The Bloodlust

303 | Obsession

Rated R Runtime: 1hr 48min Written & Directed by Curry Barker [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10533874/?ref_=tt_ov_1_1] Stars: Inde Navarrette, Michael Johnston and Cooper Tomlinson Premiered at TIFF September 6, 2025 Released in US theaters May 15, 2026 RT: 96% critics / 95% audience Synopsis Bear is in love with his friend, Nikki, but is afraid to confess his feelings for her. Instead, he buys a novelty toy called One-Wish Willow and wishes that Nikki would love him more than anyone else in the world. Unfortunately, this is a horror movie, so they do not live happily ever after. Join us again in two weeks when we'll be reviewing Backrooms, currently in theaters. Theme music: "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

302 | Passenger

Rated R Runtime: 1hr 34min Directed by André Øvredal [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004217/?ref_=tt_ov_1_1] Written by Zachary Donohue and T.W. Burgess Stars: Jacob Scipio, Lou Llobell and Melissa Leo Released in US theaters May 22, 2026 RT: 44% critics / 52% audience Synopsis Tyler and Maddie have just moved out of their Brooklyn apartment and into a converted van with a plan to live on the road. When they witness a deadly crash they find they’ve picked up another rider - a spooooooky one. Join us again in two weeks when we'll be reviewing Obsession, currently in theaters. Theme music: "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

301 | Hokum

Rated R Runtime: 1hr 47min Written & Directed by Damian Mc Carthy [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2163762/?ref_=tt_ov_1_1] Stars: Adam Scott, Peter Coonan and Florence Ordesh Premiered at SXSW March 14, 2026 Released in US theaters May 1, 2026 RT: 88% critics / 83% audience Synopsis Successful author but miserable human being Ohm visits the Irish hotel where his parents spent their honeymoon to spread their ashes. There he gets swept into a mystery involving a missing bartender and a witch who is allegedly locked in the hotel’s honeymoon suite. Join us again in two weeks when we'll be reviewing Passenger, opening in theaters May 22. Theme music: "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

300 | WiH 300th Episode Spectacular

Prevenge Rated TV-MA Runtime: 1hr 28min Written & Directed by Alice Lowe [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1546686/?ref_=tt_ov_1_1] Stars: Alice Lowe, Dan Renton Skinner and Jo Hartley Premiered at Venice Film Festival September 1, 2016 Released in US (streaming) March 24, 2017 RT: 92% critics / 53% audience Synopsis Widow Ruth is seven months pregnant and is being persuaded by her unborn child to exact revenge on the people she deems responsible for her husband’s death. The Stylist Unrated Runtime: 1hr 45min Directed by Jill Gevargi [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5514001/?ref_=tt_ov_1_1]zian [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5514001/?ref_=tt_ov_2_1] Written by Jill Gevargizian, Eric Havens and Eric Stolze Stars: Najarra Townsend, Brea Grant and Jennifer Seward Premiered at Fantastic Fest September 26, 2020 Released in US (streaming) March 1, 2021 RT: 93% critics / 42% audience Synopsis Claire is a lonely, awkward hair stylist who occasionally scalps her clients and has a dungeon dressing room full of her grisly wigs. When a bride-to-be invites her into her circle of friends, Claire is thrilled. Unfortunately, she’s just too weird to not screw it up. Huesera: The Bone Woman Not Rated  Runtime: 1hr 37min Directed by Michelle Garza Cervera [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5582325/?ref_=tt_ov_1_1] Written by Michelle Garza Cervera and Abia Castillo Stars: Natalia Solián, Alfonso Dosal and Mayra Batalla Premiered at Tribeca Film Festival June 9, 2022 Released in US (limited) February 10, 2023 RT: 97% critics / 65% audience Synopsis Valeria and her husband Raul have been trying to conceive and are delighted to find that they have succeeded. However, Valeria soon begins having second thoughts. She used to be a riot grrrl with a girlfriend, how did she let herself become so square? Oh yeah, and some kind of evil spirit with bad joints is stalking her. Join us again in two weeks when we’ll review Hokum, opening in theaters May 1. Theme music: "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

299 | undertone

Rated R Runtime: 1hr 34min Written & Directed by Ian Tuason [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3688666/?ref_=tt_ov_1_1] Stars: Nina Kiri, Michèle Duquet and Adam DiMarco Released in US theaters March 6, 2026 RT: 59% critics / 73% audience Synopsis Evy is the skeptical host of a paranormal podcast who moves back into her childhood home to care for her dying mother. When a listener sends in a collection of audio recordings made by a pregnant couple experiencing possible paranormal activity, she begins to suspect that they were not sent to her merely because of her podcast but because she is somehow tied into the events. Join us again in two weeks for a special video edition of our 300th episode! Theme music: "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/