And that's me done. 31 days, 65 movies, 39 of them first time watches. Thank you to the FTM gang and everyone who participated! Reading everyone's 7-word reviews is always a highlight.
And a little heads up: I'll do the final review count around this time tomorrow (give or take an hour or two), so please get all your reviews in in the next ~24 hours. Thank you.
I do not think it is just this site. The participation in the online horror challenges this year seemed lower based on my own observations. Maybe it was just people using different platforms than I do, but I did not see as much out there being posted as in the past years.
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END-OF-SEASON WEEKEND SALE! EVERY UNUSED REVIEW MUST GO!
ReplyDelete100: Terry O'Quinn in Joseph Ruben's THE STEPFATHER (1987, SHOUT FACTORY 4K UHD)
Moody teenager, family annihilator LOCKEd in conflict.
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80's synth score scarier than O'Quinn's beard.
101: Kevin Williamson's SCREAM 7 (2026, 4K UHD). First rewatch since theatrical premiere.
ReplyDeletePlaying 'knife piΓ±ata' with theater diva? Nice.
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By franchise's low standards, killer[s'] reveal sucks.
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Martin twins annoy/amuse me equally. #BlackLivesMatter
102: Parker Finn's SMILE (2022, 4K UHD)
ReplyDeleteStylish visualization of every schizophrenic's inner plight.
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Every job interview I've ever been to.
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Entity looks like a homeless Vincent Gallo.
103: Parker Finn's SMILE 2 (2024, 4K UHD)
ReplyDelete'Once You See It, It's Too Late.'
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"Trap's" Lady Raven over Skye Riley, 4evah.
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If "Smile 3" follows this ending... π₯΅
Taking the day off from work. More reviews later. ✌️π
Psycho IV: The Beginning (1990)
ReplyDeleteUnnecessary framing device, some 90s TV charm.
TALES FROM THE CRYPT Episodes 91-93 (1996)
ReplyDeleteAnimated finale is neither Ren nor Stimpy.
Scream (2022)
ReplyDeleteInspirational hallucination Billy a wild swing (complimentary)
THE MIDNIGHT HOUR (1984)
ReplyDeleteBecause nobody doesn't love zombie dance parties.
The Fly (1986)
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely one of best horror films ever.
(WOOO HOO!!!! AMAZING job by all Scary Movie Challenge submitters this month. Laughed daily! y'all rock!!)
DeleteSeconded. π€©π
DeleteSaw (2004)
ReplyDeleteGuess throwing and catching weren't casting requirements.
Jason Goes To Hell
ReplyDeleteJason Vorhees is with you, in spirit
Ghostwatch (1992, dir. Lesley Manning)
ReplyDeleteAwkwardness and mundanity make it almost believable.
FREDDY VS. JASON (2003)
ReplyDeleteWas this made in the early 2000s?
SLEEPY HOLLOW (1999)
ReplyDeleteTake a drink whenever Depp says "Masbath."
The Return of the Living Dead (1985)
ReplyDeleteSuch a random yet wholesome friend group.
City of the Living Dead (1980, dir. Lucio Fulci)
ReplyDeleteEnds abruptly, in the middle of a
Day of the Dead (1985)
ReplyDeleteRhodes an asshole, but kinda not wrong
Talk to Me (2022)
ReplyDeleteOn second thought, don't talk to me.
The Haunting (1963)
ReplyDeleteKeep knocking but you can't get out
Night of the Comet (1984)
ReplyDeleteReally more like "Day of the Dust."
The Lawnmower Man
ReplyDeleteDirector's Cut is a very long movie
Backrooms (2026)
ReplyDeleteClark passes up SO MUCH free inventory.
The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
ReplyDeleteNephew old enough he sings the songs
Ernest Scared Stupid (1991)
ReplyDeleteStarting to think Eartha's hot in this
The Cabin in the Woods (2011, dir. Drew Goddard)
ReplyDeleteI like The Cabin in the Woods.
