The Film Jury is officially in session! In our debut episode, hosts James Patrick, Kat Stratford, and Kristina Patrick take on the haunting new supernatural horror film Shelby Oaks (2024 / 2025) — the long-awaited directorial debut from filmmaker and YouTuber Chris Stuckmann.

The trio dives deep into the mystery behind the movie's production delays, its ambitious story of grief and trauma, and whether the hype surrounding Stuckmann's first feature was ultimately justified.

Starring Camille Sullivan, Michael Beach, Robin Bartlett, Keith David, and Brendan Sexton III, Shelby Oaks follows a woman's desperate search for her missing sister — one of the members of a paranormal investigation group known as The Paranormal Paranoids. As the truth unfolds, she's forced to confront supernatural forces and buried guilt in a film that blends indie drama with psychological horror.

The panel debates everything from the film's tone and pacing to its cinematography, score, and emotional payoff. Is it a bold debut, a misfire, or something in between?

The Verdict: 9/15 Gavels

• Kat Stratford — 4/5 Gavels

• Kristina Patrick — 3/5 Gavels

• James Patrick — 2/5 Gavels

Join The Film Jury as we render our first official verdict and decide whether Shelby Oaks deserves your attention or should stay buried in the archives of the Paranormal Paranoids.

Listen now on all major podcast platforms and follow along for future episodes reviewing new releases, cult classics, and cinematic controversies.