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REVIEW — The Town That Takes (2026)

REVIEW — The Town That Takes (2026)

Celia PayneJuly 11, 2026July 7, 202603 mins

Inspired by the legend of CROATOAN.

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📰 Celia Payne | Horror Journalist
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🌳🪓 Trees have never looked so terrifying. If you'

🌳🪓 Trees have never looked so terrifying.

If you're looking for an indie horror anthology filled with practical effects, clever tree-themed humor, and enough bloodshed to satisfy any slasher fan, @thearbordaymovie deserves a spot on your watchlist.

I also had the opportunity to interview filmmaker @callmemrjayne a while back and learn more about bringing The Arborist — and this twisted anthology — to life. Be sure to check that out on YouTube (and read my full review on LetsTalkTerror.com)!

Have you seen ARBOR DAY: THE ROOT OF EVIL yet? Let me know your favorite segment below! 🌲🩸

@bigdamnfilms
#ArborDayTheRootOfEvil #IndieHorror #HorrorMovies #HorrorCommunity #LetsTalkTerror

🌲 Some legends refuse to stay buried. 🌲 THE TOWN

🌲 Some legends refuse to stay buried. 🌲

THE TOWN THAT TAKES blends the mystery of the Lost Colony of Roanoke with supernatural horror, following a desperate father racing to save his son from an ancient curse. With tense police investigations, eerie folk horror, and a finale packed with blood, sacrifice, and suspense, this is a solid mystery that kept me guessing.

📖 Read my full review now on LetsTalkTerror.com!
🕯️ Follow @thetownthattakes or visit https://thetownthattakes.com/ for more.
🍿 Now playing in select theaters.

#TheTownThatTakes #FolkHorror #MysteryThriller #IndieHorror #Croatoan

That's a lot of blood 🩸🐟️ 🩸 #Pirahna3D #HorrorTri

That's a lot of blood 🩸🐟️ 🩸

#Pirahna3D #HorrorTrivia

☢️ The monsters aren't always lurking outside... s

☢️ The monsters aren't always lurking outside... sometimes they're the ones in charge.

ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE APOCALYPSE is a tense, emotional Portuguese short that swaps jump scares for paranoia, impossible choices, and the lingering fear of life under a totalitarian regime after nuclear war.

With phenomenal tension, heartfelt performances, and an ending that packs a punch, this is proof that some of the best horror comes from people—not monsters.

📖 Read my full review now on LetsTalkTerror.com!
💀 Follow @amp_cinapse and @tiagojpimentel for more.

#OnceUponATimeInTheApocalypse #ShortFilm #PsychologicalHorror #PostApocalyptic #IndieHorror

One of the most quotable slashers of all time 💯

One of the most quotable slashers of all time 💯

#SleepawayCamp #Slasher #MovieQuote #HorrorMovie

NEW article on LetsTalkTerror.com! 🖤 Ever wondere

NEW article on LetsTalkTerror.com! 🖤

Ever wondered what separates a slasher from a folk horror film? Or why some people swear by found footage while others love supernatural scares?

"Horror Subgenres Explained" is now live on my Horror Guides & Resources page, breaking down some of the genre's biggest subgenres, their defining characteristics, and great starter films for each.

Whether you're new to horror or a lifelong fan looking to branch out, this guide is for you. 👻

What's your favorite horror subgenre? Let me know in the comments! 🎃👇

#LetsTalkTerror #HorrorCommunity #HorrorMovies #HorrorFans #HorrorGuide

🍳🔪 What happens when internet trad-wife culture co

🍳🔪 What happens when internet trad-wife culture collides with horror and satire?

I sat down with @davebekerman and @magicmilzz to discuss their Panic Fest short film TRAD, a horror-comedy that tackles modern online culture with equal parts laughs and discomfort.

We talk about the inspiration behind the film, balancing controversial topics with comedy, audience reactions at Panic Fest, and Homemaker Mary's hilarious internet presence -- continuing even after its festival run. Follow along for the ride!

🎧 Full interview available now on YouTube: bit.ly/LTTyoutube
Follow @davebekerman, @magicmilzz, @tradmovie, and @homemakermary for more.

@andrewperez3d @davidstanbra @bigstevemoulton @maryoneil @narasaki9
@jillkathryn @mattjblake @soffcore @keithcourage @sighmirai @hysteriafilmfestival
#TradMovie #PanicFest2026 #HorrorComedy #IndieHorror #PanicFest

A missing girl. A remote cabin. A charismatic lead

A missing girl. A remote cabin. A charismatic leader who seems too good to be true. 🌻📖

WHERE LOST GIRLS GO is a gripping story of grief, belonging, and the terrifying power of manipulation. Kody Keplinger crafts a tense, emotional journey that had me rooting for Caela from page one and anxiously turning pages until the very end.

