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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The Bride (2026) Review: Is It Worth Watching? Jesse Buckley Delivers a Career-Best Performance Explicit

Arthur and Meaghan just got out of The Bride! — Maggie Gyllenhaal's punk feminist reimagining of Bride of Frankenstein starring Jesse Buckley and Christian Bale. Is it the monster movie of the year? They have strong opinions. Spoilers ahead.
Maggie Gyllenhaal's The Bride is bold, surreal, and stacked with great performances. We saw it — here's our full breakdown of what works and what drags.

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Mark Acheson on Silent Night Deadly Night, Elf, and the Role That Changed His Career Explicit

We sit down with character actor Mark Acheson — the voice of Charlie in Silent Night, Deadly Night (2025) — to talk horror, Elf, Fargo, and what it takes to give a killer a moral compass.
We interview Mark Acheson about his role as Charlie in Silent Night Deadly Night, his career highlights in Elf and Fargo, and what he's working on next.

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This Is Not a Test Review: The Canadian Zombie Film That Hits Hard Explicit

We just got home from the theatre. Meaghan read the book. Arthur loved the zombies. This Is Not a Test — the new Courtney Summers adaptation — gets the full Grave Tone treatment: review, book comparison, spoilers and all.
We just saw This Is Not a Test in theaters — here's how the Canadian zombie adaptation stacks up against Courtney Summers' novel, and whether it's worth your time.

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Psycho Killer (2026) Review: Is It Worth Watching After 16 Years Of Development? Explicit

Psycho Killer (2026) was one of Arthur's most anticipated horror releases of the year — a dark crime thriller starring Georgina Campbell as a state trooper hunting a ritualistic serial killer after her husband is murdered.
The Se7en writer. 16 years in development. A Disney-buried horror. We saw Psycho Killer so you don't have to — here's our full, spoiler-filled verdict.

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Send Help (2026) Review: Sam Raimi’s Triangle of Sadness for Horror Fans Explicit

Sam Raimi hasn't directed an original horror film since 2009's Drag Me to Hell — and the wait was absolutely worth it. In this special bonus episode of Grave Tone Podcast, co-hosts Meaghan and Arthur rush to the mic fresh from the theater to break down Send Help (2026), the survival horror-comedy that's already topped the box office and earned a 93% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien are stranded, unhinged, and unforgettable in Sam Raimi's Send Help. We break down why this survival horror is 2026's best theater experience.

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Cold Storage Movie Review: Fun, Gross, and Totally Worth Your Time Explicit

We hit the theater for Cold Storage (2026), David Koepp's sci-fi horror comedy starring Joe Keery, Georgina Campbell, and Liam Neeson. Exploding bodies, killer fungus, and a stacked cast — we break down whether this Valentine's Day horror release is worth your time.
Cold Storage 2026 movie review. Liam Neeson, Georgina Campbell, and Joe Keery star in this sci-fi horror comedy based on David Koepp's novel. Fun, gross, worth watching.

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Whistle (2026) Review: The Aztec Death Whistle Horror Movie Explained Explicit

We review Whistle (2026), the cursed-object horror about an Aztec death whistle that summons your future death. Spoilers ahead—kills, cast highlights, soundtrack love, and whether it’s a fun throwback or totally forgettable.
Whistle (2026) spoiler review: an Aztec death whistle summons your future death. Best kills, cast (Nick Frost/Dafne Keen), ending + post-credit, Final Destination-meets-Smile vibes.

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