Scream Stream

On this week's episode I finally review one of the most disturbing mockumentaries I've ever seen, The Poughkeepsie Tapes. I also cover some new releases available on Shudder and Netflix. 

The Poughkeepsie Tapes
Directed by: John Erick Dowdle
Written by: Drew and John Erick Dowdle
Stars: Stacy Chbosky, Ben Messmer, and Samantha Robinson.
Plot Synopsis When hundreds of videotapes showing torture, murder and dismemberment are found in an abandoned house, they reveal a serial killer's decade-long reign of terror and become the most disturbing collection of evidence homicide detectives have ever seen.

On this special episode I cover seven of my favorite Holiday themed horror movies I like to watch during the Christmas season. This episode is also available in video format on Spotify. 

On this week's episode I review the classic horror film, The Sentinel. I wasn't sure I had seen this one before, but once I started watching it, it all came back. I'm surprised I'm just now reviewing this for the podcast. 

The Sentinel
Directed by: Michael Winner
Written by: Michael Winner
Stars: Cristina Raines, Ava Gardner, and Chris Sarandon
Plot Synopsis: A young woman moves into an apartment in a building which houses a sinister evil.

This week I review the horror anthology film, Horror Noire. This is a collection of six stories from black filmmakers and is a Shudder exclusive. Shudder also produced a documentary of the same name which I highly recommend. I do a mini review of each segment so this episode is a bit longer than usual. After the review I cover the new additions to Shudder this week.

Horror Noire
Directors: Joe West, Julien Christian Lutz, Zandashe Brown, Rob Greenlea, Robin Givens, Kimani Ray Smith
Cast: Lesley-Ann Brandt, Luke James, Erica Ash, Tone Bell, Tony Todd, Peter Stormare, Lenora Crichlow, Rachel True, Brandon Michael Smyth, Sean Patrick Thomas
Plot Synopsis: Experience the next chapter of Black horror in this anthology of terrifying tales. Showcasing Black directors and screenwriters, Horror Noire tells six stories written by Tananarive Due and Steven Barnes, Ezra Claytan Daniels, Victor LaValle, Shernold Edwards and Al Letson; featuring racist vampires, supernatural creatures and Satan his damn self. A SHUDDER ORIGINAL

This week I review the Spanish indie horror film, The Old Ways available on Netflix. I also cover this weeks new additions to Shudder. 

This week I review the newest addition to the V/H/S series, V/H/S 94. This was recently released on Shudder and I was pretty excited to see it. Was it worth the wait? I also cover a few announcements related to the podcast and give you the latest Shudder releases.

V/H/S 94
Written and Directed by:Z
Simon Barrett “The Empty Wake
Steven Kostanski “The Veggie Master”
Chloe Okuno “The Storm Drain”
Ryan Prows “Terror”
Jennifer Reeder “Holy Hell”
Timo Tjahjanto “The Subject”
Stars: Anna Hopkins, Christian Potenza, Brian Paul
Plot Synopsis: A police S.W.A.T. team investigates about a mysterious VHS tape and discovers a sinister cult that has pre-recorded material which uncovers a nightmarish conspiracy.

This week I review the classic 80s paranormal slasher, Witchboard. I also cover the latest editions to Shudder, Netflix, and tell you why you should be checking out Tubi. 

Witchboard
Directed by Kevin Tenney
Written by Kevin Tenney
Stars Todd Allen, Tawney Kidaen, Stephen Nichols
Plot Synopsis:
When his girlfriend becomes dangerously obsessed with a ghost she contacted using a ouija board, Jim reluctantly joins forces with her ex - his own estranged childhood best friend - to identify and exorcise the evil spirit.

This week I review the Shudder exclusive, The Beach House. I some how missed this one coming to Shudder. I also talk a little bit about a new table top RPG I picked up today called Call of Cthulhu which is, of course, based in the Lovecraft universe. 

The Beach House
Written and Directed by: Jeffrey A. Brown
Stars: Liana Liberato, Noah Le Gros, and Jake Webber
Plot Synopsis: A  romantic getaway for two troubled college sweethearts turns into a  struggle for survival when unexpected guests - and the surrounding  environment - exhibit signs of a mysterious infection.

Hold on to your kitchen knives 'cuz Scream Stream has finally returned after more than a year on hiatus! Be warned, I sat down and recorded this episode with little to no prep work so, I don't list the director and actors like I normally do. In the spirit of the show, I give my thoughts and impressions on all three of the Fear Street films which are currently available on Netflix. I hope you are as excited as I am for the show's return. Next week I'll be reviewing Raw Head Rex; available on Shudder.com. 

Fear Street Trilogy
Directed by: Leigh Janiak
Written by: R.L. Stine, Kyle Killen, Phil Graziadei
Stars: Kiana Madeira
Olivia Scott Wlech
Benjamin Flores Jr.

For the next few weeks I'll be diving into the classics of horror. I realize I don't review enough of them and I want to change that. I'm going to kick things off with Chopping Mall from 1986.

Chopping Mall
Directed by Jim Wynorski
Written by Jim Wynorski and Steve Mitchell
Stars Kelli Maroney, Tony O'Dell, Russell Todd, and Barbara Crampton
Plot Synopsis
A group of young shopping mall employees stay behind for a late night party in one of the stores. When the mall goes on lock-down before they can get out, the robot security system malfunctions, and goes on a killing spree.

On this brand new episode of Scream Stream I cover a few films and TV shows I've been watching since the last episode. I've also moved podcast hosts from Libsyn to Anchor but you shouldn't see any disruption in your subscription. 

With the Pet Sematary remake being touted as the scariest film of 2019, I decided to revisit the classic many of us remember. Just how well does the classic film from 1989 hold up?

Pet Sematary
Written by: Stephen King
Directed by: Mary Lambert
Stars: Dale Midkiff, Denise Crosby, and Fred Gwynne
Plot Synopsis: After tragedy strikes, a grieving father discovers an ancient burial ground behind his home with the power to raise the dead.