Two of the biggest horror movies of 2026 have something surprising in common—they were both created by filmmakers who built their careers on YouTube.

This week on The Corpse Cast, we’re diving into Kane Parsons’ Backrooms and Curry Barker’s Obsession. We’ll discuss the films’ stories, the directors behind them, production history, online theories, critical reception, and whether these movies represent the next evolution of horror filmmaking.

Topics include:
• Backrooms (2026) review and discussion
• Obsession (2026) review and discussion
• Kane Parsons (Kanepixels)
• Curry Barker
• The rise of YouTube filmmakers
• Liminal horror and psychological horror
• Themes, symbolism, and ending discussion
• Fun behind-the-scenes trivia
• Our favorite moments from each film

Do you think Backrooms or Obsession is the better movie? Let us know in the comments!

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#Backrooms #Obsession #HorrorMovies #TheCorpseCast #HorrorPodcast #Kanepixels #CurryBarker #A24 #Blumhouse #Horror2026 #PsychologicalHorror #FoundFootage #MovieReview

Today I’m taking a look at Pumpkinhead II: Blood Wings, the 1994 sequel to Stan Winston’s horror classic Pumpkinhead.

The big question:

Can any sequel live up to Lance Henriksen’s unforgettable performance in the original?

In this review, I discuss:

The cast and performances
Jeff Burr’s direction
The story and revenge themes
The creature effects
How it compares to the original Pumpkinhead
Why it deserves more credit than it gets

While Pumpkinhead II may never reach the emotional heights of the original, it’s still a fun 90s creature feature packed with practical effects, atmosphere, and some memorable kills.

#Pumpkinhead #PumpkinheadII #HorrorMovies #MovieReview #90sHorror #CreatureFeature #LanceHenriksen #JeffBurr

What happens when vampires discover influencer culture and launch their own blood-draining subscription service? In this review of Onlyfangs (2025), I take a look at A&P Films’ latest indie horror-comedy, starring Kansas Bowling, Nina Lanee Kent, Drew Marvick, Jessa Flux, and more.

From vampire content creators and monster hunters to internet satire and low-budget horror filmmaking, Onlyfangs delivers a surprisingly entertaining mix of comedy, horror, and exploitation cinema.

In this review, I’ll discuss:

The story and characters
The performances
The humor and satire
What worked
What didn’t
The special features included on the disc

If you’re a fan of indie horror, vampire movies, cult cinema, exploitation films, or horror-comedy, this might be one worth checking out.

#Onlyfangs #HorrorMovies #MovieReview #IndieHorror #VampireMovies #CultCinema #HorrorComedy #APFilms

In this review, we’re taking a look at Inquisition (1976), the gothic Euro-horror film written and directed by legendary Spanish horror icon Paul Naschy.

Set during a plague-ridden witch hunt in medieval France, Inquisition follows Bernard de Fossey, an inquisitor tasked with rooting out witchcraft and heresy. When tragedy strikes a young woman named Catherine, she turns to dark forces for answers, setting off a chain of events involving Satanic pacts, religious hypocrisy, witch trials, occult rituals, torture chambers, and plenty of classic 1970s European horror atmosphere.

We’ll discuss Paul Naschy’s dual performance as both Bernard de Fossey and Satan, the film’s themes of religious paranoia and corruption, its incredible gothic visuals, memorable occult imagery, and why this strange blend of witchcraft horror and historical drama remains a favorite among Euro-horror fans.

If you’re a fan of Paul Naschy, Spanish horror, witchcraft movies, folk horror, occult cinema, Mondo Macabro releases, or classic European horror films from the 1970s, this is a movie worth checking out.

#PaulNaschy #Inquisition1976 #EuroHorror #HorrorMovies #CultCinema #SpanishHorror #OccultHorror #WitchcraftMovies #GothicHorror #MovieReview #CultClassic #MondoMacabro #1970sHorror

What do glam metal, Faustian bargains, Traci Lords, and soul-stealing rock stars have in common? They’re all packed into 1991’s Shock ‘Em Dead, one of the strangest cult horror movies of the VHS era.

