Things are about to get spooky–again! The cult monster mash Spookies has thrilled and confused audiences for decades, and the recent announcement of a long-awaited sequel has stirred renewed interest in the property. In light of the news, the Grave Discussions crew sits down with Spookies 2 creator Frank Farel, one of the original producers and writers of Twisted Souls, which infamously became conjoined with additional footage to create Spookies. Listen now to hear all about how Farel plans to make the kind of film he and his partners intended to many years ago!

Warning: Spoilers for Spookies ahead.

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Barnabas and Samael return from Hell to cover one of 2024's most divisive and popular horror films, Longlegs! Following one of the most successful marketing campaigns in recent genre history, Osgood Perkins's investigative supernatural thriller quickly became Neon's most successful theatrical release, leading many to wonder... "Is Longlegs actually any good?" Your favorite devilish duo introduces a surprising third official host into the mix to break down the movie's deliciously evil plot, Nicolas Cage's hilariously unforeseen octave range, and so much more!

Warning: Spoilers for Longlegs ahead.

Check out Barnabas's review of Longlegs on TikTok!

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Your favorite undead talk show hosts are back from the afterlife; the crow carried their spirits back due to misconduct... Oof. Few vigilantes are as cool, calm, and collected as Eric Draven, resurrected by a mystical entity in Alex Proyas's 1994 cult classic, The Crow, to enact revenge on the gangsters who murdered him and his fiancée. Ahead of the 2024 reimagining, Barnabas and Samael break down the '90s urban gothic masterpiece, star Brandon Lee's untimely death and legacy, and their expectations about the new film.

Warning: Spoilers for The Crow ahead.

Check out Barnabas's take on the Crow (2024) official trailer on TikTok!