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January 2026

January 2 – We Bury The Dead (Theaters)

January 6 – Will Trent (ABC, Next day Hulu)

January 8 – The Traitors (Peacock)

January 8 – His & Hers (Netflix)

January 9 – People We Meet On Vacation (Netflix)

January 9 – Sleepwalker (Theaters)

January 9 – Primate (Theaters)

January 16 – Night Patrol (Theaters)

January 16 – 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (Theaters)

January 21 – The Beauty (FX, Next day Hulu)

January 21 – Queer Eye (Netflix)

January 22 – Finding Her Edge (Netflix)

January 23 – Return to Silent Hill (Theaters)

January 28 – School Spirits (Paramount+)

January 28 – Shrinking (Apple TV+)

January 30 – Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die (Theaters)

January 30 – Iron Lung (Theaters)

January 30 – Send Help (Theaters)

February 2026

February 6 – The Strangers: Chapter 3 (Theaters)

February 6 – Dracula (Theaters)

February 6 – Pillion (Theaters)

February 6 – Whistle (Theaters)

February 8 – The ‘Burbs (Peacock)

February 13 – “Wuthering Heights” (Theaters)

February 13 – GOAT (Theaters)

February 13 – Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie (Theaters)

February 18 – 56 Days (Prime)

February 20 – This is Not a Test (Theaters)

February 25 – Scrubs (ABC, next day Hulu)

February 27 – Scream 7 (Theaters)

March 2026

March 5 – Ted (Peacock)

March 6 – The Bride (Theaters)

March 6 – Peaky Blinders: The Eternal Man (Theaters, Netflix on March 20)

March 11 – Scarpetta (Prime)

March 18 – Imperfect Women (Apple TV+)

March 20 – Project Hail Mary (Theaters)

March 27 – Ready or Not: Here I Come (Theaters)

March 27 – Fantasy Life (Theaters)

March 27 – They Will Kill You (Theaters)

April 2026

April 3 – The Drama (Theaters)

April 8 – The Boys (Prime)

April 10 – Malcolm in the Middle (Hulu)

April 15 – Margo’s Got Money Troubles (Apple TV+)

April 17 – The Mummy (Theaters)

April 17 – Normal (Theaters)

May 2026

May 1 – The Devil Wears Prada 2 (Theaters)

May 1 – Hokum (Theaters)

May 15 – Obsession (Theaters)

May 22 – I Love Boosters (Theaters)

June 2026

June 12 – Scary Movie 6 (Theaters)

June 19 – Toy Story 5 (Theaters)

July 2026

July 12 – Disclosure Day (Theaters)

July 17 – The Odyssey (Theaters)

August 2026

August 21 – Insidious: The Bleeding World (Theaters)

August 28 – The Dog Star (Theaters)

August 28 – Coyote vs. ACME (Theaters)

September 2026

September 11 – Sense and Sensibility (Theaters)

September 18 – Practical Magic 2 (Theaters)

September 18 – Play House (Theaters)

September 18 – Resident Evil (Theaters)

October 2026

October 1 – Terrifier 4 (Theaters)

October 2 – Digger (Theaters)

October 9 – Other Mommy (Theaters)

October 16 – Street Fighter (Theaters)

October 23 – Remain (Theaters)

November 2026

November 20 – The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping (Theaters)

December 2026

December 18 – Avengers: Doomsday (Theaters)

December 18 – Dune: Part Three (Theaters)

December 25 – Werewulf (Theaters)

After watching Daddy’s Head recently, I’ve come to realize that I’ve come to respect what I call family trauma horror. 

I consider family trauma horror to include movies, like Hereditary, where the big bad manifests as a result of tension, grief, or another major familial event. 

It’s almost like the traditional horror components are a secondary character and/or are used as metaphors and symbolism for the bigger issues at play. 

They have a very specific feel to them, and I think you’ll understand what I mean when we get to my list. 

Before we get too far in, I want to go ahead and give some CWs/TWs. 

