We’re back this week with a belated Halloween special—and we’re finally tackling The Shining! Stanley Kubrick’s 1980 classic traps us in the snowbound Overlook Hotel, where Jack Torrance’s plans to write and reconnect with his family spiral into madness. We’ll talk about the film’s haunting imagery, its lasting influence on horror, and—of course—Jack’s palpable resentment for the woman he willingly married. Plus, we dig into Stephen King’s well-documented hatred for Kubrick’s adaptation and why the author felt the film missed the heart of his story. Grab your typewriter, your tricycle, and your room key—it’s time to shine.

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Sam and Stormy died and they can't get into Heaven until they watch every single horror movie on Netflix. But, like, those movies are constantly changing, so it seems like someone is yanking their chain.

After a long month of life getting in the way, we’re finally back—and just in time for spooky season! This week, we’re diving into Emma Tammi’s 2018 supernatural western horror film, The Wind—a haunting story of isolation, paranoia, and the terrors that creep across the open prairie.

We also chat about American Monster: Ed Gein, The Black Phone 2, and make an impulsive (but very on-brand) decision to finally cover The Shining in honor of Halloween. Because honestly? We deserve a little something special. 🎃

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Sam and Stormy died and they can't get into Heaven until they watch every single horror movie on Netflix. But, like, those movies are constantly changing, so it seems like someone is yanking their chain.

This week, we continue our Mike Flanagan Rewind series with Episode 6 of The Haunting of Bly Manor.

Flashbacks reveal Henry’s affair with Charlotte, his brother Dominic’s wife—and the shocking truth that he is Flora’s biological father. When Dominic uncovers the betrayal, he cuts Henry out of their lives, claiming Flora as his own before he and Charlotte embark on a doomed trip to India. In the present, Henry drowns his guilt in alcohol, ignoring Dani’s desperate calls as Flora begins behaving strangely and drifting through unsettling dreamlike “time hops.” Within these visions, Flora encounters Charlotte, a faceless child, and the ghost of Rebecca, who manipulates her night after night. Dani finally sees the truth for herself when she comes face to face with Rebecca and Peter’s spirits—but before she can escape with Flora, Miles violently intervenes.

We also land on our next movie review for next week: The Wind--a Shudder Original.

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Sam and Stormy died and they can't get into Heaven until they watch every single horror movie on Netflix. But, like, those movies are constantly changing, so it seems like someone is yanking their chain.

We’re finally back after a whirlwind of travel (and a bout of illness) to dive into the 2025 sci-fi horror thriller Companion! Starring Sophie Thatcher and Jack Quaid, this cabin-in-the-woods weekend getaway quickly spirals into chaos when a shocking secret about one of the guests comes to light.

We break down what makes Companion such a standout, plus share our thoughts on Weapons, Together, and plenty of other horror goodies—it’s been a minute, so we’ve got a lot to catch up on.

Grab your headphones and settle in for a fun, spooky hour with your horror besties, Sam and Stormy.

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- End Song: 'Creepy Doll' by Jonathan Coulton. Website: www.jonathancoulton.com

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Sam and Stormy died and they can't get into Heaven until they watch every single horror movie on Netflix. But, like, those movies are constantly changing, so it seems like someone is yanking their chain.

Past and present blur as Hannah drifts through memories—some real, some imagined. She recalls interviewing Owen for the cook position, the night of the bonfire when he invited her to Paris, and a haunting moment from Rebecca’s time at the manor when she caught Peter stealing. But the past holds more than memories. One night, Peter is killed by the mysterious Lady in the Lake and returns as a ghost, discovering he can possess young Miles. When Hannah sees Peter speaking through the boy, it’s already too late—Peter forces Miles to push her into the well, killing her. Unaware of her own death, Hannah continues to walk the manor grounds… until Dani’s arrival begins to unravel the truth. At the episode’s end, the bonfire scene plays again—but this time, we see it for what it truly is: Hannah’s final goodbye.

