Harvest Horror Fest

Episode #139: Harvest Horror Fest – Children of the Corn (1984)

Happy Thursday everyone, hang in there the week is almost over.  in the meantime let the horror continue and not just the podcast but the movies we review too!  For our second Harvest Horror Fest review of the season Matt and Mike discuss the 1984 Stephen King classic Children of the Corn.  Extra special topics include The Terminator, South Park, and the streaming wars are really heating up.

Children of the Corn is a decent movie today but it is not as scary as your hosts’ thought.  The acting is passable and the script is pretty good but it just does not come off as scary unless you are like Matt and never plan on breeding then all those children are terrifying.  The atmosphere of an empty town in the middle of nowhere is captured very well. The special effects well let’s just say it was the early 80’s and they did the best they could with what they had.  It’s also difficult to watch Linda Hamilton play the victim when in the very same year she battled the first Terminator and won.  Mike the horror lover that he is was not super impressed with this classic.  He gives the film 2.5 out of 5 Reels. Matt thought Children of the Corn was just average.  There were some things that could have been better but overall it’s a passable movie.  He gives it 3 out of 5 Reels. 

Next week we are doubling down on horror movies, kinda.  Zombieland: Double Tap comes out this weekend and both your hosts are very excited to watch the follow up to the 2009 smash hit horror comedy.  Thursday our Harvest Horror Fest continues with yet another classic horror film, well maybe a cult classic, Killer Klowns from Outer Space.  It is streaming right now on Amazon Prime Video if you want to watch it before next Thursday.  Thanks for listening and we will chat at you next week.

If you want to listen to way better podcast’s don’t forget to check out our sister podcasts The Bluemilk Podcast, The Mile High Show, and Rogues Radio Podcast also based in beautiful Prescott, Arizona.

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 too.

Lastly we are on all things social such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Please join our Facebook Fan Group so you can have a safe space to yell at Mike and Matt from the comfort of your keyboard while talking about films too. Now go out and catch a movie!

Children of the Corn (1984) Children of the Korn Movie Poster

Director: Fritz Kiersch

Writers: Stephen King and George Goldsmith

Stars: Peter Horton, Linda Hamilton, R.G. Armstrong, John Franklin, and Courtney Gains

Release Date: March 9, 1984

Storyline from IMDB

A young couple is trapped in a remote town where a dangerous religious cult of children believe everyone over the age of 18 must be killed.

 

Watch the Children of the Corn (1984) trailer below.

Episode #137: Harvest Horror Fest – Alien (1979)

Thursday is here and that means it’s the start of our second annual Harvest Horror Fest!  This year Matt has given full control over to Mike Talent well he is picking the films we are watching if that’s considered full control.  First up is an incredible sci-fi horror classic that is celebrating its fortieth anniversary this year, Alien (1979), directed by the infamous Ridley Scott and starring Sigourney Weaver.  Not Alien (the film) related topics include Triple Force Friday, robot juice, and Hastings (R.I.P).

Alien is an incredible film that has stood the test of time.  It is still a very scary movie with amazing practical effects especially the Xenomorph.  The cinematography and acting do not disappoint either.  Do you think Harry Dean Stanton ever aged?  The guy always looked the same on film no matter what his age was.  If you have not seen Alien by now you need to buy it or rent it from your favorite online service now!  Mysterious Mike Talent loved Alien and thinks it’s just as good today as the day it came out in theaters in 1979.  He lovingly gives the movie 4.5 out of 5 Reels. Matt also really enjoyed Alien but thinks it has aged a bit more than he expected.  He, believe it or not, gives it a lower rating than Mike with 4 out of 5 Reels.

Next week the podcastage continues with Gemini Man directed by Ang Lee starring Will Smith.  On Thursday our second annual Harvest Horror Fest continues with another classic horror film review!  Tune in Monday to Magic 99.1 with Leza Live to get Matt’s first impressions of Gemini Man and find out what our next HHF film will be.  Thanks for listening and we will chat at you next week!

If you want to listen to way better podcast’s don’t forget to check out our sister podcasts The Bluemilk Podcast, The Mile High Show, and Rogues Radio Podcast also based in beautiful Prescott, Arizona.

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 too.

Lastly we are on all things social such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Please join our Facebook Fan Group so you can have a safe space to yell at Mike and Matt from the comfort of your keyboard while talking about films too. Now go out and catch a movie!

Alien (1979) Alien (1979) Movie Poster

Director: Ridley Scott

Writers: Dan O’Bannon and Ronald Shusett

Stars: Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, John Hurt, Veronica Cartwright, Harry Dean Stanton, Ian Holm, and Yaphet Kotto

Release Date: June 22, 1979

Storyline from IMDB

After a space merchant vessel perceives an unknown transmission as a distress call, its landing on the source moon finds one of the crew attacked by a mysterious lifeform, and they soon realize that its life cycle has merely begun.

 

Watch the Alien trailer below.

Episode #61: Harvest Horror Fest – Cabin in the Woods

Well listeners we are sorry to say but the end is here but man is it an amazing end!  For the final episode of Harvest Horror Fest 2018 your hosts Mike and Matt discuss the comedy horror flick Cabin in the Woods.  This is one of our longer episodes but sit tight it is fun and worth a listen.  Topics include Marvel, horror tropes, Joss Whedon, Thor, Signals AZ, and we have more than 4 listeners?  How did that happen?

