Tag: horror

The Devil Wears Prada 2 “Review”

Release date: May 1, 2026 (USA)

Director: David Frankel

Story by: Lauren Weisberger

Distributed by: 20th Century Studios

The gangs back together after a 20-year gap – Have they still got the magic? Let’s discuss!

Loved the throwback jokes and references to the original. Checked who wrote the first story compared to sequel. It’s the same person!. But I really didn’t care about the story in this one sadly. Having just watched the original again last week in preparation it’s not as strong for me personally.

The movie felt darker in tone with less bright colors. Which is odd since the poster is fully white, making the characters pop. Moments shone through with the music and all, which I loved the feel of connecting with the first title, but again, from my last “Review,” I was in and out of sleep for 25 minutes in the middle. AC Kicked on and got SUPER COLD, which is why I need a blanket going forth, haha :D.

That being said, without going into spoilers for a major moment that felt off. Some major character reintroductions played off poorly, written in a way that maybe tried to re-create the original but didn’t come through well, and felt completely odd after watching how the first title left the story and character dynamic off.

Having just finished watching the ENTIRE Office Fan Edition – Loved! Seeing B. J. Novak being himself in this movie. I think I missed some key moments of his, which I’ll catch again sometime down the road if another sequel is made in 20 years. But otherwise, I’m good with a 1-watch.

Popped score of a 7/10

Love to hear your thoughts in the comments below. Should I re-watch this movie? Or just wait for streaming to catch the scenes I may have missed. Either way, appreciate you coming by Popped for your movie “Reviews”.

I’m really hopeful Mortal Kombat 2 can succeed from the stage setup from the first title. With Street Fighter coming out in a few months. That trailer was insane! I’m super pumped and excited from seeing that as it feels like they captured the game energy. So fingers crossed MK2 gets it right with the epic music and cool action.

Until next time though fellow movie-goers, happy movie-going 😀

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Hokum “Review”

Release date: May 1, 2026 (USA)

Director: Damian Mc Carthy

Running time: 1h 41m

Screenplay: Damian Mc Carthy

Language: English

Producers: Derek Dauchy, Roy Lee, Mairtín de Barra, Steven Schneider, Ruth Treacy, Julianne Forde

I’ve learnt from this weeks batch of movies that I need a blanket & to sleep better haha…..

This one gets interesting without dabbling in spoilers, so let’s paint a scene, and I would love to hear your thoughts on Hokum.

Adam Scott plays Ohm Bauman, a novelist that retreats to a remote inn to scatter his parents ashes. (I was in and out of sleep for the first portion but believe this was a dear place of his parents which is why the inn.)

From the start we see Ohm being haunted by someone and as this visual and the story intensifies we get a lot of haunting imagery being displayed. These moments were and are what’s making me want to revisit this feature again in a more awaken state :D. The combination of dark tones on a paranormal and Psychological level are great discussion points that I loved my wife breaking down on the way home.

There’s a lot of layers here which I can see why it came out with a strong 92% (Now sits at 86%). Sadly I was a little sleepy, so the long stretches for the first half had me in and out of sleep. For the second half when my wife jumped at a scene that had me locked in for the remainder of the film.

For now, I’m going with a Popped score of 7.5. Possibly could get to an 8 as I’m wanting to re-watch it once more. That’s why I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below :D. What did you think of Hokum?

Stick around for the next movie “Review” – Devils Wear Prada 2.

Appreciate you coming by Popped for your movie “Reviews”. Next week we have Sheep Detective & Mortal Kombat 2 😀 very excited for those. Followed by Obsession, Mandalorian & Backrooms. for the month of May. With some extra sprinkles of goodness I’m sure along the way 😀

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Lee Cronin’s The Mummy “Review”

Release dateApril 17, 2026 (USA)

DirectorLee Cronin

ScreenplayLee Cronin

ProducersJames Wan, Jason Blum, John Keville

Story byNina Wilcox Putnam, John L. Balderston, Richard Schayer

Casting directorsTerri Taylor, Sarah Domeier

This isn’t Brendan Fraser’s The Mummy – Like the tagline states “Some Things are meant to stay buried”

Torn on this one but let’s do a 2 part “review”.

First, we’ll cut to the chase, then tear into it a little for those curious.

(Direct Non-Spoiler “Review”)

This movie is mostly okay, 6/10 Popped score. It follows two stories. One is an overly loud, grotesque “horror” movie, while the other has all the lore and storyline pushed to the back end for the grotesque storyline.

Little story setting for The Mummy. Katie is taken from her family to be found years later in extremely poor shape. What happened to her? Watch Lee Cronin’s The Mummy to find out.

Well thanks for coming by Popped for Lee Cronin’s The Mummy Movie “Review”. Interested to hearing a little more. Then stick around for a larger batch :D.

