Horror masterpiece | BGH Reviews “Hokum”

This week the original BGH witch returns, when our very own CC joins the cast to discuss “Hokum”, starring Adam Scott.  Along the way we discuss the film’s butt puckering jump scares,  spooky symbols, and ties to a larger universe of the director’s work.  Plus, find out what CC’s been up to for the past 5 years, and Eric gives Jon a crash course in Mortal Kombat II lore ahead of next week’s episode. Spoiler alert, he needs it.  Hokum is a 2026 supernatural horror film written and directed by Damian McCarthy. An author travels to a remote part of Ireland to spread the ashes of his deceased parents, unaware that his rented accommodation could be haunted. The film stars Adam Scott, Peter Coonan, David Wilmot, Florence Ordesh, Michael Patric, Will O'Connell, Brendan Conroy, and Austin Amelio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rachel sits down with Canadian Director Simon Glassman to discuss his surrealistic, cosmic horror comedy Buffet Infinity. A profoundly original film that weaves millennial nostalgia for local cable commercials into a terrifying and hilarious battle over business and the fate of reality itself. The film hits streaming May 8th, 2026 after a small theatrical run. Topics covered include the cosmic horror of AI, why he kept the full movie from the cast until it was released, and why “Buffet Infinity” scratches that conspiratorial itch without all of the baggage. Plus, what Glassman is up to next. “Buffet Infinity” is a Canadian satirical comedy horror film, directed by Simon Glassman. A satire of consumerism inspired by Second City Television and told entirely through mock television commercials instead of conventional narrative, the film centres on the fictional Westridge County in Alberta, where two restaurants are fighting each other for dominance, spawning cults and sinkholes and other apocalyptic consequences Support Bloody Good Horror, gain live stream access, join our Slack and get the entire back catalog by visiting us at: https://www.patreon.com/bloodygoodhorror BGH on social media https://www.instagram.com/bloodygoodhorror/ https://www.threads.com/@bloodygoodhorror Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, the BGH gang dives into the meta slasher “Faces of Death” (2026)—a surprisingly entertaining meditation on online violence and its consumption. Inspired by one of the most notorious shockumentaries ever made, this modern horror film explores the blurred line between reality and exploitation.   Along the way, the crew breaks down why Dacre Montgomery's generic handsomeness is actually terrifying, explores the hosts and live viewers experiences with the original shocker, and discusses why content moderation is the scariest job in America. Then things get spicy when Rachel brings up the AI-generated Val Kilmer film nobody asked for. “Faces of Death” is a 2026 American horror film and a reimagining of the infamous 1978 film of the same name. Directed by Daniel Goldhaber (Cam) and co-written with Isa Mazzei (Cam), it stars Barbie Ferreira, Dacre Montgomery, Josie Totah, Aaron Holliday, Jermaine Fowler, and Charli XCX. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Jason from Dads from the Crypt joins us to discuss the latest theatrical horror film, “Lee Cronin’s The Mummy”. A fascinating and messy mix of influences, vibes and emotions.   Along the way we theorize on how this movie came to be, discuss Casey’s ill timed bathroom break, and eventually end up on a journey learning about the spider’s web that is the distribution rights on Tales From the Crypt.   - In “Lee Cronin’s The Mummy” The young daughter of a journalist disappears into the desert without a trace. Eight years later, the broken family is shocked when she's returned to them. However, what should be a joyful reunion soon turns into a living nightmare as she starts to transform into something truly horrifying. 1:40 Main Feature  4:51 Word of the Day 6:18 Synopsis 13:15 Review 49:03 - Fan mail  Support Bloody Good Horror and watch episodes like these live by visiting https://www.patreon.com/bloodygoodhorror BGH on social media https://www.instagram.com/bloodygoodhorror/ https://www.threads.com/@bloodygoodhorror Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week the BGH crew walks down the aisle with "The Bride", a bizarre, audacious, modern retelling of Bride of Frankenstein, from Director Maggie Gyllenhaal. The film stars Jessie Buckley, Christian Bale, Anette Benning, Penelope Cruz and Jake Gyllenhaal. In the 1930s Chicago, groundbreaking scientist Dr. Euphronious brings a murdered young woman back to life to be a companion for Frankenstein's monster. What happens next is beyond what either of them could ever have imagined. Support Bloody Good Horror by visiting https://www.patreon.com/bloodygoodhorror BGH on social media https://www.instagram.com/bloodygoodhorror/ https://www.threads.com/@bloodygoodhorror Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week the wildly imaginative director of cult hits like "Deathstalker", "Frankie Freako" and "Psycho Goreman" chats with BGH on why he prefers monsters over sex in his movies, the struggles of being an independent filmmaker, and the threat AI poses to creators of all kinds. His latest film, "Deathstalker", is streaming now on Shudder and other streaming services. Support Bloody Good Horror and watch episodes like these live by visiting https://www.patreon.com/bloodygoodhorror BGH on social media https://www.instagram.com/bloodygoodhorror/ https://www.threads.com/@bloodygoodhorror Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week the BGH crew reviews the 2026 horror comedy "Cold Storage" starring Liam Neeson and Joe Keery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we take on the action/horror film "They Will Kill You". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we discuss "Ready or not 2: Here I Come" starring Samara Waving and Kathryn Newton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we review the indie horror hit "Undertone", the latest release from A24. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices