The Running Man: Comparing Stephen King’s Novel & Arnold’s Classic JoBlo Horror Originals 2026-09-19 | The Running Man: Comparing Stephen King’s Novel & Arnold’s Classic
WTF Happened To Phantasm 2? JoBlo Horror Originals 2025-10-13 | Don Coscarelli’s Phantasm II took the cult weirdness of the original 1979 horror classic and gave it a big Hollywood makeover. With Universal Pictures backing the sequel, a bigger budget came with stricter studio notes—new actors, more action, and fewer surreal scares. From Brad Pitt’s near-casting to the wild explosions, MPAA cuts, and one bald-headed love scene too weird to forget, Phantasm II remains one of the strangest studio horror experiments of the 1980s.SERIES SYNOPSIS: Hollywood has had its fair share of historically troubled productions. Whether it was casting changes, actor deaths, fired directors, in-production rewrites, constant delays, budget cuts or studio edits, these films had every intention to be a blockbuster but were beset with unforeseen disasters. Sometimes huge hits, sometimes box office bombs. Either way, we have to ask: WTF Happened To This Horror Movie?Wanna support us and look good doing it? Get your JoBlo Merch right here!joblo-merch.creator-spring.comSUBSCRIBE for all the LATEST JoBlo Horror Originals Here: http://bit.ly/38TqIT1#joblohorror #phantasm2 #doncoscarelli #angusscrimm
How The Monster Squad Became a Cult Classic for EVERY Generation JoBlo Horror Originals 2025-10-12 | Compilation Video:Fred Dekker’s The Monster Squad (1987) brought Dracula, the Wolfman, and Frankenstein’s Monster together for one of the most fun and heartfelt horror adventures ever made. Decades later, this film still captures everything we love about monster movies, friendship, and ’80s nostalgia. Today, we revisit why The Monster Squad was misunderstood at release, how it found new life through fandom and documentaries like Wolfman’s Got Nards, and why it remains a timeless favorite for horror lovers old and new.Wanna support us and look good doing it? Get your JoBlo Merch right here!joblo-merch.creator-spring.comSUBSCRIBE for all the LATEST JoBlo Horror Originals Here: http://bit.ly/38TqIT1#joblohorror #themonstersquad #wolfmansgotnards #universalmonsters #freddekker #shaneBlack
WTF Happened to Halloween 2018? JoBlo Horror Originals 2025-10-10 | After years of failed reboots and rights limbo, Halloween returned in 2018 with David Gordon Green’s bold new vision that ignored every sequel since 1978. Produced by Blumhouse and executive produced by John Carpenter himself, this was the movie that brought Michael Myers back to his terrifying roots—and Laurie Strode back for one final showdown.SERIES SYNOPSIS: Hollywood has had its fair share of historically troubled productions. Whether it was casting changes, actor deaths, fired directors, in-production rewrites, constant delays, budget cuts or studio edits, these films had every intention to be a blockbuster but were beset with unforeseen disasters. Sometimes huge hits, sometimes box office bombs. Either way, we have to ask: WTF Happened To This Horror Movie?Wanna support us and look good doing it? Get your JoBlo Merch right here!joblo-merch.creator-spring.comSUBSCRIBE for all the LATEST JoBlo Horror Originals Here: http://bit.ly/38TqIT1#joblohorror #halloween #wtfhappened #joblohorrororiginals #michaelmyers #jamieleecurtis #johncarpenter #blumhouse
The ’80s Horror Comedy That Warned Us About Consumer Culture JoBlo Horror Originals 2025-10-09 | Larry Cohen’s The Stuff (1985) was marketed as a horror film but is really a biting satire about consumerism, advertising, and America’s obsession with fads. Packed with wild practical effects, Michael Moriarty’s sleazy charm, and clever social commentary, this cult classic feels more relevant than ever today.SERIES SYNOPSIS: Test Of Time is a series that takes a look back at some of the classics of our beloved genre and finds out whether or not they, you guessed it, stand the Test Of Time!Wanna support us and look good doing it? Get your JoBlo Merch right here!joblo-merch.creator-spring.comSUBSCRIBE for all the LATEST JoBlo Horror Originals Here: http://bit.ly/38TqIT1#joblohorror #thestuff #larrycohen #testoftime #joblohorrororiginals
Was This The Movie That Finally Broke John Carpenter? JoBlo Horror Originals 2025-10-07 | John Carpenter’s Ghosts of Mars has long been labeled one of his weakest films, a messy mix of horror, sci-fi, and macho action. But was it truly the director’s downfall, or an overlooked cult experiment from a burned-out master?Wanna support us and look good doing it? Get your JoBlo Merch right here!joblo-merch.creator-spring.comSUBSCRIBE for all the LATEST JoBlo Horror Originals Here: http://bit.ly/38TqIT1#joblohorror #johncarpenter #ghostsofmars
WTF Happened To Dark Water?! JoBlo Horror Originals 2025-10-06 | In 2005, Hollywood tried to ride the Japanese horror remake wave with Dark Water, starring Jennifer Connelly and directed by Walter Salles. Sold as a supernatural chiller, the film was actually a slow, emotional drama about motherhood and mental collapse, confusing audiences and critics who expected pure scares. Yet years later, the movie gained a haunting new legacy when its plot echoed the real-life Elisa Lam tragedy.SERIES SYNOPSIS: Hollywood has had its fair share of historically troubled productions. Whether it was casting changes, actor deaths, fired directors, in-production rewrites, constant delays, budget cuts or studio edits, these films had every intention to be a blockbuster but were beset with unforeseen disasters. Sometimes huge hits, sometimes box office bombs. Either way, we have to ask: WTF Happened To This Horror Movie?Wanna support us and look good doing it? Get your JoBlo Merch right here!joblo-merch.creator-spring.comSUBSCRIBE for all the LATEST JoBlo Horror Originals Here: http://bit.ly/38TqIT1#joblohorror #darkwater #wtfhappened #jenniferconnelly
