On Night 12 of our haunted countdown, we dive into the bleak, bone-chilling world of Robert Eggers' The Witch — a slow-burn folk horror masterpiece steeped in historical dread, religious paranoia, and a talking goat named Black Phillip.  Join Tim and Johnathan, along with special guest filmmaker Adam Gall, as they break down this 2015 modern classic. We dig into the film's Puritanical roots, the real history behind the witch trials, and why Anya Taylor-Joy's debut as Thomasin still haunts us nearly a decade later.  🔥 We rate the film using our signature Average scoring system—story, scares, rewatchability, atmosphere, and more. You can score along with us using the templates on our Instagram!  🕯️ Topics include:  • The role of isolation and grief in The Witch  • Behind-the-scenes trivia and Eggers' obsession with historical accuracy  • Black Phillip: GOAT or… goat?  • The terrifying ambiguity of religious fear ✨ Be part of the conversation! Submit your own score here: 👉 https://tr.ee/iGtZ-DpOO6 [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqay1OQi1jMzhwYUZBT21GZWMyMnJYWWFHQjN5d3xBQ3Jtc0ttdnZOa3lEZlIzX29nS2p0NjUzN3NSVG43TGUzTG1vV2JQMXNlOTVLenRmWE1HQ3Jjd0EydkJNaHcyYU1SWGdGVXZGeGVuelkxQmw1bm1RQXZxSXZKeVRfdzRnYk9kNlJTMUNDYXFfbU93Q1RveF9sYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Ftr.ee%2FiGtZ-DpOO6&v=Md9gaqZO4hg] 📚 Want more horror? Check out our books on Amazon: 👉 https://a.co/d/bUtniBd [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFg2M1pNLXJBU1RxNlNBOGUwaUY3U0ZlUmV4Z3xBQ3Jtc0ttbG1NWEtPNERNRXhWX0w3Y2ZPUkgxam84Q0RZc1VzdkJkd2hpRUFRU3NGSFp1bmRSZ0Q1RXlNODc3M3BaM0FRaHdGeVJIUHNNdl95bzBLbm54LXpJRlZxLWc1TXFYOVRLZFJoQmVYRnJxQWhjZHBhTQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fa.co%2Fd%2FbUtniBd&v=Md9gaqZO4hg] 🎧 Check out our friends at Zencastr and get 30% off your first 3 months of Zencastr Pro: 👉 https://zen.ai/theaveragereviews [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXI5eDlEbW5FYmwtQTR1UTVoX0c5ZGhEbE5CZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttSFlXUHdsMmhabkd0ZDY2cl9GV2pWRDZXV1VPZWw1dVVIM0hIenA4N291VE12ZG9OQnl5YllnRTdMRVYta1FTMDVaQmRReUg4a2x2d2FMOHE1MHREaGtLdkJ5elUtb3lmbHZkSEw1blpXVTFvZEhMaw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fzen.ai%2Ftheaveragereviews&v=Md9gaqZO4hg] 📖 Enjoy $5.00 off your first purchase when you use Tim Umpleby's code "TIMOTHYREADS" at checkout: 👉 https://pangobooks.com/TIMOTHYREADS [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa29hWHVxcmFRSHVHNjRpYlJ3Mm1uOTJoN0F0d3xBQ3Jtc0trMXlvTnZwRk5SeGhSbER2cTNaZDNfOEdJdkxsTHAxaWxOYkRXbW1XdmxQV2lYWi10WVd5S25zZEpDNTZDQjNmN3U4ZFVyR2M3OWhPaC15eG9Zc1dmMEpWQjQzT2J3dHp0Tmh2MFZyLV9QQWdXUlpzVQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fpangobooks.com%2FTIMOTHYREADS&v=Md9gaqZO4hg] 👻 Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT with your score for Antrum, and SUBSCRIBE for more horror deep dives as we march toward Halloween night!

