Summer Slash Week 8: Weird Magic, Retro Puppets & Highlander Reboot Buzz

We’re halfway through the 7th Annual Summer Slash horror marathon, and things are getting weird in the best way. This week, Johnny Spoiler tackles The Shout (1978) — a strange, atmospheric thriller about a drifter with a deadly magical “shout,” starring John Hurt, Alan Bates, and Susannah York.

Then we rewind for some retro horror with Puppet Master 7 (Retro Puppet Master), featuring Greg Sestero from The Room in one of his earliest roles. Along the way, we talk Charles Band’s indie horror legacy, weird franchise entries, and cult movie trivia you probably didn’t know.

Movie news this week is stacked:

• Dave Bautista in talks to play The Kurgan in the Highlander reboot.

• Henry Cavill as Connor MacLeod, Russell Crowe as Ramirez.

• Eddie Murphy joins undead action comedy Playas Ball.

• Disney+ and Hulu set for a 2026 merge.

Plus, we’ve got a new favorite binge fuel — Koia Plant Protein. No chalky taste, low sugar, dairy-free, and great for late-night horror marathons.

Whether you’re here for the horror deep dives, the weird trivia, or the movie news, Summer Slash is where cult classics and crazy cinema meet.

#SummerSlash #IndieHorror #CultMovies #HighlanderReboot #PuppetMaster #TheShout1978