Love is the Monster, Hold the Fort, Animals, Planet of the Apes, and Lost Highway
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The episode reviews five films, including new releases and vintage classics, while discussing the latest issue of Horror Monthly.
We’re back with another collection of five films, some new, some not so much. We’ll open with the comedic “Hold the Fort” and then the not-funny-at-all “Love is the Monster,” both new releases. We’ll take a look at a creepy, long-ish short film, “Animals,” also from this year. We’ll then watch a couple of vintage films, “Planet of the Apes” and “Lost Highway.” Mostly good stuff! 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: 2025 Hold the Fort * Director: William Bagley * Writers: William Bagley (written by), Scott Hawkins (story) * Stars: Haley Leary, Chris Mayers, Julian Smith, Tordy Clark, Hamid-Reza Benjamin Thompson * Runtime: 74 minutes * Official Trailer: Spoiler-Free Judgment Zone Because they didn’t read their home owners association contract, a young couple find themselves in a battle with assorted creatures from a hell portal. It’s very funny while being full on horror with a gory body count. The effects, cast, and script were all very good. We thought it was really entertaining. Spoilery Synopsis…
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