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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 Charlie Brooker’s series, Black Mirror, into the ol’ VCR. 

Well, friends, the time has finally come. We FINALLY have new episodes of Black Mirror. 

I definitely think this season was worth the wait, BUT I do have some strong feelings about the premise of Black Mirror. The original idea behind the series was to examine the dystopian dangers of technology. And, for a while, Black Mirror lived within the confines of technological terrors. 

However, it’s clear with the new season that Charlie Brooker is wanting to make a horror series outside of Black Mirror. NETFLIX, GIVE THIS MAN A HORROR SHOW. You can keep the Black Mirror name if you absolutely must, but take out the technological angle. On the flip side, please keep all of the Easter eggs for other episodes (pay close attention to the other nominees announced in Loch Henry). 

I think Charlie Brooker and Co could make a wonderful show like Fear Itself or American Horror Stories. This season almost watches like a proof of concept. Since Mike Flanagan has moved to Prime, let’s bring on Charlie Brooker for horror content. Black Mirror has always been horror, if not horror adjacent, so why not take the plunge into straight horror and/or horror comedy?

Now that I’m on my soapbox, let’s get into the episodes themselves in order of my definitive ranking. 

Demon 79 

This is not only my favorite episode of the season, but it’s in my top five of the entire series. It’s an incredibly well done horror/comedy that serves as an homage to the horror of the 1970s. My prediction is that we’ll also see listens of Boney M’s “Rasputin” spike like we saw for Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill” when Stranger Things 4 premiered. Chuck, I have no notes.

This is the first caption where I can say, “Man, I love Boney M,’ without being sarcastic. 

Beyond the Sea 

Two things up top: 1) Aaron Paul is one hell of an actor and 2) Josh Hartnett can still get it. This episode kept me guessing until the last few minutes, and I’m known for my annoying ability to see twists coming from a mile away. The remnants of old Black Mirror are present, but again, the technology isn’t the focal point. Also, the last scene of this episode is *chef’s kiss*. 

I’ll admit that I said, “Mr. White” after several of Aaron Paul’s lines to make myself laugh. 

Joan Is Awful 

Joan Is Awful is the obligatory “funny” episode of the season, and it’s the most Black Mirror episode of the season. Annie Murphy really shows off her acting chops, and Salma Hayek’s self-reports don’t come across as forced or cruel. Additionally, I never thought I would ever hear Salma talk about her asshole. It’s funny and silly and meta, so we all know I enjoyed it. 

I blame Zoey Deutch’s movie, Not Okay, for bringing back the chunky highlights I definitely had in the sixth grade. 

Loch Henry 

Okay, let’s talk about Loch Henry. Personally, I feel like they wanted to riff on the true crime genre but didn’t know exactly how to stick the landing. Contrary to Beyond the Sea, I saw the twist coming early into the episode, and the “technology” being video tapes and/or streaming services is a loose connection at best. I’ll give them props for the fake intro, though, because it’s absolutely how Netflix would frame the content in a true crime miniseries. 

The real mystery here is what happened to the plot. 

Mazey Day 

Now, my sister and I heavily disagree on this episode. I think it’s purposely framed as a mid-to-early aughts horror movie, but I can also see how the episode watches a bit lazy and plays out an old trope. However, I think Mazey Day is the strongest case for my theory that Charlie Brooker wants to go full horror. This episode reminded me SO MUCH of Fear Itself, it’s not even funny. I don’t think the episode is necessarily bad, but I do think it’s the weakest out of the bunch, especially when it’s compared to heavy-hitters like Beyond the Sea and Demon 79. 

This photo is how I feel when I’m walking down the street with headphones in. 

Black Mirror is now streaming on Netflix.

Hello, Movie Mavens! Welcome back to the B Movies Blog. Today, we’re popping Gabriel Bier Gislason’s Attachment into the ol’ VCR. 

I’ll openly admit that I’ve never been in a serious relationship. I’ve had little flings, crushes, the works, but I have yet to find my Mrs./Mr./Mx. And Attachment proves I haven’t found the one. 

You see, I’m a rather independent individual, and I haven’t found someone who I’m willing to live with, let alone battle a demon for. However, for Leah and Maja, that’s not the case. 

Attachment starts as every good horror movie does — with a nice little meet cute. Leah is an American tourist, and Maja is a Danish actor starring in a children’s TV show. One thing leads to another, and the two are soon smitten. 

