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Episode #294: Harvest Horror Fest – Halloween Ends

By Matt on Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Happy Horror Wednesday? Ya that kinda works! Today your two hosts Matt and Mike review their third Harvest Horror Fest film of the season Halloween Ends starring Jamie Lee Curtis, Andi Matichak, James Jude Courtney, and Rohan Campbell. Bonus topics include taxes, the She Hulk finale is awful, and bathroom breaks.

This one is a bit of a shocker for your two hosts. The critics and audience just really do not like Halloween Ends but Mike and Matt really enjoyed it. This is not your typical Halloween film. It has plenty of hack and slash but it also has a really good story. There is romance, moving on after trauma, and a very very satisfying end to Michael Myers. We are really going to try to not spoil this one here so let’s just say this, Mike and Matt think you definitely should see this film especially in theaters. It is way better than the 2021 sequel Halloween Kills, heck it might even be the best film of the modern Halloween trilogy. The guys also agree on their rating awarding Halloween Ends 3.5 out of 5 Reels.

Next week we end the 5th Annual Harvest Horror Fest the same way we have ended the previous two years with another Friday the 13th flick, Friday the 13th Part III! Maybe this one will be as good as the original since it was intended to be in 3D! Thanks for listening and we will chat with you next week!

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Halloween Ends

Director: David Gordon Green

Writers: John Carpenter, Debra Hill, Paul Brad Logan, Chris Bernier, Danny McBride, and David Gordon Green

Stars: Jamie Lee Curtis, Andi Matichak, James Jude Courtney, and Rohan Campbell

Release Date: October 14, 2022

Storyline from IMDB

Four years after the events of Halloween Kills, Laurie is living with her granddaughter Allyson and is finishing writing her memoir. Michael Myers hasn’t been seen since. Laurie, after allowing the specter of Michael to determine and drive her reality for decades, has decided to liberate herself from fear and rage and embrace life. But when a young man, Corey Cunningham, is accused of killing a boy he was babysitting, it ignites a cascade of violence and terror that will force Laurie to finally confront the evil she can’t control, once and for all.

Watch the Halloween Ends trailer below.

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Episode #293: Harvest Horror Fest – Hellraiser (2022)

By Matt on Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Welcome one and all! This week for our second horror film review of the season Mike and Matt check out the reboot of a classic slasher film, Hellraiser (2022) starring Odessa A’zion and Jamie Clayton. Special topics include a new movie giveaway, metal, and horror reboots.

There really isn’t much to say about this film. Hellraiser (2022) was an attempt at creating something a little new and different for the franchise but they only partially succeeded. The story and acting, from the human characters, was just atrocious. Our beloved mythical Cenobites on the other hand were great. The Cenobites had excellent acting with great costumes and makeup but the story as we harp on all the time was just boring.

There is plenty of torture, blood, guts, and gore to satisfy most Hellraiser fans but a lot of the deaths take place off camera. That’s an interesting story telling technique that didn’t work for a film like this. It might be that we just really don’t engage with the human characters let alone care when they are taken to task. Matt and Mike both agree you can skip Hellraiser (2022), it’s just too long and boring. Mike awards the film 2.5 out of 5 Reels. Matt, not a huge fan of the Hellraiser franchise to begin with, awards it 2 out of 5 Reels.

Next week we hit the theaters for Halloween Ends, the final installment of the latest Halloween trilogy. Don’t forget to enter our giveaway for a free copy of Jo Koy’s debut film Easter Sunday. Thanks for listening and we will chat with you next week!

If you have a film you would like Matt and Mike to review, email us at nerds@reelfilmnerds.com

Hellraiser (2022)

Director: David Bruckner

Writers: Ben Collins, Luke Piotrowski, and David S. Goyer

Stars: Odessa A’zion, Jamie Clayton, Adam Faison, and Drew Starkey

Release Date: October 7, 2022

Storyline from IMDB

A take on Clive Barker’s 1987 horror classic where a young woman struggling with addiction comes into possession of an ancient puzzle box, unaware that its purpose is to summon the Cenobites.

Watch the Hellraiser (2022) trailer below.

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Episode #292: Harvest Horror Fest – Poltergeist (1982)

By Matt on Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Welcome to October! You know what that means, yes it’s time for our annual Harvest Horror Fest! We kick off our 5th annual event with the 1982 classic Poltergeist (1982) in honor of its 40th anniversary. Bonus topics include Prescott Film Festival was amazing, Star Wars, and movie trivia.

