Never mind that, what about a Waluigi number? I’m thinking an experimental avant garde type of thing, really dig deep into the psychological essence of Waluigi. 

Jesus, no. Not because it’s a bad idea (but also because of that), but because any road that opens up even the slimmest possible chance of anybody with any pull in the industry, even tangentially, thinking “Hmm, what are Friedberg & Seltzer up to?” is a road that must be avoided at any cost. 

Absolutely. I think the main culprit is as simple as: Movie gets enough buzz to attract more general audiences who might not know what they’re in for and might not have ever seen anything more extreme than Scream or Texas Chainsaw Massacre, maybe the first Terrifier at most.

I haven’t had the pleasure yet, waiting for streaming, but after that clip? Yeah, I can actually buy the hype for once. I’m sure William Castle is rolling in his grave at the second embedded tweet, though.

Strictly farm-to-table Ghostface masks for me, thank you very much! 

Because I pointed out bad clickbaiting in a non-serious way, I’m 10 years old. ... I can’t say I follow your logic there, champ. 

I think 11 still manages to be more entertaining and goofy than outright unpleasant, but I do think it’s gone about as far as it can go before crossing that line. 

A stylistic switch-up or fresh concept that gives new life to the Fatalities like how they reinvented Brutalities would be very welcome in the next MK. 

Just watched it, and man... while it stumbles occasionally and the main plot is extremely by-the-numbers, it’s easily the best since Hellbound. As much as I hope for this to get its own sequel, if it ends up capping off the franchise I’d be pretty much satisfied. 

I’m okay with Chevy being out, but it just wouldn’t be “and a movie” without Troy and Shirley. 

Yeezus H. West. What has become of you, AV Club? If you need to get clicks up this badly, why not just make it up out of thin air? Why not “Mila Kunis LOST 500 LBS In 6 DAYS Using This INCREDIBLE Supplement That Was Invented... BY A SCHOOL TEACHER!?”

I dunno, this might be a good change. Imagine entirely decentralized comedy. The mockchain, if you will. 

I don’t think anyone would be cruel enough to harmonize seven Adam Levines. Even just saying the words “seven Adam Levines” is a serious crime in several countries.

Next Bond will also reportedly be “living single” and facing off against “men behaving badly” while showing “grace under fire” and demonstrating his iconic “john larroquette show” and wit. 

Same, GB overcame the odds and managed to hold on to the legacy minus all of the OG crew, and it’d be heartbreaking to see that get upturned again. Hopefully it’s a smooth transition. 

♫Oh, AV Club
The Taco Bell is bonging♫

No notes, this sounds great. 

Not to undercut them, but here’s my competing pitch: “Final Fantasy Destination”. ... sighs and cuts off junk

I’m so excited to get to this. I watched about half an hour of it to see where it stood quality-wise, and it had two good belly laughs just in that snippet. Now that the rave reviews have hit, I’m utterly sold. Tales was great, but it was very much that early Telltale formula, warts and all. This one seems much more…

Boy, I’d better tune in to my local news affiliate this evening to learn more about this disturbing new trend that may be killing our youth! Are the FDA to blame, or is social media? Guess I’ll find out more at 8. 

... Okay, and? I said “horror villains”. If you’re going to do the pedant thing, the Cenobites aren’t villains.