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And that's me done. 31 days, 65 movies, 39 of them first time watches. Thank you to the FTM gang and everyone who participated! Reading everyone's 7-word reviews is always a highlight.
And a little heads up: I'll do the final review count around this time tomorrow (give or take an hour or two), so please get all your reviews in in the next ~24 hours. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteYou da man, Mikko! ✊π
DeleteProps to the master tabulator of SMM!
DeleteYou're a saint as always Mikko.
DeleteLawnmower Man 2
ReplyDeleteThis is a movie that really exist
Sometimes one movie just isn't enough to flesh out a 15-page story.
DeleteHereditary (2018)
ReplyDeleteMaybe Satanists aren't the greatest grief counselors.
Scooby Doo (2002)
ReplyDeleteLillard, Cardellini stick to script. Save ship.
It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown (1966)
ReplyDeleteMy family does not share horror love.
Never After Dark (2026):
ReplyDeleteThe Shining, but make it Japanese AF.
The Paul Lynde Halloween Special (1976)
ReplyDelete!ALERT TO PATRICK!: KISS performs in this
Scream (1996):
ReplyDeleteQuoth Tina Turner: You’re simply the best.
Sleepaway Camp III: Teenage Wasteland (1989)
ReplyDeleteNot John Stamos, but pretty damned close.
Frankenstein (1931; Dir. James Whale)
ReplyDeleteYeah, but he DID kill that girl.
The Crow (1994)
ReplyDeleteHe should've ended the night at IHOP
Absurd (1981)
ReplyDeleteWhat's a Super Bowl party without spaghetti?
It Follows (2014)
ReplyDelete"No sequel needed."
*checks Wikipedia*
"Well, shit."
Halloween (1978)
ReplyDeleteMichael Meyers vs the baby sitters club.
Great. Now I want to see a sequel with Michael taking on the Sisterhood of the traveling pants.
DeleteThe Mummy (1932)
ReplyDeleteI have grown to enjoy “The Mummy”
104: Nicholas Cage and Tommy Chong in Richard Stanley's COLOR OUT OF SPACE (2019, 4K UHD)
ReplyDelete'They're not my family.'
Been there, Nic.
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"Annihilation"-meets-"The Thing" with alpacas instead of dogs.
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Chong attempts Cage-level overacting. Nic strikes back!
105: Simon Wincer's SNAPSHOT*, aka THE DAY AFTER HALLOWEEN (AUSTRALIA, 1978, INDICATOR 4K UHD) [*103 min. Director's Cut with SD inserts]
ReplyDelete"Mad Max's" Toecutter makes ingΓ©nue hairdresser sexy.
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"MM's" Nightrider's creepy pink ice cream truck
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Melbourne's 70's disco era was #MeToo nightmare.
106: Frank Darabont's THE MIST (2007, 4K UHD)
ReplyDelete"Mist" to "Arachnophobia": 'make me a sammich.'
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Art/commerce conflict yields infrequent artistic triumph.
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Marcia Gay Harden, the female Bob Gunton.
107: JOHN CARPENTER'S HALLOWEEN (1978, SHOUT! FACTORY 4K UHD)
ReplyDeleteFlawless from start/finish. Wouldn't change anything.
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Lucky break Michael's inner demons drive stick.
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Young Paul Rudd was very cute kid.
108: Rick Rosenthal's HALLOWEEN II (1981, SHOUT! FACTORY 4K UHD)
ReplyDelete'The night he came home...' never ends!
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Haddonfield Hospital/Michael's eyes: dark, empty, soulless.
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Flawless masterpiece compared to DGG's newest trilogy.
109: Tom Atkins stars in Tommy Lee Wallace's HALLOWEEN III: SEASON OF THE WITCH (1982, SHOUT! FACTORY 4K UHD)
ReplyDeleteDoctor Challis, inspiration for middle-aged underachievers everywhere.
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Back when censored-for-network-TV "Halloween" scored big ratings.
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Silver Shamrock commercial fueled 'Skip' button creation.
SCREAM (1996)
ReplyDeleteDare I question the garage door physics?