What can we say about a film that is as old as your hosts? A lot actually. Poltergeist (1982) is a fun, thrilling, classic jump scare fest with a lot of big names tied to it like Steven Spielberg. The special effects, hokey today, were cutting edge 40 years ago scaring the crap out of viewers. Mike and Matt feel the scariest part of this film is the unknown. you never ever see a visual representation of the poltergeist. You just get hints like sounds, conjured creatures, and a bunch of ghosts but never the actual poltergeist doing the mayhem. Is this film worth a watch, you betcha especially if you have not seen it. It’s classic horror at its finest and you can stream it right now on HBO Max. Mike with a shocking average score gives Poltergeist (1982) 3 out of 5 Reels. Matt, typically not a fan of the horror genre, awards the film 3.5 out of 5 Reels.

Next week we continue the 5th annual Harvest Horror Fest with a reboot, reimagining, or maybe a retelling of Hellraiser (2022). It drops this Friday only on Hulu. Thanks for listening and we will chat with you next week!

If you have a film you would like Matt and Mike to review, email us at nerds@reelfilmnerds.com

Poltergeist (1982)

Director: Tobe Hooper

Writers: Steven Spielberg, Michael Grais, and Mark Victor

Stars: JoBeth Williams, Heather O’Rourke, Craig T. Nelson, and Oliver Robins

Release Date: June 6, 1982

Storyline from IMDB

Watch the Poltergeist (1982) trailer below.

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Episode #291: The Woman King

By Matt on Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Hump day is here and you know what that means, a brand new podcast for your ear holes! Today Mike and Matt chat about The Woman King starring Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu, and Lashana Lynch. Additional topics today include a new movie giveaway, PSL beer, and the 5th Annual Harvest Horror Fest starts next week!

There is a ton of controversy surrounding this film. Your hosts touch on it a bit during the podcast but not a lot. We are here to talk about the movie itself, have fun, and joke around a bit. The Woman King is a great film. There are a lot of inaccuracies but it is a film not a documentary. The filmmakers chose to take liberties with their story and it is a very good story. The Woman King is almost the complete package. Great acting, amazing sets, incredible costumes, and a wonderful story. It is honestly difficult to make a better film. Mike and Matt both agree this is a must see film especially if you can make it to the theaters. They both award The Woman King 4 out of 5 Reels.

Next week is the start of our 5th annual Harvest Horror Fest! Mike’s favorite time of year because he gets to pick all of the movies! Our first review will be the 1982 classic Poltergeist in honor of its 40th anniversary. Lastly don’t forget to check out the Prescott Film Festival this week and our last pod chatting Helen Stephenson the Director of the festival. Thanks for listening and we will chat with you next week!

If you have a film you would like Matt and Mike to review, email us at nerds@reelfilmnerds.com

The Woman King

Director: Gina Prince-Bythewood

Writers: Dana Stevens and Maria Bello

Stars: Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch, and John Boyega

Release Date: September 16, 2022

Storyline from IMDB

Watch The Woman King trailer below.

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Episode #290: 12th Annual Prescott Film Festival with Helen Stephenson

By Matt on Friday, September 23, 2022

Happy Friday everyone? Yes that’s right you lucky listeners get two pods in one week! Today we have a really special edition of the Reel Film Nerds Podcast. Matt sits down with Matt (no he did not clone himself, or did he?) to interview and chat with Helen Stephenson, the Director of the Yavapai College Film and Media Arts Program and the Executive Director of the Prescott Film Festival.

Mr. The Mile High Show, Matt Santos, and your regularly scheduled host Matt Hinshaw ask Helen all kinds of questions mostly about film. Eventually they do get on the topic of the 12th Annual Prescott Film Festival and why you should attend. It is not a typical pod for us but it is a really fun informative pod discussing all kinds of aspects of film, Prescott, and making films in Arizona. Come on out and check out the Prescott Film Festival if you are in the area. There will be screenings, workshops, and socializing events galore. For more information on the Prescott Film Festival visit prescottfilmfestival.com

For next week’s pod Mike and Matt head to the theaters to check out a film that is tearing up the box office, The Woman King starring Viola Davis and John Boyega. You can download our review next Wednesday wherever podcasts are found. Thanks for listening and we will chat with you next week!

Watch The Long Rider trailer below.

One of the many films featured at this year’s Prescott Film Festival.