Midnight at the Video Store — ’80s Cult Horror!

Step back into the neon glow of the VHS era as we raid the horror and cult shelves for the ultimate Halloween watchlist. From cozy ’80s cable staples to video-store cult classics, this retro guide blends review, reaction, fun facts, and nostalgia—perfect for your late-night marathon. Expect staff-pick vibes, sleepover energy, and the kind of “be kind, rewind” charm only tapeheads know.!

“Firestarter” (REVIEW) Another 80’s Remake that Burns Lukewarm at Best

A young girl tries to understand how she mysteriously gained the power to set things on fire with her mind.

Official Trailer and Stills for “SCREAM” Coming to Theaters this January from Paramount Pictures

Twenty-five years after a streak of brutal murders shocked the quiet town of Woodsboro, a new killer has donned the Ghostface mask and begins targeting a group of teenagers to resurrect secrets from the town’s deadly past.

“Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin” (VIDEO REVIEW) The 7th Time is NOT the Charm!

A young woman who was abandoned by her mother as a baby, travels to a secluded Amish community with a documentary film crew seeking answers about her mother and extended family.

“Last Night in Soho” (VIDEO REVIEW) A Stylishly Sinister Thriller!

Eloise, an aspiring fashion designer, is mysteriously able to enter the 1960s where she encounters a dazzling wannabe singer, Sandie. But the glamour is not all it appears to be and the dreams of the past start to crack and splinter into something far darker.

“Halloween Kills” (VIDEO REVIEW) Another Serviceable Round of Haddonfield Shenanigans!

The saga of Michael Myers and Laurie Strode continues in the next thrilling chapter of the Halloween series.

“A Nightmare on Elm Street” (2010) Throwback Review – A Lackluster Hollywood Remake!

The spectre of a disfigured man haunts the children of the parents who murdered him, stalking and killing them in their dreams.

“A Nightmare on Elm Street” (1984) Throwback Review – The Birth of a Horror Icon!

The monstrous spirit of a slain child murderer seeks revenge by invading the dreams of teenagers whose parents were responsible for his untimely death.

“There’s Someone Inside Your House” (VIDEO REVIEW) A Fun Assembly Line Horror Romp

The graduating class at Osborne High is being targeted by a masked assailant, intent on exposing the darkest secret of each victim, and only a group of misfit outsiders can stop the killings.

“Black as Night” & “Bingo Hell” (REVIEW) Welcome to the Blumhouse Returns to Prime Video

“Welcome to the Blumhouse” returns to Prime Video this week for its second year. This film series consists of four anthological horror-thrillers. October 1st brought us the first two, “Black as Night” and “Bingo Hell”. A couple genre flicks that each had their ups and downs, but in the end did deliver some early Halloween season screams.

“Malignant” (REVIEW) James Wan’s Return to Horror!

Madison is paralyzed by shocking visions of grisly murders, and her torment worsens as she discovers that these waking dreams are in fact terrifying realities.

“Don’t Breathe 2” (REVIEW) A Bland Reheating of the Original Recipe

The sequel is set in the years following the initial deadly home invasion, where Norman Nordstrom lives in quiet solace until his past sins catch up to him.

“Superhost” (SHORT REVIEW) A Lively Little Indie Horror Flick!

With their follower count dwindling, travel vloggers Teddy and Claire pivot to creating viral content around their most recent “superhost,” Rebecca, who wants more from the duo than a great review.

“Candyman” (REVIEW) By the Numbers…But Still Enjoyable

In present day, a decade after the last of the Cabrini towers were torn down, Anthony and his partner move into a loft in the now gentrified Cabrini. A chance encounter with an old-timer exposes Anthony to the true story behind Candyman.

“The Night House” (REVIEW) Hall Shines in this Sinister Tale of Grief

A widow begins to uncover her recently deceased husband’s disturbing secrets.

Five 80’s MOVIES So Cheesy They’re AWESOME

In this video we’re going to look back at five movies from the 80’s that are so cheesy, they’re actually a little awesome.

