Spoiler-Free Review of “Coven Academy” on Disney+: A Witchy Good Time!

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“We like to keep a low profile…”

Coven Academy premiered on Freeform and Disney+ on October 1st 2026 with all twenty-one episodes available now. Each episode is approximately 13-19 minutes long. The YA supernatural series stars Malina Pauli Weissman, Louis Thresher, Tiffani Thiessen, Devon Sawa, Malachi Barton, Ora Duplass, Jordan Letwich and Keegan Connor.

After a family tragedy, Briar moves to New Orleans to stay at a boarding school, but soon discovers that she is actually a witch with magical powers and is being hunted by several supernatural threats.

Here is the trailer:

Coven Academy channels the supernatural shows of The CW from the 2000’s in an effective way, making this a fun treat for fans of the genre. Is it worthy of YOUR next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

Starring a few legends!

When I first saw the trailer for this series, it looked like a lot of shows I have seen before. However, as soon as I spotted Tiffani Thiessen and Devon Sawa, I knew I would be watching every single episode. I was worried that they would have minimal screen time, but I am pleased to report that both of them got to flourish in their roles, elevating this series that much more for me. Tiffani Thiessen is still THAT girl and I even spotted her channeling some Valerie Malone from time to time.

The rest of the cast did a great job as well. I was worried that the characters would all seem filler and generic, but each of them got enough of an intriguing personality to keep me invested in their well being.

A coven to root for.

I was surprised by how quickly I fell in love with this group. Each character had their own quirky charm and I loved the friendship growing between them. It felt genuine and relatable, which is not always easy to achieve in series like this. I’m all for witchy shows and while some of the plot-lines seemed very familiar (a vampire with a soul etc), the real relationship between these characters kept things entertaining enough with lots of cliffhangers and twists built into each bite-sized episode.

The Cons:

The quick episodes were distracting at times.

I was initially thrilled that the episodes were so short for this one, but as I kept watching, I found myself distracted by this on more than one occasion. There were a lot of moments that could have been fleshed out more and instead we got a quick, snappy cliffhanger to draw us into pressing play for the next episode. I would have been fine just watching all ten (normal length) episodes, which is what the math basically comes down to. This just felt like a gimmick to me and I’m not sure that it was needed.

Some of the effects were really cheesy as well. I’m more of a fan of subtle magic rather than explosions of it (Practical Magic 2 fell into this trap also). Again, this is a very familiar plot, but if you enjoy witchy shows, it still finds enough edge and bewitching fun to keep you watching until the end.

So am I in or out?

I’m in!

Coven Academy understands the assignment, delivering on some magical fun with well-layered characters and quite a few entertaining twists and turns, making this a delightful watch for all ages.

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Coven Academy in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

PLAY BY THE RULES…STAY ALIVE…

A harmless night of fun turns deadly for six college friends but the game has only just begun. Take a mystery thrill ride right from your own living room. Dash and Seek is out now!

Play if you dare…

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Spoiler-Free Review of “Heart Eyes” in Theaters: Rom-Coms are making a Killer Comeback!

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“This is going to be the best Valentine’s Day ever…”

Heart Eyes released in theaters on February 7th 2025. The slasher-romance horror film stars Olivia Holt, Mason Gooding, Devon Sawa, and Jordana Brewster. It runs for approximately an hour and thirty-seven minutes.

A masked killer targets couples each year on Valentine’s day, but when two co-workers get mistaken for a pair in love, they must work together to survive the night.

Here is the trailer:

Heart Eyes is my type of movie, effectively channeling slasher comedies like Happy Death Day, making this an absolute blast to experience. Is it worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

Images courtesy of Sony Pictures Releasing

Perfect balance of genres!

In the mood for a rom-com or a gory slasher? Why not combine both? This film understood the assignment and just went for it in the best possible way. The opening really set the tone and we even had some fun chase scenes!

