From cursed 2020 streaming drops to throwback cult flicks of years past, this is your time machine through cinema. Click a year, pick a vibe, and fall down the rabbit hole of movie releases worth your time (or your rage).
Thinestra (2026) explores the dark side of weight-loss culture through grotesque body horror. When Penny takes a mysterious pill, her expelled fat transforms into Penelope, a ravenous monster. Director Nathan Hertz delivers a sharp critique of beauty standards and pharmaceutical desperation.
A small town. A parasite cult. A mayor with something moving behind his eyes. Wormtown is a body horror film from director Sergio Pinheiro built on practical effects, dark red lighting, and the kind of imagery that makes you shift in your seat. Starring Caitlin McWethy, Rachel Ryu and Emily Soppe.
Only Fangs (2025) is a campy vampire film that embraces absurdity to a fault. Feminist messaging, social media satire, and a head vampire that’s hilarious for all the wrong reasons. Now streaming free. Read the full review on Mother of Movies.
Steven Kostanski’s Deathstalker remake hits Shudder April 3, 2026, with practical monster effects and Patton Oswalt voicing a flute-playing wizard. It’s Jim Henson meets Conan the Barbarian, until the novelty wears off and the one-liners start to grate.
Rob1n (2025) starts with atmospheric horror, a child hunting his family on his birthday. Lawrence Fowler’s animatronic-approach to killer dolls. Streaming now on Prime Video and Tubi TV.
Send Help (2025) stars Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien on a deserted island where workplace grudges turn deadly. This darkly comedic survival thriller can’t decide if it’s satire or sadism.
