However you slice it, teen slashers will always be a horror staple — from 80s cult classics to modern reinventions like “Departing Seniors”.
Departing Seniors
We begin, as always, by discussing the latest and greatest horror news.
There are not enough haunted attractions. Haunts are set up all over the country during October, and most cities have some type of ghost tour. Yet, there are very few year-round places devoted to horror.
Blumhouse is doing something to fill that void. But can the studio responsible for The Exorcist: Believer and Truth or Dare really give horror audiences what they want?
There are so many zombie movies to choose from that even the good ones tend to be forgotten. 28 Days Later is one of the strongest entries in the genre, and its sequel is not too bad. For years, there has been talk of a third entry. We talk about the latest news concerning the movie and whether we want to see it.
Then, it’s on to our featured film reviews.
Hide and Go Shriek
There have been occasional resurgences, but teen slashers saw their greatest output during the 80s. The genre became so popular that it was even able to break into the mainstream. The decade also saw several knockoffs that ended up becoming cult classics and fan favorites, like 1988’s Hide and Go Shriek (which you can stream for free on Tubi).
Maybe we are too old for Departing Seniors. A familiar premise with a modern perspective, the film had us wondering what today’s youth are really like. We are not sure if all of today’s high school students are pieces of crap or if it is just a case of poor writing? Where do you draw the line between bravery and cowardice?
One thing is for certain: the 2024 film is a great entry point for younger audiences looking to try out teen slashers.
It does not have the cringier elements found in older movies while dealing with topical issues. It is also well-acted and has a fun little story. There are some flaws along the way, but it is definitely worth checking out now 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 370: Mid year recap
Time moves more quickly now than it ever has. It was not that long ago that we were talking about a new show executive produced by the Duffer brothers. About a month later, it is one and done. As someone once reminded us, we are just two guys who watch movies. Production budgets and domestic grosses are only a passing interest to us. Still, there are some things that catch our attention. Were we right to say that Michael would get to $1 billion? And what does the future hold for Obsession?
There was a major change to our humble little podcast this year. We decided it would be in our best interests to be a little more focused. To that end, we went to just covering one movie each show. Despite this, we still managed to cover twenty-three movies over seventeen episodes. And twenty of them were released in 2026.
So, what do we have to talk about? And will we get as worked up as we did last week? The horrors of high school, zombies, musicals, buff nuns, and grindhouse adjacent fun. It may not all have been good, but everything left some sort of impression on us.
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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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