We were so excited to see 28 Years Later and based off of the box office, we were not the only ones. And much like many of those who went to see it, we have mixed opinions on it (most of it not good.) We are a little surprised that there is another adaptation of Stephen King’s The Stand. We understand that there will always be retellings of King’s works - and retellings of those retellings.

But this one caught us off guard since it is so soon since the recent miniseries based on his book. Even stranger is how it will reportedly all be done in one movie. It sounds like a recipe for disaster, but it is in good hands. Much like Weapons, whose marketing continues to impress.

It is strange how the silliest things will make you think of the most serious issues. Kracker Jack’d (or CrackerJack: The Movie) is an inconsequential comedy horror movie from the early 2000s that somehow got us really worked up. This shouldn’t be a surprise being that it is written and directed by a white man who calls himself an “honorary soul brother”.

Putting the racial insensitivity aside - which is pretty much impossible since it uses stereotypes that range from modern Black life to ugly myths created during slavery - it just isn’t a very good movie. Along with being tone deaf , it is poorly edited and nonsensical. There is a good joke to be found, but this is a bad movie. On the plus side, it provides the best line ever heard on this show.

It is a low bar when it comes to the best performance by a wrestler. Pro wrestlers usually play themselves. And when they are given a character a part, it is basically the same thing. Sure there are exceptions like Roddy Piper and Bautista, but the norm is Hulk Hogan and The Rock. Al Snow may not be the biggest name in pro grapes, but his performance in 2024’s Unnatural is one of the best we have ever seen from a wrestler.

It is too bad that the rest of the movie could not keep up with him. It is way too long. You could have shaved close to an hour off of this and gotten a much better film. The dialogue is also really bad. But the Snowman succeeds in making it watchable. He has great screen presence, is funny, and is the only consistent character. We definitely want to see more of him in the future.

Adventures in Movies! is a part of the Morbidly Beautiful Podcast Network. Morbidly Beautiful is your one stop shop for all your horror needs. From the latest news and reviews to interviews and old favorites, it can be found at Morbidly Beautiful.

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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We love Mel Brooks. He is responsible for some of the funniest movies of all time. Young Frankenstein is also one of the best adaptations the Mary Shelley classic ever made. So, we were both excited to hear about the sequel to Spaceballs. We rank our favorite movies from Brooks and why Spaceballs once disappointed us.

We are also huge fans of Fright Night. While there was a great remake in the early 2010s, you just do not hear enough about it. Despite having one of horror's most iconic lines, it does not get that much love. This week, we have two bits of news; one is concrete; one is its rumored connection to one of the most infamous murders of all time.

This year for Pride Month we are discussing The Last Thing Mary Saw. It is a great bit of folk horror that is frightening, atmospheric, and filled with great characters. The mystery is engaging and the performances are top notch. It also treats its queer subject matter with a sensitivity that is not seen enough.

The first six months just whooshed by and we have a lot to discuss. We cover a wide range of topics. Why do we sometimes consider no longer reviewing documentaries? The good and bad of AI in film. More folk horror, a slasher, and a reverse exorcism all enter our conversation about 2025’s first six months.

Adventures in Movies! is a part of the Morbidly Beautiful Podcast Network. Morbidly Beautiful is your one stop shop for all your horror needs. From the latest news and reviews to interviews and old favorites, it can be found at Morbidly Beautiful.

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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Jennifer’s Body is a cult classic. And like most cult classics, there are lots of rumors around it. We think it is okay, but there are fans out there who absolutely love the 2009 film. Every few years, talk of a sequel heats up before going away. This time, there seems to be more truth to the rumors.

We have mixed opinions about Robert Eggers working on A Christmas Carol. On one hand we enjoy both. Eggers is a master at his craft and the Charles Dickens work is the seminal Christmas ghost story. But we are tired of seeing remakes. There are plenty of A Christmas Carol adaptations. And while most of them are awesome, do we really need another?

You do not have to watch too many vampire movies before you come across one that deals with addiction. It is up there with “vampire who does not want to kill” and “vampire hunter who is part vampire” when it comes to topics. Bleeding may not tread new ground, but it still manages to be captivating.

It can be a difficult watch, but what movie about addiction isn’t? Strong performances overcome the flawed writing and the idea of what is happening is an interesting one. It would have been nice if the lore was examined more, however. And what’s the deal with introducing the villain an hour into the film?

We have covered Tribeca the past few years and have been lucky enough to see some great horror movies. This year, we are doing something different. Gonzo Girl is the film adaptation of a book about an assistant who spends a summer with the father of Gonzo journalism.

It instead becomes a story about an aspiring writer pulled into the orbit of a bigger than life figure. In the process the story about the young assistant is mishandled. But maybe that is the point? Gonzo Girl is a fun movie, but it could have been so much more.

Adventures in Movies! is a part of the Morbidly Beautiful Podcast Network. Morbidly Beautiful is your one stop shop for all your horror needs. From the latest news and reviews to interviews and old favorites, it can be found at Morbidly Beautiful.

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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