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Stephanie Malone

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Stephanie Malone is the founder and Editor-in-Chief for morbidlybeautiful.com, a site dedicated to genre, fringe, and independent cinema and entertainment. A passionate film fan, entertainment journalist, and film critic, Stephanie studied Film, as well as English and Marketing at University of Texas at Austin. As an avid supporter of indie film, she?s been involved in numerous short and feature films in the roles of producer, art director, graphic/web designer, and publicist. In addition to running morbidlybeautiful.com and the Morbidly Beautiful podcast network, she is also the producer of the Couch Trip Cinema podcast.

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The Ugly Stepsister (2025) 96% 5/5 “A clever, wickedly funny, and nasty reinvention of the Cinderella myth, Emilie Blichfeldt’s feature debut is a stomach-churning spectacle and a scathing feminist satire that weaponizes the grotesque to critique the systems that prey on women. ” – Morbidly Beautiful Apr 18, 2025 Full Review Lowlifes (2024) 4/5 “"Lowlifes" is a must-watch Tubi Original that subverts horror expectations with razor-sharp wit, thrilling twists, and blood-soaked fun. ” – Morbidly Beautiful Apr 8, 2025 Full Review Bring Them Down (2024) 90% 4/5 “Gorgeously crafted, unbearably tense, and seething with quiet rage, this is not for the faint of heart. It's a tale of fragile masculinity, generational bitterness, and the corrosive nature of vengeance.” – Morbidly Beautiful Apr 7, 2025 Full Review 825 Forest Road (2025) 38% 3.5/5 “Those who crave creeping dread and psychological depth should find this a journey worth taking. However, its slow pace and focus on trauma won't be for everyone. Approach with an open mind and a willingness to be enveloped by the shadows of Ashland Falls.” – Morbidly Beautiful Apr 6, 2025 Full Review It Feeds (2025) 85% 4/5 “Strong performances give It Feeds emotional resonance while the ghoulish creature design delivers the requisite scares, making it an extremely worthwhile new indie horror entry.” – Morbidly Beautiful Apr 2, 2025 Full Review Bob Trevino Likes It (2024) 95% 5/5 “A deeply moving and beautifully crafted story of found family featuring a powerhouse performance from Barbie Ferreira and a heartfelt connection that will leave you in tears—both of sorrow and joy.” – Morbidly Beautiful Mar 23, 2025 Full Review Locked (2025) 66% 3/5 “Flaws aside, Yarovesky succeeds at making the most of his premise and wringing every possible bit of tension out of the situation—thanks mainly to two powerhouse performers who help keep this taut thriller moving in the right direction. ” – Morbidly Beautiful Mar 21, 2025 Full Review Clown in a Cornfield (2025) 93% 4/5 “It delivers some pretty effective subversions of genre expectations without being obnoxiously meta or feeling like it’s trying too hard to be clever. The ending lands hard with a sinister twist that elevates it above your typical slasher or horror comedy.” – Morbidly Beautiful Mar 20, 2025 Full Review Mermaid (2025) 100% 4/5 “If it sometimes seems like Destiny mocks you at every turn, Mermaid—much like its titular character—is likely to seduce you with its peculiar yet singular and undeniably intriguing charms.” – Morbidly Beautiful Mar 20, 2025 Full Review The Visitor (2024) 94% 3.5/5 “"The Visitor" is an unholy, full-scale invasion of the senses that shocks, seduces, and slyly transforms you in unforgettable ways.” – Morbidly Beautiful Mar 16, 2025 Full Review O'Dessa (2025) 38% 4/5 “With "O'Dessa”, Geremy Jasper has unleashed a pulsating, vibrant vision that's set to redefine the rock opera genre for a new generation. ” – Morbidly Beautiful Mar 12, 2025 Full Review Night of the Zoopocalypse (2024) 96% 4/5 “A legitimate blast from beginning to end, I positively adore that a film like this exists, and I loved basking in its weird, spooky-yet-sweet neon glow.” – Morbidly Beautiful Feb 28, 2025 Full Review The WeedHacker Massacre (2024) 3/5 “It’s not a masterpiece of cinema, and lord knows it’s not trying to be. Still, if you enjoy healthy doses of camp, cheese, and cringeworthy comedy with your horror, it makes for a fun watch. ” – Morbidly Beautiful Feb 25, 2025 Full Review I Heart Willie (2025) 2.5/5 “Though it misses the mark in many ways, there’s fun to be had with the right expectations. There’s a bit of a perverse edge to the whole thing that makes this somewhat more interesting than your average hack-and-slash film.” – Morbidly Beautiful Feb 25, 2025 Full Review The Girl With the Needle (2024) 92% 5/5 “An important but deeply difficult watch inspired by real-life horror. Beautiful, brutal, and utterly unforgettable, it is a film that lingers in the bones, forcing us to reckon with both the past and our own present reality.” – Morbidly Beautiful Feb 24, 2025 Full Review Brave the Dark (2023) 74% 3.5/5 “The performances are stellar, and it’s easy to get swept up in this simple but powerful story of kindness and how much a single person can change your entire life. ” – Morbidly Beautiful Feb 23, 2025 Full Review Suze (2023) 100% 4/5 “With tender performances and sparkling writing, Suze is a smart, investing, feel-good film with rich themes that will remind you about the power of connection and compassion.  ” – Morbidly Beautiful Feb 12, 2025 Full Review Never Have I Ever (2024) 3/5 “It may be too slow and dialogue-heavy for many viewers, but there is something compelling about watching the psychological game of cat and mouse unfold. It mostly sticks the landing, even if it stumbles a bit getting there.” – Morbidly Beautiful Jan 28, 2025 Full Review Pratfall (2023) 92% 4/5 “A slow-burning drama about longing, loss, and the power of human connection, Pratfall is like a quietly mesmerizing melody that delivers one hell of a final note.” – Morbidly Beautiful Jan 21, 2025 Full Review The Room Next Door (2024) 81% 4/5 “With two powerhouse performances and a reminder that the ever-looming shadow of death is our most potent mandate to embrace life, The Room Next Door is a stirring triumph. ” – Morbidly Beautiful Jan 20, 2025 Full Review The Damned (2024) 91% 4/5 “First-time director Thordur Palsson, working from a script he co-wrote with Jamie Hannigan, demonstrates a keen eye for atmospheric immersion and a masterful understanding of creeping terror.” – Morbidly Beautiful Jan 12, 2025 Full Review Peter Pan's Neverland Nightmare (2025) 43% 3.5/5 “Visually striking, exceedingly nasty, and surprisingly scary, Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare reaches into the dark heart of a childhood story and dials its creepy undertones up to an eleven for maximum impact.” – Morbidly Beautiful Jan 11, 2025 Full Review Nosferatu (2024) 84% 5/5 “Exquisite craftsmanship elevates this haunting gothic tale; "Nosferatu" is a spellbinding achievement that demands you succumb to its charms. Eggers has crafted not just a worthy adaptation of a classic but also a new classic in its own right.” – Morbidly Beautiful Dec 25, 2024 Full Review Bleeding (2024) 4/5 “It uses vampirism to mine the depths of human despair, exploring the horror of feeling trapped—by circumstance, by addiction, by an endless cycle of trauma. Bleak and nihilistic, it's also a riveting watch that deserves your attention.” – Morbidly Beautiful Dec 9, 2024 Full Review Plan B (2024) 82% 3.5/5 “It has much to say about honesty, owning your mistakes, second chances, and realizing that people often have surprising depths that may not be readily apparent. Come for the hefty dose of humor, and stay for the heart at the story's core.” – Morbidly Beautiful Dec 4, 2024 Full Review
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