Class Horror Cast

In this episode of ClassHorrorCast, we dive deep into Together (2025) - one of the most unsettling relationship horror films of the year.

From its visceral practical effects and shocking moments of gore to its suffocating atmosphere and uncomfortable intimacy, we break down the scenes that hit hardest and why they work.

This is a full spoiler discussion. But beyond the body horror, Together asks a more disturbing question: what does it really mean to spend your life with someone?

At what point does partnership become possession? When does “us” begin to erase “me”? We explore the film’s central themes of identity, co-dependence, emotional fusion, and the fear of losing yourself inside a relationship.

Is this a love story twisted into horror or was it always horror to begin with?

We also dig into behind-the-scenes trivia, the creative choices behind the film’s effects, and whether Together ultimately succeeds in what it sets out to do.

Join us as we unpack one of 2025’s most uncomfortable cinematic experiences.

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Legendary director Renny Harlin joins us to talk all things The Strangers: Chapter 3, the brutal conclusion to his ambitious new trilogy.

We dig into the film’s striking, almost poetic cinematography, the creative gamble of remaking and expanding one of horror’s most uncompromising IPs, and the bold choices that led to a truly shocking trilogy ending.

Renny also opens up about the massive 3+ hour re-edit cut of the films, how the trilogy was designed to function as one long nightmare, and whether there’s still more blood left to spill in The Strangers universe.

A fascinating, candid conversation about fear, franchise storytelling, and pushing modern horror further into the dark.

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After the unexpected success of Silent Hill (2006), a sequel felt inevitable, but the road to Silent Hill: Revelation was anything but straightforward.

In this episode of ClassHorrorCast, we revisit Silent Hill: Revelation and dig into the original plans for a very different sequel, the unfortunate circumstances that derailed them, and how multiple ideas were ultimately stitched together to bring the film we got to life.

We explore how the movie pulls from Silent Hill 3 while also reshaping and retconning elements of the first film - changes that proved controversial with longtime fans of both the games and the 2006 adaptation.

We break down the film’s heavy use of CGI and 3D, looking at it as a product of its time and how those choices often overshadow some genuinely strong practical effects and creature work happening beneath the digital layers.

From its shift toward a more action-driven approach to its reworking of lore, characters, and tone, we talk about what didn’t land and what might have worked better with a different creative focus. But Revelation isn’t without its strengths. We highlight the creatures, locations, and visual ideas that do feel authentically Silent Hill, and discuss the moments where the film briefly reconnects with the atmosphere and imagery that made the series so powerful in the first place.

Beneath the noise, the spectacle, and the missteps, there’s the framework of a solid little horror sequel trying to break through.

Silent Hill: Revelation may never capture the slow, oppressive dread of its source material, but it remains a fascinating case study in adaptation, expectation, and how easily atmosphere can be lost in the pursuit of scale.

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Few video game adaptations truly understand the source material — Silent Hill (2006) is one of the rare exceptions.

This week on ClassHorrorCast, we descend into the fog to explore why Christophe Gans’ Silent Hill has not only endured, but evolved into the gold standard for video game horror adaptations.

We break down the film’s deep lore, hidden meanings, and symbolic imagery, unpacking how the movie translates the unsettling psychology and atmosphere of the games to the big screen.

We dig into the film’s pre-production, the writing process, and the major creative choices that reshaped the games’ narrative for cinema including what was changed, what was preserved, and why those decisions ultimately worked.

From its commitment to practical effects and creature design to its oppressive soundscape and world-building, we examine how Silent Hill achieved an authenticity most adaptations never attempt. Finally, we discuss why the film has aged so well, how its reputation has grown over time, and why it continues to be cited as the strongest argument for the greatest video game adaptation of all time.

Turn up the volume. The siren is calling.

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In this episode, we look ahead to 2026 and break down the upcoming horror movies we’re most excited about - a stacked year that’s shaping up to be one of the most interesting for the genre in a long time.

We talk about the projects that have us counting the days, including Hokum, Resident Evil (2026), Return to Silent Hill, Primate, Lee Cronin’s take on The Mummy, Kate Dolan’s Soulm8te, Robert Eggers’ Werwulf, and plenty more films that promise to push horror in bold, strange, and exciting directions.

Rather than deep spoilers, we focus on why these movies matter - the filmmakers behind them, the concepts that grabbed our attention, and what each project could bring to the genre if it sticks the landing.

From big studio reboots and iconic IP to risky originals and auteur-driven horror, 2026 looks like a year built for horror fans.

If you love speculating, setting expectations way too high, and planning your future cinema trips months in advance, this episode is for you.

Strap in!! horror’s future is looking very, very good.

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