It turns out Mother truly does know best. 

When Leah suffers a medical crisis, Maja decides to accompany her back to New York. It’s here that Maja learns Leah’s affliction might not be physical after all. 

Attachment could have been an ill-thought out play on the lesbian UHaul joke. Fortunately for us, it’s much more. Attachment is about relationships, both romantic and mother/daughter, and the sacrifices we make for those we love. Maja and Leah’s relationship isn’t exploited; it’s simply a story about two people in a relationship…and one happens to have a demonic entity vying for their soul. 

I went into Attachment with low expectations (again, I’ve been hurt before by dead lesbian syndrome, over the top LGBTQIA+ tropes, etc…), and I came out really impressed. I think it’s exceptionally well-done, and I was satisfied from opening to closing credits. I also haven’t seen many horror movies rooted in Jewish lore, but this is one of the best entries in the subgenre I’ve seen by far. 

“Is now the time to ask who did your stained glass windows?”

Love may allegedly mean never having to say sorry, but it does mean sometimes having to say, “Hey, babe, we need to do something about your possession.”* 

* Note: This isn’t a real quote from the movie, but it could be. 

Attachment is now streaming on Shudder.

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

I love cartoons. Seriously. I’m a little animation fiend. I think it’s easy to write off cartoons because of the medium. But, some of the cartoons from my childhood, and some of the cartoons I watch in adulthood, have more inclusion and better storytelling than their live action counterparts. Additionally, animation gives a creator more flexibility to share their narratives, as cartoons don’t have the same confines and restrictions as live action shows. 

All this to say, I love cartoons. Several of my tattoos even pay homage to the cartoons that raised me (and there are plans for several more, trust me), as well as the cartoons that came around a bit later on in my life. 

There’s no way I can include every single cartoon I loved as a kid; I was fortunate to grow up in the golden age of Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, Disney, etc… So I’ve chosen the cartoons I still revisit to this very day. The same goes for the cartoons I’ve found in the past few years. 

I’m going to divide things up a smidge to keep “old” and “new” separate, but my love of these cartoons remains equal across the categories.  

Alrighty, friends, let’s hop to it. 

The Cartoons That Raised Me 

As I said earlier, I’m extremely lucky to have grown up in the era of cartoons that I did. I was, for lack of a better term, an interesting child, and all of the cartoons I watched only fueled my weirdness.

As Told By Ginger – First and foremost, Ginger was a writer, and I’ve been writing ever since I got a Barbie journal in Kindergarten. Also, As Told By Ginger showed the kind of peeps I was hanging out with and paralleled a lot of issues I faced. I also have a tattoo of Macie a la the talent show episode where she dresses up as The Little Seal Girl. 

Pepper Ann – Similarly to As Told By Ginger, Pepper Ann had these delusions of grandeur that I could relate to. I’ve always been a daydreamer (I think it goes hand-in-hand with the writer in me), and I also related to Pepper Ann’s plight of always wanting just a little bit more. I don’t have a Pepper Ann tattoo yet, but I can assure you that she’s on the list. 

Daria – I feel like this one is probably one of the most obvious. I’ve been compared to Jane Lane on multiple occasions (including comparisons from people other than myself). Daria, like most of the shows on this list, could never be replicated, and my god, do I understand wanting to break out of the confines of a small town. And yes, I do have a Jane Lane tattoo. 

Yeah, I think Jane is also the kind of girl who would have a ceramic fish plate she affectionately named Lance Bass hanging above the doorway of her kitchen. 

Space Ghost: Coast to Coast – Space Ghost: Coast to Coast and Daria are both unique in that not only are they two of my favorite cartoons, but they’re two of my favorite shows of all time. Space Ghost: Coast to Coast shaped Adult Swim as we know it, and I maintain that it’s one of the funniest shows of all time. I don’t have Tad Ghostal tattooed quite yet, but he’s also in the works. 

Doug – Sir Douglas Funnie and I go way back. I was even Quailman for Boo Bowl, aka I performed an entire high school marching band halftime show with underwear on the outside of khaki shorts. Like Pepper Ann, Doug had all of these big dreams, and like Ginger, he wrote about everything and everything in his life. It seems as though I have a type. 