Otherwise, happy movie-going fellow movie-goers 😀

(Lee Cronin’s The Mummy “Review” Spoilers?)

The last 30 minutes had me wanting to walk out, and I’d been okay with it. The storyline / intriguing story felt pushed to the back to create sequels. Which is where I’d say 3/10 wait for streaming.

If you’re into overly loud, grotesque horror, then maybe check it out. Otherwise, there’s nothing really all that special about this movie. Wait and hope for a sequel, or watch all the other good horror movies releasing earlier in 2026 and still to come in 2026. There’s always plenty of it these days.

I’d love to have seen a shorter movie. Or removed some of the grotesque scenes to add plot or dive deeper into creating substance in this entity in the second half of the movie. Honestly, if they chose to hold off just for sequels, I hope this movie was cheap enough to re-coup; otherwise, they sunk money into a sinking ship.

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*Content Warning* Faces of Death “Review” *Content Warning*

Release date: April 10, 2026 (USA)

Director: Daniel Goldhaber

Producers: Greg Gilreath, Susan Montford, Adam Hendricks, Don Murphy, John Burrud

Distributed by: Independent Film Company

WOW – First Content Warning for Popped “Reviews” – Should warn people what’s to be discussed!

I went in blind, and wow, I wish I knew a little more….. but would that have changed my experience?

Before we dive in, this is the most R-rated movie I’ve seen in a VERY long time. It’s a shudder movie – If your stomach can handle extreme R-rated content adjacent to a snuff film, then stream it. Having this experience in a movie theatre was something totally different.

The types of content being shown aren’t held back. It’s not sheltered, it won’t hold punches back. You’re going to get very up close and personal with death. Do you enjoy this as entertainment, a laugh, or a light watch. Or the other spectrum of finding this deranged, messed up or an uncomfortable (Yet still a good watch). This will create a unique viewing experience for all. (Not to say I recommend this in the theatre. But I want all to know this content that will be displayed prior to going into a crowded theatre).

Just looking up the title I found out that this movie actually does exist from the movie being remastered in the film. Like holy shit! There’s even a freaking sequel to the 1978 movie released in 1981. For those around still then you’re truly brave. This film sits below A Serbian Film but just by literally saying that gives you context on WHY there’s a content warning on this “Review”.

This is all to say that Dacre Montgomery most recently known by myself from Stranger Things and Dead Man’s Wire. Did a solid job in his role and totally worth seeing this movie for his performance. (Remember I’m speaking to those that are prepared and know what there getting into here).

Not sure how else to warn you than to check this out on Shudder or brace yourself for a 7/10 solid 1 time watch that may or may or not sit with you after the film lets out. How deep does the rabbit hole go? I don’t want to blooming well know haha.

With that said brave movie-goers. I’ll be back tomorrow with something a little different. Lighter, but still horror – Exit 8 :D. Now to watch an animated show and get back to the light 😛 haha.

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Ready or Not 2: Here I Come “Review”

Release dateMarch 20, 2026 (USA)

DirectorsTyler Gillett, Matt Bettinelli-Olpin

ProducersJames Vanderbilt, Tripp Vinson, Brad Fischer, William Sherak

Running time 1h 48m

Distributed bySearchlight Pictures

It’s been HOW LONG!? Ready or Not released in 2019 :O That’s insane – Let’s Discuss!

I was asked coming out of the theatre if it’s as good as the original. I sadly don’t remember the experience of the first to give it as good, better, or worse. But I remember really enjoying it. I also really enjoyed the sequel. So it’s as good as the original? I’d watch it again happily, thus an 8/10 Popped score.

Samara Weaving returns as Grace Le Domas, joined now by her sister Faith MacCaullay played by Kathryn Newton. Their dynamic was a joy to explore throughout this man…woman hunt 😀 It’s in the rules and the game of Ready or Not isn’t over yet. Plenty of depth to unfold and I’ll leave it there for you all to enjoy.

This time around, the game has expanded to include families, each with its own unique style and weapon of choice for killing the MacCaully sisters. Sarah Michelle Gellar joins the cast as Ursula Danforth alongside her twin brother Titus Danforth played by Shawn Hatosy. Elijah Wood is the Danforth’s lawyer and adds so much fun to this new installment.

The jokes, executed with perfect timing, were a total hoot and are going to offer the audience a barrel of laughs and plenty of fun action to behold. Check it out this weekend or the following weekend if Project Hail Mary is taking up this weekend for most movie-going attendees.

Thanks for coming by Popped for this week’s “Reviews”. Checking out or checked out Ready of Not 2? Love to hear your thoughts in the comments below.

Stick around though as I was also able to check out The Pout Pout Fish that was a cute delight.

