We spent Thanksgiving digging into the new holiday-themed treat from the master of gore, Eli Roth. Did we leave satisfied?
SPOILER ALERT! AS WITH EVERY SPECIAL EDITION, WE WILL BE DISCUSSING SPECIFIC PLOT POINTS.
Eli Roth is a lot like Rob Zombie. (Or is it the other way around?) That is a bold statement, but we talk about what the two horror fans have in common – and it is not that they both had trailers in Grindhouse. The difference is Roth knows how to put together a movie. Still, there have been some missteps along the way.
Does Roth let his worst instincts take over Thanksgiving, or is it more like the classic Cabin Fever?
It is hard to talk about any high school slasher made in the last quarter century without talking about Scream. The movie deconstructed horror, and its influence is still felt. It is a very high bar, and most films do not even come close to meeting that lofty standard.
We break down the things that Thanksgiving was able to succeed at and what did not work as well.
Whether they are to be fodder or provide some level of depth, characters are an important part of any slasher. Thanksgiving has a surprisingly strong cast that does an excellent job of getting audiences invested. But the thing most people will watch the movie for is the kills.
The opening segment will clue anyone watching. We discuss how well things were done and one of the most disturbing scenes we have watched all year.
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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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