Video Tag
Every video tagged “horror film” in the library — a focused slice of the Halloween archive.
74 videos
Haunt Former reviews the landmark 1981 horror film An American Werewolf in London, directed by John Landis. The video explores why the movie is considered a defining moment for both the horror genre and werewolf cinema. At roughly seven minutes, it offers a concise critical take aimed at horror fans and Halloween enthusiasts alike.
Haunt Former delivers a roughly 13-minute review of IT: Chapter Two (2019), the sequel based on Stephen King's iconic novel in which the adult Losers Club returns to Derry to face Pennywise once more. The video is part of the channel's ongoing R.I.P. Reviews horror film series. While the channel's broader content covers Halloween prop builds, haunt stories, and unboxings, this particular episode focuses squarely on film critique rather than hands-on haunting content.
Haunt Former hosts Jared and Mak deliver a Halloween-flavored review of the 2015 Poltergeist remake, helping viewers decide whether the film is worth their time. The review is part of the channel's recurring R.I.P. Reviews series, which examines horror and Halloween-adjacent content through an enthusiast lens. Running roughly eleven minutes, the segment fits within Haunt Former's broader identity as a Halloween lifestyle channel covering haunts, prop builds, and seasonal culture.
Haunt Former delivers a short review of the 2019 Child's Play remake, centered on the iconic killer doll Chucky reimagined as a high-tech Buddi doll. The review runs roughly six minutes and is geared toward Halloween enthusiasts and horror fans curious about the film's merit. The channel sits within a broader Halloween content ecosystem covering prop builds, unboxings, and haunt stories.
This video is a retrospective commentary on the 2017 horror film IT: Chapter One, breaking down five key reasons the movie resonated so strongly with audiences. Released in anticipation of IT: Chapter Two, it reflects on what made the film a standout in modern horror. The discussion likely covers elements such as Pennywise's character design, atmosphere, and storytelling choices that contributed to the film's cultural impact.
Earworm is a short horror film produced by the Halloween-focused YouTube channel Haunt Former, running approximately seven minutes. The story follows a solitary young man navigating a world where a mysterious frequency has reduced the population to zombie-like shells. It represents a creative side of the Halloween community that goes beyond prop builds and reviews, showcasing original narrative horror content. The project credits a range of royalty-free music artists and stock footage providers, suggesting a modestly resourced indie production.
This video offers a review of M. Night Shyamalan's 2021 film 'Old,' in which vacationers discover a secluded beach that causes rapid aging. The reviewer evaluates whether the film earns its place as a standout horror or thriller release of the year. The approximately nine-minute critique appears to weigh the film's creepy premise and unsettling atmosphere against its overall execution.
Game Over is a short indie horror film from the Haunt Former channel in which a woman unknowingly signs up for a video game focus group that turns out to be a terrifyingly real experience. The six-minute runtime keeps the tension tight as the line between game and reality blurs for the protagonist. It showcases the creative, narrative side of the Halloween and haunt community beyond prop builds and walkthroughs.
Haunt Former delivers a critical double-review of Terrifier (2018) and Terrifier 2 (2022), the gore-heavy slasher films featuring Art the Clown from director Damien Leone. Despite acknowledging Art the Clown as a compelling horror icon, the reviewer ultimately argues that the films themselves fall short of their potential. The roughly 19-minute video offers an opinionated take aimed at Halloween and haunt-community fans curious about the franchise's cultural footprint.
The Darkening is an 11-minute indie short horror film produced by Haunt Former and Spicer Productions for Halloween 2017. The story follows a man named Andy who is trapped indoors after a mysterious global event extinguishes all sunlight, and slowly descends into madness. The film blends psychological thriller elements with atmospheric horror, supported by licensed music from multiple composers and supplemental stock footage. It represents a creative departure from the channel's typical prop-build and walkthrough content, showcasing the creator's broader passion for Halloween storytelling.
This video is a review of the 2022 horror film Smile by the Slash 'N Cast channel. The hosts share their thoughts and opinions on the movie from a horror fan perspective. The content is commentary-based rather than instructional or Halloween-production focused.
The creator revisits Halloween Ends (2022) with a second theatrical viewing, finding the experience improved when approached with adjusted expectations. The episode is framed as part of a campfire storytelling podcast format. Discussion covers the film's place in David Gordon Green's reboot trilogy, touching on characters like Corey Cunningham and Laurie Strode. The reviewer shares a more favorable take compared to an initial watch.