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Undertone “Review”

Release dateMarch 13, 2026 (USA)

DirectorIan Tuason

LanguageEnglish

Running time1h 33m

MPAA ratingR

Budget500,000 USD

Got to love small budget horror movies – The creativity can far surpass that of a big budget production

Despite advertising as the scariest movie ever heard. The visuals add a lot to this film in creating an unsettling horror experience. Let it cook is literally this movie summed up. You may want your ice cream before it melts, but you may have filled up on your cake before getting to it 😉 :D.

What’s the setting of Undertone? Well, it’s the name of the podcast being hosted by two individuals. You’ll be following the story through one of the hosts who is taking care of their dying mother. Speaking of visuals – Some of the freakish scenes were with her mother. No spoilers here, but your eyes will either be playing tricks on you, or the complete subtlety of the visual settings and scenes is so well done that something is in the background while you’re experiencing the audio messages playing.

Messages? The podcast Undertone is recording its latest episode with 10 audio clips sent in from an anonymous sender. Diving into these clips is where the scares truly begin as the narrative unfolds. Good Luck, Have Fun & Don’t look away as you may have experiences playing tricks on you like a few of us did attending the early showing at midnight! Multiple people saw things that didn’t happen, and a lot of visual settings and an uncomfortable atmosphere were felt. Make of that as you will, but have fun 😀 Happy Horror watching. The closest experience is probably watching Paranormal Activity for the first time.

Planning to check out Undertone this weekend? Love to hear from you in the comments below. From me here at Popped – Undertone is getting a very good watch score of 7.5. That ending cost a potential 8, but it’s worth checking out in theatres. Especially for those with great speakers. Watching this at 3am is a must for those watching at Home streaming.

Thank you all for coming by Popped for your movie “Reviews”. Next posting will be for the Oscars as they broadcast this coming Sunday the 15th. Good luck to all those that participate in voting and happy viewing for those tuning in to see who wins best picture of the year. I’ll be live updating during the broadcast for all to follow along.

Until then though, happy movie going fellow movie-goers! 😀

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Scream 7 “Review”

Release date: February 27, 2026 (USA)

Director: Kevin Williamson

Prequel: Scream VI

MPAA rating: R

Running time: 1h 54m

Screenplay: Kevin Williamson, Guy Busick

I had to get ahead of spoilers, seeing the awful critic scores and word of mouth….I won’t waste your time!

This franchise needs to be buried. Like the recent reboot sequel “I Know What You Did Last Summer.” This franchise has become stale. I hope that batch of Popcorn was good because you’ll get nothing from this 7th edition of the scream/stab? franchise.

3/10 Stream it or skip it, don’t waste your time if you’re getting into the franchise, and hopefully, for those watching from the start, you’re ready to move on or got something out of this. I saw 3 trailers before Scream 7 started that hit that dark horror want, and 1 obvious one hit nostalgia.

It’s been 3 years since Scream 6, and I couldn’t care less about the characters anymore. Meanwhile, Scary Movie 6 releases June 12th this year, and with a 13-year gap, I’m so ready for this franchise’s return. Watch the trailer and tell me you weren’t entertained by some of the appearances from recent horror movies over the past decade.

For the other two trailers, The Undertone tapped into audio for the scares. Playing off the surround sound speakers, which I’m very excited to see explored. I feel like horror movies don’t tap into sound at the theatre, focusing on the jump scare or a creepy setup. Watch the trailer’s ending to see what I mean. Lastly, Lee Cronin’s The Mummy looks to be a dark, disturbing tale.

If you’re still into checking out Scream 7, I hope you get something out of the 2-hour viewing time. There’s a mid-credit scene that I read up about as I was ready to leave the movie. I’m glad I took the family to watch Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die, as that second viewing solidly is a 9/10 for me :D.

Checking out Scream 7 this weekend? Love to hear your thoughts. Did I place some upcoming horror titles on your radar? Love to hear your thoughts when Undertone drops on March 13th and then The Mummy in April.

Appreciate you coming by, Popped for your movie “Review.” Hopefully, you had a better time than I. There was 1 kill I thought was cool. Otherwise, nothing special, and I was generally bored.

But until next time, fellow moviegoers – Happy Movie Watching 😀

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Cold Storage “Review”

Release date: February 13, 2026 (USA)

Director: Jonny Campbell

Screenplay: David Koepp

Producers: David Koepp, Gavin Polone

Running time: 1h 39m

Distributed by: StudioCanal, Samuel Goldwyn Films, Imagem Filmes

Liam Neeson’s Naked Gun Energy, meets Zombieland – Good times await with Cold Storage!

The naked gun of horror I wrote down as first thoughts :P. Bringing random fun to this film that entertains zombie film enjoyers along with those looking for something a little alien and supernatural.

Liam Neeson (Playing Robert Quinn) seals and contains an extremely deadly alien substance that communicates with it’s host to kill themselves, infect others and explodes the hosts core from deep within! 😉 Enjoy that visual :D.

