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Doc Rotten

The Grue-Crew behind GruesomeMagazine.com gathers to review the latest horror film available on VOD, streaming, and from independent filmmakers, searching for the diamond in the rough. If it is scary, gory, creepy, or just blindly WTF, Gruesome Magazine will suffer the bad and champion the great.

  1. 4 SEPT

    Shiver Me Timbers (2025) Review - Slasher Popeye

    Paul joins Doc Rotten once again for a horror movie review. This episode tackles the public domain horror version of Popeye in SHIVER ME TIMBERS (2025). Both Doc and Paul were expecting the worst, a flimsy, poorly directed disaster; HOWEVER, the film successfully entertains in a campy, silly, yet gory fashion. Find out what they think about it now and comment below with your thoughts! SHIVER ME TIMBERS (2025) Horror Movie Review - Slasher Popeye

    16 min

  2. 22 AUG

    Trust (2025) Review

    Doc and Paul tackle another genre limited theatrical release with TRUST (2025), directed by Carlson Young featuring Sophie Turner, Rhys Coiro, and Billy Campbell. Synopsis: “A Hollywood actress hides in a remote cabin after a scandal, only to find herself betrayed and fighting for survival against someone she once trusted.” -IMDb Be sure to like and subscribe. TRUST stars actors Sophie Turner (“Game of Thrones,” X-Men Apocalypse), Billy Campbell (I Know What You Did Last Summer, Enough), Katey Sagal (“Married With Children,” “Sons of Anarchy”) and Gianni Paolo (Ma, Power Book II: Ghost). The film is directed by Carlson Young (Upgraded, The Blazing World) and is produced by Miles Koules, Ketura Kestin (Saw X, Jigsaw) and Oren Koules (Saw franchise). Run Time: 90 minutes. Rating: R for violence, language, some sexuality and drug content. Out in theaters, Friday, August 23, 2025. Republic Pictures.

    15 min

  3. 21 AUG

    Witchboard (2025) - Review

    Director Chuck Russell Makes Witchboards Scary Again Doc Rotten is joined by Paul Cardullo to review Chuck Russell’s Witchboard (2025). Set in New Orleans, this remake of the 1986 classic from director Kevin S. Tenney, features Madison Iseman in the Tawny Kitaen role but named Emily for this version. A witchboard is found, a witchboard is used, and a witchboard kills a bunch of people. Leave witchboards alone, people! Witchboard is out in theaters August 15, 2025. Is it worth a watch? How does it stack up against the original? How does Chuck Russell (A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors, The Blob, The Mask) approach the material? Check out this review to find out what the Grue-Crew think.

    17 min

  4. 13/10/2024

    [Interview] Actor, Michael C. Williams – GHOST GAME (2024)

    Some of you may not recognize Michael C. Williams at first glance, but stick him in a dark basement, turn him around, and have him stare at the wall—instant recognition. Michael is THE Michael from the now iconic THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT, which this year celebrates 25 years of forever changing the path of our genre. Michael’s career continues to grow with the release this month of GHOST GAME from DREAD films. I had the opportunity to spend some time with Michael, speaking a little bit about the legacy of Blair Witch but mostly about his involvement in GHOST GAME. Check it out! Synopsis: “As part of an internet challenge to live undetected in a stranger’s home, a daring couple target an infamous haunted house and endure a series of chilling incidents as they witness a family descending into madness.” GHOST GAME gets a limited theatrical opening on Oct. 18th – and then it hits VOD everywhere on Oct. 22nd.

    8 min

  5. 12/10/2024

    V/H/S/BEYOND (2024) Horror Movie Review - Best of the Series? Maybe...

    Doc reviews the latest in the V/H/S franchise, V/H/S/BEYOND (2024)

    12 min

  6. 23/09/2024

    [Interview] Lynn Lowry – A Genre Legend Invites You To A HALLOWEEN FEAST

    Throughout her career, Lynn Lowry has amassed a resume that is second to none. She has worked with genre giants like Lloyd Kaufman, George Romero, and David Cronenberg and starred in films that are now considered horror classics. First stepping in front of a camera in the early 70s – Lynn continues to release numerous films a year – I believe in our chat – which you are about to watch – she mentions that she worked on 12 films in 2024 – amazing. Out now on VOD from Breaking Glass Films is A HALLOWEEN FEAST. Lynn stars as Angela Long – an aging dancer who just maybe has been dropped on her head one too many times. Lynn is brilliant in the film and she and I sat down to have a chat about this current release as well as touching base on the other films in her iconic career.

    17 min

  7. 17/09/2024

    [Interview] - Harold Perrineau - FROM - Season Three

    Dave chats it up with Harold Perrineau the star of the MGM + series FROM. Season three debuts on Sept. 22nd.

    5 min

  8. 13/09/2024

    Interview - Director Federico Zampaglione – THE WELL (2024)

    True, hardcore gore films are a rare breed these days. Many films pretend to be, but very few live up to the hype. Well gorehounds, I’ve got some good news for you. The new film by Federico Zampaglione THE WELL walks the walk, and talks the talk. Most US fans will likely be drawn to the film because of its star – Lauren LaVera – from Terrifier 2 and soon from Terrifier 3. She’s exceptional in this film – and the story about how Federico secured her talents is worth the watch. Federico was kind enough to chat with me about the release – he’s a fascinating talent. Check out our conversation. THE WELL is out now on all VOD platforms – you need to watch it – and now.

    15 min
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