Beetlejuice (1988)
ReplyDeleteScary Movie Month flew by this year
Sinister (2012)
ReplyDeleteWhy you shouldn't move into murder houses.
The Woof Man (1941)
ReplyDeleteLycanthropic lessons learned following Larry Talbot lockup.
Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982)
ReplyDeleteNo more days til Halloween. October's over.
Happy November everybody! Thanks for a great month as always.
Cabin in the Woods(2013 Dir: Drew Goddard)
ReplyDeleteModern classic ends the month. Love Ya'll
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA (1925)
ReplyDeleteChristine, that guy’s no good for you.
THE PROWLER (1981) dir. Joseph Zito
ReplyDeleteWe’ve all been that front desk jackass.
POLTERGEIST (1982)
ReplyDeleteMutherfuckin’ Directed by Tobe Motherfucking Hooper Motherfuckers
THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW (1975)
ReplyDeleteSmiling makes my face ache. Happy Halloween!
FIEND WITHOUT A FACE (1958)
ReplyDeleteSuch small creatures somehow create huge sounds
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Even by 1950s B-movie standards, very ridiculous
Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982; Dir. Tommy Lee Wallace)
ReplyDeleteThere’s a good reason I dislike masks.
LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL (2023)
ReplyDeleteMaybe the ratings are not worth it
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This host know more than he says
Tales from the Crypt Bordello of Blood(1996 Dir: Gilbert Adler)
ReplyDeletew/ commentary
Feeling bad I didn't watch Body Parts
The House of the Devil (2009)
ReplyDeleteWith Satanists, one thing leads to another.
ADDAMS FAMILY VALUES (1993)
ReplyDeleteCan't sleep. One more movie. Debbie 4evah!
Good Boy (2025) (Shudder)
ReplyDelete(October 30)
God damn, give that dog the Oscar.
πΆ 'Woof!' π
DeleteTrick 'r Treat (2007) (Arrow 4K)
ReplyDeleteVery satisfying jerk deathtoll in this one!
THE FINAL FOUR:
ReplyDelete110: MOTEL HELL (1980, SHOUT! FACTORY 4K UHD)
Farmer Vincent can be so PIGHEADED sometimes.
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How Tobe Hooper-istic is this movie? Neck-deep.
111: David Arquette and Scarlett Johansson in EIGHT LEGGED FREAKS (2002, DVD)
ReplyDelete'No life after Deputy Dewey? Eat me!'
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Arachnid p0rn, humor and 'PG-13' don't mix.
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♪ Who you gonna call?
Teenage 'Black Widow!' π
112: George A. Romero's DAWN OF THE DEAD: THEATRICAL VERSION (1979, ANCHOR BAY DVD)
ReplyDeleteNuclear-powered mall would've given them radiation poisoning.
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Televised political discourse hasn't changed in decades.
And last but not least, 113: Michael Gornick's CREEPSHOW 2 (1987, ARROW 4K UHD)
ReplyDeleteF**k 'bitch,' marry Chief Wood'nhead, kill 'blub.'
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Old Romero family atmosphere starts to dissipate.
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If dealing with bullies were that easy.
And we're done! π₯³ Thanks for reading my reviews. I read all of yours and was mostly amused/entertained. Let's do this again next year. ππ
RED EYE (2005, Wes Craven):
ReplyDeleteWes Craven's the Spielberg of Wes Cravens.
Review count for day 31: 68
ReplyDeleteFinal count for Scary Movie Month 2026: 1395
Some more stars for those interested on my Bluesky.
Stats, not stars.
DeleteDamn, we're back to 2013 levels of SMM participation. No es bueno. π«€π
DeleteThanks for the statistical database, Mikko. ππ
I do not think it is just this site. The participation in the online horror challenges this year seemed lower based on my own observations. Maybe it was just people using different platforms than I do, but I did not see as much out there being posted as in the past years.
DeleteYeah, social media platforms and watch-along videos are king and hugging online traffic. Shame. ππ
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