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

The Bloodlust 6/23/25 The Bloodlust 6/23/25

279 | The Ugly Stepsister

Not Rated
Runtime: 1hr 49min
Written & Directed by Emilie Blichfeldt
Stars: Lea Myren, Thea Sofie Loch Næss and Ane Dahl Torp
Premiered at Sundance January 23, 2025
Limited Release in US theaters April 18, 2025
Currently Streaming on Shudder and AMC+
RT: 96% critics / 86% audience
Synopsis
Rebekka and her two daughters, Elvira and Alma, move into the estate of her new husband, Otto, and his beautiful daughter, Agnes. Elvira, the oldest of Rebekka’s daughters, is a dreamy, braces-wearing teen who swoons over the kingdom’s handsome prince and his romantic poetry. But when Otto dies suddenly and it is revealed that he was deeply in debt, Rebekka is forced to pile all her hopes for financial stability on the prince choosing Elvira as his bride at the upcoming ball. In order for the plain and gawky Elvira to catch his eye, she must undergo a series of horrifying medical procedures to become more beautiful.

Join us again in two weeks when we will be reviewing 28 Years Later, currently playing in theaters.

Theme music: "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
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The Bloodlust 6/9/25 The Bloodlust 6/9/25

278 | Bring Her Back

Rated PG-13
Runtime: 1hr 43min
Written & Directed by Logan George & Celine Held
Stars: Dylan O'Brien, Eliza Scanlen and Lauren Ambrose
Released on streaming October 10, 2024
RT: 76% critics / 79% audience
Synopsis
Siblings Andy and Piper, who have just lost their father, are placed in foster care with a mysterious and seemingly unstable woman named Laura who is also grieving a loss. They also meet their new foster brother, Oliver, a mute and extremely creepy little boy.

Join us again in two weeks when we will be reviewing The Ugly Stepsister, currently streaming on Shudder and AMC+.

Theme music: "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
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The Bloodlust 5/6/24 The Bloodlust 5/6/24

251 | Late Night with the Devil

Rated R
Runtime: 1hr 33min
Written & Directed by Cameron Cairnes and Colin Cairnes
Stars: David Dastmalchian, Laura Gordon and Ian Bliss
Premiered at South by Southwest March 10, 2023
Released in theaters March 22, 2024
RT: 97% critics / 81% audience

Synopsis

A late-night talk show attempts to grab big ratings during sweeps week with a paranormal-themed Halloween episode, which ends up taking a sinister turn

Join us next time when we'll review Double Blind, now streaming on Prime.

Theme music: "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
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