Exploring The Horror Sequels That NEVER Happened JoBlo Horror Originals 2025-10-05 | Compilation Video:Before Halloween (2018) and Friday the 13th’s reboot plans collapsed, there were wild ideas brewing in Hollywood’s horror vault; from Halloween: Retribution, a direct sequel to Resurrection, to the insane Michael Myers vs Pinhead crossover, and even a 3D Friday the 13th reboot that almost revived Jason for a new generation.Wanna support us and look good doing it? Get your JoBlo Merch right here!joblo-merch.creator-spring.comSUBSCRIBE for all the LATEST JoBlo Horror Originals Here: http://bit.ly/38TqIT1#joblohorror #HalloweenRetribution #MichaelMyers #Pinhead #Hellraiser #FridayThe13th #JasonVoorhees #UnmadeHorror
WTF Happened To Halloween III: Season of the Witch? JoBlo Horror Originals 2025-10-03 | In 1982, John Carpenter and Debra Hill tried something bold: to make a Halloween sequel with no Michael Myers at all. Instead, Halloween III: Season of the Witch delivered a dark, horror tale that blended witchcraft with technology, featuring killer masks, ancient curses, and a downbeat ending unlike anything in slasher cinema. Audiences initially hated it, critics were confused, and the box office tanked, ultimately killing Carpenter’s dream of a yearly Halloween anthology.SERIES SYNOPSIS: Hollywood has had its fair share of historically troubled productions. Whether it was casting changes, actor deaths, fired directors, in-production rewrites, constant delays, budget cuts or studio edits, these films had every intention to be a blockbuster but were beset with unforeseen disasters. Sometimes huge hits, sometimes box office bombs. Either way, we have to ask: WTF Happened To This Horror Movie?Wanna support us and look good doing it? Get your JoBlo Merch right here!joblo-merch.creator-spring.comSUBSCRIBE for all the LATEST JoBlo Horror Originals Here: http://bit.ly/38TqIT1#joblohorror #halloween3 #seasonofthewitch #wtfhappened #joblohorrororiginals #johncarpenter
Alligator: The Creature Feature That Shouldn’t Work… But Does JoBlo Horror Originals 2025-10-02 | Alligator delivered old-school creature feature thrills with sharp writing, memorable characters, and surprisingly smart satire. Directed by Lewis Teague and written by John Sayles, this Chicago-set monster movie mixes environmental horror, ’80s grit, and Jaws-style suspense, while standing on its own with a killer lead performance from Robert Forster and one unforgettable gator named Ramon. SERIES SYNOPSIS: THE BLACK SHEEP features different takes on horror films that the masses and/or critics didn't care for but that we found merit in. We defend horror movies that deserve more love! Wanna support us and look good doing it? Get your JoBlo Merch right here!joblo-merch.creator-spring.comSUBSCRIBE for all the LATEST JoBlo Horror Originals Here: http://bit.ly/38TqIT1#joblohorror #alligator #blacksheep #joblohorrororiginals #80shorror #creaturefeature
Why the Ambush Scene in ALIENS Is Pure Perfection JoBlo Horror Originals 2025-10-01 | James Cameron’s Aliens starts like a badass military sci-fi adventure, then flips the table in one brutal, unforgettable sequence. The Colonial Marines march into Hadley’s Hope full of swagger and heavy weapons, only to be torn apart in minutes. This scene changes everything: it kills off half the cast, transforms a gung-ho action movie into a survival horror nightmare, and establishes Ripley as the ultimate hero. In this Scene Breakdown episode, we break down how Cameron built tension, ripped away audience safety, and delivered one of the greatest ambushes in movie history.SERIES SYNOPSIS: Scene breakdown looks at your favorite genre films, from the bid to the cult classic, and breaks down the one scene that we believe to be the defining moment.Wanna support us and look good doing it? Get your JoBlo Merch right here!joblo-merch.creator-spring.comSUBSCRIBE for all the LATEST JoBlo Horror Originals Here: http://bit.ly/38TqIT1#joblohorror #aiens #jamescameron #sigourneyweaver #xenomorph
David Howard Thorntons aka Art the Clown fav Halloween costume! JoBlo Horror Originals 2025-09-30 | SERIES SYNOPSIS:Wanna support us and look good doing it? Get your JoBlo Merch right here!joblo-merch.creator-spring.comSUBSCRIBE for all the LATEST JoBlo Horror Originals Here: http://bit.ly/38TqIT1#joblohorror
WTF Happened To 3 From Hell? JoBlo Horror Originals 2025-09-29 | Nearly 15 years after The Devil’s Rejects seemed to end the Firefly family’s story, Rob Zombie brought Baby, Otis, and Captain Spaulding back from the dead for Three From Hell, but the road to release was brutal. With less than half the budget of the previous film, a last-minute recast after Sid Haig’s health crisis, and a three-night-only theatrical run, the movie faced impossible odds.SERIES SYNOPSIS: Hollywood has had its fair share of historically troubled productions. Whether it was casting changes, actor deaths, fired directors, in-production rewrites, constant delays, budget cuts or studio edits, these films had every intention to be a blockbuster but were beset with unforeseen disasters. Sometimes huge hits, sometimes box office bombs. Either way, we have to ask: WTF Happened To This Horror Movie?Wanna support us and look good doing it? Get your JoBlo Merch right here!joblo-merch.creator-spring.comSUBSCRIBE for all the LATEST JoBlo Horror Originals Here: http://bit.ly/38TqIT1#joblohorror #threefromhell #robzombie #wtfhappened
The Forgotten Side of Stephen King Cinema JoBlo Horror Originals 2025-09-28 | Compilation Video:Stephen King adaptations aren’t just It and The Shining! the Master of Horror has plenty of overlooked gems. In this Sunday Comp, we revisit three criminally underrated King films: David Cronenberg’s chilling The Dead Zone, the wild creature-feature fun of Sleepwalkers, and George A. Romero’s dark psychological thriller The Dark Half. All three prove there’s more to King on screen than just clowns and haunted hotels.Wanna support us and look good doing it? Get your JoBlo Merch right here!joblo-merch.creator-spring.comSUBSCRIBE for all the LATEST JoBlo Horror Originals Here: http://bit.ly/38TqIT1#joblohorror #stephenking #thedeadzone #sleepwalkers #thedarkhalf #joblohorrororiginals
