Adventures in Movies!

Written by: Nathaniel Muir/Danny Martinez/Blake Heath
  • Summary

  • 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.
    2019
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Episodes
  • Episode 311: Nuns, industrial music, and Zombies
    Feb 21 2025

    A few weeks back we lamented on the lack of fantasy movies. They were a part of our childhoods that we love and missed. As if on cue, we talk about the news regarding the new Red Sonja movie - another childhood favorite. We also revisit Dead Mail before it debuts on Shudder in April.

    The 1970s were the peak of nunsploitation. It would not last long, but a number of memorable nun horror films were released. While it has not returned to that level, there has been an increase in genre films centered around nuns. Perhaps even more surprising is that they have often been pretty good.

    The Baby in the Basket has a lot going for it. It looks like a Gothic horror movie straight out of the 70s. It also leans into its wacky premise. From the demonic baby to some graphic sexual content, this movie does not play around. It is unfortunate that as much effort was not put into the writing.

    Rob Zombie is a polarizing figure in the horror community. While some love the shock value of his movies, others wonder if he really likes horror movies or is just trying to turn everyone against them. So when we heard that his brother Spider One had written and directed a horror movie we were interested. Especially after we saw the trailer which hinted that Little Bites was about a monster that is slowly eating a person alive.

    Yes, it is early in the year and yes, Nosferatu was an incredibly creepy villain, but did we come across the best Big Bad of 2025? Agyar is definitely a frightening creature. Every scene he is in will make your skin crawl. You cannot wait for him to get off the screen. And this is meant as a compliment.

    There are some noticeable missteps along the way. For the most part, they can be chalked up to Spider One’s feature film inexperience. That being said, they do stick out in and leave a negative aftertaste. But how much do they affect Little Bites? And what does Cher have to do with everything?

    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.

    Music in the background from https://www.FesliyanStudios.com

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    55 mins
  • Episode 310: 'The Brood' (1979)/'Inhabitants' (2025)
    Feb 14 2025

    The most recent season of True Detective was the most divisive in the show’s history. The first one was universally praised, while the second caught a lot of heat. For whatever reason, the third season flew under the radar. We talk about our opinions of season four and the news surrounding the show’s future.

    Hammer Studios is an important part of horror history. It introduced aspects to vampire lore that is still seen today and its use of gothic sexuality and romance would inspire many filmmakers. They have been quiet for decades so the recent announcement has us both excited.

    David Cronenberg may not have invented body horror, but he is the same most associated with it. His early movies made with the help of the Canadian government are especially interesting. The DIY quality and balls to the wall attitude make them some of the most fun entries in his impressive catalogue.

    Still, it is fair to say that The Brood is not the best movie he has ever made. A disjointed affair that has trouble sticking the landing, the film is carried by some impressive performances. We may have been confused by what we saw, but did that prevent us from enjoying it?

    It seems like we have been working off of a list this year. We started with a vampire movie, moved on to alien invasions and have talked about a zombie apocalypse. So it only makes sense that we would review a haunted house flick. Especially one that has heavy religious themes.

    It is a shame that Inhabitants could not stick to a formula. The team behind it were more concerned with using a plot device they clearly had no knowledge about instead of actually writing a coherent film. The end result is a lead that seems aloof and unloving, a villain that seems justified in its actions, and a whole lot of nonsense.

    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.

    Music in the background from https://www.FesliyanStudios.com

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    52 mins
  • Episode 309: 'A Knight's War' (2025)/ 'Didn't Die' (2025)
    Feb 7 2025

    Recent indie horror releases have benefitted from creative marketing. The upcoming Super Bowl halftime show for The Monkey is a great example. We also talk about the return of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and the surprising reason one of us did not want anything to do with it the first time around.

    They do not make as many fantasy movies as they used to. A Knight’s War is a welcome addition that checks off all the boxes. Armor clad knights, seductive witches, and magical battles are all found here. It does such a good job of being a fantasy adventure that it took one of us some time to get into it.

    But the film makes it very easy to get into its story. Strong world building and characters will draw audiences in. Still, when you are doing a sword and sorcery story, it is best to go with less. We discuss how A Knight’s War went too far, and why it still worked for us.

    For the second week in a row, our feature presentation is from the Sundance Film Festival. Didn’t Die is pretty much the exact opposite of what we talked about on our last show. From its more grounded story (as grounded as a zombie movie can be) to its use of black and white, the film wants to bring audiences into a world they can relate with.

    This was especially easy for us since the plot focuses on a podcaster trying to maintain her audience, but the fantastic characters also drew us in. There were some flaws along the way - particularly with the beginning and the ending - but it is a strong entry to the zombie sub-genre.

    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.

    Music in the background from https://www.FesliyanStudios.com

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    59 mins

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