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Welcome to The Horror Edit, a spooky season dedicated to all things horror in cinema! What's Halloween without a good movie marathon? 🎃👻 In this special Halloween episode, we're counting down our favorite Halloween movies of all time! From nostalgic Halloween classics to supernatural scares, we're sharing the films that make spooky season feel complete. Whether you love a cozy fall movie night, a good jump scare, or a Halloween tradition you revisit every October, we've got something for your watchlist! Follow The Reel Obsessed for movie reviews, film discussions and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@thereelobsessed

⚠️ SPOILER WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Clayface. Clayface is an R-rated body horror film about a rising Hollywood actor named Matt Hagen (Tom Rhys Harries) whose face is brutally disfigured. Desperate to get his life back, he undergoes an experimental treatment that gives him terrifying shape-shifting abilities. What begins as a quest to reclaim his identity quickly becomes a horrifying story of obsession, transformation, and revenge. In this episode, we break down what we loved, what we didn't, and how we think this movie is really for. Follow The Reel Obsessed for movie reviews, film discussions and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@thereelobsessed

⚠️ SPOILER WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Klara and the Sun Klara and the Sun is a dystopian science fiction story by Kazuo Ishiguro, Directed by Taika Waititi, and starring Jenna Ortega and Amy Adams. It is narrated by Klara, a solar-powered "Artificial Friend" (AF) robot built to comfort a lonely, genetically "lifted" teenager named Josie who suffers from a severe illness. In this episode, we break down what we loved, what we didn't, and who we think will love this movie. Follow The Reel Obsessed for movie reviews, film discussions and more: ⁠⁠⁠@thereelobsessed

What are the scariest monsters in movie history?! In this episode of The Reel Obsessed, we're counting down the scariest movie monsters of all time! From terrifying creatures and beasts to the monsters that (still!) haunt our dreams , we're debating which ones deserve a spot at the top of the list. Get ready for creepy creatures and plenty of horror movie talk as we count down the most terrifying movie monsters. Follow The Reel Obsessed on Instagram, YouTube & TikTok.

⚠️ SPOILER WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Whalefall. From director Brian Duffield, Imagine Entertainment and 20th Century Studios, Whalefall is splashing into theaters. Starring Josh Brolin and Austin Abrams, this is a harrowing story of survival and grief. Straight from the parking lot of the movie theater, in this episode, The Reel Obsessed discusses the elements we loved about the film, standout scenes and of course, what it was like to be IN THE F***ING WHALE! Follow The Reel Obsessed for movie reviews, film discussions and more: @thereelobsessed

⚠️ SPOILER WARNING: BANG BANG BANG! This episode contains full spoilers for Digger. Digger is a dark comedy about power, destruction, humanity, and the role that we play in it all. This film is Directed by Alejandro Iñárritu and stars John Goodman, Riz Ahmed, and the one and only Tom Cruise as Digger Rockwell. In this episode we discuss the elements we loved, the famous big twist, what didn't work well for us, and how audiences are responding to the film. Follow The Reel Obsessed for movie reviews, film discussions and more: ⁠⁠@thereelobsessed

Welcome to The Horror Edit, a spooky season dedicated to all things horror in cinema! What are the scariest movies of all time?! In this episode, we each reveal our Top 5 scariest films and discuss what it is that truly makes them so terrifying. We didn't even like talking about some of these movies!!! Get ready to scream, squeal, and freak out with us during this episode . Follow The Reel Obsessed for movie reviews, film discussions and more: ⁠⁠⁠@thereelobsessed

What’s it really like to step inside the world of Verity? 🎬 We’re joined by host and interviewer Danielle Hawthorne to hear all about her recent creator trip to New York City for Verity. Danielle takes us behind the scenes of the experience—from visiting the iconic Crawford house featured in the film to attending the NYC premiere and walking the red carpet. She also shares what it was like interviewing Anne Hathaway and Josh Hartnett on the red Capet, the behind-the-scenes moments we didn’t see from premiere night, and what really goes into covering a major movie event as a creator and interviewer. If you’re obsessed with Verity, movie talk, or getting a peek behind the curtain of entertainment journalism, this episode is for you! Follow Danielle @danielle.hawthorne Obsess with us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thereelobsessed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Welcome to The Horror Edit, a spooky season dedicated to all things horror in cinema! We’re kicking things off with the best movie villains of all time. Kelcy and Abby each count down their personal Top 5 movie villains, from terrifying horror icons to unforgettable characters we love to hate (or just love!) Along the way, we debate what actually makes a great movie villain… is it the performance, the backstory, the fear factor, or simply their ability to haunt you long after the movie ends? Whether you’re a horror movie fan, a lover of iconic movie villains, or just looking for your next movie obsession, this episode is for you. Follow The Reel Obsessed for movie reviews, film discussions and more: ⁠⁠@thereelobsessed

