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Dan Pounder @pounder11.bsky.social · 9h

October Horrorpalooza 2025

October 18 - An American Werewolf in London (1981)

Watched on: 4K UHD Blu-ray

#AnAmericanWerewolfinLondon #Horror #Movies #Film #MovieReviews #FilmSky #MovieSky #HorrorSky #Werewolf #London #PhyscialMedia #Bluray #4K #MovieReviews #Letterboxd #Lamb #Tea #HangsDong

A ★★★★ review of An American Werewolf in London (1981)

This film always pops up on every horror list—mine included—and I finally got around to watching it. Totally worth the wait. For 1981, those practical werewolf transformation effects are insane—no won...

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Dan Pounder @pounder11.bsky.social · 12h

October Horrorpalooza 2025

October 17 - Mulholland Drive (2001)
(One Day Late)

Watched on: 4K UHD Blu-ray

#MulhollandDrive #DavidLynch #Movies #Hollywood #Film #Thriller #Horror #FilmSky #MovieSky #HorrorSky #MovieReviews #HorrorPalooza #October #Halloween #Winkies #AuntRuth #Letterboxd

A ★★★★★ review of Mulholland Drive (2001)

I’m trying to think of another film that’s left me with this many questions and completely drained my brain—and I honestly can’t. You don’t even know what you’re watching while you’re watching it. The...

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Dan Pounder @pounder11.bsky.social · 2d

October Horrorpalooza 2025

October 16 - The Woman in the Yard (2025)

Watched on: Peacock

#TheWomanInTheYard #Movies #Horror #Film #MovieReviews #FilmSky #HorrorSky #MovieSky #HorrorPalooza #October #Halloween #Spooky #Irises #Charlie #Grief #Letterboxd

A ★½ review of The Woman in the Yard (2025)

There was definitely something here, and parts of it worked for me—but overall, this was an absolute snooze fest. It desperately wants to be “elevated horror,” and while the messaging is there, the ex...

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Dan Pounder @pounder11.bsky.social · 3d

October Horrorpalooza 2025

October 15 - 28 Years Later (2025)

Watched on: Netflix

#28YearsLater #Movies #Film #MovieReviews #Halloween #October #Horror #Zombie #Infected #FilmSky #MovieSky #HorrorSky #HorrorPalooza #GoodLad #Skulls #Iodine #Arrows #Alpha

A ★★★★ review of 28 Years Later (2025)

This one feels totally different from the other two entries in the 28 Days franchise—and honestly, I’m still trying to process how I feel about that. Danny Boyle came out swinging again, just like whe...

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Dan Pounder @pounder11.bsky.social · 4d

October Horrorpalooza 2025

October 14 - Until Dawn (2025)

Watched on: Netflix

#UntilDawn #UntilDawnMovie #Horror #VideoGame #Movies #Film #GroundhogDay #FilmSky #MovieSky #HorrorSky #HorrorPalooza #MovieReviews #Letterboxd #Halloween #October #NastyWater #OxygenTank #JusticeForMegan

A ★★ review of Until Dawn (2025)

I’ve never played the video game, so I can’t say how faithful this adaptation is—but as a horror movie? Yikes. I hate using the word “boring,” so let’s go with “uneventful.” There, a synonym. It’s onl...

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Dan Pounder @pounder11.bsky.social · 5d

October Horrorpalooza 2025

October 13 - Bring Her Back (2025)

Watched on: HBO Max

#BringHerBack #Movies #BringHerBackMovie #Horror #Film #MovieReviews #FilmSky #MovieSky #HorrorSky #Gore #Grief #HorrorPalooza #Grapefruit #Hammered #October #Halloween #Spooky

A ★★★★½ review of Bring Her Back (2025)

It’s official—I’m a Philippou brothers stan, no turning back now. Bring Her Back is only their second feature and I was absolutely hooked from start to finish. This thing is dark. Like, truly dark. It...

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Dan Pounder @pounder11.bsky.social · 6d

October Horrorpalooza 2025

October 12 - M3GAN 2.0 (2025)

Watched on: Peacock

#M3GAN2.0 #M3GAN #Horror #Action #SciFi #FilmSky #MovieSky #HorrorSky #SciFiSky #ActionSky #HorrorPalooza #Movies #Film #MovieReviews #Halloween #October #Diva #Sassy #BadBitch #Implant

A ★★½ review of M3GAN 2.0 (2025)

I can appreciate the message behind M3GAN 2.0, but it completely ditches the horror elements that made the first film so fun and leans fully into action/sci-fi territory. I’m not mad about the shift—i...

