Gruesome Magazine - Horror Movie Reviews and Interviews

Doc and Paul head back to college for the latest HULU original film, PIZZA MOVIE (2026), streaming on Friday, April 3, 2026. Directed by Nick Kocher and Brian McElhaney, the stoner comedy features Gaten Matarazzo, Lulu Wilson, Sean Gambrone, and Daniel Radcliffe. This one is a winner, the crew haven't laughed this hard in a long, long time. The comedic timing is perfect, the direction is solid, and the gore is beyond what you'd think for a college comedy movie. Watch. This. Movie. The movie drops on HULU, Friday, April 3, 2026. PIZZA MOVIE (2026) Synopsis: High college students face an unexpectedly epic journey when they must navigate two flights of stairs to retrieve their pizza delivery, turning a simple task into a surreal adventure. Directors: Nick Kocher, Brian McElhaney Cast: Gaten Matarazzo, Lulu Wilson, Sean Gambrone, Sarah Sherman, Jack Martin, and Daniel Radcliffe

Doc and Paul head to the great white north for the film THE YETI (2026) from directors Gene Gallerano and William Pisciotta. The cast features Bittany Allen, William Sadler, and Corbin Bernsen and features a practical Yeti monster. The story starts off strong but then drifts into plot heavy snow banks. However, there are enough creature moments and gore - along with strong direction, beautiful cinematography, and solid acting all around to pick up the slack. Enjoy! The Yeti (2026) will be released In AMC Theaters April 4th & 8th and On Digital April 10th. Synopsis: Merriell Sunday Sr. and Hollis Bannister vanished in Alaska. Ellie and Merriell Jr. mount a search, but an ancient threat stalks their expedition into the wilderness, hunting them as they seek the truth behind the disappearances. Writer/Directors: Gene Gallerano, William Pisciotta Cast: Brittany Allen, Eric Nelsen, Jim Cummings, Christina Bennett Lind, Linc Hand, with William Sadler and Corbin Bernsen

Doc and Paul review director Adam (Pyewacket, Out Come the Wolves) MacDonald's new horror film, THIS IS NOT A TEST (2026), adapted from New York Times Best Selling Author Courtney Summers' Novel of the same name. The cast includes Olivia Holt (Heart Eyes), Froy Gutierrez ("I Love LA"), Corteon Moore ("From"), Carson MacCormac (Clown in a Cornfield), Chloe Avakian ("Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy"), and Luke MacFarlane (Bros). Official synopsis: Sloane and a small group of her classmates take cover in their high school to escape their suddenly apocalyptic hometown. As danger relentlessly pounds on the doors, Sloane begins to see the world through the eyes of people who actually want to live and takes matters into her own hands. Review THIS IS NOT A TEST (2026) from IFC and SHUDDER Gruesome Magazine Podcast

Doc and Paul check out the creepy movie adaptation of the horror video game THE MORTUARY ASSISTANT (2026). Director Jeremiah Kipp captures the atmosphere and mechanics of the popular game on screen and delivers a incredibly chilling nightmarish movie. The cast includes Willa Holland, Paul Sparks, and John Adams.

Doc and Paul return to review GOOD LUCK HAVE FUN DON'T DIE (2026) from director Gore Verbinsky, featuring Sam Rockwell, Juno Temple, Haley Lu Richardson, Michael Peña, Zazie Beetz, Asim Chaudhry, and Georgia Goodman. The movie is zany, outrageous, and full of action, laughs, biting social commentary, and thought provoking ideas. Is it a must watch film of 2026? Check out the review to find out. Enjoy!

RAPTUS (2026) Horror Movie Review - Artificial Companions On The Rampage once again... Welcome back to Gruesome Magazine. Tonight we are reviewing RAPTUS coming to Streaming on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Writer/Director: Bennet De Brabandere Cast: Ksensia Solo, Nolan Gerard Funk, Zion Forrest Lee, Christina Cox Synopsis: In the wake of a savage attack, Sarah Mathis orders a new form of android therapy called Raptus, and reveals a path to recovery with twisted surprises.

MOTHER OF FLIES (2025) is set to debut on SHUDDER January 23, 2026. Doc and Paul share their review of this amazing Folk Horror film from the Adams Family. Creepy witches, exquisite locations, top-notch acting and effects, MOTHER OF FLIES is a can't miss SHUDDER exclusive. MOTHER OF FLIES (2025) Horror Movie Review - Modern Folk Horror lands on SHUDDER.

