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Grave Tone

Grave Tone is your all-access pass to the horror genre across books, film, TV, and games. From cult classics to fresh nightmares, we dig into the stories that scare us and why we love them. If it bleeds, reads, streams, or screams… it’s on Grave Tone.

tv & film film reviews

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00:28:34

Childhood Trauma #3: LINK (1986) Rewatch, Childhood...

Grave Tone ·

2025/11/22

Welcome back to Gravestone, the horror podcast where childhood trauma becomes content. In this episode of our Childhood Trauma series, we dive into LINK (1986), the not-quite-chimp killer ape movie set in a remote English mansion with Elizabeth Shue, Terrence Stamp, and a very badly supervised group of apes.We start by reading the official IMDb synopsis… and then rewrite it with the honesty it deserves: idiot student, creepy professor, wildly inappropriate assistant job, and a locked room

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00:33:27

Is Keeper (2025) Any Good? Movie Explained. Gorgeous...

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2025/11/17

On this episode of Gravestone, Meaghan and Arthur talk all things Keeper (2025), Osgood Perkins’ latest folk horror about a couple’s anniversary trip that devolves into a surreal nightmare of toxic romance, creepy cabins, and generational sacrifices.Fresh out of a Sunday screening (plus a long drive and some seriously annoying talkers in the theater), they break down their spoiler-filled reaction to Keeper (2025): what works, what absolutely doesn’t, and why both of them walked away

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00:27:56

Predator: Badlands Review — Yautja POV, Killer...

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2025/11/08

Predator: Badlands might be the freshest take on the franchise yet. We break down why making Dex—the Yautja—our actual protagonist changes everything, how full-CG facial capture makes this the most emotive Predator we’ve seen, and why a story with no humans on screen somehow feels… more human.We also get into the Weyland-Yutani connective tissue to Alien, the surprisingly funny script beats, and a finale that teases big things to come. Our Grave Tone “digs” rating: Meaghan lands at 8 digs,

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00:54:48

PITFALL (2025) at ScreamFest LA — Director James...

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2025/11/06

We caught up with James Kondelik (writer/director) and Wai Sun Cheng (producer) right after the world premiere of PITFALL at ScreamFest LA 2025. They walk us through how a simple premise—a hiker trapped in a spike-lined pit in the woods—became a raw, character-driven survival slasher.We cover how the movie was made, the team’s emphasis on painful, tactile, practical effects, the cast (including Richard Harmon, Alexandra Essoe, Randy Couture, Marshall Williams, Jordan Claire Robbins), the

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00:33:26

Trick or Truth: The Chelsea Halloween Murders, a...

Grave Tone ·

2025/11/01

It’s a cozy-spooky Halloween at Gravestone: Megan & Arthur hit record on Halloween night and switch things up with a storytelling game, each brings three short scary tales: two based in fact, one pure fiction. The other has to spot the fake…to win the pot of candy. Play along!Highlights we talk through:Chelsea’s 1981 Halloween murders and those strange Son of Sam prison whispers about a planned double murder. What was real, what was rumor?The bloodied nightgown visitor sitting on a

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00:31:27

Shelby Oaks (2025) Review, What Neon’s Reshoots...

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2025/10/26

The most-funded horror on Kickstarter is finally in theaters—here’s what Shelby Oaks gets right after Neon’s reshoots, and why that mockumentary-to-feature opening still rules. We break down the found-footage DNA, Camille Sullivan’s performance, the demon’s slow reveal, and the spoiler-heavy ending.We also revisit the film’s road from Fantasia to wide release, Mike Flanagan’s light-touch EP role, and how the new edit tightens pacing without overusing sound cues. Stay for our favorite

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00:20:59

Pitfall (Screamfest 2025) – Survival Horror with...

