Friday Night Frightfest GeekProfs

Super tight theme this week with two Indonesian horror films from Joko Anwar: Impedigore and Satan's Slaves

Impedigore (2019) follows Maya, a young woman who uncovers a mysterious connection to a wealthy family and a remote village. Seeking answers about her past, she ventures there with her friend, but what they find is a place shrouded in secrets and danger.

In Satan's Slaves (2017), we see the story of a struggling family living in rural Indonesia. After their mother's strange illness and death, a series of unsettling events lead the children to suspect a supernatural force is targeting them.

Spoilers start around 6:26

Get ready for some haunted house sequels. For his episode we watched the sequels to Hell House LLC.

Hell House LLC II: The Abaddon Hotel (2018) - Directed by Stephen Cognetti
Years after a deadly incident at the Hell House attraction, a team of investigative journalists return to the abandoned Abaddon Hotel. Convinced the official story hides a deeper truth, they delve into the darkness, searching for evidence of what truly transpired.

Hell House LLC III: Lake of Fire (2019) - Directed by Stephen Cognetti
Nine years after the tragedy, the Abaddon Hotel attracts a new kind of attention. A wealthy entrepreneur plans to launch an immersive theater experience within its haunted halls. A documentary filmmaker follows the production, uncovering a sinister connection between the show's ambitious creator and the hotel's malevolent past.

Spoilers start around 6:40

Religious Horror for the start of spring! This week we have to films with religious themes: On the Third Day (2021) and Consecration (2023).

In "on the "On the 3rd Day" a woman gets into a car accident with her son. She cannot remember what happened in the days following the crash and as she searches for her son, she discovers connections to other police files involving brutal hunting.

In consecration, a young woman is tasked with investigating the reported suicide of a fellow nun at a remote abbey. Upon arrival, she encounters a cloistered community steeped in tradition and a sense of foreboding. As she delves deeper into the abbey's secrets, she uncovers unsettling truths that challenge her faith and put her own life in jeopardy.

Spoilers start around 3:55

Gen Z vacation horror? Sure, why not.

For this episode we watched two films the 2022 Bodies Bodies Bodies and the 2023 horror-thriller Fire Island

In Bodies Bodies Bodies, a group of young friends reunite for a weekend getaway at a remote mansion. As a hurricane rolls in, tensions rise, secrets are revealed, and a party game takes a dark turn, leading to chaos and suspicion amidst accusations of murder.

In Fire Island, "the perfect summer vacation quickly spirals out of control for a group of friends on the infamous, picturesque party getaway of Fire Island as they find themselves caught in a web of sex, lies and cold blooded murder."

Spoilers start around 7:30

OG Vampires for the win! In this episode we discuss the original 1922 Nosferatu by F.W. Murnau and the 1979 remake Nosferatu: The Vampyre by Werner Herzog - both based on Bram Stoker's Dracula.

Both films offer distinctive takes on the classic vampire tale, highlighting different aspects of the myth and creating unique cinematic experiences. Nosferatu (1922) emphasizes horror and expressionistic imagery, while Nosferatu: The Vampyre (1979) delves into psychological themes and offers a more nuanced portrayal of the characters.

Spoilers start around 6:10.

For this episode we watched the first two films in Ti West's trilogy: X (2022) and Pearl (2022).

In X, An aging couple renting out a secluded farmhouse to a group of filmmakers making an adult film become suspicious of their guests' intentions. As tensions rise and secrets unfold, the line between reality and fantasy blurs, leading to a violent and unexpected climax.

The film explores themes of aging, desire, and the exploitation of youth in the media industry.
The filmmakers face increasingly dangerous situations, and the true purpose of their project is revealed.
Expect a suspenseful and disturbing atmosphere with elements of slasher horror.

A prequel to X, Pearl delves into the troubled past of the titular character in her youth. Set in 1918, Pearl dreams of escaping her mundane life on a Texas farm and making it big as a dancer. Frustrated by her overbearing mother and yearning for love and recognition, Pearl's desires take a dark turn, leading her down a path of violence and obsession.

The film explores themes of ambition, repression, and the psychological factors that can lead to murderous behavior.
Young Pearl grapples with societal constraints and the expectations placed upon her.

Both films offer unique and unsettling experiences within the slasher genre. X focuses on the immediate danger faced by the filmmakers, while Pearl delves into the psychological roots of a killer.

Spoilers start around 5:25.