Samantha McLaren

Rare Christopher Lee Interview Resurfaces For Halloween Celebrate Halloween with the dulcet tones of the late, great Christopher Lee in the BBC Archive's newly resurfaced documentary, A HANDFUL OF HORRORS.

Celebrate Halloween with the dulcet tones of the late, great Christopher Lee in the BBC Archive's newly resurfaced documentary, A HANDFUL OF HORRORS.

At the Nitehawk and I just overheard someone say "and the problem is, he's only seen the first three Saw movies," and like, tea sis, that is a problem.

BHFF 2025: AFFECTION pulls off high-concept sci-fi horror with a tiny cast — Moviejawn by Samantha McLaren, Associate Editor For such a contained film, Affection is pleasantly high concept and well realized, even if it leaves the viewer with a few itches left unscratched.

MJ's @themeatispeople.bsky.social says, "AFFECTION is pleasantly high concept and well realized, even if it leaves the viewer with a few itches left unscratched."

#Affection has its East Coast Premiere tomorrow @brooklynhorror.bsky.social.

Gave this one from last year a watch and man we need Lynn Lowry in more horror!

It's been about a month since WRATH and we miss the madness 🥲

I heard you like magic 🪄🐰

THIS IS SO COOL!

Pledging a witch coven, wish me luck 🤞🧹✨

Good afternoon internet, new gay agenda just dropped (i.e. queer film recs from yours truly) 👇

Time for a reminder

I LOVED THIS MOVIE, KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR IT 🩸🩸🩸

#7: DOLLY. Fun killer, fun kills. Enough said tbh.

#6: MĀRAMA. Stunning debut from Toa Stappard. Lush period piece centering on the impact of British colonialism on Māori women. Quietly haunting with a conclusion that packs a serious punch; I audibly drew in a breath. Another must-watch, hopefully gets a wide release.

#5: MOTHER OF FLIES. Watching the Adams' family continue to develop and refine their craft is such a treat and this is their best yet. A haunting, poetic, beautiful, melancholy reflection on death with a thoughtful portrayal of an accused witch. Must-watch.

#4: BLACK PHONE 2. A surprisingly effective, NoES-inspired sequel with some gorgeous Super 8 dream sequences & snowy Shining-esque setting. Levels up the darkness & the gore to reflect the aging up of its characters. And a Curtains reference in year of our lord 2025? Chef's kiss.

#3: VHS/HALLOWEEN. Always love seeing these on the big screen and this entry has so many bangers it will make you wonder why it took this long to get to Halloween before. Fun Size and Home Haunt are up there with my all-time fave segments.

#2: THE CRAMPS: A PERIOD PIECE. The first film I've seen in a long time that feels like a true successor to John Waters. Camp as hell, fun practical effects, great soundtrack. For the girls and the queers 👌🩸

#1: Yesterday's opening night film, PRIMATE from Johannes Roberts. Great kills, seamless blending of the slasher & animal attack subgenres, and constantly finds new ways to up the ante. Troy Kotsur is a highlight & proof if it was needed that we need more deaf horror roles.

Better late than never, here's a thread of everything I'm seeing at #FantasticFest that I loved and recommend 👇🧵

Full reviews for some to follow over at @horrorpress.com soon!

I love that the bear man from Hannibal is directing horror now, you go bear man

We recorded this a few weeks ago but I seem to remember we:

👽 Somehow ended up talking extensively about Alien in relation to Frankenstein (?)
👽 Had to talk Aryn out of defending the Xenomorph's right to be a murderous parasite
👽 Had a braw chat, these guys are great and you should subscribe 🖤

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You looked STUNNING 🖤🖤🖤

More later but @hannibalevent.bsky.social was everything I wanted it to be and more, and I am stunned, grateful, and immensely sweaty 🖤

Please enjoy my fake nipples for now.

I have your article bookmarked to read properly once I have brain space again on Sunday. But preemptively I'm gonna say, as a copywriter, love a synonym 👌🎃

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THE LONG WALK is an emotional journey to a muddled ending — Moviejawn by Samantha McLaren, Associate Editor The Long Walk is a satisfyingly nasty little addition to the Stephen King cinematic universe.

It really is about the journey, not the destination.

Samantha McLaren @themeatispeople.bsky.social reviews THE LONG WALK, the long-awaited adaptation of Stephen King's first novel, written before Carrie was published.

Sam in a hospital gown, very sexy

Various piercings in a bag and not in my body where they belong

I had to get an MRI this morning. Luckily I was VERY prepared because I've seen Final Destination: Bloodlines 🧲💀

Still processing this and definitely not nervous AT ALL

Attending WRATH this weekend? Here's some handy outfit inspo for you