Straight Chilling: Horror Movie Review (2026)

#540 – Weapons (2025)

Released on 08/13/2025

When all but one child from the same class mysteriously vanish on the same night at the exact same time, a community is left wondering who or what is behind their disappearance.

On this week's episode…

Join the crew as we discuss Julia Garner, Josh Brolin, and Zach Cregger's sophomore feature film, Weapons (2025).

Show Notes:

Housekeeping (4:17)

Back of the Box/Recommendations (8:50)

Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (12:25)

Rotten Tomatoes (77:20)

Trivia (88:33)

Cooter of the Week (90:52)

What We've Been Watching (1:40:15)

Hotline Scream: (1:51:30)

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#539 – Chronicle (2012)

Released on 08/06/2025

Three high school friends gain superpowers after making an incredible discovery underground. Soon they find their lives spinning out of control and their bond tested as they embrace their darker side.

On this week's episode…

Join the crew as we discuss found footage horror movies, super villain origins, and the surprise hit film, Chronicle (2012).

Show Notes:

Housekeeping (4:05)

Back of the Box/Recommendations (12:10)

Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (18:55)

Rotten Tomatoes (66:50)

Trivia (76:00)

Cooter of the Week (83:35)

What We've Been Watching (91:35)

Hotline Scream: (97:50)

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#538 – Kwaidan (1964)

Released on 07/30/2025

This movie features four ancient Japanese folktales with supernatural themes. All segments are based on stories collected and translated by Lafcadio Hearn in various books from the early 20^th century.

On this week's episode…

Join the crew as we discuss Japanese ghosts, ancient Samurai battles, and cursed tea in Masaki Kobayashi's, Kwaidan (1964).

Show Notes:

Housekeeping (3:50)

Back of the Box/Recommendations (9:55)

Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (17:40)

Rotten Tomatoes (75:30)

Trivia (84:22)

Cooter of the Week (92:00)

What We've Been Watching (96:00)

Hotline Scream: (105:40)

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#537 – I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025)

Released on 07/23/2025

A group of friends are terrorized by a stalker who knows about a gruesome incident from their past.

On this week's episode…

Join the crew as we discuss summer slashers, small seaside towns, and the latest legacy sequel to hit theaters, I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025).

Show Notes:

Housekeeping (5:18)

Back of the Box/Recommendations (13:12)

Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (16:45)

Rotten Tomatoes (70:00)

Cooter of the Week (76:55)

What We've Been Watching (83:52)

Hotline Scream: (91:50)

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Bucheon International Film Festival Recap (2025)

Released on 07/21/2025

Justin and Andy discuss everything they watched at the Bucheon International Film Festival!

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#536 – Robocop (1987)

Released on 07/16/2025

In a violent future in Detroit, murdered police officer Alex Murphy is resurrected as Robocop, a powerful cyborg law enforcer. As he fights crime he begins to uncover memories of his past and seeks revenge on those that murdered him.

On this week's episode…

Join the crew as we discuss Reaganomics, privatized police forces, and Paul Verhoeven's, Robocop (1987).

Show Notes:

Housekeeping (4:45)

Back of the Box/Recommendations (12:00)

Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (20:15)

Rotten Tomatoes (75:55)

Trivia (82:15)

Cooter of the Week (91:40)

What We've Been Watching (99:02)

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Interview with Lea Myren from The Ugly Stepsister

Released on 07/14/2025

On this very special episode, Justin interviews the extremely talented Lea Myren, star of The Ugly Stepsister (2025).

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#535 – Twister (1996)

Released on 07/09/2025

Two storm chasers on the brink of divorce must work together to create an advanced weather alert system by putting themselves in the cross hairs of extremely violent tornadoes.

On this week's episode…

Join the crew as we discuss tumultuous weather patterns, the problematic directing style of Jan de Bont, and Bill "Hips Don't Lie" Paxton in, Twister (1996).

Show Notes:

Housekeeping (4:05)

Back of the Box/Recommendations (11:45)

Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (16:50)

Rotten Tomatoes (63:30)

Trivia (70:25)

Cooter of the Week (79:40)

What We've Been Watching (87:15)

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#534 – Return of the Living Dead (1985)

Released on 07/02/2025

When two bumbling employees at a medical supply warehouse accidentally release a deadly gas into the air, the vapors cause the dead to rise again as zombies.

On this week's episode…

Join the crew as we discuss why brains are so delicious, Linnea Quigley's dance moves, and the greatest punk rock, horror-comedy ever made, Return of the Living Dead (1985).

Show Notes:

Housekeeping (6:10)

Back of the Box/Recommendations (10:52)

Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (17:10)

Rotten Tomatoes (68:02)

Trivia (73:55)

Cooter of the Week (85:26)

What We've Been Watching (95:08)

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#533 – 28 Years Later (2025)

Released on 06/25/2025

A group of survivors of the rage virus live on a secluded island. When one of the group leaves the island on a mission to the mainland he discovers secrets, wonders, and horrors that have mutated not only the infected but other survivors.

On this week's episode…

Join the crew as we discuss worm eating zombies, pregnant zombies, and Alpha zombies in Danny Boyle's, 28 Years Later (2025).

Show Notes:

Housekeeping (3:55)

Back of the Box/Recommendations (12:08)

Spoiler Warning/Full Review: (16:05)

Rotten Tomatoes (69:20)

Trivia (76:30)

Cooter of the Week (84:10)

Hotline Scream: (91:27)

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