Tiny Toons – I loved Tiny Toons, but there are two particular related properties that shaped me: Tiny Toons’ Night Ghoulery and the music video episodes, “Toon TV” and “Tiny Toon Music Television.” The grip these specials had over me. I’m a sucker for a good parody and a good reference, and these are *chef’s kiss*. 

I tried to teach myself to be ambidextrous because Doug was left-handed.

Hey Arnold! – Hey Arnold! is another prime example of lightning in a bottle. I don’t think it would land today in the same way it did back in the late 90s/early 00s. Hey Arnold! is one of those shows that I can pop on for background noise, or whenever I don’t know what to watch, and still have a great time. 

Kim Possible – My text tone is the Kimmunicator notification sound, and I have no shame in my heart. Kim Possible had several strong, female characters, and that’s what drew me in. Also, my massive crush on Will Friedle didn’t hurt. Kim Possible is like an animated version of Buffy, the Vampire Slayer, and I couldn’t get enough (especially the horror episode where they revisit Ron’s childhood summer camp).  

King of the Hill – I know this might seem like a weird entry, but King of the Hill was one of the few shows my entire family agreed on, so we watched it together. As an adult, I still constantly quote and/or reference it. I think it’s one of the funniest shows of all time, and it’s a little too close to home because I grew up in small town Texas. 

The Powerpuff Girls – I’ll be 31 soon, and I still watch The Powerpuff Girls’ Christmas special every single Christmas Eve. I was OBSESSED with the Powerpuff Girls. I had all of the playsets, the CD, you name it. 

RIP Brittany Murphy. 

The Cartoons That Found Me 

Note: I have plans to get tattoos of characters from all of these shows. 

Gravity Falls – I first watched Gravity Falls back in college, but I didn’t fully appreciate it until the pandemic started. I was in lockdown for three weeks, and I rewatched Gravity Falls at least twice (the pandemic is also how I got into YouTube, but that’s a story for another piece). This show is so very special to me, and Mabel Pines is truly an icon. 

Steven Universe – I also found Steven Universe at the beginning of the pandemic, and boy howdy, the way this show made me sob. I binged every piece of Steven Universe content I could, and when I reached the end, I sat in silence for several minutes. I had so many things on my plate that I cried BIG tears when Steven turned into a monster as a direct result of his mental health. If you haven’t seen Steven Universe, start watching it immediately. 

How I look sending work emails from my couch. 

The Owl House – A friend and I put on The Owl House to kill some time, and I was completely enamored. It’s extremely LGBTQIA+ inclusive, and it’s also made me sob on more than one occasion (honestly, every cartoon in this section has). It’s a travesty that this and Dead End: Paranormal Park were both canceled because the representation they gave was extremely important, especially with the current state of affairs. 

Dead End: Paranormal Park – Whenever anyone asks me for a show recommendation, I’ll always throw out Dead End: Paranormal Park. I already wrote an entire piece about this show, so I won’t gush too hard about it. But, you should absolutely watch both seasons as soon as possible. 

We Bare Bears – If you want to talk about tears, WOOF. We Bare Bears is wonderful, but get ready to cry some big, ugly tears, particularly in the flashbacks. I own a stuffed set of Grizz, Panda, and Ice Bear that currently reside in my living room. And yes, they’re designed to stack. 

Mfw I knew I was right the entire time and someone finally acknowledged they were wrong.

Streaming Cheat Sheet 

I thought it was a little jarring to throw streamers into the listicle itself, so I’ve created a handy dandy list that includes where you can stream all of the cartoons I mentioned. 

As Told By Ginger – Paramount+

Pepper Ann – Disney+

Daria – Paramount+ 

Space Ghost: Coast to Coast – Max 

Doug – Paramount+

Tiny Toons – Available to rent through VOD 

Hey Arnold! – Paramount+ 

Kim Possible – Disney+

King of the Hill – Hulu

The Powerpuff Girls – Max

Gravity Falls – Disney+, Hulu 

Stephen Universe – Max 

The Owl House – Disney+

Dead End: Paranormal Park – Netflix 

We Bare Bears – Max 

Hello, Movie Mavens! Welcome back to the B Movies Blog. Today, we’re popping all things Boulet Brothers into the ol’ VCR. 

Drag. Filth. Horror. Glamour. 

