Episode 266: An interview with Joe Bob Briggs & freaky found footage!

Adventures in Movies!

Since its 1988 release Beetlejuice has been a fan favorite. The story mixes outrageous moments of humor and horror while the characters are some of the most memorable in film. We knew there was no way to avoid it, but there was no need for a sequel.

And yet decades later we are presented with Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. As with any remake, it was hard not to greet the news with trepidation. The original was such a big part of our childhoods we did not want to see it sullied in any way. That being said, the recently released first look photos do look promising - even if it is hard to not be a little disappointed.

Another big part of our younger years was Joe Bob Briggs. MonsterVision introduced us to different types of horror. He was funny, informative and spoke directly to his fans. This week we are very happy to have an interview with Joe Bob.

The Loveland Frogman may not be as widely known as other cryptids, but the creature is popular enough to have been named the city mascot of his hometown. A documentary about it would be interesting, but a fictional movie would not be the worst idea. Especially if it is found footage.

Frogman goes the route of The Blair Witch Project. It is set in the woods and involves a trio of friends, with one of them on an obsessive hunt to find the truth. It is also slow, meandering, and lacks any layered characters. In other words, it is a found footage movie.

The question becomes does it have enough to overcome these faults? For much of the time, the answer is a hard no. But when Frogman is at its best, it is proof of just how awesome the genre can be. It may not be enough to make it all worth watching, but not many movies have a frog creature wielding a magic wand.

Late Night with the Devil is already one of the best reviewed horror movies of 2024. Of course what critics think and what audiences feel can be two drastically different things. So, what did two guys who just watch movies think?

For starters, it has something that is rarely seen in these types of films; there is actual character development. We discuss how Late Night with the Devil manages to remain grounded despite the outrageous premise. We also talk about one of the creepiest performances we have seen this year.

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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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