This week on the Couch of the Dead, we went to the theater for Eli Roth's Ice Cream Man, and this movie came loaded with blood, gore, possessed kids, and some seriously ridiculous kills.

We break down the movie from beginning to end in this spoiler-filled review, talking about the story, characters, practical effects, creative death scenes, and the supernatural ice cream man at the center of it all.

Was it scary? Not really. Was it gory? Absolutely. Was it fun? Definitely. But we also had plenty of problems with the story, including some massive plot holes and moments that made us seriously question the logic of the movie.

We also compare Ice Cream Man to other horror movies, discuss Eli Roth's approach to gore, and revisit some of the movie's most outrageous kills.

Plus, as always, we're drinking, joking around, and giving our completely honest opinions.

WARNING: MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD!

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This week on Couch of the Dead, we're reviewing Cold Storage (2026), the sci-fi horror creature feature that may have slipped under the radar. Featuring Liam Neeson, Joe Keery, Georgina Campbell, and Sosie Bacon, the film follows a dangerous parasitic fungus that escapes containment and threatens to spread with terrifying consequences.

We discuss the movie's strongest performances, the balance between horror and comedy, the creature effects, the biggest plot holes, and whether Cold Storage is worth adding to your watchlist. As always, we wrap things up with our final ratings and a fun horror game.

Warning: Full spoilers ahead!

This week on the Couch of the Dead, Vanessa and Matt review Ick (2024), the horror-comedy directed by Joseph Kahn that's packed with creature chaos, millennial nostalgia, early-2000s emo music, outrageous kills, and surprisingly sharp social satire.

We break down the movie's unique creature design, practical effects vs. CGI, hilarious political commentary, memorable performances, and whether Ick deserves a spot among today's best horror-comedies. Along the way, we discuss its biggest twists, funniest moments, plot holes, and what makes this bizarre monster movie so entertaining.

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If you love horror movie reviews, creature features, horror comedy, hidden gems, indie horror, monster movies, and deep horror discussions, you're in the right place.

Topics Covered:

* Ick (2024) Review

* Ending Explained

* Horror Comedy Breakdown

* Monster Design

* Millennial Nostalgia

* Best Kill Scenes

* Hidden Horror Gems

* Joseph Kahn

* Horror Movie Discussion

* Couch of the Dead Podcast

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This week on Couch of the Dead, we're reviewing the overlooked 2004 supernatural Western horror film Dead Birds.

Join us as we discuss the film's Civil War setting, haunted plantation, terrifying creature designs, black magic, practical effects, memorable performances, and ambiguous ending. We debate whether this forgotten horror movie deserves cult classic status, share our category scores, and wrap things up with another round of horror trivia.

If you're a fan of hidden horror gems, haunted house movies, supernatural thrillers, and deep-dive horror discussions, this episode is for you.

Spoiler Warning: We cover the entire movie from beginning to end.

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This week on Couch of the Dead, we're reviewing Evil Dead Burn (2026), the latest entry in one of horror's most iconic franchises.

We discuss the film's brutal practical effects, over-the-top gore, new Deadites, story, performances, and how it compares to previous films like Evil Dead (2013) and Evil Dead Rise. We also talk franchise lore, memorable kills, what surprised us, and whether Burn earns its place among the best Evil Dead movies.

⚠️ This episode contains full spoilers.

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Some horror movies rely on jump scares. Others leave you feeling unsettled long after the credits roll. This week on Couch of the Dead, we're reviewing the 2017 Argentinian supernatural horror film Terrified (Aterrados)—a modern cult classic that delivers relentless tension, haunting imagery, and some of the creepiest paranormal moments in recent horror.

We dive into the film's unique take on supernatural horror, discuss its terrifying creatures, break down the story's mind-bending mythology, and debate what makes this movie so effective... even when it leaves you with more questions than answers. Is Terrified one of the best foreign horror films ever made? We share our thoughts.

As always, we kick things off with our Creepy Cocktail of the Week, sprinkle in plenty of laughs (and drinks), and finish the episode with one of our signature horror games.

⚠️ Spoiler Warning: This episode contains full spoilers for Terrified (Aterrados).

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It's halftime for horror! In this special mid-year episode of Couch of the Dead, Matt and Vanessa rank every 2026 horror movie they've reviewed so far, from the biggest disappointments to their favorite films of the year.

They revisit 13 new releases, compare their Top 10 lists, debate controversial picks, share spoiler-filled thoughts on movies like Backrooms, Hokum, Obsession, Undertone, Send Help, Leviticus, and more, and discuss which upcoming horror films they're most excited for.

Grab your favorite drink and join the conversation as they look back at the best (and worst) horror movies of 2026 so far.

Below are all of the movies (released in 2026) that we have reviewed (with YouTube links)

Leviticus https://youtu.be/owfNk771cFo

Backrooms https://youtu.be/_MleeZJP3jc

Passenger https://youtu.be/SY91kpi1i2IObsession https://youtu.be/qZIKVYKpjso

Hokum https://youtu.be/tcmep3f7LOk

Lee Cronin's The Mummy https://youtu.be/TiFZZ9bPUVc

Faces of Death https://youtu.be/O0WxNWglTbI

The Mortuary Assistant https://youtu.be/pZjsJaW4XrwUndertone https://youtu.be/gLVrhiJsaUc

Psycho Killer https://youtu.be/QqW1TTCmoZk

Send Help https://youtu.be/VeXPpwIVNTQ

Primate https://youtu.be/B5tjKdNbDL4

We Bury the Dead https://youtu.be/xQWdcDOi0mk

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Fresh out of the theater, we break down Leviticus, a supernatural horror film set in a small religious town where a ritual unleashes a disturbing entity.

We dive into the film’s strong performances, its themes of fear and identity, and why its promising premise doesn’t quite stick the landing. With comparisons to It Follows and Smile, plus our final ratings, we give you the honest, unfiltered take, spoilers included.

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A feral woman is captured and wackiness ensues, of course! In this episode, Matt and Vanessa talk about this very obscured movie from 2011, The Woman, directed by Lucky McKee. Connect with us:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/couchofthedead/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/couchofthedead_podcastTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@couchofthedead_podcast

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