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  • What’s On? – A Master Content Calendar For Your Bookmarks

    Note: Check back for updates as new content is announced!

    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)

  • Lost And Found Footage: Horror Mockumentaries And Fake Documentaries

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

    I feel like the phrase “mockumentary” has a comedic connotation, thanks in part to the wonderful Christopher Guest.

    But, if we’re getting technical, “mockumentaries” are fake documentaries. Plus, portmanteaus are more fun. I digress. 

    I wanted to tap into the horror mockumentary space because I feel like there are some real gems within this subgenre. However, I will say, the line between found footage and mockumentary is blurred, so please don’t come for me.

    Between my acid reflux and arthritic knee, the Blair Witch wouldn’t have even bothered snatching me. 

    Additionally, this was a HARD subgenre to narrow down for me. [Rec] was cut simply because I recently mentioned it in our zombie piece. The Paranormal Activity series felt too rooted in found footage to be on this list. I don’t like the original Cloverfield. See? We’re all making sacrifices. 

    I wanted to separate these mockumentaries into two categories: comedy and horror. I don’t know about you, but I feel like there’s a time for horror comedies and a time for regular horror movies; I don’t want you to be in the mood for one and wind up putting on the other. That’s why I split the list up by comedic horror mockumentaries and scary horror mockumentaries. 

    Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon is listed on both because I just think it’s an excellent movie, and I believe it bridges the gap between the two. 

    Man, I love Salad Fingers. 

    Without further ado, here are 20 of my favorite horror mockumentaries (that are also teetering on found footage): 

    Horror comedies 

    • Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon 
    • Brutal Massacre 
    • They’re Watching 
    • Willow Creek 
    • What We Do In The Shadows 

    Regular horror 

    • Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon 
    • The Last Exorcism 
    • The Last Broadcast 
    • The Taking of Deborah Logan 
    • Lake Mungo 
    • The Medium 
    • Grave Encounters 
    • Ghostwatch 
    • Troll Hunter 
    • The Houses October Built 
    • Creep 
    • The Conspiracy 
    • The Collingswood Story 
    • The Sacrament 
    • Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum
    • The Blair Witch Project

  • Girl, Fight: Good For Her Horror

    Hello, Movie Mavens! Welcome back to the B Movies Blog. Today, we’re popping the Good for Her horror subgenre into the ol’ VCR. 

    I truly can’t express how much I love the Good for Her subgenre. But, that’s never stopped me from trying. 

    I love the idea that we’re reclaiming the narrative and sympathizing with characters who have often been classified as villains or evil. Carrie was bullied. Mary was assaulted. Cassie was looking out for girls and femme-presenting peeps everywhere. 

    “Florals? For spring? Groundbreaking.” 

    Many of these characters were put through RINGER, but that part of the story is often glazed over. Conveniently. 

    I feel like this should go without saying, but I do want to be clear. I’m not here to condone violence or anything in that vein. I’m only supporting the ideas of karma and standing up for yourself. Please don’t recreate any of the violence or dangerous stunts within these movies. 

    Alrighty, back to the commentary. 

    Before we get to the much-awaited list I’ve made, I have a couple of hot takes I feel like I should go ahead and throw out. 

    First and foremost, y’all know I LOVE Jennifer’s Body. It’s one of my favorite movies of all time, and I even have a Jennifer Check tattoo. HOWEVER, the “Good for Her” in Jennifer’s Body, in my opinion, belongs to Needy, not Jennifer. Jennifer reminds me so much of toxic friends I’ve had in the past, and I don’t think she bears the same level of innocence of some of these other women. 

    Jennifer was unfairly sacrificed, and I fully understand that vantage point. But, you can’t ignore the fact that she took advantage of Needy and killed a couple of innocent dudes, including Needy’s boyfriend, because she was jealous of Needy. 

    Not to put my heart on my sleeve, but this outfit has always bothered me for some reason.

    Secondly, I’m not a big fan of The Love Witch. I know a lot of people include it on the Good for Her lists, but it’s not my jam. I’ve tried to watch it multiple times, and it isn’t for me. As I always say, just because I think a movie is bad doesn’t make it a bad movie, and just because I like a movie doesn’t mean it’s a good movie. 

    With all of the particulars and hot takes out of the way, I present to you my favorite Good for Her movies within the horror and horror-adjacent subgenres: 

    I give Grace major props for lasting so long because I’ve dumped people for tiny things, let alone having to play a deadly game because their family made a deal with the devil for wealth and notoriety. 

    Honorable mention 

    I feel like I can justify Promising Young Woman as technically being horror-adjacent, but throwing Poor Things in the mix is pushing it. However, I do think it deserves a shoutout. Bella grows into her own person and doesn’t tether herself to societal expectations. Throughout the film, she explores the world, her body, and her wants without letting men hold her back. You go, girl.

  • Making This Blumhome A Blumhouse

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

    It shouldn’t be a secret that I love Blumhouse. Don’t get me wrong. They’ve given us some flops, and they should absolutely stop letting David Gordon Green do reboots. 

    However, they’ve also given us some really, really good content, ranging from true crime miniseries to modern classics like M3GAN.

    I do get excited when I see Blumhouse is involved because I’m (usually) guaranteed for a good time at worst and a wonderful movie at best. I’m looking forward to all of the movies they’ve announced for this year so far, and I think we (hopefully) have some winners. 

    With the release of Night Swim right around the corner, I wanted to go ahead and throw out some of my favorite Blumhouse releases. There are so many good movies to choose from, so I had to make some tough choices. Sure, I’ve seen all the Insidious and Paranormal Activity movies, but I only highlighted my favorite. Yes, I love a lot of the Into the Dark movies, but I think that series deserves a separate piece. 