WTF Happened To Us? JoBlo Horror Originals 2025-09-26 | After Get Out changed horror forever, Jordan Peele returned with Us, a bigger, stranger, and more ambitious nightmare about doppelgängers, privilege, and the darkness lurking inside us all. With Lupita Nyong’o delivering a powerhouse dual performance, practical effects bringing the Tethered to life, and a production loaded with eerie symbolism (those VHS tapes, rabbits, and golden scissors), Us proved Peele wasn’t a one-hit wonder. SERIES SYNOPSIS: Hollywood has had its fair share of historically troubled productions. Whether it was casting changes, actor deaths, fired directors, in-production rewrites, constant delays, budget cuts or studio edits, these films had every intention to be a blockbuster but were beset with unforeseen disasters. Sometimes huge hits, sometimes box office bombs. Either way, we have to ask: WTF Happened To This Horror Movie?Wanna support us and look good doing it? Get your JoBlo Merch right here!joblo-merch.creator-spring.comSUBSCRIBE for all the LATEST JoBlo Horror Originals Here: http://bit.ly/38TqIT1#joblohorror #usmovie #jordanpeele #wtfhappened
Texas Chainsaw Massacre II: The Sequel EVERYONE Misunderstood JoBlo Horror Originals 2025-09-25 | Released 12 years after the original, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre II shocked fans with its wild shift to horror-comedy, gnarly Tom Savini gore, and iconic new characters like Stretch and Chop Top. Once hated and misunderstood, Tobe Hooper’s chaotic sequel has grown into a cult classic that’s weirder, bloodier, and way more fun than you remember.Wanna support us and look good doing it? Get your JoBlo Merch right here!joblo-merch.creator-spring.comSUBSCRIBE for all the LATEST JoBlo Horror Originals Here: http://bit.ly/38TqIT1#texaschainsawmassacre2 #revisited #joblohorrororiginals #tobahooper #choptop
The Wicker Man Remake That Burned Itself Alive JoBlo Horror Originals 2025-09-24 | The original Wicker Man (1973) is one of the greatest folk horror films ever made. Its 2006 remake? One of the worst. Today, we look at how a haunting story of faith and pagan ritual was stripped of its depth and turned into a Nicolas Cage meme-fest. From casting decisions and script rewrites to the infamous bees and wasted performances, here’s how one of horror’s smartest films became one of cinema’s most infamous disasters.Wanna support us and look good doing it? Get your JoBlo Merch right here!joblo-merch.creator-spring.comSUBSCRIBE for all the LATEST JoBlo Horror Originals Here: http://bit.ly/38TqIT1#joblohorror #wickerman #nicolascage
Terrifier star Lauren LaVera On Her Favorite Halloween Costume JoBlo Horror Originals 2025-09-23 | #LaurenLaVera #terrifier #universalhorrornightsWanna support us and look good doing it? Get your JoBlo Merch right here!joblo-merch.creator-spring.comSUBSCRIBE for all the LATEST JoBlo Horror Originals Here: http://bit.ly/38TqIT1#joblohorror
WTF Happened To Battlefield Earth? JoBlo Horror Originals 2025-09-22 | Backed by the Church of Scientology, plagued by bad scripts, Dutch angles, and cheap effects, this $73 million passion project became the punchline of a generation. In this episode of WTF Happened to This Movie, we uncover the wild behind-the-scenes story, from Travolta’s personal investment to Quentin Tarantino turning down the director’s chair, and explore how this sci-fi epic became one of Hollywood’s greatest cautionary tales.SERIES SYNOPSIS: Hollywood has had its fair share of historically troubled productions. Whether it was casting changes, actor deaths, fired directors, in-production rewrites, constant delays, budget cuts or studio edits, these films had every intention to be a blockbuster but were beset with unforeseen disasters. Sometimes huge hits, sometimes box office bombs. Either way, we have to ask: WTF Happened To This Horror Movie?Wanna support us and look good doing it? Get your JoBlo Merch right here!joblo-merch.creator-spring.comSUBSCRIBE for all the LATEST JoBlo Horror Originals Here: http://bit.ly/38TqIT1#joblohorror #battlefieldearth #johntravolta #wtfhappened
WTF Happened to RoboCop? The Entire Franchise JoBlo Horror Originals 2025-09-21 | Compilation Video:Dead or alive, you’re coming with us, for the ultimate RoboCop franchise comp! In this JoBlo Horror Originals Sunday Comp, we take a look back at Paul Verhoeven’s 1987 classic, its sequels, the gritty reboot, two TV series, and even the kid-friendly cartoons. From ultra-violent satire to Saturday morning laser blasts, this is the complete WTF Happened to RoboCop experience.Wanna support us and look good doing it? Get your JoBlo Merch right here!joblo-merch.creator-spring.comSUBSCRIBE for all the LATEST JoBlo Horror Originals Here: http://bit.ly/38TqIT1#joblohorror #robocop #robocopfranchise #
WTF Happened To Predator? JoBlo Horror Originals 2025-09-19 | Before it became a genre-defining masterpiece, Predator was a script called Hunter that barely got noticed, until it landed at the right studio, with the right star, at the right time. From Arnold Schwarzenegger meeting the writers naked in a bathtub, to Jean-Claude Van Damme getting fired in a silly red suit, to Stan Winston swooping in to save the monster design, the making of Predator was pure Hollywood insanity.SERIES SYNOPSIS: Hollywood has had its fair share of historically troubled productions. Whether it was casting changes, actor deaths, fired directors, in-production rewrites, constant delays, budget cuts or studio edits, these films had every intention to be a blockbuster but were beset with unforeseen disasters. Sometimes huge hits, sometimes box office bombs. Either way, we have to ask: WTF Happened To This Horror Movie?Wanna support us and look good doing it? Get your JoBlo Merch right here!joblo-merch.creator-spring.comSUBSCRIBE for all the LATEST JoBlo Horror Originals Here: http://bit.ly/38TqIT1#joblohorror #predator #arnoldschwarzenegger #johnmctiernan
