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The Unrated Netflix Comedy That Reinvents Supernatural Terror
By Robert Scucci
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For years, I’ve been looking for the perfect found footage comedy, with mixed results. The Creep franchise is the closest I’ve come, and I’m beyond glad it’s slowly becoming a media empire that explores morbid humor through its found footage delivery. Mark Duplass is a picture perfect psycho, and his sense of menace pushes the franchise to hilarious extremes. While Creep (2015), its sequel, Creep 2 (2017), and its television spinoff, The Creep Tapes (2024 to present) lean into comedy, it’s still a horror franchise at its core. It’s close, but not quite what I was looking for.
This brings me to 2022’s Deadstream, which scratched that years-long itch so well that I wish I had clicked on it sooner while browsing Netflix. The problem is that I don’t read reviews because I don’t want them influencing my own. If I had, I would have found exactly what I was looking for much sooner than this past weekend.
Deadstream is inherently obnoxious and over the top, parodying streaming and prank bro culture so convincingly that you’ll feel like you’re watching the real thing. Husband and wife team Joseph and Vanessa Winter must have exposed themselves to countless hours of YouTube brainrot to pull this off, and it shows through their co-writing and directing efforts.
Shawn Is Perfectly Obnoxious
After having his channel demonetized for a cruel prank involving the homeless that lands him in serious trouble, Shawn Ruddy (Joseph Winter), the personality behind the Wrath of Shawn YouTube channel, decides it’s time to fire the GoPros back up and embark on his most ambitious project to date. Having gone on record saying he’s genuinely afraid of haunted houses, he resolves to livestream his trip to Death Manor, which is supposedly haunted by the evil spirit of Mildred Pratt.
Going all in, Shawn pulls the spark plugs from his car, throws his keys down a sewer grate, breaks into the house, and sets up shop. He mounts cameras in what he believes are the most haunted rooms and immediately starts testing his luck. He conducts a séance, destroys what appears to be a precious artifact, and runs around with a camera strapped to his head while documenting everything on one of the many iPads he brought with him. He also makes sure to plug his sponsors whenever the opportunity presents itself.
When one of his fans, Chrissy (Melanie Stone), shows up at the property, his viewers encourage him to keep exploring with her. Shawn soon realizes her presence will cause far more problems than he anticipated, especially since he promised his sponsors he’d be doing this alone. After reciting a mysterious Latin phrase at Chrissy’s urging, he has reason to believe he actually conjured Mildred’s evil spirit. What started as a clout chasing stunt becomes the ultimate test of his will and integrity as the stream takes a sinister, supernatural turn that even he cannot stage.
Production Values That Make Sense
Lesser found footage horror movies often stumble in the production department. There’s nothing more infuriating than characters recording on iPhones while transitions still crackle with VHS era static. Deadstream avoids this technological tomfoolery by leaning into modern streaming logic. Shawn is tech savvy, uses high-end GoPros, and essentially sets up a closed circuit system on his iPad.
We get glimpses of the house’s floor plan from this digital vantage point, while the GoPro strapped to Shawn’s head captures his immediate reactions. Across all devices, we see exactly what Shawn is experiencing, and it’s immersive enough to feel like a real livestream.
What really pulled me in, though, is Shawn himself. He’s irritating in the best way. Loud, rude, constantly talking smack to his audience in real time, and completely disrespectful of his surroundings because he’s so focused on his brand that he doesn’t yet grasp how serious his situation will become. Even when he takes what appears to be a supernatural beating, he laughs it off and keeps romping through the property. At one point, he tapes a GoPro to a Slim Jim because he’s trapped in a compromising position and has run out of tripods. It’s classic live streamer behavior pushed to its most ridiculous extreme.
If you’re looking for a straight up found footage comedy, Deadstream is it. There are genuinely effective jump scares here, but its real charm comes from Joseph Winter’s Shawn Ruddy, who even recorded his own theme music to congratulate himself for his brilliant idea to livestream inside a haunted house.