    So, I decided to roll my sleeves up, visit the Blumhouse Wiki, and whittled my list down into what you see below.

    Without further ado, here are some of my favorite Blumhouse movies:  

  • My Favorite Movies Of 2023

    Hello, Movie Mavens! Welcome back to the B Movies Blog. Today, we’re popping my favorite movies of 2023 into the ol’ VCR. 

    Well, friends, as hard as it is to believe, it’s already time to kick off 2024. And you know what that means! It’s time to throw out my favorite movies of 2023. 

    A couple of things before we get started. I’ve created two categories: my favorite overall movies of 2023, and my favorite horror movies of 2023. There were a lot of horror movies I enjoyed, and I initially had two in my list of my ten favorite movies. However, I had to make the tough choice to bump No One Will Save You for Anatomy of a Fall, and I had to mention the former somewhere in this piece because I loved it so much. 

    Additionally, I know Talk to Me shows up on both lists. That just speaks to how good it is. Not only was it one of my favorite horror releases of the year, it was one of my favorite releases, period. 

    Lastly (for now, I have something else to bring up in the horror section), you’ll notice I say “my favorite” movies of the year vs “the top” movies of the year. This goes back to my famous disclaimer. Just because I loved these movies doesn’t mean everyone did, and just because there are movies I didn’t like doesn’t mean they’re bad. I think saying “my favorite” makes it clear that my list is subjective to my taste, which I know some of you will probably have thoughts about. 

    ALRIGHTY. I think that takes care of everything for now, so let’s go ahead and dive into my favorite movies (and horror movies) of 2023. 

    My 10 favorite movies of 2023 

    CW/TWs for movies on this list: addiction, SA, gore, r*pe, murder, parental loss, ab*s*, su*c*d*, and everything related to these topics. 

    My favorite movies for 2023, in no particular order, are: 

    • Talk to Me 
    • Saltburn 
    • Barbie 
    • Asteroid City
    • Anatomy of a Fall 
    • Bottoms 
    • Past Lives 
    • Killers of the Flower Moon 
    • Poor Things (although I don’t condone their use of the “r” word) 
    • The Iron Claw 

    Honorable mentions 

    Dicks: The Musical and Theater Camp made me laugh the hardest outside of Bottoms, so I have to give them an honorable mention. Dicks: The Musical is so truly unhinged, and Theater Camp is just hysterical. I recommend watching both ASAP, with the disclaimer that Dicks: The Musical is more so for the girls and gays, and is chaotic AF. 

    My 20 favorite horror movies of 2023 

    I know some people have said that this year has been a disappointing year for horror. However, between the movies I saw, analog horror series like Greylock, Project Earth, and Midwest Angelica, and horror ARGs like Welcome Home, I personally ate well. 

    Without further ado, and in no particular order, here are my 20 (yes, 20) favorite horror movies of 2023: 

    • The Sacrifice Game 
    • Hell House LLC Origins: The Carmichael Manor
    • Talk to Me 
    • No One Will Save You 
    • Scream VI
    • Evil Dead Rise
    • M3GAN
    • Thanksgiving 
    • There’s Something Wrong with the Children 
    • The Boogeyman
    • Stalker 
    • Run Rabbit Run 
    • Brooklyn ‘45 
    • Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls
    • Renfield 
    • Val 
    • Totally Killer 
    • When Evil Lurks  
    • HeBGB TV 

    Honorable mentions 

    I obviously loved Infinity Pool and Slotherhouse for different reasons. I think Infinity Pool shows that Brandon Cronenberg is starting to find his footing and break out of his father’s shadow while also blessing us with multiple photos of Mia Goth walking Alexander Skarsgård on a leash. 

    Slotherhouse is a blast and serves as a wonderful example of how traditional slashers can still provide a socially conscious message. It also doesn’t hurt that it reminds me so much of the SyFy original movies I grew up with as a kid. 

    We have so much to look forward to in 2024, and I can’t wait. In fact, I just updated our content calendar this morning. I update this puppy regularly, so be sure to bookmark the page and keep your eyes peeled for more releases. 👀

  • Happy New Year, Movie Mavens

    Hello, Movie Mavens! Welcome back to the B Movies Blog. Today, we’re popping a sappy reflection letter into the ol’ VCR. 

    Well, friends, we’ve made it through another year…meaning we’re a month away from the year anniversary of the B Movies Blog. 

    I can’t believe I’m typing those words. 

    Thank you for everything over the past year. We’ve laughed, we’ve cried, we’ve screamed. Somehow, heartbreak feels good in a place like this (Nicole, I’m coming for you, sis). 

    I’ve given you little pieces of my life and shared my traditions with all of you. 

    We’ve visited Liminal Land and fought The Boogeyman together. We sang with Nick and Jessica and reminisced on our MTV. We even decided to Do Revenge and said goodbye to Inside. 

    What a year we’ve had together. 

    At the risk of sounding like Rory’s graduation speech, I’m going to leave it here. But before I go, I want to wish all of you a Happy New Year, and we can’t wait to spend another one with you. 

    Here’s to 2024, Movie Mavens. 

  • Slew Year’s Eve: A Dive Into New Year’s Eve Horror

    Hello, Movie Mavens! Welcome back to the B Movies Blog. Today, we’re popping some New Year’s Eve horror into the ol’ VCR. 

    Now, friends, we cover quite the variety of horror subgenres here, including the intriguing subgenre we’ll be tackling today: New Year’s Eve horror. 

