In this episode of Horror Junkies, Mike, Pat, and Dylan wander into the eerie landscape of The Long Walk (2025), Francis Lawrence’s haunting adaptation of Stephen King’s dystopian nightmare. From the brutal simplicity of its premise, 50 boys, one road, and no stopping, to its meditations on death, endurance, and the human will to survive, we break down everything that makes this tale a chilling addition to King’s cinematic legacy.

We dig into the film’s unsettling atmosphere, the way it balances character-driven tension with relentless dread, and how it compares to both King’s original story and other survival horror classics. Is The Long Walk destined to be remembered as one of the most faithful and disturbing King adaptations, or does its slow march lose momentum along the way? Expect raw reactions, deep dives into its themes of mortality and control, and plenty of grim side tangents only Horror Junkies can deliver.

🎥 The Long Walk is now playing in theaters. Step carefully, once the walk begins, there’s no turning back.

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In this episode of Horror Junkies, Mike sits down with USA Today bestselling author Kosoko Jackson to discuss his chilling new novel, The Macabre, his highly anticipated adult horror debut releasing September 9, 2025.

Blending dark fantasy, gothic terror, and globe-spanning mystery, The Macabre is a nightmare of art, obsession, and unspeakable horrors. Jackson pulls back the curtain on his creative process, sharing how his work across genres shaped this descent into horror, and how history and art bleed into his storytelling.

We explore the deeper themes of the book—power, legacy, beauty, and dread and why The Macabre feels less like a novel and more like a haunting experience you can’t escape.

The Macabre by Kosoko Jackson releases September 9, 2025. Pre-order today or pick it up at your local bookstore when it drops. Support horror. Support indie shops. Support Kosoko Jackson.

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In this episode of Horror Junkies, Mike and Dylan trick dive headfirst into The Conjuring: Last Rites, the final chapter in James Wan’s blockbuster paranormal franchise. From its chilling exorcisms to the Warren’s last stand against the forces of darkness, we break down everything that makes (and doesn’t make) this closing installment worth the watch.

We unpack the film’s themes of faith, legacy, and the supernatural, exploring how Last Rites attempts to bring closure to over a decade of ghostly tales. Was this the perfect ending for Ed and Lorraine Warren—or did the franchise linger past its prime? Expect raw reactions, creepy comparisons to other possession films, and plenty of haunted side tangents only Horror Junkies can deliver.

🎥 The Conjuring: Last Rites is now playing in theaters. Love it or hate it, this one marks the end of an era in modern horror.

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