Grave Tone ·

2025/10/25

In this episode of Grave Tone, Megan and Arthur dig into Pitfall (2025)—a backwoods survival slasher that premiered at Screamfest LA—without spoilers. Think 127 Hours, but make it horror… and give the villain a Rambo-style edge.We break down why the characters feel capable (not cannon fodder), how the practical work sells the pain, and why the cast chemistry keeps the tension human. We also drop a few interview soundbites from our conversation with writer-director James Kondelik and

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00:30:09

Black Phone 2 Review: Is It As Good As the First?...

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2025/10/17

The Black Phone 2 (2025) review: Gwen takes center stage as winter-camp horror, dream-phone lore, and a meaner Grabber turn this sequel into a tense, atmospheric surprise. Is it as good as the original?We go spoiler-free first, then dive into spoilers: the icy setting, Sinister/Elm Street vibes, Ethan Hawke behind the mask, continuity callbacks (Fin vs. Finney), the dad’s big scene, darker cinematography you can still see, and whether this franchise needs a Part 3 or a prequel.Follow us

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00:29:36

We Saw del Toro’s Frankenstein (2025) Early —...

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2025/10/13

Is Frankenstein (2025) peak del Toro? We break down the performances (Isaac’s swaggering Victor, Elordi’s heartbreaking Creature, Goth’s standout Elizabeth), the jaw-dropping practical sets, and why this adaptation nails Mary Shelley’s themes without feeling dusty.We also discuss the current Gothic horror wave (hello, Nosferatu) and where this film stands among 2025’s biggest genre releases.Follow us & Subscribe:SpotifyApple PodcastTikTokInstagramThreadsSee Privacy Policy at

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00:29:19

V/H/S/Halloween REVIEW (Shudder): Best & Worst...

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2025/10/04

We meant to cover Shelby Oaks this week… until we double-checked the date and realized the U.S. theatrical release moved to October 24, 2025. So we did what any horror fiend would do on October 3: fired up Shudder and watched V/H/S/Halloween the second it dropped.Inside the episode, we:Recap the franchise’s evolution and why the anthology/found-footage format still works in 2025.Walk through the new wraparound “Diet Phantasma” (ghost-soda tests gone very wrong) and five segments:Coochy

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00:21:55

GOOD BOY Review (Spoiler-Free): The Dog-POV Haunted...

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2025/10/01

In this episode of Grave Tone, Meaghan and Arthur dig into GOOD BOY—a supernatural chiller shot from a dog’s eye-level that’s been turning heads on the festival circuit and heading to a wider release via IFC/Shudder. We keep things spoiler-free, focusing on how the film’s third-person canine perspective reframes haunted-house language: blurred human faces, hand-centric framing, and long, shivery holds on dark corners.We share anecdotes from the Fantasia screening, craft talk from the

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00:34:36

Childhood Trauma Series Ep2: Revisiting An American...

Grave Tone ·

2025/09/24

In this week’s Grave Tone, Meaghan and Arthur continue our Childhood Trauma series with the not-so-beloved sequel An American Werewolf in Paris (1997)—a movie Meaghan adored at 10, but that hits… differently now.We pit Paris against An American Werewolf in London (1981), break down the werewolf-as-tragedy archetype, and ask why Paris’ sunny ending, choppy rewrites, and then-cutting-edge-now-dated CGI undercut the horror. We also shout out the surprisingly stacked ’90s soundtrack, talk Julie

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00:39:48

Him (2025) Review: Monkeypaw Expectations, Stunning...

Grave Tone ·

2025/09/20

“Him (2025)” is a gorgeous, vicious sports-horror about the cult of football—GOAT rituals, fame as religion, and a prospect pushed to the brink. Here’s our spoiler-free take… then full spoilers.We just left opening night: stunning visuals and killer performances clash with heavy-handed symbolism and a wobbly mid-section. We break down the “Jordan Peele effect” (producer vs director), the blood-rite GOAT mythology, and that gnarly final set piece—plus why we still recommend supporting

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00:44:30

The Most Faithful, The Most Frightening: Top 10...

