In our latest Ripe Review, we dive deep into the cosmic horrors of Alien: Romulus! Join us as we explore the chilling new chapter in the Alien franchise, dissecting its plot twists, character development, and spine-tingling suspense. Does it live up to the legendary legacy of the series?

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Arnold Barker (Howard Sherman) is a compulsive liar who miraculously has the ability to float whenever he lies. Having supposedly been exhibited as "The Human Balloon" in a circus and subsequently escaping, he seeks shelter in an Army recruitment office. Soon after, a young pregnant girl and her angry father (Yeardley Smith and John Ridge) offer a different explanation as to why Arnold is on the run. Written by Donald Wollner from a story by Scott Edelman. Directed by John Lewis and written by Donald Wollner from a story by Scott Edelman. Original airdate: May 23, 1986

This week in the Video Dungeon we're ditching the Hypnocil because the man of your dreams is back! We’re diving deep into the iconic A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors, a standout entry in the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise. Directed by Chuck Russell and released in 1987, this This fan-favorite sequel brings Freddy Krueger back to stalk the last of the Elm Street kids, along with Heather Langenkamp and John Saxon reprising their roles as Nancy Thompson and Lieutenant Donald Thompson. It's also the first of Wes Craven's attempts to give Freddy and the Nightmare series a definitive ending, which begs to ask the question, is this the best Nightmare on Elm Street Sequel? Take a spoonful of instant coffee and slam back that diet coke because this one is gonna be an all-nighter!

Book to the Movie returns with C.B. Smith for one of our most anticipated episodes! We pit the 1983 film Of Unknown Origin starring Peter Weller against the novel The Visitor by Chauncey G. Parker III. Who does the giant rat horror better? We break down the spine-chilling action of the film and the psychological depth of the book. We're also finally putting an end to the gnawing debate – is it a giant rat or just kind of a big rat? Tune in to find out as we go Book to the Movie!

Farley Bright (Peter Miller), recently deceased, was a corrupt televangelist and founder of the Church of the Bright Tomorrow. Through his videotaped will, Farley tells his surviving family, niece Jenny, her boyfriend Johnathan, and her mother Caroline (Carolyn Clark, Richard Kuhlman, and Connie Stevens) that he will send them a sign. The sign ultimately comes when his equally crooked relatives find themselves trapped between Heaven and Hell. Farley also possesses Jenny, planning to use her both as a vessel for his comeback and as a means to escape being condemned to Hell for his corrupt ways. Directed by Dusty Nelson and written by Edithe Swensen Original airdate: May 18, 1986.
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The Dumpster Boys are heading to the Scottish Highlands with C.B. Smith from Taking a Page to battle alongside Kevin McKidd, Sean Pertwee, and Liam Cunningham in an all-out war against man's best friend: werewolves! In the ultimate siege movie, after a training exercise goes FUBAR, a squad of British soldiers bunker down in a house ala Night of the Living Dead to defend themselves against a pack of lycanthropes hungry for their flesh. Can they band together and survive the night, or, will they fall apart and all end up werewolf chow before sunrise? Break out the sausages and superglue and make sure to grab Esteban's claymore (cause you're gonna need it), we're howling at the moon and diving into Dog Soldiers!

It's time for the ABC Tuesday Movie of the Week in the Video Dungeon! We're talking Trilogy of Terror (1975) and its sequel, Trilogy of Terror 2 (1996) from horror master Dan Curtis! Join us as we delve into these cult classic horror anthologies, exploring the scares, the storytelling, and the infamous Zuni doll that terrified audiences across two decades.

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