61 Nights of Halloween (2025 Edition)

[DarthSkywalker]

Doesn't seem like there's any video or info out there initially.

Was also unaware that Annabelle Wallis was in that movie... may have to check it out now.

The only reason I ever watched it. Hilariously she's playing pretty much the same basic role she does in Malignant, but way more boring.

 

[DarthSkywalker]

Tonight...

Nun of your business.

 

[Sithborg]

I will likely watch the third one this month. That case was such a real tragedy in real life, I just could not support Conjuring it up in theaters.

 

[Lily Adler]

Tonight...

Nun of your business.

I am so sorry.

 

[DarthSkywalker]

I will likely watch the third one this month. That case was such a real tragedy in real life, I just could not support Conjuring it up in theaters.

Do tell.

 

[Lily Adler]

Night 2

5. Annabelle: Creation (2017) dir. David F. Sandberg

Bite-Sized Review: The Conjuring spinoffs were always gonna have an uphill battle. So much of what makes the original series films work is the chemistry of Patrick and Vera. For those that worked, there is a theme of being a slightly more hardcore version of Goosebumps or Are You Afraid of the Dark?. Creations really nails that feel while having some genuine scares. Arguably more then any other movie in the verse.

***1/2

6. Annabelle (2014) dir. John R. Leonetti

Bite-Sized Review: A big pile of nothing. No story, no characters, no scares, no nothing. Which is ironic considering this very same setup with the very same lead actress turned out to be Wan's magnum opus. Perhaps it's because they spit this one out in little over a year to cash in on the first films success. Blah.

1/2*

7. The Conjuring (2013) dir. James Wan

Bite-Sized Review: A film that shows Wan's potential but never unlocks it. The family isn't fleshed out or endearing enough, Annabelle is an unnecessary distraction, and though it has a few good scares, nothing really jumps out. What does completely work here, and will always work, are Vera and Patrick. My two favorite fraudsters.

***1/4

8. Annabelle Comes Home (2019) dir. Gary Dauberman

Bite-Sized Review: After years of teasing, Judy finally faces off with Annabelle, and it's everything my 90s kid heart could've asked for. I unabashedly love this spooky kids movie. Fun scares wrapped a sweet tale of childhood companionship. The main trio are terrific. Iseman is perfect as the big sis baby sister, Sarife bleeds with her silent suffering, and I especially enjoy Grace as the child with an old soul. Of course Vera and Patrick provide the main series signature warm hug with their book end. Waiting for that samurai spin off. Any day now...

****

Creation is my fave, especially how it ties into the first Annabelle. That one sucked but the basement scene is perfection.

 

[DarthSkywalker]

I am so sorry.

Taissa makes it worth it. And I genuinely enjoy the second.

 

[DarthSkywalker]

Creation is my fave, especially how it ties into the first Annabelle. That one sucked but the basement scene is perfection.

Annabelle is at it's best when it's 90s kids horror. Just with a bit of spice.

 

[Lily Adler]

Annabelle is at it's best when it's 90s kids horror. Just with a bit of spice.

 

[Sithborg]

Do tell.

Trial of Arne Cheyenne Johnson - Wikipedia

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Of all the scams they ran, this one used the death of someone for publicity.

 

[Lily Adler]

If you guys want more doll horror, The Boy (not the sequel).

 

[DarthSkywalker]

If you guys want more doll horror, The Boy (not the sequel).

Seen it. Like the "twist". It's fun.

 

[Lily Adler]

Seen it. Like the "twist". It's fun.

 

[Lily Adler]

I remember wanting to like Imaginary because come on murderous Imaginary friends with creepy interactions with kids is gold.

 

[DarthSkywalker]

I remember wanting to like Imaginary because come on murderous Imaginary friends with creepy interactions with kids is gold.

Same. Just felt like wasted potential, sadly.

Currently watching the GOAT.

 

[Lily Adler]

I remember wanting to like Imaginary because come on murderous Imaginary friends with creepy interactions with kids is gold.

Speaking of that, this game itches that scratch.

 

[Lily Adler]

Same. Just felt like wasted potential, sadly.

Currently watching the GOAT.

That The Talented Mr. Ripley Summer camp movie with Nick Jonas?

 

[KaijuDude1992]

While it isn't your typical Spooky season film I did find the time to finally go out and watch Primitive War today and had an absolute blast with it from start to finish.

It's a B-movie through and through and the CGI isn't the best and the human stuff is definitely on the cheesy side but man was the gory, R-rated, Dino action a lot of fun.

It really made me feel like a little kid all over again lol and its atleast worth a watch for all the crazy Dino mayhem in third act.

Hopefully, more people check it out on streaming and it develops some kind of cult following in the near future.

 

[DarthSkywalker]

While it isn't your typical Spooky season film I did find the time to finally go out and watch Primitive War today and had an absolute blast with it from start to finish.

It's a B-movie through and through and the CGI isn't the best and the human stuff is definitely on the cheesy side but man was the gory, R-rated, Dino action a lot of fun.

It really made me feel like a little kid all over again lol and its atleast worth a watch for all the crazy Dino mayhem in third act.

Hopefully, more people check it out on streaming and it develops some kind of cult following in the near future.

Would probably be worse if it had really good CGI.

 

[Man in the Suit]

My bro and I watch 07 every year on Halloween. The sequel, much like Kills and Ends, fells like it gets crapped on because while people complain about getting the same thing over and over again, they almost always cry when they get something properly different.

Halloween fans when they get a good movie:

 

[Lily Adler]

Halloween fans when they get a good movie:

Halloween 6 is a masterpiece... Which one? I couldn't tell you.

 

[Lily Adler]

Robert (doll) - Wikipedia

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I remember watching a segment on one of those ghost docuseries on one of the Discovery owned channels and was kinda freaked out by this story.

 

[Kane52630]

I'm like 90% certain the door is CG to mask the transition between the two shots, hence why it moves in such an unnatural way and cartoony way. But for some reason instead of having the older actress run in the a straight line like the little girl, I think they have her come from around the corner and act as if there's a door there in order to make the effect look like practical trick.

Which it absolutely isn't since you can clearly see whatever that hanging thing in the doorway is change between the plates. I'm trying to see if any of the BTS stuff has anything on it.

Or... or... hear me out...

 

[Man in the Suit]

Robert (doll) - Wikipedia

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I remember watching a segment on one of those ghost docuseries on one of the Discovery owned channels and was kinda freaked out by this story.

Ghost Adventures mentioned!

 

[CaptainWagner]

1. Fear Street 1994 (2021)

2. Fear Street 1978 (2021)

Friends unfortunately fell asleep before we could complete the trilogy, but these are still the perfect transition from Summer to Spooky Season.