Tonight, we're summoning something dark. Join Tim and Johnathan, along with special guest Shawn from @TheHorrorVision, as we dive into Pyewacket — the 2017 folk horror film that proves the most dangerous rituals are the ones you don't fully understand.  Written and directed by Adam MacDonald, Pyewacket follows a grieving teen who turns to the occult to lash out… and calls forth something she can't control. With its slow-burn tension, forest isolation, and deeply emotional core, this film has carved out its own eerie space in modern horror.  We're talking grief, guilt, the dangers of belief, and what happens when you call for help — and something answers.  So grab your ritual books, light the black candles, and join us for Night 7 of 13 Nights of Halloween.  ⸻  ✨ Be part of the conversation! Submit your own score here: 👉 https://tr.ee/iGtZ-DpOO6 [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGpGTTFXSHItSE0tSW9TUnJvZmJXY0JYUTF4d3xBQ3Jtc0tuR1lsOF9WMVB1bjNkay1pMmZFR0NuTEl4QVpRUzhVUGYxNDd4bnh4czJLay1Cc0VvbzNhQTdsMVlBVm1BSjE3VDh0Y2xnNk83UUt3b3h1RVRqVGFmb3d1NnBRYXlxYXRRVjBFeEZybzMwdmpOeVNaaw&q=https%3A%2F%2Ftr.ee%2FiGtZ-DpOO6&v=cvlpZrN3F1c] 📚 Want more horror? Check out our books on Amazon: 👉 https://a.co/d/bUtniBd [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFplcHlnU0hveUJRVXBhclFSaTRyVVlaZ2dRZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuR18tLTFDMDJGb2dncGdCZWZhNEE5MjkyLVJVQnBHeFJWdlRlVmEyMExRZlg3M2pmZnJkSDlScERnMHVnR1c5dXNRUGd4Z0VUY2R1LVplVGp0dXNSWnFSQ2l2VUtFeXN5MHhHU09WR0FueGFhYWNhYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fa.co%2Fd%2FbUtniBd&v=cvlpZrN3F1c] 🎧 Check out our friends at Zencastr and get 30% off your first 3 months of Zencastr Pro: 👉 https://zen.ai/theaveragereviews [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbW9wbGQyUVVxMzRmWW1DQ0hEWk9ZTWV3WGZTZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsTDY1SjhEREJCY2JaOWlvakR3TDhEVG41UHcxbU43WVdRRnlwYk9KZ2NDRUg3RTI3YmVHZWUzRUJ4WWxFcmxsTDJDb0JuVndlMEZZQl9DT3NhREhiN1JvS1ZOTGRmaEFFQlQ0ZERaM0NrbUc1TjRXQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fzen.ai%2Ftheaveragereviews&v=cvlpZrN3F1c] 📖 Enjoy $5.00 off your first purchase when you use Tim Umpleby's code "TIMOTHYREADS" at checkout: 👉 https://pangobooks.com/TIMOTHYREADS [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqblkxUFNYNDFHX2tzaGpZaGwtOGJXalBJSGtHZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttZG44MnpMcXo3UnBKXzhQZUpMR3NoalFjbU9qYlNEamF5aFAta1RFaXR0SzYzSTRIUkVCdWhLR0VGWFJyV2kweFluOW4wUnRRWlV1TVVOd1VIcUFzVVBPLVhZbDczUGlILWlJOTMwMHZLWjFTdzN4NA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fpangobooks.com%2FTIMOTHYREADS&v=cvlpZrN3F1c]

It's Night 10 of 13 Nights of Halloween, and we're heading to the eerie, windswept fields of Iceland for one of the strangest entries in modern folk horror: Lamb (2021).  Directed by Valdimar Jóhannsson and starring Noomi Rapace, this slow-burn A24 film blends rural isolation, ancient superstition, and deep emotional grief—with a sheep-headed child at the center of it all. Is it horror? Is it a tragedy? Is it just really, really boring? We're diving in.  Join Tim and Johnathan as they discuss the production, symbolism, awards buzz, and why Lamb has become one of the most polarizing movies in recent folk horror.  💀 Want to join in the scoring? Head over to our Instagram (@theaveragereviewspodcast) and grab a scorecard to rate along with us. Drop your score in the comments—your opinion helps us build a better average!  👻 And don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep up with the rest of 13 Nights of Halloween!  ✨ Be part of the conversation! Submit your own score here: 👉 https://tr.ee/iGtZ-DpOO6 [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUFyYXlPeGxjeXE0UEczVTRXaW1XMFhvNmstd3xBQ3Jtc0trMTNPODVYZm9jZmNrdnpwOVlBN1AxdWlFLUVQSHFrbU9wZzVjVVF2a3pWVTdYZXNDOUdYVy0yZmUwYkpyZ3lEZjFTN3RTQm40a0ZoM0ZGUldwekRQT1dkam52M3QtTFBTMWh1dkp4RTlKY1VMMzBTZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Ftr.ee%2FiGtZ-DpOO6&v=7iXogMliM88] 📚 Want more horror? Check out our books on Amazon: 👉 https://a.co/d/bUtniBd [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqblZTNEpFRXBzdDRzVDNtamc0RmR2cHRHSThQQXxBQ3Jtc0trZHZuNk55aUhFaG13ZUZ0ZUxLX0oxSlJqZTRuWUZIRkhJYm1UaFBjU0lFbGtrX0RSUVZwRGExc0FIVldrSjQtay1zWFhvU1ZIT3c2SWg5OGxEWGxuWGx2S1lDMUhMdVZUSXBZVEhDWUgtb0ZoZXNVSQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fa.co%2Fd%2FbUtniBd&v=7iXogMliM88] 🎧 Check out our friends at Zencastr and get 30% off your first 3 months of Zencastr Pro: 👉 https://zen.ai/theaveragereviews [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGw4cVhqRmJETFFQRmpLaHdrVlpMZVBEdXh6UXxBQ3Jtc0ttdXFwYkxvWF9LRGVURE82M1pSSm9PYUFWbWl3OHhFNzlyRHEzbnd3LWhQcE5CMV93bVlsU24zeUh4WlljTmhhU0pHbG5RSFQxZmhrWG11STJOVkZLX3JXMVR0WHA0MzFLY1pXTkgxLV9ZYVlHMG02Zw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fzen.ai%2Ftheaveragereviews&v=7iXogMliM88] 📖 Enjoy $5.00 off your first purchase when you use Tim Umpleby's code "TIMOTHYREADS" at checkout: 👉 https://pangobooks.com/TIMOTHYREADS [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3RsYkZPeUdzQ1RuSV8teDBDLU05TnhSX083Z3xBQ3Jtc0trTWV1c2pTOW9hRno0aGphWUpjcWpiMXBnc2Z4bUd2ODVOTy0zR28xdEE3aEpfcVJ6NXVDSHE5d1lSa1E2TldXVFg5ajhQOVZzLWJ3MjdQU0xXelpNdkozSHp0MDhRWTJFTE5wTnJiOElCVUFyMC1zQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fpangobooks.com%2FTIMOTHYREADS&v=7iXogMliM88]

