Happy Halloween week! 🎃 Today on The Final Cut, we explore how horror connects, heals, and evolves. From Rolla Selbak’s The Visitor — a Palestinian folklore film finally moving forward — to the Horror Community Foundation in Burbank blending therapy and scares, and Blumhouse adapting Something Is Killing the Children into both a film and series. Horror isn’t just for fear — it’s for healing, for truth, and for imagination. 🔔 Subscribe to @HMUNCUT for daily horror drops 🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/thefinalcut 💀 Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/hmuncut 📩 Send your horror news tips to @HMUNCUT on X or IG 📅 Air date: October 27, 2025

One week ‘til Halloween! Today on The Final Cut, we look at how horror is used in film education at Mizzou, Alice Lowe’s bloody twist on A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and Payton’s Horror-Scopes — a zodiac survival guide through your worst nightmare. Plus: the films you should actually be watching in class. 🔔 Subscribe to @HMUNCUT for more daily horror drops 🎃 Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/hmuncut 📩 Got horror news or tips? DM @HMUNCUT on X or IG 📅 Air date: October 24, 2025 Timestamps: 0:00 – Opening 0:10 – Horror in the Classroom (Mizzou) 1:41 – Alice Lowe’s Shakespeare Slasher + Sprites 2:25 – Payton’s Predictions: Horror-Scopes 3:38 – Today’s Take + Weekend Picks 6:30 – Closing #FilmTok #HorrorTok #ZodiacSigns #FilmClass #AliceLowe #TheFinalCut

Kirk Hammett from Metallica shares his top 3 horror movie props—from Karloff’s robe to Jack Nicholson’s axe. Plus, The Ring producer backs a new film called The Bells and we explore Afar, an interactive horror game you can play now. Tap in for your daily dose of genre news, scares, and indie film spotlights. Watch, vote in the poll, and drop your horror collector grail in the comments. 🎃 New episodes drop every weekday! 🧠 Hosted by Travis Brown 📢 DM us @HMUNCUT with tips or indie horror news to be featured. #KirkHammett #TheBells #Afar #Frankenstein #HorrorMemorabilia #IndieHorror #TheFinalCut #HMUNCUT

On today’s Final Cut (October 22, 2025), we’re talking about the horror chair no one asked for but everyone’s laughing at — the EDGEOFYØR Seat from Disney+ and Fyrn, created for Huluween. Also in today’s episode: 🩸 The Horror Collective launches BloodStream, a new all-horror streaming platform 🐋 Melissa Barrera joins John Travolta in Black Tides, a survival thriller with killer orcas 🎧 Answer today’s Spotify poll below 📩 Got horror merch, trailers, or scoops? DM us @HMUNCUT 👻 Stream, subscribe, and keep those lights on. 🔗 Full articles: https://www.hmuncut.com/post/disney-and-fyrn-unveil-the-edgeofy%C3%B8r-seat-the-scariest-way-to-sit-this-huluween https://www.hmuncut.com/post/the-horror-collective-launches-bloodstream-a-new-genre-streamer-for-die-hard-horror-fans https://deadline.com/2025/10/melissa-barrera-joins-john-travolta-in-black-tides-spain-1236592228/ #HorrorStreaming #Huluween #BloodStream #TheFinalCut

On today’s Final Cut (October 21, 2025), we explore America’s intense relationship with horror movies. New YouGov polling reveals horror is the most divisive genre—more hated than any other, yet deeply loved by its fans. We also look at: • What your favorite genre says about your personality • Terrifier’s Jenna Kanell returning in ocean-set horror The Hatchery 💬 Tell us: When do you think horror peaked? 🎧 Vote in the Spotify poll 📩 Got horror news or a scoop? DM @HMUNCUT 🔗 Full source links: https://today.yougov.com/entertainment/articles/53195-the-horror-divide-americans-love-hate-relationship-with-scary-movies https://www.psypost.org/people-who-love-horror-movies-tend-to-exhibit-certain-personality-traits-study-finds/ https://deadline.com/2025/10/terrifier-jenna-kanell-horror-film-the-hatchery-afm-1236590157/ #HorrorMovies #Terrifier #TheFinalCut #JennaKanell

On today’s Final Cut (October 20, 2025), we’re diving into the first reactions to Oz Perkins’ Keeper, a shocking new folk-horror film starring Tatiana Maslany. Hear how a select preview left viewers gasping—and why some say this might be the scariest folk-horror film since The Witch. Also on today’s show: • Shudder’s 10th Anniversary Blu-ray Box Set is down to just $51! • A Chinese student suffers a mental breakdown after watching a horror film in class. 🎧 Watch or listen now. 💬 Drop your take in the comments and answer our Spotify poll! 📩 DM us @HMUNCUT if you’ve got a scoop or want your horror film featured. 🔗 Full article references: https://www.polygon.com/keeper-oz-perkins-folk-horror/ https://www.gamespot.com/articles/shudder-horror-movie-10th-anniversary-collector-edition-blu-ray/1100-6534744/ https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/chinese-student-suffers-mental-breakdown-after-watching-horror-film-at-school-9484020

Paramount renews its horror film deal with Walter Hamada’s 18Hz, previewing projects like Primate and Familiar. We take a peek at the trailer for Junji Ito Maniac: An Infinite Gaol, the upcoming PC horror game based on Ito’s iconic work. Plus, The Harder They Fall star Danielle Deadwyler is in talks to lead Ryan Coogler’s X-Files reboot. Hit subscribe for daily horror news and festival coverage from @HMUNCUT and @TravisNyquill. 📩 Got horror news? DM us or email finalcut@hmuncut.com 🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple, and everywhere you get podcasts. 🕯️ Keep the lights on.

On today’s Final Cut (10/16/25), we’ve got: 🎵 Jerrod Smith’s punk-rock horror soundtracks 😱 Alyssa Healy’s sleepwalking scare after Deep Blue Sea 🎬 Sam Raimi’s return with Send Help! – survival horror with Rachel McAdams! Hosted by Travis Brown (@TravisNyquill) Presented by @HMUNCUT | Support us on Patreon for bonus content & giveaways! 📩 Got horror news or tips? DM us @HMUNCUT 📺 Subscribe for daily horror updates! 🕯️ Keep the lights on. #TheFinalCut #SamRaimi #SendHelpMovie #JerrodSmith #HorrorMusic #Halloween2025 #HMUNCUT #SpookySeason #AlyssaHealy