Movie Review: Jackalope

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(2026)
Directed by Bryce Hirschberg
Starring Alex Mandel, Bryce Hirschberg, Catherine Corcoran, Dallas Hart, Howie Mandel

Bryce Hirschberg directs, co-wrote, produced, edited, and stars in this picture, so you could say he’s put a lot of work into it. While I’m not sure it’s the best title for the film, only from a marketing aspect, it does play into the film and is an interesting story with some depth to it. The picture stars Hirschberg as Aidan, who is taking his younger brother Connor (Alex Mandel) on a little brothers getaway. From a flashback sequence and a call to their father (played by Alex’s real father, comedian Howie Mandel), we know there is something going on with Connor. There was some sort of a bad breakup with a wife or girlfriend, but Connor does not want to talk about it. We can tell that there is something deeper going on though. What seems to be an attempt to do the “relax and get away from it all” at their father’s vacation home, doesn’t seem to be going the way Aidan had expected.

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Turkey Day in May-ish 2026

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This year’s Turkey Day in May marathon technically took place on the first Saturday in June, mostly because May was packed with other commitments. I knew I couldn’t skip it, but I couldn’t find a way to make it happen in May, so we broke tradition and held it in June. Speaking of tradition, we also had to swap my wife’s usual lineup of amazing pizzas for store-bought frozen ones. After dealing with mold remediation in our bathrooms, money was a little tight, so we took the cheaper route. But once the first movie started, I don’t think anyone cared!

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Mystery Photo 6-22

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Almost done with the first month of summer. I know it’s not too popular to say, but I’m counting the days until fall. Sure, that means Halloween is closer, but really, as I’ve stated here many times before, I don’t like the heat. Granted, we’ve had it pretty good hear this last week, so I’m not complaining too much… But pretty soon Halloween decor will start appearing in stores, if it hasn’t already! But let’s get to why we’re here. Last week’s photo was from Daughter of Dr. Jekyll (1957), starring John Agar and Gloria Talbott. Only got 2 correct answers sent in and they were from Hoby Abernathy and Kevin Hart! Well done!

So going with something a little newer with this week’s photo. Take a look and see what you think. Just remember to send your guess to me at jon@kitleyskrypt.com. Good Luck!

Movie Review: Broken Beak

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(2026)
Written & Directed by Christian Carroll
Starring Briar Rose, Lydia Peckham, Katlyn Wong, Joel Tobeck, Jonny Brugh, Bruce Hopkins

I love when films bring something new to the table when it comes to the “monster”. And by that, I mean, when we delve into the rich, untapped folklore, or even creating a new creature that sounds like it could come from a hundred-year-old tale, it is so refreshing compared to just another vampire, zombie, or other monster that we’ve seen over and over again. Don’t get me wrong, I love those monsters too, but it’s always nice to see something different. And we get that with Broken Beak.

The story, originally called The Burning of Broken Beak, was written and directed by Christian Carroll, who also provided the score too! Busy guy. This is Carroll’s first horror feature, and I like what I’ve seen. The film stars off with a brutal murder of a man who just made a huge deal to sell some land in New Zealand that is going to be turned into a huge tourist area. After the deal, he wanders a deserted beach area, not sure if he’s celebrating or regretting what he’s done, but then he is brutally stabbed to death by what looks like a person in a bird costume?

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Re-Animator Book Coming

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For those fans of this iconic film from Stuart Gordon, then you may need to add this to your library. Author Eugenio Ercolani, who has given us so many great commentaries and interviews already on Blu-ray releases, now has compiled the ultimate book on this incredible film adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft’s 1922 serialized story. Coming from Pulse Books, this 256-page volume will have interviews with key makers of the film, information on the production schedules, the special effects, the sequels, the original source material, and so much more. The book doesn’t just cover the original film, but from the original story to the first film, the sequels, the comics, and everything else in the Herbert West legacy.

Within the pages, you’ll hear from actors Jeffrey Combs, Barbara Crampton, Bruce Abbott, Nico Baixas, producer director of the two sequels, Brian Yuzna, and many more people involved. The list of contributors to this volume is also pretty impressive, with a wide range of film historians, such as Heather Wixson, Nanni Cobretti, Mike Foster, Andrea Meroni, Troy Howarth, Giacomo Calzoni, and Claude Gaillard.