Cabin in the Woods is a near perfect blend of two genres.  It is fun, dramatic, and exciting to name a few.  The acting is stellar especially the little known actors that star in this film.  The story is really where Cabin in the Woods shines though.  This is a must watch film for everyone.  Mike really enjoyed it and awards the movie a near perfect score with 4.5 out of 5 Reels.  Matt truly loves Cabin in the Woods even though he is not a huge horror movie guy.  He drops the elusive perfect score with 5 out of 5 Reels!  Seriously if you have not seen Cabin in the Woods do yourself a favor and watch it.

Just a reminder listeners the coming week or two might be a little light on the podcast front.  Mike is having a lot of life things happening that I guess are more important than watching movies.  Matt will also be busy with regular work and the NAZ Suns 2018-19 season starting but he is going to try his hardest to record a few shows solo or with some special guests.  Thanks for tuning in and we hope you enjoyed Harvest Horror Fest!  We did so expect it to become an annual event.  Have a great weekend and welcome to November!

If you have a film you would like to hear Matt and Mike review feel free to email us at nerds@reelfilmnerds.com Thank you for liking, subscribing, rating, reviewing, and telling your friends about our podcast.  Now go out and catch a movie!

Cabin in the Woods 

Director: Drew Goddard

Writers: Joss Whedon, Drew Goddard

Stars: Kristen Connolly, Chris Hemsworth, Anna Hutchison, and Fran Kranz

Release Date: April 13, 2012

Storyline from IMDB

Five friends go for a break at a remote cabin, where they get more than they bargained for, discovering the truth behind the cabin in the woods.

Watch the Cabin in the Woods trailer below.

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Episode #59: Harvest Horror Fest – Event Horizon

Harvest Horror Fest is quickly ending but not quite yet.  Today Mysterious Mike and Masterful Matt talk about one of their favorite sci-fi/horror films ever Event Horizon!  Topics include isolation, haunted houses, The Matrix, Jurassic Park, and of course space.

Event Horizon is an incredible must-see film especially if you are a horror or sci-fi buff.  It is claustrophobic and thrilling.  The CGI needs some help, but it is a 21-year-old movie.  The other visuals and sets are amazing especially the gravity drive.  The makeup and gore are very well done and do nothing but elevate this horror film.  Matt and Mike are starting to click again maybe too much.  They both give Event Horizon 4.5 out of 5 Reels!

Thanks for your continued support and make sure to share our pod if you like it or not!  Mike and Matt will return on Tuesday with our review of a probable big time Academy Award contender A Star is Born starring Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper.

If you have a film you would like to hear Matt and Mike review feel free to email us at nerds@reelfilmnerds.com Thank you for liking, subscribing, rating, reviewing, and telling your friends about our podcast.  Now go out and catch a movie!

Event Horizon

Director: Paul W.S. Anderson Event Horizon Movie Poster

Writers: Philip Eisner

Stars: Laurence Fishburne, Sam Neill, Kathleen Quinlan, and Joely Richardson

Release Date: August 15, 1997

Storyline from IMDB

A rescue crew investigates a spaceship that disappeared into a black hole and has now returned… with someone or something new on-board.

Watch the Event Horizon trailer below.

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Episode #57: Harvest Horror Fest – From Dusk Till Dawn

Hooray, Harvest Horror Fest continues today with a fun classic and goofy horror film From Dusk Till Dawn!!  The guys talk about their first time seeing the film when they were kids especially Quentin Tarantino’s character and how terrible and creepy he is.  The guys get off topic pretty hard but it’s after the spoilers warning so it’s ok.  Matt tried really hard to be funny about Ryan Reynolds and it fails miserably on Mike but it does lead to a discussion about beautiful women actresses.  Other off topics included Southpark, Salma Hayek, The Hitman’s Bodyguard, fighter pilots, and being tall.

From Dusk Till Dawn is a fun brutal vampire movie.  The acting is good, the special effects and makeup is great, and the story is very ridiculous but fun especially the vampire band and Salma Hayek’s snake.  Matt gives the film a respectable 3.5 out of 5 Reels.  Mike is a bit more judgmental giving From Dusk Till Dawn a solid 3 out of 5 Reels. It is not a must see film but it is very entertaining so basically if you are into horror films, Quentin Tarantino, or Robert Rodriguez you might as well watch it.

Make sure to join us next Thursday with the continuation of our month long Harvest Horror Fest when the boys chat about the sci-fi horror flick Event Horizon.  We have not picked what new movie we are going to review on Tuesday but I promise we are going to do something.  Don’t forget to share our podcast with your friends maybe not this episode but one of the good ones yeah that’s but which sode is a good one?  Talk at ya on Tuesday!!!

If you have a film you would like to hear Matt and Mike review feel free to email us at nerds@reelfilmnerds.com Thank you for liking, subscribing, rating, reviewing, and telling your friends about our podcast.

From Dusk Till Dawn

Director: Robert Rodriguez From Dusk Till Dawn Movie Poster

Writers: Robert Kurtzman, Quentin Tarantino

Stars: Harvey Keitel, George Clooney, Juliette Lewis, Salma Hayek, and Cheech Marin

Release Date: January 19, 1996

Storyline from IMDB

Two criminals and their hostages unknowingly seek temporary refuge in a truck stop populated by vampires, with chaotic results.

Watch the From Dusk Till Dawn trailer below.

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