“Son” (REVIEW) A Chilling Tale of Motherly Love, and Demons

After a mysterious group breaks into Laura’s home and attempts to abduct her eight-year-old son, David, the two of them flee town in search of safety. But soon after the failed kidnapping, David becomes extremely ill, suffering from increasing psychosis and convulsions. Following her maternal instincts, Laura commits unspeakable acts to keep him alive, but soon she must decide how far she is willing to go to save her son.

“The Forever Purge” (REVIEW) The Rules are Different but the Result is the Same

All the rules are broken as a sect of lawless marauders decides that the annual Purge does not stop at daybreak and instead should never end.

“Separation” (REVIEW) A Familiar Joyride That Fizzles Out Far Too Soon

8-year-old Jenny is constantly caught in the middle of the feuding between her mother and father. When her mother is tragically killed in a hit-and-run, Jeff and Jenny try to piece together a new life. But it takes a dark turn. The puppets and frightening characters come to life and Jenny is the only person who can see them.

“The Resort” (REVIEW) A Lack of Ambition Hinders its Potential

Four friends head to Hawaii to investigate reports of a haunting at an abandoned resort in hopes of finding the infamous Half-Faced Girl. When they arrive, they soon learn you should be careful what you wish for.

“Willy’s Wonderland” (REVIEW) Cage Relishes in the Horrific Silliness!

A quiet drifter is tricked into a janitorial job at the now condemned Wally’s Wonderland. The mundane tasks suddenly become an all-out fight for survival against wave after wave of demonic animatronics [Screen Media].

“Come Play” (REVIEW) An Endearing Tale of Horror and Friendship!

Desperate for a friend, Oliver seeks solace and refuge in his ever-present cell phone and tablet. When a mysterious creature uses Oliver’s devices against him to break into our world, Oliver’s parents must fight to save their son from the monster beyond the screen.

“Antebellum” (SPOILER REVIEW) An Interesting Film at the Very Least!

Successful author Veronica Henley (Janelle Monáe) finds herself trapped in a horrifying reality and must uncover the mind-bending mystery before it’s too late [Lionsgate].

“The Columnist” (REVIEW) A Delightful Tale of Revenge out of Fantasia Fest!

Columnist and author Femke is flooded with anonymous nasty messages and death threats on social media. One day she has enough and decides to take revenge.

“Spree” (REVIEW) Keery Delivers All the Needed Creep for this Thriller!

Thirsty for a following, Kurt Kunkle is a ride-share driver who has figured out a deadly plan to go viral.

“Train to Busan: Peninsula” (REVIEW) A Capable Sequel!

A small group is sent into the wasteland of the Peninsula to retrieve a truck believed to be filled with money.

“Sputnik” (Review) A Capable Blend of Sci-Fi and Horror!

In a secluded government facility, under the vigilant watch of armed guards, a psychologist must cure the astronaut’s amnesia and unravel the mystery. In the process, she learns that Orbit-4 may have carried back an alien parasite that threatens to consume them all.

“Monstrous” (REVIEW) Not Your Typical Bigfoot Flick!

A young woman goes searching for answers after her friend mysteriously vanishes in Whitehall, NY, an Adirondack town known for its Bigfoot sightings.

“Deep Blue Sea 3” (REVIEW) Best Served with Some Drinks!

Studying the effects of climate change off the coast of Mozambique, a marine biologist and her team confront three genetically enhanced bull sharks.

“The Rental” (REVIEW) You Might Second Guess Your Next Airbnb Trip!

Two couples on an oceanside getaway grow suspicious that the host of their seemingly perfect rental house may be spying on them. Before long, what should have been a celebratory weekend trip turns into something far more sinister, as well-kept secrets are exposed and the four old friends come to see each other in a whole new light.

“You Should Have Left” (REVIEW) Not EVERYTHING is Better with Bacon, This Was!

A former banker, his actress wife, and their spirited daughter book a vacation at an isolated modern home in the Welsh countryside where nothing is quite as it seems.