    I know it’s niche, but, surprisingly, I have four full movies for you, and a couple of segments in horror anthologies to satiate you, long after the clock strikes 12. 

    I only have one thing to address up top (which I feel like is pretty good for me, actually). 

    I know that Bloody New Year is missing from this list, but I’ll never include movies I haven’t seen. I definitely plan to remedy this ASAP. Moving on. 

    Without further ado, here are some recommendations to slash in the new year: 

    God, I love Chappell Roan.

  • Project Earth: Interview Parody Or Sinister Science?

    Hello, Movie Mavens! Welcome back to the B Movies Blog. Today, we’re popping Berry’s Project Earth ARG into the ol’ VCR. 

    1. AUGUST 2023 UPDATES
    2. OCTOBER 2023 UPDATES
    3. DECEMBER 2023 UPDATES

    Okay, y’all. I have to be honest: content creators are KILLING the horror game right now. Some of the best and most disturbing content I’ve seen with my little peepers has been on Youtube. Project Earth is no exception. 

    Project Earth, as with all of our favorite ARGs, begins innocently enough. In “Project Earth 0: Waffles or Pancakes,” we’re introduced to the basic premise of the series. TerrANova Industries gives us a basic overview of the multiverse and how our decisions branch off into alternative timelines. Simple enough. However, in the last few seconds of the video, the scientist from the video asks, “What are you going to do to him?” And, we’re off. 

    In “Project Earth I: Who Are You?,” we’re introduced to our test subject, er, main character, Gregg Sellars. TerrANova does Gregg dirty by calling him every iteration of boring and average they can possibly think of, and then proceed to introduce their invention, the Intellectual Creative Engine, or I.C.E. for short. Thanks to I.C.E., TerrANova is able to scan the multiverse and find a different existence for Gregg, where he becomes a director…as well as many a’ controversy. 

    Like the introductory episode, it initially seems like Project Earth is a mix of Adult Swim infomercials and a parody of the interview videos with celebrities you see while scrolling through Facebook. However, I want to point out a detail that I haven’t really seen anyone else touch on. 

    Before we watch Gregg’s alternative life trajectory unfold, Gregg gives us some background information on his life. During his biographical speech, Gregg mentions his father opened one of the first video stores in the 1970s. Gregg also mentions he worked at the video store, and his main job was checking the tapes for imperfections, “making sure there was no problem,  glitches and stuff.” Put a pin in this because we’ll come back to it shortly; just keep it on your mind. 

    Much like its predecessors, “Project Earth II: Happy Birthday Mr President” is a fun little romp into another reality where Gregg and his best friend, Tom Wilson, are elected as the President and VP, respectively. The duo also uncover alien life, and Tom marries an alien. I know how goofy it sounds, but please stick with the series/me because things are about to take a sinister turn. 

    In the second episode of Project Earth, I want to call attention to some of the newspaper articles we’re shown from Gregg’s political career. One of the papers specifically mentions how the town of Roselake “has become a thriving tourist destination, attracting visitors from far and wide with…its diverse array of recreational activities.” 

    Hard stop. I think this is a reference to the multiverse itself and alludes to TerrANova Industries. I have absolutely no evidence to support this theory, but I do think this article is purposely worded this way. 

    Finally, we reach the last episode of Project Earth thus far, “Project Earth III: On The Other Side.” And, friends, here’s where it gets buckwild. Like the other two Gregg-centered episodes of Project Earth, it begins harmless enough. Gregg is joined by his wife, Christine, to explore a reality where Gregg didn’t dismiss Christine’s ghost hunting urges, and the two had a hit reality show. But…there’s a lot more to unpack. 

    The same introductory video we’ve seen with the egg-like cartoon character glitches out upon playing… and it only gets worse from here. About halfway through the video, static appears on the screen, and Gregg and Christine are replaced by a giant egg (much like our animated host) on some sort of pedestal in the desert. 

    The egg begins to bleed and crack as Christine and Gregg continue their dialogue. Blood pours out of the egg, and it’s eventually replaced by an anatomically correct heart. Gregg then asks if they’re still in the interview, as he feels like he’s simultaneously in the studio and not as the video glitches into multiple distorted images. 

    Christine worriedly asks, “Gregg?” 

    The episode resumes, and we find that in this reality, there’s research to support ghosts aren’t ghosts at all — they’re humans from other realities who have seeped into ours. Interesting… 

    I snorted and laughed when I found out Gregg and Christine are supposed to be based on Jack from Jacksfilms and his wife, Erin. 

    The video wraps up with Christine saying she’d never heard the idea of a multiverse collapse. If you have subtitles on, the video then cuts to black with the subtitle (You will). 

    You probably don’t need me to say this, but TerrANova Industries looks to be about as innocent as Cyberdyne Systems. They might have altruistic roots, but I think the company is approaching dangerous territory. Their website proves it. 

    I’m not going to ruin all of the treats and breadcrumbs on the website for you, but I’d recommend: 

    • Signing up for email alerts 
    • Reading the Locked Up comic books 
    • Checking for hidden messages throughout the website 
    • Basically scouring the entire website to read all of the blogs and content 

    I’d also definitely watch Inside a Mind’s video because they’re wonderful, and their analysis videos are *chef’s kiss*. 

    Now, let’s dive into my big theory. 

    I don’t think Gregg was “randomly selected.” Remember the video store story I mentioned earlier? I don’t think Gregg checking videos for glitches and the multiverse starting to glitch are coincidental. I think the word “glitch” is a really specific word choice, and that’s what leads me to believe that Gregg’s father is somehow involved with TerrANova and I.C.E. 

