HOKUM is a quietly unsettling horror film that proves atmosphere can be far more powerful than shock value. Set in a remote, weather-worn hotel, the film leans into isolation and ambiguity, creating a sense of unease that builds steadily rather than relying on obvious scares. It’s the kind of movie that …

If you’re a fan of all things paranormal and spooky, and you find yourself in beautiful San Diego, consider dedicating a couple of hours to Haunted San Diego Ghost Tours. The two-hour tour blends local history with eerie storytelling, creating an experience that’s equal parts educational and entertaining. The tour kicks …

Anyone who intentionally chooses to watch CRACKCOON(2024) knows what to expect.  Luckily, the filmmakers embraced the schtick and has a blast with it. The film (along with dozens of others in the wake of Cocaine Bear) takes a ridiculous premise—a raccoon getting into a stash of illegal drugs and turning …

UNDERTONE (2026) is one of the more interesting horror films to come along in recent years, largely because it leans into a concept that feels both simple and fresh. Rather than relying on elaborate visuals or constant jump scares, the film builds its dread almost entirely through sound. It’s a …

Low-budget filmmakers are often advised to “use what they have,” and in Christopher Williams’ HELL IS INSIDE, that philosophy is front and center. The story follows Margo (Mackenzie Lee), a young woman attempting to escape her past while staying at a remote farmhouse inn. Her fragile sense of stability is …

Found-footage horror has always walked a fine line between immersion and gimmick, and Man Finds Tape (2025) understands that better than most recent entries in the genre. Co-directed by Paul Gandersman and Peter S. Hall, the film begins with a simple hook: a young man in a small Texas town …

Thor Moreno’s 2026 semi–found footage thriller Van Life presents a compelling premise that ultimately struggles to sustain its feature-length ambitions. The film follows Zoe (Kelsey Osborne), a law school dropout who abandons her conventional path to pursue solitude and self-discovery in the forests of the Pacific Northwest. When Zoe goes …

MEATHOOK (2024) sets out with an intriguing premise: instead of ending when the final girl survives, it asks what happens after the movie is over. Trauma doesn’t disappear when the killer is defeated, and survival isn’t the same thing as resolution. It’s a smart idea and one that feels ripe for …

Paying for It, directed by Sook-Yin Lee, is one of those films that sounds provocative on paper but ends up being surprisingly warm, funny, and thoughtful on screen. Based on Chester Brown’s graphic memoir, the movie explores relationships, intimacy, and personal freedom—but it does so in a way that feels relaxed …

Paranormal Cirque isn’t just a show—it’s an experience. From the moment you approach the ominous circus tent, it’s clear you’re not walking into a traditional circus. The atmosphere immediately signals something darker, stranger, and more daring. Enter horror displays, vendors, and fun before you even enter the big top world. …