It was time once again for us to head to the theater so we could sink our teeth into the highly anticipated Nicolas Cage vehicle “Renfield”.
Every trailer for Renfield made a few things clear. The film was going to be silly, and it was going to be bloody. Very, very bloody. There are lots of great comedy-horror movies, but when the mix does not work, it makes for a bad viewing experience. We talk about how well it worked here and how it is closer to The Naked Gun than Nosferatu.
Another big part of the trailers was the support group that Renfield appears to be a part of. They played a more significant part than some may expect. Even more shocking, they showcase some of the best writing in Renfield. But was it a little too much or the perfect addition to an already silly movie?
Renfield does not shy away from violence and has what will end up being some of the bloodiest scenes of the year. It was like a midnight movie brought to mainstream audiences.
The film definitely knows its audience, not only ramping up the violence but giving little in the way of a backstory. It is easily one of the most refreshing decisions in cinema in recent years.
Of course, the most buzz will be around Cage. The internet’s favorite actor puts on another fantastic performance. We compare it to some of his other roles and gush about how Cage would be a mega star in any era.
Does he live up to expectations, or are we simply fanboying out?
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Last week, we talked about the cult classic Cube, a strange choice for a remake. Does the new Japanese version surpass its predecessor? Or does it simply rehash old territory without bringing anything new to the table? What works and what doesn’t? Let’s discuss!
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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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