    I don’t think Gregg was watching movies; I think Gregg was watching videos from the multiverse. 

    In one of the blogs on the TerrANova website, Gregg says, “I saw a commercial online looking for participants to volunteer in a social experiment for an upcoming show made by TerrANova. I’m a BIG fan of their products and thought it’d be really cool, so I filled out the form and they called me back instantly.” 

    Man, I love They Might Be Giants. 

    I believe TerrANova saw Gregg’s name, and THAT’S why they immediately called him back. Gregg’s dad is somehow involved, and you can’t tell me otherwise. 

    Project Earth is one of those ARGs that deserves all the exposure it can get. While we do have to wait until August 19th for the next episode, it appears a livestream is coming our way on June 20th. 

    Please subscribe to Berry’s channel, y’all. This series is so wonderfully done, and I’d love for us to get another season and/or for Berry to present us with more content. Additionally, I need people to start second-guessing all of their life choices for fear of the multiverse collapsing in on itself like I am.

    AUGUST 2023 UPDATES

    Hello, friends! As I mentioned over on the B Movies Channel, I plan to update these pieces as we receive more content. And, after the most recent Project Earth video, I DEFINITELY owe you some updates. 

    In “Project Earth IV: Run Gregg,” it seems as though all hell has officially broken loose within the multiverse. Gregg seems to be ill, complaining of a massive migraine, and asks if filming can be postponed until he feels better. However, the jovial tone of the crew from previous videos is completely gone; the tone has become much more ominous.

    Instead of the derogatory introduction, Gregg is framed as an “impeccable, incredible, fabulous man.” Gregg notices the change and questions but continues on. 

    He pauses the video a couple of times, and, after continuing to question why things feel different, he’s sternly told by someone offscreen to “Watch the video.” 

    Gregg’s headache seems to worsen, and he asks how long they’ve been doing this. When we cut back to I.C.E., we see a figure, who we can presume is some type of security card, enter the frame. 

    The video finally continues, and we find out that this iteration of Gregg was an astronaut and encountered some sort of white light/entity in space before contact was lost. Additionally, part of the live stream radio broadcast from a few weeks ago is included. John O’Malley, the conspiratorial host of The Eagle Radio Show, announces that Gregg Sellars apparently isn’t real? Or, at the very least, there are no real records to verify his existence. 

    Gregg asks if they can continue filming at a later time, announces he’s going to get some air, and attempts to stand up. A member of the crew comes over as another tells him to “Sit. Down.” from off camera. Gregg resists, and the security guard we saw previously in the video comes over and begins to restrain Gregg, as the video cuts to black. 

    Y’all. 

    Project Earth is so good, and it keeps getting better. There are two episodes left: one premiering on Halloween (YAS) and one premiering on December 22nd. I need more than two episodes, so I need y’all to subscribe to Berry’s channel so that this series can keep going. 

    It’s so impressively executed, and I want Berry to be able to continue this project. 

    I know I only covered the video, but there are so many more secrets to uncover on the website, which is now beginning to crack in reference to the cracks within the multiverse. 

    Baz has an entire video dedicated to all of these updates, and I’d highly recommend watching it. Also, subscribe to Baz’s channel and help him reach his goal of 100,000 subs by the end of the year 🖤

    Berry, if you ever see this, you’re one hell of a creator, my friend. I think your work is wonderful, and please keep on creating content. The world needs to see what you can do.

    OCTOBER 2023 UPDATES

    Movie mavens, we have more Project Earth updates! For those who don’t know, we had a new episode drop on October 31, aka my holy day. There have been website updates, AND if you are subscribed to the emails, which you should be, Tom is in trouble, my friends. 

    We touched on all of the updates over on our YouTube channel, so you should definitely check out our video below if you haven’t. 

    However, we here at B Movies Channel Industries have also promised all of you that we’ll update the blog as we receive updates, and we’re women of our word. We have a LOT to get through, so let’s start with the video. 

    Project Earth V: Underground, which as of now is the penultimate episode of Project Earth, throws A LOT of information at us. Not only is the Gregg Sellars we’ve become familiar with being held by TerrANova against his will, but this Gregg is Subject 84. It’s soon revealed that the Greggs from the other realities, as well as other Greggs like Pirate Gregg, Clown Gregg, and my personal favorite, Sock Puppet Gregg, are also being held and interrogated by TerrANova. 

    It seems as though all of the Greggs saw the same white light as Astronaut Gregg, meaning the multiverse, is indeed, splintering. After several clips of the different Greggs, we’re met with a warped version of the regular introduction where Gregg is described as “trapped and scared.” 

    The video glitches, and we meet Scientist Gregg. Scientist Gregg informs us that he was splintered off Earth 3.0, aka the reality with President Gregg, and he’s a wunderkind whose father was killed in a car accident. Scientist Gregg has been traveling the multiverse, and well, as we’ve all feared, the multiverse is collapsing in on itself. 

    Additionally, Scientist Gregg gives us one of the biggest reveals of the series — TerrANova isn’t discovering these realities; they’re manufacturing them for entertainment. At any cost. 

    We also find out that TerrANova didn’t invent the I.C.E machine, but rather, it was given to them by someone or something else. This leads to my first big theory. 

    I think this is where Berry’s comics tie in. I think I.C.E was given to/found by Berry, who then gave it over to TerrANova. I don’t necessarily think it was done with malicious intent, but I think Berry is responsible for getting I.C.E into the hands of TerrANova. 

