We go on a dark ride with one of our favorites in “The Passenger” and see if the much-anticipated “Natty Knocks” lives up to expectations.
We begin, as always, with talk of the latest horror headlines.
Barbie continues its box office onslaught, but how did it fare against Haunted Mansion? And what would have happened if it had come out at the same time in 2019?
What kid has not, at one point or another, dreamed of being an astronaut? Who has not gazed at the stars or wondered what is out there? How many have demanded the upcoming streaming service from NASA?
Then it’s on to our featured new movie reviews, including one “not for everyone” indie horror hit and a highly anticipated, star-studded miss.
The Passenger
We have reviewed four movies with Kyle Gallner on our humble little podcast. From his underserved role in Smile to the amazing Dinner in America, the actor has shown incredible range. The Passenger sees him in another role, unlike anything we have seen. But is that a good thing?
Teaming up legends Robert Englund, Bill Moseley, and Danielle Harris is a great way to draw in genre fans. And the sheer power seems like enough for a good time.
With the rest of the cast putting in strong performances and the director of Halloween 4 at the helm, there seemed to be no way Natty Knocks could fail. So, what happened?
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Last week, we talked about the Fantasia World Premiere of Sympathy for the Devil.
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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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