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.

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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Pater Noster and the Mission of Light // Salem Horror Fest 2025 Review

Pater Noster and the Mission of Light offers a fun nod to 70s horror and finishes strong with an explosive bang. Written and directed by Christopher Bickel, the movie has landed at Salem Horror Fest to shock audiences. Pater Noster and the Mission of Light is not just a good time; it’s a trippy experience.

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825 Forest Road // Stephen Cognetti Steps Out of the Hell House

825 Forest Road strives to be a compelling ghost story. Unfortunately, we are left with unanswered questions and a story that may have relied too heavily on jump scares. Don’t get me wrong, 825 Forest Road definitely has its moments where I started to get sucked into the story. However, the cheap tricks quickly took me

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