Paradigm is a short horror film from the Haunt Former channel, running approximately five minutes. The story follows a group of teenagers who prank a peculiar boy, only to discover he possesses something far beyond ordinary. It is an original Halloween-themed narrative production rather than a tutorial or walkthrough, drawing on licensed music and stock footage to build atmosphere.
This video is a review of the 2004 horror film Saw, part of the Haunt Former channel's ongoing horror review series. The reviewer covers the film's premise, atmosphere, and key elements that have made it a landmark in the survival-horror genre. As a Halloween-adjacent channel, Haunt Former contextualizes classic horror films within the broader haunting and Halloween enthusiast community.
This video is a short review of the 2019 horror film Annabelle Comes Home, which follows the infamous doll after she is brought to the home of paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. The reviewer covers how events quickly spiral out of control once Annabelle acts as a conduit for malevolent forces within the household. At roughly seven minutes, the review is concise and aimed at horror fans curious about the film's premise and quality.
This video is an unboxing of the SAW 4K UHD Blu-ray Steelbook, a Best Buy exclusive collector's edition. The host, a self-described physical media enthusiast, showcases the release as a new addition to their horror collection. The content is light and conversational, focused on the packaging and presentation of the release rather than any Halloween craft or haunt topic.
This episode of the R.I.P. Reviews series from the Haunt Former channel takes a look at The First Purge (2018), the franchise prequel entry in the Purge horror-action series. The host evaluates how the film measures up against its predecessors in terms of story, tone, and overall quality. At roughly seven minutes, it delivers a concise opinion-based breakdown aimed at horror fans curious whether the installment is worth their time.
Haunt Former reviews the 2019 horror-comedy film Ready or Not, in which a bride must survive a deadly game of hide-and-seek after marrying into a sinister wealthy family. The review is part of the channel's R.I.P. Reviews playlist, aimed at Halloween and horror enthusiasts. At roughly nine minutes, it offers a concise take on the film for fans of the genre.
Haunt Former teams up with Jared from ComedyBros for a collaborative horror movie review segment called R.I.P. Reviews, focusing on M. Night Shyamalan's 2015 found-footage thriller The Visit. The film follows two siblings whose first encounter with their grandparents turns increasingly sinister. The review offers a Halloween-enthusiast perspective on the film's creepy atmosphere and scare effectiveness.
Haunt Former reviews the 2019 horror film Crawl, a survival thriller centered on a daughter's dangerous attempt to rescue her father during a catastrophic storm while deadly alligators close in. The review runs approximately seven minutes and is presented in the channel's signature Halloween-enthusiast style. While not a hands-on haunt or prop tutorial, it fits within the broader horror-media coverage the channel offers its Halloween-focused audience.
This short review from the R.I.P. Reviews series takes a critical look at The Snowman, a 2017 thriller centered on a snowman-obsessed killer and starring Michael Fassbender. The host evaluates how well the film delivers as a Halloween-season watch. At just four minutes, the segment is a quick, opinion-driven verdict rather than an in-depth breakdown.
Haunt Former delivers a review of Jordan Peele's 2019 horror-thriller 'Us,' exploring its themes of terror and doppelgängers. The channel, primarily focused on Halloween props and haunting content, branches into horror film criticism here. The review is aimed at horror fans who appreciate thoughtful takes on modern genre cinema.
This episode of the R.I.P. Reviews series from Haunt Former takes a look at Alfred Hitchcock's 1960 classic Psycho, covering its story of a guilt-ridden woman who stumbles into the infamous Bates Motel and its disturbing innkeeper, Norman Bates. The review runs approximately seven minutes and is presented through the lens of a Halloween-enthusiast channel. It appears aimed at fans of horror history who appreciate the foundational films of the genre. The channel also produces haunt walkthroughs, prop builds, and live Halloween content alongside this review series.
Haunt Former reviews the 2019 A24 horror film The Lighthouse, exploring its descent into psychological terror as a lighthouse keeper's brief assignment becomes a nightmarish ordeal. The review is part of the channel's ongoing R.I.P. Reviews horror film series. While the channel primarily covers Halloween prop builds and haunt content, film reviews like this serve as companion content for horror enthusiasts in the community.
