We check out one of the most important genre film fests and review the buzzed-about “Lovely, Dark, and Deep” and “Sympathy for the Devil”.
Sympathy for the Devil
We begin, as always, with talk of the latest horror headlines.
The show starts with us talking about what it seems everyone is talking about, Barbie. It has been a strange year at the box office, and Greta Gerwig’s latest release surpassed expectations in a record-breaking opening.
The question becomes, what can stop it? It may not be until the October release of The Exorcist: Believer. The trailer sure looks awesome.
Then it’s on to our featured new movie reviews, featuring a couple of hotly anticipated genre films out of Fantasia.
Lovely, Dark, and Deep
Fantasia is the biggest genre film fest in North America, and each edition has some great offerings. This year is no different as it not only boasts some of the most exciting indie films of 2023 but there is also a focus on South Korean cinema.
We start our look at Fantasia with the latest movie starring Georgina Campbell.
How good is Lovely, Dark, and Deep? The great acting and setting alone make it one of the best of the year. The cinematography is also fantastic, but the story truly sets it apart. It is not very often you see a movie that is so good that it actually makes you jealous.
Nicolas Cage as Dracula is awesome enough, but his possibly playing the Devil may be the greatest casting choice ever. Sympathy for the Devil definitely has its twist and surprises, but not all of them are good.
We talk about what we like about it and what it did to disappoint us.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT:
Last week, we talked about Cobweb, one of the more interesting horror movies of the year, featuring a pair of strong performances and a pair of twists that work to varying degrees.
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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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