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On the latest episode of History From The Back Pages, Collin examines the sci-fi psychological thriller Coherence. James Ward Byrkit's outstanding direction, performance, and narrative are notable aspects of the film. As eight friends gather for dinner, the passage of Miller's Comet over Earth unleashes a chain of unusual and intricate occurrences.

In this week's episode of History From The Back Pages, Collin critiques the horror movie The Maze, marred by a subpar psychopathic hooded killer.

Collin assesses the 2007 Australian monster film Rogue, wherein an American travel journalist's river cruise trip to Kakadu National Park is interrupted by a colossal rogue saltwater crocodile measuring seven meters in length that assaults the tourist vessel commanded by wildlife expert Kate Ryan.

Collin reviews Russian Yeti: The Killer Lives, a horror film presented as a documentary, on this week's episode of History From The Back Pages. The film follows five college students traveling to Russia's Ural Mountains to uncover the truth behind nine Russian scientists who vanished years ago for a college final project. Spoiler Alert: (The monster is not a Yeti)

This week's episode of History From The Back Pages features Collin reviewing the Chuck Norris film Firewalker. Max Donigan, played by Chuck Norris, and Leo Porter, played by Lou Gossett Jr., experienced treasure hunters, partner with Patricia Goodwin, a beautiful psychic played by Melody Anderson, in search of the legendary Aztec treasure. Their perilous journey across North and Central America is marked by relentless pursuit from El Coyote, a sinister shaman who seeks ultimate power through the sacrifice of Patricia Goodwin.

Collin examines the moderately dull monster film Animal, directed by Brett Simmons, finding that the talents of Keke Palmer and Elizabeth Giles are ultimately wasted in this lackluster and tiresome production.

On today's edition of History From The Backpages, Collin evaluates the new film Send Help, which is receiving positive reviews from both fans and critics alike. Nevertheless, in a potentially unpopular stance, our critic expressed strong dissatisfaction, awarding the film a 0/10 rating. The critic did note that Dylan O'Brien, The Island, and The Plane Crash were somewhat redeemable aspects. Unfortunately, these positives were insufficient to redeem the film in the critic's opinion, resulting in a permanent dismissal of Send Help.

The Flu, a South Korean disaster film from 2013, is reviewed by Collin in this week's History From The Back Pages. The film's plot centers on a viral epidemic that affects Busan, and only emergency response team member Ji Gu can rescue South Korean citizens from imminent demise.

This week's History From The Back Pages features Collin reviewing Ransomed, a thrilling South Korean action comedy. Based on actual events from 1986, the movie tells the story of a diplomat dispatched from South Korea to Lebanon to rescue a high-ranking government official. In Lebanon, the diplomat forms an alliance with a South Korean taxi driver, and the duo embarks on a perilous mission marked by extensive destruction and mayhem as they search for their captive. With a talented cast including Ha Jung-woo and Ju Ji-hoon, Ransomed was brought to life by director Kim Seong-hun and shot on location in Morocco.

This week on History From The Back Pages, Collin reviews the exceptional Korean action thriller Hard Hit, starring Jo Woo-Jin. A psychopath seeks vengeance against Seong-gyu, a high-ranking bank manager in Busan, by planting a bomb under the seat of Seong-gyu's car. If Seong-gyu makes a single mistake or disobeys the bomber, the vehicle will explode!

For episode nine of the Bigfoot Special Series on History From The Back Pages, Collin reviews Deadly Descent: The Abominable Snowman. Brian's father goes missing at Glacier Peak in 1992, and years later Brian goes there to find out what happened to him. Suddenly, out of nowhere, he encounters a hungry Yeti!!! Now it's up to his sister Nina, who serves in the Army, to rescue him before he becomes the Yeti's next meal.

This week on History From The Back Pages, Collin examines the frightening Bigfoot movie Creature From Black Lake.

Collin analyzes the latest monster film Primate, which tells the story of a family's chimpanzee named Ben who embarks on a violent rampage.

Update: Collin presents a countdown of the five films he reviewed on History From The Backpages in 2025 that failed to impress, each for unique reasons. Desert Shadows, however, did not qualify for this list, and appreciation is given to the actors, director, and writer for managing to sidestep this great honor. Collin made changes to his list after receiving fan feedback. New Updated List: Stranded, War of The World’s, Delicious, The Remains and It Waits. Shark Warning moves to honorable mentions and The House On Laura Ann Drive moves into honorable mentions. And Desert Shadows leaves honorable mentions.

On this week’s episode of History From The Backpages, Collin analyzes the 1944 supernatural horror film The Uninvited, directed by Lewis Allen and starring Ray Milland, Gail Russell, Donald Crisp, and Ruth Hussey. Noting the film's iconic song Stella By Starlight, which was later covered by Frank Sinatra, Charlie Parker, and Miles Davis.