October Horror Challenge - V/H/S Mixtape (2026)

Synopsis

In this horror anthology, Gwar shares series a series of cursed stories.

Review

Gwar is… - Like all entries in this series, there is a wraparound story for V/H/S Mixtape. This time around it’s am MTV-style music show with absurd and grotesque skits hosted by GWAR. These are probably the most hit or miss. If you like the Scumdogs, then you’ll love this. If not, man is it bizarre.

Dance, Dance, Dance, Dance –  A small group working on a documentary related to the revival of a puppet show find themselves being slaughter by the puppets. There are some wicked kills in this one and it’s probably the most stylish segment (and my second favorite). If the puppets look cool, it’s because they were created by Jim Henson’s Creature Shop). Oh yeah, this one features horror icon,  Barbara Crampton.

Heartbeat –  In my opinion, this was probably the weakest short. A pair of YouTube urban explorers get trapped in an abandoned Soviet facility that was once used for sonic experiments. The idea behind this one is cool but I didn’t really care for the protagonists.

The Music of Mr. Sze – This is a reimagining of Lovecraft’s The Music of Erich Zann. A student named Howard finds a mysterious musician in his new home plays music that holds back an eldritch being (which looks a lot like a beholder). I love the style of this one and it was probably my favorite segment. The director Ernest Dickerson made of favorite horror flicks, Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight.

Death Tone – Directed by RZA of the Wu Tang Clan this one is pretty twisted. To finish her masterpiece a sound engineer listens to her late father’s recordings. Her father was a famous producer and was possibly a serial killer. I love the ideas presented here. The protagonists plan reminded me of the Trickster, one of my favorite Dead by Daylight killers. This was another great short.

There are a few music interludes as well. “Another Cabin” is an animated stop-motion tale from Flying Lotus. The animation reminds me of the series, The PJ’s. The other music interlude called “Premature Burial.” It’s a music video directed by Tobias Forge of Ghost and centers around a women getting revenge.

This one didn't get the best reviews, but overall I really enjoyed it. Next year's volume will be SCP which presents some weird legal issue.

In Your Game

Lydia's Final Mix - Created from recordings of torture and mutilation and mutilation. This music is infused with dark energy. The first time anyone hears the music they gain a point of madness. Additionally, while the music is playing creatures of Evil alignment feel at peace and gain advantage on all saving throws.

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Magneto Hates Red Skull

 This animation is fantastic and I had to share.

October Horror Challenge - Dead and Breakfast (2004)

Synopsis

Lost and on their way to a wedding a group of friends spend the night at a bed and breakfast. They soon find themselves blamed for a murder and fighting for their lives against possessed townsfolk.

Review

I bought this on DVD when I first got into horror. I remember loving it. I still have my copy, but before tonight I hadn't watched it in years. Does it still hold up? I'd say so.

While this one isn't a masterpiece. It's a fun horror/comedy, It's also a bit of a musical. There's a country/rockabilly band that narrates the story. Oh yeah, there's also a zombie dance scene because why the fuck not? The comedy is super cheesy as are a lot of the sound effects. The kills and effects are low budget, but work. There are several references to classic horror movies and the movie is aware of limitations and silliness. 

The cast is interesting. Jeffrey Dean Morgan plays the towns sheriff. It's cool to see him kind of inept. David Carradine has a small roll and his niece, Ever stars. Diedrich Bader has a small rolls a French chef. Also Osgood Perkins, director of Longlegs and The Monkey, plays Johnny, one of the friends (who ends up leading the possessed townsfolk). A character makes a Psycho comment towards him, which is really funny now that I know he's the son of the actor that played Norman Bates. Horror fans will probably also recognize Gina Philips, one of the stars of Jeepers Creepers.

If you want a fun low budget horror flick you can watch this one on Tubi.

In Your Game

Johnny was an outcast judged by his friends, but all that changed when he accidentally released the Kuman Thong.

Johnny (Undead)
Armor Class: 14

Hit Dice: 3 (15)
Move: 12
Actions: 1
Attack: Unnatural strength (d8)
Special: Possession, undead, unholy fortitude
Bonuses: +3 to Attack rolls, +2 to melee damage

Alignment: Evil

Morale: 7

Madness: 6 (12) 
Terror: -

HDE: 3

Possession: The spirit controlling Johnny can possess and reanimate a person by placing some of their blood, flesh, or remains the the box that housed it's spirit. 

Undead: Undead are immune to mind-affecting effects, Poisons, stuns, being sickened, Diseases & Critical Hits.

Unholy fortitude: Johnny has Toughness +10 to all damage except from magic or by the person that summoned the Kuman Thong originally.

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Pope Lick Here I Come

If you're going to be in Louisville this weekend come see me at the Goatman Fest. I'll be at the Bloat Games table during vendor hours.

