The Damned - Movie Review

[@alexandergriffith1825]

I feel like we’ve entered a new renaissance for horror films.

[@EmlynBoyle]

Right? Last year was amazing for horror.

[@theoschommer3530]

We absolutely have

[@BigOwl51]

@@EmlynBoyleno it wasn’t lmao. Tarot, night swim, imaginary. There were so many terrible horror movies in 2024.

[@TonyB2279]

We've been getting regular bangers ever since The VVitch in 2016.

[@blackdragon6]

​@@BigOwl51 there's enough good that the bad doesn't matter.

[@DjangoBruh]

Drop the trailer for your movie dawg

[@narcolepticchihuahuaproduc1801]

Exactly. C’mon let’s see the movie and move on to your next!!!

[@imanoldurango8213]

You act like his movie isn’t owned by a studio who says when the trailer drops

[@narcolepticchihuahuaproduc1801]

@ even if that’s the case… I want to hear news about the next movie he’s going to do. This is a gifted guy. He needs to move onto the next project and start talking about it now. I don’t want him to fall to the trap of the KZbinr movie creator. Chris is too talented for that.

[@Move_I_Got_This-b3v]

Why? Never watch trailers for movies you want to see. Trailers often show too much. But where is this movie?

[@JD-jz5gu]

@@narcolepticchihuahuaproduc1801Do you not get that if he maybe has something lined up he might literally not be able to talk it about it for a variety of reasons….

[@ccfdmd]

Dropping a movie in January that is set in a cold winter environment is a stroke of brilliance. Really helps the audience get into it, into the mood. That would be difficult to do if it was released in July

[@inqsolarus]

Okay person who clearly lives in the top third of the earth 😂. Unfortunately a cold January is not the reality for many

[@greggibson33]

@@inqsolarus In LA it's 72 with a slight breeze. 😆Fyi. The film is a boring Eggar's copy.

[@rustyshackleford6035]

Movie theaters should turn the AC up for this one 😂

[@DB-sd3cw]

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[@Talks-Movies]

You realise other countries outside of America exist right???

[@benreynolds4899]

I hadn't heard about this movie until last night when I saw a couple of shots from the trailer on social media. I was instantly sold and can't wait to check it out this evening

[@kalebanth8323]

Yea..I’ll admit the trailer made the movie look interesting. But after viewing I’m sad to admit that it was absolutely horrible and I kept finding myself checking my watch to see what time it was over. It genuinely was terrible. I don’t even think I would’ve spent my time putting this movie on for free just as something to watch and waste my time with.

[@BEASTxMODE]

I saw it yesterday…7/10. It has The Lighthouse and The Witch vibes. The director is undoubtedly an Eggers fan.

[@greggibson33]

Style over substance. Boring.

[@MunchVIP]

The first jump scare is great, I felt all the ones after felt a little predictable, the first one got me real good in IMAX or Dolby I probably would have fell out my chair.

[@donkeydarko77]

@@greggibson33 Where did you see it?

[@Thomas15]

@@ultronemperor3525 This film was directed by Thordur Palsson.

[@claytonrios1]

With The Wolf Man coming too, January is big for horror this year huh?

[@sampower1735]

Yep and presence by Steven sodherberg

[@docbrown6797]

The coldest films I've ever watched are The Thing and Doctor Zhivago. If this comes close to either of those, I'll be a happy camper. I was sold on this when I saw the trailer before Longlegs.

[@playedlikeaspoon2439]

Just saw it last night. Never heard of it until then. ABSOLUTLEY LOVED IT!!!!!! It may be my favorite movie ever, huge fan of folk horror films

[@themagicalcupcakeunicorn5755]

I saw it last night, and I also enjoyed it. Though the jumpscares were predictable, they still got me lol. I’m so ready to re watch it later throughout the year

[@paradisecity0406able]

What about 'Se7en' having an IMAX release this year to celebrate its 30th anniversary 📦

[@JDONUMBER7]

WHAT'S IN THE BOX?!?

[@TrentRyanKatzenberger]

I also heard that they're re-releasing hellraiser in February

[@ObiWanShinobi67]

John Doe has the upper hand.

[@greggibson33]

What about it?

[@ccptube3468]

I love that movie and the reward he gave those 7 sinners.

[@jeremyfrias3938]

When will we be able to watch Shelby Oaks?

[@MelMelodyWerner]

​@@ComfyFuzz troll spotted

[@Indeeee]

​@@ComfyFuzz what a pathetic reply.

