We discuss a couple of standout documentaries from Slamdance and Sundance about a pro wrestling tour and The Church of Satan.
The Death Tour
We begin, as always, by discussing the latest and greatest horror news.
We began the year by talking about the movies we liked the least and most from 2023. Unsurprisingly, we had very little crossover with the Academy Awards. The Razzies did have some of our picks, but is that a good thing?
Oppenheimer was one of the biggest movies of the year. So why did it take so long to get a Japanese release date? The answer might surprise you. We also talked about the Chinese box office and how it can affect our show in the future.
Then, it’s on to our featured film reviews.
The Death Tour is probably not about what you think.
Screening at the Slamdance Film Festival, the documentary is about a pro wrestling tour in the Northern Territories. When it comes to wrestling, it is fairly simple to deliver a compelling product. All it takes are engaging stories and a storyline.
This film definitely has interesting personalities. It has the normal tales of self-doubt and redemption found in these types of documentaries, but it also brings different stories and themes that would set it apart.
Regrettably, The Death Tour makes decisions that would make it difficult to watch, even for fans of the sport.
Realm of Satan
Realm of Satan is already getting a lot of flack following its explosive Sundance premiere.
Made in collaboration with members of the Church of Satan, the documentary is not an exploration of the inner workings of the organization. Instead, it is an experimental film that seems to be about people. It is certainly not for everyone.
Due to its structure, it managed to be both entertaining and plodding. The moments that were the stereotypical view of what a Satanist is impressed us the least, while the scenes that were more grounded were way more interesting.
Shocking and silly, Realm of Satan is one of the most unique looks at Satanism you will ever see.
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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 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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