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Rated R Runtime: 1hr 33min Directed by Rob Savage Written by Nathan Elston, based on the novel “Incidents Around the House” by Josh Malerman Stars: Jessica Chastain, Jay Duplass and Arabella Olivia Clark Released in US theaters October 9, 2026 RT: 16% critics / 47% audience Synopsis A troubled young family is threatened when their 7-year-old’s imaginary friend turns out to be real. Join us again in two weeks when we'll be reviewing It Ends, currently available to rent. Theme music: "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Rated R Runtime: 1hr 35min Directed by Zach Cregger Written by Zach Cregger and Shay Hatten Stars: Austin Abrams, Zach Cherry and Kali Reis Released in US theaters September 18, 2026 RT: 96% critics / 91% audience Synopsis A medical courier is tasked with one last delivery for the night, to a remote hospital. He encounters obstacle after obstacle on his way, and it soon becomes clear that he’s more than just especially unlucky - there’s an outbreak going on. Join us again in two weeks when we'll be reviewing Other Mommy, opening in theaters October 8. Theme music: "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Rated R Runtime: 1hr 28min Written & Directed by Adrian Chiarella Stars: Joe Bird, Stacy Clausen and Mia Wasikowska Premiered at Sundance January 23, 2026 Released in US theaters (limited) June 19, 2026 RT: 93% critics / 82% audience Synopsis Closeted teenager Naim has recently lost his father, and his mother has moved them to a small town to join a small, culty christian church. When his mutual attraction to parish member and schoolmate Ryan is discovered by the church, they subject the boys to a strange ritual in order to put them on the ‘godly’ path. And if they stray from that path, it could also get them violently murdered. Join us again in two weeks when we'll be reviewing Resident Evil, opening in theaters September 18. Theme music: "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Rated R Runtime: 1hr 52min Written & Directed by Jane Schoenbrun Stars: Hannah Einbinder, Gillian Anderson and Jack Haven Premiered at Cannes May 13, 2026 Released in US theaters (limited) August 7, 2026 RT: 94% critics / 78% audience Synopsis Queer filmmaker Kris has been tasked with revamping the problematic Camp Miasma slasher film series. She tracks down the original film’s reclusive star, Billy Presley, who just so happens to live at the former campsite, and they begin a strange relationship. Join us again in two weeks when we'll be reviewing Leviticus, currently available to rent. Theme music: "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Not Rated Runtime: 1hr 29min Written & Directed by Taratoa Stappard Stars: Ariana Osborne, Toby Stephens and Umi Myers Premiered at TIFF September 7, 2025 Released in US theaters (limited) April 17, 2026 RT: 100% critics / 81% audience Synopsis Marama journeys to England from New Zealand when she receives a letter from a mysterious man claiming to know the secrets of her past. When she arrives she quickly realizes she has been misled, but is forced to stay on at a castle surrounded by pilfered articles from her homeland and a creepy man who knows much more about her past than he’s letting on. Join us again in two weeks when we'll be reviewing Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, currently in theaters. Theme music: "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Rated R Runtime: 1hr 49min Written & Directed by Kevin McManus and Matthew McManus Stars: Michaela McManus, Stella Marcus and Jim Cummings Premiered at SxSW March 8, 2025 Released in US theaters (limited) February 20, 2026 RT: 97% critics / 61% audience Synopsis Grieving mother Irene travels through the multiverse to find a reality where her daughter hasn’t been murdered. Being unable to save her daughter each time, Irene consoles herself by murdering her killer over and over again. But when she is able to save the killer’s next victim, she faces the new dilemma of what to do with the rebellious teen. Join us again in two weeks when we'll be reviewing Marama, currently available to rent. Theme music: "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Not Rated Runtime: 1hr 33min Written & Directed by Simon Glassman Stars: Kevin Singh, Ahmed Ahmed and Allison Bench Premiered at Fantasia Film Festival July 28, 2025 Released in US theaters (limited) April 24, 2026 RT: 100% critics / Not enough info for audience score Synopsis Local TV advertising tells the story of a battle between competing restaurants in a strip mall that evolves into a supernatural showdown between an all-powerful deity and a new age cult. Join us again in two weeks when we'll be reviewing Redux Redux, currently streaming on Hulu. Theme music: "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Rated PG-13 Runtime: 1hr 35min Directed by Genki Kawamura Written by Genki Kawamura and Kentaro Hirase, based on the 2023 video game by Kotake Create Stars: Kazunari Ninomiya, Yamato Kochi and Naru Asanuma Premiered at Cannes Film Festival May 19, 2025 Released in US theaters (limited) April 10, 2026 RT: 92% critics / 86% audience Synopsis Three people are trapped in a physics-defying maze of a subway station, where they need to follow a particular pattern to escape. Join us again in two weeks when we'll be reviewing Buffet Infinity, currently available to rent. Theme music: "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Rated R Runtime: 1hr 50min Directed by Kane Parsons Written by Will Soodik Stars: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve and Mark Duplass Released in US theaters May 29, 