Horror movie reviews artfully conducted by four classy broads and one token dude.

The Bloodlust 8/8/22 The Bloodlust 8/8/22

206 | Nope

Written & Directed by Jordan Peele
Stars Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer and Steven Yeun
Rated R
Runtime: 2hr 10min
Released July 22, 2022
RT: 82% critics, 69% audience
Synopsis

OJ and Emerald Haywood are siblings trying to keep their family’s horse training ranch in business after the unusual death of their father. Once the strange, supernatural events start up again, however, they soon realize that trying to capitalize on it in order to save the ranch may be more work than they originally thought.

Next up, join us as we’ll be reviewing the newest A24 flick, Bodies, Bodies, Bodies.

Theme music: "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

The Bloodlust 7/25/22 The Bloodlust 7/25/22

205 | Last Shift

Directed by Anthony DiBlasi
Written by Anthony DiBlasi and Scott Poiley
Stars Juliana Harkavy
Rated R
Runtime: 1hr 28min
Debuted at Frightfest in London October 24, 2014
Released October 5, 2015
RT: 100% critics (9 reviews), 51% audience
Synopsis

A rookie cop is tasked with patrolling a closing precinct where a horrific massacre once took place.

Next time you hear from us, we’ll be reviewing the most recent Jordan Peele number, Nope, currently playing in theaters all over the place.

Theme music: "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

The Bloodlust 7/12/22 The Bloodlust 7/12/22

204 | The Black Phone

Directed by Scott Derrickson
Written by Scott Derrickson and C. Robert Cargill, based on the short story by Joe Hill
Stars Mason Thames, Madeleine McGraw and Ethan Hawke
Rated R
Runtime: 1hr 43min
Premiered at Fantastic Fest September 25, 2021
Released June 24, 2022 in theaters
RT: 83% critics; 89% audience
Synopsis

A boy is told not to use the phone. The boy uses the phone. Also, there’s a shirtless Ethan Hawke.

Next time you hear from us, we’ll be reviewing the listener requested Last Shift, currently streaming all over the place.

Theme music: "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

The Bloodlust 6/27/22 The Bloodlust 6/27/22

203 | Dashcam

Directed by Rob Savage
Written by Gemma Hurley, Rob Savage and Jed Shepherd
Stars Annie Hardy, Amar Chadha-Patel and Angela Enahoro
Rated R
Runtime: 1hr 17min
Premiered at The Toronto International Film Festival September 11, 2021
Released June 3, 2022, currently in select theaters and on demand
RT: 51% critics, 38% audience (in contrast, Host has 100% critics, 72% audience)
Synopsis

An obnoxious internet personality live streams her wild night in London, which goes from merely chaotic to supernatural and life-threatening after she agrees to drive a mute passenger to a second location.

Next time you hear from us, we’ll be reviewing the recently released movie, The Black Phone, currently in theaters.

Theme music: "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

The Bloodlust 6/13/22 The Bloodlust 6/13/22

202 | The Sadness

Written & Directed by Rob Jabbaz
Stars Berant Zhu, Regina Lei, Tzu-Chiang Wang
Rated TV-MA
Runtime: 1hr 39min
Premiered in Taiwan January 22, 2021
Released in the US May 12, 2022, currently streaming on AMC+ and Shudder
RT: 90% critics, 69% audience

Synopsis

A couple tries desperately to find their way back to each other after a virus starts changing people into sadistic, murderous monsters.

Next up, it’s found footage time, baby! Join us as we review the director of Host’s newest movie, Dashcam, now available to rent.

Theme music: "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

The Bloodlust 5/29/22 The Bloodlust 5/29/22

201 | Men

Jessie Buckley and her cool oversized coat go for a walk

Written & Directed by Alex Garland
Stars Jessie Buckley, Rory Kinnear and Paapa Essiedu
Rated R
Runtime: 1hr 40min
Released theatrically in the US May 20, 2022
RT: 73% critics, 43% audience

Synopsis

A woman rents a home in the English countryside to grieve the death of her spouse but finds herself menaced by various men in the town who seemingly share the same face.

Next up, we’re heading into very gory territory.. join us in two weeks when we’ll be watching and reviewing The Sadness, currently streaming on Shudder.

Theme music: "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

The Bloodlust 5/15/22 The Bloodlust 5/15/22

200 | TBL Watch Along - Eyes of Fire

Due to technical difficulties (read: muting her new mic without realizing it) we’ve regrettably lost Jamie’s track for the first half of the recording. We still think you’ll enjoy this commentary track so we decided to share it with you anyway.

Directed by Avery Crounse

Written by Avery Crounse
Stars Dennis Lipscomb, Guy Boyd, Rebecca Stanley
Rated R
Runtime: 1hr 30min
Released in 1983
RT: no reviews from critics, 69% audience

Synopsis

A preacher is accused of adultery, and he and his followers are chased out of town. They become stranded in an isolated forest, which is haunted by the spirits of long dead Native Americans.

Next up, it’s the third movie from Alex Garland. We don’t know about yous, but we’re real excited for this one. So join us next time when we’ll be reviewing Men.

Theme music: "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

The Bloodlust 5/1/22 The Bloodlust 5/1/22

199 | The Northman

Directed by Robert Eggers
Written by Robert Eggers & Sjón
Stars Alexander Skarsgård, Anya Taylor-Joy and Claes Bang
Rated R
Runtime: 2hr 17min
Released in the US April 22, 2022
RT: 89% critics, 66% audience

Synopsis

Amleth, a 10th century viking prince, swears revenge on his uncle for murdering his father and usurping the throne

For our 200th episode, we’ll be getting on a group watch for the 80’s fantasy horror flick, Eyes of Fire. So tune in for our next ep, sync it up with start of the film, and it’ll feel like we’re all watching the movie together like the pals we are!

Theme music: "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

The Bloodlust 4/17/22 The Bloodlust 4/17/22

198 | You Won't Be Alone

Written & Directed by Goran Stolevski
Stars Noomi Rapace, Anamaria Marinca, Alice Englert
Rated R
Runtime: 1hr 48min
Premiered at Sundance January 22, 2022
Released in theaters April 1, 2022
RT: 92% critics, fewer than 50 audience reviews

Synopsis

Set in an isolated mountain village in 18th century Macedonia, YOU WON'T BE ALONE follows a young girl who is kidnapped and then transformed into a witch by an ancient spirit. Curious about life as a human, the young witch accidentally kills a peasant in the nearby village and then takes her victim's shape to live life in her skin. Her curiosity ignited, she continues to wield this horrific power in order to understand what it means to be human.

It’s finally time, y’all! Next time you hear from us, we’ll be covering the very much anticipated viking revenge epic from Robert Eggers. That’s right.. it’s time for The Northman!! If you know what’s good for you, you’ll go check it out and listen to our next episode.

Theme music: "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/