In this episode of Horror Junkies, Mike, Pat, and Dylan return from a short break and dive straight into the icy, grief-soaked nightmare of Anything for Jackson, the Shudder original that turns possession horror completely inside out. What begins as a quiet story about mourning grandparents quickly spirals into an occult kidnapping, a reverse exorcism, and one of the most unsettling home invasions in modern horror.

We break down how the film subverts traditional demon movie tropes, why its intimate suburban setting makes the terror hit even harder, and how its exploration of grief, obsession, and desperation elevates it beyond standard possession fare. From its shocking practical horror moments to its bleak emotional core, we unpack what makes this film linger long after the credits roll. Is Anything for Jackson an underrated gem in the Shudder catalog, or one of the boldest occult horror films of the past decade?

Expect deep dives into its themes of loss and control, raw reactions to those scenes, and the kind of chaotic side tangents only Horror Junkies can deliver.

🎥 Anything for Jackson is now streaming on Shudder. Just remember… some rituals should never be reversed.

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In this episode of Horror Junkies, Mike, Pat, and Dylan wander into the eerie landscape of The Long Walk (2025), Francis Lawrence’s haunting adaptation of Stephen King’s dystopian nightmare. From the brutal simplicity of its premise, 50 boys, one road, and no stopping, to its meditations on death, endurance, and the human will to survive, we break down everything that makes this tale a chilling addition to King’s cinematic legacy.

We dig into the film’s unsettling atmosphere, the way it balances character-driven tension with relentless dread, and how it compares to both King’s original story and other survival horror classics. Is The Long Walk destined to be remembered as one of the most faithful and disturbing King adaptations, or does its slow march lose momentum along the way? Expect raw reactions, deep dives into its themes of mortality and control, and plenty of grim side tangents only Horror Junkies can deliver.

🎥 The Long Walk is now playing in theaters. Step carefully, once the walk begins, there’s no turning back.

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In this episode of Horror Junkies, Mike sits down with USA Today bestselling author Kosoko Jackson to discuss his chilling new novel, The Macabre, his highly anticipated adult horror debut releasing September 9, 2025.

Blending dark fantasy, gothic terror, and globe-spanning mystery, The Macabre is a nightmare of art, obsession, and unspeakable horrors. Jackson pulls back the curtain on his creative process, sharing how his work across genres shaped this descent into horror, and how history and art bleed into his storytelling.

We explore the deeper themes of the book—power, legacy, beauty, and dread and why The Macabre feels less like a novel and more like a haunting experience you can’t escape.

The Macabre by Kosoko Jackson releases September 9, 2025. Pre-order today or pick it up at your local bookstore when it drops. Support horror. Support indie shops. Support Kosoko Jackson.

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