These movies contain one, if not multiple of, the following, so I advise looking up the synopses before watching, or having someone you trust that isn’t triggered watch first: 

Grief, child ab*s*, child death, SA, incest, extreme gore and violence, r*pe, su*c*d*, murder, child endangerment, child mol*st*t*on, and all like topics 

There are themes and parts of these movies that are extremely heavy, so please proceed with caution. 

And just as a note, please don’t ever feel obligated to watch any of the movies on these lists. Do what’s best for you, and I promise that if these movies are triggering, we also talk about others that aren’t, so take care of yourselves. 🖤

Without further ado, here are 10 family trauma horror movies:

• Relic 
• Possum
• Midsommar
• The Lodge 
• Hereditary 
• Daddy’s Head 
• The Babadook
• Hold Your Breath
• What Josiah Saw 
• We Need To Do Something

Hello, Movie Mavens! Welcome back to the B Movies Blog. Today, we’re popping some of my brother-in-law’s favorite horror movies into the ol’ VCR.

As many of you know, two of my favorite people were born on October 17th: KP (my mom) and my brother-in-law, Matt. 

I still miss KP every single day, and her death is really hitting me hard this year…especially during spooky season. 

She would send me a giant care package every September, and she was a big horror fan, so as much as I love this time of year, it’s also hard for me. 

But, as much as I love and miss KP, today, I really want to focus on Matt. 

Because of the age gap between my sister and me, Matt has been in my life more than he hasn’t. 

And from the beginning, Matt has always been one of my horror buddies. 

He took me to see Paranormal Activity (with KP’s blessing) because I wasn’t old enough to get in without an adult, let me borrow his DVDs (most of which I gave back), and was always down to talk all things spooky. 

That’s why I thought I would let Matt speak for himself, in a way. 

I asked Matt to send me a list of 10 of his favorite horror movies so that y’all could get some recommendations from another horror fan for once. 

According to Matt, this list is in no particular order, “except Halloween at #1,” and that “these are all films [he] can watch over and over.” 

However, like I always say with my lists, he said, and I quote, “Ok, this was tough.” 

Alrighty, that should do us for introductions and disclaimers. 

Without further ado, in honor of his birthday, here are 10 of Matt’s favorite horror movies: 

Happy Birthday KP and Matt 🖤

• Halloween (‘78) 
• Friday the 13th Part 4 
• Scream (‘96) 
• The Devil’s Rejects 
• Nightmare on Elm Street (‘84 obviously) 
• Return of the Living Dead
• An American Werewolf in London 
• Bride of Frankenstein 
• Fright Night (‘85) 
• The Evil Dead

Hello, Movie Mavens! Welcome back to the B Movies Blog. Today, we’re popping some of my favorite horror content-inspired songs to the ol’ VCR.

Listen, I know that everyone doesn’t has an 18-hour-long Halloween playlist like I do. 

Yes, I’m serious. 

But, if you’re looking for some horror content-inspired jams to rock out to this season, you’ve come to the right place. 

All of these songs are based on horror content, with one even being sung by the subject himself. 

Additionally, these songs range from punk to 80s glam rock, once again proving that variety is the spice of life. 

Some of these songs were even used in their corresponding movies, or, in the case of  “Living Dead Girl,” were played during movies that they didn’t draw inspiration from like Bride of Chucky. 

Alrighty, that should do us for introductions. 

Without further ado, here are 10 of my favorite horror content-inspired songs to get your skeleton swinging:

“A Nightmare On My Street”  by DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince 

Video source: DJJazzyJeffVEVO

“The Crypt Jam” by The Crypt Keeper 

Video source: UPROXX

“He’s Back (The Man Behind The Mask)” by Alice Cooper 

Video source: Official Alice Cooper

“Are You Ready for Freddy?” by The Fat Boys feat. Freddy Krueger 

Video source: Gangsta Rap & Hip-Hop Legends

“Dream Warriors” by Dokken 

Video source: RHINO 

“A New Beginning” by Wolfie’s Just Fine 

Video source: Jon Lajoie / Wolfie’s Just Fine

“Pet Sematary” by Ramones 

Video source: RHINO 

“Die, Die My Darling” by Misfits 

Video source: The Misfits – Topic

“Early Sunsets Over Monroeville” by My Chemical Romance 

Video source: My Chemical Romance

“Living Dead Girl” by Rob Zombie 

Video source: Rob Zombie

Hello, Movie Mavens! Welcome back to the B Movies Blog. Today, we’re popping the General Mills Monsters into the ol’ VCR (again).

