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Do Not Open 2026: Obsession and Decline
The first thing H3 said when he saw the trailer for Do Not Open was “that looks bad”. So, I rented it immediately. Not because I agreed with him—I don’t, necessarily—but because it’s exactly the kind of indie film I love to watch. There are two films that come up under Do Not Open, this is the one about the…
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Black Phone 2: Visually Interesting But Nothing New
I’m not sure why I’m watching Black Phone 2. There was a lot about the first that was appealing in a retro horror kind of way. It had a, not realism, but authenticity that made it all the more frightening. The Grabber was every “stranger danger” after-school special made physical. Making The Grabber a supernatural entity doesn’t…
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The Ghoul is On Holiday
The Ghoul will return after Christmas. I hope you have a relaxing day, however and whatever you celebrate. Header Photo by engin akyurt on Unsplash
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The Complicated Lore of The Conjuring
In the Conjuring Universe, Ed and Lorraine Warren are noble, righteous people. They are driven by Lorraine’s psychic gifts, Ed’s faith, and their combined desire to help families suffering from supernatural torment. The reality of the Warrens is very different. Where many investigators, both paranormal and otherwise, saw families struggling with mental illness and addiction issues, the Warrens often saw…
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The Ghoul is on Vacation
No new posts this week (Aug 11) But I’ll be back next week.
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Monster Island : Less is Not More
The description for Monster Island contained the phrase, “inspired by Creature from the Black Lagoon”. For me, good or bad, that’s pretty much an instant watch. I’m a sucker for an old-fashioned monster movie, and there is a lot of classic charm in Monster Island. If only the budget met their aspirations. The set up is halfway decent, and more than slightly…