Billy Zane Looks Back At Demon Knight JoBlo Horror Originals 2025-09-18 | #billyzane #demonknightWanna support us and look good doing it? Get your JoBlo Merch right here!joblo-merch.creator-spring.comSUBSCRIBE for all the LATEST JoBlo Horror Originals Here: http://bit.ly/38TqIT1#joblohorror
Time Bomb: The Movie That Should Have Made Michael Biehn a Star JoBlo Horror Originals 2025-09-17 | Michael Biehn has given us iconic roles in Aliens, The Terminator, and The Abyss, but Time Bomb (1991) might be his most underrated performance. Directed by Avi Nesher, this forgotten MGM action-thriller mixes espionage, psychological horror, and sci-fi conspiracy with a stellar cast that includes Richard Jordan, Patsy Kensit, and Billy Blanks. In this episode of Black Sheep, we revisit this lost gem and break down why it deserves way more attention — from its intense training sequences to its twisted memory-implant plot that feels like The Bourne Identity by way of Total Recall.SERIES SYNOPSIS: THE BLACK SHEEP features different takes on horror films that the masses and/or critics didn't care for but that we found merit in. We defend horror movies that deserve more love! Wanna support us and look good doing it? Get your JoBlo Merch right here!joblo-merch.creator-spring.comSUBSCRIBE for all the LATEST JoBlo Horror Originals Here: http://bit.ly/38TqIT1#joblohorror #timebomb #michaelbiehn #90smovies
WTF Happened To Mortal Kombat: Annihilation? JoBlo Horror Originals 2025-09-15 | In 1995, Mortal Kombat was a box office hit and one of the best video game adaptations ever made. Its sequel, Mortal Kombat: Annihilation, promised bigger fights, better effects, and more characters, but what fans got was an unfinished, chaotic mess. With recast leads, an overstuffed script, rushed production, and special effects that weren’t even done at release, the sequel suffered a staggering 79% second-week box office drop and killed the franchise for two decades. In this episode of WTF Happened to This Movie, we revisit the disastrous production and find out how one of the most hyped sequels ever became one of cinema’s biggest fatalities!SERIES SYNOPSIS: Hollywood has had its fair share of historically troubled productions. Whether it was casting changes, actor deaths, fired directors, in-production rewrites, constant delays, budget cuts or studio edits, these films had every intention to be a blockbuster but were beset with unforeseen disasters. Sometimes huge hits, sometimes box office bombs. Either way, we have to ask: WTF Happened To This Horror Movie?Wanna support us and look good doing it? Get your JoBlo Merch right here!joblo-merch.creator-spring.comSUBSCRIBE for all the LATEST JoBlo Horror Originals Here: http://bit.ly/38TqIT1#joblohorror #mortalkombat #mkannihilation #wtfhappened #videogamemovies
WTF Happened To Hellboy: The Crooked Man? JoBlo Horror Originals 2025-09-12 | After Guillermo Del Toro’s vision of Hellboy 3 was scrapped and the 2019 reboot bombed, creator Mike Mignola finally took control of his own character with Hellboy: The Crooked Man. Stripping away the superhero trappings, the film promised a folk-horror spin set in 1950s Appalachia. With Jack Kesy stepping into the role, witches, demons, and backwoods terror filled the screen, but budget struggles, distribution woes, and a lukewarm reception left it cursed. In this episode of WTF Happened to This Movie, we dig into the troubled making, the misfires, and the horror roots that The Crooked Man tried to reclaim.SERIES SYNOPSIS: Hollywood has had its fair share of historically troubled productions. Whether it was casting changes, actor deaths, fired directors, in-production rewrites, constant delays, budget cuts or studio edits, these films had every intention to be a blockbuster but were beset with unforeseen disasters. Sometimes huge hits, sometimes box office bombs. Either way, we have to ask: WTF Happened To This Horror Movie?Wanna support us and look good doing it? Get your JoBlo Merch right here!joblo-merch.creator-spring.comSUBSCRIBE for all the LATEST JoBlo Horror Originals Here: http://bit.ly/38TqIT1#joblohorror #hellboy #thecrookedman
This Forgotten Clive Barker Movie Deserves More Love JoBlo Horror Originals 2025-09-10 | Clive Barker’s Lord of Illusions (1995) was a box office disappointment, but 30 years later it stands tall as one of his most fascinating and underrated works. Adapted from his short story The Last Illusion, the film brought Harry D’Amour (Scott Bakula) to the screen for the first and only time. With Famke Janssen, Kevin J. O’Connor, and Daniel Von Bargen as the terrifying cult leader Nix, Barker crafted a noir-infused supernatural horror that blends magic, illusion, and gore. In this episode of Test of Time, we revisit Barker’s final film as director to see if it’s an overlooked masterpiece or an illusion best forgotten.SERIES SYNOPSIS: Test Of Time is a series that takes a look back at some of the classics of our beloved genre and finds out whether or not they, you guessed it, stand the Test Of Time!Wanna support us and look good doing it? Get your JoBlo Merch right here!joblo-merch.creator-spring.comSUBSCRIBE for all the LATEST JoBlo Horror Originals Here: http://bit.ly/38TqIT1#joblohorror #lordofillusions #clivebarker #scottbakula #famkejanssen
Chains, Kink & Leather: Hellraiser Was Never Just About Horror JoBlo Horror Originals 2025-09-09 | Before Pinhead became a horror icon, Clive Barker pushed horror into uncharted territory, using his own dark desires as fuel. From underground S&M clubs to the tortured pleasures of the Cenobites, this is the wild, deeply personal story behind Hellraiser. Get ready for hooks, chains, and no safe words.Wanna support us and look good doing it? Get your JoBlo Merch right here!joblo-merch.creator-spring.comSUBSCRIBE for all the LATEST JoBlo Horror Originals Here: http://bit.ly/38TqIT1#joblohorror #sadomasochism #clivebarker #hellraiser #pinhead
