Obsession Review: It’s the Real Deal, and We’re Still Not Over It Explicit

Obsession from director Curry Barker is the horror movie of 2026. Arthur and Meaghan break down why this be-careful-what-you-wish-for nightmare had them laughing, sweating, and crying in the theater. Inde Navarrette's performance is unreal.
We walked into this one carrying months of expectations. Obsession premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival back in September 2025, and the buzz has not stopped since. South by Southwest picked it up. A...

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At the Place of Ghosts Is a Haunting, Beautiful Gut Punch You Won’t Shake

Arthur and Meaghan review At the Place of Ghosts, Bretten Hannam's Mi'kmaq supernatural thriller about two estranged brothers who must enter a haunted forest to face the spirits of their past. Plus: Indigenous heritage resources, Red Dress Day, and book recommendations.
We review At the Place of Ghosts, Bretten Hannam's stunning Mi'kmaq supernatural thriller about two estranged brothers confronting trauma in a forest where time folds on itself.

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Hokum Review: It’s the Real Deal, and Damian McCarthy Keeps Getting Better Explicit

Hokum is Damian McCarthy's best horror movie yet. Arthur and Meaghan review and spoiler-discuss Adam Scott's terrifying turn in this Irish folk horror about a haunted hotel, a missing woman, and villains that aren't supernatural.
Hokum review: Damian McCarthy's folk horror starring Adam Scott delivers scares, mystery, and atmosphere at a haunted Irish inn. In theaters now from NEON.

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Lee Cronin’s The Mummy (2026) Review: Gory, Atmospheric, Tonally Confused Explicit

Lee Cronin's The Mummy is here, and it is not a Brendan Fraser movie. Arthur and Meaghan break down Blumhouse's R-rated possession film, the good (practical FX, Natalie Grace) and the genuinely confusing (wheelchair scenes, tonal whiplash). Spoilers included.
Lee Cronin's The Mummy (2026) swings for gory, Evil Dead-style horror but gets tripped up by tonal whiplash, overused camera tricks, and shoehorned Egypt lore.

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Exit 8 Review: The Japanese Horror Film That Turns a Subway Loop Into Something Deeply Human Explicit

Exit 8, the liminal horror video game adaptation that earned an 8-minute standing ovation at Cannes 2025, just hit North American theatres — and Arthur and Meaghan went to see it opening weekend. Game knowledge, anomaly breakdowns, spoiler section, and the full verdict on whether Genki Kawamura's subway loop nightmare is actually better than the game it's based on.
Exit 8 adapts a viral indie game into a tense, emotionally layered Japanese horror film. We break down the story, the scares, and why it works as more than just a video game movie.

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Faces of Death (2026): A Social Media Horror Requel That Actually Has Something to Say Explicit

Faces of Death (2026) is in theatres now, and Arthur and Meaghan went opening night. Here's their honest take on the TikTok-era requel — the performances, the kills, and whether the marketing hype actually delivers.
The 2026 Faces of Death requel modernizes a cult classic for the social media age — blending psychological horror with sharp commentary on our obsession with online violence.

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Unhinged Horror Movies You Will Only Watch Once Explicit

Some horror movies you love but will never, ever watch again, and this week, Arthur and Meaghan dig into exactly why. From Hereditary and Gerald's Game to Hounds of Love and The Mist, they break down the films that broke them and why that's sometimes the highest compliment a horror movie can earn.
Horror movies you love but will never watch again. 12 films that are brilliant, brutal, or just too much to ever revisit.

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They Will Kill You Review: Zazie Beetz Delivers in a Bloody, Fun Horror Action Ride Explicit

They Will Kill You (2026) review, Arthur and Meaghan just got back from the theater, and they're not exactly aligned. The new horror-action-comedy from director Kirill Sokolov stars Zazie Beetz as a woman infiltrating a satanic cult's NYC high-rise to rescue her missing sister. Kill Bill energy, Edgar Wright-style editing, fight choreography that genuinely impresses, and one legendary sentient eyeball.
Zazie Beetz stars in this bloody horror-action-comedy — and our hosts couldn't agree. One gave it a 7, the other a 5.5. Here's why They Will Kill You splits the room.

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Ready or Not 2 Review: Bigger, Bloodier, and Somehow Better Explicit

Grace is back, her sister's in danger, and the whole world is apparently run by satanic billionaires — Arthur and Megan review Ready or Not 2: Here I Come and break down whether this blood-soaked sequel actually earns its place next to the original.
Samara Weaving is back and bloodier than ever. We review Ready or Not 2: Here I Come — the cast, the kills, and why this sequel actually works.

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Horror Screenwriter Eric Miller on Ice Spiders, Bram Stoker Awards, and What Hollywood Gets Wrong About Horror Explicit

Horror screenwriter and author Eric Miller joins Grave Tone for a midweek bonus episode that covers a lot of ground. He's the writer behind the SyFy cult classic Ice Spiders, screenplays for Night Skies, Swamp Shark, and Mask Maker, Bram Stoker Award-nominated anthology editor, and author of the 2025 debut novel Whatever Happened to Uncle Ed?
Eric Miller wrote Ice Spiders, edited a Bram Stoker-nominated anthology, and has thoughts on why Hollywood keeps getting horror wrong.

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