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Episode #243: Harvest Horror Fest – Halloween Kills

By Matt on Thursday, October 21, 2021

Let the horror continue, oh and our horror movie reviews too. Sorry the pod is a bit late this week. Your hosts are having a hard time getting time off at the same time to record, that’s a lot of time! Today we chat about a brand new soon to be horror classic Halloween Kills, the sequel to the 2018 hit Halloween. Not murder topics today include cartoons, In N Out Burger, and a surprise special guest that doesn’t talk yet.

Do you like over the top gory murders and a whole lot of them? If you answered yes then this movie is definitely for you! Halloween Kills lives up to its title and then some. To Matt it doesn’t feel like a traditional Halloween movie. It’s more about murders and gore then fear or jump scarring the viewers. Mike agreed and even pointed out a few scenes that were just silly. Is this a bad movie, no, it is just not the film everyone expected. Halloween Kills is clearly a filler movie teasing the grand finale Halloween Ends that will be released next year. Mike and Matt both agree Halloween Kills barely earns 2.5 out of 5 Reels.

Next week the boys end the 4th Annual Harvest Horror Fest with Friday the 13th Part 2. Don’t worry we will keep the horror fest going every year until we get them all reviewed. Thank you for your continued support of our podcast and we will chat at you next week.

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Halloween Kills

Director: David Gordon Green

Writers: John Carpenter, Debra Hill, Scott Teems, Danny McBride, and David Gordon Green

Stars: Jamie Lee Curtis, Judy Greer, Andi Matichak, and Nick Castle

Release Date: October 15, 2021

Storyline from IMDB

The saga of Michael Myers and Laurie Strode continues in the next thrilling chapter of the Halloween series.

Watch the Halloween Kills trailer below.

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Episode #242: Harvest Horror Fest – Thir13en Ghosts

By Matt on Wednesday, October 13, 2021

Welcome back everyone! Our 4th Annual Harvest Horror Fest kicks into high gear this week with the haunted house ghost movie classic Thir13en Ghosts starring Tony Shalhoub, Shannon Elizabeth, and Matthew Lillard. Off topics include the McRib returns, Paramount Pictures giveaway, and the Black Widow lawsuit.

Seriously, this movie is 20 years old? I remember watching this one in the theaters during college, man we are old! Thir13en Ghosts is a fun, dark, and gory haunted house flick with tons of awesome ghosts! The acting definitely leaves a lot to be desired, especially the side characters. This is still a great film that is holding up well and makes a perfect fit for our horror fest. The makeup is incredible and so is the creepy glass house in the woods. Thir13en Ghosts is not for everyone but Mike and Matt agree it is worth a watch even if you have seen it before. Matt with the shocking higher rating gives Thir13en Ghosts 4 out of 5 Reels. Mike with a full reel lower awards it 3 out of 5 Reels.

Next week the horror continues but this time in the theaters with the sequel to a sequel? Ya I think that’s right, Halloween Kills starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Nick Castle. Thank you for your continued support of our podcast and we will chat at you next week.

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Thir13en Ghosts

Director: Steve Beck

Writer: Robb White, Neal Marshall Stevens, Richard D’Ovidio, Todd Alcott, and James Gunn

Stars: Tony Shalhoub, Shannon Elizabeth, Embeth Davidtz, and Matthew Lillard

Release Date: October 26, 2001

Storyline from IMDB

When Cyrus Kriticos, a very rich collector of unique things, dies, he leaves house and fortune to his nephew and his family. While they’re inside, they find they are not alone.

Watch the Thir13en Ghosts trailer below.

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Episode #241: Harvest Horror Fest – The Strangers

By Matt on Wednesday, October 6, 2021

It’s finally here kids, Mike’s favorite time of year, the annual Harvest Horror Fest! For his first pick of horror Mike went with a newer classic The Strangers starring Scott Speedman and Liv Tyler. Not horror related topics include old cell phones, the new Venom flick, and street lights.

The Strangers is a great psychological horror film with minimal sets and cast allowing the story to really drive the film. There are a ton of jump scares that Matt is not a big fan of. He thinks they are a cop out when it comes to horror. Liv Tyler and Scott Speedman did an excellent job keeping the viewers on their toes. When things start to go awry Tyler has an absolute blood curdling scream! This is a great start to our annual celebration of horror films. If you have not seen The Strangers and are into horror even a little bit this is a must see. Mike loves this film, still creeping him out to this day. He awards it 4 out of 5 Reels. Matt also enjoyed the movie being his first viewing of it. He is a bit harsher but still awards a decent rating with 3 out of 5 Reels.

Next week the horror continues with kind of Matt’s pick, the 2001 haunted house thriller Thir13en Ghosts starring Shannon Elizabeth and Matthew Lillard. It is currently streaming on HBO Max if you want to watch it with us. Thank you for your continued support of our podcast and we will chat at you next week.

