We Bury the Dead had our attention early, thanks to some genuinely creepy zombie designs and a moody setup — but the slower pacing and lack of payoff left us wanting more.

In this episode of The Fear Review, we talk about what worked, what lost us, and why this one ultimately lands as a Streamer for us.

Let us know what you thought — did the ending work for you, or did it feel like it just stopped?

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We did not expect to love this movie as much as we did.

In this episode of The Fear Review, William and Amy dive into Anaconda (2025) — a horror-comedy that balances genuine tension with ridiculous, perfectly timed humor. It’s the kind of movie that makes you laugh… and then immediately makes you uncomfortable for doing so.

We start spoiler-free, talking about tone, performances, and expectations, then clearly warn you before getting into specific scenes and moments that stood out. If you’re on the fence about watching Anaconda (2025), this episode will tell you whether it’s your kind of ride.

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We revisit Krampus (2015), a Christmas horror movie we return to every year.

What makes it work is the balance. The film pairs dark, uncomfortable family dynamics with creature designs that feel playful, practical, and unsettling at the same time. That contrast keeps the movie from becoming too bleak and gives it a strange rewatchability that few holiday horror films manage.

We break down the monster designs, the heavy use of practical effects, the jack-in-the-box nightmare, the snow-globe ending, and why this movie still earns its place in our yearly rotation.

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There are three rules. They’re simple. And every single problem in Gremlins (1984) exists because nobody follows them.

This week on The Fear Review, we revisit one of the most beloved — and sneakiest — horror-comedies ever made. It’s a Christmas movie, a monster movie, and proof that Gizmo is perfect and everyone else is the problem.

William breaks down why the movie still works decades later, while Amy focuses on what really matters: Gizmo, the chaos gremlins, and the moments that are way darker than she remembered.

⚠️ Spoiler warning - the episode is filled with spoilers.

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Better Watch Out (2016) is often praised as a clever, subversive holiday horror movie — but for us, it never comes together.

In this episode of The Fear Review, William (lifelong horror fanatic) and Amy (casual fan who really wanted this to work) break down why Better Watch Out fails on almost every level. We talk about the unbelievable kid performance, the movie’s confused tone, and why it doesn’t work as a horror film, a thriller, or a comedy.

We start spoiler-free, then move into spoilers to unpack the choices that broke the movie for us — including the twist, the lack of tension, and why this one never earns its reputation.

Spoiler alert: this one’s a DON’T BOTHER.

🎄 MOVIE REVIEWED Better Watch Out (2016)

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We went into Silent Night, Deadly Night (2025) cautiously… and walked out genuinely impressed.

In this episode of The Fear Review, William and Amy talk about why this Christmas slasher reboot works far better than expected. From its gritty holiday atmosphere to a surprising anti-hero twist, this movie balances camp, violence, and heart in a way that completely caught us off guard.

We start spoiler-free, then dive into spoilers to discuss: • The twist that changes everything • The scene that completely won us over • How this version fixes issues from the original • Whether this belongs in our annual horror Christmas tradition

Final verdict: BUYER.

🎬 Movie Reviewed: Silent Night, Deadly Night (2025)

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Episode 36 — Black Christmas (1974, 2006, 2019): The Definitive Ranking

This week, William and Amy tackle all three Black Christmas films: the 1974 classic, the 2006 gore-heavy remake, and the 2019 supernatural/social-commentary hybrid that left us with more questions than answers.

Amy confronts vulgar phone calls she wasn’t prepared for, William explains why the 2006 version almost works, and together we attempt to understand the creative decisions behind the 2019 script. We rate each film using our Buyer → Don’t Bother scale and reveal our official franchise ranking.

Plus: • The kill that made Amy gasp • The backstory that made William apologize on behalf of horror fans • The Diva Cup moment heard around the world • What we’re reviewing next: Silent Night, Deadly Night (2025) and Gremlins

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Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 (2025) improves on the first one — faster, louder, and with more actual danger — but does it work for adults who didn’t grow up on FNAF lore? William says yes (mostly). Amy says no (absolutely not).

This episode covers:

• Our honest emotional reactions

• What the sequel actually gets right

• What still doesn’t work

• The villain, the kills, and the bizarre theater experience

• Why this franchise is clearly not made for people our age

Plus: Our final ratings and a tease for next week’s holiday-horror classic, Black Christmas (1974).

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