You know, only the uninitiated—the "Dweebos," "Lame-os," probies, or movie interns—watch horror movies just once a year. Yeah, we all know these people. They wait until October rolls around, slap on a Halloween costume, and binge the scariest flicks they can find, as if watching "scary movies" is a once-in-a-year treat. But here’s the thing: real horror fans? We’re in it every day. For us, horror isn't seasonal. It’s not about pumpkin spice lattes and spooky decorations—it's just another Thursday.

There’s something amusing about this divide in the fandom. On one side, you've got the casuals—those who dabble in horror only when it feels appropriate, the ones who rush to their streaming services when October hits. Then there’s the rest of us, the die-hard horror fiends. We don’t care if it’s the middle of summer or the dead of winter; we’re always ready to dive into a gory, gut-wrenching slasher, or a psychological thriller that leaves you questioning everything.

Ironically, here I am trying to talk about feel-good movies for the upcoming holiday season, and I’m already feeling sour about it. Why? Because no one talks about going bankrupt while trying to keep up with holiday gift lists. Let's face it: Little Susan’s PlayStation 7000 or whatever’s hot this year might just push you over the financial edge. But hey, at least you’ll feel good while spiraling into debt, right? Nothing says holiday cheer like a maxed-out credit card. Anyway, I didn’t mean to tangent into the downward financial spiral that hits every holiday season—but let’s just be honest. We’re all feeling it.

Okay, deep breath. Back to the feel-good movies and holiday spirit. But, before we wrap it up, let me give you a sneak peek at what's going on in the world of movies and TV—just in case you need some escapism.

First up, Warner Brothers is apparently throwing Joaquin Phoenix under the bus for Joker 2's lackluster performance. Yes, even the Clown Prince can take a tumble. Meanwhile, there's a new American Psycho adaptation in the works. Sure, why not? Let's retread old ground and hope no one notices. But hey, if you've never seen the original or read the book, maybe this version will be your first dive into Patrick Bateman's madness. Personally, I’m not that hyped.

Oh, and Corey Feldman got banned from Spain. The guy couldn’t even get into the country to accept an award. Weird, right? Meanwhile, a new Alien movie, Alien: Romulus, is getting a retro VHS edition, because nothing screams nostalgia like aliens and outdated tech.

If you're looking for some trivia to impress your friends, did you know John Candy, the comedic legend, was born on Halloween? That’s right. The man from Planes, Trains and Automobiles and Uncle Buck came into this world on the spookiest night of the year. How fitting. He also co-stars in Brewster's Millions, our movie of the week, alongside Richard Pryor. It’s a feel-good movie, sure, but it’s also about a guy trying to spend $30 million in 30 days to win a much bigger inheritance. It’s lighthearted fun, with some surprisingly heartfelt moments.

I could dive into all the trivia I’ve got stored up about this movie (did you know it’s based on a book?), but I’ll save you the deep dive for now. If you haven't seen it yet, add it to your watchlist—it's a perfect binge.

Anyway, let’s wrap this up. If you're one of the casuals who only pulls out horror movies once a year, I dare you to break free. Embrace the dark, twisted side of cinema year-round. And if you’re gearing up for the holiday season, be mindful of that credit card—you don’t want to wake up in January with buyer’s remorse and a PlayStation you can’t afford.

Catch you on the next one, horror fans—and hey, don’t forget to watch something that scares you, even if it’s not Halloween.

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