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Dan Pounder @pounder11.bsky.social · 7d

October Horrorpalooza 2025

October 11 - The Cell (2000)

Watched on: 4K UHD Blu-ray

#TheCell #TheCellMovie #Horror #FilmSky #MovieSky #HorrorSky #Movies #Halloween #October #PhysicalMedia #Letterboxd #Valentine #Hooks #JLo #HorrorPalooza

A ★★★★ review of The Cell (2000)

Watching The Cell for the first time 25 years after its release, I can confidently say this movie was way ahead of its time. If it came out today, it would scream A24 energy from start to finish. I ab...

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Dan Pounder @pounder11.bsky.social · 8d

October Horrorpalooza 2025

October 10 - Good Boy (2025)

Watched at: Yelm Cinemas

#GoodBoy #GoodboyMovie #Horror #Indy #Indie #FilmSky #MovieSky #HorrorSky #Movies #Film #MovieReviews #October #Halloween #HorrorPalooza #Supernatural #HandsomeBoy

A ★★★★ review of Good Boy (2025)

This mostly original and undeniably unique horror film is exactly why I love the genre. Good Boy delivers a short, sharp hit of dread wrapped in tension, atmosphere, and one of the best canine perform...

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Dan Pounder @pounder11.bsky.social · 9d

October Horrorpalooza 2025

October 9 - Willy's Wonderland (2021)

Watched on: 4K UHD Blu-ray

(Moved up one day, Good Boy tomorrow)

#WillysWonderland #Movies #Horror #Film #MovieReviews #Letterboxd #October #Halloween #Animatronics #Cults #Pinball #HorrorPalooza #FilmSky #MovieSky #HorrorSky

A ★★½ review of Willy's Wonderland (2021)

Listen, I wanted to like this more than I actually did—but it’s still a ridiculous blast! Think Five Nights at Freddy’s (2023) but R-rated, bloodier, and way more fun. The kills are gleefully over-the...

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Dan Pounder @pounder11.bsky.social · 10d

October Horrorpalooza 2025

October 8 - Psycho IV: The Beginning (1990)

Watched on: 4K UHD Blu-ray

#Psycho #PsychoIV #Movies #Film #Horror #Slasher #FilmSky #MovieSky #HorrorSky #MovieReviews #Halloween #HorrorPalooza #Letterboxd #October #Mother #WeeWee #Poison #CCHPounderIsntReallyMyCousin

A ★★ review of Psycho IV: The Beginning (1990)

Unfortunately, this is easily the weakest entry in the franchise for me. I didn’t realize it was a Showtime movie going in—but you can definitely feel those “made-for-TV” vibes. The story is all over ...

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Dan Pounder @pounder11.bsky.social · 11d

October Horrorpalooza 2025

October 7 - Psycho III (1986)

Watched on: 4K UHD Blu-ray

#PsychoIII #Psycho #Movies #Film #MovieReviews #FilmSky #MovieSky #HorrorSky #Horror #Slasher #Mother #Horrorpalooza #October #Halloween #IceMachine #Duke

A ★★★ review of Psycho III (1986)

In his directorial debut, Anthony Perkins delivers a solid enough third entry in the Psycho franchise—but let’s be honest, it’s missing the spark that made the first two so memorable. Instead of carvi...

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Dan Pounder @pounder11.bsky.social · 12d

October Horrorpalooza 2025

October 6 - Psycho II (1983)

Watched on: 4K UHD Blu-ray

#PsychoII #Psycho2 #Movies #Horror #Psycho #Hitchcock #Film #NormanBates #BatesMotel #MovieReviews #FilmSky #MovieSky #HorrorSky #Mother #Letterboxd #Sequels #Sandwiches

A ★★★½ review of Psycho II (1983)

I picked up Arrow Video’s 4K Psycho Sequel Collection in London and saved it for this year’s Horrorpalooza—I can absolutely see why this sequel has such a loyal following and why it’s considered both ...

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Dan Pounder @pounder11.bsky.social · 13d

October Horrorpalooza 2025

October 5 - Last Breath (2025)

Watched on: Prime Video

#LastBreath #Movie #Film #Movies #HorrorPalooza #Thriller #Horror #Ocean #FilmSky #MovieSky #MovieReviews #Letterboxd #BottomBunk #TrueStory #Woody #Divers

A ★★½ review of Last Breath (2025)

I knew picking this movie for my Horrorpalooza lineup wasn’t exactly “horror,” but come on—it’s a thriller, and if the bottom of the ocean doesn’t scare the crap out of you, are you even human? That s...

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Dan Pounder @pounder11.bsky.social · 14d

October Horrorpalooza 2025

October 4 - Get Away (2024)

Watched on: Hulu

#GetAway #GetAwayMovie #Movies #Film #Horror #Comedy #FilmSky #MovieSky #MovieReviews #Letterboxd #HorrorPalooza #Ketchup #Play #Vegetarian #Mirrors

A ★★★½ review of Get Away (2024)

Alright, this movie was a bloody good time. It’s not perfect by any means, but damn, I had a blast with it. It takes a bit to find its rhythm, but by the end of the second act, you’re left speechless ...