Tonight we wander into the whispering fields of Nebraska with Children of the Corn—Stephen King's short story-turned-long movie that features killer kids, confusing theology, and some of the wildest child acting this side of a school play gone wrong.  🎙️ Join Tim, Johnathan and Rook as they battle through 1984's Children of the Corn, a movie that asks, "What if the real horror… was organized child labor?" Okay, maybe not, but there is a lot of slow-walking and yelling "OUTLANDER!"  We'll score it using our Average Reviews system—breaking down story, scares, rewatchability, atmosphere, and originality. You can rate along with us using the templates on our Instagram!  🕯️ Highlights:  • Why Isaac is an unsettling mix of demon child and cranky deacon  • Malachai's reign of red-headed terror  • The wild tonal swings between horror, drama, and accidental comedy  • "He Who Walks Behind the Rows" (a.k.a. the fog machine with bad VFX)  👇 LIKE the episode, COMMENT with your own score, and SUBSCRIBE as we count down to Halloween night!  —  ✨ Be part of the conversation! Submit your own score here: 👉 https://tr.ee/iGtZ-DpOO6 ⸻  📚 Want more horror? Check out our books on Amazon: 👉 https://a.co/d/bUtniBd  🎧 Check out our friends at Zencastr and get 30% off your first 3 months of Zencastr Pro: 👉 https://zen.ai/theaveragereviews  📖 Enjoy $5.00 off your first purchase when you use Tim Umpleby's code "TIMOTHYREADS" at checkout: 👉 https://pangobooks.com/TIMOTHYREADS  #ChildrenOfTheCorn #StephenKing #FolkHorror #13NightsOfHalloween #HorrorPodcast #TheAverageReviews #80sHorror #Zencastr

It's Night 7 of our 13 Nights of Halloween series—and this one's extra special. We're joined by our friend and horror archivist Steven from After Hrs Video to help us celebrate our 100th episode of The Average Reviews!  And what better way to mark a milestone than by getting lost in the woods with one of the most iconic horror films of the last 30 years: The Blair Witch Project.  Released in 1999 and shot on a shoestring budget, The Blair Witch Project changed the horror landscape forever. With its shaky cam, raw performances, and groundbreaking viral marketing campaign, it blurred the lines between fiction and reality—and terrified audiences into thinking it might just be real.  🎙️ In this episode:  • We dig into the film's production and legendary DIY marketing  • Talk found footage origins and what made it work  • Debate whether it still holds up—or if nostalgia is doing the heavy lifting  • And break it all down using The Average scoring system: story, scares, atmosphere, rewatchability, and more  ✨ Be part of the conversation! Submit your own score here: 👉 https://tr.ee/iGtZ-DpOO6  📚 Want more horror? Check out our books on Amazon: 👉 https://a.co/d/bUtniBd  🎧 Check out our friends at Zencastr and get 30% off your first 3 months of Zencastr Pro: 👉 https://zen.ai/theaveragereviews  📖 Enjoy $5.00 off your first purchase when you use Tim Umpleby's code "TIMOTHYREADS" at checkout: 👉 https://pangobooks.com/TIMOTHYREADS  🕯️ LIKE the video, COMMENT your own Blair Witch score, and SUBSCRIBE as we count down to Halloween night!  ⸻  #TheBlairWitchProject #FoundFootageHorror #13NightsOfHalloween #HorrorPodcast #TheAverageReviews #AfterHrsVideo #100thEpisode #Zencastr

It's Night 6 of The 13 Nights of Halloween: Folk Horror Edition — and tonight, we're heading down to the Louisiana bayou for The Skeleton Key (2005). 🌙✨  Tim and Johnathan are joined by Travis from @thenightclubpodcast, who brings his deep knowledge to help us unravel this Southern Gothic gem. Together, we explore the movie's unique mix of hoodoo magic, decaying mansions, and generational curses, all wrapped in humid tension and creeping dread.  🔥 In this episode, we dive into: • How The Skeleton Key blends folk horror with Southern Gothic roots • The real-world folklore behind hoodoo practices • That unforgettable twist ending — and how it redefines belief as power • The film's legacy as one of the most underrated supernatural thrillers of the 2000s  👁️ "You don't believe — that's your problem."  ✨ Be part of the conversation! Submit your own score here: 👉 https://tr.ee/iGtZ-DpOO6  📚 Want more horror? Check out our books on Amazon: 👉 https://a.co/d/bUtniBd  🎧 Check out our friends at Zencastr and get 30% off your first 3 months of Zencastr Pro: 👉 https://zen.ai/theaveragereviews  📖 Enjoy $5.00 off your first purchase when you use Tim Umpleby's code "TIMOTHYREADS" at checkout: 👉 https://pangobooks.com/TIMOTHYREADS  💀 Huge thanks to Travis from @thenightclubpodcast for joining us and lending his insight on the history, culture, and fear behind The Skeleton Key.  👻 Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT your score, and SUBSCRIBE for more haunted deep dives as we count down to Halloween night!  #TheSkeletonKey #13NightsOfHalloween #FolkHorror #SouthernGothic #Hoodoo #TheNightClubPodcast #TheAverageReviews #HorrorPodcast #KateHudson #LouisianaHorror #SupernaturalThriller #MovieDiscussion #Halloween2025 #ScareScore

