Ti West’s Pearl has always stood apart from the rest of the X trilogy—at least for me. While X delivers retro-slasher grit and MaXXXine goes full neon fever dream, Pearl is the one that lodged itself under my skin and refused to leave. Maybe it’s Mia Goth’s fearless, feral performance.
Read MoreMaXXXine (2025) #4KUHD
Second Sight Films has built a reputation for giving modern genre standouts the premium treatment, and their new Limited Edition 4K UHD release of MaXXXine might be one of their most elaborate yet. The studio pulls out all the stops to showcase the glam-soaked, neon-drenched finale of Ti West’s celebrated X trilogy, complete with new artwork, a 120-page book of essays, and a wide slate of newly produced special features that dig into the craftsmanship behind the film. Even though MaXXXine was my least favorite entry in the trilogy, that says more about the sky-high expectations than the film itself
Read MoreTales of the Walking Dead: Season 1 (2025) #BluRay
Even as someone who’s never fully fallen under The Walking Dead spell, I have to admit that Tales of the Walking Dead makes a strong case for revisiting its world. My parents are big fans, and for once I can see the appeal: this anthology spin-off brings an impressive lineup of actors and a refreshing variety of storytelling styles that might tempt even the skeptics. Arriving just in time for spooky season, the series unfolds over six standalone episodes, each venturing into different emotional and psychological corners of the post-apocalyptic universe.
Read MoreDream Eater (2025)
Eli Roth’s The Horror Section continues its mission to spotlight bold, boundary-pushing voices in genre filmmaking with Dream Eater, the latest feature from Canadian trio Jay Drakulic, Mallory Drumm, and Alex Lee Williams under their Blind Luck Pictures banner. Already an award winner, including Best Feature at the H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival, and drawing comparisons to The Blair Witch Project and Paranormal Activity, the film will arrive digitally on November 18, 2025, making it a timely addition to horror fans’ late-fall watchlists. Dream Eater follows documentary filmmaker Mallory as she retreats to a remote cabin in the snowy Laurentian mountains with her boyfriend Alex to document his violent parasomnia.
Read MoreDV5: Cord Cutter Hell (2021)
Evan Jacobs’ DV5: Cord Cutter Hell continues his underground horror legacy with a delightfully twisted take on the modern anxieties of screen addiction. Part of the long-running DV series that began in 2012, this latest entry ups the ante with a clever blend of lo-fi terror, digital distortion, and darkly comic horror. The premise is as absurd as it is inventive: two mustachioed cord cutters accidentally resurrect a serial killer through their TV antennas.
Read MoreBeyond is Calling (2025)
Beyond Is Calling is a strikingly eerie short horror film from director Frank Palangi and writers Christopher Pelton and Clarence Carter, adapted from their own chilling short story. Even in its brief runtime, the film manages to immerse viewers in a tense, unsettling atmosphere, showcasing a dark vision of fear that lingers long after the screen goes black. Palangi’s direction is confident, balancing suspenseful pacing with haunting imagery that elevates the story beyond typical short-form horror.
Read MoreShadows the Clown (2025)
Shadows the Clown is a chilling and inventive short horror film from director Frank Palangi and writer Christopher Pelton, adapted from Pelton’s short story collection Toe In The Water. In this brief but memorable journey, we are drawn into the terrifying world of a young girl whose imagination gives life to a nightmare clown—a manifestation that blurs the line between psychological terror and supernatural horror. The film excels at building tension in a compact runtime.
Read MoreRoom Number 4 (2025)
Frank Palangi’s Room Number 4, written by Christopher Pelton and inspired by the short story collection Toe In The Water, is a suspenseful and psychologically driven short horror that makes its mark in a compact runtime. The film explores the intersection of fear, guilt, and the supernatural, centering on the tension behind a single mysterious door. Palangi and Pelton craft a story that lingers, tapping into the unsettling idea that our past actions can follow us in unexpected—and haunting—ways.
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