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2025/09/17

Fresh off the release of The Long Walk (Sept 12, 2025), we spiral into a full-on King-verse binge and each bring a Top 5 to make a definitive Top 10 of Stephen King adaptations. Expect praise, side-eyes, and at least one “that ranking will change tomorrow.”Shownotes: Why the ’97 Shining Works — faithful themes (addiction, family, culpability), the Stanley Hotel, King’s cameo; keywords: The Shining miniseries, Stephen King vs Kubrick, Stanley Hotel.Coming-of-Age King — Stand By Me on

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00:46:12

The Long Walk (2025) Movie Review, ENDING Explained &...

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2025/09/13

Fresh from the theater, we break down Francis Lawrence’s The Long Walk (2025)—the new Stephen King adaptation starring Cooper Hoffman, David Jonsson, Mark Hamill, and Judy Greer.We start spoiler-free with story setup and tone, then move into book vs. movie changes (pace rules, state-by-state selection, and a reworked finale), before a full spoiler discussion on character arcs, themes of authoritarianism, grief, and survival.We also share production nuggets (yes, the shoot was in Canada) and

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00:33:29

The Conjuring: Last Rites (2025) REVIEW, Smurl...

Grave Tone ·

2025/09/06

It’s officially spooky-season kickoff, so we caught The Conjuring: Last Rites on release day (Sept 5) and hit record the moment we got home. Expect raw, sleepy-brain honesty and lots of laughs.We frame where The Conjuring 4 lands in the Conjuring Universe and why folks keep flocking to these movies, plus that “Phase One/Phase Two” chatter that’s circulating.What we liked: glossy atmosphere, strong performances, stellar makeup/prosthetics, and a few mean jump-scares (yes, including one very

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00:32:57

Childhood Trauma Series #1: Screamers (1995) - 90s...

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2025/09/03

We’re launching a recurring mini-series—Movies That Traumatized Us—by revisiting the 90s sci-fi shocker Screamers (1995). Arthur first saw it as a kid, and the infamous teddy bear imprinted hard; Meaghan watched it for the first time as we recorded, and, well… we have thoughts. Expect nostalgia, nitpicks, and a lovingly critical autopsy of 90s genre cinema.Series Kickoff: Movies That Traumatized UsWhy Screamers (1995)?PKD & Dan O’Bannon DNAWhat Aged Well vs. NotScreamer “Types” &

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00:32:53

The Dark Allure of Academic Horror and Dark Academia

Grave Tone ·

2025/08/28

School is in session… and so is horror.In this episode of Grave Tone, Meaghan and Arthur explore the never-ending fascination with academic horror and dark academia in books, films, and television. Why do classrooms, boarding schools, and universities make such chilling backdrops for horror stories? From Stephen King’s Carrie and Christine to cult favorites like The Faculty, Urban Legend, and Happy Death Day, all the way to modern hits like Wednesday and adaptations of Ninth House and

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00:34:02

Horror Trends 2025: What 10 Years of Data Reveal

Grave Tone ·

2025/08/20

IntroductionArthur and Meghan kick off with the observation that the horror genre has entered a mainstream upswing. More audiences are engaging with the horror genre, and horror movies of 2025 are shaping up to be especially strong.The Horror Release CalendarAnalysis of 140 U.S. theatrical horror films (2015–2025).Key findings:October dominates releases, especially after the 13th (Friday the 13th effect).July is the second-biggest month thanks to summer slashers and counter-programming

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00:31:35

Weapons (2025) Deep Dive: Ending Talk, Hidden Clues,...

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2025/08/11

We break down Zach Cregger’s Weapons (2025) — the 2:17 mystery, what the multi-perspective structure adds, where the scares land, and how Brolin and Garner anchor the chaos. We talk themes, filmmaking choices, and whether the ending sticks the landing.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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