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The Grue-Crew review I.S.S. (2024, Bleecker Street Media) on Gruesome Magazine episode 506. Jeff Mohr from Decades of Horror: The Classic Era, Crystal Cleveland, the Livin6Dead6irl from Decades of Horror: 1980s, award-winning filmmaker Christopher G. Moore, lead news writer Dave Dreher, and Doc Rotten share their thoughts about this week’s frightening addition to streaming horror films. Warning: possible spoilers after the initial impressions! I.S.S. (2024, Bleecker Street Media) Synopsis: Tensions flare in the near future aboard the International Space Station as a conflict breaks out on Earth. Reeling, the U.S. and Russian astronauts receive orders from the ground: take control of the station by any means necessary. Available in theaters beginning on January 19, 2024 Directed by: Gabriela Cowperthwaite Written by: Nick Shafir Cast: Ariana DeBose as Dr. Kira Foster, Chris Messina as Gordon Barrett, John Gallagher Jr. as Christian Campbell, Masha Mashkova as Weronika Vetrov, Costa Ronin as Nicholai Pulov, an

The Grue-Crew review FOUNDERS DAY (2024, Dark Sky / Mainframe Pictures) on Gruesome Magazine episode 505. Jeff Mohr from Decades of Horror: The Classic Era, Crystal Cleveland, the Livin6Dead6irl from Decades of Horror: 1980s, award-winning filmmaker Christopher G. Moore, lead news writer Dave Dreher, and Doc Rotten share their thoughts about this week’s frightening addition to streaming horror films. Warning: possible spoilers after the initial impressions! FOUNDERS DAY (2024, Dark Sky / Mainframe Pictures) Synopsis: A small town is shaken by a series of ominous killings in the days leading up to a heated mayoral election. Available in theaters and VOD Beginning on January 19, 2024 Directed by: Erik Bloomquist Written by: Erik Bloomquist, Carson Bloomquist Cast: Naomi Grace, Devin Druid, William Russ, Amy Hargreaves, Catherine Curtin, Emilia McCarthy, Olivia Nikkanen, Jayce Bartok, Andrew Stewart-Jones, Tyler James White, Erik Bloomquist, Adam Weppler, Kate Edmonds, Dylan Slade   FOLLOW: Gruesome Magazine

The Grue-Crew review NIGHT SWIM (2024, Blumhouse) on Gruesome Magazine episode 504. Jeff Mohr from Decades of Horror: The Classic Era, Crystal Cleveland, the Livin6Dead6irl from Decades of Horror: 1980s, award-winning filmmaker Christopher G. Moore, lead news writer Dave Dreher, and Doc Rotten share their thoughts about this week’s frightening addition to streaming horror films. Featuring Guest Host: Brian W. Smith Warning: possible spoilers after the initial impressions! NIGHT SWIM (2024, Blumhouse) Synopsis: A family swimming in their pool at night are terrorized by an evil spirit Available in theaters Beginning on January 5, 2024 Directed by: Bryce McGuire Written by: Bryce McGuire, Rod Blackhurst
 Cast: Wyatt Russell, Kerry Condon, Amélie Hoeferle, Gavin Warren, Jodi Long, Eddie Martinez, Elijah J. Roberts, Rahnuma Panthaky, Ben Sinclair   FOLLOW: Gruesome Magazine Website http://gruesomemagazine.com YouTube Channel (Subscribe Today!) https://youtube.com/c/gruesomemagazine Instagram https://www.

The Grue-Crew review DESTROY ALL NEIGHBORS (2024, Shudder) on Gruesome Magazine episode 503. Jeff Mohr from Decades of Horror: The Classic Era, Crystal Cleveland, the Livin6Dead6irl from Decades of Horror: 1980s, award-winning filmmaker Christopher G. Moore, lead news writer Dave Dreher, and Doc Rotten share their thoughts about this week’s frightening addition to streaming horror films. Warning: possible spoilers after the initial impressions! DESTROY ALL NEIGHBORS (2024, Shudder) Synopsis: Struggling prog-rock musician William Brown finds himself in a living nightmare when he accidentally kills Vlad, the neighbor from hell. Available Streaming on SHUDDER Beginning on January 12, 2024 Directed by: Josh Forbes Written by: Mike Benner, Jared Logan, Charles A. Pieper
 Cast: John Ray, Kiran Deol, Jon Daly, Ryan Kattner, Christian Calloway, Randee Heller, Thomas Lennon, Alex Winter, Kumail Nanjiani   FOLLOW: Gruesome Magazine Website http://gruesomemagazine.com YouTube Channel (Subscribe Today!) https://yo

