Cinemassacre

Monster Madness XX Theme Reveal and Pre-Order!

Heather Johnson Yu — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:02:43 +0000

Now announcing: the theme of Monster Madness XX next month is “TRICK or TREAT”. That means movies that take place on Halloween day! Also, celebrate two decades of my reviews with our new shirt and poster, showcasing this year’s logo and full movie line-up. Design by Unlovely Frankenstein. Get it on Retroware!

Angry Video Game Nerd – Season 19 (AVGN Full Season Nineteen)

Heather Johnson Yu — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:12:36 +0000

Season 19 of Angry Video Game Nerd all together in one video for your viewing convenience!

Here’s the AVGN Season 19 episode list:
0:00 – Gex Trilogy
22:21 – Video Game Commercials
39:26 – Dragon’s Lair Re-Revisited
1:02:27 – Metroid: Original Trilogy
1:35:51 – Mario Paint with GWAR
1:56:18 – Werewolf: The Last Warrior
2:17:20 – Timecop
2:32:55 – E.T. Interplanetary Mission

OUTTAKES – AVGN: Beating Bubble Bobble

Heather Johnson Yu — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:08:29 +0000

We had a great time shooting AVGN Episode 233. Here’s all the blown takes, cracked-up moments, and the bits that didn’t make the final Bubble Bobble episode. Kyle Justin’s back as Guitar Guy. Enjoy the bloopers, the outtakes, and the behind-the-scenes footage from the two-player Bubble Bobble shoot. Should probably watch the full episode first!!

Beating Bubble Bobble (NES) – Angry Video Game Nerd (AVGN) Episode 233

Heather Johnson Yu — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:26:57 +0000

The Nerd learns that beating Bubble Bobble the right way takes more than one player. To reach the true ending, he has to bring in a very special guest. Together they blow bubbles, trap enemies, dodge Grumple Grommit (aka “Super Drunk”), decode the game’s bizarre on-screen messages, and grind through both loops to earn the ending most people never saw back in the day.

Crash Bandicoot Games with Caddicarus – Angry Video Game Nerd (AVGN) Episode 232

Justin Silverman — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:00:35 +0000

The Nerd takes a look at the wild history of Crash Bandicoot, from the original PlayStation classic to the strange sequels that followed. With a little “help” from special guest Caddicarus, the Nerd dives into platforming, kart racing, party games, crossovers, and some of the weirdest moments in Crash history. Featuring Crash Bandicoot, Crash Bandicoot 2, Crash Team Racing, Crash Bash, The Wrath of Cortex, Twinsanity, Crash of the Titans, and more.

The Highs and Lows of the Epic Universe Theme Park

Justin Silverman — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 17:48:09 +0000

I teamed up with Vinny from Vinesauce to break down the highs and lows of Universal’s Epic Universe park… from the Universal Monsters and Super Nintendo World to the third Harry Potter area in Orlando. We get into the new rides, the crowds, the prices, and whether Epic Universe lives up to the hype.

Top 10 Reasons Modern Movie Theaters Suck

screenwavemedia — Sun, 31 May 2026 17:24:47 +0000

James returns to the Top 10 format for a deep dive into everything wrong with modern movie theaters: from $30 popcorn buckets and the IMAX scam, to Nicole Kidman’s spiritual AMC ad, recliner sear squeaks, the theater becoming everything but a theater, and the “concession voucher” workaround for streaming TV finales. A spiritual follow-up to Top 10 Reasons Blu-ray Sucks.

Mortal Kombat 2 – Cinemassacre Theater Review

screenwavemedia — Sat, 23 May 2026 17:18:05 +0000

We review Mortal Kombat II (2026)… and we filmed the whole review inside an actual movie theater. We both liked it, and we dig into why some video game movies get it right while others completely miss the mark. We also break down the upcoming wave of video game movies on the horizon and talk Mortal Kombat as a whole: from the arcade days through the 1995 film, Annihilation, the 2021 reboot, and the games themselves. Karl Urban joins the franchise as Johnny Cage. Directed by Simon McQuoid and written by Jeremy Slater, the sequel to 2021’s Mortal Kombat reboot from New Line Cinema and Warner Bros. Hit theaters May 8, 2026.

We Reviewed Bio-Dome in the REAL Bio-Dome… and Got Stranded

Justin Silverman — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:43:18 +0000

We went out to Arizona to check out the real Biosphere 2 and review the 1996 movie Bio-Dome, and what was supposed to be a simple video turned into us getting stranded in the middle of the desert. We talk about what the science experiment actually was, why the movie even exists, and whether ir holds up or is exactly as dumb as you may remember.

Visiting a REAL 90s Pizza Hut (kinda)

Justin Silverman — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:00:54 +0000

We took a trip out to Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania to check out one of the last remaining Pizza Hut Classic locations… and it honestly felt like stepping back into the 90s. (This was actually filmed a while ago, back in September of 2025, when we filmed at Reaper’s Revenge haunted hayride near Scranton, PA for Monster Madness. Same day!)

If you grew up going to Pizza Hut, you probably remember it as more than just pizza. The red cups, the dim lighting, the buffet, the arcade machines… it was a whole experience. Something you don’t really get anymore. So I went out there with Justin, Ryan, and Patrick and just started talking about all the weird, specific memories that come with Pizza Hut. The ads, the promotions, Ninja Turtles, demo discs, Friday nights… all of it. But at the same time, it’s kind of a weird feeling. Because these “Pizza Hut Classic” locations are both a time capsule… and a modern attempt to recreate something that’s been gone for years.

So the question is… what place would YOU want to see brought back like this?