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The Backrooms Review: This Movie Isn't for You

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2392018/fan_mail/new] In this episode of After the Scream, we're reviewing The Backrooms, the feature film debut from Kane Parsons. Based on the viral internet phenomenon, The Backrooms takes viewers into a surreal labyrinth of liminal spaces, distorted memories, psychological horror, and nightmare-like imagery. While some viewers may love its unsettling atmosphere, dreamlike storytelling, and emotional themes, others may struggle with its ambiguity, slow-burn approach, and lack of concrete answers. Jess almost walked out, while Chris loved it, making this one of our most interesting horror discussions yet. We break down: • Kane Parsons' feature film debut • The Backrooms as psychological horror • Liminal spaces and nightmare logic • The film's themes of memory, trauma, regret, and identity • Clark, Mary, Pirate Clark, and the Still Lifes • The sound design, production design, and cinematography • What worked, what didn't, and who this movie is really for Did you love The Backrooms, hate it, or fall somewhere in between? Let us know your thoughts in the comments. #TheBackrooms #BackroomsMovie #HorrorMovies #MovieReview #AfterTheScream #KaneParsons #PsychologicalHorror #A24 #LiminalSpaces #HorrorPodcast Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2392018/support] Follow us at  https://www.instagram.com/thehorrorcomedyhangout?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== [https://www.instagram.com/thehorrorcomedyhangout?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] Email us at https://thehorrorcomedyhangout.com/ Thanks for hanging with us at the Horror Comedy Hangout—where the scares are real, but the laughs might kill you! See you next time... if you survive

Exit 8: You'll Hate this Film if you Like Traditional Horror

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2392018/fan_mail/new] Chris from After the Scream reviews Exit 8, the new psychological horror film based on the viral Japanese indie horror game. This isn’t your traditional horror movie filled with jump scares and nonstop gore. Exit 8 is a slow, tense, atmospheric horror that forces you to pay attention to every detail. In this review, Chris breaks down why Exit 8 feels almost interactive, how the repetitive liminal hallway creates claustrophobic anxiety, and why the film’s anomaly-based horror works so well. From the disturbing sound design to the Groundhog Day-style repetition, Exit 8 turns ordinary spaces into something deeply unsettling. Chris also dives into the deeper themes of the film, including fear of fatherhood, anxiety, isolation, repetition, and modern elevated horror storytelling. While many horror fans may hate the film’s minimalist approach, others may find it one of the most unique psychological horror experiences in recent years. If you enjoy slow burn horror, liminal space horror, psychological thrillers, analog horror vibes, indie horror films, or movies that make you think instead of relying on cheap jump scares, Exit 8 may be worth checking out. #Exit8 #HorrorReview #PsychologicalHorror #AfterTheScream #LiminalHorror #MovieReview #JapaneseHorror #ElevatedHorror #IndieHorror #SlowBurnHorror Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2392018/support] Follow us at  https://www.instagram.com/thehorrorcomedyhangout?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== [https://www.instagram.com/thehorrorcomedyhangout?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] Email us at https://thehorrorcomedyhangout.com/ Thanks for hanging with us at the Horror Comedy Hangout—where the scares are real, but the laughs might kill you! See you next time... if you survive

Obsession Review: Curry Barker Just Changed Horror

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2392018/fan_mail/new] Curry Barker’s Obsession completely caught us off guard. This is easily one of our favorite horror films of the year and one of the most intense indie horror experiences we’ve had in a long time. From the unpredictable jump scares, disturbing atmosphere, incredible sound design, and raw emotional tension, this movie kept us uncomfortable from beginning to end. Curry Barker delivers insanely confident filmmaking for a first feature, blending modern loneliness and toxic relationships with old-school horror filmmaking. Inde Navarrette gives an unforgettable performance as Nikki — shifting from vulnerable and sweet to terrifying and deeply unsettling in seconds. Her performance genuinely got under our skin. In this review, we break down: • The disturbing relationship dynamics • Why the jump scares work so well • The incredible sound design • Nikki’s terrifying performance • Curry Barker’s direction and future in horror • Why this film feels fresh compared to modern horror If you love psychological horror, relationship horror, uncomfortable tension, and unpredictable indie films, this is one you need to see. #Obsession #CurryBarker #HorrorMovies #MovieReview #IndieHorror #AfterTheScream Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2392018/support] Follow us at  https://www.instagram.com/thehorrorcomedyhangout?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== [https://www.instagram.com/thehorrorcomedyhangout?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] Email us at https://thehorrorcomedyhangout.com/ Thanks for hanging with us at the Horror Comedy Hangout—where the scares are real, but the laughs might kill you! See you next time... if you survive

Hokum Review: Adam Scott Can't Even Save This!

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2392018/fan_mail/new] Is Hokum actually one of the best horror movies of the year… or just all atmosphere and no story? Chris and Jess break down the latest horror release starring Adam Scott, diving into the film’s creepy atmosphere, slow-burn tension, confusing narrative, and why the character work left us completely disconnected. While the movie looks great and builds some solid unease, we couldn’t shake the feeling that it never fully comes together. Was Hokum genuinely unsettling… or just frustrating? Let us know what you thought of the film in the comments. #Hokum #HorrorMovies #AdamScott #MovieReview #HorrorReview #PsychologicalHorror #MovieTube #FilmReview #HorrorCommunity Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2392018/support] Follow us at  https://www.instagram.com/thehorrorcomedyhangout?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== [https://www.instagram.com/thehorrorcomedyhangout?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] Email us at https://thehorrorcomedyhangout.com/ Thanks for hanging with us at the Horror Comedy Hangout—where the scares are real, but the laughs might kill you! See you next time... if you survive

Why Lee Cronin's Mummy Movie Feels So Off!

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2392018/fan_mail/new] In this episode, we break down Lee Cronin's The Mummy and why it feels so off from what you’d expect. Instead of a traditional mummy movie built around mythology and curses, this leans heavily into possession horror, feeling closer to films like Evil Dead Rise and The Exorcist.  We talk about how the movie focuses more on being gross and uncomfortable than on actually being scary, and how that shift changes the entire experience. From the tone to the rules it’s playing by, we break down why it feels like a completely different movie than what the title promises—and whether that disconnect is the real reason it doesn’t land. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2392018/support] Follow us at  https://www.instagram.com/thehorrorcomedyhangout?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== [https://www.instagram.com/thehorrorcomedyhangout?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] Email us at https://thehorrorcomedyhangout.com/ Thanks for hanging with us at the Horror Comedy Hangout—where the scares are real, but the laughs might kill you! See you next time... if you survive