This Halloween season, we're taking a spooky detour from the familiar slasher formula to explore two unique horror films that embrace the darker side of the holiday. We'll be comparing Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982) and Terrifier 2 (2022). Halloween III:...
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Afraid and I am Mother
This week on Friday Night Frightfest, we're diving into the terrifying world of artificial intelligence gone awry. We'll be comparing two films that explore the dark side of technology: Afraid (2024) and I Am Mother (2019). Afraid (2024)Produced and directed by Chris...
The Crow
This week we're diving into the dark and brooding world of The Crow. Comparing the 2024 reboot starring Bill SkarsgÄrd with the iconic original 1994 film that was meant to launch Brandon Lee's career. The Crow (2024) - Director: Rupert SandersThis reimagining of The...
Trap and The Clovehitch Killer
More serial killers!! This week we watched two films about secret serial killers discovered by their families: Trap and The Clovehitch Killer Trap (2024) - Directed by M. Night ShyamalanA seemingly ordinary man takes his daughter to a concert, unaware that a massive...
Longlegs and Kiss the Girls
So many serial killer films, so little time. For this episode we watched two films that focus on the hunt for a serial killer: Longlegs (2024) and Kiss the Girls (1997). Longlegs (2024) - Directed by Oz PerkinsFBI Agent Lee Harker is assigned to an unsolved serial...
In a Violent Nature and The Watchers
Depending on your perspective, forests can be serene or terrifying. For this episode we have two films about being hunted in the forest. In a Violent Nature (2024) - Directed by Ise McKeeverA horrific secret from the past awakens in a remote forest. When a locket is...
Late Night with the Devil and The Cleansing Hour
Starting off the new season strong with a recent critically-acclaimed film! Our theme for this episode is live demonic possessions and we watched Late Night with the Devil (2024) and The Cleansing Hour (2019). Late Night with the Devil (2024) - Directed by Cameron...
Impedigore and Satan’s Slaves
Super tight theme this week with two Indonesian horror films from Joko Anwar: Impedigore and Satan's Slaves Impedigore (2019) follows Maya, a young woman who uncovers a mysterious connection to a wealthy family and a remote village. Seeking answers about her past, she...
On the 3rd Day & Consecration
Religious Horror for the start of spring! This week we have to films with religious themes: On the Third Day (2021) and Consecration (2023). In "on the "On the 3rd Day" a woman gets into a car accident with her son. She cannot remember what happened in the days...
Bodies Bodies Bodies & Fire Island
Gen Z vacation horror? Sure, why not. For this episode we watched two films the 2022 Bodies Bodies Bodies and the 2023 horror-thriller Fire Island In Bodies Bodies Bodies, a group of young friends reunite for a weekend getaway at a remote mansion. As a hurricane rolls...