“Leprechaun: Origins” and “Hell House LLC Origins” take fans back to the beginning to see how the horror first unfolded in these franchises.
We may not have spent much time talking about it, but the actors’ strike loomed over our humble little podcast. Now that it is over, we discuss its ramifications and what it means for the future.
We also discuss the prequel to Stephen King’s It, Welcome to Derry. There are plenty of stories to be told and the possibilities for a strong King property.
Then, it’s on to our featured film reviews: one old and one new.
This week, we’re examining lesser-celebrated horror franchises, exploring their more recent “origin” sequels, and discussing how they have evolved — in good or bad ways.
Leprechaun is a strange franchise. It is well-known; even people who have never watched any of the films can typically name some of the franchise’s titles. The titular character is a popular one, but it remains a smaller series whose first two entries were released in theaters before the rest went straight to video… until 2014’s Leprechaun: Origins.
The WWE Studios release is an interesting one that moves the franchise away from its comedy horror roots and goes all in on the scares. The jokes have all been removed, and the film has become a creature feature.
How well does it work? Well, the fact that the next entry was a return to what Leprechaun is known for says it all.
Hell House LLC is another franchise that does not have the largest fanbase. While there is not one villain, there is an overarching story.
The fourth installment, Hell House LLC Origins: The Carmichael Manor, adds to the lore while staying true to its original roots.
We talk about the surprisingly strong characters, the straightforward storytelling, and whether we would want to see more of the found footage movies.
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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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