WTF Happened To Boogeyman 2005? JoBlo Horror Originals 2025-09-08 | In 2005, Sam Raimi’s Ghost House Pictures delivered Boogeyman, a PG-13 supernatural chiller that terrified middle schoolers and baffled critics. With J-horror vibes, a script from future Supernatural creator Eric Kripke, and Barry Watson of Seventh Heaven fame, the movie opened strong at the box office but quickly lost steam. Critics tore it apart for lacking scares and originality, though it still spawned two direct-to-video sequels. In this episode of WTF Happened to This Horror Movie, we revisit the shadowy closet dweller that became one of the 2000s’ most divisive horror releases.SERIES SYNOPSIS: Hollywood has had its fair share of historically troubled productions. Whether it was casting changes, actor deaths, fired directors, in-production rewrites, constant delays, budget cuts or studio edits, these films had every intention to be a blockbuster but were beset with unforeseen disasters. Sometimes huge hits, sometimes box office bombs. Either way, we have to ask: WTF Happened To This Horror Movie?Wanna support us and look good doing it? Get your JoBlo Merch right here!joblo-merch.creator-spring.comSUBSCRIBE for all the LATEST JoBlo Horror Originals Here: http://bit.ly/38TqIT1#joblohorror #boogeyman #wtfhappened #samraimi
From Viral Hit to Controversial Sequels: The Blair Witch Franchise Explained JoBlo Horror Originals 2025-09-07 | Compilation Video:In 1999, The Blair Witch Project terrified audiences and changed horror forever, sparking the found footage craze and a wave of imitators. But where do its sequels fit in? Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2 abandoned the format entirely and became a studio-interference nightmare, while 2016’s Blair Witch tried to bring the franchise back to its roots in secret. In this JoBlo Horror Originals Summer Comp, we revisit all three films to see which ones still cast a spell, and which ones got lost in the woods.Wanna support us and look good doing it? Get your JoBlo Merch right here!joblo-merch.creator-spring.comSUBSCRIBE for all the LATEST JoBlo Horror Originals Here: http://bit.ly/38TqIT1#joblohorror #blairwitch #blairwitchproject #foundfootage
WTF Happened To The Toxic Avenger? JoBlo Horror Originals 2025-09-05 | What started as a joke called Health Club Horror turned into Troma’s most iconic film, The Toxic Avenger. With a budget under $500,000, a cast of unknowns, and wild, practical gore effects, the movie almost never saw a theater screen. Yet it became a cult juggernaut, spawning sequels, comics, a musical, and even a Saturday morning cartoon. In this episode of WTF Happened to This Movie, we dive into the trashy, gory, hilarious origins of Toxie and how he built Troma Entertainment into the longest-running independent studio in the world.SERIES SYNOPSIS: Hollywood has had its fair share of historically troubled productions. Whether it was casting changes, actor deaths, fired directors, in-production rewrites, constant delays, budget cuts or studio edits, these films had every intention to be a blockbuster but were beset with unforeseen disasters. Sometimes huge hits, sometimes box office bombs. Either way, we have to ask: WTF Happened To This Horror Movie?Wanna support us and look good doing it? Get your JoBlo Merch right here!joblo-merch.creator-spring.comSUBSCRIBE for all the LATEST JoBlo Horror Originals Here: http://bit.ly/38TqIT1#joblohorror #toxicavenger #troma #lloydkaufman #cultclassics
The Scene That Puts Near Dark Above The Lost Boys JoBlo Horror Originals 2025-09-04 | While The Lost Boys may have stolen the spotlight in 1987, Kathryn Bigelow’s Near Dark delivered one of the most unforgettable sequences in vampire cinema: the 12-minute bar massacre. With Lance Henriksen, Jenette Goldstein, and Bill Paxton firing on all cylinders, this scene blends western grit with horror brutality. From spur-throat slashes to cold-blooded executions, it’s a showcase of vampire menace and Bill Paxton’s unhinged brilliance as Severen. In this episode of Killer Scene, we break down why this moment is still one of horror’s finest, and why Near Dark deserves far more loveSERIES SYNOPSIS: Scene breakdown looks at your favorite genre films, from the bid to the cult classic, and breaks down the one scene that we believe to be the defining moment.Wanna support us and look good doing it? Get your JoBlo Merch right here!joblo-merch.creator-spring.comSUBSCRIBE for all the LATEST JoBlo Horror Originals Here: http://bit.ly/38TqIT1#joblohorror #neardark #killer scene #billpaxton #vampiremoviess
Id Buy That for a Happy Meal! How RoboCop Went Cartoon JoBlo Horror Originals 2025-09-03 | RoboCop might be one of the most hardcore, satirical R-rated movies of the ’80s, but that didn’t stop studios from trying to turn it into a kids franchise...twice. First came the Marvel-produced RoboCop cartoon in 1988, then the infamous RoboCop: Alpha Commando in the ’90s. From toned-down laser fights and recycled villains to 40 episodes of go-go-gadget RoboCop, this is the bizarre story of how one of cinema’s bloodiest heroes became Saturday morning “fun” for kids.Wanna support us and look good doing it? Get your JoBlo Merch right here!joblo-merch.creator-spring.comSUBSCRIBE for all the LATEST JoBlo Horror Originals Here: http://bit.ly/38TqIT1#joblohorror #robocop #cartoons #saturdaymorningcartoons #80scartoons #90scartoons