    After Scientist Gregg drops some major bombs, we cut to a TerrANova hallway where someone (I believe it to be Berry) is announcing over the intercom that there’s a “Class 5 Alert,” as blackness envelopes the entire hallway. 

    This leads me to my second theory. I believe Scientist Gregg is the one responsible for leaving the messages on the website and splicing the videos because the cracking on the screen in his video matches the cracks we see on the website. 

    We cut back to Gregg, as he pounds at the door for release, and both Gregg and the doorway begin to shrink smaller and smaller until they’re only a tiny speck at the bottom of the screen. 

    The video ends with a haunting and silent scene of the white backdrop and interview chair setup before the video cuts out. 

    BOY OH BOY. 

    The next, and as of now, last video is set to go live on December 22, so I’ll be on the edge of my seat for the next six weeks or so. Berry, please don’t let this be the end. Or, if it’s the end of Gregg’s story, PLEASE MAKE MORE CONTENT. You’re extraordinarily talented, my friend, and I would love to see you continue making content. 

    Now, let’s get to the email. 

    If you’re on the email list, which I would HIGHLY recommend joining over on the TerrANova website, you know that Gregg’s best friend, Tom Wilson, has been arrested. You can also see the highlights over on the latest blog entry.

    According to TerrANova, Tom apparently broke into their offices and stole some items, which aren’t specified in the blog, and disrupted a broadcast to try to warn the public in June. However, in the video,Tom hands over a book to some peeps, and we can assume that’s what was stolen, or was one of the items stolen. 

    So, uh, yeah. It seems that TerrANova has also forcibly taken Tom. So, uh, yeah, that’s probably fine. 

    Lastly, let’s get to the website updates. 

    Firstly, the intro video has completely changed. It’s glitchy, has voices throughout, the same clips we saw of the egg breaking, you name it. Also, the messages in the background have changed, and there are noticeably more cracks throughout. 

    Secondly, the terminal has more options and more information. I’m not 100% when these updates happened, but all I can say is that I haven’t seen all of this information. To access the terminal, simply click on the cracks on the top right of the screen. From there, you’ll be prompted to type different works and numbers to unlock information. Read. It. All. Trust me. 

    Last but not least, we have a TON of little videos to watch. They range from webcam footage of the group who arrested Tom to a delightful puppet video. Each of the cracks throughout the website are tied to a video, so don’t be afraid to click every little crack multiple times to make sure you’ve captured them all.

    I found four videos, two pages, and a picture, but I may have missed some clues. That list should get you started, though!

    Berry continues to blow me away with each and every video and update. It’s clear that every little piece of Project Earth has been planned in advance, and I hope if the next video truly is the last, that there’s more to come from Berry. 

    Until next time, friends. 

    DECEMBER 2023 UPDATES 

    The day we’ve been dreading is finally upon us: the (hopefully not) finale of Project Earth. 

    The finale, Project Earth VI: ???, picks up where the last episode leaves off, with Gregg surrounded by vast darkness. He groans in pain, as it appears his headaches are continuing, and he tries to find another living entity within the blackness. 

    He stumbles upon a robot with some humanoid features who tries to mumble out bits of the intro we’ve become accustomed to, but it seems Gregg is on his own. 

    Then, Gregg begins to travel throughout some of the realities from previous episodes, or that have been alluded to in other pieces of content. He’s catapulted into a reality where Tom is a newscaster, one where Gregg seemingly murders Tom, the reality with astronaut Gregg, and a wonderfully animated reality where Christine isn’t quite what she appears to be. 

    Things then spin out of control as the egg, who usually did our introduction, starts to hurl insults at Gregg, like how he’s “pathetic” and “useless,” as we see distorted images of Gregg, clips from previous episodes of Project Earth, and other pieces of content we’ve seen from the TerrANova website. 

    Gregg is finally conjured back to the void by a gentleman who appears to belong to some sort of group or task force in charge of keeping stability within the multiverse…at least that’s how I interpreted it. 

    He tells Gregg he can help him, but Gregg needs to help him in return by telling him everything he knows about TerrANova, and because Gregg is also partially responsible for the timeline collapse. However, this gentleman also claims that he has some responsibility in the collapse as well. 

    The episode ends with he and Gregg walking off to hopefully find Christine and undo the damage TerrANova, Gregg, and his own actions have caused. 

    It’s obvious by the BTS clips in the credits that a lot of love and passion went into Project Earth. It’s abundantly clear that this series was crafted by people who enjoyed making it every step of the way. 

    If this is the end of Project Earth, I think it’s the ending we all hoped for. 

    Berry, you’ve done it again, my friend. You created an amazing finale for an amazing series. If this is indeed the end of Project Earth, I couldn’t have asked for a better conclusion. 

    However, I think the door’s open for more Project Earth, if you so choose. 

    Additionally, KEEP MAKING CONTENT. You have such a knack for ARGs, and I can’t wait to see what other content you create. Thank you so much for sharing this with all of us, and I think you have an extremely bright future.

  • By The People, A2-4 The People: An Ode To A24

    Hello, Movie Mavens! Welcome back to the B Movies Blog. Today, we’re popping A24 movies into the ol’ VCR. 

    Note: This blog was written in advance, so I am more than aware that some really good A24 releases from late fall/early winter are missing.

    I’ve said this before, but since I started openly writing about pop culture, I’ve become synonymous with two big things: Bo Burnham and A24. 

    And, btw, we’ve had some close calls in the “Bo Burnham potentially seeing my content” department. The degrees of separation between BB and I seem to be dwindling by the day, and it gives me hives. I digress. 

