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17 videos

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024) Movie REVIEW: A Colorful, Black-and-White Striped Mess
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Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024) Movie REVIEW: A Colorful, Black-and-White Striped Mess

Haunt Former delivers a roughly 20-minute critical review of the 2024 sequel Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, weighing it against the beloved 1988 original. The reviewer's skeptical title — questioning whether the film earns a third name-drop — signals a mixed-to-negative overall verdict. The video sits within the channel's broader horror and Halloween-adjacent content, appealing to fans of genre film discussion.

Haunt Former· 1,464 views
Horror Reviews: Dead By Dawn - Shocktails
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Horror Reviews: Dead By Dawn - Shocktails

This Hauntcast episode is a horror movie review segment called Shocktails, hosted at the metaphorical 'Last Bar on the Left.' The crew works through a lineup of horror titles including Dead By Dawn, The Wretched, The Candy Witch, Rootwood, Cry For The Bad Man, and Don't Run. The format blends casual bar-style banter with film discussion, leaning into the camaraderie between hosts Baker and Thunder. It's a podcast-style video aimed squarely at the haunter community looking for Halloween-season viewing recommendations.

Hauntcast· 30 views
Best & Worst of HORROR 2023 & Most Exciting HORROR for 2024
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Best & Worst of HORROR 2023 & Most Exciting HORROR for 2024

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· 983 views
The Exorcist: Believer (2023) REVIEW: The Power of Rushed Storytelling Compels You
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The Exorcist: Believer (2023) REVIEW: The Power of Rushed Storytelling Compels You

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· 1,107 views
Leprechaun Origins (2014) REVIEW: No Leprechaun, No Origin
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Leprechaun Origins (2014) REVIEW: No Leprechaun, No Origin

Haunt Former delivers a critical review of Leprechaun Origins (2014), arguing the film fails on both counts its title promises — it features neither a recognizable Leprechaun character nor any meaningful origin story. The review leans into rant territory, dissecting how this WWE Studios reboot diverges disappointingly from the beloved cult franchise. It's a punchy, opinionated take aimed at horror fans who grew up with the original Leprechaun series.

Haunt Former· 890 views
Halloween Ends (2022) REVIEW: Unexpected, Good-ish, But Not “Halloween”
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Halloween Ends (2022) REVIEW: Unexpected, Good-ish, But Not “Halloween”

This video offers a structured review of Halloween Ends (2022), the conclusion to David Gordon Green's Halloween trilogy, divided into a spoiler-free section and a spoilers section. The reviewer finds the film unexpected and somewhat effective but questions whether it truly feels like a Halloween movie, particularly regarding Michael Myers' reduced presence. The discussion touches on new character Corey and his relationship to the film's central themes, as well as how the finale holds up against fan expectations for a franchise conclusion.

Haunt Former· 2,255 views
“Slenderman” (2018) is Really Bad (And I’m a Creepypasta Fan)
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“Slenderman” (2018) is Really Bad (And I’m a Creepypasta Fan)

This episode of the Campfire Storytelling Podcast is a retrospective review of the 2018 Slenderman film, delivered from the perspective of a self-described creepypasta fan. The host breaks down why the movie failed to do justice to one of the internet's most iconic horror legends. It runs roughly 33 minutes and blends casual podcast-style conversation with pointed film criticism.

Haunt Former· 804 views
“Don’t Worry Darling” Doesn't Make Sense
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“Don’t Worry Darling” Doesn't Make Sense

This is the first episode of the Haunt Former Campfire Storytelling Podcast, in which host Mak Ralston discusses and critiques Olivia Wilde's 2022 horror-thriller 'Don't Worry Darling.' The conversation centers on the film's plot holes and perceived weaknesses in its storytelling, framed in a casual campfire-style format. While the channel covers Halloween and horror industry content broadly, this episode sits squarely in film review territory rather than haunt or prop content.

