Episode 260: Fear the Unknown 'Gods of the Deep' (2024)/'Out of Darkness' (2024)

Adventures in Movies!

It seems like cult movies are a thing of the past. Sure, there are ones that find a big following on streaming networks, but it is not the same as the little films with the outrageous box art that was always rented out. They were the movies whose titles would spring up constantly even though they never played at a theater. Those day are definitely long gone, but one indie film is making noise in the United Kingdom.

We have talked a lot about the inglorious fall of the Alien franchise. We have also discussed how Fede Alvarez constantly disappoints us. Now that the two are together, is there any hope for either?

Gods of the Deep does not mess around. This means there is no character development and little in the story way of plot. But there is lots of Lovecraft. And the special effects are some of the best to be found in indie cinema. It is a brave decision to forgo pretty much everything that is supposed to make a movie worth watching. Does Gods of the Deep pull it off?

Even braver is writing a movie with a made up language and setting it 45,000 years ago. Out of Darkness does just that and gives it a horror twist. We talk about the surprising depth, how scary it managed to be, and whether it was still too pretentious.

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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.

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