Summer horror is on fire, and we talk about two of the latest indie releases, two twisty and surprising films, Mother, May I?” and “Cobweb”.
Cobweb
We begin, as always, with talk of the latest horror headlines.
We have never been shy about our opinions on fair compensation. That said, we have not formed an opinion on the ongoing actors’ strike because we have not done enough research. We do address the topic as it pertains to our show and also understand that this is an age in which people have to take a stand on every single issue, one way or another. Before shouting your opinion from the rooftops, make sure you know what you are talking about.
Horror franchises drive the genre. Subtitles like Origins, Extinction, and Revelations are more common than iconic villains. The announcement of Pet Sematary: Bloodlines is somewhat surprising, even though it shouldn’t be. We share our excitement and trepidation.
Another upcoming sequel that caught us off guard is Saw X. There is no doubt it is one of the most popular and well know series ever, but it seemed like it was going to be put on hold for the time being. But it seems like the Spiral experiment is over before it even had a chance to begin.
Then it’s on to our featured new movie reviews, as we discuss one new VOD arrival and another surprise theatrical film generating quite a bit of buzz despite being in very limited release.
We love Kyle Gallner, so it should come as no surprise that we jumped at the chance to see him star in a genre film, Mother, May I? — a thought-provoking thriller that takes on mental illness, childhood trauma, and relationships. Heady stuff, to be sure, but it is also a creepy horror movie.
Cobweb is a twisty film that will keep its audiences guessing. What starts off as standard fare soon becomes something much more sinister and frightening. After creating genuine concern, things go in another direction.
The first twist had us both on board, but the second had us on opposing sides.
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Last week, we talked about Final Cut, the French remake of One Cut of the Dead, a cult classic whose success can be compared to the original Blair Witch Project.
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Every week AIPT Movie Editor Nathaniel Muir and his cinema partner in crime Blake Heath discuss indie and genre movies you have have never heard of, the ones you cannot hear enough about, and the ones you never want to hear about again.
Episode: 367: ‘Speed Demon’ (2026)
Over the years, we have seen and discussed how horror has become more acceptable in the mainstream. This week we talk about two of the most striking examples of this. One is interesting while the other is just straight up weird. But both have us interested.
The idea of a nun who has lost her faith is not strange for an exorcism movie. Having the first introduction of said nun has her completely nude and coked up after a threesome is a little different. After showing off this incredibly buff nun, the awesomely titled Speed Demon takes off from there.
The film is an example of less being more. It does not reinvent the wheel and tells the simple story of a person trying to overcome their personal demons in order to defeat a literal one. And it works thanks to its setting and quick pace.
But it is in the closing moments that Speed Demon truly shines. In a whirlwind of revelations, the most powerful people in the world become entrenched in Sister Lu’s world. It also sets up the promise of what could be an exciting franchise.
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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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