The Bloody Reel

This Halloween 2024 special got trapped in the shadows of our studio, but we finally dragged it back into the light! 🕷️🔦 Join us as we sink our teeth into the 2024 adaptation of Stephen King’s Salem’s Lot—where we dissect the good, the bad, the ugly… and the downright terrifying of bringing King’s horror to the screen. Lock your doors, close your blinds, and for the love of all things holy—DO NOT invite anyone in. 🦇😱 Listen now… if you dare. 🎙

The Entity Returns 6 days following the finale of the first Smile, not skipping a beat. Smile II, earning its way into the small list of successful sequels, pushes all the necessary buttons for a sequel. the body count is bigger, death scenes are so much more elaborate, there is more blood and gore and the 'killer' is bigger, badder, and more elaborate as well. All the great scares that we were given in the first Smile, we're given at a higher level and better in this second installment for the, what is now, a franchise. Either take a listen to the podcast now then watch, or go watch Smile I, listen and then watch Smile II. But regardless of how you do it, join us in reviewing one of our top 5 horror movies to come out of 2024

We've turned the clock into the next year but before moving forward, we at The Bloody Reel want to review what we were watching in 2024. Our favorites and some hidden gems. We also look to what this new year has in store for us. Between the three of us we highly recommend, first you listen to this podcast, then you make sure to watch all the movies listed here: Abigail (Episode Reel 43) The First Omen (Franchise review coming soon) Smile 2 (will release in 2 weeks) Alien Romulus (Reel 45) Late Night with the Devil (Reel 44) Longlegs The Nun II Lisa Frankenstein (discussed in Reel 42)

In space, no one can hear you... Taking place between Alien (1979) and Aliens (1986). Alien Romulus is set in the year 2142, exactly 20 years after Alien (situated in 2122) and 37 years before Aliens (2179). Highly entertaining and holding true to the original Alien movies while also paying homage to the entirety of the franchise. Join us while we gush like giddy school girls over this successful addition to the Alien franchise. As a side note, if you want a refresh of the remainder of the Alien Franchise, listen to our deep dive we did in 2022 - you can find it here: https://www.bloodyreel.com/reel-episode/episode/7b9a2df8/alien-franchise-reel-27

Reviewing one of the Best Horror movies to hit the screens this year, join Brian, Mark and Carissa in our discussions and review of Jack Delroy (David Dastmalchian) in his role of the host of the late night show "Night Owls" and his desperate grasp for ratings to save his show. ​Jack went above and beyond... what would you do for fame, glory and all the success you can dream of????

If you are considering making some extra money, quick cash by snagging the daughter of a wealthy family. Think twice about the fact that not only is that frowned upon as a career choice and isn't great resume material, but that you might end up being a ballerina vampires dinner! In The Bloody Reels latest episode, we walk through the laughs, the splatter and the fun film Abigail and learn the lessons of what not to do to make large sums of money, if it's too good to be true.... So relax in the safety of your own home and join us while we dissect one of the top Horror movies, thus-far of 2024!

Admit it, you have a horror movie (or movies) that you only watch in the comfort of your own home, without your spouse, girl/boy friend or anyone else around. You're sort of embarrassed about it, it's like how you love Frozen, or Kindergarten Cop, but routed in the Horror genre. What's your "Guilty Pleasure" of the Horror genre? The hosts of The Bloody Reel divulge which horror movie and genre they enjoy by themselves when no one else is watching! You may be able to peg each having listened to the podcast for a while, come find out if you are right!

Join your favorite Bloody Reel hosts while we review the recent feature movie Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. We compare the entirety of the franchise and take a deep ghostly dive into this most recent addition to the 4-decade run of this celebrated series of films. From 1980's Slimer to 2024 Slimer scares, we touch on the good, the not quite as good, and the ugly side of the films and how fun and loved this franchise is! Get on your snow-suite before you take a ride in the Echto-1 with us through out latest episode discussions. Better Buckle Up!

We're baaaaack! Walk through the upcoming year's worth of anticipated horror films and tv series with us in grand form kicking off our new year of Bloody Reel! From new concepts including a deadly child ballerina, to imaginary friends. Prequels of A Quiet Place, First Omen and The Strangers. Sequels of Ghostbusters, Beetlejuice and Smile and Saw To Highly Anticipated films such as Late Night with the Devil or Alien: Romulus And reboots like Nosferatu and The Crow. Hold on to your butts while we outline our excitement for what's in store for our favorite genera this year!