As of this writing, Deadstream is streaming on Netflix.
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Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on April 26
We’re now in the Waxing Gibbous phase of the lunar cycle. This means most of the Moon’s face is lit up at this point, making it especially bright in the night sky. Read on to see what details you can spot tonight.
What is today’s Moon phase?
As of Sunday, April 26, the Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous. Tonight, 73% of the moon will be lit up, according to NASA’s Daily Moon Guide.
If you’re looking at the Moon with just your naked eye, you should be able to catch a glimpse of the Mare Crisium, Copernicus Crater, and Tycho Crater. If you have binoculars, the Mare Frigoris, Posidonius Crater, and Apennine Mountains should also come into view. And, finally, with a telescope you’ll see all this plus the Apollo 17 landing spot, Rupes Altai, and Rupes Recta.
When is the next Full Moon?
The next Full Moon is predicted to take place on May 1, the first of two in May.
What are Moon phases?
NASA says that the Moon completes a full orbit around Earth in about 29.5 days, during which it passes through eight stages. Although the same face of the Moon is always turned toward us, the portion illuminated by the Sun shifts as it travels along its path, producing the familiar cycle of full, half, and crescent shapes. These variations are referred to as lunar phases, and there are eight altogether:
New Moon – The Moon is between Earth and the sun, so the side we see is dark (in other words, it’s invisible to the eye).
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Waxing Crescent – A small sliver of light appears on the right side (Northern Hemisphere).
First Quarter – Half of the Moon is lit on the right side. It looks like a half-Moon.
Waxing Gibbous – More than half is lit up, but it’s not quite full yet.
Full Moon – The whole face of the Moon is illuminated and fully visible.
Waning Gibbous – The Moon starts losing light on the right side. (Northern Hemisphere)
Third Quarter (or Last Quarter) – Another half-Moon, but now the left side is lit.
Waning Crescent – A thin sliver of light remains on the left side before going dark again.
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Best Mothers Day gifts 2026: 40+ ideas for pampering, de-stressing, or making life easier
Mother figures are the backbone of the world. They teach you the adulting necessities, give advice even if the problem is your fault, and above all, they put up with your shit and (almost) never complain. So when it comes to showing your appreciation with a Mother’s Day gift, the game plan involves more than a generic mug or the last wilted bouquet from CVS.
There’s something so priceless about a gift that was obviously picked just for her, regardless of its actual price. Whether it’s something to make a part of her life easier, something she’s mentioned wanting in passing, or simply something to make her feel like a queen, there are opportunities for truly thoughtful gifts for mom on any budget. Here are our best Mother’s Day gift ideas for 2026:
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This backup Mac might become your favorite at just $430
TL;DR: This near-mint MacBook Pro (2020) delivers strong performance, a sharp Retina display, and all-day usability for just $429.97 while stock lasts.
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Not every MacBook needs to be your “handle with care” device. Sometimes, you just want something powerful, reliable, and ready to go — without worrying about every scratch or spill. And this near-mint Apple MacBook Pro fits that bill.
It’s built to handle real work. With a 10th Gen Intel Core i5 processor, 16GB of RAM, and a fast 512GB SSD, it’s more than capable of juggling everyday multitasking, creative projects, or even some heavier workloads like video editing or coding.
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Apps launch quickly, files move fast, and everything feels responsive.
The 13.3-inch Retina display is still one of the highlights, offering sharp resolution and vibrant color with True Tone for easier viewing throughout the day. Pair that with the Magic Keyboard, the Touch Bar’s easy-access shortcuts, and Touch ID login, and you’ve got a setup that feels both familiar and efficient.
It’s also surprisingly versatile thanks to four Thunderbolt 3 ports, giving you plenty of options for displays, accessories, and fast data transfers. And with up to 10 hours of battery life, it’s easy to take it on the go without constantly thinking about charging.
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This Grade A refurbished model is in near-mint condition with the possibility of light scratching. Get MacBook Pro performance for just $429.97 (reg. $1,999) while stock lasts.
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