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Gruesome Magazine - Horror Movie Reviews and Interviews

Doc Rotten
232 episodes   Last Updated: May 09, 24
The Grue-Crew behind GruesomeMagazine.com gathers to review the latest horror film available on VOD, streaming, and from independent filmmakers, searching for the diamond in the rough. If it is scary, gory, creepy, or just blindly WTF, Gruesome Magazine will suffer the bad and champion the great.

Episodes

The Grue-Crew review MIND BODY SPIRIT (2024, Welcome Villain) on Gruesome Magazine episode 530. Award-winning filmmaker Christopher G. Moore and Doc Rotten share their thoughts about this week’s frightening addition to streaming and theatrical horror films. Warning: possible spoilers after the initial impressions! MIND BODY SPIRIT (2024, Welcome Villain) Synopsis: MIND BODY SPIRIT follows Anya, an aspiring yoga influencer, as she embarks on a ritual practice left behind by her estranged grandmother. What starts as a spiritual self-help guide quickly evolves into something much more sinister. As Anya becomes obsessed with the mysterious power of the practice, she unwittingly unleashes an otherworldly entity that begins to take control of her life — and her videos. Now Anya must race to unlock the truth, before her descent into madness threatens to consume her mind, body and spirit.  Available on Digital beginning May 7, 2024 Written and Directed by: Alex Henes, Matthew Merenda Cast: Sarah J. Bartholomew, Madi Bready, KJ Flahive FOLLOW: Gruesome Magazine Website http://gruesomemagazine.com YouTube Channel (Subscribe Today!) https://youtube.com/c/gruesomemagazine Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gruesomemagazine/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HorrorNewsRadioOfficial/ Gruesome Magazine Patreon https://www.patreon.com/gruesomemagazine
The Grue-Crew review NEW LIFE (2024, XYZ Films) on Gruesome Magazine episode 529. Jeff Mohr from Decades of Horror: The Classic Era, Crystal Cleveland, the Livin6Dead6irl from Decades of Horror: 1980s, award-winning filmmaker Christopher G. Moore, lead news writer Dave Dreher, and Doc Rotten share their thoughts about this week’s frightening addition to streaming horror films. Warning: possible spoilers after the initial impressions! NEW LIFE (2024, XYZ Films) Synopsis: A mysterious woman on the run, and the resourceful fixer assigned to bring her in. Their two unique stories inextricably link, as the stakes of the pursuit rise to apocalyptic proportions. Available in Theaters and On Demand beginning May 3, 2024
 Written and Directed by: John Rosman Cast: Sonya Walger, Hayley Erin, Tony Amendola FOLLOW: Gruesome Magazine Website http://gruesomemagazine.com YouTube Channel (Subscribe Today!) https://youtube.com/c/gruesomemagazine Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gruesomemagazine/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HorrorNewsRadioOfficial/ Doc, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DocRottenHNR Crystal, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/living6dead6irl Crystal, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livin6dead6irl/ Jeff, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeffmohr9 Dave, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drehershouseofhorrors
The Grue-Crew review INFESTED (2024, SHUDDER) on Gruesome Magazine episode 528. Jeff Mohr from Decades of Horror: The Classic Era, Crystal Cleveland, the Livin6Dead6irl from Decades of Horror: 1980s, award-winning filmmaker Christopher G. Moore, lead news writer Dave Dreher, and Doc Rotten share their thoughts about this week’s frightening addition to streaming horror films. Warning: possible spoilers after the initial impressions! INFESTED (2024, SHUDDER) Synopsis: Residents of a rundown French apartment building battle against an army of deadly, rapidly reproducing spiders. Available Streaming on Shudder beginning April 26, 2024
 Directed by: Sébastien Vanicek Written by: Florent Bernard, Sébastien Vanicek Cast: Théo Christine, Sofia Lesaffre, Jérôme Niel, Lisa Nyarko, Finnegan Oldfield, Marie-Philomène, Mahamadou Sangaré FOLLOW: Gruesome Magazine Website http://gruesomemagazine.com YouTube Channel (Subscribe Today!) https://youtube.com/c/gruesomemagazine Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gruesomemagazine/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HorrorNewsRadioOfficial/ Doc, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DocRottenHNR Crystal, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/living6dead6irl Crystal, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livin6dead6irl/ Jeff, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeffmohr9 Dave, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drehershouseofhorrors
The Grue-Crew review ABIGAIL (2024, Universal Pictures) on Gruesome Magazine episode 527. Jeff Mohr from Decades of Horror: The Classic Era, Crystal Cleveland, the Livin6Dead6irl from Decades of Horror: 1980s, award-winning filmmaker Christopher G. Moore, lead news writer Dave Dreher, and Doc Rotten share their thoughts about this week’s frightening addition to streaming horror films. Guest-host: Brian W. Smith Warning: possible spoilers after the initial impressions! ABIGAIL (2024, Universal Pictures) Synopsis: After a group of criminals kidnap the ballerina daughter of a powerful underworld figure, they retreat to an isolated mansion, unaware that they’re locked inside with no normal little girl. Available in Theaters beginning on April 19, 2024