The Grue-Crew review MONARCH: LEGACY OF MONSTERS (2023, AppleTV+) Episodes 7 & 8 on Gruesome Magazine episode 502. Jeff Mohr from Decades of Horror: The Classic Era, Crystal Cleveland, the Livin6Dead6irl from Decades of Horror: 1980s, award-winning filmmaker Christopher G. Moore, lead news writer Dave Dreher, and Doc Rotten share their thoughts about this week’s frightening addition to streaming horror films. Featuring Special Guest-Host Chad Hunt! Warning: possible spoilers after the initial impressions! MONARCH: LEGACY OF MONSTERS (2023, AppleTV+) Episodes 7 & 8 Synopsis: (S01E07, Will the Real May Please Stand Up) May finally faces her past. Duvall and Shaw follow traces of Godzilla and Hiroshi. 
(S01E08, Birthright) The team goes back to where things all began to confront Shaw. On the brink of collapse, Monarch takes drastic measures. Available Streaming on AppleTV+ Beginning November 17, 2023 Directed by: Hiromi Kamata Written by: Chris Black, Matt Fraction, Mariko Tamaki, Al Letson Cast: Anna S

It’s that time of year where the Grue-Crew gather to share their MOST ANTICIPATED HORROR MOVIES OF 2024. At the time of this writing the new year promises dozens of new genre films of full-on horror, horror comedies, sci-fi horror blends, and apocalyptic tales of action. Over two dozen of these are set for theatrical releases. Amazing and talented directors are set to scare us silly including but not limited to Fede Alverez, Adam Windgard, Damien Leone, Robert Eggers, Bryan Fuller, Ti West, Radio Silence, George Miller, and Tim Burton. Join Doc Rotten and his guest hosts Crystal Cleveland the Livin6dead6irl, Award-winning Filmmaker Christopher G. Moore, and Screenwriter Bryan W. Smith for Gruesome Magazine episode 501. Enjoy! MOST ANTICIPATED HORROR MOVIES OF 2024 Bryan W. Smith: Night Swim, the Untitled Universal Monster Movie from Radio Silence, The Quiet Place: Day One, Smile 2, Speak No Evil, Terrifier 3, Wolf Man, Nosferatu, Beetlejuice 2, and Destroy All Neighbors. Christopher G. Moore: the Untitled Uni

The Grue-Crew review TOP 10 FAVORITE HORROR MOVIES OF 2023 on Gruesome Magazine episode 500. Jeff Mohr from Decades of Horror: The Classic Era, Crystal Cleveland, the Livin6Dead6irl from Decades of Horror: 1980s, award-winning filmmaker Christopher G. Moore, lead news writer Dave Dreher, and Doc Rotten share their thoughts about this week's frightening addition to streaming horror films. Featuring Special Guest-Host BRIAN W. SMITH! Warning: possible spoilers after the initial impressions! TOP 10 FAVORITE HORROR MOVIES OF 2023 Synopsis: The Grue-Crew share their top 10 favorite horror films from 2023 from Megan (January) to Godzilla Minus One (December). Doc Rotten 10) Five Nights at Freddy's 9) Scream VI 8) Satanic Hispanics 7) Thanksgiving 6) When Evil Lurks 5) No One Will Save You 4) Talk to Me 3) Evil Dead Rise 2) Megan 1) Godzilla Minus One Brian W. Smith 10) Slasher: Ripper 9) The Fall of the House of Usher 8) Talk To Me 7) Brooklyn 45 6) Scream VI 5) Saw X 4) When Evil

The Grue-Crew review MONARCH: LEGACY OF MONSTERS (2023, AppleTV+) Episode 6 on Gruesome Magazine episode 499. Jeff Mohr from Decades of Horror: The Classic Era, Crystal Cleveland, the Livin6Dead6irl from Decades of Horror: 1980s, award-winning filmmaker Christopher G. Moore, lead news writer Dave Dreher, and Doc Rotten share their thoughts about this week’s frightening addition to streaming horror films. Featuring Special Guest-Host Chad Hunt! Warning: possible spoilers after the initial impressions! MONARCH: LEGACY OF MONSTERS (2023, AppleTV+) Episode 6 Synopsis: Shaw finds an unlikely ally within Monarch as the team has a harrowing run-in. Keiko and Lee grow closer while at a military ball. Available Streaming on AppleTV+ Beginning November 17, 2023 Directed by: Mairzee Almas Written by: Chris Black, Matt Fraction, Mariko Tamaki, Karl Taro Greenfeld Cast: Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Mari Yamamoto, Anders Holm, Joe Tippett, Wyatt Russell, Kurt Russell, Takehiro Hira, Qyoko Kudo, Christopher Hey

