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Tuesday, April 29, 2025
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Sunday, April 27, 2025
9 Underseen HALLOWEEN Movies to Check Out! Halfway-to-Halloween Special Video By THE COBWEBS CHANNEL!
Hey everyone, and welcome to The Cobwebs Channel!
I'm Daniel, and today we're kicking off the spooky season — in April.
Why? Because right now we're halfway to Halloween! We're just six months away, and if you're anything like me, the spooky vibes aren't just reserved for October. I celebrate Halloween all year round — whenever I need a pick-me-up, Halloween movies, music, and videos are my go-to comfort.
Today, I’m sharing some underseen Halloween movies you may have missed. Some are great, some are so bad they’re good, but they all bring that special Halloween spirit. Let’s dive in!
WHERE TO WATCH Trick or Treat (1986):
Trick or Treat (1986)
Plot:
A bullied metalhead resurrects his deceased rock idol by playing his final record backward on Halloween night.
Why You Should Watch:
This one isn't "Trick 'r Treat" from the 2000s — it's the '80s rock-and-horror mashup!
Mark Price (yes, Skippy from Family Ties) absolutely nails the role of the nerdy metal kid fighting back against bullies. The movie feels like a satisfying teen revenge story before the horror elements even kick in — and when they do, it's even better.
The soundtrack by Fastway rocks, and even though it’s light on Halloween visuals, it still hits the right vibe. Especially if you grab the gorgeous new 4K restoration, Trick or Treat is a blast from start to finish.
WHERE TO WATCH Creeping Death (2024):
Creeping Death (2023)
Plot:
On Halloween night, a teenager’s rebellious friends unleash deadly consequences through their prankings, drawing from old Gaelic folklore.
Why You Should Watch:
Okay, the first few minutes feel a little low-budget (and the acting can be rough), but stick with it.
Creeping Death gets better and better, and the creature designs — these badass jack-o’-lantern-faced monsters — are absolutely awesome. If you love Halloween horror with a cool indie vibe, this one streaming on Prime Video is worth checking out.
WHERE TO WATCH Carved (2024):
Carved (2024)
Plot:
On Halloween night, staff members at a historic Pioneer Village must survive a monstrous killer pumpkin.
Why You Should Watch:
A killer pumpkin movie? I had to see it.
While Carved struggles with tone — too cutesy for hardcore horror fans, too gory for family viewing — it does capture cozy Halloween vibes early on at a fall festival. The pumpkin monster design is fun, even if the movie doesn’t stick the landing.
Streaming on Hulu — worth a casual scroll-by if you’re desperate for pumpkin-themed horror.
WHERE TO WATCH Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995):
Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995)
Plot:
Michael Myers returns, but this time with a heavy dose of Celtic cult weirdness.
Why You Should Watch:
Sure, Halloween 6 isn’t underseen — but it’s definitely underrated.
If you’ve only heard bad things, give the Producer’s Cut a try.
It’s a weird, cult-heavy detour from the usual "Michael kills babysitters" formula, but honestly? That’s why I love it. Plus, the Halloween atmosphere is absolutely top-notch here.
WHERE TO WATCH Hollow Gate (1988):
Hollow Gate (1988)
Plot:
A traumatized boy grows up to become a Halloween-night serial killer, targeting teens at a creepy mansion.
Why You Should Watch:
Is Hollow Gate a good movie? No.
Is it a fascinatingly bad movie with moments of pure WTF? Absolutely.
The killer wears different costumes for each murder, and the absurdity (like a gas station sex scene ending in a fiery car explosion) makes it a bizarre slasher gem for Halloween completists.
Low-budget lovers, you have been warned.
WHERE TO WATCH Cobweb (2023):
Cobweb (2023)
Plot:
An 8-year-old boy hears a mysterious tapping from inside his walls, and his parents insist it’s all in his head.
Why You Should Watch:
Easily my favorite horror movie of 2023.
Creepy atmosphere? Check.
Tons of Halloween decorations? Check.
Deep, dark fairy tale horror? Oh yeah.
Anthony Starr and Lizzy Caplan are fantastically unsettling as the parents. And without spoiling too much, the payoff to the wall mystery is exactly the dark fairy-tale nightmare I hoped for. Cobweb deserves way more love.