🎃 Night 5 of The 13 Nights of Halloween: Folk Horror Edition! 🎃  Tonight, we're heading deep into the dark woods for The Ritual (2017) — a chilling blend of grief, guilt, and Norse mythology that proves some paths should never be taken. 🌲🔥  Tim and Johnathan are joined by GC from @facethemovies to explore one of the best modern folk horror entries of the last decade. Together, they unravel the film's themes of masculine vulnerability, trauma, and the monstrous power of ancient gods that lurk just beyond the tree line.  💀 In this episode: • How The Ritual redefined modern creature design • The influence of Norse folklore and pagan worship • The film's emotional weight and survival-horror tension • Why it stands tall among A24-style psychological horror  ✨ Be part of the conversation! Submit your own score here: 👉 https://tr.ee/iGtZ-DpOO6  📚 Want more horror? Check out our books on Amazon: 👉 https://a.co/d/bUtniBd  🎧 Check out our friends at Zencastr and get 30% off your first 3 months of Zencastr Pro: 👉 https://zen.ai/theaveragereviews  📖 Enjoy $5.00 off your first purchase when you use Tim Umpleby's code "TIMOTHYREADS" at checkout: 👉 https://pangobooks.com/TIMOTHYREADS  🔥 Big thanks to GC from @facethemovies for joining us — go show him some love and check out his channel for more great movie talk!  👻 Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT your score for The Ritual, and SUBSCRIBE as we continue the countdown toward Halloween night!  #TheRitual #13NightsOfHalloween #FolkHorror #NetflixHorror #TheAverageReviews #FaceTheMovies #MonsterDesign #NorseMythology #PsychologicalHorror #MovieDiscussion #HorrorPodcast #ScareScore #Halloween2025

Tonight we're digging into Antrum: The Deadliest Film Ever Made (2018) — a film wrapped in urban legend and cursed cinema mythology. Marketed as a "lost" 1970s film that supposedly killed its audiences, Antrum leans on its reputation as the "most dangerous movie ever made." But does it actually deliver the scares, or is it all smoke, sigils, and no fire?  We break down the setup, the Blair Witch–style marketing, and why the idea of Antrum is scarier than the film itself. Folk horror thrives on myth, ritual, and rumor — and Antrum wants to live there. But does it earn its place?  ✨ Be part of the conversation! Submit your own score here: 👉 https://tr.ee/iGtZ-DpOO6  📚 Want more horror? Check out our books on Amazon: 👉 https://a.co/d/bUtniBd  🎧 Check out our friends at Zencastr and get 30% off your first 3 months of Zencastr Pro: 👉 https://zen.ai/theaveragereviews  📖 Enjoy $5.00 off your first purchase when you use Tim Umpleby's code "TIMOTHYREADS" at checkout: 👉 https://pangobooks.com/TIMOTHYREADS  👻 Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT with your score for Antrum, and SUBSCRIBE for more horror deep dives as we march toward Halloween night!  #Antrum #13NightsOfHalloween #FolkHorror #TheAverageReviews #CursedCinema

In this episode, Tim and Johnathan dive into the grim, atmospheric world of Pumpkinhead (1988) and welcome special guest Aaron from A&B Horror to break down why this revenge-driven creature feature perfectly fits our Folk Horror theme. From rural curses to supernatural justice, we explore the movie's eerie mood, practical effects, and lasting impact on horror fans.  📚 Want more horror? Check out our books on Amazon: 👉 https://a.co/d/bUtniBd [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0NrVGZyRlo4YTQ1VE8tRUNXVmM1R3g4ZGRBd3xBQ3Jtc0tuYlFYbE1MTENtRDl0R3BxTThiNE5ELTdkamhaU3dSNTR4YWdjUEVaUmkxUHREdkcxZGhiVWNCZEN5Mjh6SkY1TmpNdjhIUUF2WlhFSzBXVkdrazdjcl90cThnTFZ4N2VhUzNoUkplYXBSU0dyMzVTZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fa.co%2Fd%2FbUtniBd&v=_MmCDI03rzk] 🎧 Check out our friends at Zencastr and get 30% off your first 3 months of Zencastr Pro: 👉 https://zen.ai/theaveragereviews [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVJjTjFRLU5hU01qSmc3WXcxUDRQSUlENnJ5QXxBQ3Jtc0trSUhZWTRUR2RwOXNKQW02cjREaWRFODFNM0lhXzVybEpqMlV6MFdjamM2OHZWeklDTFZWMmVad0J2NHkxRFoydlpfWVNLb0U0UnNyRzJ3WmN3ei1mXzRLX3kzUjFScGZPaUZaN3FOeG5Fd1NPTU16dw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fzen.ai%2Ftheaveragereviews&v=_MmCDI03rzk] 📖 Enjoy $5.00 off your first purchase when you use Tim Umpleby's code "TIMOTHYREADS" at checkout: 👉 https://pangobooks.com/TIMOTHYREADS [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnM1WTZDdlFtV0xGRWZld0hyN2ZKZG04MXUyQXxBQ3Jtc0trT2g4dGl5VUs3dWw3czBIOHF2eFJSbER1Mm9CR0VxUUJERFY3SW9kcmttb3o4U2J4aVU3SlBEM2pSWlEtaW9rb3NraktPZnpPenV5M2NvUVN5Y21vSjFxOGduSEtJWjRwUF9DWVVwU1pwTk1lZXA1QQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fpangobooks.com%2FTIMOTHYREADS&v=_MmCDI03rzk] 💀 Special thanks to Aaron from A&B Horror for joining us in this episode—go show him some love!  👍 Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more horror deep dives.  #Pumpkinhead [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/pumpkinhead] #HorrorPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/horrorpodcast] #FolkHorror [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/folkhorror] #80sHorror [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/80shorror] #CreatureFeature [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/creaturefeature] #StanWinston [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/stanwinston] #TheAverageReviews [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/theaveragereviews]