These four little words have become synonymous with a new wave of drag performances. These four little words have become a battle cry for the unconventional, the unfamiliar, and the (delightfully) unnerving. These four little words represent the empire and the weirdly wonderful world of Dracmorda and Swanthula Boulet, otherwise known as the Boulet Brothers.*

*Note: They aren’t brothers, but are partners. Don’t be gross. 

The Boulet Brothers were performing and hosting long before Dragula became a reality competition show. In fact, the duo has been giving a platform to alternative drag performances for years, if not decades. However, Shudder (and AMC by default) has finally given the Boulet Brothers the audience they’ve always deserved. 

Mothers. 

The first season of Dragula premiered all the way back in 2016. But, unfortunately, the Boulet Brothers didn’t hit my radar until circa 2019 when Austin’s own Louisianna Purchase appeared on season three. I was on my usual bus ride home when I saw Louisianna’s Instagram post announcing that season three of Dragula was on Netflix. 

To no one’s surprise, I spent the remainder of my bus ride and walk home Googling the Boulet Brothers, Dragula, and everything adjacent. I proceeded to stay up until an ungodly hour binging the third season, and was downright gleeful when I found out the first and second seasons were also available on YouTube and Netflix, respectively. 

After burning my way through all three seasons of Dragula, I recommended it to every single person I could. I’ve always followed certain queens from Drag Race, but I fell off after the first couple of seasons. Dragula was something unique and different and gave a voice to artists who are so often overlooked because they don’t fit the pageant queen mold. I was also working at a coffee chain and was absolutely miserable, and the Boulets gave me solace. 

Obsessed was, and still is, an understatement. 

How I think I look in the Halloween aisle at Walmart. 

Then, in 2020, I went home to stay with KP after her cancer diagnosis, and it became one of the absolute worst years of my life (not because of KP, but because of multiple other factors, including my grandmother who makes Margaret White look like a good time). Lo and behold, the Boulet Brothers were there, yet again, with Dragula: Resurrection.

Now, let’s fast-forward to 2021. KP came to visit me at my apartment, and I was rewatching Dragula during a bad mental health weekend. And, in surprise to no one, she LOVED it; we actually started the entire series over during her stay… and finished it all. 

We even had to pause an episode of season two when Biqtch Puddin talks about her relationship with her father because KP couldn’t fathom parents disowning their children; she also took this opportunity to remind me that she loved me for who I am, and my sexuality, in no way, made her love me less. 

Yes, we both cried, too. 

My sleep paralysis demons could never. 

I walked KP through how to use Shudder on her Roku at home, and we watched all of season four together. Sadly, it would be the last piece of Boulet Brothers content we’d ever get to watch together, as she passed away the following summer. 

Fast forward to April of 2023. Two pivotal things happened: 1) The Boulet Brothers released The Boulet Brothers’ Halfway to Halloween TV Special on April 25 and 2) I attended the Boulet Brothers’ Titans tour on April 26. 

As I previously mentioned, my mother passed away in the summer of 2022 after a two-year battle with cancer (you can read more about it in another piece I did). This means we’re rapidly approaching the first anniversary of her death on July 4. 

Me starring in my extremely problematic 4th grade play on Texas History. 

It sounds extremely cliched, but words can’t express how much I miss KP. It’s a pain worse than any other physical or emotional sensation I’ve ever felt. The closer we get to the anniversary of her death, the more I wish time would freeze at 11:59PM on July 3. 

However, the Boulet Brothers were there, yet again, with a special KP would have LOVED and a show that took me to church. I felt the closest to my mother I’ve felt since she died. I know she was there at the Paramount with me, and I know she would’ve been just as mesmerized  by Victoria Elizabeth Black’s performance as I was… and not just because Victoria Elizabeth Black is her favorite. 

The Boulet Brothers have not only crafted a safe space for the LGBTQIA+ community, but they’ve created an entirely new area to celebrate drag artists. It’s a space where queer, horror lovin’ gals like me have all their boxes checked and feel totally at home. It’s also a space where I can remember my mother in a unique way she would’ve loved. 

Whether it be through content or live shows, the Boulet Brothers continue to remind me of how lucky I was to have the accepting mother I did. As well as to never wear Club Kid shoes. 

Me responding “No” when my friend asks if I’m dressing cute today. 

All four seasons of The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula, The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula Titans, The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula: Resurrection, and The Boulet Brothers’ Halfway to Halloween TV Special are all now streaming on Shudder and AMC+. 

You can also find their podcast, Creatures of the Night, wherever you listen.

