Mike Flanagan is one of the best horror directors out there. This week we have a lot to say about him - and not all of it is good. We talk about the upcoming Carrie series and what it means for his Exorcist movie. We also talk about how we do not care about the upcoming The Life of Chuck. We are interested to see what Blumhouse wants to do with the Saw franchise though.

It has been a while since we have covered a horror movie out of Mexico. Yeah, we do not want to have anything to do with pandemic movies. And zombie flicks are not our favorite movies. And the two hour runtime for Parvulos had us both worried. Thankfully, it not only proved our fears wrong; it may well be one of the best films we have covered this year.

There are a lot of familiar tropes here, but it weaves them all together with strong writing and great characters. It hits all of the emotional beats it aims for, has some good gore, and is even able to overcome a gratuitous dog violence moment. This is a must watch for any fan of horror or strong storytelling.

Dangerous Animals is also successful, though it does things completely differently. It is over the top, ridiculous, and terrifying. A sharksploitation serial killer movie sounds like it would be played for laughs, but this movie is dead serious - and better for it. One of the most exciting horror movies we have covered in a long time.

Adventures in Movies! is a part of the Morbidly Beautiful Podcast Network. Morbidly Beautiful is your one stop shop for all your horror needs. From the latest news and reviews to interviews and old favorites, it can be found at Morbidly Beautiful.

Adventures in Movies! is hosted by Nathaniel and Blake. You can find Nathaniel on Instagram at nathaninpoortaste. Blake can be found on Twitter @foureyedhorror and on Instagram at foureyedhorror. You can reach us personally or on Twitter @AdventuresinMo1.

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The success of the latest Final Destination movie is one of the biggest surprises of the first part of the year. Even more shocking is a reported incident from Argentina that is one of the truest cases of life imitating art ever seen. Deadly truth, false internet reporting, or best marketing ever?

We finally saw our first look at the It prequel series Welcome to Derry and neither of us were particularly impressed. Of course, we will be watching the HBO Max show, but the trailer was very disappointing. It as a little too familiar. That being said, we have high hopes for the show’s potential.

We have championed indie horror on our humble little podcast for years. And since we have watched so many small budget films, we understand some of the constraints that come with them. Production values are lower, actors are not as well known, and there is less access to resources. Knowing this, we adjust our expectations and are willing to give the benefit of the doubt.

One thing we will not forgive is poor writing. A Hard Place is a decent enough idea. Criminals are caught in the middle of a war between two monster factions. There is just so much going on that nothing leaves an impact. Add in the fact that none of the many characters are developed and the end result is a film that feels pointless.

For years, people have complained about the number of remakes and superhero movies. “We want new stuff!” they all scream. This is not limited to a vocal minority. Critics include it in reviews, film fans discuss it while trying to figure out their best Wes Anderson movie, and even the average person on the street has strong feelings about the topic.

And then a movie like Companion comes along. Topical, cast filled with young stars, and a director working on his first feature film. And nobody went to see it. But maybe it wasn’t that good? We talk about the performances, themes, and tone while trying to figure out why no one went out to see a movie that was exactly what they wanted.

Adventures in Movies! is a part of the Morbidly Beautiful Podcast Network. Morbidly Beautiful is your one stop shop for all your horror needs. From the latest news and reviews to interviews and old favorites, it can be found at Morbidly Beautiful.

Adventures in Movies! is hosted by Nathaniel and Blake. You can find Nathaniel on Instagram at nathaninpoortaste. Blake can be found on Twitter @foureyedhorror and on Instagram at foureyedhorror. You can reach us personally or on Twitter @AdventuresinMo1.

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We have had many discussions about The Texas Chainsaw Massacre on our humble little podcast. In recent months, we have also talked a lot about Osgood Perkins. We never thought the two of them would come together. The rumor is that may be happening. The question becomes, is that a good thing?

We are big enough to admit when we are wrong. Last week, we correctly predicted that the new Final Destinations movie would be number one a the box office. In doing so, we were very dismissive of the franchise. We referred to it as second rate and its box office success would be due to there being little competition. As it turns out, Bloodlines is not only the most successful installment in the series; it is the top grossing horror movie of the year. That being said, we have still have yet to hear anyone say it is their favorite horror franchise.

Bad neighbors suck. Yes, there are some things that you learn to put up with it and being to not even care all that much about. But when you have those neighbors that seem to have a complete disregard for you, it can make coming home hell. And if you happen to be the one causing the problems, dealing with police, the people you upset, and retaliation can also be a pill.

Restless is a British psychological thriller that sees a woman unravel due to one such neighbor. A mix of great sound design, surprising moments of humor, and great storytelling will catch audiences off guard. It is a basic and relatable story that makes for an enjoyable watch.

The Surrender may not be as relatable, but it also boasts strong performances and writing. The tale is one as old as horror. A family conducts a ritual to bring a recently deceased love one back to life. Naturally, it is not as simple as it sounds. And even though the plot may be familiar, it is also not as simple as it sounds.

Adventures in Movies! is a part of the Morbidly Beautiful Podcast Network. Morbidly Beautiful is your one stop shop for all your horror needs. From the latest news and reviews to interviews and old favorites, it can be found at Morbidly Beautiful.

Adventures in Movies! is hosted by Nathaniel and Blake. You can find Nathaniel on Instagram at nathaninpoortaste. Blake can be found on Twitter @foureyedhorror and on Instagram at foureyedhorror. You can reach us personally or on Twitter @AdventuresinMo1.

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