We dive into the depths of the murky unknown to explore two unique new release horror films, “Gods of the Deep” and “Out of Darkness”.
Gods of the Deep
We begin, as always, with news of what’s happening in the world of horror.
It seems like cult movies are a thing of the past. Sure, there are ones that find a big following on streaming networks, but it is not the same as the little films with the outrageous box art that was always rented out. They were the movies whose titles would spring up constantly, even though they never played at a theater.
Those days are definitely long gone, but one indie film is making noise in the United Kingdom.
We have talked a lot about the inglorious fall of the Alien franchise. We have also discussed how Fede Alvarez (Don’t Breathe, Evil Dead) constantly disappoints us. Now that the two are together (for the upcoming Alien: Romulus, is there any hope for either?
Then, it’s on to our featured film reviews.
Out of Darkness
Gods of the Deep does not mess around. This means there is no character development and little in terms of story and plot. But there is lots of Lovecraft. And the special effects are some of the best to be found in indie cinema.
It is a brave decision to forgo pretty much everything that is supposed to make a movie worth watching. Does Gods of the Deep pull it off?
Even bolder and more daring is writing a movie with made-up language and setting it 45,000 years ago.
Out of Darkness does just that and gives it a horror twist.
We talk about the surprising depth, how scary it managed to be, and whether it was still too pretentious.
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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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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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