director Jeremiah Kipp captures the atmosphere and mechanics of the popular game on screen and delivers a incredibly chilling nightmarish movie. The cast includes Willa Holland, Paul Sparks, and John Adams.

Doc and Paul return to review GOOD LUCK HAVE FUN DON'T DIE (2026) from director Gore Verbinsky, featuring Sam Rockwell, Juno Temple, Haley Lu Richardson, Michael Peña, Zazie Beetz, Asim Chaudhry, and Georgia Goodman. The movie is zany, outrageous, and full of action, laughs, biting social commentary, and thought provoking ideas. Is it a must watch film of 2026? Check out the review to find out. Enjoy!

RAPTUS (2026) Horror Movie Review - Artificial Companions On The Rampage once again...  Welcome back to Gruesome Magazine. Tonight we are reviewing RAPTUS coming to Streaming on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Writer/Director: Bennet De Brabandere Cast: Ksensia Solo, Nolan Gerard Funk, Zion Forrest Lee, Christina Cox Synopsis: In the wake of a savage attack, Sarah Mathis orders a new form of android therapy called Raptus, and reveals a path to recovery with twisted surprises.

MOTHER OF FLIES (2025) is set to debut on SHUDDER January 23, 2026. Doc and Paul share their review of this amazing Folk Horror film from the Adams Family. Creepy witches, exquisite locations, top-notch acting and effects, MOTHER OF FLIES is a can't miss SHUDDER exclusive. MOTHER OF FLIES (2025) Horror Movie Review - Modern Folk Horror lands on SHUDDER.

Doc and Paul review the upcoming horror movie THE CONFESSION (2026) available on Digital and On Demand beginning January 16, 2026. Synopsis: A musician returns to her childhood home and finds her late father's recorded murder confession, made to ward off an evil force. As her son's behavior grows disturbing, she fights to end the darkness. The film is written and directed by Will Cannon as features Italia Ricci, Zachary Golinger, Scott Mechlowicz, Terence Rosemore, and Justin Matthew Smith as The Piper. Enjoy! Join us on Patreon for early access episodes, and exclusive such as reviewing each episodes for Kolchak The Night Stalker and Night Gallery. https://www.patreon.com/c/gruesomemagazine Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content!

INFIRMARY (2026) Horror Movie Found Footage Review Doc and Paul review the found footage horror movie INFIRMARY (2026), celebrating its World Premiere at the Dances With Films NY film festival. "Nicholas Pineda's intense, claustrophobic take on found footage horror" - DWFNY Synopsis: A guard vanished on his first night at an old psych hospital in 2023. His bodycam footage shows unexplainable incidents that continue to baffle investigators. Director: Nicholas Pineda Cast: Paul Syre, Mark Anthony Williams, Danielle Kennedy Join us on Patreon for early access episodes, and exclusive such as reviewing each episodes for Kolchak The Night Stalker and Night Gallery. https://www.patreon.com/c/gruesomemagazine Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content!

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