We have Joe Keery from recent huge franchise “Stranger Things” working at a self-storage company along with his co-worker Naomi Williams (Played by Georgina Campbell). The thing about this storage company…. the virus was contained within here many years prior, before the place shut down and land sold to the general public after government abandoned it.

Can the three save humanity from this virus getting loose and affecting the planet :O? You’ll have to check it out and find out. I had a solid good time with this one getting a Popped score of 7.5/10. Good campy fun horror. Doesn’t take itself serious, sit back with some popcorn and have a gory good time.

With that fellow movie-goers is the finale of this weeks batch of 4. I’m all caught up with Critical Role so with 30 minutes to go before the next episode goes live. It’s a time to make some dinner and settle in :D.

Thanks for coming by Popped everyone. Greatly appreciate you all and look forward to seeing you all. Next Time 😀

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Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die “Review”

Release date: February 13, 2026 (USA)

Director: Gore Verbinski

Screenplay: Matthew Robinson

Producers: Gore Verbinski, Oly Obst, Denise Chamian, Robert Kulzer, Erwin Stoff

Production companies: Blind Wink Productions, Constantin Film, 3 Arts Entertainment

Running time: 2h 15m

5 minutes shorter than Crime 101 but vastly my type of movie being the first 2026 to enter my top 10 list 😀

Sam Rockwell (Playing Homme Du) a man announcing himself to be from the future! To an audience of patrons at an LA diner, searching for a crew of unlikely heroes in hope to help him save humanity.

This movie is totally wild and tells a tale in my favorite style (Like that of Weapons), having an over arching story with back and forth reveals to our heroes throughout to introduce them throughout the intro of the film. Loved the cast and characters in GLHFDD. It’s solidly a great movie. For me personally that ending got the 9, even if a little weaker of a 9 it’s the first movie of 2026 going onto my list :D.

Michael Pena (Playing a substitute school teacher – Mark) along with his partner and colleague Janet (Played by Zazie Beetz) had the most stand out scene for me personally that I loved! Setting the tone and creepiness of the world being established.

This movie gets bonkers and honestly just grab some popcorn and check it out. While many checked out Crime 101 over this feature. I feel once GFHFDD hits digital/streaming the audience that resonates with it will fall in love as a niche movie to live on :D.

Ingrid was awesome also with a great story (Played by Haley Lu Richardson). There’s many good stories here but the story I’d love to hear is from yourselves. Did you check it out? Curious? Love to hear from you in the comments below.

9/10 – Lock it in for my top 10 list for early 2026. Let’s see how long it stays in for the year :D.

That’s our second of four movies in this weeks batch. Thanks for coming by Popped for movie “Reviews”. Not sure if there’s anything I’ll check out this weekend? However Scream is around the corner, WoW Expansion 😀 & Project Hail Mary which I’m very excited for! THEN MARIO GALAXY YA-HOO :D.

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Whistle “Review”

Release date: February 6, 2026 (USA)

Director: Corin Hardy

Running time: 1h 37m

Producers: David Gross, Macdara Kelleher, Whitney Brown, John Keville

MPAA rating: R

Distributed by: Elevation Pictures

Ancient Death Whistle…. Sign me up 😀

Once again Shudder comes to the big screen with a worthy theatrical release – Whistle!

It’s a fine to weak 7 good movie which had several elements I enjoyed watching this feature. Yea the story could of had a better wrap up but that’s the fun with these smaller indie movies. You’re not sure what direction they’ll take.

Bring ear plugs if you’re wanting to preserve your hearing or care about that :P. The movie gets incredibly loud. Concepts of death and the loose rules established were fun. Loved that Nick Frost was apart of this title :D. Gave me homage feelings to Shaun of the Dead :D.

Currently, the movie is sitting at a 6/10 on RT & IMDb. Why this is getting less attention than Primate baffles me, but I’ve only heard from others how awful Primate was, with some exceptions to its sound design. Whistle does have a pool utilized, but they also have an actual world established. Shout-outs to the fair scenes, as those maze designs and costumes were very cool. Sky Yang’s character, Rel, had Nightwing vibes, which was very cool!

Otherwise, the story is based around this Whistle that once heard or blown on. Death will be called and seek you. I won’t spoil the causes, and all but again the deaths were a lot of fun, a majority of the time. Which is where it gets that weaker 7 rating for me personally.

So what about yourselves? Going to check out Whistle? Already seen it? Love to hear your thoughts down below in the comments.

Greatly appreciate you for coming by Popped for your movie “Reviews”, stay tuned for more awesome movies coming up in the month of February. Hoping good things from GOAT. Good Luck Have Fun Don’t Die and maybe some other random surprises along the way.

Until next time though fellow moviegoers – Happy Movie Going 😀

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