[@ComfyFuzz]

@@MelMelodyWerner Fr, this Jeremy dude is a troll!

[@CHEEEZ-UK]

This sounds cool. I have a taste for this aesthetic since The Terror and recent folk horror movies. It definitely helps the atmosphere feel bleak and unforgiving

[@mbull9974]

They didn't start going against each other.. they were attacking what they thought was something supernatural.

[@mikeprewittmovieandbookreviews]

I'm planning on seeing this today. It reminds me a lot of The Terror.

[@momentumflux8863]

Great show!

[@UnwrittenSpade]

Soon as I saw the trailer I even thought it was the terror! Let me know how you like it! I wanna see it really bad maybe tomorrow I can

[@mikeprewittmovieandbookreviews]

@UnwrittenSpade it was decent. The ending was a little convoluted. Overall, it's a very creepy movie, and it perfectly captures the winter setting.

[@UnwrittenSpade]

@ thanks mate! Bummer it isn’t great but I’m sure it’s gotta be better than all the mindless and overbloated crap we have been getting.

[@alvthatscrazy]

I saw this movie in an empty theater last night and thought it was boring as hell 😂 it looked nice tho

[@greggibson33]

Bullseye. Not sure why this got the greenlight.

[@sampaddie617]

Same, good vibe absolutely no story worth telling

[@ARV1999]

Agreed! They should have spent more time and money on writing and less on cinematography.

[@DavidCarney-l8b]

You're boring

[@DavidCarney-l8b]

Anyone who thinks this was boring...u are!

[@CalicoShadowPlusCat]

Start the year with a scare to take your mind off of and alleviate your fears of the unknown and apprehension of the upcoming year. End the year with warmth and love of the holidays (Christmas, Hanukkah, Yule, etc...) and watch heartwarming holiday movies with family to celebrate another year together and end the year with warm memories. Makes sense to me. Happy New Year Chris! Looking forward to Shelby Oaks! I backed it and everything I have seen on the Discord so far has my mouth watering in anticipating on your Freshman contribution to the Horror Film Genre! 💝💖❣💘❤

[@gilpinsteven]

I love that it has Joe Cole from one of my all time favorite films Green Room!

[@hamza1947]

Talented footballer too....😂

[@UnwrittenSpade]

All of Jeremy Saulnier’s films are masterpieces in my opinion. Green room is amazing and his new one Rebel Ridge knocked it out of the park!!

[@seymourtoa]

hey Stuckman, the way you framed this movie with the nostalgia of a deeply offputting atmospheric children's book, and how this movie made you revisit that feeling... Was Effectively Brilliant and has me chomping at the bit to see this movie now. EXCELLENT stuckmanship you wield!

[@jeffreylong4198]

Thanks for this Chris, I was considering seeing something this weekend but I wasn't really sure what I should see, but this review helped me decide that I wanna check it out. And I'm fresh off of having seen Nosferatu last weekend so this might be a good theater follow up! There's a 10 am showing at my theater tomorrow morning, so I think based on your recommendation I'll check that out before I go to the gym. 👌🏻

[@Mystikalskydaddy]

We’re gonna get gta 6 before we get Shelby Oaks

[@TheSwalbrick]

Saw this movie last night (no spoilers). The atmosphere and the beginning of the movie had me hooked (pun intended), the location it was so captivating and such a smart idea for a horror movie. But towards the 3rd act and especially the ending of the movie it drops the ball pretty hard. I wont go into detail but I was so disappointed with the ending, the setup was so good I was excited to see how they would wrap this movie up, but it wasnt good.

[@cristhianmontoya6648]

Good overall? Kinda wanna watch but don't wanna waste my money

[@TheSwalbrick]

@@cristhianmontoya6648 I gave it 2 out of 5 stars on letterboxd, I just really thought the ending was dumb and pointless. I agree with Chris mostly.

[@jasonchilado]

10 years since I started watching you, first review I ever saw from you was the Woman in Black 2 in early 2015!

[@coldfire2753]

Excited to see this. Frozen cold environment always has some of the best potential for horror

[@Steveninsl0wmotion]

I'm soo glad this got a positive review. The Trailer has me excited and from your description of the film itself, it's everything I was hoping for. Can't wait to go see this.

[@Juiceboxdan72]

Good to see you :) It's funny, I was just thinking about you because I had a long & very interesting conversation with a JW the other day; I truly admire your growth & courage. I'm glad you're here to make these videos!