As promised in our General Mills Monsters IRL piece, we’re back with a piece about the actual history of our favorite creepy crew. 

The General Mills Monsters first broke out on the scene in the spring of 1971 with Franken Berry and Count Alfred Chocula. 

Yes, friends, Count Chocula has a first name that I wasn’t aware of until today. 

Moving on. 

Soon after their release, the recipe for Franken Berry had to be reformatted after turning kids’ poop pink. 

Again, I’m learning so much today. 

Boo Berry (gag) joined the line-up soon after the pink poop incident, with Frute Brute following behind in 1974. 

However, in 1987, Frute Brute was replaced with Fruity Yummy Mummy (the scandal). 

Video source: RPGs for Raccoons

The fact that Fruity Yummy Mummy sounds like Harvey Fierstein is incredible. 

Five years later, Fruity Yummy Mummy would suffer the same fate as its predecessor, and was also discontinued (the drama). 

The line-up would remain the same until 2023 when Carmella Creeper joined our boys (including her cousin, Franken Berry) to inject a little girl power to the GMM Club. 

There have also been special releases over the years, like the Monster Mash cereal to celebrate our monsters’ 50th anniversary, and limited releases of Frute Brute and Fruity Yummy Mummy, as well as a wide array of box art. 

Video source: Zexeez

Additionally, this year marked the arrival of pets for our core four that are absolutely adorable, and I will probably need to get one or more of them tattooed at some point. 

For the past 14 years, Count Chocula, Franken Berry, and Boo Berry have been a beacon of the impending fall season for those of us spooky babies. 

I know that seeing the General Mills Monsters creep onto shelves always puts a smile on my face. 

But, I am thankful that it doesn’t turn my poop pink.

Hello, Movie Mavens! Welcome back to the B Movies Blog. Today, we’re popping the work of The Soska Sisters into the ol’ VCR.

On April 29, 1983, Sylvia and Jen Soska were, but you probably know them better as The Soska Sisters (or maybe even The Twisted Twins). 

The Soska Sisters grew up in Canada and seemed to show a love for horror from a very young age. 

Outside of that, I couldn’t really find a lot of information about their early lives. 

The Soska Sisters started out working as extras and taking minor roles in films like Josie and the Pussycats (they’re the twins who make fun of Josie and then show up to her hotel room – just an FYI), but they were unhappy with the lack of substantial roles up for grabs. 

And, I can only imagine what kind of roles were being extended to the twins. 

Then, in 2009, IFC released The Soska Sisters’ Dead Hooker in a Trunk, a film they wrote, directed, and starred in. The film was developed from a Grindhouse-esque trailer that was to serve as a final film project. 

From there, The Soska Sisters would go on to write and direct a personal favorite of mine, American Mary, which cemented their badass and unique filmmaking style. 

There’s not much more that I can say about The Soska Sisters that hasn’t already been said. 

Sylvia and Jen, if you ever read this, thank you. 🖤

Without further ado, here’s some of my favorite Soska Sisters content*: 

*Note: Similar to Jordan Peele’s spotlight, I’m pulling from all the content The Soska Sisters have been a part of, not just the content they’ve directed.

• Rabid 
• Hellevator
• American Mary
• Festival of the Dead 
• Josie and the Pussycats

Hello, Movie Mavens! Welcome back to the B Movies Blog. Today, we’re popping Possibly in Michigan into the ol’ VCR.

CWs/TWs: DV, violence against women, murder, and all like topics 

Welcome back to Internet Oddities, a series here on B Movies where we talk about little internet mysteries and odds and ends that I enjoy! 

The subject of today’s Internet Oddities is none other than Cecelia Condit’s musical horror short film, Possibly in Michigan. 

If you’re not familiar with Possibly in Michigan, let me give you a quick primer: 

Friends Janice and Sharon are stalked by a murderer/cannibal, Arthur, as they go about their day. However, the two might not be as helpless as their stalker thinks. 