2026 RT: 88% critics / 74% audience Synopsis Struggling furniture store owner and divorcee Clark discovers a portal in the basement of his store that leads to the backrooms, a strange space that seems to remake itself using the memories of those who enter it. His dubious therapist goes looking for him at the furniture store after his disappearance and finds out the portal is real. Join us again in two weeks when we'll be reviewing Exit 8, currently available to rent. Theme music: "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Rated R Runtime: 1hr 48min Written & Directed by Curry Barker Stars: Inde Navarrette, Michael Johnston and Cooper Tomlinson Premiered at TIFF September 6, 2025 Released in US theaters May 15, 2026 RT: 96% critics / 95% audience Synopsis Bear is in love with his friend, Nikki, but is afraid to confess his feelings for her. Instead, he buys a novelty toy called One-Wish Willow and wishes that Nikki would love him more than anyone else in the world. Unfortunately, this is a horror movie, so they do not live happily ever after. Join us again in two weeks when we'll be reviewing Backrooms, currently in theaters. Theme music: "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Rated R Runtime: 1hr 34min Directed by André Øvredal Written by Zachary Donohue and T.W. Burgess Stars: Jacob Scipio, Lou Llobell and Melissa Leo Released in US theaters May 22, 2026 RT: 44% critics / 52% audience Synopsis Tyler and Maddie have just moved out of their Brooklyn apartment and into a converted van with a plan to live on the road. When they witness a deadly crash they find they’ve picked up another rider - a spooooooky one. Join us again in two weeks when we'll be reviewing Obsession, currently in theaters. Theme music: "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Rated R Runtime: 1hr 47min Written & Directed by Damian Mc Carthy Stars: Adam Scott, Peter Coonan and Florence Ordesh Premiered at SXSW March 14, 2026 Released in US theaters May 1, 2026 RT: 88% critics / 83% audience Synopsis Successful author but miserable human being Ohm visits the Irish hotel where his parents spent their honeymoon to spread their ashes. There he gets swept into a mystery involving a missing bartender and a witch who is allegedly locked in the hotel’s honeymoon suite. Join us again in two weeks when we'll be reviewing Passenger, opening in theaters May 22. Theme music: "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Prevenge Rated TV-MA Runtime: 1hr 28min Written & Directed by Alice Lowe Stars: Alice Lowe, Dan Renton Skinner and Jo Hartley Premiered at Venice Film Festival September 1, 2016 Released in US (streaming) March 24, 2017 RT: 92% critics / 53% audience Synopsis Widow Ruth is seven months pregnant and is being persuaded by her unborn child to exact revenge on the people she deems responsible for her husband’s death. The Stylist Unrated Runtime: 1hr 45min Directed by Jill Gevargizian Written by Jill Gevargizian, Eric Havens and Eric Stolze Stars: Najarra Townsend, Brea Grant and Jennifer Seward Premiered at Fantastic Fest September 26, 2020 Released in US (streaming) March 1, 2021 RT: 93% critics / 42% audience Synopsis Claire is a lonely, awkward hair stylist who occasionally scalps her clients and has a dungeon dressing room full of her grisly wigs. When a bride-to-be invites her into her circle of friends, Claire is thrilled. Unfortunately, she’s just too weird to not screw it up. Huesera: The Bone Woman Not Rated  Runtime: 1hr 37min Directed by Michelle Garza Cervera Written by Michelle Garza Cervera and Abia Castillo Stars: Natalia Solián, Alfonso Dosal and Mayra Batalla Premiered at Tribeca Film Festival June 9, 2022 Released in US (limited) February 10, 2023 RT: 97% critics / 65% audience Synopsis Valeria and her husband Raul have been trying to conceive and are delighted to find that they have succeeded. However, Valeria soon begins having second thoughts. She used to be a riot grrrl with a girlfriend, how did she let herself become so square? Oh yeah, and some kind of evil spirit with bad joints is stalking her. Join us again in two weeks when we’ll review Hokum, opening in theaters May 1. Theme music: "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Rated R Runtime: 1hr 34min Written & Directed by Ian Tuason Stars: Nina Kiri, Michèle Duquet and Adam DiMarco Released in US theaters March 6, 2026 RT: 59% critics / 73% audience Synopsis Evy is the skeptical host of a paranormal podcast who moves back into her childhood home to care for her dying mother. When a listener sends in a collection of audio recordings made by a pregnant couple experiencing possible paranormal activity, she begins to suspect that they were not sent to her merely because of her podcast but because she is somehow tied into the events. Join us again in two weeks for a special video edition of our 300th episode! Theme music: "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Rated R Runtime: 2hr 6min Written & Directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal Stars: Jessie Buckley, Christian Bale and Annette Bening Released in US theaters March 6, 2026 RT: 59% critics / 73% audience Synopsis In 1930s Chicago, Frankenstein’s Monster is still around and still lonely, so he seeks out Dr. Euphronious to make him a mate. The lucky lady is Ida, who has coincidentally also just been possessed by the spirit of Mary Shelley into making a scene in front of the mobsters she was partying with, which gets her thrown down some stairs. Join us again in two weeks when we will be reviewing undertone, currently in theaters. Theme music: "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/