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Following a case of adultery, Dr. David McCall (David Hayward) and his wife Emily (Lori Cardille) move into an old house in which a woman murdered her cheating husband. A man-hating spirit named Florence Bravo decides to recreate the events that led to her husband's death to make Emily her companion. Pressured by the ghost, Emily overhears her husband talking to realtor Julian Hanratty (Carol Levy) the next day, mistaking their conversation as a proposition for sex; in reality, David has decided the house is giving his wife's imagination too much to work with. When he tries explaining things to Emily, she is now fully under Bravo's sway and kills him in the exactly the same way as Bravo's husband. The episode ends with both Emily and Florence giggling madly; implying Emily was given the death sentence and has become a ghost.Directed by John Lewis and written by Edithe Swensen Original airdate: October 19, 1986

In Send Help (2026), survival isn’t just physical — it’s psychological. This detailed review breaks down the film’s themes, character dynamics, and ending explained.Rather than focusing only on physical survival, Send Help (2026) builds tension through mental deterioration, power shifts, and the question at the center of the film: who breaks first?If you’re looking for a thoughtful film analysis of Send Help (2026), this breakdown covers the themes, performances, symbolism, and deeper meaning behind the ending.

This week in the Video Dungeon, we dive into John Woo’s explosive Hong Kong action classic and break down why it’s still legendary over 30 years later.Starring Chow Yun-fat as Inspector Tequila, Hard Boiled delivers peak gun fu, operatic slow-motion chaos, and the infamous hospital shootout — one of the most insane action sequences ever filmed.In this review, we explore why many fans consider Hard Boiled the high point of John Woo’s films and the ultimate expression of the heroic bloodshed style.We also compare it to Woo’s earlier classics like The Killer and A Better Tomorrow, digging into themes of brotherhood, honor, and moral chaos — and asking the big question: Is this John Woo’s best movie?

Primate (2026) is one of the most talked-about and controversial films of the year. We break down this 'Apesploitation' movie in two parts, starting with a completely non-spoiler review, then moving into a full spoiler discussion and ending analysis for those who’ve already seen it. Is Primate (2026) a satisfying shot of classic horror?Lucy's tropical island homecoming turns deadly when her family's clever chimpanzee, Ben, becomes rabid. With her father away and no help coming, paradise becomes a prison as Lucy and her friends fight for survival against a pet they once trusted.

Phantom of the Paradise is one of the most underrated cult films of the 1970s, blending horror, satire, glam rock, and tragedy years before The Rocky Horror Picture Show became a midnight-movie phenomenon. In this video, we review Brian De Palma’s wild rock opera and compare it directly to Rocky Horror—from tone and music to cult status and cultural impact.Starring Paul Williams and featuring unforgettable songs, shocking visuals, and sharp commentary on the music industry, Phantom of the Paradise remains a cult favorite that never fully broke into the mainstream. Is it better than Rocky Horror? Darker? Smarter? More cynical? Serj from ‪@LetheanBand‬ joins us to break it all down!

Happy Holidays, Dumpster Dwellers! This week we're reviewing Dark Angel (1990) — also known as I Come in Peace. This early-90s action thriller blends alien crime, gritty police drama, and explosive practical effects into one unforgettable B-movie experience.Set in Houston, Dark Angel follows a hard-boiled cop facing off against an extraterrestrial drug dealer using deadly alien technology. With iconic one-liners, brutal action scenes, and pure VHS-era energy, this film has earned a lasting reputation among cult movie fans, sci-fi action lovers, and Dolph Lundgren fans. Is this the most underrated Christmas action movie?

This week on Ripe Reviews we’re ripping the spine out of Predator: Badlands (2025)–the latest entry from Dan Trachtenburg in the iconic sci-fi action franchise. Does this new chapter suffer from not being more like the classic Predator films, or does it actually benefit from its new Disney polish? Whether your opinion is that it's lost its grit, or gained a fresh identity, this review breaks down everything you need to know.

Get ready for an in-depth conversation with legendary production designer Mick Strawn, known for shaping the look and feel of some of the most iconic horror and fantasy films of the last four decades. In this deep-dive conversation, Mick shares untold stories, creative secrets, and career-defining moments — including his experience working on the cult favorite Night of the Scarecrow (1995).

Happy Halloween, Dumpster Dwellers! This week in the Video Dungeon we're digging deep into Night of the Scarecrow (1995), a forgotten ‘90s supernatural slasher that blends small-town revenge, gothic atmosphere, and a killer scarecrow. Directed by Jeff Burr (Leatherface: Texas Chainsaw Massacre III), this lurid mid-90s horror film that blends rural myth, supernatural vengeance and plenty of practical effects. Buried by poor marketing and doomed to the annals of the Dumpster, is this killer scarecrow flick worth adding to your Halloween watchlist? Dr. Benny Graves of Rue Morgue and Analog Abattoir joins us to breakdown this Jeff Burr joint that's surprisingly not a sequel to an already established franchise!

Trick or Trash is back, boils and ghouls! This week in the Video Dungeon were diving into the VHS-era slash fest that time forgot: in this video we break down Hollow Gate, the low-budget 1988 horror that’s equal parts cheesy, creepy and campy. A group of friends heads out for a weekend getaway… only to run into a mentally unstable killer who really takes Halloween way too seriously. Cheap thrills, awkward dialogue, and of course fake blood — this one has everything you’d expect from a low-budget VHS-era gem. Whether you’re an 80s horror fanatic or just love digging up hidden gems, you’re in for an entertaining ride.

Four weeks before Jurassic Park hit theaters, Roger Corman brought us his own dinosaur movie with 1993's Carnosaur. Tony from ‪@HackTheMovies‬ joins us in the Video Dungeon to talk about this New Horizon Pictures classic featuring special makeup and creature effects by John Carl Buechler and starring Laura Dern's mom! Featuring Dianne Ladd, Raphael Sbarge, and Jennifer Runyon, using a virus through chicken experimentation, Dr. Tiptree plans to turn the entire female human population into hosts for the true rulers of the Earth: dinosaurs. It's up to an environmentalist and anti-hero to go toe-to-claw with not only the mad scientist, but also the ever-evolving Deinonychus and even a massive T-Rex! So take a shot of re-agent and hop in a Bobcat, because we're about to do battle with Carnosaur!

This week in the Video Dungeon we're setting off the nuke to close out The Month of Action! We're diving into the gritty, neon-soaked New York chaos of Mutant Hunt — a low-budget 1987 sci-fi action flick packed with killer cyborgs, synth-heavy soundtracks, and all the practical effects madness you expect from vintage Empire Pictures! We break down the wild plot, over-the-top performances, and gloriously wild special effects that make Mutant Hunt a B-Movie cult classic. Whether you're a fan of low-budget sci-fi, retro action movies, or just love discovering so-bad-it’s-good gems, this video is for you. So, drop some Euphoron and take that ride with us into Wizard Video's last action-packed sci-fi splatter fest!