WTF Happened To The Lords Of Salem? JoBlo Horror Originals 2025-09-01 | Rob Zombie left behind rednecks and slashers to make his most surreal, atmospheric, and polarizing film: The Lords of Salem. Released in 2012, it’s a trippy witch-horror fever dream that divided critics and fans alike. From behind-the-scenes struggles and major script changes to Sheri Moon Zombie’s leading role and the film’s cult reputation, we break down how this bizarre modern witch tale went from festival darling to one of Zombie’s most misunderstood films.SERIES SYNOPSIS: Hollywood has had its fair share of historically troubled productions. Whether it was casting changes, actor deaths, fired directors, in-production rewrites, constant delays, budget cuts or studio edits, these films had every intention to be a blockbuster but were beset with unforeseen disasters. Sometimes huge hits, sometimes box office bombs. Either way, we have to ask: WTF Happened To This Horror Movie?Wanna support us and look good doing it? Get your JoBlo Merch right here!joblo-merch.creator-spring.comSUBSCRIBE for all the LATEST JoBlo Horror Originals Here: http://bit.ly/38TqIT1#joblohorror #lordsofsalem #robzombie
When Roland Emmerich Ruled Summer Blockbusters JoBlo Horror Originals 2025-08-31 | Compilation Video:Today, we’re going big — Roland Emmerich big. We’re talking Independence Day, Godzilla ’98, and 2012, three massive blockbusters that defined Emmerich’s reign as the king of cinematic destruction. Aliens, kaiju, and global annihilation: no one does chaos on screen quite like him.Wanna support us and look good doing it? Get your JoBlo Merch right here!joblo-merch.creator-spring.comSUBSCRIBE for all the LATEST JoBlo Horror Originals Here: http://bit.ly/38TqIT1#joblohorror #rolandemmerich #independenceday #godzilla98 #2012movie
The Hottest Gals in the Halloween Franchise JoBlo Horror Originals 2025-08-29 | From babysitters to final girls, the Halloween franchise has always been defined by its women. Some fell victim to Michael Myers’ wrath, while others stood tall and fought back — from Jamie Lee Curtis’ iconic Laurie Strode to underrated heroines like Kara Strode and Vicky. In this breakdown, we celebrate the hottest, strongest, and most unforgettable women of the Halloween seriesWanna support us and look good doing it? Get your JoBlo Merch right here!joblo-merch.creator-spring.comSUBSCRIBE for all the LATEST JoBlo Horror Originals Here: http://bit.ly/38TqIT1#joblohorror #halloweenmovies #lauriestrode #jamieleecurtis #horroricons #finalgirls #michaelmyers
Graveyard Shift: The King Adaptation Nobody Talks About JoBlo Horror Originals 2025-08-28 | Stephen King adaptations never really stop, and Graveyard Shift proves even the smallest of his stories can get the big-screen treatment. Based on King’s 17-page short story first published in Cavalier (1970) and later collected in Night Shift (1978), this 1990 film attempted to stretch a simple tale of rats in a Maine mill into a feature-length creature flick. It’s celebrating its 35th anniversary in 2025 — but how did this all happen, and why is it remembered today?SERIES SYNOPSIS: Joblo Horror Originals goes beyond looking at the behind-the-scenes of horror movies and instead take a deep dive into what book or story the movie was adapted from. Heavy hitters and films that you didn't know were based on stories alike will be compared, contrasted, and dissected to find out what's different, what's the same, and which one is better. Join us as we find out What Happened to this Adaptation?Wanna support us and look good doing it? Get your JoBlo Merch right here!joblo-merch.creator-spring.comSUBSCRIBE for all the LATEST JoBlo Horror Originals Here: http://bit.ly/38TqIT1#joblohorror #graveyardshift #stephenking
WTF Happened To Get Out? JoBlo Horror Originals 2025-08-27 | In 2017, Jordan Peele went from comedy genius to horror auteur overnight. Get Out wasn’t just a hit, it became a cultural lightning bolt. But how the hell did this socially charged horror film even get made, and why did it strike such a chord with audiences around the world?”SERIES SYNOPSIS: Hollywood has had its fair share of historically troubled productions. Whether it was casting changes, actor deaths, fired directors, in-production rewrites, constant delays, budget cuts or studio edits, these films had every intention to be a blockbuster but were beset with unforeseen disasters. Sometimes huge hits, sometimes box office bombs. Either way, we have to ask: WTF Happened To This Horror Movie?Wanna support us and look good doing it? Get your JoBlo Merch right here!joblo-merch.creator-spring.comSUBSCRIBE for all the LATEST JoBlo Horror Originals Here: http://bit.ly/38TqIT1#joblohorror #getout #jordanpeele
WTF Happened To Piranha 3D? JoBlo Horror Originals 2025-08-25 | With lawsuits, 80,000 gallons of fake blood, and Jerry O’Connell’s infamous “method acting,” Piranha 3D should have been a disaster. Instead, Alexandre Aja turned it into one of the wildest horror comedies of the 2010s, a gory, sex-drenched, unapologetic throwback to Evil Dead–style chaos. In this episode, we dive into how the movie overcame troubled production, angry lawsuits, and bad CGI to become an insane cult favorite.SERIES SYNOPSIS: Hollywood has had its fair share of historically troubled productions. Whether it was casting changes, actor deaths, fired directors, in-production rewrites, constant delays, budget cuts or studio edits, these films had every intention to be a blockbuster but were beset with unforeseen disasters. Sometimes huge hits, sometimes box office bombs. Either way, we have to ask: WTF Happened To This Horror Movie?Wanna support us and look good doing it? Get your JoBlo Merch right here!joblo-merch.creator-spring.comSUBSCRIBE for all the LATEST JoBlo Horror Originals Here: http://bit.ly/38TqIT1#joblohorror #piranha3d #alexandreaja
Beyond JAWS: The Best Aquatic Horror Movies JoBlo Horror Originals 2025-08-24 | Compilation Video:Jaws Franchise Comp: youtu.be/5ZVhMRb8HL4JAWS isn’t the only aquatic terror worth watching. Today, we spotlight three cult favorites that prove the ocean is never safe: Deep Blue Sea, The Shallows, and Orca. From genetically engineered super-sharks to survival thrillers and vengeful killer whales, these movies deliver the ultimate aquatic horror triple feature.Wanna support us and look good doing it? Get your JoBlo Merch right here!joblo-merch.creator-spring.comSUBSCRIBE for all the LATEST JoBlo Horror Originals Here: http://bit.ly/38TqIT1#joblohorror #sharkmovies #deepbluesea #theshallows #orca