October Horror Challenge - Silent Night, Deadly Night (2025)

Synopsis

Traumatized after seeing his parents murdered by a man in a Santa suit, Billy grows up to be a Santa-clad slasher.

Review

I love the original Silent Night, Deadly Night and have a soft spot for it's sequel (despite it being most footage from the first), so I was nervous about this one. I didn't need to be though, because this movie rocks. 

The director takes the original premise, kid becomes Santa-clad killer based on childhood trauma, and does his own thing with it. Rather that just being a traditional slasher, this Billy only kills the naughty. He also has a voice in his head that directs him to kill the naughty. I don't want to spoil the plot, but this Billy is a slasher vigilante, rather than a traditional slasher. He also has a voice in his head that helps him on his journey. 

Despite the changes this reboot still has a few of the best kills from the original. We still get a deer head and axe/vehicle decapitation. There are some new great kills in this one too. Honestly, this version of Billy could be a Punch A Nazi Week write-up because he slaughters the celebrants at a "I'm Dreaming Of A White Power Christmas" party.

The cast is great. Rohan Campbell is great as the lead. He's intense, but also likeable. I know some horror fans might write him off because of his roll as Corey in Halloween Ends, but that's a mistake. Ruby Modine (Happy Death Day and Shameless) is also endearing as his love interest Pam. She's quirky, cute, and unstable (which makes her even more attractive in my messed up mind). Finally I want to say Mark Acheson is fantastic as Charlie. While he might only appear on screen briefly, he played and important part of the story and his presence was felt. 

This one is on Tubi and I know Halloween might not be the time to watch it, but I definitely recommend y'all check this one out closer to Christmas.

In Your Game

These stats are slightly revised from the ones I posted three years ago.

Billy (Humanoid)
Armor Class: 14Hit Dice: 5
Move: 12
Actions: 2
Attack: Axe (d10)
Special: sense evil, toughness +2
Bonuses: +4 to Attack rolls, +2 to melee damage, +5 to Stealth

Alignment: Neutral

Morale: 7

Madness: 6 (12) 
Terror: -

HDE: 3

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Dracuzilla!

Frederick Hornung has some fantastically bizarre art and I love the retro style. Check out this spooky Godzilla.

October Horror Challenge - Tales of Halloween (2015)

Synopsis

Like Trick'r'Treat (2007), this Halloween anthology includes multiple interwoven stories.

Review

I've posted about this flick a few times before too. My first review is here and my second is here. While it's not as good, I consider this one a spiritual sequel to Trick'r'Treat. I think a big different is the former is a horror flick with some humor, whereas I feel like this anthology focus more on comedy wrapped in horror.

My favorite story from this one is This Means War with Dana Gould. Gould is a comedic genius and it's a ridiculous story with a gory end. 

In Your Game

These stats are slightly revised from the ones I posted three years ago.

Killer Pumpkin (Plant Abomination)
Armor Class: 12
Hit Dice: 2
Move: 12
Actions: 1
Attack: Bite (d6)
Special: On a natural attack roll of 20, the target must make a Critical Saving throw of be decapitated as the Killer Pumpkin bites their head off.
Bonuses: +3 to Attack rolls, +2 to Damage

Alignment: Evil

Morale: 7

Madness: - 
Terror: 10

HDE: 1

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Some Pretty Hipp Zombies

Not a phrase I expected to say, but check out this cute Marvel Zombies artwork by Dan Hipp. And remember if you want to add the Marvel Zombies virus to your DCC/Evolved game I got you. 

October Horror Challenge - Trick'r'Treat (2007)

 

Synopsis

This anthology includes four interwoven stories on Halloween and is set in the fictional town of Warren Valley, Ohio, that show why you should always follow the rules of Halloween. 

Review

Its probably not surprising but I watch Trick'r'Treat (2007) every year and have talked about it a few times. You can read my reviews here, here, and here. Not a lot new to say. I still think the "School Bus Massacre" segment is my favorite. It's genuinely creepy and shocking. 

In Your Game

Here are a few SURVIVE THIS!! spells for Dark Places & Demogorgons and We Die Young inspired by Trick'R'Treat.

Level 1

Always Check Your Candy

Duration: Instant                                     Range: Touch

A razor blade appears in a treat you touch. It is disguised and unless someone is actively checking the candy or sweet they will not notice it. If a creature eats the item they take 1d4 damage. Clever casters can also use this to make a makeshift blade. Treat this as a knife that breaks if the wielder rolls a natural 1. 

Jack-o-Lantern's Protection

Duration: Until candle goes out                Range: Touch LIGHT

The lit jack-o-lantern produces and protective aura for all creatures within 30 feat. Creatures gain Toughness: Evil +3 and Undead and Outsiders have disadvantage on all rolls while with the aura. 

This spell immediately ends if the the candle goes out. For purposes of targeting the jack-o-lantern to extinguish the candle treat it as have an AC of 10 and 1 HP.

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