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He/Him. Freelance writer, reader, & pumpkin eater who reviews horror. Catch new articles from me @HorrorPress.Com! Business email: luis@horrorpress.com

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Addendum: Scream partnering with a predatory betting app to promote the film as the final act of shooting themselves in the foot was a curveball I could not have possibly predicted, and also somehow the perfect metaphor for how emotionless and empty the film makes me feel

Not unlike a slot machine

26.02.2026 19:10 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Horror Franchise Fatigue: It’s Ok To Say Goodbye To Your Favs I’ve come to the kind of grim conclusion that sooner or later we’re all going to succumb to horror franchise fatigue. Bear with me, this editorial is more stream of consciousness than most of the ones...

With Scream 7 releasing, it’s time to realize that it’s okay to say goodbye! Article by @ladiazforever.bsky.social #horrorsky

26.02.2026 19:02 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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β€˜The Strangers: Chapter 3’ Review: Visual Melatonin As The Strangers: Chapter 3 reached its midpoint, tears pricked at my cheeks in that dimly lit theatre. Not from any considerable stir of emotion for our heroine Maya, or The Strangers themselves. The...

You knew it would be bad, I knew it would be bad. But The Strangers: Chapter 3 was so violently emotionless that I can't even say that I'm mad at it, just tired. It didn't even have the Heat Seeking Boar Missile this time.

Read the review @horrorpress.com below:

horrorpress.com/reviews/1297...

06.02.2026 17:39 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜The Ritual (2017)’ Review: When Grief Gets Gruesome The Ritual is, without a doubt, one of the most completely enthralling horror films of the past decade. Usually, I wouldn’t open with such a strong reaction for a movie that isn’t a technical and narr...

A throwback review hits @horrorpress.com this week: it's David Bruckner's The Ritual! Easily one of the most completely enthralling horror films of the past decade. If you haven't seen it and would like to know my thoughts on it, read the review here:

horrorpress.com/reviews/1251...

29.01.2026 17:14 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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β€˜The Ritual (2017)’ Review: When Grief Gets Gruesome The Ritual is, without a doubt, one of the most completely enthralling horror films of the past decade. Usually, I wouldn’t open with such a strong reaction for a movie that isn’t a technical and narr...

A throwback review hits @horrorpress.com this week: it's David Bruckner's The Ritual! Easily one of the most completely enthralling horror films of the past decade. If you haven't seen it and would like to know my thoughts on it, read the review here:

horrorpress.com/reviews/1251...

29.01.2026 17:14 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Hearing Democrats claim the issue with ICE is that they’re not given enough training to do their job.

Um… the last thing they need is MORE funding and training.

ICE needs to be abolished, arrested and prosecuted.

Period.

24.01.2026 22:33 πŸ‘ 61 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Imagine having a free throw this easy with such phenomenal source material, its a layup

and instead of making the basket, the ball careens off into the stands, hits the team mascot in the head, kills him, and that starts a town wide riot that ends up burning down three buildings and injuring 11

23.01.2026 17:53 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Shout out to everyone who follows @horrorpress.com, everyone who writes for Horror Press, obviously shout out to our incredible editor @latinohorror.bsky.social, and most of all shout out to all the people who have visited the site over the years and read our articles! Much love, and more to come! πŸ–€

12.01.2026 02:25 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Today marks 5 years since I launched @horrorpress.com and after hitting the publish button on over 1,000 articles, meeting so many cool writers, and connecting with creators, I wouldn’t change a single thing! Here’s to many more! πŸ₯³πŸ₯³πŸ₯³

11.01.2026 21:35 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
Thumbnail for the Lorwyn Eclipsed Trailer featuring the title "A Boggart Ballad". A goblin from Lorwyn and a Boggart from Shadowmoor stand divided by purple light against backgrounds of their respective side of the plane. Each of these figures is crafted by the Jim Henson company featuring their traditional style.

Thumbnail for the Lorwyn Eclipsed Trailer featuring the title "A Boggart Ballad". A goblin from Lorwyn and a Boggart from Shadowmoor stand divided by purple light against backgrounds of their respective side of the plane. Each of these figures is crafted by the Jim Henson company featuring their traditional style.

Welcome to Lorwyn Eclipsed, enjoy A Boggart Ballad. #MTGLorwyn

youtu.be/mCQ5EF69rSQ

05.01.2026 18:59 πŸ‘ 610 πŸ” 179 πŸ’¬ 40 πŸ“Œ 79
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β€˜Dry January’ Review: The Perfect Short Film for a Long Month Director C.J. Arellano’s newest short film, Dry January will cure what ails you. After a disastrous New Year’s Eve lands siblings Maya and Toby in boiling hot water with their parents (and leaves thei...

