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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)

Hello, Movie Mavens! Welcome back to the B Movies Blog. Today, we’re popping Danny and Michael Philippou’s Talk to Me into the ol’ VCR. 

2023 has been kind to horror, I’ll tell ya what. After getting off to a rocky start (here’s looking at you, Skinamarink and Knock at the Cabin), 2023 is really starting to deliver some real bangers. Talk to Me is no exception. 

After being scarred by The VVitch, I was a little cynical going into Talk to Me. However, you can believe the hype on this one; it’s honestly hard to believe this is Danny and Michael Philippou’s film debut. 

Now, I’m going to keep this review as spoiler-free as possible, BUT, ironically, I recommend going into this movie with as little information as possible. If you want to watch the movie before reading my review, I’ll wait. 

Ready?

Good. 

For those unfamiliar with the premise, Talk to Me centers around Mia (Sophie Wilde) as she learns to cope with the unexpected death of her mother two years prior. After attending a party with a mysterious hand that acts as a conduit to the dead, Mia becomes obsessed with the feelings the hand gave her. Things grow even more complicated after her mother seemingly breaks through to her from the other side. 

Back in my day, we just had sleepovers where one girl inevitably made another girl cry. 

I know how generic this sounds, but you’ll thank me later. 

Before we dive into the long list of positives for Talk to Me, I’ll start with my only two critiques. 

First and foremost, there’s a scene near the beginning involving a mortally-wounded kangaroo. I’m a bleeding heart when it comes to animals, and I have been known to say that I love animals more than people on more than one occasion. I understand this scene exists to set up and mirror the ending of the film, but that doesn’t mean I have to be okay with it. Just a fair warning for all my fellow animal lovers out there.* Australian horror pulls no punches, so be aware going in.

*The only spoiler I’ll give is that Cookie the Bulldog comes out mostly unscathed, minus a makeout scene. And yes, you read that correctly. 

Yeah, they really have a hand-le on things. 

Secondly, I want to discuss the pacing. Now, I don’t necessarily think this is detrimental to the film AT ALL, but I do think it’s a little fast-paced. As an avid YouTube watcher, I think it tracks that the directors come from YouTube backgrounds. 

At times, it feels like watching something from Alex Bale or another horror ARG and/or analog horror series, but again, I don’t necessarily think that’s bad; it’s more of just something for the Philippou Bros to keep in mind if they continue filmmaking.

At the risk of becoming the quintessential dead mom girl, I fully understand where Mia is coming from. I miss KP every single day, and I know how much it hurts. But, “just one more” is never enough. If I had one last call with KP, I’d want another. I’d want another text. I’d want another visit. “Just one more” is never enough, and that’s what really gets Mia in the end. Have we learned nothing from Pet Sematary?

Also, these are some of the horniest spirits I’ve ever seen. I can honestly say a new insecurity has been unlocked by what the spirit possessing James reveals to Jade. YIKES. I’m also not sure how they were able to channel Quentin Tarantino for the bedroom scene, as he’s still among the living. IYKYK. 

Do y’all think this is what The Beatles meant?

With my luck, however, I’d be the ghost trapped in the bathroom stall because of how my stomach operates, and not be one of the horned-up spirits we see during the hand-holding scenes. I digress. 

From horrific glimpses into Hell (that seem to be a cross between Event Horizon and the shunting scene from Society) to demons dry-humping the carpet, Talk to Me is not only an exceptionally done horror movie, but it’s a great metaphor for both grief and addiction. 

Throughout the film, Mia grapples with the loss of her mother and gets high off of the hand, enabling her addiction. There’s one line in particular I want to call out. Sue (Miranda Otto, who, by the way, is incredible as always) tells Mia she “knows she’s done stuff before” (meaning drugs) when questioning Mia in the hospital, leading us to believe that Mia has struggled with addiction in the past. Earlier in the film, Sue makes a comment about Mia having smoked pot, but this call out seems different. This leads us to believe Mia might be trading one addiction for another. 

My friend Brooke called out the scene where Hayley and co are all taking turns with the hand, and I think she’s on to something. Brooke said our cast of characters seemed “euphoric,” and I’m inclined to agree. I know this scene is embedded within a horror movie, but it could have easily been nestled within Trainspotting or Requiem for a Dream. 

MFW a stretch turns into a leg cramp. 