WHERE TO WATCH I Was A Teenage Werewolf (1957):
I Was a Teenage Werewolf (1957)
Plot:
A rebellious teen is experimented on by a psychiatrist, turning him into a bloodthirsty werewolf.
Why You Should Watch:
The title is more famous than the movie itself, but this 1950s teen horror flick is charming.
Michael Landon (pre-Little House on the Prairie) is magnetic as the angsty teen-turned-werewolf.
While it’s technically set at Halloween, don’t expect decorations or trick-or-treating — it’s more about the vibes.
A fun little slice of ‘50s nostalgia with werewolf action.
WHERE TO WATCH Grow Up, Tony Phillips (2013):
Grow Up, Tony Phillips (2013)
Plot:
A high school senior refuses to give up his love of Halloween, despite pressure to "grow up."
Why You Should Watch:
Not a horror movie — but an absolutely delightful Halloween coming-of-age story.
Tony is a charming, relatable character for anyone who’s ever been told they’re "too old" for the things they love.
It's funny, sweet, and packed with Halloween spirit, costumes, and trick-or-treating. A total gem for those who love the season as much as the scares.
WHERE TO WATCH The Guest (2014):
The Guest (2014)
Plot:
After a mysterious soldier arrives at the Peterson family's doorstep, a series of violent and unexplained deaths begin to follow.
Why You Should Watch:
The Guest is a total hidden gem — a perfect blend of action, suspense, dark comedy, and horror that somehow shifts genres seamlessly without missing a beat.
Dan Stevens gives a career-defining performance, playing the magnetic yet chilling soldier David with unforgettable style.
If you love movies that feel like a love letter to John Carpenter classics but still bring their own fresh energy, this is absolutely for you. Plus, it’s got an incredible synth-heavy soundtrack, stylish direction, and early breakout performances from talents like Maika Monroe.
Final Thoughts
Whether you’re looking for a Halloween teen drama, a killer pumpkin, or jack-o’-lantern monsters — there’s something in this list for you.
Halfway to Halloween is the perfect time to queue up some spooky hidden gems, and honestly, who says we can’t celebrate all year?
What’s your favorite underseen Halloween movie? Let’s chat in the comments!
🎃🕸️ Stay spooky,
Daniel | The Cobwebs Channel
Friday, April 25, 2025
What's on Tonight: YOUR MONSTER (2024) on MAX; Wickedly Romantic +Reviews
Caroline Lindy's first feature film Your Monster (2024) is currently streaming on MAX, subscription needed to watch. The dark comedy/horror/romance/musical feature is based on Lindy's 2020 short film of the same name.
Described as a Modern Day Beauty and the Beast and Based on a Trueish Story. Originally released in theaters on October 25th, 2024, then a VOD release on Nov 12, 2024, and began streaming on MAX on Jan 24, 2025.
SYNOPSIS: After her life falls apart, soft-spoken actor Laura Franco finds her voice again when she meets a terrifying, yet weirdly charming Monster living in her closet. A romantic-comedy-horror film about falling in love with your inner rage.
Written and Directed by Caroline Lindy and Starring Melissa Barrera, Tommy Dewey, Edmund Donovan, Kayla Foster, and Meghann Fahy.