The comedy really landed for me and I loved the outrageous gory kills. There were also a lot of sweet moments in this one without overdoing it. Honestly, it was the perfect mash-up and I will be watching this one every Valentine’s day for sure!

Great chemistry between characters.

Olivia Holt and Mason Gooding were delightful in this one. I believed the chemistry between them. It felt real and genuine and it wasn’t too over-the-top, which I appreciated.

They are both starting to appear in more and more horror movies (which I love) and I can’t wait to see them in more films in the future.

It was also fantastic seeing horror alum, Devon Sawa and Jordana Brewster in this.

The Cons:

Predictable reveal.

I still loved it, but I saw it coming a mile away. The ending was a little messy, but I think it managed to stick the landing for the most part and make sure you stay for the after credits scene!

So am I in or out?

I’m in 100 percent!!!

Heart Eyes is a self-aware slasher with the perfect balance of gory kills and genuine laughs.

I had a feeling that I would fall in love with this film. It exceeded my expectations and then some!

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Heart Eyes in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

THIS COMPETITION IS KILLER…

When former friends, Shay and Adriana team up to participate in a Halloween scavenger hunt with a cash prize, they temporarily put their differences aside to outsmart their opponents. However, they soon start to realize that a dangerous threat is playing their own version of the game, stalking them during each hunt.

Winning is now a necessity as their lives are at stake. As old wounds and memories re-surface, Shay and Adriana attempt to unmask the threat before the night is over, but soon learn that Scream Hunt is not done with them just yet…

Scream Hunt is available here!

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Spoiler-Free Review of “Consumed” on Demand: Devon Sawa Faces Off Against a Wendigo

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“What could have done this?”

Consumed released in limited theaters and on demand on August 16th 2024. The supernatural horror film stars Devon Sawa, Courtney Halverson, and Mark Famiglietti. It runs for approximately an hour and thirty minutes.

A married couple take a camping trip together, but soon find themselves trapped with a man who is determined to hunt down a skin-stealing monster in the woods.

Here is the trailer:

Consumed is eerie with plenty of creepy moments built in, but does it do enough to earn a watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

Devon Sawa is the best part of the film!

I wasn’t really feeling this one until he showed up, but once he did, things got a lot more interesting and chaotic. It’s always great to see him in horror films and he really elevated this film in a lot of ways with his performance. We got a lot more layers once his character was introduced, which helped me connect more to the story.

Some genuinely creepy moments.

For an independent film, I thought this one did a good job with some of its effects. There were definitely some gruesome moments in this one, reminding me that it’s never a good idea to go camping in the woods. My skin is still crawling from a few moments!

The Cons:

Most annoying couple ever!

I’ve seen some stupid couples in horror before, but these two continued to make bad decision after bad decision. I really wasn’t a fan of either of these characters even though Beth grew on me a little bit by the end.

I also wasn’t a huge fan of the constant trippy flashbacks. Some of them were effective when well placed, but other ones just felt overused and forced.

So am I in or out?

I’m 50/50 on this one…

Consumed is trippy and unsettling with an entertaining performance by Devon Sawa.

This film didn’t really stick the landing for me, but it was decent enough if you enjoy lower budget B horror flicks.

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Consumed in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

A VACATION TO DIE FOR…

When sisters, Nina and Gemma are vacationing in Hawaii with their friends, they get invited to an exclusive party on a private island that seems too good to be true. There’s only one rule…they can’t miss their ferry at midnight or they’ll have to wait until morning to leave the island. Only they didn’t realize that breaking this rule meant they would be hunted down on the island one by one.

Who will make it off the island alive?

I hope you enjoy my new island thriller!

Blood Rose Island is available here!

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Spoiler-Free Review of “Black Friday” on Demand: Not all deals are worth it…

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“Black Friday…what a bunch of suckers…”

Black Friday premiered on demand on November 23rd 2021. The sci-fi horror comedy film stars Devon Sawa, Bruce Campbell, Ivana Baquero, Michael Jai White and Ryan Lee. It runs for just under 90 minutes.

