Grave Tone

Meaghan Mains
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Grave Tone is your all-access pass to the horror genre across books, film, TV, and games. From cult classics to fresh nightmares, we dig into the stories that scare us and why we love them. If it bleeds, reads, streams, or screams… it’s on Grave Tone.

  1. 17H AGO

    Sam Raimi's SEND HELP Is His Best Horror Film in 17 Years

    Sam Raimi is back in the horror director's chair, and it's glorious. On this bonus episode of Grave Tone Podcast, Meaghan and Arthur break down Send Help (2026), the survival horror thriller starring Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien as corporate co-workers stranded on a deserted island after a plane crash. They dive into the film's sharp commentary on nepotism and corporate culture, the incredible on-screen chemistry between the two leads, Danny Elfman's perfectly calibrated score, and the moral gray area at the heart of the story — who is really the villain here? Plus: real survival tips, a Crisco survival debate, connections to Triangle of Sadness, and their final ratings. Follow us & Subscribe: SpotifyApple PodcastTikTokInstagramThreadsGrave Tone Podcast Website See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    31 min

  2. 3D AGO

    Cold Storage (2026) — David Koepp's Sci-Fi Horror Comedy Is Disgusting Fun

    We just got back from the theater to review Cold Storage (2026), the new horror comedy based on David Koepp's 2019 novel. This film has an absolutely stacked cast — Joe Keery (Stranger Things), Georgina Campbell (Barbarian), Liam Neeson, Leslie Manville, Sosie Bacon (Smile), Richard Brake, and Vanessa Redgrave — all trapped in a self-storage facility when a parasitic alien fungus escapes from a sealed military vault beneath the building. Follow us & Subscribe: SpotifyApple PodcastTikTokInstagramThreadsGrave Tone Podcast Website See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    29 min

  3. FEB 7

    Whistle (2026) Review: The Aztec Death Whistle Horror Movie Explained

    Megan and Arthur review Whistle (2026), the new cursed-object horror where blowing an “Aztec death whistle” calls in something worse than a demon—your future death. This episode is spoiler-heavy: we talk kill highlights, what works (and what doesn’t), the movie’s throwback teen-horror vibe, and why it feels like a mashup of Final Destination chaos with Smile-style curse mechanics. Also: cast notes (hello, Nick Frost), soundtrack/needle-drop appreciation, and a quick myth-vs-reality check on the “death whistle” lore. Follow us & Subscribe: SpotifyApple PodcastTikTokInstagramThreadsGrave Tone Podcast Website See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    36 min

  4. JAN 30

    Childhood Trauma Horror Rewatch With Horror Roulette Podcast: Dolls (1987) + Poltergeist (1982)

    Childhood Trauma Horror Rewatch of Dolls (1987) and Poltergeist (1982) — with Horror Roulette Podcast. Evil dolls, haunted suburbia, clown nightmares, and iconic 80s practical effects… what still scares us now? Meaghan & Arthur (Grave Tone) team up with Nelly & Antony (Horror Roulette Podcast) to revisit two films that hit us at the worst possible age. We break down the moments that caused the damage (porcelain doll terror, the Poltergeist clown, the tree attack, the mirror scene, the skeleton pool) and the stuff we didn’t remember—like how funny Dolls can be on a rewatch. Follow us & Subscribe: SpotifyApple PodcastTikTokInstagramThreadsGrave Tone Podcast Website Follow Horror Roulette Podcast too! SpotifyInstagramThreadsYoutube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    56 min

  5. JAN 24

    Why Universal’s Dark Universe Failed (The Mummy 2017 & the Monsterverse That Never Was)

    Universal’s Dark Universe was supposed to be a Monster MCU — and The Mummy (2017) killed it. We break down Dracula Untold, The Mummy, Dr. Jekyll, and every reason the franchise collapsed. Universal tried to resurrect its legendary monsters (Dracula, Frankenstein, Wolf Man, Invisible Man, The Mummy) inside one shared cinematic universe… and it cratered almost instantly. Follow us & Subscribe: SpotifyApple PodcastTikTokInstagramThreadsGrave Tone Podcast Website See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    32 min

  6. JAN 17

    28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (Review) — The Zombie Sequel That Blew Us Away

    We’re back, for the second time. After seeing 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple on Friday, January 16, 2026, we recorded our full review… and then the audio file vanished into the void. So at 7:00 a.m. (with coffee and pure spite), we did it again, because this movie is worth it. In this episode of Grave Tone Podcast, Meaghjan and Arthur break down why The Bone Temple is a massive step up and (for us) one of the best zombie/infected films we’ve seen. It doesn’t just rely on gore or nonstop chaos; it blends action, dread, character work, dark humor, and big thematic swings in a way that feels deliberate and shockingly well-balanced. Follow us & Subscribe: SpotifyApple PodcastTikTokInstagramThreadsGrave Tone Podcast Website See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    42 min

  7. JAN 9

    Primate (2026) Movie Review | Killer Chimp Creature Feature (Spoilers + Best Kills)

    In this episode of Grave Tone, Megan and Arthur record immediately after an early screening of Primate (2026)—a lean, mean creature feature where a beloved chimp named Ben turns deadly after a rabies incident, trapping a group of young friends in a remote cliffside home in Hawaii. We start with quick first reactions and a spoiler-free verdict on what Primate delivers: hard R gore, strong tension, and surprisingly effective comedic beats that keep the ride watchable even when it’s gnarly. Then we dive into full spoilers, unpacking the movie’s setup (Lucy returning home to a grieving family), the rabies/mongoose catalyst, and how the isolation of the house + pool-cliff geography turns into a survival nightmare. Follow us & Subscribe: SpotifyApple PodcastTikTokInstagramThreadsGrave Tone Podcast WebsiteSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    30 min

  8. JAN 4

    We Bury the Dead Review: Ending Explained, The Zombie Baby Twist & What It Means

    Today we’re reviewing We Bury the Dead (2026) (written/directed by Zak Hilditch), starring Daisy Ridley as Ava—a woman who volunteers with a body retrieval unit while searching for her missing husband in a devastated Tasmania.  FULL SPOILERS AHEAD: We discuss the movie’s zombie design, the “cognitive undead” idea we wish the film explored more, what worked (shots, tension spikes, performances), what didn’t (pacing + cliché ramp), and the ending that left us arguing all the way home. If you watched it too: Were you into the metaphor-heavy approach, or did you want more straight-up zombie survival? Drop your take in the comments. Follow us & Subscribe: SpotifyApple PodcastTikTokInstagramThreadsGrave Tone Podcast Website See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    28 min
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Grave Tone is your all-access pass to the horror genre across books, film, TV, and games. From cult classics to fresh nightmares, we dig into the stories that scare us and why we love them. If it bleeds, reads, streams, or screams… it’s on Grave Tone.

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  • Creator
    Meaghan Mains
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    40
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Grave Tone Podcast
  • Show Website
    Grave Tone

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