Trailer:
Melissa Barrera, Tommy Dewey Exclusive Clip:
Melissa Barrera & Tommy Dewey Have An Emotional Movie Night In Your Monster Clip:
Melissa Barrera & Tommy Dewey Dance Scene Movie Clip:
Laura Meets The Monster Exclusive Clip:
Laura Yells at Jacob scene:
Melissa Barrera & Tommy Dewey - A Song For You (Duet) Clip:
Melissa Barrera sings My Stranger Ending scene (Spoilers):
Meet the Director/Writer Caroline Lindy of Your Monster:
Director/Writer Caroline Lindy And Kayla Foster Talk About The Monsters In Your Monster:
Melissa Barrera Confirms The Genre of Your Monster at Comic Con 2024:
Burning Questions With Melissa Barrera and Tommy Dewey:
The Cast of Your Monster On Women Dealing with Monsters:
Star Melissa Barrera Discusses the Movie’s Ending and What She Learned:
Melissa Barrera & Tommy Dewey Talk Your Monster's Romance, Musical Numbers:
BTS Clip: Tommy Dewey Transforms Into Monster:
Your Monster: Pieces (of a Broken Heart) Music Video (Spoilers):
WHERE TO WATCH Your Monster (2024):
Jack-O's Review: "More of a romantic comedy than a horror film, not really scary. The only really horror related scenes is the introduction of the monster and the ending. Melissa Barrera was great and has a lovely singing voice. The monster isn't frightening but charming. Great costumes in the Halloween Party scene. Loved the ending. I enjoyed watching but probably would not watch again." ★★★ = Good @trickhorrortreater
More Reviews:
"Your Monster is a strange beast because it has the ingredients to be a crowd-pleaser, but sometimes those very elements were the things that made me wish the credits would deliver me. Its uneven, heavy-handed approach to breakups and bad exes may quench some urge for revenge, but our main character's heart isn't in it. While the concept feels fresh, its execution is much more predictable... Occasionally, Your Monster shows some signs of life, but it's not enough to keep it alive as long as the runtime." ★½ RogerEbert.com
"Your Monster takes us through some wild tonal shifts, but writer-director Lindy, making her feature debut with an expansion of her 2020 short of the same name, pulls it off, casting women's lives and the everyday bullshit we endure as both comedy and tragedy, as romance and horror. That musical that Jacob wrote? It's about the straitjacket of being the “good girl” that all women are socialized to be. This is a hugely original and grimly delightful smashdown of that. It's a roar that women are mad as hell, and we're not gonna take it anymore." ★★★★★ FlickFilosopher.com
"If Ann Landers had it right, and hanging on to resentment amounts to letting someone you despise live rent-free in your head, then Your Monster is what happens when you kick open the door and let those feelings run amok. Drawing from personal experience, writer-director Caroline Lindy delivers a clumsy metaphor of a movie... a heavy-handed empowerment tale... Mopey to a fault, with a missed opportunity for an ending, Your Monster amounts to an intermittently amusing, grubby-looking pity party. Laura can cry if she wants to, but you won't." Variety.com
"This debut movie from writer-director Caroline Lindy is a bold and unusual mix of horror, romcom, and musical. Your Monster has a lot going on, and much of it works, but there are moments where the humor doesn't quite hit, the emotional scenes don't feel earned, and it struggles to set its tone. When it does get it right, the off-kilter style offers plenty of memorable moments and the chemistry between Barrera and Dewey makes the relationship, however knowingly cliched, ultimately pretty believable. Characters fall into caricature elsewhere, particularly Edmund Donovan's arrogant, womanizing Jacob, which makes it all the easier to root for the over-the-top payoff we all know is coming. It's a promising first feature that bodes well for a more finely tuned sophomore offering." ★★★ CommomSenseMedia.org
"... a climax to everything emotionally beautiful and chaotic and furious about Laura's relationship with the Monster that would be gloriously perfect...in another film. This is the moment where Lindy fouls her high-wire act, introducing a horror element that, while magnificently executed, turns the dial on Your Monster's tone up past 11—well past the comfortable, lighthearted four that it's at up to this point. Barrera's Laura may be full of rage, but the kind of monster she is doesn't line up with where her rage leads her. And while she doesn't necessarily need a happily ever after, she and her Monster are too endearing to have their story go down the path Your Monster leads them." ★★½ SlantMagazine.com"
"Yes, it is horror. Yes, it is comedy, Yes, it is romantic. Yes, it is dramatic. But also YES it is a mini-musical with some catchy Broadway-ready tunes written by The Lazours, with a bouncy score provided by Tim Williams... Your Monster, which premiered to good reaction at this year's Sundance Film Festival, is not exactly a typical Halloween-season horror film where its distributor has placed it, but like a Rocky Horror Picture Show it has the stuff to eventually find an appreciative audience that just might be bowled over by its sheer originality and quirky message of finding our inner self, for better or worse. And don't be surprised to see Broadway calling." Deadline.com
"This has a chance to be a cult favorite, particularly for fans of movies like Warm Bodies. It pulls off the rom-com better than the horror, but it makes for a popcorn-worthy sofa watch. It also provides a lot of vicarious satisfaction if you are in romance rebound mode. Its fun, and sweet, with a nasty kick at the very end. Credit Tim Williams for writing convincing Broadway numbers (“My Stranger” in particular) and Melissa Barrera for nailing the numbers. That woman can sing! (I have added this as #10 on my Horror Musical Dead List!)" ★★★★ Scariesthings.com
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