WTF Happened To The Ring? JoBlo Horror Originals 2025-08-22 | Gore Verbinski’s remake of Hideo Nakata’s Ringu turned a Japanese cult hit into a Hollywood sensation, making Naomi Watts a star and igniting the J-horror craze. From casting shakeups and scrapped Chris Cooper subplots to VHS marketing stunts and a surprise box office explosion, we’re diving down the well to uncover the eerie story of The Ring and how it became one of the most influential horror movies of its era!SERIES SYNOPSIS: Hollywood has had its fair share of historically troubled productions. Whether it was casting changes, actor deaths, fired directors, in-production rewrites, constant delays, budget cuts or studio edits, these films had every intention to be a blockbuster but were beset with unforeseen disasters. Sometimes huge hits, sometimes box office bombs. Either way, we have to ask: WTF Happened To This Horror Movie?Wanna support us and look good doing it? Get your JoBlo Merch right here!joblo-merch.creator-spring.comSUBSCRIBE for all the LATEST JoBlo Horror Originals Here: http://bit.ly/38TqIT1#joblohorror #thering #ringu #naomiwatts #goreverbinski
Cartoons Based on R-Rated Movies: The Weird Case of Toxic Crusaders JoBlo Horror Originals 2025-08-21 | Before it was action figures, comics, and Saturday morning fun, The Toxic Avenger was a violent, offensive cult film from Troma Studios. So how in the world did it transform into Toxic Crusaders, a 1991 cartoon for kids? In this episode, we explore how Lloyd Kaufman’s radioactive hero went from R-rated splatter to toy shelves, complete with aliens, action figures, and even video games. It’s one of the strangest pop culture pivots ever made, and it still has a cult following today!Wanna support us and look good doing it? Get your JoBlo Merch right here!joblo-merch.creator-spring.comSUBSCRIBE for all the LATEST JoBlo Horror Originals Here: http://bit.ly/38TqIT1#joblohorror #toxiccrusaders #toxicavenger #troma #90scartoon
How Channel Zero Turned Grief Into True Terror JoBlo Horror Originals 2025-08-20 | In this episode of TV Horror, we dive into Channel Zero: No-End House, a chilling and emotionally devastating story about memory, grief, and what we’re willing to sacrifice to keep the past alive. Forget jump scares—this is horror that hurts in the best way.SERIES SYNOPSIS: Horror TV Shows We Miss takes nostalgic look back the genre series that marked us while growing up and that helped shape our love of horror today.Wanna support us and look good doing it? Get your JoBlo Merch right here!joblo-merch.creator-spring.comSUBSCRIBE for all the LATEST JoBlo Horror Originals Here: http://bit.ly/38TqIT1#joblohorror #channelzero #noendhouse #tvhorror #hauntedhouse
WTF Happened To Volcano? JoBlo Horror Originals 2025-08-18 | In 1997, Hollywood gave us two volcano disaster movies, Dante’s Peak and Volcano. While Pierce Brosnan’s small-town thriller had the edge in realism, Tommy Lee Jones’ Volcano delivered urban chaos with lava flowing through Los Angeles. In this episode of WTF Happened to This Movie, we dig into the making of Volcano, its wild production, the critical reception, and how it ended up living in the shadow of its fiery competitor.SERIES SYNOPSIS: Hollywood has had its fair share of historically troubled productions. Whether it was casting changes, actor deaths, fired directors, in-production rewrites, constant delays, budget cuts or studio edits, these films had every intention to be a blockbuster but were beset with unforeseen disasters. Sometimes huge hits, sometimes box office bombs. Either way, we have to ask: WTF Happened To This Horror Movie?Wanna support us and look good doing it? Get your JoBlo Merch right here!joblo-merch.creator-spring.comSUBSCRIBE for all the LATEST JoBlo Horror Originals Here: http://bit.ly/38TqIT1#joblohorror #disastermovies #90smovies #tommyleejones
3 Cult Wes Craven Horrors You Can’t Miss! JoBlo Horror Originals 2025-08-17 | Compilation Video:In honor of the late, great Wes Craven’s birthday month, we’re celebrating the Master of Horror with a killer triple-feature compilation! From the wild electricity of Shocker, to the bizarre and bloody Deadly Friend, and the twisted terror of The People Under the Stairs, Craven’s legacy proves he was always ahead of the curve.Wanna support us and look good doing it? Get your JoBlo Merch right here!joblo-merch.creator-spring.comSUBSCRIBE for all the LATEST JoBlo Horror Originals Here: http://bit.ly/38TqIT1#wescraven #horror #joblohorror #shocker #deadlyfriend #peopleunderthestairs
WTF Happened To Demolition Man? JoBlo Horror Originals 2025-08-15 | From Steven Seagal vs. Jean-Claude Van Damme almost taking the lead roles, to endless rewrites, wild casting changes, and real-life ego clashes, this 1993 sci-fi action comedy somehow survived production chaos to become one of the most entertaining and eerily prophetic movies of the 90s. SERIES SYNOPSIS: Hollywood has had its fair share of historically troubled productions. Whether it was casting changes, actor deaths, fired directors, in-production rewrites, constant delays, budget cuts or studio edits, these films had every intention to be a blockbuster but were beset with unforeseen disasters. Sometimes huge hits, sometimes box office bombs. Either way, we have to ask: WTF Happened To This Horror Movie?Wanna support us and look good doing it? Get your JoBlo Merch right here!joblo-merch.creator-spring.comSUBSCRIBE for all the LATEST JoBlo Horror Originals Here: http://bit.ly/38TqIT1#joblohorror #demolitionman #stallone #wesleysnipes #sandrabullock