It's Night 2 of our 13 Nights of Halloween: Folk Horror Edition, and tonight we're burning bright with the one that started it all—The Wicker Man (1973). 🌾🔥  Join Tim and Johnathan (no guests this time!) as they dig into the haunting legacy of this cult classic. From its influence on folk horror to its jaw-dropping ending, we're unpacking why this film still sends chills down our spines—without a drop of blood.  Along the way, we explore:  • How The Wicker Man redefined horror in the 70s  • Why Sergeant Howie is the true outsider  • The eerie power of belief systems in horror  • And, of course, THAT ending.  👻 Don't forget: You can score the movie with us using one of our official systems—find them on our Instagram and let us know how you'd rate it! Every voice helps build The Average.  🕯️ Also, make sure to check out Tim's horror novels—The Harvest of Briarville and Like, Comment, Survive—available now on Amazon. Perfect Halloween reads to keep the chills going long after the credits roll.  📌 LIKE • COMMENT your score • SUBSCRIBE to join us for the full countdown to Halloween!  ✨ Be part of the conversation! Submit your own score here: 👉 https://tr.ee/iGtZ-DpOO6  📚 Want more horror? Check out our books on Amazon: 👉 https://a.co/d/bUtniBd  🎧 Check out our friends at Zencastr and get 30% off your first 3 months of Zencastr Pro: 👉 https://zen.ai/theaveragereviews  📖 Enjoy $5.00 off your first purchase when you use Tim Umpleby's code "TIMOTHYREADS" at checkout: 👉 https://pangobooks.com/TIMOTHYREADS  ⸻  🎧 Prefer audio only? This episode will be on all major podcast platforms tomorrow!  ⸻  #TheWickerMan #FolkHorror #13NightsOfHalloween #HorrorMovieReview #Halloween2025 #TheAverageReviewsPodcast #HorrorCommunity #CultClassic #1970sHorror #EdwardWoodward #ChristopherLee #LikeCommentSurvive #HarvestOfBriarville #HorrorBooks #YouTubeHorror #MovieDiscussion #SpookySeason #ScareScore #MoviePodcast #HorrorNerds #WickerMan1973

🎃👻 Welcome to the FINAL season premiere of The 13 Nights of Halloween! 👻🎃  We're opening our last haunting journey with A Dark Song (2016), one of the most chilling modern entries in the folk horror canon. This Irish indie gem blends grief, ritual, and the occult in a story about a mother so desperate she's willing to undergo a months-long magical operation to summon her guardian angel. But once you open the door to the other side… you can't control what steps through.  Joining us tonight is David from @journeywithacinephile, bringing his deep love and insight into horror to help us unpack the ritual, the isolation, and the devastating emotional core of this film.  🔥 Why this episode matters:  • Kicks off the final 13 Nights of Halloween in style  • Highlights one of the most underseen modern folk horror films  • Breaks down trivia and behind-the-scenes info, including the REAL occult ritual that inspired the story  • Sets the tone for a season dedicated to pagan imagery, isolation, cults, and cosmic dread  📚 Want even more horror in your life? Check out Tim's novel Like, Comment, Survive — a terrifying dive into found footage chills and YouTube ghost hunter vibes, perfect for spooky season 👉 📚 Want more horror? Check out our books on Amazon: 👉 https://a.co/d/bUtniBd  🎧 Check out our friends at Zencastr and get 30% off your first 3 months of Zencastr Pro: 👉 https://zen.ai/theaveragereviews  📖 Enjoy $5.00 off your first purchase when you use Tim Umpleby's code "TIMOTHYREADS" at checkout: 👉 https://pangobooks.com/TIMOTHYREADS  🔔 Don't forget to LIKE this video, COMMENT your score for A Dark Song, and SUBSCRIBE for more horror deep dives. It's our final 13 Nights of Halloween — let's make it one to remember.  #ADarkSong #13NightsOfHalloween #FolkHorror #TheAverageReviews #HorrorPodcast

