We unearth a couple of forgotten gems: The literary adaptation “The Lair of the White Worm” and the TV movie “No One Would Tell”.
The Lair of the White Worm (1988)
We begin, as always, with news of what’s happening in the world of horror.
When over 100 million people watch something, there is no way we can avoid talking about it. We discuss our favorite trailers from this year’s Super Bowl. And yes, we chose to talk about Knuckles instead of Wicked. Also, was there a commercial for Scientology during the big game, or are people just messing with us?
Then, it’s on to our featured film reviews, highlighting a couple of gems from the past.
Bram Stoker is a horror icon, but not in the same way as other creators like Stephen King or John Carpenter. Stoker is known for Dracula and nothing else. It is a rare case where the work has completely overshadowed the author. Still, Bram Stoker’s Dracula carries a lot of weight to many, beyond just horror audiences.
But when you ask people to name any of Stoker’s other works, the question will probably be met with a blank stare. However, in 1988, director Ken Russell gifted the world with his take on Stoker’s The Lair of the White Worm.
Sexy, sensual, frightening, and an assault on the senses, the film is an underrated gem that we could not say enough good things about as hard as we tried.
No One Would Tell (1996)
After-school specials went away a long time ago, but those who are old enough remember them fondly.
Though it was a Lifetime movie, 1996’s No One Would Tell definitely fits in the category. Its story of a high school girl being abused by her boyfriend is a powerful one that remained with anyone who saw it.
But how well does it work in 2024?
Putting aside how strange it is to see Fred Savage and Candance Cameron star in a movie about respecting women, it is a very effective movie. There are some poor writing decisions that are impossible to ignore, but the tension, pacing, and overall tone make for an impactful watch.
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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 372 ‘Ebola Syndrome (1996)
It has been a bad week for people who enjoy physical media. ‘GTA VI’ is not getting a physical release, Playstation games are not getting physical releases after next year, and Sony deleted over 550 movies from user libraries. We also talk about the awesome summer box office.
Sometimes it seems like the days of good old fashioned extreme horror are gone. It was fun to look for movies that everyone talked about but few people had actually seen. In today’s world, it is easy to find any movie that you have heard about. And the worst offenders are nowhere near as bad as they are supposed to be.
At least that is our opinion. But can you blame us? When we hear that movies like ‘Terrifier’ are supposed to be extreme horror, it is hard not to think this way. We decided it was time to take a look back. We literally went to a category that have previously made us feel uncomfortable.
‘Ebola Syndrome’ is a Category III Hong Kong movie that checks off all the boxes for extreme horror. This movie has all the trigger warnings. Despite the constant racism, misogyny, and assault, there is a shockingly good film here. It is funny, creative, and well-done. But is it worth watching?
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