The Grue-Crew review MONARCH: LEGACY OF MONSTERS (2023, AppleTV+) Episodes 4 & 5 on Gruesome Magazine episode 498. Jeff Mohr from Decades of Horror: The Classic Era, Crystal Cleveland, the Livin6Dead6irl from Decades of Horror: 1980s, award-winning filmmaker Christopher G. Moore, lead news writer Dave Dreher, and Doc Rotten share their thoughts about this week’s frightening addition to streaming horror films. Featuring Special Guest-Host Chad Hunt! Warning: possible spoilers after the initial impressions! MONARCH: LEGACY OF MONSTERS (2023, AppleTV+) Episodes 4 & 5 Synopsis: (S01E04, Parallels and Interiors) The team is left stranded in the frozen tundra after a narrow escape. Kentaro reflects on his relationships. (S01E05, The Way Out) Cate’s painful memories of G-Day come flooding back as she treks through the ruins of San Francisco with Kentaro and May. Available Streaming on AppleTV+ Beginning November 17, 2023 Directed by: Julian Holmes, Mairzee Almas Written by: Chris Black, Matt Fraction, Andre

The Grue-Crew review GODZILLA MINUS ONE (2023, TOHO) on Gruesome Magazine episode 497. Jeff Mohr from Decades of Horror: The Classic Era, Crystal Cleveland, the Livin6Dead6irl from Decades of Horror: 1980s, award-winning filmmaker Christopher G. Moore, lead news writer Dave Dreher, and Doc Rotten share their thoughts about this week’s frightening addition to streaming horror films. Special Guest Hosts: Brian W. Smith, Vanessa The Cosplay Queen, and The Slattman! Warning: possible spoilers after the initial impressions! GODZILLA MINUS ONE (2023, TOHO) An undocumented Filipina immigrant lands a job as a care-worker for a terminal old man, securing a better life for her and her daughter. But a dark discovery threatens to destroy everything she’s strived for and holds dear. Available In Theaters beginning December 1, 2023 Written and Directed by: Takashi Yamazaki Cast: Ryunosuke Kamiki, Minami Hamabe, Yuki Yamada, Munetaka Aoki, Hidetaka Yoshioka, Sakura Ando, Kuranosuke Sasaki, Mio Tanaka   FOLLOW: Gruesome M

The Grue-Crew review RAGING GRACE (2023, Brainstorm Media) on Gruesome Magazine episode 496. Jeff Mohr from Decades of Horror: The Classic Era, Crystal Cleveland, the Livin6Dead6irl from Decades of Horror: 1980s, award-winning filmmaker Christopher G. Moore, lead news writer Dave Dreher, and Doc Rotten share their thoughts about this week’s frightening addition to streaming horror films. Warning: possible spoilers after the initial impressions! RAGING GRACE (2023, Brainstorm Media) An undocumented Filipina immigrant lands a job as a care-worker for a terminal old man, securing a better life for her and her daughter. But a dark discovery threatens to destroy everything she’s strived for and holds dear. Available In Select Theaters December 1, 2023 Available On Demand December 8, 2023 Directed by: Paris Zarcilla Written by: Paris Zarcilla Cast: Max Eigenmann, Jaeden Paige Boadilla, Leanne Best, David Hayman   FOLLOW: Gruesome Magazine Website http://gruesomemagazine.com YouTube Channel (Subscribe Today!)

The Grue-Crew review NIGHT OF THE MISSING (2023, Screambox) on Gruesome Magazine episode 495. Jeff Mohr from Decades of Horror: The Classic Era, Crystal Cleveland, the Livin6Dead6irl from Decades of Horror: 1980s, award-winning filmmaker Christopher G. Moore, lead news writer Dave Dreher, and Doc Rotten share their thoughts about this week’s frightening addition to streaming horror films. Warning: possible spoilers after the initial impressions! NIGHT OF THE MISSING (2023, Screambox) Synopsis: The sheriff of a small town is a serial killer. A mysterious woman visits her and starts a conversation about the crimes she committed. Available Streaming on Screambox Beginning on November 28, 2023 Directed by: Samuel Gonzalez Jr., Matthew Hersh Written by: Samuel Gonzalez Jr., Gigi Gustin 
 Cast: Meredith Thomas, Jill Awbrey, Gigi Gustin, Bill Moseley, Sheila Ball, Moriah N. Boone, Jenna Kanell, Joseph JoJo Martinez,Justin Miles, Stephon Strickland   FOLLOW: Gruesome Magazine Website http://gruesomemagazine.com