Doc and Paul review the upcoming horror movie THE CONFESSION (2026) available on Digital and On Demand beginning January 16, 2026. Synopsis: A musician returns to her childhood home and finds her late father's recorded murder confession, made to ward off an evil force. As her son's behavior grows disturbing, she fights to end the darkness. The film is written and directed by Will Cannon as features Italia Ricci, Zachary Golinger, Scott Mechlowicz, Terence Rosemore, and Justin Matthew Smith as The Piper. Enjoy! Join us on Patreon for early access episodes, and exclusive such as reviewing each episodes for Kolchak The Night Stalker and Night Gallery. https://www.patreon.com/c/gruesomemagazine Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content!

INFIRMARY (2026) Horror Movie Found Footage Review Doc and Paul review the found footage horror movie INFIRMARY (2026), celebrating its World Premiere at the Dances With Films NY film festival. "Nicholas Pineda's intense, claustrophobic take on found footage horror" - DWFNY Synopsis: A guard vanished on his first night at an old psych hospital in 2023. His bodycam footage shows unexplainable incidents that continue to baffle investigators. Director: Nicholas Pineda Cast: Paul Syre, Mark Anthony Williams, Danielle Kennedy Join us on Patreon for early access episodes, and exclusive such as reviewing each episodes for Kolchak The Night Stalker and Night Gallery. https://www.patreon.com/c/gruesomemagazine Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content!

Top 5 Horror Movies to Watch November 2025 IN THEATERS AND ON DIGITAL: NOVEMBER 2025 In order of release del Toro's FRANKENSTEIN - November 7 (Netflix) Writer/Director - Guillermo del Toro (based on the Mary Shelley classic) Based on the novel by Mary Shelley Cast: Oscar Isaac, Mia Goth, Jacob Elordi, Christoph Waltz, Charles Dance, David Bradley, Lars Mikkelsen PREDATOR: BADLANDS - November 7 Directed by Dan Trachtenberg Written by Patrick Aison Based on characters created by Jim Thomas and John Thomas Cast: Elle Fanning, Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi THE RUNNING MAN - November 14 Directed by Edgar Wright Written by Edgar Wright, Michael Bacall Based on the novel by Stephen King Cast: Glen Powell, Emilia Jones, Colman Domingo, Josh Brolin, Katy O'Brian, Lee Pace, William H. Macy, Michael Cera, David Zayas, Sean Hayes, Chi Lewis-Parry KEEPER - November 14 Directed by Osgood Perkins Written by Nick Lepard Cast: Tatian Maslany, Rossif Sutherland, Clair Friesen WICKED: FOR GOOD - November 21 Directed by Jon M. Chu Written by Winnie Holzman, Dana Fox Cast: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh, Jonathan Bailey Let's take a look at some of the Honorable mentions: THE CARPENTER'S SON - November 14 Written/Directed by Lotfy Nathan Cast: Nicolas Cage, Noah Jupe, FKA twigs SISU: ROAD TO REVENGE - November 21 Written/Directed by Jalmari Helander Cast: Jorma Tommila, Stephen Lang, Richard Brake WAKE UP DEAD MAN A Knives Out Mystery - November 26 Written/Directed by Rian Johnson Cast: Daniel Craig, Josh O'Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner, Kerry Washington, Andrew Scott, Cailee Spaeny, Daryl McCormack, Thomas Haden Church, Jeffrey Wright

Doc invites Vanessa to share her Top 10 Cosmic Horror Movies. Let us know what your favorite Cosmic Horror Movie is in the comments below! VANESSA'S TOP 10 COSMIC HORROR MOVIES IN CHRONILOGICAL ORDER Alien (1979) The Thing (1982) From Beyond (1986) In the Mouth of Madness (1994) Event Horizon (1997) The Void (2016) The Endless (2017) The Ritual (2017) Annihilation (2018) Underwater (2020) HONORABLE MENTIONS - Hellboy, Color out of Space, Prince of Darkness, Dagon, Lovecraft Country, They Live

Looking for an exciting film to watch this Halloween season? Do not miss BRUTE 1976 (2025)! Directed by: Marcel Walz (Blind, Pretty Boy, Jurassic Reborn) Written by: Joe Knetter CAST: Adriane McLean (Roxy), Sarah French (Sunshine), Gigi Gustin (Raquel), Dazelle Yvette (Mama Birdy) with Adam Bucci, Alex Dundas, Robert Felsted Jr., Mark Justice, Ben Kaplan, and more SYNOPSIS: In 1976 a group of people in the desert for a photo shoot stumble upon an abandoned town called Savage. But they are not alone. A family of masked psychopaths have claimed Savage as their own and are hell bent on living up to its name. BRUTE 1976 (2025) Horror Movie Review

