Here we go, fresh off the demons' lair—Season 5 kicks off with a bang! Jo and Amelie tear into this brand-new indie horror gem, I Know Exactly How You Die (world premiere vibes hitting theaters/festivals right around now, like that Dances with Films NYC drop). It's a tight, meta slasher-mystery mashup where a struggling writer's words start bleeding into reality in a creepy, isolated hotel. Think Stranger Than Fiction crashes into Scream, but with way more "don't call the cops" energy and some killer hotel sensory throwbacks.

I Know Exactly How You Die gets the full Streamin’ Demons roast. Jo & Amelie dive into the meta slasher premise, hotel vibes that hit too close to home (Amelie's real-life stories!), character logic fails, and why Katie steals the show. A solid indie horror watch with great acting and pacing—perfect for fans of hotel-set scares.

Key Moments:

• Opening chaos – Jo's wild New Year energy + Season 5 hype, immediate dive into the premise with Amelie's enthusiastic yes-nods.
• Main plot or twist – The core hook: writer's manuscript manifests real murders in the hotel; meta "Stranger Than Fiction" meets slasher stalking, spelled out clearly so no one's lost.
• Character study – Katie (the real protagonist) carries the emotional weight while writer Ryan's a flawed, unlikeable dick who keeps writing despite the deaths—Jo calls it out hard.
• Jo’s big take – Loves the small cast working in a believable hotel setting, praises acting/direction/music, but rages on horror tropes like "never call the cops" and dumb decisions that almost tank it.
• Amelie’s reflection – Hotel life flashbacks galore (sensory triggers, shady guests, ex-prostitution stories, privacy demands); ties her real background to the film's isolated, sketchy motel feel—personal and poignant.
• WTF moment – Mom finds out kid's dead and just... stands there? No rush to the room, no immediate 911—both scream "CALL THE POLICE" at the screen repeatedly.

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Solid indie horror with heart (and some frustrating choices)—if you're into hotel creeps and meta twists, hunt this one down. What's your take—cinema worthy or stream special? Hit us up!

The Cellar (2024) gets the Streamin’ Demons treatment! Jo & Amelie unpack Meghan Adara's powerhouse performance, clever low-budget scares, psychological depth, and that head-scratching ending we still can't fully explain. From bra-escape ingenuity to realistic jump scares and beautiful lighting in tight spaces, this indie horror delivers big. We both loved how proactive and relatable the lead feels—no helpless victim here. Perfect slow-burn thriller that's way more entertaining than most Hollywood flicks these days. Check it out at https://linktr.ee/EmptyhellWe are Amazon Affiliates—as an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases if you click and buy through our links.

KEY MOMENTS

• Opening chaos – Jo riffs on discovering this gem via the R.I.P. Man team, late-night watch vibes, and Joe Bob Briggs auction madness
• Main plot or twist – Abigail wakes imprisoned with amnesia; smart escapes (yes, including THAT bra moment) and narrative flashes to AA meetings keep the pacing tight
• Character study – Meghan Adara carries the film with killer body language and zero victim tropes—proactive, realistic, award-worthy
• Jo’s big take – Lighting and sound done RIGHT (unlike some dark messes we've suffered), plus comparisons to Moon/Inception for cerebral rewatchability
• Amelie’s reflection – Jump scares that actually work, beautiful location details, no CGI overload—just situational tension and entertainment
• WTF moment – That ambiguous, snake-tinged ending...

Dawn of the Dogman gets the full Streamin’ Demons treatment! Jo (Wisconsin native) and Amelie (French folklore queen) unpack Seth Breedlove’s gripping new documentary on the legendary Michigan Dogman—eyewitness stories, historical roots, and a heartfelt tribute to the late Linda Godfrey. From possible misidentified bears to Native lore and straight-up interdimensional vibes, we loved how it lets YOU decide what’s lurking in the Northwoods. Our first doc together flew by in 77 minutes of gorgeous landscapes, smart interviews, and zero agenda-pushing. Perfect chill date-night watch that’ll make you question every shadow in the forest.

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KEY MOMENTS

Opening chaos – Jo admits he was blindsided by Linda Godfrey’s passing mid-watch—total gut punch

Main plot or twist – The origin of the infamous 1987 radio song that accidentally birthed a legend

Character study – Linda Godfrey’s warm, open-minded interviews steal the show (RIP legend)

Jo’s big take – “If you grew up in the Northwoods like me, some of these stories feel WAY too real”

Amelie’s reflection – Ties Dogman to French folklore like La Bête du Gévaudan and the “lougarou” connection...(Jo hopes he typed any of those words correctly)

WTF moment – Armed kids on a family shotgun patrol—peak rural America energy

Jo and Amelie rip into Influencers (2025) on Shudder, the razor-sharp sequel that makes you cheer for the villain. A lesbian couple’s romantic French getaway turns into a nightmare when an unhinged influencer won’t take 'leave us alone' for an answer. We lose our minds over the authentic French vibes (Amelie spotted her old castles!), the hateably perfect toxic characters, and how this movie makes you wanna yeet every ring-light warrior into the void. Zero forced representation, just real people being messy, murderous, and magnificent. Hour-and-fifty flies by like a scooter in Bali. Grab some wine, lock the door, and watch this NOW. We’re Amazon Affiliates — if you click our links and buy stuff, we get a little kickback (thanks!). Full episode + more unhinged rants at https://linktr.ee/Emptyhell