We're back with another cult favorite—House (1985)! This bizarre blend of haunted house chills, creature effects, and offbeat comedy is one of the strangest horror films to come out of the '80s—and tonight we're breaking it all down.  Tim, Johnathan, and special guest Rook dive into the story, direction, effects, and legacy of House. From its over-the-top creature designs to its unexpected themes of grief and trauma, this is a film that deserves another look.  And as always—you can shape the average score. Submit your own review and see how your take impacts the final average at the end of the episode!  ✨ Be part of the conversation! Submit your own score here: 👉 https://tr.ee/iGtZ-DpOO6 [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbjhLaE1MSjhzZ0FSamg1SFdEa09iQ3pnUGxvUXxBQ3Jtc0tuLWt1M0Vfcmota0tON0lReE1obUk1UDQ3akNTeGhsTms4aGFmUWlZYVhsQnpVZ19oR21STkIxNlZ0U2J3NmFpbTh3ZUY3ZlVmUTFWRXRuekJTaF9JWEtiaHJERHVLR2RpMV9qeExLRVhWdmdVbGlxMA&q=https%3A%2F%2Ftr.ee%2FiGtZ-DpOO6&v=558dBU3ynA4] 📚 Want more horror? Check out our books on Amazon: 👉 https://a.co/d/bUtniBd [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWFzRFZqbnZlUzRVSWJWazZpems0WkctQ0NKZ3xBQ3Jtc0trWVAxaHFmVGY4SHdxQ3E5blpnOHNQU3RQeS1XVzF4dl8wa1FFMkt3MEpBNGxNbktrb1RGR0FOSXZtRm5KUzRpcUtYT1lSYjhMUUlubTZGVnBBenJGYnZ5TTNrdFJsS2ZfQUI4dDZmRnhLX1QzVElLRQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fa.co%2Fd%2FbUtniBd&v=558dBU3ynA4] 🎧 Check out our friends at Zencastr and get 30% off your first 3 months of Zencastr Pro: 👉 https://zen.ai/theaveragereviews [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbjEyRDNKNzRuSDhVVkp3Z3pReWNKejl6VWNnQXxBQ3Jtc0trNHpUajVwb0NQU09uTHdLellESEhwSzdXU3lxRWpORXZaTlZaWDJDZVd0aHo2M2p3dWlBZVdHaWViZHRlelBnQUhzeTByZnA4RUpjRXJZWFNTSXR2THNPamtyZ2JTZ2NHbTFfVkdNOEFzR1Nkdl9UTQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fzen.ai%2Ftheaveragereviews&v=558dBU3ynA4] 📖 Enjoy $5.00 off your first purchase when you use Tim Umpleby's code "TIMOTHYREADS" at checkout: 👉 https://pangobooks.com/TIMOTHYREADS [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0xwaGZCVDVtb0N0RUFSMUQ0dFgwT3lTUzIwZ3xBQ3Jtc0tucGtuMmZzUmNkNlVtTlVqQ1pxSVpHOEs3WUljUEpSTUJYYzRRSnpEUm11VGZVd1BhSU5yb2pXbEdzN0lhbjdlUjJ1aHpCSDVDR1pNZXNaVU5hbXNkOU1LMWRyUHpfSklCdDg5Vnl4Q3FneWV5UEphaw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fpangobooks.com%2FTIMOTHYREADS&v=558dBU3ynA4] ⸻  👻 Topics Covered: – Why House is more than just a horror comedy – Practical effects & bizarre creature design – PTSD and trauma hiding under the comedy – Where it stands in '80s horror history – The strange legacy of the House franchise  ⸻  💬 Don't forget to Like, Comment, and Subscribe to help us keep building this horror-loving community.  #House1985 [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/house1985] #80sHorror [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/80shorror] #TheAverageReviews [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/theaveragereviews] #CultClassic [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/cultclassic] #CreatureFeature [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/creaturefeature] #HorrorPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/horrorpodcast] #RetroHorror [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/retrohorror] #HorrorCommunity [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/horrorcommunity] #FilmDiscussion [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/filmdiscussion]

🎬 The Conjuring: Last Rites (2025) – Livestream Review  The Warrens return one last time… but is it a triumphant finale or a tired whimper? Tonight, Tim and Johnathan are joined by GC from Face the Movies to break down The Conjuring: Last Rites in a livestream!  This episode is a pseudo-sequel to the Cinema Rewind collab where Tim joined GC and Jordan to revisit the original Conjuring—a film that redefined modern horror. Now we're asking:  👻 How far has this franchise fallen? 🎥 Is Last Rites worth your time at the cinema? 💀 Has the Conjuring Universe lost its soul—or does it still have some scares left?  We'll dive into the story, scares, acting, and direction while debating if this final chapter cements The Conjuring as horror royalty—or closes the book on a once-great franchise with a whimper.  ✨ Be part of the conversation! Submit your own score here: 👉 https://tr.ee/iGtZ-DpOO6  ⚡ Follow our amazing guests:GC – Face the Movies: https://www.youtube.com/@Facethemovies ⸻  📚 Want more horror? Check out our books on Amazon: 👉 https://a.co/d/bUtniBd  🎧 Check out our friends at Zencastr and get 30% off your first 3 months of Zencastr Pro: 👉 https://zen.ai/theaveragereviews  📖 Enjoy $5.00 off your first purchase when you use Tim Umpleby's code "TIMOTHYREADS" at checkout: 👉 https://pangobooks.com/TIMOTHYREADS

Welcome back to The Dread Broadcast—our monthly after-hours horror pub, where creators, collectors, and fans gather (virtually) for drinks, laughs, and screams. Think of it as the late-night haunt after everyone's finished their own shows: a candlelit roundtable for sharing what's new, what's hidden, and what's worth digging out of the crypt.  This month we close out summer with Episode 4: August After Dark – Horror's Last Summer Screams, featuring horror headlines, hidden gems, physical media treasures, and a very special guest…  ⸻  👻 Special Guest: Eric Miller  Eric Miller is a horror fiction writer, screenwriter, and sci-fi author with 30+ years in Hollywood. He's the Bram Stoker Award-nominated editor of Hell Comes to Hollywood, creator behind 18 Wheels of Horror, and the screenwriter of SyFy cult favorites like Ice Spiders, Night Skies, Mask Maker, and Swamp Shark.  Eric joins us to talk horror across the page and the screen, his career in both publishing and film, and what inspires his monstrous stories.  ⸻  🕯️ Tonight's Panel of Creators  • Jerry (Horror Heads Podcast) – @jl_in_amityville / @horrorheadspodcast  • Joel – @joel_villarreal36  • @guttedhorrorpodcast  • Kelsi – @superkickingit / Slime & Slashers  • Josh – @horrorblyopinionated  • Aaron – @abhorrormovies  • @monstermaulshop – "your one-stop horror shop"  • Jordan – @the_movie_den_  • GC – @facethemovies  Hosted by Tim & Johnathan from The Average Reviews Podcast  ⸻  ⏰ Segment Breakdown  [00:00–00:10] Opening & Introductions [00:10–00:30] 🎤 Spotlight Guest: Eric Miller – career talk + audience Q&A [00:30–01:00] ✂️ The Cutting Room – August Horror Headlines (new releases, reviews, buzz) [01:00–01:30] 🗝️ The Curio Cabinet – Hidden Gems & Streaming Picks (books, indie films, Halloween prep!) [01:30–02:00] 💿 The Crypt – Physical Media Treasures (August's best releases + Monster Maul Shop showcase) [01:50–02:00] 🧛 Closing Roundtable & Wrap-Up  ⸻  🩸 Join the Horror Community  💀 Drop a comment with your favorite horror pick of the month 💀 Share and tag a creator who should join a future panel 💀 Subscribe for more roundtables, guest interviews, and horror community spotlights  And don't miss next month's Episode 5, where we'll be joined by an independent director to talk about his brand-new found footage film… 👀  ⸻  #HorrorCommunity #HorrorLivestream #TheDreadBroadcast #IndieHorror #HorrorBooks #HorrorMovies #HorrorCollectors #HorrorYouTube #StaySpooky