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The Strangers

Director: Bryan Bertino

Writer: Bryan Bertino

Stars: Scott Speedman, Liv Tyler, Gemma Ward, and Glenn Howerton

Release Date: May 30, 2008

Storyline from IMDB

A young couple staying in an isolated vacation home are terrorized by three unknown assailants.

Watch The Strangers trailer below.

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Episode #194: Harvest Horror Fest – Candyman (1992)

By Matt on Wednesday, October 28, 2020

We saved the best for last for our Third Annual Harvest Horror Fest, Candyman (1992) starring Tony Todd and Virginia Madsen. Additional topics include the importance of movie soundtracks, urban legends, and discovering old photographs.

Neither of your hosts have seen this film in a very long time and it caught them off guard. Candyman (1992) is a great movie that has stood the test of time. The story, based on the “The Forbidden,” by Clive Barker is fantastic. It is dark, rooted in history, and really makes the viewer think. Tony Todd and Virginia Madsen, who play our main characters, do a fantastic job bringing fear and curiosity to their roles. The kill scenes are particularly unique in this film. They do not show the act but rather the aftermath. It really helps make the movie even more frightening. Mike and Matt both really enjoyed their re-watch of Candyman (1992) and agree everyone should see it.

Mike continues his streak of higher than normal ratings giving the film 4.5 out of 5 Reels. Matt just a smidge lower, awards Candyman (1992) 4 out of 5 Reels. Hopefully Jordan Peele will keep true to the original with his Candyman (2021) expected for release in August 2021.

Next week instead of getting all political we are going to watch a fun Netflix Original comedy Hubie Halloween starring Adam Sandler and Julie Bowen. Don’t forget to enter our contest to win a copy of the brand new film Spell (2020) from Paramount Pictures. Thanks for your support and we will chat at you next week!

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Candyman (1992)

Director: Bernard Rose

Writers: Clive Barker and Bernard Rose

Stars: Virginia Madsen, Xander Berkeley, Tony Todd, and Vanessa Williams

Release Date: October 16, 1992

Storyline from IMDB

The Candyman, a murderous soul with a hook for a hand, is accidentally summoned to reality by a skeptic grad student researching the monster’s myth.

Watch the Candyman (1992) trailer below.

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Episode #193: Harvest Horror Fest – The Lost Boys (1987)

By Matt on Wednesday, October 21, 2020

Our Third Annual Harvest Horror Fest continues with a true vampire horror comedy classic The Lost Boys (1987) starring Jason Patric, Kiefer Sutherland, and the two Coreys. Off topics include Taken, RAW vs JPEG, and Natalie Portman.

This is it, arguably the original teen vampire film, The Lost Boys (1987). Basically it’s Matt and Mike’s version of the Twilight saga or Vampire Academy except this movie is great. It is a fun dark action packed horror comedy that is shot well and acted well. Diane Wiest just won her second Academy Award the year before! The story is creative with unique characters. It has everything, even an extremely ripped dude playing a sax. The Lost Boys (1987) is a cult classic that needs no explanation why. It’s just a really great fun film. Everyone should experience this flick in their lives. Mike awards the movie 4 out of 5 Reels. Matt, back to beating Mikes ratings, gives The Lost Boys (1987) 4.5 out of 5 Reels.

Next Wednesday, we are sorry to say, is our final installment of Third Annual Harvest Horror Fest with one of Mike’s picks Candyman (1992). If you have regular TV, we know you don’t, but if you do it is playing on the SyFy channel this month. Lastly don’t forget to enter our contest to win a copy of the brand new film Love and Monsters. We will chat at you next week!

If you have a film you would like Matt and Mike Talent to review you can email us at nerds@reelfilmnerds.com, listeners we are talking to you.

The Lost Boys (1987)

Director: Joel Schumacher

Writers: Jan Fischer, James Jeremias, and Jeffrey Boam

Stars: Jason Patric, Corey Haim, Corey Feldman, Dianne Wiest, and Kiefer Sutherland

Release Date: July 31, 1987

Storyline from IMDB

After moving to a new town, two brothers discover that the area is a haven for vampires.

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Episode #243: Harvest Horror Fest – Halloween Kills

Halloween Kills

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Watch the Halloween Kills trailer below.

Episode #242: Harvest Horror Fest – Thir13en Ghosts

Thir13en Ghosts

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Watch the Thir13en Ghosts trailer below.

Episode #241: Harvest Horror Fest – The Strangers

The Strangers

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Watch The Strangers trailer below.

Episode #194: Harvest Horror Fest – Candyman (1992)

Candyman (1992)

Storyline from IMDB

Watch the Candyman (1992) trailer below.

Episode #193: Harvest Horror Fest – The Lost Boys (1987)

The Lost Boys (1987)

Storyline from IMDB

Watch The Lost Boys (1987) trailer below.