[@smolchibi7128]

RIP the Look Back review.

[@RVPG123]

Can’t tell if it was my theatre or if it was just the movie but it was so dark I couldn’t see anything in half of the tension building “shadow” moments. Like the scene in the boat I couldn’t see the persons face getting on the boat but maybe that was intended. Thought this was a good film overall though. Zero filler once it gets going it doesn’t stop. Thought the ending was a great call back to early 2000s horror/thrillers. Great atmosphere

[@pioduldulao1931]

Thanks for the review, Chris. Saw this playing at a local theater and was on the fence about it, but your review sold me. I started 2025 with the double feature of Los Frikis (2024) & Nickel Boys (2024). I was not ready for how good and emotionally moving both films were going to be. Highly recommend both films

[@ShawnBrown-kr7ni]

Little off topic here, but, Chris, it's been roughly 8 years since you did a Complete Anime Collection video, and it would be nice to see you do a new anime collection video. Going back and looking at your second interview with Double Toasted talking about Shelby Oaks as well as your Signs 20th Anniversary Locations Tour video and seeing your anime collection in the background and seeing just how much it has grown since your video back in January 2017, it would be nice to know the specific new titles you've gotten since that first anime collection video!

[@christianrepizo]

Let's go! Happy New Year!

[@RoamingTime]

Oh thank goodness. I really wanted to see this but was worried it would be rubbish with the January release. Might go see it tonight or later this week. Happy New Year, everyone. Hope it's a good movie year.

[@samgraef3028]

The trailer for this played in front of Nosferatu for me and really impressed me for January horror movie. Might actually check this out.

[@oop4841]

Its expertly edited, but the ending is rushed -- see how those two things contradict themselves Chris?

[@ricko2301]

He hardly ever speaks the truth

[@johnniewalker33]

When are you sending out the blue ray backer kits for your movie Shelby Oaks. I feel like we're be left in the dark here.

[@TrentRyanKatzenberger]

Hey thanks I was considering seeing this and I was leery of the release date so your review dropped just in time thank you.

[@Sebastiane_Espaillat]

Why did he stop grading films?

[@donniedarko4688]

Cinematography aside, this movie was painfully flat after 20 minutes. Shooting anything with that as your backdrop is gonna make damn near every frame amazing.

[@jonatanthecuban]

Agreed. The first 20 minutes were pretty riveting but I found it slow and predictable afterwards

[@JazziG59]

@@jonatanthecubanIs predictable a fair criticism these days? It’s kinda like music, everything has already been done. Are you only impressed when you can’t predict something that others did?

[@cheekster777]

Happy New Year Chris.

[@travisspazz1624]

First movie of the 2024 was Night Swim ☹️ Will be seeing this over the weekend!

[@greggibson33]

January is usually the bone yard for crappy movies.... And before you give examples of good January movies, remember the exceptions proves the rule.

[@steveculbert4039]

The tone of your review perfectly holds your understanding or cradles your understanding so that I appreciate THE DAMNED while having not seen it.

[@JordanBaker-m8i]

January’s looking huge for horror this year. Looks like we’re in for some serious scares right from the start!

[@Nimaki]

This movie was disappointing tbh, I feel alot of directors try to hard now a days to be super cinematic and artsy which is fine but I feel like they put that over making a actual entertaining movie

[@heatheraggus7501]

I agree about having a craving for horror in January after saccharine December!

[@greggibson33]

Nosferatu was saccharine?

[@heatheraggus7501]

@greggibson33 holiday movies. Nosferatu was the exception

[@greggibson33]

@@heatheraggus7501 The exception because it was horror or it was good? I thought is was typical Eggars' style over substance. Same vampire story as the rest, just a different look.

[@heatheraggus7501]

@greggibson33 I think visually it was beautiful and was fairly faithful to the story. It didn't make my best of the year though.

[@greggibson33]

@@heatheraggus7501 Totally agree. Too many reviewers are overrating it.

[@Ajay_kumar-Ytube]

I love that his face reaction in the thumbnail compliments the title of the film

[@con_doorman]

Since Nosferatu has just come out, any chance of finally reviewing The Northman, please Chris??

[@coffeebean_tamer]

Didn't he review that? Bizzare it's a great movie even its more mianstream

[@con_doorman]

@coffeebean_tamer yes, this is about the 10th comment I've posted asking him lol. He didn't even include it in his top movies of that year, but I thought it was the best movie if the year.