Haunt Former· 883 views
Leprechaun: Back 2 tha Hood (2003) REVIEW
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Leprechaun: Back 2 tha Hood (2003) REVIEW

A review of Leprechaun: Back 2 tha Hood (2003), the sixth entry in the Leprechaun horror-comedy franchise starring Warwick Davis. The host of Haunt Former offers their take on this low-budget sequel with a St. Patrick's Day-themed framing. The video is part of the channel's broader horror review content rather than a Halloween prop or haunt tutorial series.

Haunt Former· 992 views
DaRk zOnE BEGINS: On The Way to My Grave - Short Film REVIEW | Reaper Reviews
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DaRk zOnE BEGINS: On The Way to My Grave - Short Film REVIEW | Reaper Reviews

GMHaunts launches its 'DaRk zOnE' Halloween season content block with a review of the indie horror short film 'On The Way to My Grave' by Laughing Hearse Entertainment. The host offers commentary and reaction to this creepy short as part of a broader slate of spooky seasonal content. It serves more as Halloween entertainment media criticism than a prop or DIY tutorial.

GMHaunts· 113 views
Halloween (2018) | R.I.P. Reviews
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Halloween (2018) | R.I.P. Reviews

Haunt Former delivers a spoken review of the 2018 Halloween film — a direct sequel to John Carpenter's 1978 original — as part of his HauntTober 2018 series. The host examines whether the long-awaited revival lives up to the legacy of the franchise and Michael Myers' enduring status as an icon of horror. The review is presented in the channel's R.I.P. Reviews format, blending Halloween enthusiasm with film commentary.

Haunt Former· 2,020 views
The First Purge (2018) | R.I.P. Reviews
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The First Purge (2018) | R.I.P. Reviews

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· 957 views
Hereditary (2018) | R.I.P. Reviews
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Hereditary (2018) | R.I.P. Reviews

Haunt Former's R.I.P. Reviews series tackles the A24 horror film Hereditary (2018), weighing in on whether the controversial release earns its place as a genre classic or falls short of the hype. The roughly nine-minute video offers the creator's personal verdict on the film's strengths and weaknesses. As a horror-enthusiast channel rooted in Halloween culture, the review is framed through a haunt-community lens rather than mainstream film criticism.

Haunt Former· 659 views
Blumhouse’s Truth or Dare (2018) | R.I.P. Reviews
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Blumhouse’s Truth or Dare (2018) | R.I.P. Reviews

Haunt Former's R.I.P. Reviews series takes on Blumhouse's 2018 teen horror film Truth or Dare in this short six-minute critique. The channel, primarily known for Halloween prop builds and haunted house content, periodically branches into horror film reviews. The video offers a Halloween-community perspective on whether this Blumhouse entry earns its horror credentials.

Haunt Former· 666 views
The Cloverfield Paradox (2018) | R.I.P. Reviews
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The Cloverfield Paradox (2018) | R.I.P. Reviews

This short review from the Haunt Former channel examines The Cloverfield Paradox, the 2018 Netflix installment in the Cloverfield franchise, and weighs it against its predecessors. The host offers a moderately positive take, acknowledging the film may have been underrated or poorly received while arguing it delivers more than expected. At around six minutes, the review is a quick, opinionated overview rather than a deep analytical breakdown.

Haunt Former· 478 views
The Snowman (2017) | R.I.P. Reviews
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The Snowman (2017) | R.I.P. Reviews

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· 873 views
10 Cloverfield Lane | R.I.P. Reviews
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10 Cloverfield Lane | R.I.P. Reviews

A Halloween-focused YouTuber reviews the 2016 J.J. Abrams-produced film '10 Cloverfield Lane,' noting that despite sharing the Cloverfield name it tells a distinctly different story. The review is structured in two parts — a spoiler-free section followed by a spoiler discussion — making it accessible to viewers at any stage of watching the film. The channel, Haunt Former, is primarily Halloween-themed but occasionally branches into horror film reviews under its 'R.I.P. Reviews' series.

Haunt Former· 306 views