In this review and retrospective, we’re diving into Shock ‘Em Dead (1991), a bizarre heavy metal horror film that combines Satanic deals, over-the-top rock stardom, outrageous kills, campy humor,

and plenty of early-’90s excess. When struggling guitarist Martin sells his soul for talent, fame, and fortune, he transforms into Angel Martin—a guitar-shredding rock god with a deadly secret.

We’ll discuss the film’s cast, including Traci Lords, Stephen Quadros, Aldo Ray, and Shaun Donahue, explore the movie’s unforgettable hair-metal atmosphere, and talk about the surprising involvement of legendary guitarist Michael Angelo Batio. Along the way we’ll cover the outrageous performances, ridiculous plot twists, memorable kills, and everything that makes Shock ‘Em Dead such a beloved cult horror oddity.

If you’re a fan of cult movies, VHS horror, heavy metal horror films, B-movies, Tubi horror, direct-to-video classics, or forgotten gems from the late ’80s and early ’90s, this is one you won’t want to miss.

#ShockEmDead #CultHorror #HorrorMovies #HeavyMetalHorror #BMovies #TraciLords #VHSHorror #MovieReview #CultClassic #MichaelAngeloBatio #HorrorReview #RetroHorror #1990sMovies

We discuss two legendary entries in the genre: Terrifying Girls High School: Lynch Law Classroom and Girl Boss Guerilla. From delinquent girl gangs and revenge-fueled mayhem to political unrest, exploitation excess, and unforgettable action sequences, these films represent some of the most outrageous and influential cult cinema to come out of Japan in the 1970s.

Topics include:

The origins of the pinky violence film movement
How pinky violence differs from traditional exploitation and action cinema
The wild world of Toei’s female delinquent films
Girl gangs, rebellion, revenge, and social commentary
Favorite scenes, performances, and moments of insanity
The lasting influence of pinky violence on cult film and genre cinema

If you love horror movies, cult cinema, Japanese exploitation films, grindhouse movies, action cinema, sleaze classics, or obscure international genre films, this episode is for you.

Be sure to like, subscribe, and leave a comment with your favorite pinky violence film or cult Japanese movie recommendation.

#HorrorPodcast #CultCinema #PinkyViolence #JapaneseCinema #JapaneseExploitation #GirlBossGuerilla #LynchLawClassroom #Grindhouse #CultMovies #MikeCadaver #MattWall #TheCorpseCast

The year 1999 doesn’t get mentioned nearly enough when horror fans debate the greatest years in horror history. While the 1980s often dominate the conversation, 1999 delivered an incredible mix of supernatural horror, found footage, horror comedy, gothic horror, psychological horror, creature features, and cult classics that continue to influence the genre today.

In this horror countdown, I discuss what I believe are the 10 best horror movies of 1999, including… well, you’ll have to watch to figure out which movies made the list!

We’ll revisit one of the most important years in horror movie history and discuss forgotten horror gems, cult horror movies, underrated horror films, found footage pioneers, gothic horror classics, psychological horror masterpieces, and some of the biggest horror releases of the late 1990s.

Whether you’re a longtime horror fan or looking for recommendations for the best 90s horror movies, this list covers everything from mainstream studio releases to obscure cult favorites.

Topics Discussed:
• Best horror movies of 1999
• 1990s horror movies
• Horror movie rankings
• Cult horror films
• Underrated horror movies
• Found footage horror
• Psychological horror
• Gothic horror movies
• Horror movie retrospective
• Horror movie recommendations
• Classic horror films
• Late 90s horror
• Horror countdown
• Horror movie review

What are your favorite horror movies from 1999? Did I miss any hidden gems? Let me know your own ranking in the comments.

#HorrorMovies #90sHorror #CultHorror #HorrorCountdown

Salt Lake City, UT — 6/22/2026 — The Corpse Collective is excited to announce the re-launch of its online horror trivia experience, Horror Pub Trivia, now available at https://app.horrorpubtrivia.com.

Designed by horror fans for horror fans, Horror Pub Trivia offers an immersive web-based platform that challenges players with questions spanning the full spectrum of the genre—from classic Universal monsters and slasher icons to cult favorites, international horror, indie gems, and modern nightmares.

The newly relaunched platform features an updated user experience, expanded question database, enhanced gameplay functionality, and a streamlined interface that makes it easier than ever for players to test their horror knowledge.