This week we journey back to 1982 for Jim Henson's dark and dazzling masterpiece: The Dark Crystal. 🧙‍♂️🪄 With its groundbreaking puppetry, haunting world-building, and eerie undertones, this fantasy film shaped childhoods and nightmares alike.  Joining us is Evan from The Kilt and the Redneck Podcast 🎙️ to dive deep into Skeksis politics, Gelfling lore, and whether this film is truly for kids… or kids who like a little trauma with their popcorn. 🍿👀  👑 Expect nostalgia, laughs, and more than a little darkness as we explore what made The Dark Crystal a cornerstone of 80s fantasy cinema.  📚 Want more horror? Check out our books on Amazon: 👉 https://a.co/d/bUtniBd  🎧 Check out our friends at Zencastr and get 30% off your first 3 months of Zencastr Pro: 👉 https://zen.ai/theaveragereviews  📖 Enjoy $5.00 off your first purchase when you use Tim Umpleby's code "TIMOTHYREADS" at checkout: 👉 https://pangobooks.com/TIMOTHYREADS  #TheDarkCrystal #JimHenson #FantasyMovies #ChildhoodFantasySeries #80sFantasy #MoviePodcast #TheAverages

🕰️✨ Welcome to the first episode in our Childhood Fantasy series — and we're kicking things off with a true gem: Time Bandits (1981)!  Directed by Terry Gilliam and brimming with surreal whimsy, historical hijinks, and dwarves who steal time maps, this cult classic takes us on a wild ride through the space-time continuum. Join us as we revisit the anarchic imagination of childhood, question the role of gods (and parents), and unpack why this offbeat fantasy still resonates decades later.  🎬 In this episode:  • Our favorite sequences through history  • The terrifying Robin Hood cameo (you know the one)  • David Warner's delightfully evil turn as Evil  • Gilliam's signature style and the Monty Python connection  • That ending—yes, that ending—and what it all means  📽️ Whether you grew up with this movie or you're watching it for the first time, we're diving deep into the strange, dark, and hilarious world of Time Bandits.  📌 Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more in our Childhood Fantasy series, where we'll be covering films that shaped our imaginations… and maybe messed us up just a little.  🎧 Check out our friends at Zencastr and get 30% off your first 3 months of Zencastr Pro 👉 https://zen.ai/theaveragereviews [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHBKRG5ZekJXWnJ6NThyNHZTOVh4b0FBaWRvQXxBQ3Jtc0ttUkRRV3gwS0pBaEtQSXlNVnc5ektaV05ieXJ4SXdvd1hJUW0zMlV0LU5hLTZ0aFUwUVROUVFWUHNBZVhaY1VCd285cnVZQ3ZhcXljNW1CRFY3czlkQXo3cWdNLWVvS21aNUlYRk50NXZaR2JKMmQ1TQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fzen.ai%2Ftheaveragereviews&v=3ckBrGdoI2I] 📚 Grab Jessica Lacy's thrilling new horror novel, The House Beyond the Shore 👉 https://a.co/d/gNSn0Qg [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbndMV3BwemtGZ2labl9DQUR0aElpcV82Nmw3QXxBQ3Jtc0tsbXd6aUhoRVBEMHJoMy1oWEY1RDl0ak85MzVic3EzTnphTS1aM2FyZFQwU3Q3WDA5V0Uxdi1ETGNtRGZKVXotNnZQdEphcmJVWFdZRWZhNl9yY3h0UTFZbFdNZERLc0x4c1Nmb2JmWjRtLUxXeTZ1Yw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fa.co%2Fd%2FgNSn0Qg&v=3ckBrGdoI2I] 📚 Want more horror? Check out our books on Amazon 👉 https://a.co/d/bUtniBd [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbThXRWo5TVRrTDN5XzRVYlo0bS0xdWVOMUM4Z3xBQ3Jtc0tubV91M21rZ05qUXN0RDlRZHUwWE5jcDBLQ1FuSWtrcnVMSEpoOHEyS29wS1A1STk0TVFLRE5ab1FaRmN0Znd0ajAyUzZoOUUya0VrSmRNcl9vZWxBRU5kTXRvMXRsWFBySnBSakt4OTNhT0o5N2tpcw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fa.co%2Fd%2FbUtniBd&v=3ckBrGdoI2I] #TimeBandits [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/timebandits] #TerryGilliam [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/terrygilliam] #ChildhoodFantasy [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/childhoodfantasy] #80sMovies [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/80smovies] #CultClassics [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/cultclassics] #MovieReview [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/moviereview] #FantasyFilm [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/fantasyfilm] #TheAverageReviews [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/theaveragereviews] #RetroCinema [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/retrocinema]