Hello, Movie Mavens! Welcome back to the B Movies Blog. Today, we’re popping Rob Savage’s The Boogeyman into the ol’ VCR. 

Everyone has their Stephen King book. You know what I mean. It’s the one Stephen King novel or collection that sticks with you. It’ll randomly pop into your mind and give you the chills. For me, it’s Night Shift. I read it as a teenager, and it’s stuck with me ever since. 

Needless to say, I was nervous about The Boogeyman because this story was one that really bothered me. Friends, I am happy to report that I was pleasantly surprised. And, with the exception of one cheesy scene at the end, I think we have a winner. 

I think The Boogeyman works because it isn’t a direct adaptation, nor does it try to stray too far from the source material. The struggle with bringing Stephen King to film is real. I’ve seen really good adaptations, and I’ve seen some real stinkers. 

You see, Doc, when I was a young boy, my father took me into the city. 

The genius of The Boogeyman is that it uses the short story as a catalyst and then expands upon the source material. This might be the exact reason critics will source for hating it, but for me, it worked. 

As a card-carrying member of the Dead Mom Club, I felt Sadie’s (Sophie Thatcher) plight. I’m fortunate to have the most supportive friends a girl could possibly ask for, but friends of my grandmother/people I’m not close to sure did take some liberties on what they thought was appropriate to say. 

Additionally, I loved the parallels to grief. The boogeyman initially manifests as the shadow figure you see out of the corner of your eye and slowly reveals itself until we start to see the monster as it is. Grief creeps up on you when you least expect it, as does the boogeyman. Grief is also fed through denial. 

The Boulet Brothers discussed The Boogeyman with David Dastmalchian on their most recent episode of Creatures of the Night and said the movie doesn’t feel like PG-13 horror, and I highly agree. It feels more like The Skeleton Key where it could easily be R, but they avoided language and sex to cast the net for a wider audience. One scene in particular even had my friend Brooke and I squirming a bit, and we’re horror pros. 

Pictured: Chris Messina looking at his agent after realizing how much content he was booked for this year. 

Now, there is one cheesy scene in the last 10-15 minutes, and it briefly took me out of the movie. I understand that in grief, you search for signs that don’t seem to exist, and I think it would’ve been more powerful to have left something up to interpretation. Once you watch it, you’ll see what I mean. 

Overall, I think The Boogeyman is a strong film, and if you’re a fan of The Babadook, It Follows, and/or Smile, you’ll really dig it. Also, keep your eyes peeled for a delightful reference/ connection to another Rob Savage film. 

So, dear readers, go forth and watch Rob Savage’s latest. Just leave some lights on for when you get back.

Hello, Movie Mavens! Welcome back to the B Movies Blog. Today, we’re popping Alex Bale’s Pizza Time Pizza ARG into the ol’ VCR. 

Alright, we all know what I’m about to say: I love me a good horror ARG. I’d seen the first video in the Pizza Time Pizza series a while back, but I didn’t pursue it further. However, now that I’m knee-deep in Alex’s other ARG, DON’T FEED THE MUSE, and Baz’s YouTube backlog, I’ve taken a bite out of Pizza Time Pizza. And I have to say, it tastes delicious. 

For those unfamiliar with Pizza Time Pizza, it’s an ARG from about five years ago told throughout 15 videos (including a video dissing Inside A Mind). At first glance, Pizza Time Pizza appears to be a run-of-the-mill cheap pizza joint…until you start reading the fine print. Throughout the first commercial, the fine print seems to hide something a bit more sinister. 

YUP, NOTHING TO SEE HERE.

Additionally, the testimonies seem a bit off, especially for an average pizza place with nothing to hide. In true Alex Bale fashion, the videos don’t just contain commercials, but rather other scenes to present and progress the narrative. 

As it turns out, Pizza Time Pizza is actually a Heaven’s Gate-esque cult, responsible for the disappearance of several locals. But who is running the cult? Who is the Pizza Man? Is the driving force behind this cult even human?

Well, friends, you’ll have to watch to find out (the amount of Little Caesars and Domino’s ads YouTube gave me while watching this series was both hilarious and concerning, so brace yourselves).

This video is simultaneously one of the creepiest and my favorite. 