There’s so much to unpack within Talk to Me, so I’m going to stop here. The Philippous deserve your money, and I don’t want to deter anyone from seeing the movie by diving in further. The themes of addiction, grief, and loneliness are incredibly well-executed, and I could spend hours going scene-by-scene. 

It also further proves my theory that YouTube really is the breeding ground for the next wave of horror. Mark my words. 

Well, friends, I’ll leave it here. In the meantime, and I shouldn’t have to say this, but if anyone you know claims they have an embalmed hand that allows you to communicate with the dead, recommend Cards Against Humanity instead. 

Here at A24, we pride ourselves on two things: bodies in the road and faces slamming into furniture. 

Hello, Movie Mavens! Welcome back to the B Movies Blog. Today, we’re popping Justin Simien’s Haunted Mansion into the ol’ VCR.

Okay, did I accidentally plan the most grief-heavy double feature and see both this and Talk to Me on the same day? Yes. And honestly, Haunted Mansion is the foil to Talk to Me. 

I won’t spoil the story for any of you, but there are two sides to the coin of grief, and Haunted Mansion takes a much healthier approach. I digress. 

This won’t be a long review, but I felt like Haunted Mansion deserved a dedicated review outside of Bite-Sized Sundays, as it was unexpectedly touching and made me tear up. 

Queen Amidala, I love your work! 

Grief is a hell of a thing, and it impacts all of us differently. The common factor is that at the end of the day, we all must learn to cope. Our hero, Ben Matthias (LaKeith Stanfield), must learn how to embrace life again after a devastating loss. Enter Gabbie (Rosario Dawson), her son Travis (Chase Dillion), Father Kent (Owen Wilson), Harriet (Tiffany Haddish), Bruce (Danny DeVito), and… 999 ghosts. Ben is ultimately put to the test and must decide whether to relive (or re-un-live the past) or move forward. Jamie Lee Curtis is there, too. 

Haunted Mansion is funny, charming, and touching, particularly in its explanation of “ghost winks.” Harriet, our loveable and eccentric medium, explains to Ben that if our loved ones are at peace and have fully passed on, they send us signs from the beyond called “ghost winks.” 

Spoiler: I bawled. 

Additionally, Dan Levy and Winona Ryder’s cameos truly steal the show, where Winona Ryder may or may not have alluded to being into BDSM (No, this isn’t a bit, but I’ve heard Stranger Things in my life 🥴)? 

I wonder if Jared Leto uses the same monologues from Haunted Mansion when trying to get people to join his cult.  

At its core, Haunted Mansion is a beautiful illustration of grief disguised as a gateway horror movie. Kids will love this movie, but it’ll be more impactful to adults. If you’ve ever lost a loved one, Ben’s plight will resonate with you. 

My only complaint with Haunted Mansion is that I wish there was more insight into the stories of the ghosts taking up residence within its walls, much like Thir13en Ghosts. Here’s hoping both eventually get a series, where the cast and crew involved are paid what they deserve 🤞

Welcome, foolish mortals. You’re in for one hell of a ride.

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

Well, friends, it’s officially my least favorite season. And, unfortunately, the one I was also born into. As the days grow longer, you’ll need more activities to fill your day… like watching a bunch of slashers. 

Before y’all come for me, I need you to listen. There are so many great movies that technically fall into this category; think about the ones set at summer camps, alone. So, I had to make an executive decision, and keep it at four. 

On that note, it’s time to grab your popsicles, crank up the AC, and beat the heat with these hot horrors: 

Summer of 84: Buzz, that ending monologue. WOOF.

Midsommar: Good for her.

Jaws: Fish(erman) are friends, not food.

I Know What You Did Last Summer: I’m hooked on this one.

I can fix him. 

Hello, Movie Mavens! Welcome back to the B Movies Blog. Today, we’re popping some of our favorite doll-related content into the ol’ VCR. 

In honor of Barbie, I wanted to give y’all four other doll-centric movie recommendations. Now, this is an eclectic mix, to say the least, but these picks should fill the Barbie Jeep-sized hole in your heart. Or, y’know, serve as some great conversation pieces.

Life-Size: Bride of Chucky for ages 9 and up. 

Bride of Chucky: I still don’t understand how the hair dye worked.

Halloween 2017 

Fun fact: A friend of mine walked into the Halloween party I was throwing and asked me where I was because he didn’t recognize me with blonde hair. 

M3GAN: I really want a movie where M3GAN fights Tiffany Valentine.

