Harbinger (2026) Review
from Because I'm John Sellmeyer Hosted by John Robert Joseph Sellmeyer
Welcome back to Because I'm John Sellmeyer. This week, we are ripping into the 2026 British horror film Harbinger. The premise sounds like campy gold: a notorious serial killer transfers his soul into a vintage arcade fortune-telling machine just before his death to terrorize his widow and a reality TV ghost-hunting crew. Unfortunately, the execution completely loses its grip on reality. In this episode, we cover: The Orlando Incident: My horrifying and deeply embarrassing encounter with a quarter-operated inmate at Old Town. Rule-Breaking Ghosts: Why Harbinger fails at basic supernatural world-building, featuring villain powers that change from scene to scene. Bizarre Script Contradictions: Characters getting thrown out of permanently locked, bulletproof windows, and a brief, completely absurd intimate moment that defies explanation. A Mismatched Cast: A lead actress fighting for her life to carry the emotional weight of the film, surrounded by a distracting ensemble that feels pulled from an off-brand sketch comedy show. Spoiler Warning: I ruin the entire movie for you. If you want an actual page-turner where the supernatural rules make sense, check out my eco-thriller, The Maw Beneath The Mane by J.R.J. Sellmeyer. It is available right now on Kindle, Audible, and Barnes & Noble. Keep your quarters in your pocket, and thank you for listening!
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