 Directed by: Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler Gillett Written by: Stephen Shields, Guy Busick Cast: Melissa Barrera, Dan Stevens, Alisha Weir, William Catlett, Kathryn Newton, Kevin Durand, Angus Cloud, Giancarlo Esposito FOLLOW: Gruesome Magazine Website http://gruesomemagazine.com YouTube Channel (Subscribe Today!) https://youtube.com/c/gruesomemagazine Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gruesomemagazine/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HorrorNewsRadioOfficial/ Doc, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DocRottenHNR Crystal, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/living6dead6irl Crystal, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livin6dead6irl/ Jeff, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeffmohr9 Dave, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drehershouseofhorrors
The Grue-Crew review BLACKOUT (2024) on Gruesome Magazine episode 526. Jeff Mohr from Decades of Horror: The Classic Era, Crystal Cleveland, the Livin6Dead6irl from Decades of Horror: 1980s, award-winning filmmaker Christopher G. Moore, lead news writer Dave Dreher, and Doc Rotten share their thoughts about this week’s frightening addition to streaming horror films. Warning: possible spoilers after the initial impressions! BLACKOUT (2024) A Fine Arts painter is convinced that he is a werewolf wreaking havoc on a small American town under the full moon. Available on VOD beginning on April 12, 2024
 Written and Directed by: Larry Fessenden Cast: Alex Hurt, Barbara Crampton, Marshall Bell, James Le Gros, Kevin Corrigan, Jeremy Holm, Rigo Garay,Ella Rae Peck, Gaby Layner FOLLOW: Gruesome Magazine Website http://gruesomemagazine.com YouTube Channel (Subscribe Today!) https://youtube.com/c/gruesomemagazine Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gruesomemagazine/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HorrorNewsRadioOfficial/ Doc, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DocRottenHNR Crystal, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/living6dead6irl Crystal, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livin6dead6irl/ Jeff, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeffmohr9 Dave, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drehershouseofhorrors
The Grue-Crew review LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL (2024, SHUDDER) on Gruesome Magazine episode 525. Jeff Mohr from Decades of Horror: The Classic Era, Crystal Cleveland, the Livin6Dead6irl from Decades of Horror: 1980s, award-winning filmmaker Christopher G. Moore, lead news writer Dave Dreher, and Doc Rotten share their thoughts about this week's frightening addition to streaming horror films. Warning: possible spoilers after the initial impressions! LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL (2024, SHUDDER) A live television broadcast in 1977 goes horribly wrong, unleashing evil into the nation's living rooms. Available streaming on Shudder beginning on April 19, 2024 Written and Directed by: Cameron Cairnes, Colin Cairnes Cast: David Dastmalchian, Laura Gordon, Ian Bliss, Ingrid Torelli, Fayssal Bazzi FOLLOW: Gruesome Magazine Website http://gruesomemagazine.com YouTube Channel (Subscribe Today!) https://youtube.com/c/gruesomemagazine Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gruesomemagazine/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HorrorNewsRadioOfficial/ Doc, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DocRottenHNR Crystal, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/living6dead6irl Crystal, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livin6dead6irl/ Jeff, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeffmohr9 Dave, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drehershouseofhorrors
The Grue-Crew review FESTIVAL OF THE LIVING DEAD (2024, Tubi) on Gruesome Magazine episode 524. Jeff Mohr from Decades of Horror: The Classic Era, Crystal Cleveland, the Livin6Dead6irl from Decades of Horror: 1980s, award-winning filmmaker Christopher G. Moore, lead news writer Dave Dreher, and Doc Rotten share their thoughts about this week’s frightening addition to streaming horror films. Warning: possible spoilers after the initial impressions! FESTIVAL OF THE LIVING DEAD (2024, Tubi) While attending a festival to commemorate the original zombie attack, Ash and her friends encounter the living dead and must fight back or be devoured. Available streaming on Tubi beginning on April 5, 2024 Directed by: Jen Soska, Sylvia Soska Written by: Miriam Lyapin, Helen Marsh Cast: Ashley Moore as Ash, Camren Bicondova as Iris, Gage Marsh as Kevin, Maia Jae Bastidas, Andre Anthony, Keana Lyn Bastidas, Christian Rose, Shiloh O’Reilly   FOLLOW: Gruesome Magazine Website http://gruesomemagazine.com YouTube Channel (Subscribe Today!) https://youtube.com/c/gruesomemagazine Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gruesomemagazine/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HorrorNewsRadioOfficial/ Doc, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DocRottenHNR Crystal, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/living6dead6irl Crystal, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livin6dead6irl/ Jeff, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeffmohr9 Dave, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drehershouseofhorrors