A Mom for Christmas (just go with it): I’m not speaking from experience, but I wouldn’t watch this while working the front desk during your freshman year of college because you’ll start crying, and people WON’T understand. (YouTube)

Hello, Movie Mavens! Welcome back to the B Movies Blog. Today, we’re popping some undead teen content into the ol’ VCR. 

One of the biggest “trends” in media right now involves teenage ghosts. Let me explain the formula. 

We get a glimpse into a teen’s life, where they’re either super popular or super unpopular. We’re presented with a conflict. There’s some sort of accident, and the teen dies, only to be paired with their popular or unpopular counterpart. 

The two usually strike up a friendship where the undead teen helps the living teen get popular, talk to their crush, start their musical career, you get the picture. The living teen then helps the dead teen move on to the afterlife. Scene. 

If you think I’m exaggerating about how popular this particular sub genre has become, I have four modern examples, one blast from the past, and an honorable mention to support my claim. 

With all of the particulars out of the way, we have some unfinished business to wrap up. 

Boo, Bitch 

Two “unpopular” (I’m using quotes because the “unpopular” teens tend to be the coolest people) besties decide to make the most of their senior year. However, after a fatal accident, they’ll have to make their mark before time runs out. I adore Lana Condor, and at its core, Boo, Bitch has a lot of unbeating heart. Plus, there’s a big, delightful twist to look forward to. 

Man, you couldn’t pay me to go back to high school.

School Spirits 

As the most recent addition on this list, School Spirits chooses to take a less comedic approach than the other media on this list. Think of it as a teenaged Twin Peaks and/or the first season of Riverdale (y’know, before Chad Michael Murray became a cult leader who died on a rocket). When Peyton List’s Maddie goes missing and wakes up amongst the ghosts of other teens who died from her high school, she works to solve her own mystery, with the help of her best friend… who is also the only person who can interact with her. 

I would see this band live. 

Darby and the Dead 

I can’t quite put my finger on it, but for some reason, Darby and the Dead gives me a similar vibe to Do Revenge. But, and I mean absolutely no offense, it’s not as “cool.” Darby and her mother are in an unfortunate accident where Darby is revived but her mother isn’t. After she returns to the land of the living, she discovers she can see ghosts and works to help resolve their unfinished business. Naturally, the most popular girl in school, and Darby’s ex-bestie, dies in a freak accident. The two rekindle their friendship and hijinks ensue. 

Ah yes, old Red Sea High, where students part to make room for someone post-makeover.

Julie and the Phantoms 

Julie and the Phantoms is best known for getting the chop from Netflix, despite high ratings. And honestly, I think it rules. Julie befriends a dead boy band, finds her own voice, and learns how to cope with the loss of her mother. This show absolutely has it all. I hate to give a spoiler up top, but I think y’all deserve the warning: Julie and the Phantom ends on a cliffhanger, so be prepared. 

Oh yeah, I would’ve had this J-14 poster on my ceiling. 

Susie Q 

Man, this movie is iconic. Susie Q earns its spot in this list for many reasons, but my personal favorite is that Amy Jo Johnson (as in THAT Amy Jo Johnson, as in the PINK POWER RANGER, Amy Jo Johnson) stars in it. Susie loses her life in a car crash in the 1950s, only to return to high school in the 1990s to befriend a teenager who just lost his dad. You guessed it, he’s the only one that can see her, and there’s a weird illusion to reincarnation at the end? Idk man, it was the 1990s and was one of those “DCOMS but not really” like H.E. Double Hockey Sticks. Roll with it. 

Where does “restless spirit” land in the list of high school cliches at the end of The Breakfast Club?

Honorable Mention 

Okay, I love this show, and I’ll fully admit this is just me throwing it in. Daybreak finds living teens fighting the undead and is shot like a mix of Resident Evil, Mad Max, and Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide. It’s darkly funny, and, like Julie and the Phantoms, only got one season from Daddy Netflix. Yes, there are a couple of unsavory phrases within the series, but overall, it’s an absolute delight. 

You know this casting call for this included “generic yet quirky attractive teenage boy.”

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

I already know I’m going to be dragged for some of the silly and specific things I was scared of as a kid. Listen. Imagine me exactly how I am now but a foot shorter and more scared of things. I’ve, at my core, always been a little eccentric, so just roll with it. 

That’s why names like Freddy Krueger and Michael Myers won’t appear on this list; to put it candidly, those bad boys didn’t scare me. No, no, friends. I was scared by the likes of a talking popsicle stick and voiceovers. Yes, you read that correctly. 