KEY MOMENTS

• Opening chaos – Jo screams 'I was ROOTING for the bad guy!' within the first five minutes
• That vineyard dinner from hell – Amelie relives every annoying American tourist she’s ever met
• The 'oh my god they actually speak real French' freakout – Amelie loses it over authentic castles & accents
• Jo’s introvert rage – 'If I’m on vacation, DO NOT TALK TO ME' (same, king)
• WTF moment – The twist that had us both yelling at the screen like lunatics
• Theme kicker – Why this sequel made Amelie immediately hunt down Influencer (2022)

The movie that broke Amelie's internet (not in the good way) Jo and Amelie dive into the fresh-out-the-mud 2025 horror Pig Hill starring Shane West—and as far as Jo & Amelie can tell, the movie is secretly about Big Dick Pigs terrorizing a town of exactly seven supermodels. From pitch-black scenes you can’t see, mystery margaritas, a population shortage that would make Stephen King jealous, and an ending so obvious we called it before the title card—this episode is pure chaotic evil. We clock-watched, we cackled, we begged for one background extra. Come suffer with us. We’re Amazon Affiliates—any links we drop and you click/buy help feed your demons! Full episode + everything Streamin’ Demons at https://linktr.ee/emptyhell

KEY MOMENTS

• Opening chaos – Jo declares: “This movie is about Big Dick Pigs” and we never recover
• “There’s literally nobody in this town” – Population count: seven gorgeous humans, zero extras
• The Mystery of the Third Margarita – Ignoring plot to solve the real horror: whose giant drink is this??
• Jo calls the entire ending in under five minutes (Amelie needed four)
• WTF moment – People get shot in the face and we still have no idea who they are
• Theater walk-out verdict – Simultaneous “we’re leaving” energy, Big Dick Pigs or not

Jo & Amelie go DEEP on Stephen King’s The Long Walk (2025). Dystopian teen death march, Mark Hamill as the coldest villain alive, zero ads but ALL the feels. We unpack the politics boycott BS, why the acting rips your heart out, and why this sleeper hit is Jo’s fave King adaptation in years. Walk or die vibes only.

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• Opening chaos – Jo in pink, Amelie in black, AC/DC vibes and Lionsgate Blu-ray love
• The boycott that wasn’t – Internet tried to kill this movie before it walked
• That insane treadmill screening – 3 mph or get YEETED from the theater
• Mark Hamill hate-watch supremacy – You will despise the Major, guaranteed
• Amelie’s real-life teenage death-race trauma – “Would I volunteer? Yeah, I’m that dumb”
• Jo declares it his favorite recent Stephen King movie – Rewatchable AF
• Charity treadmill marathon challenge accepted – Long Walk for JJ Cares incoming!

Jo almost rage-quit while Amelie stayed thirsty for Andy in Manor of Darkness — a brutal British indie time-loop slasher that takes FOREVER to get good. Once the manor locks its doors and the blood starts repeating? Absolute chaos. Strong acting, gorgeous shots, genius concept… buried under 50 minutes of dying-mom exposition. We argue: theater-worthy or fast-forward-to-40-mins crime? You decide.

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KEY MOMENTS

• Opening chaos – Screener mindfuck: “Is this the trailer or the whole movie?!”
• Exposition Hell – 50 minutes of dying moms, custody drama, lawyer scenes (I'm guessin') while we both took bathroom breaks
• Andy arrives – Amelie loses her mind: “Instant charisma, I follow him anywhere”
• The Loop drops – Amelie: “Original, brutal, I was glued.” Jo: “Thank fuck the real movie finally started”
• Amelie’s big take – “I’d pay theater money for this — just cut the first hour!”
• Jo’s brutal verdict – “Stream it, fast-forward to 40 mins, or suffer like I did”
• Final scene – Cold, mean, sticks the landing hard

Jo (in actual agony) & Amelie tear into The RIP Man — a £20k indie slasher that punches WAY above its weight. Killer acting, smart writing, gorgeous blue-tinted kills, and one wobbly act three can’t ruin this gem. Way better than most $30M studio sequels! (Looking at you, Black Phone!)

KEY MOMENTS

• Opening chaos – Jo watches flat on his back, still yelling about pain and glory
• “At least my dick doesn’t hurt” – the Jim Breuer dad-ism that broke Amelie
• The £20k bombshell – we find out the budget and lose our minds
• Blue-light murder aesthetic – that one kill scene had us both going “that’s BEAUTIFUL”
• Jo’s big take – “Pound-for-pound this smokes Black Phone 2” hot take
• Amelie’s reflection – low-budget doesn’t mean low-quality, France TV cult classics prove it
• WTF moment – the serial killer is somehow hilarious AND terrifying

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