The Grue-Crew review ALL YOU NEED IS DEATH (2024, XYZ Films) on Gruesome Magazine episode 522. Jeff Mohr from Decades of Horror: The Classic Era, Crystal Cleveland, the Livin6Dead6irl from Decades of Horror: 1980s, award-winning filmmaker Christopher G. Moore, lead news writer Dave Dreher, and Doc Rotten share their thoughts about this week’s frightening addition to streaming horror films. Warning: possible spoilers after the initial impressions! ALL YOU NEED IS DEATH (2024, XYZ Films) A young couple who collect rare folk ballads discover the dark side of love when they surreptitiously record and translate an ancient, taboo folk song from the deep, forgotten past. Available VOD and in select U.S. cinemas on April 11, 2024 Written and Directed by: Paul Duane Cast: Simone Collins, Charlie Maher, Olwen Fouéré, Barry McKiernan, Gary Whelan   FOLLOW: Gruesome Magazine Website http://gruesomemagazine.com YouTube Channel (Subscribe Today!) https://youtube.com/c/gruesomemagazine Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gruesomemagazine/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HorrorNewsRadioOfficial/ Doc, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DocRottenHNR Crystal, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/living6dead6irl Crystal, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livin6dead6irl/ Jeff, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeffmohr9 Dave, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drehershouseofhorrors
The Grue-Crew review BAGHEAD (2024, Shudder) on Gruesome Magazine episode 521. Jeff Mohr from Decades of Horror: The Classic Era, Crystal Cleveland, the Livin6Dead6irl from Decades of Horror: 1980s, award-winning filmmaker Christopher G. Moore, lead news writer Dave Dreher, and Doc Rotten share their thoughts about this week’s frightening addition to streaming horror films. Warning: possible spoilers after the initial impressions! BAGHEAD (2024, Shudder) A young woman inherits a run-down pub and discovers a dark secret within its basement – Baghead – a shape-shifting creature that will let you speak to lost loved ones, but not without consequence. Available streaming on SHUDDER beginning April 5, 2024 Directed by: Alberto Corredor Written by: Christina Pamies, Bryce McGuire Based on the short film written by: Lorcan Reilly Cast: Freya Allan, Jeremy Irvine, Ruby Barker, Peter Mullan, Anne Muller   FOLLOW: Gruesome Magazine Website http://gruesomemagazine.com YouTube Channel (Subscribe Today!) https://youtube.com/c/gruesomemagazine Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gruesomemagazine/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HorrorNewsRadioOfficial/ Doc, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DocRottenHNR Crystal, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/living6dead6irl Crystal, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livin6dead6irl/ Jeff, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeffmohr9 Dave, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drehershouseofhorrors
The Grue-Crew review GODZILLA X KONG: THE NEW EMPIRE (2024, Warner Brothers) on Gruesome Magazine episode 520. Jeff Mohr from Decades of Horror: The Classic Era, Crystal Cleveland, the Livin6Dead6irl from Decades of Horror: 1980s, award-winning filmmaker Christopher G. Moore, lead news writer Dave Dreher, and Doc Rotten share their thoughts about this week's frightening addition to streaming horror films. Special Guest Host: DIRK ROGERS Warning: possible spoilers after the initial impressions! GODZILLA X KONG: THE NEW EMPIRE (2024, Warner Brothers) Two ancient titans, Godzilla and Kong, clash in an epic battle as humans unravel their intertwined origins and connection to Skull Island's mysteries. Available In Theaters Beginning March 29, 2024 Directed by: Adam Wingard Written by: Terry Rossio, Simon Barrett, Jeremy Slater Cast: Rebecca Hall, Dan Stevens, Brian Tyree Henry, Kaylee Hottle   FOLLOW: Gruesome Magazine Website http://gruesomemagazine.com YouTube Channel (Subscribe Today!) https://youtube.com/c/gruesomemagazine Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gruesomemagazine/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HorrorNewsRadioOfficial/ Doc, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DocRottenHNR Crystal, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/living6dead6irl Crystal, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livin6dead6irl/ Jeff, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeffmohr9 Dave, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drehershouseofhorrors