Watch right now! The Maniacal Cinephile dives into Crystal Lake to review the original FRIDAY THE 13TH (1980) for its 45th anniversary! Join us as we riff, review, and revisit the slasher classic that launched one of horror’s most iconic franchises. Before hockey masks and trips to space, there was a grieving mother... and ...
2025-06-12 21:59:20 +0000 UTC View Post
New video is finished! The Maniacal Cinephile dives into Crystal Lake to review the original FRIDAY THE 13TH (1980) for its 45th anniversary! Join us as we riff, review, and revisit the slasher classic that launched one of horror’s most iconic franchises. Before hockey masks and trips to space, there was a grieving mother.....
2025-06-12 21:53:23 +0000 UTC View Post
Here's an update on the next movie review we got coming out.
It's June and we got a Friday the 13th this weekend! So for its 45th anniversary we'll be reviewing and riffing on the original FRIDAY THE 13TH (1980).
Everything is shot and I have one more day of editing. Should have this up on Patreon tomorrow and the...
2025-06-12 01:57:37 +0000 UTC View Post
Watch right now! The Philippou Brothers (Talk to Me) are back with another eerie, emotionally intense horror film titled BRING HER BACK! In this video, the Maniacal Cinephile breaks down the full plot, reviews the film’s chilling themes, and explains that bleak ending that has everyone talking.
WARNING: There will be ...
2025-06-07 17:44:33 +0000 UTC View Post
New video is finished! The Philippou Brothers (Talk to Me) are back with another eerie, emotionally intense horror film titled BRING HER BACK! In this video, the Maniacal Cinephile breaks down the full plot, reviews the film’s chilling themes, and explains that bleak ending that has everyone talking.
Warning: there w...
2025-06-07 17:38:17 +0000 UTC View Post
Watch right now! In this episode of Boots to Reboots, the Maniacal Cinephile digs his claws into and reviews WOLF MAN (2025), the latest Universal Monsters remake from Invisible Man director Leigh Whannell. Does this new Wolf Man movie have bite or does it need to be put down?
Plot: Blake Lovell and his family are attac...
2025-05-31 12:48:36 +0000 UTC View Post
New video is finished! In this episode of Boots to Reboots, the Maniacal Cinephile digs his claws into and reviews WOLF MAN (2025), the latest Universal Monsters remake from Invisible Man director Leigh Whannell. Does this new Wolf Man movie have bite or does it need to be put down?
Plot: Blake Lovell and his family are...
2025-05-31 12:43:04 +0000 UTC View Post
Watch right now! The Maniacal Cinephile reviews FINAL DESTINATION: BLOODLINES. After 14 years, Final Destination returns with the sixth entry in the franchise. In this review, we breakdown the story, death scenes, and characters. Is this the Final Destination revival fans have been waiting for? How does it connect to the prev...
2025-05-22 20:58:51 +0000 UTC View Post
New video is finished! The Maniacal Cinephile reviews FINAL DESTINATION: BLOODLINES. After 14 years, Final Destination returns with the sixth entry in the franchise. In this review, we breakdown the story, death scenes, and characters. Is this the Final Destination revival fans have been waiting for? How does it connect to th...
2025-05-22 20:54:46 +0000 UTC View Post
Watch right now! In this review, The Maniacal Cinephile sinks his fangs into SINNERS (2025), the bold new horror film written and directed by Ryan Coogler.
Set in the haunting backdrop of 1932 Mississippi, this Southern Gothic tale stars Michael B. Jordan in a dual role as twin brothers Smoke and Stack, who return to th...
2025-04-30 17:55:11 +0000 UTC View Post
New video is finished! In this review, The Maniacal Cinephile sinks his fangs into SINNERS (2025), the bold new horror film written and directed by Ryan Coogler.
Set in the haunting backdrop of 1932 Mississippi, this Southern Gothic tale stars Michael B. Jordan in a dual role as twin brothers Smoke and Stack, who return...
2025-04-30 17:49:03 +0000 UTC View Post
Watch right now! The Maniacal Cinephile reviews AMERICAN PSYCHO (2000) for its 20th anniversary. We dive into blood-soaked business cards, killer skincare routines, and Huey Lewis-fueled murder sprees in this unhinged movie review.
We dissect, mock and praise Christian Bale’s chilling performance as Patrick Bateman. F...
2025-04-23 12:25:01 +0000 UTC View Post
New video is finished! The Maniacal Cinephile reviews AMERICAN PSYCHO (2000) for its 20th anniversary. We dive into blood-soaked business cards, killer skincare routines, and Huey Lewis-fueled murder sprees in this unhinged movie review.
We dissect, mock and praise Christian Bale’s chilling performance as Patrick Bate...
2025-04-23 12:15:01 +0000 UTC View Post
On this day 25 years ago the film AMERICAN PSYCHO was released and it happens to be one of my favorite films. It’s a horror film, but I also find it to be hilariously funny and quotable. To celebrate its 25th anniversary we are working on an upcoming video for it. I’m hoping to have the script done in the next day or two ...
2025-04-14 22:45:13 +0000 UTC View Post
Watch right now! The Maniacal Cinephile ranks 20 hilarious horror movie death scenes.
Horror movies are supposed to be scary… but sometimes, they go so over the top that they become hilarious! From outrageous one-liners to ridiculous kills, these horror movie death scenes left us laughing instead of screaming. Join us...
2025-03-31 23:26:19 +0000 UTC View Post
A new video is finished! The Maniacal Cinephile ranks 20 hilarious horror movie death scenes.
