The Midnight Effect

Today, Alex and guest Hunter take a look at a newer movie released on May 15, 2026, this supernatural romance horror film is a modern twist on the classic "The Monkey's Paw." With a stunning 94% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, it’s a must-watch!  "Obsession" is more than just a horror film; it is a reflection on love, desire, and the ethical implications of our actions. With its strong performances, compelling narrative, and unique direction, it is a film that deserves to be seen on the big screen. Whether you're a fan of horror or simply looking for a thought-provoking film, "Obsession" offers something for everyone. So grab your friends, and experience the thrill of this modern classic.
 
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   Credits -  Music: A Quiet Place by Soundridemusic
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Story Music- Song: Justify The Lie, Composer: Darren Curtis
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Three dragons. One woman. This story gets flaming hot. 
 
Join us in The Midnight Effect, featuring Horry Stories. In this episode, we are set ablaze as we talk about the book Dragon’s Gift by Jasmine Walt. 
 
WARNING: 18+ CONTENT, Sex, Violence
 
Read the Full Book HERE: Amazon.com: Dragon's Gift: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0768BG1TG?ref=yb_qv_ov_kndl_dp_rwa Dragon Fantasy Romance (The Dragon's Gift Trilogy Book 1) eBook : Walt, Jasmine: Kindle Store 
 
Intro: Music: NO COPYRIGHT - Music Hip Hop Rap - Inspiration - youtube songs for videos Rap HIP HOP Instrumental, produced by NoCopyrightMusic - Freemusic
Link: https://youtu.be/I_ZMsUiK_co?si=QEyEOvnvUGtFr_Vr 
 
Mid: Music: Sexy Scene Instrumentals Vol. 2, produced by Sascha Ende
Link: https://ende.app/en/song/13560-sexy-scene-instrumentals-vol-2 
 
Outro: Music: Love & Hate - No copyright music - CREATIVE COMMONS MUSIC- hip hop instrumentals - AMBIVALENCE, produced by NoCopyrightMusic - Freemusic
Link: https://youtu.be/cjeUmD84Ya4?si=9UC81sEfm5eeysq_ 

The film industry is notorious for its unpredictable box office performances. One such instance is a film that struggled upon its release, overshadowed by blockbusters like Men in Black II, Spider-Man, and Star Wars: Episode II. While it faltered at the box office, its gritty take on the dragon genre has since garnered a cult following. On today's episode of Scream Scenes, we look at the film Reign of Fire.
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Intro Music-  Horror Cinematic Teaser Trailer Background Music / A Quiet Place by soundridemusic
   Credits -  Music: A Quiet Place by Soundridemusic
     Link to Video:    • NoCopyright Horror Cinematic Teaser Traile...  
Story Music- Song: Justify The Lie, Composer: Darren Curtis
Website: https://www.youtube.com/user/DesperateMeasurez
License: Creative Commons (BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Music powered by BreakingCopyright: https://breakingcopyright.com
Outro Music- Dark Tension Rising Music by MATTIA CUPELLI, You can listen to more songs on SPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/2WxnNN7
APPLE MUSIC:   / mattia-cupelli  
BANDCAMP: https://mattiacupelli.bandcamp.com/
SOUNDCLOUD:   / mattiacupelli

Dragons come in all shapes and sizes.  Some are subtle and sneaky.  Others are vicious and conniving.  All have dire consequences.
 
Welcome to The Midnight Effect, featuring The Crypt Keeper’s Journal: Entry 14. Tonight we learn that danger can lurk both inside and outside the city walls, as well as the mind’s walls, when we talk about dragons.
 
In this episode we read:
Title: The Jade Dragon’s Curse
 
Author: u/jonasclark
 
Location: r/nosleep
 
Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/26p475/the_jade_dragons_curse/ 
Title: You have seen the dragon
 
Author: u/LeneBm
 
Location: r/nosleep
 
Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/29vkvq/you_have_seen_the_dragon/ 
Title: I went off-trail in Eastern Europe and barely made it out alive. Something in the tall grass almost killed me in Romania
 
Author: u/somethinggoeshere2
 
Location: r/nosleep
 
Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/1nqcp38/i_went_offtrail_in_eastern_europe_and_barely_made/ 
Music created by Sascha Ende and is subject to the CC BY 4.0 license
 
Intro: Music: Drama Intro 5 (Water Drop), produced by Sascha Ende
          Link: https://ende.app/en/song/419-drama-intro-5-water-drop
 
Mid: Music: Lost Place Atmospheres 004, produced by Sascha Ende
         Link: https://ende.app/en/song/12218-lost-place-atmospheres-004
 
Outro: Music: Cinematic Suspense Series Episode 002, produced by Sascha Ende
      Link: https://ende.app/en/song/5789-cinematic-suspense-series-episode-002

Ever wanted to join a school full of witches and warlocks? Facing many challenges that could lead to the end of you? But the main challenge is, the most powerful, sexiest warlock in the school wants you dead?
 