This month on The Dread Broadcast, we're joined by special guest Chris Riggi—actor in Abduct, American Crime Story, Vampires Suck, Gossip Girl, and (according to the internet) possibly the new Superman AND an F1 driver. We get into it. 🏎️🦸‍♂️  Our incredible panel includes: 🩸 Shawn from @thehorrorvision 🌕 Travis from @thenightclubpodcast 👻 Katie from @katieafraidy 🔪 Jillian from @ratedhorror 💀 Kelsi from @superkickingit 📼 Will from @onegoodscare 🎃 Jeffrey from @johndoejuggalo 🧠 Josh from @horrorblyopinionated 🎥 GC from @facethemovies  Together, we cover: 📚 The rise of Creature Feature novels 🎬 Must-see indie and under-the-radar horror releases 👀 Early reactions to Hell House LLC: Lineage 💿 That Nightmare on Elm Street 4K box set announcement …and plenty more horror hot takes, laughs, and recommendations.  💀 Make sure to LIKE, FOLLOW, and SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an episode of The Dread Broadcast—where horror creators and fans come together to celebrate the genre we love.  

🎬 Jennifer's Body (2009) — Livestream Review with Special Guest Jessica Lacy (@bloodandlacy) 🔥🩸  Is Jennifer's Body a misunderstood feminist horror gem? A demonic cult classic? Or both?  We're unpacking it ALL in this livestream episode of The Average Reviews, featuring very special guest horror author and critic Jessica Lacy (@bloodandlacy)! From its blood-soaked satire and Megan Fox's iconic performance to Diablo Cody's razor-sharp script, we're diving deep into what made this movie flop at first — and why it's now a modern cult obsession.  💬 Join us in the chat as we rate, debate, and resurrect the legend of Jennifer Check.  ⸻  🎧 Check out our friends at Zencastr and get 30% off your first 3 months of Zencastr Pro 👉 https://zen.ai/theaveragereviews  📚 Grab Jessica Lacy's thrilling new horror novel, The House Beyond the Shore 👉 https://a.co/d/gNSn0Qg  📚 Want more horror? Check out our books on Amazon 👉 https://a.co/d/bUtniBd  ⸻  🗓️ Don't forget to like, subscribe, and drop your own rating in the comments or live chat! #JennifersBody #HorrorMovies #Livestream #CultClassics #TheAverageReviews #BloodAndLacy #JessicaLacy #MeganFox #FeministHorror

We're embracing our comic book roots and flying straight into the heart of the Superman (2025) discourse!  Join Tim, @mephistomonkee, and @iamkevindavisofficial as we dive into DC's latest cinematic reboot. Is this the movie that finally gets it right? Or just another cape in the crowd?  💬 The reviews are in — and they're all over the place. From "disappointing" to "top-tier superhero cinema," critics can't seem to agree. That's why we're putting it to you.  🎯 Use one of our three scoring methods on Instagram (@theaveragereviewspodcast) or submit your score directly using our link in bio. We'll tally everything LIVE and figure out where Superman (2025) really stands.  This isn't Rotten Tomatoes. We don't get paid to praise. This is The Average — where the real review happens with your friends.  👥 Want to be part of the episode? Drop your scores in the comments or join the chat. Your voice matters.  🎙️ Powered by Zencastr 📖 Order Tim's new novel Like, Comment, Survive: https://a.co/d/blR27Ft  🎥 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and comment your score. Your review changes the average.  #Superman2025 #DCEU #DCReboot #MovieReview #TheAverageReviews #JamesGunn #LiveScoring #FilmDiscussion #SuperheroMovies #ComicBookMovies #ManOfSteel #Zencastr #MoviePodcast #YourReviewMatters #SupermanReturns #TheAverage #DCFans

Welcome to Episode 2 of The Dread Broadcast — your new favorite monthly horror news roundtable, hosted by Tim and Johnathan of The Average Reviews Podcast! We're building a free, creator-powered community, fueled by our love of horror in all its forms. If you're into slashers, screamers, physical media, or under-the-radar gems, you're in the right place.  🕯️ This Month's Highlights Include:  • Special Guest Spotlight: Jessica Lacy (formerly Ivy Tholen) — author of Tastes Like Candy, Maul Rats, and more! She joins us to talk about writing slashers with heart, humor, and grit.  • The Cutting Room:   • Indie screeners from Raindance reviewed by @journeywithacinephile  • @thehorrorvision breaks down the buzzed-about A Desert  • @MovieDumpster joins with their signature insight  • The Curio Cabinet:  • @abhorrormovies brings lesser-known horrors into the light  • @superkickingit shares perfect summer slasher reads & Giallo-inspired books  • @thekiltandtheredneck covers horror gaming updates  • The Crypt:  • @facethemovies & @qthemoviecollector team up for a surprise physical media spotlight  📼 Plus: We tease Episode 3 (coming late July) featuring a found-footage indie horror producer as our next special guest.  🧛‍♂️ Don't forget to: ✅ Like & Subscribe 💬 Drop a comment 📢 Tag your favorite horror creators — we want YOU in the conversation! 📺 Watch now and rewatch anytime on our channel.  #TheDreadBroadcast #HorrorNews #JessicaLacy #IndieHorror #PhysicalMedia #HorrorPodcast #HorrorCommunity #WhatToWatch #SummerSlashers #GialloBooks #HorrorGaming #A24 #FoundFootage  #RaindanceFilmFestival #SupportIndieHorror #CollectorsEdition