One of our favorite short films of 2025! DRY JANUARY by @cjlgva.bsky.social had us in stitches! Review by @ladiazforever.bsky.social #horrorsky

29.12.2025 23:35 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Nothing says 'tis the Season like social media users quote dunking on pleas for people to seek help during an emotionally brutal season.

Heads up: detached irony is out. Being snarky to strangers doesn't make you look cool; It makes you look like just another asshole and we are full up on those.

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the poster for the 2018 version of Suspiria. A painting of a woman in a flowing red gown, long hair covering her face. her arms are positioned over each other strangely.

the poster for the 2018 version of Suspiria. A painting of a woman in a flowing red gown, long hair covering her face. her arms are positioned over each other strangely.

they will never make me hate you

04.11.2025 15:44 πŸ‘ 685 πŸ” 80 πŸ’¬ 25 πŸ“Œ 8

Revenge on his enemies.

Hippos are straight murder tanks.

19.12.2025 05:09 πŸ‘ 36 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

welcome to derry immediately blowing a hole through what little desire i had to watch it by incorporating ai into what could have been a really effective scene, what a disappointment

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you know when you hear the life story of a director and you fully understand why they made the movies they made? that is kinji fukasaku's story. this highlight on battle royale turning 25 delves a little into that aspect of his films, hope you all get some time to read it @horrorpress.com!

09.12.2025 18:06 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This was a VERY FUN article to write for @horrorpress.com, and I'm very excited to share it now with all of you! Be sure to show Robert and Catherine lots of love, check out their socials!

08.12.2025 23:09 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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just remembered theres no physical release for the ritual (2017)

08.12.2025 17:50 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ Review: Fanservice Wrapped in Mess I have no illusions that Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 entertained me due in no small part to personal bias. There was genuine enjoyment to be had for how silly and fun it was and enjoy it I did. I, of al...

Maybe, one day, the #FNAF movies can be more than fan service. As a fan of the lore, I hope so. But the latest film has me pessimistic that its about to be the same for each film that follows, all the way down. Read the full review @horrorpress.com here:

horrorpress.com/reviews/1227...

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Jackalope

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THATS WHAT IM SAYING

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The Best Worst Snake Movies, And Where to Find Them Natural horror has always been an underserved genre. Not that there isn’t a glut of natural horror movies to watch; giant animal or otherwise, there are plenty. But really, there’s only so many good o...

We slithered through the bowels of streaming services far and wide to bring you this snake streaming guide showcasing the BEST of the WORST snake horror movies! Article by @ladiazforever.bsky.social #horrorsky

03.12.2025 22:05 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2

When I say this is the most mental power I've ever needed to finish an article because oh good lord why are there so many boring ass snake movies (not counting the straight up cruel ones)

BUT THESE ONES, THESE ARE THE CREME DE LA CREME, LOCK IN AND PEEP GAME REAL QUICK

03.12.2025 22:47 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Adam Scott crouched in dark, small corridor lit by lantern

Adam Scott crouched in dark, small corridor lit by lantern

Here's a new look at Adam Scott in HOKUM, the latest nightmare from Oddity director Damian McCarthy set to release in theaters on May 1, 2026.

A horror novelist visits a remote Irish inn to spread his parents’ ashes, unaware the place is rumored to be haunted by a witch.

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World AIDS Day 2025. The administration might have ugly, hateful hearts but this country does not. Remembering those lost and grateful for the many people who work tirelessly to support and uplift those living with HIV and dedicating time to kindness, research and activism. 🧑

01.12.2025 16:58 πŸ‘ 61 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

weird facetune polar express will byers in the first episode of the new season got me all sorts of fucked up idk why im so hung up on this

29.11.2025 23:18 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜Doctor Sleep’ Is Mike Flanagan’s Finest Hour If there was ever any horror film that managed to surpass what came before it, let it be known that few have been as successful at it as Mike Flanagan’s Doctor Sleep. Sacrilege, some might say, to thr...

and if you love gushing about how good of a director mike flanagan is at merging his vision with that of #stephenking, you should also read the full review i wrote for doctor sleep!

horrorpress.com/reviews/1210...

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Finally got to talk about Snakebite Andi and Dan Torrance in this article I wrote for @horrorpress.com, they're two of my favorite characters and how they're juxtaposed is *chefs kiss*

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β€˜Doctor Sleep’ and the Power of Found Family β€œIt seems to me you grew up fine son. But you still owe a debt. Pay it.” These are the final words of Dick Halloran, as portrayed by Carl Lumbly in the 2019 film Doctor Sleep. The β€œlast dream” Dan has...

Stephen King’s DOCTOR SLEEP is more than just a sequel to THE SHINING. @ladiazforever.bsky.social explores its themes of trauma, redemption, and... found family, in this thorough look at Flanagan's horror masterpiece. #horrorsky

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