Oh yeah, the whole thing is also a musical. 

Now, let’s break it down a bit further. 

With me so far?

Okay? Okay. 

Video source: ceceliacondit

Early on in the film, there’s a line about how Janice and Sharon are both attracted to violent men, which sets the tone for this short film and all of its symbolism. 

After the two women evade Arthur at the mall, he shows up at Sharon’s home, and then materializes with a different mask each time he blinks closer to the house. Once he appears at the door, Sharon calls Janice, terrified. 

When he eventually breaks in, Arthur doesn’t have a mask on, but rather presents himself as a stereotypically attractive man, aka, as he refers to himself in this moment, a “Prince Charming.”

Arthur and Sharon then kiss and become affectionate as he tells her that she can choose to be eaten immediately or he can cut off her limbs and eat them to prolong the process. Then, Sharon responds, “But love shouldn’t cost an arm and a leg.” 

Janice shows up, kills Arthur, and the two proceed to pull off a more graphic (and sapphic) version of “Goodbye Earl” (I promise I’m not making light of a short film meant to symbolize violence against women, but it’s sincerely the best way I can think to describe this scene). 

Possibly in Michigan represents violence against women and the predatory behavior of some men. 

And, to be clear, men can also be the victim of stalking and DV. It’s just that this particular piece of work focuses on the violence against women perpetrated by men. 

I think it could also be argued that Sharon and Janice love perfume and talking in sing song because that’s how women can be viewed by men—materialistic, delicate, etc… 

Additionally, Arthur wearing a variety of masks and asking Sharon if she’d like to be eaten fast or slow is metaphorical for an abusive relationship. 

As someone who grew up in a house with DV, I can tell you that abusers wear all kinds of figurative masks to isolate their victims and keep up outward appearances. Also, Arthur is saying he’s eating her for the sake of love. 

This represents abusers stripping away and wearing down their victims, followed by love-bombing and/or saying the abuse they’re inflicting is in the name of “love.” 

The last big thing I want to touch on is the ending of Possibly in Michigan because there are a couple of different interpretations. 

The first is that Janice and Sharon are besties who fought back and are able to feel safe and secure in the wake of Arthur’s absence. 

The second is that Janice and Sharon are lovers who fought back and are able to feel safe and secure in the wake of Arthur’s absence. 

And honestly, I subscribe to the second. Here’s why: 

Whenever Sharon is with Janice or talks about Janice, we see her lying on the ground with these beautiful flowers in her hair and surrounding her. 

However, whenever a man is near, an image of a corpse is often superimposed over her face. 

I think that Janice and Sharon are closeted and/or don’t realize that their feelings aren’t just platonic, and they can finally be together with Arthur gone. 

But again, that’s strictly my opinion. 

Possibly in Michigan is an avant-garde horror musical that I fear would eat as an Adult Swim Infomercial. 

It might be creepy as hell, but it’s also extremely well done. 

If the CWs/TWs I mentioned up top don’t bother you, I would recommend checking it out, as well as some of Cecelia Condit’s other work on her YouTube channel. 

She also has one of the most badass channel descriptions I’ve ever read. 

I digress.  

In my humble opinion, there’s so much to dissect that I could spend hours talking about it. 

But, most importantly, it’s an internet oddity.

Hello, Movie Mavens! Welcome back to the B Movies Blog. Today, we’re popping Brandon Espy’s Mr. Crocket into the ol’ VCR. 

CW/TW: child ab*s*, drug ab*s*, extreme gore/violence, DV, and all like topics

Mr. Crocket has been on my radar for a hot minute.

It closed out Fantastic Fest, which is always a good sign, so I was counting down the days until it hit Hulu. 

I watched it this morning, and I only have one thing to say: 

Mr. Crocket is one of the best horror movies I’ve seen this year. 

The practical effects and puppets are incredible.

Every single person in this cast gives an excellent performance. 

There’s an excellent payoff. 

TL;DR – all of my horror peeps need to see this movie, especially if you love the world of analog horror. 

But let’s not get ahead of ourselves. 