1, 2 Freddy's coming for you 3, 4 Better lock your door 5, 6 Grab your crucifix 7, 8 Better stay up late 9, 10 Never sleep. again. Happy Halloween! While you are getting ready for the big night, join us in reviewing the biggest success in horror franchise movies, Freddy Krueger plaguing the dreams of the Elm Street children. What are in your dreams???

Nicholas Cage + Nicholas Hoult = Gore Galore!!! This Bloody Reel Episode dives into the gore forward, comedic, high action amazing take on employee / employer relationships, at its core! Join us while we gush over this modern monster Dracula tale while Renfield is looking for a way out of his 'job' and from under his 'boss' to start leading a new life. In the spectrum of Dracula movies, this is a MUST see, listen to find out why!

It’s October, a chill is in the air and today is Friday the 13th! Celebrate with us by joining us in our newest podcast while we review and discuss two movies that we highly recommend. Cobweb and The Boogeyman, both released this year and totally worth the watch this spooky season! Remember, today, don’t let a black cat cross your path, don’t walk under a ladder, step on cracks, spill salt.. really… just stay home and enjoy this podcast with us! HAPPY FRIDAY THE 13TH!

Welcome to the Bloody Reel! In this episode of The Bloody Reel, we ponder Mark’s fear of bears. Oh, and also our thoughts regarding the movie Cocaine Bear, and more of Mark’s fear of bears. Join us while we step back to the 80’s, when we were kids of DARE, and all things outdoorsy and bloody. As we dissect another of Elizabeth Banks successes in directing and Ray Liotta’s final fully filmed movies with our esteemed review of this gore filled film. And if you want a tee shirt that says “I love the concept of bears” just DM us, we’ll be making this shirt for Mark in the near future.

"Dead by Dawn, Dead by Dawn" An addition to the franchise, Evil Dead Rise 2023 is the latest in a line of amazingly gory, extraordinarily bloody, and remarkably "evil dead" franchise of movies. Join us in our latest episode talking through the literal gory details of Cronin's stab at an addition to the history of infamous Bruce Campbell movies. Trust us, it's a beautiful film!!! Beautifully bloody!

The Menu, this movie really is one to watch. Great cast, great cinematography, great writing... I could keep going, but WAIT, you can find out all about it when you listen to our latest podcast reviewing this 2022 Horror/Comedy/Thriller movie. And as a side note, you might want to also check out the very "foodie" and amazing show on Netflix "Chefs Table (we recommend season 1) as well as it ties into the concept behind The Menu. Bring your appetite and your will to survive while you listen along in our new episode!

M. Night Shyamalan wow's us again! Get ready to sit at the edge of your seats while we discuss this super tense new M. Night film. Knock at the Cabin, to quote Mark, is "a more mature M. Night" film. We discuss how we would react in this situation when posed the offer to save humanity. What would you do?

This is cursed, that is cursed. Do you believe in curses? Mayhap you do, mayhap you don't. Smile explores a world that they do, for the unlucky few. In this episode, we review Smile, released in 2022 and we'll hit on all the reasons that we think you need to put on a happy face (a smile) and go watch this movie immediately. You'll need to click this link while you listen, it'll make you smile :) https://observer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/09/Screen-Shot-2022-09-27-at-2.12.00-PM.png Our Average Reel Rating: 4.42

Are you afraid of heights? Do you trust Stephen King, do you trust us? Well... if you answered yes to all those, this is the episode and movie for you. All three of us decided to watch Fall after Stephen King gave it his thumbs up and you'll be in for a different kind of horror scare. Join us in talking about our fears and heights and twist twists while we review this movie that takes horror to new heights!

Are you excited for all the horror this year? So. Are. We. In this "short" episode we excitedly go though just a small list of those horror movies that we'll be sure not to miss!

For a change, this movie's preview is intriguing enough to get you to watch this movie, but doesn't give away enough that you know what you're getting in to. And the result, a must see movie of 2022. Imagine, you are traveling to Detroit, MI you're a woman, traveling alone, you book a rental home, and man is in the home when you arrive. What would you do? Come with us on this traitorous adventure of understanding the inner 'barbarian' in all of us. And, while you're at it, learn a little more than you might ever want to know about the Skarsgard family of actors.