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- Host: Stormy Skies. Instagram: @thestormyskies

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- End Song: 'Creepy Doll' by Jonathan Coulton. Website: www.jonathancoulton.com

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Sam and Stormy died and they can't get into Heaven until they watch every single horror movie on Netflix. But, like, those movies are constantly changing, so it seems like someone is yanking their chain.

We’re back this week with a new movie review!

In Fear Street: Prom Queen, the fourth chilling installment of the Fear Street film series, we travel back to 1988—when big hair, synth-pop, and murder ruled the night. A masked killer is stalking the halls of Shadyside High, picking off prom queen candidates one by one. Directed by Matt Palmer and based on R.L. Stine’s 1992 novel, this slasher flick blends classic teen drama with a killer twist. Starring India Fowler, Suzanna Son, Fina Strazza, David Iacono, Ella Rubin, and more, it’s a blood-soaked throwback you won’t want to miss.

Tune in as we break down the gore, the glam, and the secrets hiding behind the corsages.

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- End Song: 'Creepy Doll' by Jonathan Coulton. Website: www.jonathancoulton.com

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Sam and Stormy died and they can't get into Heaven until they watch every single horror movie on Netflix. But, like, those movies are constantly changing, so it seems like someone is yanking their chain.

This week on The Real Minishow, Sam and Stormy are adjusting to their new normals—Sam has a job she loves, and Stormy is finally free from nightly homework.

Meanwhile, in Episode Four of The Haunting of Bly Manor:

In a series of flashbacks, we learn that Dani was once engaged to her childhood friend, Edmund. During a tense dinner, Edmund realizes Dani doesn’t want to marry him. As he storms out of the car in anger, he’s tragically hit and killed by a truck. A traumatized Dani sees Edmund’s ghost for the first time at the hospital. Without telling anyone, she plans to leave the country. Before she departs, Edmund’s mother gives her his glasses.

Back at Bly Manor, Dani joins the staff around a bonfire following Owen’s mother’s funeral. Jamie introduces a tradition called “throwing bones into the fire” in remembrance of the dead, but Dani chooses not to participate. Sparks begin to fly between Dani and Jamie. That night, Dani wakes up drunk and disoriented. Meanwhile, Flora notices a faceless doll in her dollhouse and, with Miles, prevents Dani from seeing a mysterious white-clad spirit wandering the manor. After putting the children to bed, Dani finally burns Edmund’s glasses.

They also pick their next review: the new Fear Street movie on Netflix.

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- End Song: 'Creepy Doll' by Jonathan Coulton. Website: www.jonathancoulton.com

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Sam and Stormy died and they can't get into Heaven until they watch every single horror movie on Netflix. But, like, those movies are constantly changing, so it seems like someone is yanking their chain.

Hello audience. We are back from a bit of a break. But good news:

STORMY IS FINISHED WITH SCHOOL FOREVER. That’s right, we’re back and this is the very first episode with the Dr. Stormy Skies. Hooray!

This week, we’re reviewing the Shudder Original Horror Movie, Frewaka.

Frewaka is a haunting 2024 Irish folk horror film. In this episode, they explore a gripping tale of a palliative care nurse grappling with her mother's recent suicide who takes a job caring for an elderly woman in remote Ireland.

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- Quileute Move to Higher Ground: https://mthg.org/

- Red Canary Song: https://www.redcanarysong.net/

- List of BLM Affiliated Charities: https://bit.ly/3wSMW47

Abortion Funds in Every State

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https://aidaccess.org/

Support Families in Palestine

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- Host: Samantha Oty. Instagram: @samiswritingstuff,

Website: https://samanthaoty.wixsite.com/mysite/

- Host: Stormy Skies. Instagram: @thestormyskies

Website: https://stormyskies3.wixsite.com/stormyskies

- End Song: 'Creepy Doll' by Jonathan Coulton. Website: www.jonathancoulton.com

About Us

Sam and Stormy died and they can't get into Heaven until they watch every single horror movie on Netflix. But, like, those movies are constantly changing, so it seems like someone is yanking their chain.