For those not in the know, here’s a quick rundown: 

Set in 1993, mysterious little libraries containing VHS copies of Mr. Crocket’s World begin popping up in front yards across a community. However, when children start disappearing, with only the mutilated bodies of their parents left behind, it becomes clear that a friend like Mr. Crocket can be more of an enemy. 

Additionally, Mr. Crocket is based on Brandon Espy’s Bite Size Halloween horror short (also on Hulu) that, at least in my opinion, served as proof of concept for this film. 

This movie is like if you blended analog horror with Nightmare on Elm Street and threw in a pitch of Candyman and a smidge of The Babadook in for good measure. 

It does deal with the topics of child ab*s* and neglect, but it also tackles themes of grief and the stressors of adulthood. 

I also LOVE the decision to make this a mixed-media film that blends analog horror with animation and practical effects. If you plan on making a film that implores all of these different mediums, take notes because THIS is how it’s done. 

I don’t want to spoil Mr. Crocket for you too much because a) it sincerely just dropped today and b) I think it’s worth experiencing it for yourself. 

It’s as if Freddy Krueger hosted Pee-wee’s Playhouse, and you deserve to see this unholy alliance yourself. 

Additionally, I don’t really have any criticisms for this one. 

The only thing I could even potentially touch is/are the contacts they use when Rhonda (Kristolyn Lloyd) mind melds with Mr. Crocket, but again, that would just be nitpicky, and I don’t really think that criticism is deserved. 

I know that this movie isn’t analog horror, but I think it reaffirms what I say about YouTube being the future of horror because there are several analog horror series I could see being successful films if they were executed this same way. 

Now, I’d also be remiss if I didn’t mention the CWs/TWs. 

This movie does have scenes the depict child ab*s* and drug ab*s*, and they could definitely be triggering. 

As someone who had an ab*s*v* father, I totally hear you and see you. That’s why I want to make sure you don’t take my CWs/TWs lightly. 🖤

If you’re a fan of the likes of analog horror series like Not Your Normal Kids Show or Mr. Samuel’s Tea Time or any of the movies I’ve mentioned throughout your piece, definitely give Mr. Crocket a go. 

Hello, Movie Mavens! Welcome back to the B Movies Blog. Today, we’re popping 24 of my favorite horror movies into the ol’ VCR. 

Okay, I’m running out of clever ways to say that it’s the most wonderful time of the year, so I’m just going to say that it’s the most wonderful time of the year. 

We all know that I’m a spooky girlie, so I’m truly thriving this month. 

I’ve decided that since I’m thriving, and haven’t made a favorites list in a long time, that I would share some of my absolute horror favorites with you. 

And, with this being Halloween 2024, I’ve decided to give you 24 different movies. 

It also gives me more leeway, but I digress. 

I feel like most of these won’t be surprising, but hey, there might be some twists and turns along the way. 

Alrighty, that should do us for introductions and disclaimers. 

Without further ado, and in no particular order, here are 24 of my favorite horror movies: 

1. Alien
2. Pearl
3. Get Out
4. Demons
5. Christine
6. The Guest
7. The Faculty
8. Ginger Snaps 
9. Jennifer’s Body 
10. Scream (1996)
11. Bride of Chucky
12. Christine
13. American Psycho
14. Halloween (1978)
15. Silence of the Lambs
16. Pet Sematary (1989) 
17. The Evil Dead (1981)
18. Black Christmas (1974)
19. The Blair Witch Project
20. Elvira: Mistress of the Dark 
21. Return of the Living Dead 3
22. House on Haunted Hill (1959)
23. Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) 
24. Behind The Mask: The Rise Of Leslie Vernon

I also want to give an honorable mention to the Fear Street trilogy because I thought it would be cheating to put an entire trilogy, but I can’t pick a favorite.

Hello, Movie Mavens! Welcome back to the B Movies Blog. Today, we’re popping songs I’d love to see as horror movies into the ol’ VCR. 

Well, friends, we all know that it’s my favorite time of the year. 

The air is electric. The pumpkins are plentiful. My sinuses are completely dried out because the weather where I live goes from chilly to scorching in a matter of hours.

Ah yes, it’s fall. 

And, we can’t let another day of fall go by without another edition of Alluring Adaptations. 