Now that we’re done revisiting my childhood, it’s time to confront my childhood demons. 

The puppets from the “Slime Time” episode of Angel 

Okay, listen. I watched Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Charmed, Angel, you name it. No other episodes of a show ever bothered me as a kid… except for this one. I can even remember KP coming and sitting on the edge of my bed until I confessed the episode scared me. I was weird about dolls, but dummies like Slappy from Goosebumps or other “scary” puppets didn’t phase me. To be fair, Slappy also didn’t put children into comas by sucking out the life out of them, either.  

The letter of the day is J for “Jumping the Shark.” 

Zeke the Plumber 

I think we can all agree on this one. As an adult, I fully appreciate the “Zeke the Plumber” episode of Salute Your Shorts. It’s a wonderful little piece of 90s horror, and I watch it every October. However, as a little bb watching reruns on Nickelodeon, it scared the piss out of me. I’ll let the mask speak for itself. 

Eat your heart out, Tim Robinson. 

Stick Stickly 

In my defense, I used to have a weird thing about disembodied voices (coming from the girl who now listens to 10-13 hours of podcasts a week). I also had a weird thing about characters who had voices but didn’t move their mouths. Enter Stick Stickly. I wasn’t afraid of Stick for long, and I grew to love him very much (in fact, I’m pretty sure he’s made my tattoo list). 

For a popsicle stick, he sure is a big softy. 

The Virus from “The Tale of the Renegade Virus” episode of Are You Afraid of the Dark?

I think this is another one we can all agree on. 

1. The Virus was horrifying. 
2. The Virus attached weird chips into your hands. 
3. This is truly what 1994 writers thought technological advances would look like. 

I know I already showed all of you this monstrosity in my introductory horror piece, but I’m throwing it in once again to make my point. 

I bet this guy smells like blood and Mountain Dew Kickstart. 

Hello, Movie Mavens! Welcome back to the B Movies Blog. Today, we’re popping Molly Gordon and Nick Lieberman’s Theater Camp into the ol’ VCR. 

Friends, this is another one of those “I’ll be honest” reviews as in “I’ll be honest that I didn’t think I would be doing a review” reviews. 

Theater Camp is one of the funniest movies I’ve seen this year. Period. 

Part Drop Dead Gorgeous, part Wet Hot American Summer, and part Waiting for Guffman, you’ll be belly laughing throughout the entire movie. 

Amos (Ben Platt) and Rebecca-Diane (Molly Gordon) serve us Sharpay and Ryan Evans without the familial relation and with liberal arts degrees (I went to a liberal arts college, so I promise that isn’t a dig — it’s just the truth). 

The real standouts for me, though, were Jimmy Tatro and Noah Galvin. Tatro plays Troy Rubinsky, the son of camp owner Joan (Amy Sedaris), who has zero understanding of the theater community, while Noah Galvin plays Glenn, the camp’s jack-of-all-trades, who might have more star quality than anyone gives him credit for. 

I realized one of my friends and I had this dynamic. In the theater. While we were sitting next to each other. And it wasn’t a fun realization. 

With that being said, I also don’t want to knock the performances of the supporting cast. With the likes of Nathan Lee Graham, Owen Thiele, Ayo Edebiri, and Caroline Aaron, you can’t go wrong. 

Theater Camp also has a lot of heart (I feel like I’ve been saying this lately, but it’s just true). It captures the essence of not only summer camp, but arts programs. 

I wasn’t in theater, but I was in band for six years. While I hated my hometown, and it definitely wasn’t all sunshine and roses, there’s an undeniable bond you make within fine arts, be it band, theater, or art. These programs are so meaningful to children, and I can tell you from personal experience that the things I learned from band are still ingrained within me.

I also want to use this review to mention, yet again, why the SAG-AFTRA strikes are so important. Without writers like Molly Gordon, Nick Liberman, Ben Platt, and Noah Galvin, Theater Camp wouldn’t have been as impactful as it was. 

I love that The Jabbawockeez aren’t afraid to play small venues. 

I’ll never undercut acting and how it brings words to life. But, read that last sentence again. Actors bring WORDS to life. Words that have been painstakingly written to deliver the perfect comedic beat or dramatic pause. 

