Adventures in Movies: Stocking Stuffers
We look at Jenn Wexler’s new holiday horror on Shudder, “The Sacrifice Game”, plus a surprising return to a famous erotic film franchise.
We begin, as always, with a discussion of the latest horror news.
It has been a while since we last talked about video games, but some announcements at The Game Awards sparked our interest. (At least on the show.) We also speak about Smile 2 (the upcoming sequel to the surprise horror hit Smile) and its imminent release. Plus, we discuss how the change from Ryan Gosling to Christopher Abbott in Wolf Man may actually be a good thing.
Then, it’s on to our featured reviews, unwrapping a couple of recent horror releases, including a new holiday horror from a rising star in the world of indie genre filmmaking.
Whether the original French or the Italian spin-offs, the Emanuelle franchise holds a special place in the memories of a certain age group. Short on plot but highly sexual, the films eased the transition into young adulthood. Most would be hard-pressed to remember what they were actually about, but they still managed to leave an impression.
Emanuelle’s Revenge is the latest installment, and unsurprisingly, it has its share of sexy moments. However, in what will be a surprise to many, the story takes precedence.
Highlighting it all are some strong performances, with Beatrice Schiaffino stealing just about every scene she is in at the titular and titillating lead. But do all the pros outweigh the cons?
Then, we’re on to this week’s feature presentation, the latest feature from Jenn Wexler (The Ranger).
The Sacrifice Game is a holiday horror movie that could have been something special. There are great performances, strong characters, and a fun premise. If only the ending were a little stronger…
ABOUT THIS PODCAST:
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 375: ‘Rubberhead’ (2026)
It is impossible to have a horror podcast and not talk about ‘Friday the 13th’ and ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’. And most of our time has been spent wondering how there has not been a new entry in either of the fan favorite franchises for decades. We finally have a little bit of news on both of them.
We also talk about the surprising success of Widow’s Bay. If you take a 10,000 foot view of Rubberhead: The Life and Monsters of Steve Johnson, you will think you know exactly what it is about. And you would not be completely wrong. The documentary surprised us by being one of the most emotional and information watches we have ever had.
If you grew up as a horror fan in the 1980s or early 90s, chances are you have seen Johnson’s work. He invented Slimer, worked on ‘Species’, created the arms for Doctor Octopus in ‘Spider-Man 2’, and worked on the still outstanding special effects for ‘An American Werewolf in London’. And that is just the very tip of the iceberg.
But along with being an incredible genius, he is also incredibly self-destructive. This makes Rubberhead one of the most frustrating watches of the year. His work is amazing, but he also knows what is shortcomings are and has no interest in fixing them.
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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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