“Becky” (Review) A Delightfully Violent Ride!

Spunky and rebellious, Becky is brought to a weekend getaway at a lake house by her father Jeff in an effort to try to reconnect. The trip immediately takes a turn for the worse when a group of convicts on the run, led by the merciless Dominick, suddenly invade the lake house.

“The Lodge” (REVIEW) A Tension Filled Trip to the Mountains

A soon-to-be stepmom is snowed in with her fiancé’s two children at a remote holiday village. Just as relations begin to thaw between the trio, some strange and frightening events take place. [NEON]

“Underwater” (REVIEW) A Fun Deep Dive into Familiar Tension

A crew of aquatic researchers work to get to safety after an earthquake devastates their subterranean laboratory. But the crew has more than the ocean seabed to fear.

First-Look at “THE TURNING” Coming January 24th Starring Mackenzie Davis

At a mysterious estate in the Maine countryside, a newly appointed nanny Kate is charged with the care of two disturbed orphans, Flora and Miles. Quickly though, she discovers that both the children and the house are harboring dark secrets and things may not be as they appear.

“In the Tall Grass” – (REVIEW) Netflix & Chill Out in the Sinister Plains of Kansas

After hearing a young boy’s cry for help, a sister and brother venture into a vast field of tall grass in Kansas but soon discover there may be no way out…and that something evil lurks within. [Netflix]

“Seeds” – Review (A Provocative Thriller with Splashes of Horror)

After a night of debauchery spirals out of control, Marcus retreats to his family home along the New England coast. Solitude is disturbed when his brother asks Marcus to look after his estranged nephew and niece. As days pass, solace escapes him; he feels baited by a dark force. Is he losing his mind or has something terrible burrowed deep within him? Incubating. Waiting until the climate is right. Haunted by his deepest fears, Marcus struggles not to succumb as he fights to protect Lily, his beloved niece from a monster that lies in wait.

“It Chapter 2” – Review (Is IT a Great Closing Chapter in this Adaptation?)

Twenty-seven years after the events of the first film the tormented kids of the ‘Losers Club’ are now the mentally fractured adults of the ‘Losers Club’. All living their lives in different cities. Trying to move on and forget the events of the past each in their own way. They will end up reluctantly meeting when they are all called back to Derry after the same violent killings from their childhoods begin to happen again.

Horrible Imaginings Film Festival 2019 (Short-Film Recaps)

Recaps from many of the horror shorts coming this year to the Horrible Imaginings Film Festival in Santa Ana.

“Ready or Not” – Review (Some New Tricks in the Old Game!)

A bride on her wedding night stays over with her filthy rich in-laws at their lavish estate. But it isn’t going to be a common sleepover for this newlywed. The family fortune was built on selling games to the world over generations, and on this night they all take part in a game that will be the most terrifying one of this young woman’s life.

“Camp Wedding” – Review (A Summer Camp Wedding from Hell!)

A bride-to-be is planning to have the perfect summer camp wedding. The only problem is the location has a dark, violent past. And with a lot of clean-up needed to create her perfect vision, the bridal party doesn’t feel as enthusiastic about taking on the task. Soon after arriving some of them begin to turn missing, but nothing will stop this bride from getting the wedding of her dreams.

“Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark” – Review (Like Having Halloween in the Summer!)

A group of teenagers face their worst fears when they stumble across a book filled with grim stories, and a haunting presence.

“Blindsided” – Review (A Horror/Thriller With A Fun Twist)

“Blindsided” follows a group of friends who are stalked by a dark presence when staying the night at a secluded home.

“Us” – Blu-ray Review

“Us” is now available on Blu-ray and is loaded with special-features. Check out this review to see what it adds in this release. #UsMovie

“Annabelle Comes Home” – Review (Is the Third Time the Charm?)

The evil spirit of Annabelle is conjured by the friend of a babysitter that is watching the Warren’s daughter for the night and from there horror filled mayhem ensues.