The Reel Obsessed

Abby Zufelt and Kelcy Valletta

Welcome to The Reel Obsessed — a cozy corner for the people who are serious about watching movies but don’t take movies too seriously. Hosted by two lifelong fans, we laugh, overanalyze, and fangirl over the movies we can’t shut up about. If you’re reel obsessed, grab your popcorn and pull up a seat.

  1. 52m ago

    The Horror Edit: Scariest Movie Monsters

    What are the scariest monsters in movie history?! In this episode of The Reel Obsessed, we're counting down the scariest movie monsters of all time! From terrifying creatures and beasts to the monsters that (still!) haunt our dreams , we're debating which ones deserve a spot at the top of the list. Get ready for creepy creatures and plenty of horror movie talk as we count down the most terrifying movie monsters. Follow The Reel Obsessed on Instagram, YouTube & TikTok.

  2. 4d ago

    Movie Review: WHALEFALL

    ⚠️ SPOILER WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Whalefall. From director Brian Duffield, Imagine Entertainment and 20th Century Studios, Whalefall is splashing into theaters. Starring Josh Brolin and Austin Abrams, this is a harrowing story of survival and grief. Straight from the parking lot of the movie theater, in this episode, The Reel Obsessed discusses the elements we loved about the film, standout scenes and of course, what it was like to be IN THE F***ING WHALE! Follow The Reel Obsessed for movie reviews, film discussions and more: @thereelobsessed

  3. 6d ago

    Movie Review: DIGGER

    ⚠️ SPOILER WARNING: BANG BANG BANG! This episode contains full spoilers for Digger. Digger is a dark comedy about power, destruction, humanity, and the role that we play in it all. This film is Directed by Alejandro Iñárritu and stars John Goodman, Riz Ahmed, and the one and only Tom Cruise as Digger Rockwell. In this episode we discuss the elements we loved, the famous big twist, what didn't work well for us, and how audiences are responding to the film. Follow The Reel Obsessed for movie reviews, film discussions and more: ⁠⁠@thereelobsessed

  4. Oct 13

    The Horror Edit: Scariest Movies of All Time

    Welcome to The Horror Edit, a spooky season dedicated to all things horror in cinema! What are the scariest movies of all time?! In this episode, we each reveal our Top 5 scariest films and discuss what it is that truly makes them so terrifying. We didn't even like talking about some of these movies!!! Get ready to scream, squeal, and freak out with us during this episode . Follow The Reel Obsessed for movie reviews, film discussions and more: ⁠⁠⁠@thereelobsessed

  5. Oct 9

    Inside the World of VERITY with Danielle Hawthorne

    What’s it really like to step inside the world of Verity? 🎬 We’re joined by host and interviewer Danielle Hawthorne to hear all about her recent creator trip to New York City for Verity. Danielle takes us behind the scenes of the experience—from visiting the iconic Crawford house featured in the film to attending the NYC premiere and walking the red carpet. She also shares what it was like interviewing Anne Hathaway and Josh Hartnett on the red Capet, the behind-the-scenes moments we didn’t see from premiere night, and what really goes into covering a major movie event as a creator and interviewer. If you’re obsessed with Verity, movie talk, or getting a peek behind the curtain of entertainment journalism, this episode is for you! Follow Danielle @danielle.hawthorne Obsess with us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thereelobsessed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  6. Oct 6

    The Horror Edit: Best Movie Villains

    Welcome to The Horror Edit, a spooky season dedicated to all things horror in cinema! We’re kicking things off with the best movie villains of all time. Kelcy and Abby each count down their personal Top 5 movie villains, from terrifying horror icons to unforgettable characters we love to hate (or just love!) Along the way, we debate what actually makes a great movie villain… is it the performance, the backstory, the fear factor, or simply their ability to haunt you long after the movie ends? Whether you’re a horror movie fan, a lover of iconic movie villains, or just looking for your next movie obsession, this episode is for you. Follow The Reel Obsessed for movie reviews, film discussions and more: ⁠⁠@thereelobsessed

  7. Oct 2

    Movie Review: VERITY

    ⚠️ SPOILER WARNING: DARKNESS AHEAD. This episode contains full spoilers for Verity. Verity is a psychological thriller about obsession, manipulation, desire, and unreliable narratives, where you’re constantly questioning who you can trust. It's a dark psychological thriller novel by Colleen Hoover published in 2018. Amazon adapted the film in 2026 starring Anne Hathaway as Verity, Josh Hartnett as Jeremy, and Dakota Johnson as Lowen. In this episode we discuss the elements we loved, the twists that left us shocked, and whether we are team manuscript or team letter.... Follow The Reel Obsessed for movie reviews, film discussions and more: ⁠@thereelobsessed

  8. Sep 29

    Book to Screen: September Adaptation News with She Reads

    Welcome to the Book to Screen series! Every month, we're teaming up with She Reads to bring you a special episode covering the latest book-to-movie adaptation news. From exciting casting announcements and adaptation updates to release dates and everything in between, we're breaking down the biggest stories from page to screen. In this episode we discuss: The Bell Jar just wrapped up filming and it's Billie Eilish’s acting debut!The announcement was confirmation of Danielle Deadwyler, Dylan Hawco, Lili Taylor, Ella Beatty, Maggie Kuntz, Ike Barinholtz, and Connor Storrie joining the cast. Throttled by Lauren Asher is getting an adaptationFeaturing Josh Heuston from Off Campus (who has been a potential Fourth Wing cast rumor!)Bridgerton director Nzingha Stewart is directingSports Romance is taking over screens! The Remain trailer was recently releasedThe film is based on Nicholas Sparks + M. Night Shyamalan book.Jake Gyllenhaal & Phoebe Dynevor casting Stephen Kalyn (Off Campus) joins Housemaid’s SecretKalyn just had a breakout role in Off Campus as Dean. Caroline Kepnes signed on for another thrillerCaroline Kepnes is directing her own adaptation – The Attentionist is based on her 2022 short story by the same name, which first appeared in Tor Nightfire’s horror anthology “Dark Stars.” • • Kepnes has already experienced the adaptation world with You, which was named one of the best thrillers of the 21st century by the New York Times. 👉 Sign up for the ⁠She Reads ⁠newsletter for smart, can’t-miss book picks, author exclusives, adaptation news and giveaways. Follow The Reel Obsessed for movie reviews, film discussions and more: ⁠⁠@thereelobsessed

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Welcome to The Reel Obsessed — a cozy corner for the people who are serious about watching movies but don’t take movies too seriously. Hosted by two lifelong fans, we laugh, overanalyze, and fangirl over the movies we can’t shut up about. If you’re reel obsessed, grab your popcorn and pull up a seat.

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  • Creator
    Abby Zufelt and Kelcy Valletta
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    55
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Abby Zufelt and Kelcy Valletta
  • Show Website
    The Reel Obsessed

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