    I love A24, and I think they’re releasing/distributing some of the best movies out there. Except for, y’know, The VVitch and Beau Is Afraid.

    [Insert one of my trademark disclaimers about how me not liking a movie doesn’t make it bad or vice versa here]. 

    When you disassociate during a Zoom meeting. 

    If you aren’t sure what the deal with A24 is, here’s a quick primer: 

    A24 is an indie company founded back in 2012 by John Hodges, David Fenkel, and Daniel Katz, and they primarily focus on TV and film production and distribution. They also have a great podcast.

    Additionally, they’re more than likely responsible for producing or distributing some of the content you love, especially if you’re a big movie goer and/or watcher like myself. 

    For those new to the world of A24, or if you’re just looking for a good binge, I’ve assembled a list of some of my favorite A24 movies. A very, very long (and slightly controversial) list: 

    I know there are a lot of movies in the A24 universe that aren’t listed here, and I know I’ll catch some flack for it. Listen, this is just a list of SOME of my favorites. There are still some flicks within the A24 realm I haven’t seen, and there are some I just didn’t like, and that’s OKAY. 

    I have nothing but mad respect for A24 for distributing some of the best and unique films around that might not get a chance otherwise. Here’s hoping that 2024 will be the year of A24…yet again. 

  • New Year, New Movie: An Ode To The New Year’s Eve Movie

    Hello, Movie Mavens! Welcome back to the B Movies Blog. Today, we’re popping New Year’s Eve into the ol’ VCR. 

    The New Year’s Eve film subgenre is an interesting one, to say the least. You have New Year’s Eve horror, movies where New Year’s Eve is mentioned and/or sets the scene for something dramatic, and then you have one of my personal favorites, and the one we’re focusing on today:  the New Year’s Eve with converging storylines and interconnected characters. 

    If you aren’t sure what I’m talking about, let me give you a faux storyline to illustrate my point: 

    Two people meet at a market. Let’s call them Kate and Sarah. Sparks fly. Sarah then leaves to go to a friend’s party, where the friend tells Sarah that their coworker is coming, and she thinks the coworker and Sarah will really hit it off. 

    Kate leaves and goes to her best friend’s house, who happens to be Sarah’s friend’s girlfriend. 

    This is THE most 1999 looking image I’ve ever seen. 

    Everyone knows everyone. You get the gist. 

    The format is formulaic, but it’s about the journey, friends. 

    If you’re looking for an interwoven tale this New Year’s Eve, I recommend: 

    • 200 Cigarettes 
    • New Years Eve 
    • Four Rooms 

    All three occur within the same friend group and/or setting, and it’s fun to watch a tale unravel, character by character. 

    “Yeah, man, it’s gonna be almost three hours long, and we’re going to go through the events like Knives Out, but more drawn out. I’m thinking of calling it The Hateful Eight. Great idea, right?”

    I’d also love to give an honorable mention to Holidate. It doesn’t follow the interconnected storyline formula, but I think having it take place throughout an entire year makes it a spiritual sequel to the other flicks. 

    And there you have it. 

    As we rapidly approach a new year, I wish nothing but the best for all of you, movie mavens. 

    Also, be sure to go to that random party you were invited to because you never know. The host of that party could be the cousin of the person you locked eyes with at Taco Bell.

  • Spooky Steals and Dollar Duds: I Watched 34 Horror Movies I Bought From Dollar Tree

    Hello, Movie Mavens! Welcome back to the B Movies Blog. Today, we’re popping Dollar Tree horror movies into the ol’ VCR. 

    Now, I’ve done a lot of things for content. I’ve written pages upon pages about Bo Burnham’s Inside. I watched the entire Fast and Furious series front to back. I’ve even picked streaming services clean to give you the best recommendations in Stream Queen.

    However, I can say with full confidence that watching these movies (including a pilot) is one of the most brutal things I’ve ever done for the sake of content. 

    Some of these movies are worse than I could have possibly imagined. For several, I hear they’re still trying to figure out the plot to this very day. This may seem dramatic, but I’d rather watch The Nick & Jessica Variety Hour again, which, funnily enough, I also purchased from Dollar Tree. 

    Cue blink-182’s “I Miss You.” 

    Before we dive into my reviews of all of these movies, I want to give a few disclaimers. 

    First and foremost, I would recommend watching digital copies of these movies. Many of the DVDs didn’t have subtitle options, and the audio can be extremely hard to make out. 

    Secondly, I want to give a shoutout to my sister, who demanded I shout her out multiple times, as she’s responsible for purchasing many of these movies for me. 

    Thirdly, I want to give one of my famous disclaimers here. Just because I didn’t like some of these movies doesn’t make them bad movies, and just because I liked some of these movies doesn’t mean they’re good movies. Unless there is something horrible/inappropriate within the content, a movie’s rating is subjective. 

    You can tell in some of the title sequences that the cast and crew had a BLAST making these, and I think it’s awesome that they put something out into the world. Thank you for taking the time and spending the money to follow a project you were passionate about. 

    I’m well aware that this is how I sound during my disclaimers, thank you. 

    Finally, I hope all of you are having a wonderful Christmas/Monday/holiday season. We didn’t originally plan for this piece to be released on Christmas Day; it just happened to fall that way on the release schedule. But, after Elliott and I talked about it, we felt like it fits with the B Movies brand, and it felt right. 

    This piece is going to be divided into two categories: the Spooky Steals and the Dollar Duds. Spooky Steals are the ones I recommend, while the Dollar Duds are the ones I didn’t care for. I’m going to include a little review for each movie, the trailer, and the CW/TWs I caught. 