On this episode, Doc and Paul are reviewing DEAD GIVEAWAY (2025) from writer/director Ian Kimble. DEAD GIVEAWAY recently had its World Premiere at Philadelphia Film Festival and will have an encore screening on Sunday, October 26, 2025. CAST: Ruby Modine (Silent Night, Deadly Night, Shameless), Mikaela Hoover (Superman (2025)), Scout Taylor-Compton (Rob Zombie's Halloween). SYNOPSIS: Hungover Jill finds a dead stranger in her bed. Her morning gets worse: a bound man in her closet, unconscious roommate, and her friend at knifepoint. She must solve it all before her 3PM brunch. DEAD GIVEAWAY (2025) Horror Comedy Movie Review

This is GRUESOME MAGAZINE. On this episode, Doc and Paul are reviewing QUEENS OF THE DEAD (2025) from director Tina Romero. Available in Theaters and VOD: October 24, 2025. CAST: Jaquel Spivey, Katy O'Brian, Quincy Dunn-Baker, Tomas Matos, Jack Haven, Dominique Jackson, Margaret Cho, Riki Lindhome, Eve Lindley, Cheyenne Jackson SYNOPSIS: Drag queens and club kids battle zombies craving brains during a zombie outbreak at their drag show in Brooklyn, putting personal conflicts aside to utilize their distinct abilities against the undead threat. Queens of the Dead (2025) horror movie review

Hello, once again, this is GRUESOME MAGAZINE. On this episode, we're counting down the TOP 10 HORROR MOVIES TAKING PLACE ON HALLOWEEN. Joining Doc Rotten tonight is my guest-host VANESSA, THE SCARLETT SPITFIRE. TOP 10 HORROR MOVIES TAKING PLACE ON HALLOWEEN IN CHRONILOGICAL ORDER Halloween (1978) Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982 - climax) The Monster Squad (1987) Night of the Demons (1988) Hocus Pocus (1993) The Crow (1994) Trick 'r Treat (2007) Terrifier (2016) and Terrifier 2 (2022) (but not Terrifier 3) Late Night with the Devil (2024) V/H/S/Halloween (2025) HONORABLE MENTIONS Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (2019) The Barn (2016) - and The Barn: Part II (2022) Ginger Snaps (2000 - finale) Dark Night of the Scarecrow (1981) Haunt (2019) Ghostwatch (1992) Ernest Scared Stupid (1991) Tales of Halloween (2015) Dark Harvest (2023) S paced Invaders (1990) Idle Hands (1999) I Was a Teenage Werewolf (1957 begins on Halloween) Tales from the Crypt Presents: Demon Knight (1995)

Doc and Paul are back once again to review NIGHT OF THE REAPER (2025) from director Brandon Christensen. The film debuts on SHUDDER on Friday, September 19th. Doc and Paul both were caught by surprise with this film, as the film delivers beyond expectations for all its twists, turns, and unexpected gore. A must watch! Night of the Reaper (2025) horror movie review

Are you looking for the perfect movie to watch this spooky season? SHUDDER may have the Halloween horror movie for you - V/H/S/Halloween (2025). Join Doc and Paul as they share their spoiler free thoughts on the gory and fun horror anthology you don't want to miss. "A Must-See Halloween Blast!" - Gruesome Magazine AVAILABLE ON SHUDDER: October 3, 2025 DIRECTORS Bryan M. Ferguson (segment "Diet Phantasma") Casper Kelly (segment "Fun Size") R.H. Norman (segment "Home Haunt") Alex Ross Perry (segment "Kidprint") Micheline Pitt (segment "Home Haunt") Paco Plaza (segment "Ut Supra Sic Infra") Anna Zlokovic (segment "Coochie Coochie Coo") SYNOPSIS A collection of Halloween-themed videotapes unleashes a series of twisted, blood-soaked tales, turning trick-or-treat into a struggle for survival. V/H/S/HALLOWEEN (2025) Horror Movie Review - Perfect Anthology for the Spooky Season

Looking for a great shark movie to watch this Halloween? BEAST OF WAR (2025) is the film for you! Doc and Paul share their spoiler free review of this exciting monster horror film. IN THEATERS AND ON DIGITAL: October 10, 2025 BEAST OF WAR from director Kiah Roache-Turner (Wyrmwood and Sting) CAST: Mark Coles Smith, Joel Nankervis, Sam Delich, Lee Tiger Halley, Sam Parsonson, Maximillian Johnson, Tristan McKinnon, Aswan Reid When their boat is sunk while crossing the Timor Sea during World War II, a young troop of Australian soldiers must find a way to survive the harsh seas on a quickly shrinking life raft. Hundreds of miles from anywhere, they must confront interpersonal conflicts, enemy attacks, and the advances of one very large, very hungry great white shark. BEAST OF WAR (2025) Horror Movie Review - Shark!