Join us in The Midnight Effect, featuring Horry Stories. In this episode, we are bewitched and bewildered while we talk about the book Dark Witch by Becky Moynihan. 
 
WARNING: 18+ CONTENT, Sex, Violence
 
Read the Full Book HERE: Amazonhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FTYBVDL6?ref=yb_qv_ov_kndl_dp_rw.com: Dark Witch: A Spicy Dark Academia Romantasy (Heartstone Academy Book 1) eBook : Moynihan, Becky: Books 
 
Intro: Music: NO COPYRIGHT - Music Hip Hop Rap - Inspiration - youtube songs for videos Rap HIP HOP Instrumental, produced by NoCopyrightMusic - Freemusic
Link: https://youtu.be/I_ZMsUiK_co?si=QEyEOvnvUGtFr_Vr 
 
Mid: Music: Sexy Scene Instrumentals Vol. 2, produced by Sascha Ende
Link: https://ende.app/en/song/13560-sexy-scene-instrumentals-vol-2 
 
Outro: Music: Love & Hate - No copyright music - CREATIVE COMMONS MUSIC- hip hop instrumentals - AMBIVALENCE, produced by NoCopyrightMusic - Freemusic
Link: https://youtu.be/cjeUmD84Ya4?si=9UC81sEfm5eeysq_ 

The latest episode of Midnight Effects takes a deep dive into Ari Aster's psychological horror film, Hereditary. This film intricately weaves domestic drama with elements of the supernatural, presenting a family unraveling in the wake of their matriarch’s death.
 
 
Intro Music-  Horror Cinematic Teaser Trailer Background Music / A Quiet Place by soundridemusic
   Credits -  Music: A Quiet Place by Soundridemusic
     Link to Video:    • NoCopyright Horror Cinematic Teaser Traile...  
Story Music- Song: Justify The Lie, Composer: Darren Curtis
Website: https://www.youtube.com/user/DesperateMeasurez
License: Creative Commons (BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Music powered by BreakingCopyright: https://breakingcopyright.com
Outro Music- Dark Tension Rising Music by MATTIA CUPELLI, You can listen to more songs on SPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/2WxnNN7
APPLE MUSIC:   / mattia-cupelli  
BANDCAMP: https://mattiacupelli.bandcamp.com/
SOUNDCLOUD:   / mattiacupelli

One witch, two witch, red witch, blue witch. 
 
Welcome to The Midnight Effect, featuring The Crypt Keeper’s Journal: Entry 13. Tonight we step into a world where moonlight spills across ink and every page hums with enchantment as we talk witches. 
 
In this episode we read:
 
Title: The witch from the burrow put me under a curse.  Now when I speak, I must do it in verse.
 
Author: u/Pudenator
 
Location: r/nosleep
 
Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/try7gg/the_witch_from_the_burrow_put_me_under_a_curse/ 
Title: A Witch’s Premonition
 
Author: u/[deleted]
 
Location: r/nosleep
 
Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/dwxi03/a_witchs_premonition/ 
Title: When I was 5, I met the Witch of Blackberry Hollow
 
Author: u/VisualSun9225
 
Location: r/nosleep
 
Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/yryuhw/when_i_was_5_i_met_the_witch_of_blackberry_hollow/ 
Title: Curse Of The Backwood Witch
 
Author: u/[deleted]
 
Location: r/nosleep
 
Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/1j38fz/curse_of_the_backwood_witch/ 
Music created by Sascha Ende and is subject to the CC BY 4.0 license
 
Intro: Music: Drama Intro 5 (Water Drop), produced by Sascha Ende
          Link: https://ende.app/en/song/419-drama-intro-5-water-drop
 
Mid: Music: Lost Place Atmospheres 004, produced by Sascha Ende
         Link: https://ende.app/en/song/12218-lost-place-atmospheres-004
 
Outro: Music: Cinematic Suspense Series Episode 002, produced by Sascha Ende
      Link: https://ende.app/en/song/5789-cinematic-suspense-series-episode-002
 

You are what you eat in this story. And in this case, you’re addicted to chicken nuggets. 
 
