Let’s exorcise some demons — real and metaphorical — with the 2024 indie horror films “Skincare” and “The Exorcism of Saint Patrick”.
Skincare tells the story of a beautician who is being stalked. It sounds like it is going to be an erotic thriller or a Lifetime movie. It has elements of both but manages to stand on its own.
Directed by Austin Peters in his feature directorial debut, from a screenplay by Peters, the film follows a famed Los Angeles aesthetician who suspects a rival aesthetician who opens a boutique directly across from hers of stalking and harassing her. With the help of a life coach, the two embark on a quest to uncover the blackmailer’s identity, save her business, and clear her name.
Thanks to its strong writing, the Elizabeth Banks vehicle is able to take familiar tropes but never feel derivative. It leads to an odd mix of familiarity while providing something new and exciting. Plus, it is all based on a true story.
Skincare was theatrically released in the United States on August 16, 2024.
If only The Exorcism of Saint Patrick was as tightly written.
The indie horror fails to set a strong tone and is a confusing watch. Is it a commentary against gay conversion? A supernatural revenge thriller? A story about a man who is losing his faith? In its attempt to try to be all of these things, it ends up being none of them. Can two strong performances overcome the flaws?
Skincare and The Exorcism of Saint Patrick are currently available to rent on VOD.
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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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