The Bloody Reel

Happy October Horror Fans!

In this episode of The Bloody Reel, we’re going back to where the modern zombie movie began!
Join us as we take a bloody trip through the history of classic zombie movies, exploring the films that shaped the genre from 1968 through 1999. From the groundbreaking Night of the Living Dead and George A. Romero's revolutionary take on the undead, through Dawn of the Dead, Day of the Dead, The Return of the Living Dead, and the wild zombie movies of the 1970s and '80s, we're digging into the films that turned zombies into one of horror's most enduring monsters.
We'll talk about the movies we love, the ones that didn't quite survive the test of time, the evolution of the zombie, memorable kills, practical effects, bizarre storylines, and some of the films that deserve another look.
So grab your popcorn, lock the doors, and watch your back...
Because this isn't The Walking Dead.
These are the zombies that started it all. nom nom nom!

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Buckle up, spacefarers—because we’re heading to 2120. Alien: Earth, the franchises chilling new prequel, crash-lands us into a world where megacorporations rule, human-synthetic hybrids walk among us, and rival powers race to weaponize the galaxy’s most terrifying lifeform. With Weyland-Yutani scheming, Prodigy pushing boundaries, and xenomorphs finally crawling onto Earth, this series isn’t just a prequel—it’s a corporate nightmare wrapped in sci-fi horror. 

On The Bloody Reel, we’re dissecting the first half of the series—unpacking the terror, the tension, and the twisted thrills that make this entry a worthy addition to the Alien legacy.

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🎙️This weeks Bloody Reel podcast dives deep into the thrilling world of the sci-fi horror sub genre — where the terrifying unknown collides with the cutting edge of science. From rogue AI and alien invasions to cosmic experiments gone horribly wrong, we explore stories that prove horror knows no bounds—not even the edge of the universe. 🚀👽

Whether you're a fan of futuristic fears or otherworldly chills, this episode we discuss the places where curiosity meets chaos in this genre-centric podcast exploration.

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Unearthed from the Bloody Reel vault...
This week, we blow the dust off a long-lost recording from 2021: our chilling review of Netflix’s 2021 Fear Street trilogy — Parts One, Two, and Three. 

Why now? Because horror never dies… and neither does Prom Queen. 👑
Just in time for the debut of Fear Street: Prom Queen dropping this Friday, May 23rd — we're revisiting the cursed streets of Shadyside.

Tune in, scream with us, and get hyped for what's coming next... if you dare. 🎧🩸

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Ah, the classic cabin in the woods—because nothing says ‘relaxing family vacation’ like isolation, ominous howling, and the occasional bloodcurdling scream. This week on The Bloody Reel, your hosts creep into the shadows of Leigh Whannell’s Wolf Man, where a family's peaceful getaway turns into a full-blown fur-flying nightmare. We’re talking seclusion, secrets, and one hairy problem that doesn’t knock before clawing its way in. So grab your silver bullets, or a sharp weapon, maybe a flashlight (you’re gonna need it), and join us as we howl, hack, and humor our way through this reimagining of a classic creature feature.

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🎙️ This Week on The Bloody Reel...

We’re sinking our teeth into a film that, by all accounts, shouldn’t exist: the 2024 remake of Nosferatu. Originally a shadowy, unauthorized spin on Dracula, this eerie tale shares surprising DNA with Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein—a creature of darkness misunderstood, feared, and ultimately doomed.

But let’s be clear—Robert Eggers isn’t just retelling a classic. He’s resurrecting it with haunting visuals, gothic atmosphere, and a cinematic style that drips with dread. With Bill Skarsgård slipping into the role of Count Orlok like a shadow at your door, we can’t help but gush over this film—or dare we say... bleed for it.

So join us—day or night—if you dare. We’re going deep into the crypt to unpack Eggers’ dark vision of Nosferatu. Bring garlic… and headphones.

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What started as a chilling speculation in the 1970s by Robert Munger—that the Antichrist could walk among us as a child—quickly spiraled into one of the most terrifying horror franchises of all time. Fueled by writer Harvey Bernard’s vision, The Omen saga has unleashed four spine-tingling sequels, a haunting remake, and now, a gripping prequel.

Join The Bloody Reel hosts, where we resurrect the eerie legacy of this iconic franchise, diving deep into its sinister history—the good, the bad, and, of course, the bloody. We’ll revisit the first five films before plunging into last year’s release, The First Omen, the chilling prequel to the 1976 classic that started it all. When good and evil collide, and supernatural forces battle for control, one question remains—who will claim our world?

Listen Now.... if you dare!

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This Halloween 2024 special got trapped in the shadows of our studio, but we finally dragged it back into the light! 🕷️🔦

Join us as we sink our teeth into the 2024 adaptation of Stephen King’s Salem’s Lot—where we dissect the good, the bad, the ugly… and the downright terrifying of bringing King’s horror to the screen.

Lock your doors, close your blinds, and for the love of all things holy—DO NOT invite anyone in. 🦇😱

Listen now… if you dare. 🎙

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The Entity Returns 6 days following the finale of the first Smile, not skipping a beat.

Smile II, earning its way into the small list of successful sequels, pushes all the necessary buttons for a sequel. the body count is bigger, death scenes are so much more elaborate, there is more blood and gore and the 'killer' is bigger, badder, and more elaborate as well. 

All the great scares that we were given in the first Smile, we're given at a higher level and better in this second installment for the, what is now, a franchise. 

Either take a listen to the podcast now then watch, or go watch Smile I, listen and then watch Smile II. But regardless of how you do it, join us in reviewing one of our top 5 horror movies to come out of 2024

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We've turned the clock into the next year but before moving forward, we at The Bloody Reel want to review what we were watching in 2024. Our favorites and some hidden gems. 
We also look to what this new year has in store for us. 
Between the three of us we highly recommend, first you listen to this podcast, then you make sure to watch all the movies listed here: 

Abigail (Episode Reel 43)
The First Omen (Franchise review coming soon)
Smile 2 (will release in 2 weeks)
Alien Romulus (Reel 45)
Late Night with the Devil (Reel 44)
Longlegs
The Nun II
Lisa Frankenstein (discussed in Reel 42)

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