Join us in The Midnight Effect, featuring Horry Stories. In this episode, we indulge in all sorts of cravings while talking about the book, The Final Dip by K. Bello 
 
WARNING: 18+ CONTENT, Sex, Violence
 
Read the Full Book HERE: Amazon.com: The Final Dhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CY2GG28P?ref=yb_qv_ov_kndl_dp_rwip: One Nugget. Endless Temptations. (Dipped In Delusion Trilogy Book 1) eBook : Bello, K.: Kindle Store 
 
Intro: Music: NO COPYRIGHT - Music Hip Hop Rap - Inspiration - youtube songs for videos Rap HIP HOP Instrumental, produced by NoCopyrightMusic - Freemusic
Link: https://youtu.be/I_ZMsUiK_co?si=QEyEOvnvUGtFr_Vr 
 
Mid: Music: Sexy Scene Instrumentals Vol. 2, produced by Sascha Ende
Link: https://ende.app/en/song/13560-sexy-scene-instrumentals-vol-2 
 
Outro: Music: Love & Hate - No copyright music - CREATIVE COMMONS MUSIC- hip hop instrumentals - AMBIVALENCE, produced by NoCopyrightMusic - Freemusic
Link: https://youtu.be/cjeUmD84Ya4?si=9UC81sEfm5eeysq_ 

In today’s episode of Scream Scenes, we’re reviewing The Menu, a film that serves up more than just gourmet meals. It highlights the pretentiousness of fine dining and the lengths people will go to for a unique experience.
Why does it matter? Because it challenges our perceptions of food, dining, and the elitism that often accompanies it.
 
Intro Music-  Horror Cinematic Teaser Trailer Background Music / A Quiet Place by soundridemusic
   Credits -  Music: A Quiet Place by Soundridemusic
     Link to Video:    • NoCopyright Horror Cinematic Teaser Traile...  
Story Music- Song: Justify The Lie, Composer: Darren Curtis
Website: https://www.youtube.com/user/DesperateMeasurez
License: Creative Commons (BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Music powered by BreakingCopyright: https://breakingcopyright.com
Outro Music- Dark Tension Rising Music by MATTIA CUPELLI, You can listen to more songs on SPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/2WxnNN7
APPLE MUSIC:   / mattia-cupelli  
BANDCAMP: https://mattiacupelli.bandcamp.com/
SOUNDCLOUD:   / mattiacupelli
What’s your take on the world of haute cuisine? Let’s hear your thoughts!
 

Not all roadside restaurants are safe to eat at and maybe you shouldn’t eat leftovers that you find in a dumpster. But hey, to each their own. 
 
Welcome to The Midnight Effect, featuring The Crypt Keeper’s Journal: Entry 12. Hope you’re hungry because in this episode, we satiate our hunger and try to find something good to eat, but might be looking in all the wrong places.
 
In this episode we read:
 
Title: I stopped off at a secluded Diner, luckily for me, I didn’t eat the food.
 
Author: u/CreepyScribbler
 
Location: r/nosleep
 
Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/10xvigz/i_stopped_off_at_a_secluded_diner_luckily_for_me/ 
Title: The restaurant across the street from me must have the best trash
 
Author: u/NickTBA
 
Location: r/nosleep
 
Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/erxwp0/the_restaurant_across_the_street_from_me_must/ 
Title: I help out at a local food bank, and on Wednesday we had the weirdest donation
 
Author: u/SackvilleMor
 
Location: r/nosleep
 
Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/l55mg8/i_help_out_at_a_local_food_bank_and_on_wednesday/ 
Music created by Sascha Ende and is subject to the CC BY 4.0 license
 
Intro: Music: Drama Intro 5 (Water Drop), produced by Sascha Ende
          Link: https://ende.app/en/song/419-drama-intro-5-water-drop
 
Mid: Music: Lost Place Atmospheres 004, produced by Sascha Ende
         Link: https://ende.app/en/song/12218-lost-place-atmospheres-004
 
Outro: Music: Cinematic Suspense Series Episode 002, produced by Sascha Ende
      Link: https://ende.app/en/song/5789-cinematic-suspense-series-episode-002