I’m not just saying this as a writer myself, but without writers, your favorite content wouldn’t be as powerful as it is. And, I think Theater Camp is the perfect movie to illustrate my point. Please support these strikes so that writers can receive a living wage and basic benefits. They aren’t asking for anything outlandish, as some CEOs might be leading you to believe. I digress. 

It wouldn’t surprise me if Theater Camp started a bit of a mockumentary revival. As a big Christopher Guest fan, I wouldn’t be mad at it. And, selfishly, I’d love to see something done with marching band because there’s a lot of rich content to work from. 

In short, Theater Camp is a must see, and you’ll be laughing long past curtain call.

Hello, Movie Mavens! Welcome back to the B Movies Blog. Today, we’re popping Greta Gerwig’s Barbie into the ol’ VCR. 

In honor of Barbenheimer, I want to explain part of the reason why I don’t care for Christopher Nolan (I promise there’s a reason I’m talking about this). 

First and foremost, I’m just not a fan of his work (I’m going to spare y’all my famous disclaimer because I’m sure you know it by heart). Interstellar is one of my least favorite movies, and I’ve gone on the record multiple times describing him as Michael Bay with a film degree from NYU. However, my dislike of Christopher Nolan runs even deeper. 

See, as a woman who loves pop culture, I’ve had Christopher Nolan mansplained to me on multiple occasions. I’ve been told I just “don’t get it.” The funny thing is, I’ve always had mixed friend groups, and the men in my group have never ragged on other men for not liking Christopher Nolan. Weird. 

I may only celebrate the Barb part of Barbenheimer, but the memes are fire. 

That brings us to Barbie, which in my humble little female opinion (she said sarcastically), is one of the BEST movies I’ve seen all year. You heard me. 

Barbie is for any woman/nonbinary/femme presenting person who has ever been catcalled or told they were “too much” for having emotions, or told they were a “bitch” for standing up for themselves. 

And that’s exactly why extreme Christian and Conservative groups don’t want you watching it. I want to dispel all of the absolute bullshit they’re spewing and be straight (lol at me saying that) with you: 

THEY DON’T WANT YOU TO SEE BARBIE BECAUSE IT SHOWS HOW POWERFUL MARGINALIZED GROUPS CAN BE WHEN THEY BAND TOGETHER, SO THEY’RE TRYING TO TELL YOU IT’S PROPAGANDA. 

I said what I said. 

Forget the cup because I’m honestly drinking straight from the pitcher.

Also, it must be super upsetting to be portrayed as unintelligent himbos that are purely used as playthings and are second string to another group. 

That must be really hard for them to watch (again, she said sarcastically). I’m a queer, plus-sized, woman, so I wouldn’t know anything about that (again, again, she said sarcastically). I digress. 

Barbie is laugh-out-loud funny, and most importantly, I can’t tell you the last time I felt the sense of community I felt in that movie theater. To illustrate my point, the air conditioning went out in our theater (as a friendly reminder, I live in Texas) for the last 30-45 minutes of our showing, and no one left; we all just started fanning ourselves with our menus. 

I’m also surprised to say that Ryan Gosling is a real stand out. Gone is the quiet, smirking Ryan Gosling that took the world by storm back in the early to mid 2010s. This Ryan Gosling is funny, endearing, and unafraid to embrace the camp (or homoeroticism). 

Hey Girl, Barbie really shows off my other talents, so you can stop worshiping the Blue Valentine/Crazy, Stupid, Love./Drive Ryan Gosling of the past. 

Don’t get me wrong. Barbie still has Greta Gerwig’s fingerprints all over it, especially within its humor and pivotal scenes. But, it skews more Lady Bird than Francis Ha, for comparison. 

Additionally, Barbie isn’t just a pink paradise; it has real heart. Quite frankly, there were multiple scenes that made me tear up. I’ll give you one spoiler — I’m really glad Greta Gerwig fought for the bench scene. I think it adds another level to the film and really drives home the ending. 

Also, if you went to a liberal arts college and/or belong to any of the groups I previously mentioned, the guitar scene is a little *too* real. 

I just love Bo Burnham and Phoebe Bridgers together. 

Barbie exceeded my expectations in ways I couldn’t have imagined. It’s hysterical, touching, and reinforces a powerful message. I know I keep harping on this, but I can’t tell you the last time I felt that much community in a movie theater. 

Also, there’s a lot of meta commentary from The Narrator (I’ll leave their identity a secret) and several movie and pop culture references sprinkled throughout that movie lovers will truly appreciate, not to mention America Ferrera’s monologue that made me SNAP in the theater. 