[@martinavila7401]

The lead actress Odessa Young is really amazing in everything i have seen her in, i hope she soon lands a breaktrough role because she is really talented similar to Aisling Franciosi.

[@ThisOldGeek]

Speaking of a book you read during your childhood where you wanted to feel that same feeling again I remember reading Alfred Hitchcock and the three investigators in the secret of terror castle. A book that thrilled me when I was a youngster never really got that same feeling again

[@ARV1999]

TBH i was disappointed with this film. I just did not connect or care about the characters at all. Cinematography and setting was gorgeous, but lacked a certain "umph" in terms of story for me.

[@PetePuebla]

Nice nonspoiler review.

[@Sishel]

Mr. Stuckmann, for people like me that love complex horror movies but have weak stomachs, would you please include a gore scale in your future horror reviews? A goremeter if you will. You’re the man, thanks 🙏

[@therhapsodist976]

I'm not used to catching the first movie of the year, especially not in theaters, but I'm glad I didn't sleep on this one.

[@toddryan0108]

I just watched it today I thought it was fantastic! Appreciate the review and heads up!

[@samiritbanik1504]

happy new year chris

[@throcmortonful]

been waiting for this one, thanks stuckmann

[@sebastiansawka36]

Hey Chris, i’m Your big fan, watching You at least 11 years now, but somehow i never left comment, until now. Over the year i found me and You have the same taste in movies, and thats why i want to ask You, why no review for “strange darling” yet, if somehow You didnt watch it im sure You’re love it. My favourite movie of the last year most likely. Keep it going!

[@RonanGallagherBand]

I love the personalised review. It resonates with us all because we all bring our own personality into the movie theatre, and depending on the movie, we all leave it a little different than when we entered it. I'm looking forward to seeing The Damned too. Also, I never knew that New Year movies were usually horror movies. I guess that is why I was able to see Nosferatu on New Years Day in my local cinema. Those of us who have seen Bram Stoker's Dracula will find Nosferatu to be that movie, just set in a different place. A good gothic horror it certainly is, but it seems to me that it owes too much to Coppola to be considered the 'masterpiece' that many reviewers are calling it. I'm sure that someone younger than me who might not have seen Coppola's 90's movie would be seriously impressed with Egger's film, but the truth is that it is unquestionably hugely influenced by Coppola's film almost frame for frame.

[@eubeng]

Which quarter this year will Shelby Oaks estimated to be released?

[@Mandrahale]

Just preordered this based on your review. When I do this, it’s always a home run.

[@MattAnon]

This year a foreboding horror film to start the year is especially relevant.

[@CactusJack60]

I really enjoyed this movie, I just had a feeling as if someone just turned off the TV while I was watching it where it should have had at least another scene or 15 minutes to actually explain things better and have a coherent conclusion. It felt like horror movie "blue balls'

[@Steven-sd2zi]

I really wish you would grade movies still because it helps me determine whether I spend the price of a movie ticket or not

[@HeyMavDak]

Any movie that refuses to leave a scene, character or object to the imagination that could be depicted is lazy. If I wanted to imagine it I'd read the book. SHOW ME.

[@Sabazinus]

The creepy book that got me as a kid was The Night Walkers by Otto Coontz. Loved horror novels ever since then.

[@War_Maker]

Happy to see Joe Cole getting more roles, especially in thriller/horror. He's such a great actor. Saw the trailer before the Nosferatu screening and it peeked my interest, glad to know it's a good one.

[@TruDis01]

Given that you now only review movies you like, I highly recommend that you change your "movie reviews" to "movie recommendations". That way, you'll no longer have people on your back about you not being an honest reviewer, or being a shill or whatever

[@harlemdeni]

I LOVE the fact that the first movie of the year is great, regardless of genre. This year is gonna KILL it! 😤

[@studio500]

I did enjoy this movie. You can really appreciate the location and the production. Well acted too.

[@maxhengst2252]

I saw this movie and I too was impressed. It was great storytelling.

[@TheSiemek]

Chris, I think you need to watch (and maybe review) the Austrian Oscar nominee for best international picture - The Devil's Bath. I can only assume it has a similar vibe to The Damned (I am definitely going to go see that). I saw it couple of weeks ago and I don’t remember any movie leaving me with that kind of aftertaste ever.

