Way off base in terms of tone and ideas, Beau is Afraid is an unfortunate misfire from Ari Aster.

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Episode 751: Beau is Afraid

Though it's big twist doesn't hit as hard as it could, Night of the Reaper has enough atmosphere to earn a light recommendation for genre fans.

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Episode 1027: Night of the Reaper

Despite stumbling at the finish line, Until Dawn has enough over-the-top fun and heart to enjoy.

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Episode 1028: Until Dawn

With an Evil Dead-esque approach and a battery of comedy performers swinging for the fences, Destroy All Neighbors hit a sweet spot for me.

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Episode 1029 Destroy All Neighbors

Gleefully bouncing between genres with excellent performances across the board, Borderline is weird, wild fun.

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Episode 1030: Borderline

Though it doesn't hit as hard as it could, Older Gods delivers plenty of Lovecraftian and folk horror on a budget.

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Episode 1031: Older Gods

With a humanist approach to a bleak story, The Long Road adapts King's story for maximum emotional impact.

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Episode 1032: The Long Walk

Why isn't 1408 considered a horror classic? Today I explain why.

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Episode 1033: 1408 Revisited

What Caught Stealing lacks in depth, it more than makes up for with a faithful recreation of the 90s crime comedy vibe.

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Episode 1034: Caught Stealing

While Dwayne Johnson gives a fantastic performance, he's let down by The Smashing Machine's incomplete script.

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Episode 1035: The Smashing Machine

Nobody 2 offers a fun, if overly familiar, sequel.

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Episode 1036: Nobody 2

Welcome movie friends! Join Scott as he goes through the wonderful world of movies including lists, old favorites, scene analysis, and tropes.

Episode 751: Beau is Afraid

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