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.

Chattanooga Film Festival

Chattanooga Film Festival 2026 Announces First Wave of Films

Chattanooga Film Festival has kicked off year 13 with a bang by getting a head start with us cinephiles. Ready to excite us with its offerings, CFF has also lined up filmmaker Joe Lynch as a special guest. This year you can attend in person June 18-21, 2026 or virtually June 19-27. If you can’t

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family holiday drama

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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