Video Tag
Every video tagged “2023 horror” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
9 videos
Haunt Former reviews Saw X (2023), the tenth entry in the long-running Saw franchise, which brings back John Kramer as the central figure. The film follows Kramer after he falls victim to a fraudulent cancer treatment, setting the stage for a characteristically brutal and bloody chapter in the series. The review evaluates how well the sequel delivers on the franchise's signature tension and gore while offering something fresh for longtime fans.
A sponsored advanced screening reaction and brief review of Evil Dead Rise (2023), shared by a horror enthusiast content creator. The host documents their arrival at the theater, parting gifts from Warner Bros, and closes with personal thoughts on the film. The creator praises the movie enthusiastically, calling it a standout entry in the Evil Dead franchise for its intense gore and horror escalation.
Haunt Former delivers a critical review of The Exorcist: Believer (2023), the Blumhouse and Universal continuation of the classic possession franchise. The reviewer draws comparisons to David Gordon Green's recent Halloween trilogy, examining how the film handles its dual-possession premise and whether the storytelling holds up. The 14-minute breakdown offers an opinionated take on pacing and narrative quality in modern legacy horror sequels.
Haunt Former wraps up the year with a retrospective look at the best and worst horror films of 2023, then shifts focus to the most anticipated horror releases heading into 2024. The video offers opinionated commentary and rankings rather than how-to instruction, making it a casual watch for horror film enthusiasts. Titles mentioned include entries from the Saw franchise and the upcoming MaXXXine.
Haunt Former delivers a review of Eli Roth's 2023 Thanksgiving horror film, examining it through the lens of holiday slasher fandom. The reviewer positions it alongside other cult Thanksgiving horror titles and draws comparisons to the Scream franchise. The video offers an opinionated take on whether the film delivers satisfying schlocky horror entertainment.
Haunt Former reviews M3GAN, the Blumhouse horror film that kicked off 2023, centering on a rogue AI robotic doll and a grieving young girl. The reviewer finds the film an entertaining, self-aware blend of horror and dark humor, while noting it falls short of its full potential. The discussion offers a balanced take, acknowledging both the film's strengths and missed opportunities.
Haunt Former's Campfire Storytelling Podcast returns for episode 10 with a catch-up roundup of notable 2023 horror and Halloween-adjacent films. The host works through a slate of recent releases including Evil Dead Rise, Renfield, The Pope's Exorcist, Nefarious, The Boogeyman, and Haunted Mansion, sharing impressions and opinions on each. At nearly 40 minutes, the episode is structured with clear timestamps for each film, making it easy to skip to titles of interest. The tone is conversational and fan-focused, aimed at horror enthusiasts gearing up for spooky season.
This is episode seven of Haunt Former's Campfire Storytelling Podcast, dedicated to catching up on early 2023 horror releases. The host discusses four films — Missing, Infinity Pool, Knock at the Cabin, and Cocaine Bear — each given its own segment. The conversational, podcast-style format makes it a casual watch for horror fans wanting a quick take on recent theatrical releases.
Shocktails Horror Movie Reviews from Hauntcast takes a quick look at the 2023 indie horror film Killer Kites, in which a young woman inherits a bloodthirsty kite with deadly intentions. The review runs under five minutes, making it a bite-sized take on a quirky, low-budget creature-feature concept. It sits squarely in the campy, Halloween-season entertainment space that the Hauntcast audience enjoys.