Why Hellbound: Hellraiser 2 is the Best in the Franchise JoBlo Horror Originals 2025-08-14 | The original Hellraiser broke taboos, but Hellbound: Hellraiser II took us deeper into the labyrinth—literally and thematically. With more gore, more Cenobites, and a full dive into Barker's twisted mythos, this sequel isn't just good, it's the franchise's high point. In this video, we break down why Hellbound is the rare horror sequel that dares to go bigger, weirder, and bloodier without losing its soul. Come for the skinless men, stay for the existential dread!Wanna support us and look good doing it? Get your JoBlo Merch right here!joblo-merch.creator-spring.comSUBSCRIBE for all the LATEST JoBlo Horror Originals Here: http://bit.ly/38TqIT1#joblohorror #hellbound #hellraiser #clivebarker
How John Carpenter’s Vampires Became His Last Cult Classic JoBlo Horror Originals 2025-08-13 | From abandoned scripts and Dolph Lundgren leads to a radically rewritten adaptation and an MPAA-battling Carpenter at the helm, this 1998 film is a wild one. On this episode of WTF Adaptation, we dive into how Vampires changed from page to screen, what John Steakley’s original novel Vampire$ was really about, and why this may just be Carpenter’s last cult classic.SERIES SYNOPSIS: Joblo Horror Originals goes beyond looking at the behind-the-scenes of horror movies and instead take a deep dive into what book or story the movie was adapted from. Heavy hitters and films that you didn't know were based on stories alike will be compared, contrasted, and dissected to find out what's different, what's the same, and which one is better. Join us as we find out What Happened to this Adaptation?Wanna support us and look good doing it? Get your JoBlo Merch right here!joblo-merch.creator-spring.comSUBSCRIBE for all the LATEST JoBlo Horror Originals Here: http://bit.ly/38TqIT1#joblohorror #johncarpenter #vampires #jameswoods
WTF Happened To Dante’s Peak? JoBlo Horror Originals 2025-08-11 | Before Armageddon turned science into a joke, Dante’s Peak gave us one of the most realistic and thrilling disaster films of the ’90s. Packed with jaw-dropping practical effects, Pierce Brosnan's charm, Linda Hamilton's grit, and a volcano that refuses to play nice, it went head-to-head with Volcano in Hollywood’s “lava war.” Let’s look back at the making of this underrated eruption of a movie.SERIES SYNOPSIS: Hollywood has had its fair share of historically troubled productions. Whether it was casting changes, actor deaths, fired directors, in-production rewrites, constant delays, budget cuts or studio edits, these films had every intention to be a blockbuster but were beset with unforeseen disasters. Sometimes huge hits, sometimes box office bombs. Either way, we have to ask: WTF Happened To This Horror Movie?Wanna support us and look good doing it? Get your JoBlo Merch right here!joblo-merch.creator-spring.comSUBSCRIBE for all the LATEST JoBlo Horror Originals Here: http://bit.ly/38TqIT1#joblohorror #dantespeak #piercebrosnan #lindahamilton #disastermovies
WTF Happened To Brightburn? JoBlo Horror Originals 2025-08-08 | Before James Gunn took over the DC Universe, he helped bring us one of the most brutal and twisted superhero horror movies in recent memory, Brightburn. With eye-shattering kills, R-rated carnage, and a chilling twist on the Superman mythos, this sleeper hit reimagined the origin story of a superhero as a full-blown nightmare. So what happened? And why didn’t it get the sequel it teased? Let’s dive into the dark side of capes and powers.SERIES SYNOPSIS: Hollywood has had its fair share of historically troubled productions. Whether it was casting changes, actor deaths, fired directors, in-production rewrites, constant delays, budget cuts or studio edits, these films had every intention to be a blockbuster but were beset with unforeseen disasters. Sometimes huge hits, sometimes box office bombs. Either way, we have to ask: WTF Happened To This Horror Movie?Wanna support us and look good doing it? Get your JoBlo Merch right here!joblo-merch.creator-spring.comSUBSCRIBE for all the LATEST JoBlo Horror Originals Here: http://bit.ly/38TqIT1#joblohorror #brightburn #jamesgunn #jamesgunnsuperman
The JAWS Ripoff That Universal Banned In America JoBlo Horror Originals 2025-08-06 | Before Cruel Jaws and Sharknado, there was The Last Shark, an Italian knockoff so blatant it got banned from U.S. theaters. Today, we dive into the wild history of 1981’s infamous Jaws clone starring Vic Morrow, its shameless plagiarism, exploding sharks, and why it deserves its cult status today.SERIES SYNOPSIS: THE BLACK SHEEP features different takes on horror films that the masses and/or critics didn't care for but that we found merit in. We defend horror movies that deserve more love! Wanna support us and look good doing it? Get your JoBlo Merch right here!joblo-merch.creator-spring.comSUBSCRIBE for all the LATEST JoBlo Horror Originals Here: http://bit.ly/38TqIT1#joblohorror #thelastshark #greatwhite1981 #jawsripoff
WTF Happened To The Devil’s Rejects? JoBlo Horror Originals 2025-08-04 | In 2005, Rob Zombie dropped The Devil’s Rejects, a violent, grindhouse-inspired horror sequel that shocked audiences and redefined his career. But how did this follow-up to House of 1000 Corpses turn a band of sadistic killers into cult antiheroes?SERIES SYNOPSIS: Hollywood has had its fair share of historically troubled productions. Whether it was casting changes, actor deaths, fired directors, in-production rewrites, constant delays, budget cuts or studio edits, these films had every intention to be a blockbuster but were beset with unforeseen disasters. Sometimes huge hits, sometimes box office bombs. Either way, we have to ask: WTF Happened To This Horror Movie?Wanna support us and look good doing it? Get your JoBlo Merch right here!joblo-merch.creator-spring.comSUBSCRIBE for all the LATEST JoBlo Horror Originals Here: http://bit.ly/38TqIT1#joblohorror #thedevilsrejects #wtfhappened #robzombie