    Alrighty, I think that’s all the housekeeping. Without further ado, here are 34 (yes, you read that correctly) horror movies I found at Dollar Tree and my honest thoughts about them. 

    I think binging all 34 of these movies would’ve even made Kubrick throw his hands up and say, “Enough already!” 

    Spooky Steals 

    Don’t Grow Up: We were off to a strong start because this movie was an exception to the rule and wound up being a Shudder original. It also takes the concept of “parents just don’t understand” to the next level. 

    Video source: Unifrance

    Coven: Much like Devil’s Diary, The Craft called, and it’s pissed. Really. I believe they took a copy of the script for The Craft and then pulled out a thesaurus to rewrite it. It’s like every Hot Topic employee consensually decided they all needed to kiss a little on every shift. 

    CW/TW: Homophobia (But lines like, “Well, if it isn’t Josie and the Pussylickers.”)

    Video source: Movie Coverage

    Chinese Speaking Vampires: You know it’s going to be a gem from the opening credits when multiple title cards end with ellipses, only to be followed up by another title card with 2-3 words and an exclamation mark. The opening sequence also looks like a Mary-Kate and Ashley movie. I do wish the last couple of minutes were different, though, because it strays into a level of racism that the rest of the movie surprisingly doesn’t.

    Video source: FullHDTrailer

    Selfie Man (aka Selfie from Hell): Already gets props because it had the option for subtitles. Don’t let the name fool you, this movie is really bad. However, it’s bad in the sense of, “Oh my god, I have to show this to everyone I know so that they can also be in on the joke,” which is a W in my book. 

    Video source: IndustryWorks

    Behind You: Call it Stockholm syndrome, but I enjoyed this movie. Idk if it was because it was the first one to have a plot I could actually follow or what, but this one ain’t too shabby, folks. 

    Video source: Vertical

    A Night of Horror: Nightmare Radio: I finally found a sweet release in this one. I’m a sucker for horror anthologies. Nightmare Radio isn’t on par with V/H/S or the other horror anthologies we all love. However, it’s more than watchable. Also, there were a couple of stories in here that I thought were unique, and I’m just honestly glad to have found a little diamond in the rough. It also seems to potentially be the origin of a horror short I really enjoy. 

    CW/TW: Domestic violence and child death.

    Video source: UCM.ONE #film 

    Soul Reaper: Okay, I’m giving this a soft yes because of the cold open. This actress appears to draw her inspiration from Desiree Gould’s performance in Sleepaway Camp (RIP), and I’m LIVING for it. It’s so silly, and I love that none of the actors seem to take it seriously.

    Video source: 4DM Movie Trailers

    Teeth and Blood: I really enjoyed this one. It has the camp of Bordello of Blood mixed with the likes of Def by Temptation, and really draws inspiration from Blaxploitation horror. My only complaint is that I feel like it drags a little in the third act. 

    Video source: RLJE Films

    Tom Holland’s Twisted Tales: “FEARNet presents” — WOOF, I feel old. I can’t tell you the sheer panic I felt when I saw the run time of this…only to be pleasantly surprised when I discovered it was a webseries in full. This one is a real “who’s who” of cult horror, and “The Pizza Guy” episode is worth the watch alone. 

    Video source: RLJE FIlms

    American Hangman: I love how we still give hackers septum rings to establish that they’re hackers. It’s almost like a mix of Saw and Halloween Resurrection. Donald Sutherland also acts his freakin’ heart out, a la Michael Caine in The Muppet Christmas Carol, and I respect the hell out of him for it. However, I was engaged the entire time, so I can’t knock it. 

    CW/TW: Child death but not shown. 

    Video source: Rapid Trailer

    The Devil’s Restaurant (aka The Restaurant): Okay, I’ll give credit where credit’s due — there are lines in this movie that made me laugh out loud. It’s basically Waiting but with a demon/vampire entity. If you’re into movies like Glorious, I think you’ll enjoy it. 

    CW/TW: They say the “R” word, and I’ll never understand why we thought this was funny/why we said this to begin with. 

    Video source: Hayride Films

    Toe Tags: HOW HAVE I GONE THIS LONG WITHOUT SEEING THIS? I was hooked from the very beginning. A pilot that was DOA? From 1996? Aka the most Baillee thing possible? This gem was in a movie 3-pack with The Devil’s Restaurant and How To Be A Serial Killer (which isn’t reviewed here because it’s a cult classic), and I can say this movie pack was a steal. Toe Tag is like a painfully 90s version of Psych, and I’m so sad it never took off. 

    *Of course, one of the best things I watched has no trailer or virtually any internet presence 🙁*

    Mother Krampus: Now THIS is the kind of low-budget holiday horror I can get behind. Also, for my Dragula fans, I keep reading the name of this movie a la the way Kendra Onixx says “Mother Bitqch” in Titans. 

    Video source: New Trailer Buzz

    Shark Night: Oh THANK GOD. This is another fluke and is actually a big-ish movie that includes a pre-Schitt’s Creek Dustin Milligan. This one’s FUN and has a lot of welcome and familiar faces. Just a warning that this is not just a horror movie, but a movie from 2011, period, so there are definitely some questionable things in here.

    Video source: Movieclips

    Evil Takes Root: This is another fun one! This is the only movie I’ve seen about the Batibat, and I think this is a really cool concept to dive into. I did want the Sheriff and Professor to kiss, though. Their sexual tension was palpable. 

    CW/TW: Dog death. Fortunately, it’s done completely off screen, and all we see is the bloody knife and an aerial shot of the scene, but you can’t make anything out. 

