Summer horror is on fire, and we talk about two of the latest indie releases, two twisty and surprising films, Mother, May I?” and “Cobweb”.
Cobweb
We begin, as always, with talk of the latest horror headlines.
We have never been shy about our opinions on fair compensation. That said, we have not formed an opinion on the ongoing actors’ strike because we have not done enough research. We do address the topic as it pertains to our show and also understand that this is an age in which people have to take a stand on every single issue, one way or another. Before shouting your opinion from the rooftops, make sure you know what you are talking about.
Horror franchises drive the genre. Subtitles like Origins, Extinction, and Revelations are more common than iconic villains. The announcement of Pet Sematary: Bloodlines is somewhat surprising, even though it shouldn’t be. We share our excitement and trepidation.
Another upcoming sequel that caught us off guard is Saw X. There is no doubt it is one of the most popular and well know series ever, but it seemed like it was going to be put on hold for the time being. But it seems like the Spiral experiment is over before it even had a chance to begin.
Then it’s on to our featured new movie reviews, as we discuss one new VOD arrival and another surprise theatrical film generating quite a bit of buzz despite being in very limited release.
We love Kyle Gallner, so it should come as no surprise that we jumped at the chance to see him star in a genre film, Mother, May I? — a thought-provoking thriller that takes on mental illness, childhood trauma, and relationships. Heady stuff, to be sure, but it is also a creepy horror movie.
Cobweb is a twisty film that will keep its audiences guessing. What starts off as standard fare soon becomes something much more sinister and frightening. After creating genuine concern, things go in another direction.
The first twist had us both on board, but the second had us on opposing sides.
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Last week, we talked about Final Cut, the French remake of One Cut of the Dead, a cult classic whose success can be compared to the original Blair Witch Project.
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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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