Quoted from AnthonyCawood Have you got the Shudder streaming service in Canada? I use that as well as cinema visits to keep up with stuff, they've had some good stuff appear of late, including the new Creepshow series.

We do, it’s free with a Prime account. Funny you mention Creepshow; we ordered it off Prime and consumed it in like two nights (only 2 series), a reboot of some of the 80’s skits, and some newer one’s from 2011 believe, and then the Shudder account shows up for free… weird.

A movie I suddenly remembered when reading this thread is ‘The Haunting in Connecticut’, which was actually shot in Winnipeg, most likely for a big tax credit, so it’s more of a haunting nowhere near Connecticut, but it’s based on true events and full of fun cliché’ jump scares for a ‘Monster in the House’ genre, and I think it’s on Shudder.

Free with Prime! Bargain Gum!

Here (UK) it's about £8 per month, either directly via Shudder app service, or via a Prime add on (same price)... weirdly there's slightly different movies on either service... but it's a lot easier to navigate and find things on the app.

Libby - I think Barbara Crampton might have a tax bill due, I've seen her in 4 different movies/shows recently - not complaining, she's always good fun.

I think we have absolutely every channel, streaming service, every platform or whatever it's called, thanks to our son. All I have to do is tell my remote what I want to watch. Oddly, it's kind of like going to BJ's Brew House. Their menus are thick like a book with what seems like an endless offering of dishes. I don't like it. I can't decide on anything. Same thing with all these movie and TV options, I can't decide, so I always end up watching something I've already seen and know to be good.  

In The Earth (2021), latest from Ben Wheatley (Free Fire, Kill List, A Field in England, etc.). The less said about it, the better. I will say that it is easily my favorite film of 2021 and the best film I've seen that's come out since The Lighthouse (2019).

Puppet Master: The Littlest Reich (2018 ) is a superb and unprecedented reboot in a franchise I've never seen but always struck me as low-tier/kitschy. Tasteless, unapologetically gruesome, offensive, and yet somehow highly intelligent and well-executed with some horror legends both on and offscreen.

I also rewatched Eden Lake (2008 ) last night. Just about brutal and ugly as I remember except now the leads are famous, which makes the whole thing more of a trip. Also led me down a rabbit hole about Fred Perry shirts (a favorite of the Proud Boys). There's one featured prominently in the film that made for a chilling Easter egg.

I could go on all day, but I've been on record for most of my favorites on this site going back years. These are the ones that stick out in recent memory. And boy, do they. Plenty of "sticking" to be had in all three films, really.

Quoted from AnthonyCawood Have you got the Shudder streaming service in Canada?

Thanks for the recs Anthony, I've seen most but not all! And glad to see a shout for a Canadian film (Vicious Fun) -- I thought that one was super funny.

Quoted from James McClung In The Earth (2021)

Oh man I didn't know this was out! Getting to this right away for sure, I'm always on board for Wheatley and I've seen a couple people call this one a return to form. Thanks!

Oh and I also thought Littlest Reich was great.

Oh I forgot to say -- seeing Titane in theatre was an awesome experience. The whole audience gasped/laughed/audibly squirmed throughout. Definitely worth a look for those who like the weird stuff -- there's nothing else quite like it.

Not sure when Midnight Mass was made available on Netflix but I'm on episode 5 of 7 and it rocks. By the same team that did Haunting of Hill House and Bly Manor but this has a different feel to it. No cheap jump scares, just quality build up and creep factors. ***1/2 (so far).

Quoted from JEStaats Not sure when Midnight Mass was made available on Netflix but I'm on episode 5 of 7 and it rocks.

Good cast in this, with long scenes that really give the actors a chance to stretch their characters.

The new AHS isn't bad, either, btw.  The little girl who ends up totally owning her mother needs an Emmy.

Quoted from bert The new AHS isn't bad, either, btw.  The little girl who ends up totally owning her mother needs an Emmy.

ReallY? I haven't watched it for a few years now. I think it really started to go off the rails with the season I can't even remember the name of, lol. You saying I should revisit?

Quoted from bert The new AHS isn't bad, either, btw.  The little girl who ends up totally owning her mother needs an Emmy.

Ugh. My girlfriend keeps begging me to watch it with her. I made her a deal... I'll watch the new AHS if she watches True Detective.

Glad to hear the new season is good. I've liked some of the different seasons, but I haven't been following the new season at all. Don't even know what it's about. lol

Quoted from Zack Ugh. My girlfriend keeps begging me to watch it with her. I made her a deal... I'll watch the new AHS if she watches True Detective.

AHS and True Detective aren't even playing in the same league, IMO.  

Quoted from Grandma Bear AHS and True Detective aren't even playing in the same league, IMO.

Right! I'm getting the short end of the stick here. Oh well... At least I get to watch True Detective again.

Big True Detective fan here. They couldn't better Season 1 though, imho.
AHS -  I didn't make it through one Ep, was too schlocky for my taste.

Btw, Train to Busan did not disappoint. Thoroughly enjoyable.

I'll also say again, Squid Game! You seen it, Zack?

Quoted from LC I'll also say again, Squid Game! You seen it, Zack?

I've not. Been hearing all the hype though. I'll have to check it out.

Quoted from Zack I've not. Been hearing all the hype though. I'll have to check it out.

Hype can lead to some dissatisfaction I'll admit.
So, lower your expectations just a little and then I'm sure you'll love it.  

P.S. Your avatar still does my head in and makes me laugh everytime I see it.