If you aren’t familiar with Pizza Time Pizza, DON’T FEED THE MUSE, or any of Alex Bale’s other works, I highly recommend going down the YouTube rabbit hole. Alex’s content is some of the most entertaining, detailed, and all-around YouTube horror content out there. His storytelling is extremely unique, and his ability to not only create content to tell a story, but to weave an entire world around the content as well *chef’s kiss*. 

So, dear readers, spend a couple hours and go through the Pizza Time Pizza saga. Just, y’know, maybe order some ‘za from somewhere else.

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

Let’s get personal for a minute, friends. We all know I have a very specific writing style and very unique voice. I can’t help it; it’s just how I am as a person. For years, I’ve struggled with rejection. In fact, I was even rejected by Rotten Tomatoes last year because of my voice. 

However, I’ve really come into my own as a writer over the years. And, it’s thanks to creators like Heidi and AJ. 

AJ’s account first hit my radar as I was scrolling through Instagram one night. Their short film that depicts Scream directed by Wes Anderson was recommended to me between posts, and I was immediately obsessed. You can not only see but feel the fun these two have collaborating together, and I really think it speaks to the power of friendship. 

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They remind me of all the silly fake horror movies I would make with my friends throughout high school, but, y’know, good. 

AJ and Heidi’s collaborative and individual content is simply brilliant and innovative. (Not to mention they’re some of the nicest humans I’ve ever interacted with). 

The horror space, and honestly, the pop culture space as a whole, has so often been dominated and gate kept by male writers and creators. The good news is, creators like Heidi and AJ are paving the way for the future of horror creators. 

I’ve been feeling particularly inspired lately because of their masterfully crafted content. Additionally, it makes me not feel as alone within the horror space because of my voice. The future of horror and content creators is diverse. It’s female and non-binary and LQBTQIA+ and BIPOC. 

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It’s not just cis, straight, white men blogging from their basement anymore (no offense if you’re decent and those things). It’s colorful and unique and funny. It doesn’t have to be a straight-forward review, nor does it have to be a traditional homage. You can blend genres and references. 

Horror has always represented a nice group of misfits and outcasts looking for a place to belong, and I think we sometimes forget the genre’s roots. Horror is for everyone, not one specific group. 

Remembering that and continuing to support all of our favorite horror directors and content creators is how horror has been able to thrive the past few years. We still have a long way to go, but I can’t think of a time when we’ve had the amount of horror content we have now. 

Now, don’t get it twisted. I’m not here to say I’m one of the voices creating a space for others. I just like writing about pop culture. But, I’m also not going to stop writing in my particular voice. And none of you should either. 

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If you’ve ever been told your style isn’t “a fit” or “isn’t polished,” keep writing. Keep creating. Keep making content. Creators like Heidi and AJ are showing the world their unique voices, so show the world yours. 

Y’know, as long as you aren’t spewing hateful rhetoric. We don’t take kindly to that around these parts. 

Follow AJ at @AJTheIllustrator on Instagram and Heidi @heidimaetrix on Instagram to support their content.

Hello, Movie Mavens! Welcome back to the B Movies Blog. Today, we’re popping Alex Bale’s The Muse ARG into the ol’ VCR. 

ARGs. We know them. We love them. And I have yet another horror ARG to submit for  approval to the Midnight Society. 

I started watching Baz’s channel a few weeks ago, and I’ve been slowly working my way through the backlog. Lo and behold, I found a playlist* Baz created covering The Muse ARG, and to no one’s surprise, I’m obsessed. Created by Alex Bale, who you might know from the Pizza Time Pizza (which could be a piece in and of itself), The Muse ARG spans across websites and YouTube channels alike. 

*I recommend watching the videos in Baz’s playlist in this order: 3, 2, 1, 4, 5, 6, 7 

Now, I love this ARG for a couple of reasons. First and foremost, we know I’m a sucker for meta commentary, especially meta commentary about the creative process. Secondly, I love this new wave of horror we’ve seen from the likes of Liminal Land, and analog horror series like Gemini Home Entertainment, and this ARG is brilliant. 

The ARG started in clips throughout Alex Bale’s YouTube series about Spongebob conspiracy theories. Nestled in the beginning and end of each video were pieces of a larger story. As it turns out, Alex has some sort of Lovecraftan monstrosity living in his basement feeding him scripts for each video. That, in and of itself, makes for a great horror series. But friends, it doesn’t stop here. 

