“Leprechaun: Origins” and “Hell House LLC Origins” take fans back to the beginning to see how the horror first unfolded in these franchises.
We may not have spent much time talking about it, but the actors’ strike loomed over our humble little podcast. Now that it is over, we discuss its ramifications and what it means for the future.
We also discuss the prequel to Stephen King’s It, Welcome to Derry. There are plenty of stories to be told and the possibilities for a strong King property.
Then, it’s on to our featured film reviews: one old and one new.
This week, we’re examining lesser-celebrated horror franchises, exploring their more recent “origin” sequels, and discussing how they have evolved — in good or bad ways.
Leprechaun is a strange franchise. It is well-known; even people who have never watched any of the films can typically name some of the franchise’s titles. The titular character is a popular one, but it remains a smaller series whose first two entries were released in theaters before the rest went straight to video… until 2014’s Leprechaun: Origins.
The WWE Studios release is an interesting one that moves the franchise away from its comedy horror roots and goes all in on the scares. The jokes have all been removed, and the film has become a creature feature.
How well does it work? Well, the fact that the next entry was a return to what Leprechaun is known for says it all.
Hell House LLC is another franchise that does not have the largest fanbase. While there is not one villain, there is an overarching story.
The fourth installment, Hell House LLC Origins: The Carmichael Manor, adds to the lore while staying true to its original roots.
We talk about the surprisingly strong characters, the straightforward storytelling, and whether we would want to see more of the found footage movies.
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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.
Blade Runner is one of the most revered science fiction films of all time. It has spawned video games, books, a sequel, and an upcoming Prime series. People LOVE the movie. We talk about a major casting decision for the show and how the original movie is overrated.
The Strangers is one of the best home invasion movies of all time. Surprisingly, it did not lead to a larger franchise. As a matter of fact, there will be more installments this year than there have been in the previous decade and a half. That includes a potential four and half hour long cut of all three movies that will be coming out this year. Some horror is all about making audiences feel uncomfortable, but that may be a little too much.
Haunted house movies is one of the most popular sub-genres in horror and will will never go away. People love to hear stories about homes with violent pasts. This sub-genre has gone beyond just scaring people as more comedy horror movies may be about haunted houses than any other subject.
For Sale has a lot going for it. Its use of effects proves there is more that the practical vs CGI argument does not always matter. Essentially, it does more with less. It also has two great leads that have tremendous chemistry. There is an overall charm to the entire film.
Regrettably, it does not manage to close the deal. There are some genuinely funny moments and some really creepy ones, but the whole thing never settles on a tone. For Sale also never recovers from a major decision leading into the third act. Things grind to a halt leading to an ending that is more confusing than anything else.
As we head into the home stretch of Bruceploitation Month, we finally get to Dragon Lee. A few shows back, Blake talked about how much he was looking forward to covering the actor. Kung Fu Fever is a revelation and a disappointment. Dragon Lee is even more awesome than either of us could have imagined, but the print is of very poor quality.
Blake also presents a theory that is as zany as any of the films we have covered. It may be too far out there for some listeners to accept, but after watching Kung Fu Fever, some listeners may not think it is so ridiculous. One thing everyone will agree on; this is one of the most tasteless Bruceploitation movies ever made.
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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.
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