Posts tagged Reviews
PAPER CUTS: "THE LEGEND OF CHARLIE FISH," By Josh Rountree, Is Weird Western At Its Best! (REVIEW)

Josh Rountree is now a "must-read" for us at Macabre Daily. "The Legend of Charlie Fish" is an absolute corker of a novel, and will scratch your horror and western itch all while making you fall in love with a chain-smoking gil-man, who wants to go home. Great characters, tight plotting, and a third act that literally blows you away.

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COLLECTOR'S CRYPT - "EATING MISS CAMPBELL" (TROMA BLU-RAY)

From the folks who have worn transgressive like a badge of honor for over 50 years, Troma Entertainment comes “Eating Miss Campbell” from writer/director/producer Liam Regan. Does this transgressive horror comedy make us chuckle, or is it just corny?

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"MASSACRE AT FEMUR CREEK" (2024): A Comedic Slasher That Will Leave You In Pieces (REVIEW)

The year is 1988 and soon to be groom Patrick (Adam Lemieux) is en route to celebrate his bachelor party put on by his childhood friends. Hesitant, his best man Teddy (Eric De Santis) insists that they’re going to have a great time. When they arrive at their old stomping grounds, Femur Creek; they find themselves in the midst of a fight for their life against a masked killer who recently escaped from a mental asylum.

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Wes Craven's "THE SERPENT AND THE RAINBOW" (1988) Soundtrack Is A Must For That Vodou That You Do (REVIEW)

Record Store Day has a spooky addition this year when Varese Sarabande records releases Wes Craven’s “THE SERPENT AND THE RAINBOW” deluxe soundtrack and we were fortunate enough to get our claws on one. Check out our review below and get those earholes ready for some musical vodou.

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"DON'T PEEK" (2025) Casts A Light On The Horrors Of Vlogging (REVIEW)

Our society has become encompassed in the world of vlogging and content creation. Social Media influencers have completely taken over, but it really takes something special to stand out from the crowd. Fitting the narrative in this high-tech era that we find ourselves in, writer/director Kyle Tague has partnered with Terror Films for the release of the new found-footage style horror film, “Don’t Peek.”

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“PÁRVULOS: CHILDREN OF THE APOCALYPSE” (2024) Has The Zombie Bite You’re Looking For! (REVIEW)

Isaac Ezban delivers a heartbreaking, original zombie/infected film that explores brotherly bonds amidst a world turned upside down, while scaring the living hell out of you. Great acting, cinematography, and a tight script all lend themselves to producing a bold new entry into the subgenre.

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"RUMPELSTILTSKIN" (2025) Makes Fairytales Fun And Frightening Again! (REVIEW)

Andy Edwards takes a stab (literally) at another beloved fairytale with his fun, frightful take on "Rumpelstiltskin." Revamping this classic for a more modern take with a strong female protagonist and a script that brings the chills and laughter in equal measure, this retelling is time well spent!

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COLLECTOR'S CRYPT - "BLACK CAB" (ACORN MEDIA BLU-RAY)

The fear of taxis is at the forefront in “Black Cab,” a Shudder Original that has recently received a Blu-Ray release from Acorn Media starring one of our favorite actors, Nick Frost. Is this a cab ride worth hailing or one worth passing on?

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COLLECTOR'S CRYPT - "THE BROOD" (SECOND SIGHT FILMS 4K UHD)

Divorce is messy, and while it is necessary it doesn’t come without casualty, something that David Cronenberg channels directly in this 1979 film, “The Brood.” Second Sight Films has released a stunning 4K UHD restoration of the film for the 45th anniversary alongside some newly commissioned features and essays, and we unpack this challenging and important film for you below.

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"MARSHMALLOW" (2025) Serves Up Summer Camp Nightmares With A Diabolical Twist (REVIEW)

Marshmallow,” the latest feature from writer Andy Greskoviak (from the outstanding “Black Friday”) and Director Daniel DelPurgatorio explores the scarier side of summer camp when it hits theaters on April 11, 2025, from Hemlock Circle Productions. Is this summer camp more of a horror dream or nightmare?

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"ED KEMPER" (2025) Sheds Brutal Light On A Complicated Killer (REVIEW)

One serial killer who hasn’t gotten as many standalone films is Ed Kemper, but that is no longer the case thanks to DREAD Presents and Chad Ferrin’s latest production, “Ed Kemper.” Is this true crime story more fiction than fact, or does it unearth new findings that tell a compelling story about the makings of a killer?

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"IT FEEDS" (2025) Is Already One Of The Best Horror Movies Of The Year. (REVIEW)

Chad Archibald pulls out all the stops with "It Feeds." It is a thrilling, frightening, and completely absorbing take on possession and the demons that haunt us in dreams and waking life. Featuring incredible performances, tight direction, and a fantastic script, this movie has to be at the top of your "Must See" list.

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Neo-noir "GAZER" (2024) Will Make You Doubt Your Reality (REVIEW)

Losing time is one of my primary fears.  Having dealt with a grandparent who experienced dementia while I was in high school, the idea that you can be doing something then a millisecond later you can be on a completely different task has always been terrifying to me.  What happened in the interim?  What if you were taking care of someone or something important?  Now imagine you’re in a modern film noir like “Gazer, the feature debut from Ryan J. Sloan.

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PAPER CUTS: Joe Lansdale's "IN THE MAD MOUNTAINS: STORIES INSPIRED BY H.P. LOVECRAFT" Kills! (REVIEW)

Bestselling, multiple award-winning author Joe Lansdale delivers yet another superb collection of short stories for avid horror fans. This time, channeling H.P. Lovecraft as inspiration for a trip through some of the most macabre tales ever put on paper! This book is a must for Lansdale and Lovecraft fans, and anyone who loves phenomenal stories that deliver all the thrills and chills.

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