Some of these clips include another “YouTuber” known as The Cynical Critic, who harshly critiques popular and/or beloved films, including one of Alex Bale’s own shorts. But wait, there’s MORE. 

In addition to his own YouTube channel and the fabricated Cynical Critic channel, there’s yet another channel in the mix, this place is not happy. So, what’s our throughline? 

Well friends, everything ties back to Happy Meat Farms. On the outside, Happy Meat Farms appears to be an organic and humane facility for animals to be raised for human consumption… until you realize how sinister this organization really is. 

We’re talking aliens. We’re talking grotesque human and animal experimentation. We’re talking body snatchers. The whole nine yards. 

And don’t even get me started on MOTHER. 

The finale of The Muse ARG, DON’T FEED THE MUSE III, has started filming and is set to release later this year, so you have time to go through all of the channels and websites yourself. Or, if you’re like me, you have time to go through all of Baz’s videos on The Muse ARG to prepare for the end. Also, Alex Bale shared a Google doc with Baz that he linked in the description box of one of his videos with all of the passwords and information you need to follow the ARG. 

If you’re into creative horror series and ARGs, The Muse ARG is for you. Alex Bale deserves endless praise for his work, and you should spend a Sunday afternoon diving into this world like I did. I promise you won’t regret it, and MOTHER will be pleased.

Hello, Movie Mavens! Welcome back to the B Movies Blog. Today, we’re popping the shows I think you should be watching into the ol’ VCR. 

I started a series at Hyperreal called Stream Queen where I go through streaming services and list all of the best horror and horror-adjacent offerings available. After a little hiatus, Stream Queen is back, and this time, I’m sharing some of my favorite shows currently streaming. 

The only difference between a regular Stream Queen piece and this one being, the captions are going to be serious instead of jokes. Although most of these are comedies, I don’t feel great popping off some quips about the subject matter. We’ll be back to our regularly scheduled jokes in the next one! Without further ado, let’s get into the shows you should be watching. 

Note: Yes, I love Yellowjackets, Barry, etc…, but I want to focus on shows I don’t think are getting the attention they should. 

Kathryn Hayn as Clare Pierce in Tiny Beautiful Things 

Somebody Somewhere: Following the death of her sister, Sam (Bridget Everett) reconnects with a member of her high school choir, Joel (Jeff Hiller), to rediscover herself and where she truly belongs. (HBO Max) 

I Love That For You: After landing her dream gig at a home-shopping network, childhood leukemia survivor, Joanna (Vanessa Bayer), is willing to do whatever it takes to keep her job…including lying about her cancer returning. (SHOWTIME) 

Single Drunk Female: Sam (Sofia Black-D’Elia) begins her journey to sobriety after hitting rock bottom with the help of her childhood friends and sponsor. (Hulu) 

Poker Face: Natasha Lyonne stars as Charlie Cale, a drifter with the ability to tell when anyone is lying, who finds herself on the run, as well as solving murders along the way. (Peacock)

Mrs. Davis: In a world influenced by an AI affectionally referred to as Mrs. Davis, Sister Simone (Betty Gilpin) embarks on a seemingly impossible quest with an invaluable reward. (Peacock)

Vanessa Bayer as Joanna Gold in I Love That For You

Up Here: Based on the musical of the same name, Lindsay (Mae Whitman) and Miguel (Carlos Valdes) find out how hard adulthood and relationships can be, especially when your inner voices just won’t shut up. (Hulu) 

Extraordinary: (Disclaimer – a couple of the jokes in the series aren’t PC) Jen struggles to come to terms with being one of the only people in the world left without a superpower. I promise it’s so much better than I’m making it sound. (Hulu)

Am I Being Unreasonable?: After the death of her lover, Celeste tries to navigate marriage and motherhood while recovering memories of the trauma and befriending the new mom in town. (Hulu)

Unprisoned: When Paige’s (Kerry Washington) dad is released from prison, Edwin (Delroy Lindo) works to make up for the sins of his past and help his daughter and grandson. (Hulu) 

Tiny Beautiful Things: Clare’s (Kathryn Hahn) life seems to be totally out of control, until she begins writing a popular advice column and revisiting her past to work towards a better future. (Hulu) 

Shrinking: Following the sudden death of his wife, Jimmy tries to mend his relationships and tries a new approach with his patients. (Apple TV+)

Máiréad Tyers as Jen in Extraordinary