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Month: October 2025
The Spooky Chris Podcast: All Hail Halloween!
In this episode of the Spooky Chris Podcast, the discussion revolves around Halloween, the importance of community, and the significance of keeping the jack-o-lantern lit. The host, Spooky Chris, shares insights and stories related to these festive themes. For more details, visit spookychris.com.
Rules of the Road – AKA – Vendor Manners
When I first learned that conventions existed, my mind kinda blew. Here were people from the movies I loved paired with artists, writers, and people selling merch and collectibles, and I was in heaven. I had never imagined such things could exist, but there it was. When I went to more conventions and eventually ended… Continue reading Rules of the Road – AKA – Vendor Manners
Found Footage Movie Review – HERETICS
Fair warning, this is not to be confused with the Hugh Grant film. HERETICS isn’t the first found footage film I have seen about cults, and it does feel like an apt way to look at them. Seeing a cult examined through the lens of a found footage film, and in this case from the… Continue reading Found Footage Movie Review – HERETICS
The Spooky Chris Podcast – A Conversation with Author John R. Carlos
In this podcast episode, author John Carlos discusses his "Cryonic Dreams" trilogy, focusing on the first book, "Awakening." The series presents an intriguing speculative sci-fi narrative set in a dystopian future. Listeners can find more detailed information about the books on Carlos's website.
The Spooky Chris Podcast – Who Is: Freddy Krueger? (Digging into the madness beneath the man)
This podcast explores the character Freddy Krueger, delving into his motivations and the elements that contribute to his terrifying persona. The discussion includes additional topics, making for an engaging listen. Enjoy this intriguing analysis of one of horror's iconic figures.
Found Footage Movie Review: STRANGE HARVEST
The faux-documentary is a tricky business. You have to present yourself as a documentary, with those trappings, but have to offer something different. You have to walk in those steps to a point, and know when to deviate. And with so many murder docs out there, it becomes even harder to find the correct tone. STRANGE HARVEST reminds me a bit of the film THE POUGHKEEPSIE TAPES. It’s similar, but don’t mistake them for being the same. They both handle horrific stories about a serial killer, and do so with aplomb, but STRANGE HARVEST is its own animal, and it has its own lethal bite.
Movie Review: I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER (2025)
Legacy sequels are a strange beast. They are movies dipping heavily into nostalgia for a film property, and while calling back to the things that fans loved from that original film, they also have an eye on rejuvenating a property. Legacy movies are nothing too new, but they have really become a fad in Hollywood, especially in horror, as studios try to wring every last dollar from these movies. They lean on the nostalgic love of these movies, even bringing back characters from the originals. The problem with a lot of them, is that they often feel like cash grabs more than honest attempts at renewing these movies.
Found Footage Movie Review – ZARLES BREAKING POINT
Over the past few months, I have had the honor to check out three of director Rios’ films. It’s been fascinating to watch him hone his craft, tighten his storytelling, and really evolve as a filmmaker. A willingness to keep working to improve, and to become a better creator and, in this case, filmmaker, is how you GET better. We hear the adage of “putting in the work” all the time, but not all of us want to actually do that.
Just Shut Up
Over the weekend my wife and I went on a very rare evening out. Having a kiddo, it's not much of an option, but that's sorta part of the deal, right? So, we went to see comedian Patton Oswalt do a show in Flint. I ADORE the theater he was at, and any chance I… Continue reading Just Shut Up
Missing the Point
For a culture so entrenched in pop culture, we Americans sure do miss the point. I suppose it's because we have learned to ingest things at a surface level, and not look deeper. I get it. It makes it hard to enjoy some things when you learn that they stand in opposition of your beliefs.… Continue reading Missing the Point
Movie Review – FORGIVE US ALL
If there’s a subgenre in horror that feels intimidating to try to enter, it’d be zombies. There are so many beloved properties that deal with the living dead that it would feel hard to set something else apart from the rest. The thing is though, if zombies have shown us anything over the years is that they are evergreen, and if you have a new idea, or way to come at them, people will pay attention.
New Book!
https://videopress.com/v/yevgRHqU?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true The Fallen God of Opal Bay is out on Amason NOW! A perfectly creepy read for fall.
The Spooky World of Chris Ringler 