The Grue-Crew review MONARCH: LEGACY OF MONSTERS (2023, AppleTV+) Episode 3 on Gruesome Magazine episode 494. Jeff Mohr from Decades of Horror: The Classic Era, Crystal Cleveland, the Livin6Dead6irl from Decades of Horror: 1980s, award-winning filmmaker Christopher G. Moore, lead news writer Dave Dreher, and Doc Rotten share their thoughts about this week’s frightening addition to streaming horror films. Featuring Special Guest-Host Chad Hunt! Warning: possible spoilers after the initial impressions! MONARCH: LEGACY OF MONSTERS (2023, AppleTV+) Episode 3 Synopsis: (S01E03, Secrets and Lies) Shaw leads the team on a dangerous mission to Alaska in search of Hiroshi. Keiko, Lee, and Billy present their findings to General Puckett. Available Streaming on AppleTV+ Beginning November 17, 2023 Directed by: Julian Holmes Written by: Chris Black, Matt Fraction, Andrew Colville, Mariko Tamaki Cast: Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Mari Yamamoto, Anders Holm, Joe Tippett, Wyatt Russell, Kurt Russell, Takehiro H

The Grue-Crew review MONARCH: LEGACY OF MONSTERS (2023, AppleTV+) Episodes 1 and 2 on Gruesome Magazine episode 493. Jeff Mohr from Decades of Horror: The Classic Era, Crystal Cleveland, the Livin6Dead6irl from Decades of Horror: 1980s, award-winning filmmaker Christopher G. Moore, lead news writer Dave Dreher, and Doc Rotten share their thoughts about this week’s frightening addition to streaming horror films. Featuring Special Guest-Host Chad Hunt! Warning: possible spoilers after the initial impressions! MONARCH: LEGACY OF MONSTERS (2023, AppleTV+) Episodes 1 and 2 Synopsis: (S01E01, Aftermath) Cate travels to Japan to get answers about her father and uncovers a shocking secret. Keiko, Lee, and Billy pursue a theory about Titans. (S01E02, Departure) Monarch closes in on Cate, Kentaro, and May as they try to track down a key individual. Keiko, Lee, and Billy stumble on a major find. Available Streaming on AppleTV+ Beginning November 17, 2023 Directed by: Matt Shakman Written by: Chris Black, Matt Fraction,

The Grue-Crew review THANKSGIVING (2023, Tristar) on Gruesome Magazine episode 492. Jeff Mohr from Decades of Horror: The Classic Era, Crystal Cleveland, the Livin6Dead6irl from Decades of Horror: 1980s, award-winning filmmaker Christopher G. Moore, lead news writer Dave Dreher, and Doc Rotten share their thoughts about this week’s frightening addition to streaming horror films. Featuring Guest Host: Brian W. Smith Warning: possible spoilers after the initial impressions! THANKSGIVING (2023, Tristar) Synopsis: After a Black Friday riot ends in tragedy, a mysterious Thanksgiving-inspired killer terrorizes Plymouth, Massachusetts – the birthplace of the infamous holiday. Available in Theaters on November 17, 2023 Directed by: Eli Roth Written by: Jeff Rendell, Eli Roth Cast: Patrick Dempsey as Sheriff Eric Newlon, Nell Verlaque as Jessica, Addison Rae as Gabby, Jalen Thomas Brooks as Bobby, Milo Manheim as Ryan, Rick Hoffman as Thomas Wright, Gina Gershon as Amanda Collins, Tomaso Sanelli as Evan, Gabriel Dave

The Grue-Crew review IT’S A WONDERFUL KNIFE (2023, RLJE) on Gruesome Magazine episode 491. Jeff Mohr from Decades of Horror: The Classic Era, Crystal Cleveland, the Livin6Dead6irl from Decades of Horror: 1980s, award-winning filmmaker Christopher G. Moore, lead news writer Dave Dreher, and Doc Rotten share their thoughts about this week’s frightening addition to streaming horror films. Warning: possible spoilers after the initial impressions! IT’S A WONDERFUL KNIFE (2023, RLJE) Synopsis: The Lambert family must go deeper into The Further than ever before to put their demons to rest once and for all. Available in Theaters on November 10, 2023 Directed by: Tyler MacIntyre Written by: Michael Kennedy Cast: Jane Widdop, Jess McLeod, Joel McHale, Katharine Isabelle, William B. Davis, Justin Long, Aiden Howard, Erin Boyes   FOLLOW: Gruesome Magazine Website http://gruesomemagazine.com YouTube Channel (Subscribe Today!) https://youtube.com/c/gruesomemagazine Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gruesomemaga