Horror movies are supposed to be scary… but sometimes, they go so over the top that they become hilarious! From outrageous one-liners to ridiculous kills, these horror movie death scenes left us laughing instead of screaming....
2025-03-31 23:23:27 +0000 UTC View Post
I wasn’t able to see this in theaters, but finally got my Blu-ray copy of THE WOLFMAN in the mail. Im trying to do more Boots To Reboots videos this year so expect this one to get crossed off in the future. Anyone see this yet? The creature reveal at Halloween Horror Nights months before the movie came out kinda ruined any ...
2025-03-22 15:28:34 +0000 UTC View Post
Watch right now! The Maniacal Cinephile reviews Leprechaun Returns (2018), the 8th entry in the Leprechaun franchise and a direct sequel to the 1993 cult classic. This time, the film ditches all the bizarre sequels (looking at you Leprechaun in Space) and brings the mischievous little menace back to his roots... literally! He...
2025-03-15 20:28:09 +0000 UTC View Post
New video is finished! The Maniacal Cinephile reviews Leprechaun Returns (2018), the 8th entry in the Leprechaun franchise and a direct sequel to the 1993 cult classic. This time, the film ditches all the bizarre sequels (looking at you Leprechaun in Space) and brings the mischievous little menace back to his roots... literal...
2025-03-15 20:23:47 +0000 UTC View Post
Watch right now! The Maniacal Cinephile reviews THE MONKEY (2025), the latest horror comedy from writer-director Osgood Perkins, based on Stephen King’s short story.
Twin brothers Hal and Bill stumble upon a cursed wind-up toy monkey that triggers hilariously absurd and gruesome deaths whenever it plays its tiny drum....
2025-02-27 22:29:46 +0000 UTC View Post
New video is finished! In this review, the Maniacal Cinephile breaks down THE MONKEY (2025), the latest horror comedy from writer-director Osgood Perkins, based on Stephen King’s short story.
Twin brothers Hal and Bill stumble upon a cursed wind-up toy monkey that triggers hilariously absurd and gruesome deaths whene...
2025-02-27 22:23:10 +0000 UTC View Post
Love is in the scare! Looking for the perfect horror movie for Valentine's Day? Whether you're spending it with a special someone or enjoying a solo date with your favorite slasher and a heart-shaped box of chocolates, we've got you covered... in viscera! From blood-soaked romances to twisted love stories, these 10 horror mov...
2025-02-13 23:11:49 +0000 UTC View Post
Love is in the scare! Looking for the perfect horror movie for Valentine's Day? Whether you're spending it with a special someone or enjoying a solo date with your favorite slasher and a heart-shaped box of chocolates, we've got you covered... in viscera! From blood-soaked romances to twisted love stories, these 10 horror mov...
2025-02-13 23:02:11 +0000 UTC View Post
Watch right now! The Maniacal Cinephile revs up his chainsaw and plays The Texas Chain Saw Massacre The Game using the latest 2003 remake skin for Leatherface. In this gameplay video we also explore the new storm variant for the slaughterhouse map. Who will survive and what will be left of them?
This isn't going to beco...
2025-02-01 01:26:23 +0000 UTC View Post
A new video is finished! The Maniacal Cinephile revs up his chainsaw and plays The Texas Chain Saw Massacre The Game using the latest 2003 remake skin for Leatherface. In this gameplay video we also explore the new storm variant for the slaughterhouse map. Who will survive and what will be left of them?
This isn't going...
2025-02-01 01:23:36 +0000 UTC View Post
Watch right now! The Maniacal Cinephile sinks his teeth into this review of Nosferatu (2024), Robert Eggers' chilling reimagining of the iconic vampire tale.
Starring Bill Skarsgård as the menacing Count Orlok, Lily-Rose Depp as the doomed Ellen, Nicholas Hoult as the ambitious Thomas Hutter, and Willem Dafoe ...
2025-01-28 14:10:00 +0000 UTC View Post
New video finished! The Maniacal Cinephile sinks his teeth into this review of Nosferatu (2024), Robert Eggers' chilling reimagining of the iconic vampire tale.
Starring Bill Skarsgård as the menacing Count Orlok, Lily-Rose Depp as the doomed Ellen, Nicholas Hoult as the ambitious Thomas Hutter, and Willem Da...
2025-01-28 14:00:17 +0000 UTC View Post
Watch right now! The Maniacal crosses off the 2024 remake of THE CROW starring Bill Skarsgård as Eric. Is it a worthy remake of the 1994 original that starred Brandon Lee in his unforgettable, career-defining role?
Soulmates Eric Draven and Shelly Webster are brutally murdered when the demons of her dark past ca...
2024-12-31 23:03:08 +0000 UTC View Post
New video is finished! The Maniacal crosses off the 2024 remake of THE CROW starring Bill Skarsgård as Eric. Is it a worthy remake of the 1994 original that starred Brandon Lee in his unforgettable, career-defining role?
Soulmates Eric Draven and Shelly Webster are brutally murdered when the demons of her dark p...
2024-12-31 22:58:51 +0000 UTC View Post
Watch right now! The Maniacal Cinephile dives down the chimney into the chilling holiday horror of Tales from the Crypt in our review of the episode "And All Through the House"!
Directed by Robert Zemeckis and featuring Mary Ellen Trainor and Larry Drake, this twisted Christmas tale blends murder, dark humo...
2024-12-22 16:41:01 +0000 UTC View Post