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Dan Pounder @pounder11.bsky.social · 15d

October Horrorpalooza 2025

October 3 - The Damned (2024)

Watched on: Hulu

#TheDamned #Horror #19thCentury #Movies #Film #FilmSky #MovieSky #Halloween #HorrorPalooza #October #Brandy #Fishing #MovieReviews #Hulu #Letterboxd

A ★★½ review of The Damned (2024)

I think I’m officially becoming a sucker for period pieces—guess that’s what getting old feels like. This one kicks off strong, drenched in the dread of weary fishermen and a widowed fish station owne...

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Dan Pounder @pounder11.bsky.social · 16d

October Horrorpalooza 2025

October 2 - The Ugly Stepsister (2025)
(Den Stygge Stesøsteren)

Watched on: AMC+ (Shudder)

#TheUglyStepsister #Horror #BodyHorror #Movies #Film #Shudder #AMC+ #MovieReviews #Cinderella #FilmSky #MovieSky #Halloween #HorrorPalooza #October #Maggots #Eyelashes #Toes

A ★★★★ review of The Ugly Stepsister (2025)

I honestly can’t remember the last time a horror movie had me peeking through my fingers, but this demented little fairy tale had me gagging—literally. Holy fuck. This twisted Norwegian take on Cinder...

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Dan Pounder @pounder11.bsky.social · 17d

October Horrorpalooza 2025

October 1 - The Monkey (2025)

Watched on: Hulu

#TheMonkey #Horror #DarkComedy #HorrorPalooza #Movies #Film #MovieReviews #Letterboxd #FilmSky #MovieSky #LetsDance #MrsMonkey #NoBusinessCard

A ★★★ review of The Monkey (2025)

I’m a little torn on this one. I had a fun time overall, but something just didn’t fully click for me. The first half is easily the strongest—I was into the story and the vibe—but the second half kind...

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Dan Pounder @pounder11.bsky.social · 17d

Alright my ghouls, gays, and glorious theys—spooky season is back from the dead! This is year three of my wicked little tradition: 31 horror movies I’ve never seen, one each night in October. Come scream, laugh, and get a little unholy with me all month long. 🩸⚰️✨ #October #Halloween #Horror #Movies

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Dan Pounder @pounder11.bsky.social · 19d

Film: The Strangers: Chapter 1 (2024)

Watched on: Starz

#TheStrangers #ChapterOne #FilmSky #MovieSky #Letterboxd #Horror #HomeInvasion #Movies #Film #MovieReviews #BecauseYoureHere #TurkeyMelt

A ★★ review of The Strangers: Chapter 1 (2024)

The only reason this film squeaks out an extra half star is because Froy Gutierrez is a total babe—and the best surprise of all, he plays for our team. That said, I walked away more confused than scar...

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Dan Pounder @pounder11.bsky.social · 22d

I still can’t believe I’m going strong! 💪 Happy six years to me! 🚭 #QuitSmoking

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Dan Pounder @pounder11.bsky.social · 23d

Omg! I see it!! 🤣

a man in a yellow shirt is sitting in a chair holding a cup and pointing

ALT: a man in a yellow shirt is sitting in a chair holding a cup and pointing

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Dan Pounder @pounder11.bsky.social · 28d

Film: Fargo (1996)

Watched on: 4K UHD Blu-ray

#Fargo #FargoMovie #MovieReviews #Letterboxd #Movies #Film #DarkComedy #Murder #FunnyLookingFella #OhYah #Midwest #Accent #FilmSky #MovieSky

A ★★★★ review of Fargo (1996)

Finally sat down and watched Fargo (1996), and wow—what a blast. I grabbed the Shout Factory 4K and that transfer is pristine—easily one of the best I’ve seen. And let’s talk about that accent. The go...

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · Sep 17

The remarks weren’t “about Charlie Kirk,” they were about how this administration is using Kirk’s death as an excuse to shut down critics … and they responded by proving him completely correct.

Jamie Gangel @jamiegangel.bsky.social · Sep 17

New: FCC chair threatens ABC and Disney over Jimmy Kimmel’s remarks about Charlie Kirk
www.cnn.com/2025/09/17/m...

FCC chair threatens ABC and Disney over Jimmy Kimmel’s remarks about Charlie Kirk | CNN Business

“We can do this the easy way or the hard way,” Carr warned. “These companies can find ways to change conduct and take actions on Kimmel, or there’s going to be additional work for the FCC ahead.”

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Dan Pounder @pounder11.bsky.social · Sep 17

11%? Please… it’s a classic!

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