On Thanksgiving night, a group of unhappy employees prepare for another chaotic Black Friday when an alien parasite attempts to make the shoppers entering the store even more obnoxious and dangerous, as they desperately try to make it out of the store alive.

Here is the trailer:

Black Friday has great timing with its release and could be horror comedy gold, especially with Bruce Campbell and Devon Sawa leading the way, but does it do enough to earn a watch just in time for those infamous door-busters? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

The perfect cast!

I’d pretty much watch anything starring Bruce Campbell and Devon Sawa and was already sold before this movie even came out. They are both horror comedy icons to me. Army of Darkness and Idle Hands are two of my favorite films so I thought this was a dream team and then some!

The rest of the cast was truly fantastic as well and I thought everyone really played their parts well, which helped me root for these characters that much more.

Solid balance between comedy and horror.

I’ve seen a lot of similar movies and sometimes they really deliver and other times they miss the mark. I genuinely found this movie laugh out loud funny and I also thought the sci-fi horror worked too. It’s not easy finding a balance and somehow this film found the perfect one and I have a feeling I will be watching this film annually around the holidays because it was so entertaining!

The Cons:

Mixed feelings on the ending…

It wasn’t bad by any means, but I guess I was expecting something a little bit different and when I got to the very end, I still wanted more. There were some moments that didn’t really make any sense to me and the big reveal was lacking a little, but I still enjoyed the movie overall.

So am I in or out?

I’m in!

Black Friday is a worthy entry into the horror-comedy genre and it really had a lot of fantastic stand-out moments that make this film worth a watch. The cast was exceptional and I loved the relevant humor.

If you’re looking for a new holiday horror favorite, you’re in the right place, but you may want to think twice about those tempting sales…

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Black Friday in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

This competition is killer…

My new young adult horror thriller is out now! I hope you enjoy!

Scream Hunt is available here!

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Spoiler-Free Review of “Chucky” on USA Network: Creepy Start!

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“Wanna play?”

Chucky premiered on USA Network and SyFy on October 12th 2021. The horror series adaptation is based on the Child’s Play franchise. The series stars Zackary Arthur, Devon Lopez, Teo Briones, Alyvia Alyn Lind, Devon Sawa, Christine Elise, and Jennifer Tilly. There will be eight episodes in total that will air weekly.

After a vintage doll shows up in a yard sale, Jake Webber quickly learns that it will be far from easy for him to end his friendship with the latest addition to his collection…

Here is the trailer:

Chucky is giving us some killer fun in October, but can it make an impact as a television series? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

Images courtesy of USA Network

Good pacing and creepy vibes!

I was worried that we would get a lot of set-up in the pilot episode, but I was pleasantly surprised by the pacing. There was a good balance of character introduction and creepy elements to remind us why we are watching this show in the first place.

I initially had some reservations about this airing on basic cable, but I didn’t need a lot of gore to be completely freaked out by what I was watching. I think that the writers and director were smart about how they approached this and there is enough content to keep you entertained so far.

Familiar faces and more to the story…

Fans will be pleased to see some familiar faces pop up throughout the series, which is another reason to tune in. We are also getting to explore some more elements involving Charles Lee Ray and his past, which gives us another side of the story so that things don’t become too stale.

The Cons:

Images courtesy of USA Network

Not too sure on the series format yet.

While I like the idea and the premise, I’m worried that we might run out of things to cover in eight episodes. Things could easily lose steam and the creepy factor can sizzle out over time. I’m keeping an open mind but this could be problematic.

So am I in or out?

Images courtesy of USA Network

I’m in!

I thoroughly enjoyed my watch of the pilot episode and I’m curious to see what happens next. I’m excited to see some familiar faces show up and I think we will get plenty of creepy scares to keep us on our toes!

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Chucky in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

HAVE A KILLER HALLOWEEN…

My new young adult horror thriller is out now! I hope you enjoy!

Scream Hunt is available here!

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