“Chainsaws are for children.” The final Popeye-inspired horror film in 2025 was Shiver Me Timbers. It’s also the best or worst of the trio depending on who you ask. While I don’t consider it the best, I don’t believe that it is necessarily the worst. The plot is ridiculous. The acting is sketchy at best.Continue reading “Shiver Me Timbers (2025)”
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Popeye The Slayer Man (2025)
“I am what I am.” The second Popeye-themed film of 2025, released in March of that year about five weeks after Popeye’s Revenge, Popeye The Slayer Man does what its predecessor and successor fail to do: place Popeye in a believable scenario where he actually fits into the story. In this horror version of theContinue reading “Popeye The Slayer Man (2025)”
Popeye’s Revenge (2025)
“Well blow me down!” A trio of Popeye-based horror films were released in 2025 after the strong-armed sailor entered the public domain. Popeye’s Revenge was the first of these films, released in February of that year. Although it isn’t a part of the Twisted Childhood Universe, it is produced by ITN Studios, who produced allContinue reading “Popeye’s Revenge (2025)”
Throwback Thursday: Ticks (1993)
“I’m infested!!!!!!” Loaded with successful actors in various stages of their careers, 1993’s Ticks is a lot better than it should be considering the fact that it was a direct-to-home video release. The movie tells us the story of a group of teens facing various personal demons who go out for a little natural therapyContinue reading “Throwback Thursday: Ticks (1993)”
Scream 7 (2026)
“I’m gonna make everyone you love suffer.” Despite moving to a new town and establishing her family there, Sydney Prescott has to face off with an old enemy, Ghostface, one more time. Neve Campbell reprises her role as Sydney for the sixth time in 2026’s Scream 7. Returning are Courteney Cox as Gale Weathers, RogerContinue reading “Scream 7 (2026)”
Thirty-One Days O’Horror 2026!
Thirty-One Favorite Horror Films! You’ve survived 2025’s heaping helping of horror films, but are you ready for 2026! You’ve got less than a year to prepare as next year’s Thirty-One Days O’Horror will be personal! Ken of Ken’s Alternate Universe will be reviewing (and in some cases, re-reviewing) thirty-one of his favorite horror films! SomeContinue reading “Thirty-One Days O’Horror 2026!”
Thirty-One Days O’Horror: Christine (1983)
Let’s Ride #31! Happy Halloween! You’ve successfully made it to the FINAL day of Thirty-One Days O’Horror! For today, yours truly decided to take a quick look at the granddaddy of all killer car/highway horror films, 1983’s Christine! I can honestly say that this film is in the top ten of all of my favoriteContinue reading “Thirty-One Days O’Horror: Christine (1983)”
Thirty-One Days O’Horror: The Monster (2016)
Let’s Ride #30! Today’s Let’s Ride entry is the surprisingly enjoyable The Monster from 2016. The film has a very small cast including its two stars, Zoe Kazan and Ella Ballentine, and Aaron Douglas, Christine Ebadi, Marc Hickox, and Scott Speedman. Keira Knightley narrates the film as the adult version of Lizzy, Ballentine’s character. TheContinue reading “Thirty-One Days O’Horror: The Monster (2016)”
Thirty-One Days O’Horror: Freeway (1988)
Let’s Ride #26! We’re barreling down the highway to the end of October and Thirty-One Days O’Horror! Today’s post takes a peek at 1988’s Freeway starring Darlanne Fluegel, Richard Belzer, James Russo, and Billy Drago. The movie was written by Deanne Barkley, Francis Delia, and Darrell Fetty. Delia also directed the film. Fluegel stars asContinue reading “Thirty-One Days O’Horror: Freeway (1988)”
Thirty-One Days O’Horror: Monster Man (2003)
Let’s Ride #23! 2003’s Monster Man is a film that left me full of mixed feelings. The bulk of the film isn’t that great. It’s littered with bad, sophomoric jokes, most of which are delivered by Justin Urich as Harley, who comes off as a blend of every single stereotypical fun-loving jerk who the viewerContinue reading “Thirty-One Days O’Horror: Monster Man (2003)”
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