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Spoiler-Free Review of “MATCH” on Tubi: A Wild Ride!

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“Internet dating can be brutal…”

MATCH released on October 3rd 2025 on Tubi. The horror thriller film stars Humberly González, Shaeane Jimenez, Dianne Simpson, Nikita Faber and Luke Volker. It runs for an hour and thirty-eight minutes.

Paola agrees to meet her online date at his house, but when she arrives she finds herself caught up in a twisted game of cat and mouse instead.

Here is the trailer:

MATCH is the latest horror film to take a stab at the horrors of online dating, but it manages to give us a fresh take with some sickening and shocking moments. Is it worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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Gets right to the point.

This film could have easily bored us with some unnecessary fluff and set-up, but instead it pulled us into a shocking nightmare right away, which I appreciated. I thought the overall pacing was solid and there were plenty of unexpected twists and turns to keep me invested until the very end.

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Characters to root for.

I really liked all of the characters in this (even the side characters) and was rooting for them all. Dianne Simpson was absolutely terrifying in her role. She really went all out and it paid off, elevating this twisted film that much more.

The Cons:

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Gross and disturbing.

The shock value was definitely there and if you like extreme gross-out moments, there’s plenty of that. I appreciate that they really pushed the envelope here, but there were quite a few scenes that had me beyond nauseous. Seriously sick on another level…

So am I in or out?

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I’m in!!!

MATCH gives us plenty of stomach-turning horror in this surprisingly well-paced and outrageous film.

This was an unexpected surprise and I actually really enjoyed my watch.

I think this would make a fantastic double feature with FRESH.

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

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

DON’T TAKE THE JOB…

It was only supposed to be temporary…but when Olivia Crewe accepts a new position that seems too good to be true, she soon discovers that twelve other girls previously had the same job as her. Only none of them lasted for more than thirty days. No notice. Nothing…right before they mysteriously disappeared without a trace.

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Spoiler-Free Review of “Alien: Romulus” in Theaters: A Terrifying Love Letter to Fans of the Franchise!

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“We’re never coming back…”

Alien: Romulus released in theaters on August 16th 2024. The sci-fi horror film (taking place between the events of Alien and Aliens) stars Cailee Spaeny, Archie Renaux, David Jonsson, Aileen Wu, and Isabela Merced. It runs for approximately two hours.

A group of space colonizers discover an abandoned ship, but they soon find another life-form already on board.

Here is the trailer:

Alien: Romulus gives fans of the original films something to be excited about with plenty of frightening and gruesome moments, making this an intense watch from start to finish. Is it worthy of YOUR next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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Brings us plenty of moments of sheer terror!

Wow, what an intense watch! I’ve seen so many horror movies lately that rely on cheesy jump scares. The original Alien film was a masterpiece of real fear and I’m happy to report that the latest film of the franchise gets back to its roots, making this an intense and heart-pounding watch without forced gimmicks.

I was on the edge of my seat the entire time. If you came for some stomach-turning moments, you’ll get plenty of them to appreciate. This film did not hold back in that department.

Suspense to the max!

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For the fans!

There were so many fun and entertaining parts sprinkled into this that were clearly meant for the fans. We got lots of welcomed nods at the original film and some clever parts that were replicated in an effective way. This film still managed to create a whole new world of terror for us to indulge in, but I appreciated that it recognized where it came from, truly understanding its intention as part of the franchise.

The Cons:

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I don’t have many…

I really had to think about a “con” for this film. It delivered in so many ways and exceeded my expectations. That being said, I would say that the ending lost a little bit of the intense vibe it had managed to create so effortlessly for the majority of the film. It still was satisfying enough, but it lost a touch of edge here.

So am I in or out?

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I’m in 100 percent!!!

Alien: Romulus is an all-consuming watch!

A welcomed addition to the Alien franchise, giving fans something to be excited about.

One of my favorite films of the year!

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

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

This competition is killer…

Scream Hunt Halloween

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…

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Spoiler-Free Review of “The Horror of Dolores Roach” on Prime Video: A Tasty and Twisted Treat!

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“I’m just like you if everything went wrong…”

The Horror of Dolores Roach released on Prime Video on July 7th 2023 with all eight episodes available to stream now. The horror dramedy series stars Justina Machado, Alejandro Hernandez, Kita Updike, Jessica Pimentel, and Cyndi Lauper. Each episode runs for approximately 26-30 minutes.

After getting out of prison, Dolores discovers that the home she knew and loved has changed drastically. She tries to turn her life around by becoming a masseuse, but things go horribly wrong when she resorts to extreme measures to keep her new life going.

Here is the trailer:

The Horror of Dolores Roach is loosely inspired by Sweeney Todd, bringing us plenty of shocking and disturbing moments and featuring an out of this world performance by Justina Machado. Is it worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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Justina Machado is bloody fantastic!!!

I absolutely LOVED her in this and think it was her best performance to date. She was funny, extreme, relatable, and so incredible to watch in each episode. I normally don’t like voice-over narrations, but hers were actually spot on and perfect in this. She is flawless and I am a fan for life now!

I enjoyed the other characters as well and I really thought there was a strong dynamic between her and Luis.

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Bite-sized binge-worthy episodes.

I watched this series in one day. The shorter episodes worked and the pacing was spot on. This show was so addicting! I haven’t been this excited about a series in a long time. If you enjoy shows like Santa Clarita Diet, Shining Vale, and Based on a True Story, you’ll fall in love with this series.

I appreciated that it was not afraid to take us down a darker route. The balance of comedy/dramedy and horror worked seamlessly here. The series never took itself too seriously and that’s why it was so entertaining. It could have been a lot heavier (especially with some of the content), but I don’t think that would have translated as well.

The Cons:

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I want more!

As soon as I finished this series, I wanted more. We were left with an insane cliffhanger and I truly hope that this series gets picked up for another season because I adored it.

As a note of warning, there were some stomach-turning moments sprinkled in here so be aware of that if that’s not your jam.

So am I in or out?

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I’m in 100 percent!!!

The Horror of Dolores Roach is fresh, addicting, and muy loco!

The best new show you need to watch right now and certainly one of my favorites of the year already.

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

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

DON’T TAKE THE JOB…

It was only supposed to be temporary…but when Olivia Crewe accepts a new position that seems too good to be true, she soon discovers that twelve other girls previously had the same job as her. Only none of them lasted for more than thirty days. No notice. Nothing…right before they mysteriously disappeared without a trace.

My supernatural thriller Girl Number Thirteen is out now! I hope you enjoy!

Girl Number Thirteen is available here!

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