This was funded by a Kickstarter platform, which has now ended. But you can still pledge to it to order your copy, as well as some other cool items and other book titles. Just click HERE to get to that page.

Movie Review: The Devil Whispered My Name

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aka Un susurro invocó mi nombre (2025)
Directed by Emilia Cotella & John Mathis
Starring Clara Kovacic, Valeria Beltramo, Cristian Cavo, Andrés Malakkian

It seems that Argentinian horror films are becoming a thing. After what we’ve seen lately, especially from Demián Rugna, it seems that country has been making some impressive entries in the horror genre. And we love it!

This story takes a little folklore, a little mysticism, and of course, some religion thrown into the mix. A group of five young adolescents who go off on a little camping trip, as well as another trip. They concoct some sort of brew to drink that will expand their minds. Carla promises her best friend Maria that she’s got her back and that everything will be fine. But when Carla finally wakes up after having some frightening visions, she finds Maria laying in a pool of blood on the riverbank, with what looks like some sort of a ritualistic design carved into her chest.

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Naschy Book: Bigger, Stronger, Faster!

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Okay, maybe not faster, but you’ll be stronger once you pick up this new volume. But very soon the updated volume of MUCHAS GRACIAS SEÑOR LOBO will be ready for us eager fans to have in their hands. But much like the last edition, to get it here in the states, it’s not cheap. But let’s get to the good stuff first, shall we?

Back in 2012, when they had first expanded this book from a small paperback version that was all in black and white, to a massive volume with 400 pages of around 1400 images of memorabilia from Naschy’s films, from posters, lobby cards, stills, and much more other promotional material, from countries around the world. But now, there is over 200 MORE pages and more than 2200 images, many are being published for the first time. The text is both in German and English, and it comes with a foreword by Naschy’s son, Sergio Molina. This new volume is still in full color, “a premium hardcover with a rounded spine, thread-sewn binding and partial spot varnish on the cover.”

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Mystery Photo 6-15

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So, I tried to be a little sneaky last week, posting a pic from a popular movie, but using an image that I “thought” wouldn’t be easily recognized. Apparently, I was wrong. It was, of course, from David Cronenberg’s Scanners (1981). Kudos to the following for sending in the correct answer: Hoby Abernathy, Gregory Avery, Aaron Christensen, Kevin Hart, Bob Hartman, Christopher Highland, Michael LeBlanc, Erik Martin, Gary Miller, Richard Schellback, Mickey Thompson, Jame Turner, William Wilson, and Greg Wojick. Nicely done.

Which means this week’s photo is going to be a little more obscure. You know the rules. Take a look and then send in your guess to me in an email, to jon@kitleyskryp.com. Good Luck!

Soundtrack Review: Soundtrack for An Anonymous Horror Movie

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Soundtrack For An Anonymous Horror Movie
Published by Bucks Music Group
14 Tracks with a Total Running Time: 39 min
Music Composed by Richard G. Mitchell

I first became aware of composer Richard Mitchell when I saw the film Caveat, directed by Damian McCarty. Because I enjoyed the movie so much, I purchased the soundtrack that Mitchell had created. When I did my review for it, I wrote “like the film itself, the music burrows into your psyche, adding to the strangeness you are watching on screen, enhancing the images, the feelings, and most of all, the uneasiness it is creating within you.” When McCarty’s next movie came out, Oddity, I was just as excited to see if it was as good as his first film, which it was. The score was once again by Mitchell, but for some reason, there wasn’t any release of the official score.

Until now. Well, sort of.

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DtH Episode 124 – The Fly Trilogy

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The Fly (1958), Return of the Fly (1959), and Curse of the Fly (1965)

With all the films out there were deviant mad scientists end up paying for their meddling in things that man shouldn’t, in 1958, you have a film where the scientist really was trying to create something for the betterment of mankind. Unfortunately, something unforeseen happens and tragedy soon ensues. And while it turns into a monster film, there is so much more than just a simple ’50s creature feature. And of course, when the movie does well at the box office, we have to have a sequel. Or two, even if that takes 6 years to bring to the screen. But the exploits of the Delambre family continue on, as well as their mistakes, and once again, at the cost of life and sanity.

While these films sometimes divide fans on which one is great and not-so-great, or even to which one is best, we decided to take the time to dive into this trilogy and maybe give you more to think about the next time you watch them. If you hear any buzzing around when you’re listening to the show, I’m sure it’s nothing.

Films mentioned in this episode:

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