Watching so many people walk into the theater in costumes and strangers complimenting each other gave me the boost of serotonin I didn’t know I needed. In short, Barbie reminded me why I love going to the movies and why movies are so tethered to my emotions. 

She really is everything. 

Hello, Movie Mavens! Welcome back to the B Movies Blog. Today, we’re popping Nick Antosca’s Channel Zero series into the ol’ VCR. 

As the spooky season draws ever closer, I want to highlight one of my favorite horror series of all time. If you haven’t watched Channel Zero, I can’t recommend it enough. It’s up there with Fear Itself for me, which deserves a piece in and of itself. 

For those out of the loop, Channel Zero is an anthology horror series, and each season tackles a different Creepypasta. And, to be totally honest, it’s the best visual representation of Creepypastas I’ve seen. 

While Channel Zero was short lived at four seasons, all four seasons are brilliant. From memory-eating fathers to sinister children’s shows, Channel Zero can quench a variety of your horror thirsts. 

I’m not only going to whet your appetite, but I’m going to rank the seasons in order of how much I enjoy them for added entertainment value. 

With all the context out of the way, let’s get started. 

No-End House (Season 2) 

No-End House is my absolute favorite season of Channel Zero by far. Don’t get me wrong, they’re all great. But, No-End House just has something extra. The cast is great (I think Amy Forsyth is criminally underrated), and the entire premise is heartbreaking and grotesque. 

Me when asking one of my dogs what they have in their mouth. 

Butcher’s Block (Season 3) 

Butcher’s Block is an extremely close second for me. I can’t emphasize enough how good the soundtrack for this season is. “Some Velvet Morning?” Like, COME ON. Additionally, the themes of mental illness and familial ties are so uniquely illustrated. It’s like Hereditary meets The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, if the Sawyer family came from old money. 

I remember the first time I shaved my legs, too. 

The Dream Door (Season 4) 

Man oh man, The Dream Door. First and foremost, there’s series favorite, Pretzel Jack, the imaginary friend with a murderous streak. Secondly, The Dream Door dabbles in the “Good for Her” horror subgenre, which I absolutely love. Thirdly, it’s like Don’t Look Under the Bed for grownups. 

When you finally get comfortable and try to reach the remote across the room.

Candle Cove (Season 1)

Now, Candle Cove is the weakest season of Channel Zero in my opinion. Kris Straub’s story is just really hard to bring to life. For me, Straub is similar to the Stephen King of analog horror; the stories and videos he makes don’t work as well in cinema because so much is left to the imagination. Plus, I think Paul Schneider was a weird casting choice. All this aside, the series is so strong overall that the “weakest” season is still really enjoyable. 

I can’t say anything to prepare you for the noise this toothy boy makes.

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

Much like my podcast feed, I’m sure you all find yourself wondering which YouTube channels I subscribe to. Well, friends, consider this your lucky day! We’re going to go through some of my favorite YouTube channels (yes, there are even more that didn’t make the list). 

Now, here’s my little disclaimer. I’m relatively new to the YouTube scene, so please don’t come for me if there’s drama I don’t know about. I try to research everyone THOROUGHLY, but sometimes things just slip through the cracks, and I sincerely apologize. 

For example, the other day I was looking up a channel I casually watch, and I found drama from six years ago that I had no idea about. I just started regularly watching YouTube channels when I was in lockdown in March 2020, so I’m still catching up on a lot of things. 

Additionally, we’re going to break everything down by category a la my podcast piece, so you can pick your poison. A lot of these channels also fit into multiple categories, aka a lot of Hopescope’s videos wind up being funny because she tries goofy products, etc… Again, pick your poison. 

With all of the particulars out of the way, don’t forget to turn on notifications and hit that subscribe button. 

Comedy 

Brittany Broski

Sarah Schauer

The Try Guys

Smosh 

Smosh Pit

Jaime French

Kallmekris

Makeup 

(I feel like Nick would write a shady caption about me putting Trixie here) 

Trixie Mattel

Horror/spooky

Nexpo 

Loey Lane

Kylie

Baz

Drama/commentary 

VangelinaSkov

Video games

(I don’t like to play video games, but I love watching them) 

Jacksepticeye

Smosh Games

True crime 

Bailey Sarian

Food

Mythical Kitchen

Tyler Williams

Miscellaneous

Anthony Padilla

Watcher

Hopescope 

Safiya Nygaard