A family curse is all fun and games until it decides you’re next on the list, which is exactly the kind of cheery scenario DEATH NAME (2026) strolls into. The film leans into that unsettling “no escape” vibe—because apparently moving, praying, or Googling “how to break generational hexes” won’t help you here. Spells fizzle, geography is irrelevant, and denial only works until the curse taps you on the shoulder. It’s a rough setup, but a deliciously eerie one.

According to IMDb, the story follows a young Korean American woman who innocently tries to learn more about her heritage—because what could possibly go wrong with a little cultural curiosity? Quite a lot, as it turns out. The deeper she digs, the more she stirs up a deadly family curse that really should’ve stayed in the attic with the dusty photo albums and that one aunt’s questionable kimchi recipe.

Directed by the single-named and mysteriously stylish Réi, with a screenplay by Regina Kim, the film stars Amy Keum as Sophie Park, supported by Vana Kim, Kevin Woo, and Alice Bang. It’s a lineup that pairs nicely with Korean BBQ, kimchi, and a cold Cass beer—ideal snacks while your co-hosts dive into this new Tubi original and try not to wonder whether their families have been hiding any curses of their own.

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Few horror novels have embedded themselves in the public imagination quite like Stephen King’s The Shining. A bestseller upon release and still one of King’s most recognizable works, it was only a matter of time before Hollywood came calling. What no one expected, however, was that the notoriously meticulous Stanley Kubrick would take the reins—and bring Jack Nicholson along for the ride. The result is a film that has since carved out its place in cinema history as one of the genre’s towering achievements.

IMDB distills the premise succinctly: “A family heads to an isolated hotel for the winter, where a sinister presence influences the father into violence. At the same time, his psychic son sees horrifying forebodings from both the past and the future.” It’s a simple setup, but Kubrick’s execution transformed it into a labyrinth of dread, symbolism, and psychological unraveling that continues to inspire analysis decades later.

That enduring fascination was on full display recently when The Shining was pitted against fourteen other contenders in a listener poll on the Dark Discussions Podcast Facebook group. The film emerged victorious, earning the spotlight for the show’s milestone 700th episode. In celebration, the hosts revisit Kubrick’s icy masterpiece—its legacy, its mysteries, and its place not just in horror, but in the broader canon of American filmmaking.