“Horror fans are some of the most passionate and knowledgeable audiences in entertainment,” said Mike Cadaver. “With the relaunch of Horror Pub Trivia, we’ve created a destination where that passion can be celebrated through friendly competition, discovery, and a shared love of all things horror.”

Unlike general trivia platforms, Horror Pub Trivia focuses exclusively on the horror genre, offering challenges tailored to casual fans and seasoned genre experts alike. Whether players can identify obscure giallo films, remember the final girl from a forgotten slasher, or recall the origins of iconic monsters, the platform aims to reward deep horror knowledge while remaining accessible and fun.

Key features of the relaunched Horror Pub Trivia platform include:

Hundreds of horror-focused trivia questions
Multiple categories covering films, television, literature, and horror culture
Browser-based gameplay with no download required
Mobile-friendly design
Regular content updates and new question packs
Competitive scoring and rankings for Horror Enthusiasts.

The relaunch reflects The Corpse Collective’s ongoing commitment to building engaging experiences for the horror community and creating new ways for fans to connect with the genre they love.

Horror fans can begin playing immediately by visiting https://app.horrorpubtrivia.com and logging in or signing up with a free account.

About The Corpse Collective:

The Corpse Collective has been your hub for horror content, whether it be podcasts, written reviews or topical pieces, and videos meant to entertain the discerning horror fan.

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Before Jason Voorhees stalked Camp Crystal Lake and before the slasher boom of the 1980s changed horror forever, there was The Massage Parlor Murders (1973)—a forgotten horror film that feels like a strange bridge between exploitation cinema and the slashers that would follow.

In this horror movie retrospective, I take a look at one of the most obscure horror movies of the 1970s. Set in the seedy streets of pre-cleanup Times Square, this New York exploitation film combines murder mystery thrills, sleaze, violence, and an atmosphere that feels pulled directly from the grindhouse era.

While it never achieved the cult status of films like Maniac, Basket Case, or The Last House on the Left, The Massage Parlor Murders remains a fascinating piece of cult horror history. Between its gritty street photography, funky jazz soundtrack, and proto-slasher elements, it’s easy to see why modern labels like Vinegar Syndrome have helped introduce the film to a new generation of horror fans.

If you’re interested in forgotten horror movies, grindhouse horror, exploitation films, cult cinema, Vinegar Syndrome releases, 1970s horror, New York exploitation movies, or obscure horror recommendations, this is definitely a film worth discussing.

What do you think? Is The Massage Parlor Murders an overlooked cult classic, or is it simply an interesting relic of the grindhouse era?

#HorrorMovies #CultHorror #GrindhouseCinema #ExploitationFilms #VinegarSyndrome #HorrorReview #ClassicHorror #ObscureHorror #SlasherMovies #MovieReview

A cursed book. A haunted mansion. One horny cartoon demon.

Today we’re diving into Evil Toons (1992), the bizarre cult horror-comedy from legendary B-movie director Fred Olen Ray that somehow combines Evil Dead-style demon chaos with cartoon animation, late-night cable energy, and pure VHS-era insanity.

Starring Monique Gabrielle, Madison Stone, Barbara Dare, Suzanne Ager, David Carradine, Dick Miller, and Michelle Bauer, this low-budget cult oddity delivers:
• Haunted mansion horror
• Ridiculous practical effects
• Late-night cable movie vibes
• Campy comedy
• Over-the-top performances
• One extremely questionable cartoon demon

We also talk about:

* Fred Olen Ray’s B-movie legacy
* Roger Corman almost producing the film
* USA Up All Night & Joe Bob Briggs
* VHS horror culture of the ’80s and ’90s
* Why movies like this became cult classics

If you love cult horror, VHS-era weirdness, horror-comedies, or gloriously goofy late-night cable movies, Evil Toons is absolutely worth checking out.

Movies Mentioned:

* Evil Toons (1992)
* The Evil Dead
* Who Framed Roger Rabbit
* Ghoulies
* A Bucket of Blood
* Reform School Girls
* Test Tube Teens from the Year 2000

Let me know in the comments: who belongs in the B-Movie Hall of Fame?

#EvilToons #CultMovies #HorrorComedy #VHSHorror #BMovie #FredOlenRay #CultCinema #JoeBobBriggs #HorrorMovies #MovieReview