[@dani.p]

3:39 Me reading One Dark Window/Two Twisted Crowns by Rachel Gillig last year. I need a movie or series adaptation!!! 😫

[@ChrxsRxch]

I've been watching you for over a decade, and I gotta ask, what is that intro song. I thought it it was bond song but I can't find it anywhere

[@littlemj90]

Nosferatu was our first horror movie released in the UK. Can't wait to see it

[@BurntOak]

I liked it a lot... atmospheric, unsettling, and characters I connected with, although I would've liked the ending to be a little more ambiguous as to the nature of the threat.

[@LylaKittn]

Yes yes yes this movie was so good!! I saw the trailer just on Christmas - probably at Nosferatu - and didn’t realize it was coming out this fast. My theater put it in the nicest standard auditorium with the huge screen and brand new seats. I saw it all five times yesterday and just seatrotted. I was surprised by how dark it is - as in lack of light as well as just cold, gloomy, and wet. I was about a minute late to the first showing and had to fumble to my seat it was so dark!! And sea shanties. Everyone loves a good shanty and this film has three I think.

[@Partingwaters-n5m]

Is horror good again?

[@Black_Blow_Fly]

I’m going this Sunday.

[@Bigandrewm]

What's next after Shelby Oaks?

[@SirTyJensen]

I'm not a horror guy but Stuckmann is my favorite KZbinr.

[@vicmaserati6148]

When Shelby oaks dropping???¿

[@Mass-produced]

I haven't heard anything about this movie. I'm so glad I watched this.

[@TheReelValue]

Interesting takes. I felt the opposite. I thought it was boring and predictable. But, that's what makes movies great- everyone's different!

[@RomanBorowinski]

Its 2025. Are finally get to see your movie Chris?

[@rampage222555]

I think it was an alright movie. Without spoiling, there were like 10 of us in the showing last night and I heard more than one "what the fuck was that?" at how abruptly the movie ended. I understand why the ending won't land with most folks, but I liked it. The abruptness forces you to think about the movie's events while it's fresh in your mind and form your own conclusion. Also appreciated the minimal use of jump scares and reliance on atmosphere.

[@Conman2413]

Happy New Year's everyone.

[@janejane-tk3wx]

where is this /

[@benjaminbreslin8415]

So happy to be going into a decent horror movie for the first movie of 2025, I’m ok with Robert Eggars light👍🏻 super excited

[@PeeJayBrownJr]

I have my ticket for today after work. Looking forward to this one after seeing Nosferatu yesterday finally.

[@watson3047z]

I like movie and show settings that are located at the edge of the world. For example, The Terror, Pathfinder, the Northman, and Beowulf.

[@arnaudcz]

Shelby oaks news?

[@ΒασιλειοςΒασιλειαδης-ψ4δ]

nope! not even in the "movies of 2025" in many you tube channels...

[@speciouspath1636]

Hey Chris, love your videos and you should def watch Bone Tomahawk. One of the best horror and western movies I have ever seen.

[@azoregturbo]

The feeling you are describing with foggy and cold I had that with the latest season of True Detective with Jodie Foster.

[@trumpeter19]

Are you going to more movie presentations?

[@ArtRoomTerrific]

Cool to also get a book recommendation. Could do a book movie pairing.

[@RPRsChannel]

*_January is where movies go to....die..._*

[@nicklang6798]

Trailer made it look scarier than it was. I like the end and the look of the film was cool but no jump scares for me.

[@toolman67]

Saw it and I thought it was okay, but it left me wanting more. Expertly made, yes, but just felt like it was missing something.

[@BrandonBahner]

Good review. I’m going to see this today.

[@jeffreylong4198]

To follow up, I did go see this and I did like it! It really one of those movies that was interesting enough that I have for myself continually thinking back on throughout the day, it really kinda stuck with me! Sign if a unique movie. 👌🏻

[@Rckrbelle]

The way this film looks is how I imagined the book Eynhallow to look

[@sammygirl6910]

If Rory McCann is in the cast, I'm on board. Yaaarp.

[@scottcambell2220]

Please, for the love of God, Chris has to watch 'One Cut of the Dead'. I can't imagine a movie that might be more... him.

[@8523wsxc]

Language! Please refer to the movie as The Danged.

[@ryanbartley3152]

The Darned

[@jillianallen4533]

The Dammed

[@fayemoss7282]

😂

[@wetherly]

The Doug DimmaDamned

[@myinfo3406]

The framed 😂