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Episode 292: Spooky season is here: 'The Clown Murders' (1976)/'Haunt Season' (2024)

Podcast |: Adventures in Movies!
Publisher |: Nathaniel Muir/Danny Martinez/Blake Heath
Media Type |: audio
Podknife tags |: Comedy,; Movies,; TV & Film
Categories Via RSS |: Comedy,; TV & Film
Publication Date |: Oct 04, 2024
Episode Duration |: 00:56:53

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When was the last great take on Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein? We try to figure that out as we discuss the upcoming Netflix release from Guillermo del Toro. It probably has a lot more going for it than the Anaconda remake starring Paul Rudd and Jack Black.

John Candy is an absolute legend. He was funny, charming, and a great actor. We leapt at the chance to cover one of his earliest roles. Not only was it a horror movie, but it was set on Halloween. Sure, he was still fining his way, but what better way to start the spooky season?

As it turns out, 1976’s The Clown Murders is one of the worst things we have ever covered on this show. Candy is a non-factor, the movie is filled with enough misogyny to make David (no longer) Lee Roth blush, and has exactly zero killings committed by a clown. On the plus side, the characters are annoying, the story makes absolutely no sense, and the ending will leave the audience confused.

Haunt Season sounds like it has the potential to be fun. Set in a haunted house attraction, a mysterious killer begins taking out the employees. It has been done countless times before and is the perfect watch for Halloween. The only question is whether the filmmakers and cast are able to pull it off or if it is just another boring slasher.

The movie constantly surprises. It is a slasher through and through, but it is tonally unlike many similar films. There is a documentary feel to Haunt Season that gives it a grounded and natural feel. The performances are perfect and the pacing draws anyone watching into the story. Add some great kills and you have an excellent watch for October.

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

We never thought we would cover a John Candy movie on our humble little podcast. Especially a humorless one with a sex scene involving the comedy legend. And yet, here we are. Plus, a neat little slasher that is not as derivative as it sounds and is perfect for this time of year.

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

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