Hokum, Iron Lung, Exit 8, Chum, and Return of the Living Dead II
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The episode reviews several newer horror films along with a classic, discussing their plots and themes.
We’ve got a lot of newer movies this week plus one oldie. We’ll open with “Hokum,” a cool haunted hotel story. “Exit 8” is a weird import that’ll get under your skin. “Chum” and “Iron Lung” take us into two very different oceans. Lastly, we’ll have some fun with “Return of the Living Dead II” from 1988. All this, as well as the latest issue of “Horror Monthly,” issue #57, for June 2026, is available! Check out all the back issues, as well as our other books, with one easy link: https://horrormonthly.com Mainstream Films: 2026 Hokum * Directed by: Damian McCarthy * Written by: Damian McCarthy * Stars: Adam Scott, Peter Coonan, David Wilmot * Run Time: 1 Hour, 47 Minutes * Trailer: Spoiler-Free Judgment Zone An American writer visits Ireland to scatter his parent’s ashes and do some writing. But there might be ghosts and witchery afoot, and his trip gets more complicated than he expected. Adam Scott does a good job in a dramatic role, and the whole thing is well put together. The script is excellent, and we both thought it was very entertaining. Spoilery Synopsis A man in armor wanders across the desert and consults a map. He soon runs out of water but sees a big circle in the…
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