⚠️ SPOILER WARNING: DARKNESS AHEAD. This episode contains full spoilers for Verity. Verity is a psychological thriller about obsession, manipulation, desire, and unreliable narratives, where you’re constantly questioning who you can trust. It's a dark psychological thriller novel by Colleen Hoover published in 2018. Amazon adapted the film in 2026 starring Anne Hathaway as Verity, Josh Hartnett as Jeremy, and Dakota Johnson as Lowen. In this episode we discuss the elements we loved, the twists that left us shocked, and whether we are team manuscript or team letter.... Follow The Reel Obsessed for movie reviews, film discussions and more: ⁠@thereelobsessed

Welcome to the Book to Screen series! Every month, we're teaming up with She Reads to bring you a special episode covering the latest book-to-movie adaptation news. From exciting casting announcements and adaptation updates to release dates and everything in between, we're breaking down the biggest stories from page to screen. In this episode we discuss: The Bell Jar just wrapped up filming and it's Billie Eilish’s acting debut!The announcement was confirmation of Danielle Deadwyler, Dylan Hawco, Lili Taylor, Ella Beatty, Maggie Kuntz, Ike Barinholtz, and Connor Storrie joining the cast. Throttled by Lauren Asher is getting an adaptationFeaturing Josh Heuston from Off Campus (who has been a potential Fourth Wing cast rumor!)Bridgerton director Nzingha Stewart is directingSports Romance is taking over screens! The Remain trailer was recently releasedThe film is based on Nicholas Sparks + M. Night Shyamalan book.Jake Gyllenhaal & Phoebe Dynevor casting Stephen Kalyn (Off Campus) joins Housemaid’s SecretKalyn just had a breakout role in Off Campus as Dean. Caroline Kepnes signed on for another thrillerCaroline Kepnes is directing her own adaptation – The Attentionist is based on her 2022 short story by the same name, which first appeared in Tor Nightfire’s horror anthology “Dark Stars.” • • Kepnes has already experienced the adaptation world with You, which was named one of the best thrillers of the 21st century by the New York Times. 👉 Sign up for the ⁠She Reads ⁠newsletter for smart, can’t-miss book picks, author exclusives, adaptation news and giveaways. Follow The Reel Obsessed for movie reviews, film discussions and more: ⁠⁠@thereelobsessed

⚠️ SPOILER WARNING: This episode contains full spoilers for Avengers Endgame: Encore Avengers: Endgame is back in theaters for the Encore re-release, and Marvel gave fans 4 minutes of brand new footage leading directly into Avengers Doomsday. In this episode, we’re breaking down all 4 of the new end-credit scenes, what we think they mean, the details you may have missed, and how we think they could connect to Doomsday. We’re getting into theories, callbacks, and everything Marvel might be setting up next. If you saw Avengers Endgame: Encore and immediately needed someone to talk spoilers with… this episode is for you. Follow The Reel Obsessed for movie reviews, film discussions and more: ⁠@thereelobsessed

⚠️ SPOILER WARNING: This episode contains full spoilers for Primetime. One of the most anticipated A24 movies of the year, Primetime is now in theaters. The film stars Robert Pattinson, Skyler Gisondo and Merritt Wever. In this spoiler review of Primetime, we discuss the A24 film’s connection to To Catch a Predator, the controversial reality TV series that inspired the movie, and the moments that left us seriously unsettled. We’re talking about the movie’s biggest moments, what worked (and what didn’t), and who we think Primetime is actually for. Follow The Reel Obsessed for movie reviews, film discussions and more: @thereelobsessed

⚠️ SPOILER WARNING: This episode contains full spoilers for The Love Hypothesis. We’ve been waiting for The Love Hypothesis, and as huge fans of Ali Hazelwood’s bestselling novel, we went into this adaptation with high expectations. In this episode, we’re reviewing The Love Hypothesis starring Lili Reinhart and Tom Bateman. We're breaking down the moments from the book we loved seeing come to life, what we were disappointed didn’t make it into the movie, and how the film compares to the novel. Plus, we share who we think will fall in love with this adaptation— whether you’re already an Ali Hazelwood fan or discovering Olive and Adam’s story for the first time. (Olive & Adam forever!) If you love romance movies, book-to-screen adaptations, and a good fake-dating trope, this review is for you! Obsess with us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thereelobsessed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⚠️ SPOILER WARNING: This episode contains full spoilers for Practical Magic 2. Nearly three decades after the original Practical Magic, the Owens sisters are back!  In this episode, we’re diving into Practical Magic 2, the highly anticipated sequel that brings Sally and Gillian Owens back together. The Owens family curse is still haunting the women of the family, and as the next generation begins discovering more about their magical abilities and complicated family history, Sally and Gillian must reunite to protect the people they love… and finally find a way to break the curse. We talk about what we loved, what we didn’t, the return of some of our favorite characters, the new generation of Owens women, and whether this sequel captures the spirit and charm of the original.  Obsess with us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thereelobsessed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