    Video source: Central City Media 

    The Night Sitter: This isn’t a Dread Central joint, but it’s really reminiscent of one. If you enjoy movies like Val, The Convent, or the Evil Dead series (the latter two obviously not being Dread Central films either), I think you’ll dig this one. 

    Video source: Roller Disco Massacre

    The Rake: We love a good Christmas scare! Remember how I talked about making my friends watch bad moves? This is one we’d watch and have a good time with. 

    CW/TW: Infant death, and a body is shown. 

    Video source: Movie Trailers Source

    Dollar Duds 

    Lake Fear: This movie has the most overstimulating opening music I’ve ever heard. There are also an obscene amount of weird, slo-mo shots of a girl’s butt for absolutely no reason. I also couldn’t give you a cohesive rundown of the “plot” if my life depended on it. 

    Video source: Horror Central 

    Dear Diary (aka Wake Up): There are weird anti-semitic and sexist pieces of dialogue for no reason? In the parts that have a storyline, it feels creepy and icky. No thanks. 

    CW/TW: SA, Familial SA, inc*s*, self-harm, and dog death/murder (shown on screen). 

    Video source: Movie Trailers Source

    Scare BNB (aka Creep Nation): Every single second of this movie is so cringy and uncomfy. I don’t know if this was the intention, but it also comes across as Pro-Trump in the beginning, which is an immediate no; I won’t entertain the idea of him being correct nor will I support him in any way. 

    CW/TW: SA and stalking. 

    *I’m not promoting this one because of the weird Pro-Trump feel* 

    The Village in the Woods: When the aspect ratio on the menu is so wrong that it looks like a pixelated “fit to screen” desktop background, you know it’s going to be a ride. The gradient is akin to watching a movie through smudged glasses, and this is another one where the plot is Saran Wrap-thin. 

    Video source: BritFlicks

    Scarecrow’s Revenge: The CGI is on par with those holographic Halloween decorations where it goes from a normal picture to a scary picture. Additionally, I feel like Pearl would have to change her underwear at the sight of this scare boi. I do want to note that judging by the footage in the credits, they had a BLAST filming this, and I think that’s all that matters. 

    Video source: Boxoffice | HORROR | Full Movies

    The Unfamiliar: We start with a woman tied up as someone chants around her and black goo bubbles on the stove in a ceremony that Gwyneth Paltrow would probably charge $5,000 for. I also can’t tell you the last time I watched a movie that just STARTS. No context, no exposition, NADA. 

    Video source: Dark Matter Studios

    The Haunting of Hythe House: BRB, spiraling that this is what I sound like when I give bad reviews. It tries to pull a Hell House LLC where it bounces around timelines, but it’s nowhere near as smooth. 

    CW/TW: Hanging/self-harm.

    Video source: Horror Brains 

    The Haunting of Molly Bannister (aka Bannister DollHouse): The opening scene is VERY V/H/S. Unfortunately, this might be one of the worst movies I’ve ever seen. 

    Video source: Movie Chunks

    A Haunting in Texas (aka Silhouette): When I was in high school, I used to have an annual movie night for my birthday where we watched terrible horror movies. I also made my friends watch terrible horror movies year-round. This is ABSOLUTELY one I would’ve snagged from Blockbuster and made them watch. However, this is one that they would’ve been furious with me over, and I don’t understand the weird Skinamarink-esque scene. I GET IT, but it’s a choice. 

    Video source: BritFlicks

    Doll House: Parts of this movie are giving big “Total Eclipse of the Heart” music video vibes. The synth background music is also bitchin’. Sadly, those were the only two pros for me. 

    Video source: BritFlicks

    Dead Heading: This movie deserves a soapbox. Here goes. I have zero patience for people who work in a service industry and treat other people who work in the service industry poorly. You shouldn’t treat people who work in the service industry poorly PERIOD, but there’s a special place in hell for service industry people who treat other service industry people like garbage. Also, the cover is a total catfish. 

    Video source: MultiVisionnaire Pictures

    The Devil’s Fairground (aka Anna 2): It’s ALMOST at the level of a SyFy original (which is definitely a compliment in my book), but it barely misses the mark. This is apparently a sequel, and to be fair, I haven’t seen the first film, so my rating might be different if I had. 

    Video source: Movie Trailers Source

    The Unkindness of Ravens: I got tickled because the song on the DVD menu sounds like the song from TJ and Liz’s wedding in Gilmore Girls that Dave Allen sings. I absolutely respect the symbolism within this movie and how it represents the PTSD suffered by veterans. I think with some work, it could actually be wonderful.  

    Video source: New Trailer Buzz

    House of Salem: I just don’t have a lot to say about this one. It’s almost like watching a British soap opera at times. Like other movies on this list, it’s SO CLOSE to being a cult classic, if they did a few rewrites. They have all of the ingredients, but the recipe isn’t quite right. 

    Video source: Wild Eye Releasing 

    Rites of Passage: Man, it was such a treat to see the trailer for the first V/H/S movie on this DVD. Unfortunately, that was the height of my viewing experience. I can’t get behind a bunch of white dudes writing a movie about indigenous culture and all of the other microaggressions against minorities in this movie.* This might be the worst movie I’ve ever seen, and I’m not exaggerating.

    *I couldn’t find any information about any indigenous people being involved in this movie, so if there were, and I missed it, I apologize. 

    I also refuse to put the trailer for this movie in here. 

    Krampus: The Christmas Devil: I actually had high hopes for this one because the opening scene watches like the introduction to a YouTube video analysis. But alas, the first couple of minutes are the strongest of the film. 

    Video source: HorrorPreview