Author name: Dalia De Leon

I love horror because it's a comfort genre for me. I have many labels in life which means I'm busy but never too busy to pop a scary or genre flick on the tube to enjoy. In addition to life and writing for Horror Movie Blog, I am the former co-host to the late Nightmare on 5th Street: A horror movie podcast. May she rest in peace. You can find my reviews here on HMB and TheCherryPicks.com.

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6 horror films that make your family drama look tame // A holiday streaming guide

It’s that time of year that we gather with family to celebrate the holidays. If you’re lucky, you actually enjoy hanging out with your family. Maybe you love your cousin’s stories from her trip to Portugal. Or perhaps your Tia has the best chisme from all your relatives. Sometimes we’re not so lucky, though. We

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Monkey’s Magic Merry Go Round

Monkey’s Magic Merry Go Round // An Imagine Fantastic Film Festival 2025 Review

It’s all fun and games until you grow up. At least that’s what Monkey’s Magic Merry Go Round will have you believing. Perhaps there is some truth to it. Oh how we long to go back to a simpler time in our lives. Peanut butter sandwiches with no crust, sitting in front of the TV

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I Live Here Now // A Disappointing Directorial Debut

I Live Here Now knows exactly the type of movie it wants to be and it’s successful in its execution. I applaud the success. Unfortunately, that’s where the praise ends. This new (not new) trend of striving for “elevated horror” has unfortunately inspired some to tackle the genre. A genre that should be left alone

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Hacked: A Double Entendre of Rage Fueled Karma // A Chattanooga Film Fest Review

Not many times can we say a movie is based on actual events and it be true. However, with Hacked: A Double Entendre of Rage Fueled Karma, they really do mean it. Well, the first ten minutes at least. Director and writer Shane Brady based his movie on real-life events that happened to him when

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Good Night (Buenas Noches) // A Chattanooga Film Fest 2025 Review

Good Night (Buenas Noches) is a movie you can watch and rewatch with as many friends as possible because it is that good. Set in Argentina, the movie follows Laura (Rebeca Rossato) after arriving from Brazil to take care of some family matters. Unfortunately, after some miscommunication, she is forced to find alternative arrangements for

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The Only Ones // A Chattanooga Film Fest 2025 Review

The Only Ones begins and ends with lots of bloodshed, and I’m here to tell you I’m all for it. Written and directed by Jordan Miller, The Only Ones has found a way to bring on the practical effects of so much death into a blood-friendly flick without offending or becoming overly saturated with comical nonsense.

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