Of course, we had to talk about one of the most anticipated and polarizing horror films of 2023, “The Exorcist: Believer”.
**SPOILER ALERT! AS WITH ALL SPECIAL EDITIONS, WE HOLD NOTHING BACK AND DISCUSS MAJOR SPOILERS!**
There is so much to unpack when it comes to The Exorcist: Believer. How the rights almost cost half a billion dollars. The fact that there is literally not one exorcist in the movie. Trying to connect it to the original. But we mainly talked about how disappointed we were. Do we have ourselves to blame?
It is hard not to go into some movies with high expectations – especially ones that have trailers as awesome as The Exorcist: Believer. As much as we anticipated it, we knew it would have to be something special to be one of our picks for the best of the year. So, we went in with clear heads and just wanted to like it.
That being said, the trailers did an excellent job of pumping us up, and the name The Exorcist carries gravity.
We talk about how both may have ended up doing more harm than good. Should this have been its own IP? We also discuss its place in the franchise and what it means going forward.
It has been half a century since the original was released and proceeded to frighten audiences for decades. Few expected the new release to have the same impact, but will it have any appeal to new audiences? Will horror fans be willing to accept it?
The power of Christ compels us to talk about everything – and little of it is good.
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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 373: ‘Mockbuster’ (2026)
We have spent years talking about how important The Blair Witch Project is. We discuss the pros and cons of the latest reimagining of the iconic found footage classic. And we are definitely interested. Plus, the latest internet horror fad that Hollywood wants to adapt into a movie. And while it does seem a little silly to us, they do have a strong director attached to it.
The Asylum has been putting out grade-A quality B movies for a long time. Sharknado may be their most well-known, but their specialty are mockbusters like Tomb Invader and Top Gunner. We could not wait to take a look at their inner workings.
Mockbuster does much more than that. Sure, there is plenty of footage from The Asylum library. And yes, all of it is amazing. The interviews with the people at the top of the company are also great. They know the score and are funny, entertaining, and informative.
But it is the documentary’s subject that is the beating heart of the film. Anthony Frith is one of the most charming people we have ever seen and we enjoyed watching his journey. Mockbuster ended up being an unexpected feel-good watch thanks to Frith and all of the incredibly supportive people featured.
On top of all that, we get to see how a movie from The Asylum gets 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. You can reach us personally or on Twitter @AdventuresinMo1.
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