Does The Exorcist (1973) still deserve its reputation as the scariest movie ever made?

In this Halloween episode of The Judgemental Minds Society, we revisit William Friedkin’s horror classic and debate what still works—and what feels less frightening today.

From the haunting Iraq opening and Regan’s possession to Father Karras and the disturbing hospital scenes, we discuss the film’s performances, documentary style, extended cut and infamous spider-walk scene.

We also compare supernatural horror with Constantine and explore why the atmosphere of 1970s New York and Washington, D.C. remains so compelling.

Is The Exorcist still terrifying, or does its greatest strength lie in its atmosphere?

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Digger review with spoilers! Is Tom Cruise delivering one of the best performances of his career?

Hugo and Julien discuss Alejandro González Iñárritu’s unconventional film, its shocking twists, and why they’re calling it a masterpiece.

From Cruise’s extraordinary monologue to John Goodman and the ensemble cast, we break down the performances, the film’s play-within-a-film structure, and its emotionally devastating ending.

We also debate its environmental message, political satire, the “woke” criticism, and whether Tom Cruise’s blockbuster reputation creates the wrong expectations.

With comparisons to Birdman, Magnolia, Brazil, Dr. Strangelove, and Synecdoche, New York, we explore why Digger demands your attention—and why it stayed with us long after leaving the theater.

⚠️ Full spoilers, including major twists and the ending.

Did Digger move you, frustrate you, or leave you confused?

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Is the new Resident Evil movie worth watching?

Hugo and Julien clash over survival horror, video game fan service, and whether the film delivers real scares—or just a disposable popcorn ride.

In this episode of The Judgemental Minds Society, we break down what works and what falls flat: jokes that undercut the tension, CGI monsters, echoes of The Thing, rushed pacing, and familiar Resident Evil details like Raccoon City, typewriters, and green herbs.

Does capturing the games make it a good horror movie? Expect spoilers, disagreements, and absolutely no agreement on how much Hugo knows about Resident Evil.

What did you think of Resident Evil? A fun horror ride or a missed opportunity?

Tell us in the comments.

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