Grave Discussions

Warning: Some movie spoilers ahead. Better late than never, right? After a hectic 2024 and early 2025, the Grave Discussions trio-officially joined by none other than The Caretaker-finally returns from their putrid crypts to discuss their Top 10 Horror Films of 2024! Notoriously challenging to rank, 2024 was arguably the highest-quality year for horror in quite some time, offering some of the genre's most unique movies and incredible performances (especially from the lead female actors). Tune in now to hear the terrifying triumvirate run down their lists... If you dare! Related Episodes: Episode 108 – Terrorizing Top 5 of 2023 Episode 103 – 2022: A Fangtastic Year for Fear Episode 100 – Top 10 Terrors of 2021 Episode 98 – 2020: The Best of a Bad Year Episode 88 – 2019: The Year’s Best Fears

Things are about to get spooky–again! The cult monster mash Spookies has thrilled and confused audiences for decades, and the recent announcement of a long-awaited sequel has stirred renewed interest in the property. In light of the news, the Grave Discussions crew sits down with Spookies 2 creator Frank Farel, one of the original producers and writers of Twisted Souls, which infamously became conjoined with additional footage to create Spookies. Listen now to hear all about how Farel plans to make the kind of film he and his partners intended to many years ago! Warning: Spoilers for Spookies ahead. Check out Barnabas’s retrospective on Spookies on TikTok! Missed any previous episodes of Grave Discussions? Find them in the Episode Archive!

Barnabas and Samael return from Hell to cover one of 2024's most divisive and popular horror films, Longlegs! Following one of the most successful marketing campaigns in recent genre history, Osgood Perkins's investigative supernatural thriller quickly became Neon's most successful theatrical release, leading many to wonder... "Is Longlegs actually any good?" Your favorite devilish duo introduces a surprising third official host into the mix to break down the movie's deliciously evil plot, Nicolas Cage's hilariously unforeseen octave range, and so much more! Warning: Spoilers for Longlegs ahead. Check out Barnabas's review of Longlegs on TikTok! Missed any previous episodes of Grave Discussions? Find them in the Episode Archive!

Your favorite undead talk show hosts are back from the afterlife; the crow carried their spirits back due to misconduct... Oof. Few vigilantes are as cool, calm, and collected as Eric Draven, resurrected by a mystical entity in Alex Proyas's 1994 cult classic, The Crow, to enact revenge on the gangsters who murdered him and his fiancée. Ahead of the 2024 reimagining, Barnabas and Samael break down the '90s urban gothic masterpiece, star Brandon Lee's untimely death and legacy, and their expectations about the new film. Warning: Spoilers for The Crow ahead. Check out Barnabas's take on the Crow (2024) official trailer on TikTok!

The year is nearly over, and the horror genre is as strong as ever, suggesting another stellar "Best Films" list from the graveyard ghouls, Barnabas and Samael! With 2023 nearly over, the hellions of horror return to the podcasting sphere with the annual lists of their favorite genre films of the year. From the good and bad of classic franchises to some ambitious original features, tune in to hear your favorite fanged hosts run down the best horror films of the year—some of their choices may shock you! Warning: Some movie spoilers ahead. Check out Barnabas's Best Horror Films of 2023 list on Defacto Film Reviews.