That’s right, we’re taking more songs that I think would make great horror movies and giving you a taste of how I picture the plot. 

I love this series because I don’t tend to write a lot of fiction (hence why everyone on the internet usually knows what’s going on in my life at any given moment), but it’s really fun for me to dabble in that space. 

Alrighty, that should do us for introductions. 

Without further ado, here are four songs I think would make excellent horror movies:

“Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)” by Kelly Clarkson 

Amber is a slasher-obsessed 20-something who yearns for the days of the classic 80s horror movie. After a terrible breakup, Amber turns to her favorite genre for comfort. However, when a mysterious box of video tapes appears on her doorstep, Amber finds herself immersed in the world of the movies she loves. Hopping from subgenre to subgenre and through trope to trope, Amber must fight to become the final girl she was always meant to be before it’s too late. 

Think Final Girls meets Happy Death Day but oozing with 80s slasher sleaze. 

Video source: Kelly Clarkson

“The Way” by Fastball 

Grace’s sister, Sophie, has been searching for Grace and her girlfriend for three years after they disappeared on a road trip. Rumors have swirled around town for decades about the specific stretch of road they went missing on, but Sophie always thought they were just that: rumors. But after catching a glimpse of who she swears to be Grace outside her window one night, Sophie realizes that the whispers around town about never getting old and gray might have some merit…and Grace’s road trip might not have been as random as she thought. 

Video source: fastball

“Hung Up” by Madonna 

Haley is sick of dating apps. They’ve swiped, messaged, and gone on failed date after failed date. All that changes when they come across Jess. Jess seems to be funny, smart, and everything Haley is looking for. There’s just one problem: Jess isn’t real—she’s the AI assistant built into the dating app. But when Haley finds themselves actually falling for a real person, Jess might be a bit more hung up on Haley than they realized. 

Video source: Madonna

“Shut Up and Dance” by WALK THE MOON 

Carter is a professional photographer known for capturing abandoned venues. After getting a tip from a colleague, he sets off to a dance hall to get pictures for his next installation. Much to Carter’s surprise, when he arrives, the dance hall appears to be open and fully-functional. There, he meets Angela, who he spends the night dancing with and talking to. The only weird thing is that anytime he asks Angela any probing questions, her only response is, “Shut up and dance.” 

Whenever Carter tries to return to the dance hall the next day to try to get Angela’s number, he’s only left with more confusion as the building seems to be in a complete state of disrepair. However, when he returns that night to grab the lens he dropped, an all-too-familiar neon sign is glowing from the bar. As Carter falls harder and harder for Angela, he realizes this woman is his destiny, but he’s going to have to choose between the land of the living and the ghosts of the past. 

Video source: WALK THE MOON

Hello, Movie Mavens! Welcome back to the B Movies Blog. Today, we’re popping the work of James Wan into the ol’ VCR.

On February 26, 1977, James Wan was born in Malaysia. 

When he was in elementary school, his family moved to Perth, Western Australia. 

I couldn’t find a whole lot of information about James Wan’s early life outside of the fact that he went to Lake Tuggeranong College and then graduated from RMIT University. 

Then, in 2004, James Wan and Leigh Whannel brought one of the most iconic horror movies of all time to the big screen: Saw. Additionally, he and Whannel would go on to executive produce all of the following sequels in the franchise, with James Wan also co-writing Saw III. 

From there, James Wan would go on to direct, co-create, produce, and, simply, bring to life some of the best franchises and horror movies ever, including The Conjuring and Insidious franchises, and one of my personal recent favorites, Malignant—not to mention founding Atomic Monster. 

And, lest we forget, James Wan also directed Furious 7 (but we’re not going to talk about his dalliances with Aquaman). 

There’s not much more that I can say about James Wan that hasn’t already been said. 

James, if you ever read this, thank you. 🖤

Without further ado, here’s some of my favorite James Wan content*: 

*Note: Similar to Jordan Peele’s spotlight, I’m pulling from all the content James Wan has been a part of, not just the content he’s directed.

• Saw 
• M3GAN 
• Insidious
• Malignant 
• Archive 81 
• The Conjuring