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 271: Bruceploitation Month: ‘All You Need is Death’ (2024)/’Fists of Bruce Lee’
We have devoted plenty of time on our humble little podcast singing the praises of The Blair Witch Project over the years. But what do we have to say now that the original cast has made some pretty heavy demands? We also talk about a video game adaptation taking place in El Paso and why the opinions of video game fans may be the most reliable.
All You Need is Death is a great title for a comedy horror. Have some fun musical numbers and an ending involving a bad looking George Harrison lookalike and you got yourself a winner. If the plot is a serious one involving Irish folklore and odd secret organizations, it is one of the worst titles ever.
A bad title does not take away from a good film, however. Especially when that film owes a big debt to David Lynch’s creepiest tendencies. That being said, Lynch is definitely not for everyone. And so goes, All You Need is Death, a movie that does so much right but also cannot seem to help but get in its own way.
Bruceploitation Month continues with Fists of Bruce Lee. This episode we tried to do something different and review a movie with a plot. Sure, it is all just filler to take up space between the awesome fight scenes, but there is an actual story being told. After covering last week’s travesty, it is nice to know that there are some movies that were trying to do more than just cash in on Lee’s name.
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