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The Ghoul’s Gaze: Horror and Anime reviews by a Woman Who Loves Fear

  • Exit 8 : A True Anomaly

    Exit 8 : A True Anomaly

    Exit 8 is based on a game I’ve never played. It is, however, part of a subgenre of streaming content I’m obsessed with: the anomaly game. I love playing and watching streamers navigate these types of games. They’re deceptively simple: repetitive rooms or levels where the player has to identify the anomalies—horrific, out-of-place manifestations—in order…

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  • Masters of the Universe : Nostalgia Overload

    Masters of the Universe : Nostalgia Overload

    I know Masters of the Universe isn’t horror by any stretch of the imagination. It is quirky, fun, and nostalgic. It was also a huge part of my early childhood, so I’m going to talk about it.  If you’re not aware of the franchise, “Masters of the Universe” is a toy line from the ‘80s that had a…

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  • Undertone : Sounds Scary

    Undertone : Sounds Scary

    Right off the bat, I love a lot about Undertone. The underlying premise is of the demon summoning variety, but it’s not the story, it’s how it’s told. And Undertone is a fantastic example of this concept. My Small Complaint I’m going to quibble with some of the elements presented. There is a zero-percent chance that they found…

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  • Macross Plus: Retro Review 

    Macross Plus: Retro Review 

    Macross Plus is not my usual genre of anime, but it’s undeniably a part of my childhood. It’s a bittersweet story of humanity and technology in war and life.  It’s also a powerful cautionary tale about turning over too much control to AI. Macross Plus was released in 1994. Now in 2026, it’s still relevant, if not a bit…

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