💐Read my full review on LetsTalkTerror.com

#WhereLostGirlsGo #BookReview #HorrorBooks #ThrillerBooks #LetsTalkTerror

Steve McQueen is a Scream King in 1958's The Blob

Steve McQueen is a Scream King in 1958's The Blob

#TheBlob #50sHorror #HorrorRemake

The 80s Blob practical effects are WILD 🫣 I watc

The 80s Blob practical effects are WILD 🫣

I watched The Blob from 1988 and now I need to own a physical copy -- STAT!

#TheBlob #80sHorror #PracticalEffects #MovieReview #HorrorMovie

Boom! Bang! Blood! 🎇🩸 Celebrate the 4th with firew

Boom! Bang! Blood! 🎇🩸 Celebrate the 4th with fireworks and frights on LetsTalkTerror.com!

#FourthOfJuly #SummerHorror #IndependenceDay #July4th #LetsTalkTerror

What if the true story of Salem is scarier than th

What if the true story of Salem is scarier than the myths? 🧙‍♀️

I sat down with filmmaker and horror historian @elliotpass76 to discuss his upcoming film THREE WITCHES, a project over 13 years in the making that aims to be one of the most historically accurate portrayals of the Salem Witch Trials ever created.

We talk horror history, folklore, filmmaking, and why the real events of 1692 continue to haunt us today.

🎧 Full interview available now on YouTube! bit.ly/LTTyoutube
🔥 Follow @elliotpass76 on Instagram for more.

#ThreeWitches #SalemWitchTrials #SupportIndieHorror #HistoricalHorror #IndieFilm

🎶Repost from @the__headliner🎶 We stan an indie ho

🎶Repost from @the__headliner🎶

We stan an indie horror filmmaker -- and we help when needed! THE HEADLINER is a much-anticipated campy music video-style slasher short currently crowdfunding on Kickstarter. Teen filmmaker Somto Umelo wishes to blend his love for rock 'n roll and 80s slashers with a story we can all relate to (including original music!)

Crowdfunding ends July 17th, so hurry on over to the campaign page and help this aspiring filmmaker fund this short!

🔪Follow @the__headliner for more 🩸

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/theheadliner/the-headliner-a-rock-n-roll-slasher-short-film

#SupportIndieHorror #Kickstarter #Crowdfunding #HorrorShort #Slasher

Your newest childhood figure sent out to scare: PI

Your newest childhood figure sent out to scare: PINOCCHIO UNSTRUNG 😱

This British Indie Slasher is set to release July 24th. Stay tuned for some splintered, gory kills and a puppet who just wants to be a REAL boy... even if he has to kill to be one. 🦗🩸

@haroldpixelscenemedia
#PinocchioUnstrung #IndieHorror #NewRelease #TrailerReact

Comment below if you've ever been to summer camp -

Comment below if you've ever been to summer camp -- I have (twice!) 🏕️

#SleepawayCamp #HorrorTrivia

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Instagram post 18083982935345664

Summer may be heating up, but so is the horror! ☀️

Summer may be heating up, but so is the horror! ☀️🔪

I sat down with Courtney from @jauntyhauntspod to talk all things summertime horror, from classic camp slashers and lakeside terrors to the rise of Summerween and whether Halloween has started creeping a little too far into the calendar.

Do summer scares hit differently than fall horror? Are ghost-shaped pool floats adorable or cringe? Have you called out for Elmer? 👀

🎧 Watch the full conversation now on YouTube!
bit.ly/LTTyoutube

#SummertimeHorror #Summerween #CampSlasher #HorrorMovies #JauntyHaunts

The step-daddies out there need love too 👨‍🍼 #Th

The step-daddies out there need love too 👨‍🍼

#TheStepfather #FathersDay

This quote gets me every time 🤣 #TexasChainsaw3D

This quote gets me every time 🤣

#TexasChainsaw3D #TexasChainsawMassacre

Catch The Dogman Triangle during @terrorfilms and

Catch The Dogman Triangle during @terrorfilms and @small_town_monsters’ “Terrifying Tuesdays,” streaming this Tuesday on Amazon, Tubi, Vudu, and more! 👁️🌲🐺

#TerrifyingTuesdays #SmallTownMonsters #TerrorFilms #CryptidHorror #LetsTalkTerror

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