The Grue-Crew review INSIDIOUS THE RED DOOR (2023, Netflix) on Gruesome Magazine episode 490. Jeff Mohr from Decades of Horror: The Classic Era, Crystal Cleveland, the Livin6Dead6irl from Decades of Horror: 1980s, award-winning filmmaker Christopher G. Moore, lead news writer Dave Dreher, and Doc Rotten share their thoughts about this week’s frightening addition to streaming horror films. Warning: possible spoilers after the initial impressions! INSIDIOUS THE RED DOOR (2023, Netflix) Synopsis: The Lambert family must go deeper into The Further than ever before to put their demons to rest once and for all. Available Streaming on Netflix beginning November 4, 2023 Directed by: Patrick Wilson Written by: Scott Teems Based on characters created by: Leigh Whannell Cast: Ty Simpkins, Patrick Wilson, Rose Byrne, Sinclair Daniel, Hiam Abbass, Andrew Astor, Steve Coulter   FOLLOW: Gruesome Magazine Website http://gruesomemagazine.com YouTube Channel (Subscribe Today!) https://youtube.com/c/gruesomemagazine In

The Grue-Crew review A HAUNTING IN VENICE (2023, Hulu) on Gruesome Magazine episode 489. Jeff Mohr from Decades of Horror: The Classic Era, Crystal Cleveland, the Livin6Dead6irl from Decades of Horror: 1980s, award-winning filmmaker Christopher G. Moore, lead news writer Dave Dreher, and Doc Rotten share their thoughts about this week’s frightening addition to streaming horror films. Warning: possible spoilers after the initial impressions! A HAUNTING IN VENICE (2023, Hulu) Synopsis: In post-World War II Venice, Poirot, now retired and living in his own exile, reluctantly attends a seance. But when one of the guests is murdered, it is up to the former detective to once again uncover the killer. Available Streaming on Hulu beginning October 31, 2023 Directed by: Kenneth Branagh Written by: Michael Green Based on the novel “Hallowe’en Party” by: Agatha Christie Cast: Kenneth Branagh, Tina Fey, Kelly Reilly, Jude Hill, Jamie Dornan, Camille Cottin, Emma Laird, Michelle Yeoh, Richardo Scamarcio, Kyle Allen, Ali

The Grue-Crew review SISTER DEATH (2023, Netflix) on Gruesome Magazine episode 488. Jeff Mohr from Decades of Horror: The Classic Era, Crystal Cleveland, the Livin6Dead6irl from Decades of Horror: 1980s, award-winning filmmaker Christopher G. Moore, lead news writer Dave Dreher, and Doc Rotten share their thoughts about this week’s frightening addition to streaming horror films. Warning: possible spoilers after the initial impressions! SISTER DEATH (2023, Netflix) Synopsis: After a childhood marked by a miracle, Narcisa, a novice nun joins a school to teach young girls. Available Streaming on NETFLIX Beginning October 27, 2023 Directed by: Paco Plaza Written by: Paco Plaza and Jorge Guerricaechevarría Cast: Aria Bedmar, Maru Valdivielso, Luisa Merelas, Chelo Vivares, Sara Roch, Olimpia Roch, Adriana Camarena, Martina Delgado   FOLLOW: Gruesome Magazine Website http://gruesomemagazine.com YouTube Channel (Subscribe Today!) https://youtube.com/c/gruesomemagazine Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gru

The Grue-Crew review THE NUN II (2023, MAX) on Gruesome Magazine episode 487. Jeff Mohr from Decades of Horror: The Classic Era, Crystal Cleveland, the Livin6Dead6irl from Decades of Horror: 1980s, award-winning filmmaker Christopher G. Moore, lead news writer Dave Dreher, and Doc Rotten share their thoughts about this week’s frightening addition to streaming horror films. Warning: possible spoilers after the initial impressions! THE NUN II (2023, MAX) Synopsis: 1956 – France. A priest is murdered. An evil is spreading. The sequel to the worldwide smash hit follows Sister Irene as she once again comes face-to-face with Valak, the demon nun. Available Streaming on MAX beginning on October 27, 2023 Directed by: Michael Chaves Written by: Ian Goldberg, Richard Naing, Akela Cooper Based on characters created by: James Wan, Gary Dauberman Cast: Taissa Farmiga, Jonas Bloquet, Storm Reid, Anna Popplewell, Bonnie Aarons, Katelyn Rose Downey, Suzanne Bertish   FOLLOW: Gruesome Magazine Website http://gruesomemagaz