Horror Junkies

The Long Walk (2025) Review

In this episode of Horror Junkies, Mike, Pat, and Dylan wander into the eerie landscape of The Long Walk (2025), Francis Lawrence’s haunting adaptation of Stephen King’s dystopian nightmare. From the brutal simplicity of its premise, 50 boys, one road, and no stopping, to its meditations on death, endurance, and the human will to survive, we break down everything that makes this tale a chilling addition to King’s cinematic legacy.We dig into the film’s unsettling atmosphere, the way it balances character-driven tension with relentless dread, and how it compares to both King’s original story and other survival horror classics. Is The Long Walk destined to be remembered as one of the most faithful and disturbing King adaptations, or does its slow march lose momentum along the way? Expect raw reactions, deep dives into its themes of mortality and control, and plenty of grim side tangents only Horror Junkies can deliver.🎥 The Long Walk is now playing in theaters. Step carefully, once the walk begins, there’s no turning back.Don’t forget to: Leave us a review, follow us on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠socials⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and tell your horror-loving friends about the show!Have a book, movie, comic, or slasher villain you'd like us to spotlight? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠horrorjunkiesfl@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Subscribe now and join us as we dig deep into the dark, the twisted, and the horrifying.Theme by Hunter Young – Digital Ghost Audio

The Macabre: Kosoko Jackson Exclusive Interview

In this episode of Horror Junkies, Mike sits down with USA Today bestselling author Kosoko Jackson to discuss his chilling new novel, The Macabre, his highly anticipated adult horror debut releasing September 9, 2025.Blending dark fantasy, gothic terror, and globe-spanning mystery, The Macabre is a nightmare of art, obsession, and unspeakable horrors. Jackson pulls back the curtain on his creative process, sharing how his work across genres shaped this descent into horror, and how history and art bleed into his storytelling.We explore the deeper themes of the book—power, legacy, beauty, and dread and why The Macabre feels less like a novel and more like a haunting experience you can’t escape.The Macabre by Kosoko Jackson releases September 9, 2025. Pre-order today or pick it up at your local bookstore when it drops. Support horror. Support indie shops. Support Kosoko Jackson.Don’t forget to:Leave us a review, follow us on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠socials⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and tell your horror-loving friends about the show!Have a book, movie, comic, or slasher villain you'd like us to spotlight? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠horrorjunkiesfl@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Subscribe now and join us as we dig deep into the dark, the twisted, and the horrifying.Theme by Hunter Young – Digital Ghost Audio

The Conjuring: Last Rites (2025) Review

In this episode of Horror Junkies, Mike and Dylan trick dive headfirst into The Conjuring: Last Rites, the final chapter in James Wan’s blockbuster paranormal franchise. From its chilling exorcisms to the Warren’s last stand against the forces of darkness, we break down everything that makes (and doesn’t make) this closing installment worth the watch.We unpack the film’s themes of faith, legacy, and the supernatural, exploring how Last Rites attempts to bring closure to over a decade of ghostly tales. Was this the perfect ending for Ed and Lorraine Warren—or did the franchise linger past its prime? Expect raw reactions, creepy comparisons to other possession films, and plenty of haunted side tangents only Horror Junkies can deliver.🎥 The Conjuring: Last Rites is now playing in theaters. Love it or hate it, this one marks the end of an era in modern horror.Support independent artist! Go to www.softratstudio.com and subscribe their socials and pick up some sick art! Don’t forget to: Leave us a review, follow us on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠socials⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and tell your horror-loving friends about the show!Have a book, movie, comic, or slasher villain you'd like us to spotlight? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠horrorjunkiesfl@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Subscribe now and join us as we dig deep into the dark, the twisted, and the horrifying.Theme by Hunter Young – Digital Ghost Audio

Rage Never Dies: 28 Years Later

In this episode of Horror Junkies, we’re diving headfirst into the chaos, carnage, and quiet despair of 28 Years Later, the long-awaited third entry in the iconic 28 Days Later saga, directed by Danny Boyle and written by Alex Garland.Set decades after the original outbreak, 28 Years Later reintroduces us to a world forever altered by the Rage virus, where infection isn’t just a threat—it’s generational trauma. We break down the bleak beauty of the film’s direction, the haunting performances, and the terrifying new types of infected that make the original seem tame by comparison.We talk legacy: how 28 Years Later brings the trilogy full circle, where it stands in the pandemic horror canon, and how real-world horrors—from societal collapse to predators in power—linger just beneath the surface. Yes, we even touch on that infamous connection to Jimmy Savile, whose real-life depravity adds an unexpected layer of discomfort to the film’s finale.Viral rage. Abandoned cities. A new generation born into ruin. This is no simple sequel, it’s a haunting reminder that some outbreaks never end.🧟‍♂️Don’t forget to:Leave us a reviewFollow us on our ⁠⁠⁠socials⁠⁠⁠Tell your horror-loving friends about the show!Have a book, movie, comic, or slasher villain you'd like us to spotlight? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠horrorjunkiesfl@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Subscribe now and join us as we dig deep into the dark, the twisted, and the horrifying.Theme by Hunter Young – Digital Ghost Audio (formerly Swamp Sound Studios)

Bring Her Back (2025)

In this episode of Horror Junkies, we’re stepping into the quiet dread and emotional devastation of Bring Her Back—the 2025 psychological horror from the Philippou brothers, the twisted minds behind Talk to Me.What starts as a slow-burning foster care drama erupts into a disturbing exploration of grief, obsession, and the dark rituals we use to try and cheat loss. We break down Sally Hawkins’ haunting performance as Laura, a grieving mother whose home becomes a nightmare for two orphaned siblings. Is she saving them—or preparing them for something far more sinister?We unpack the film’s gut-wrenching symbolism, its rural Australian gothic atmosphere, and how the Philippou brothers elevate horror by grounding it in deep emotional trauma. Plus, we compare Bring Her Back to other grief-driven horror films and talk about what makes this one feel uniquely devastating.Rituals. Reality fractures. A love that won’t let go. One of the year’s most emotionally brutal horror films.Check out the trailer for The Willowbrook Tapes!🕯️Don’t forget to:Leave us a reviewFollow us on our ⁠⁠socials⁠⁠Tell your horror-loving friends about the show!Have a book, movie, comic, or slasher villain you'd like us to spotlight? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠horrorjunkiesfl@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Subscribe now and join us as we dig deep into the dark, the twisted, and the horrifying.Theme by Hunter Young – Digital Ghost Audio (formerly Swamp Sound Studios)