A weekly discussion on each episode of the HBO Max steampunk television series THE NEVERS. SERIES INFO In the last years of Victoria’s reign, London is beset by the “Touched”: people — mostly women — who suddenly manifest abnormal abilities — some charming, some very disturbing. Among them are Amalia

Faux grindhouse films have been a new trend of films since Quentin Tarantino’s PULP FICTION back in 1994; so maybe not that “new” a trend.  But generally these throwback nostalgia films are being made by 50 year olds who grew up on such films.  It wouldn’t surprise anyone if they were here to stay.  The latest, WILLY’S WONDERLAND (2021), arrived on VOD on February 12th, 2021.  It immediately received much buzz due to it starring Nicholas Cage.

When a quiet drifter (Nicholas Cage) has all four of his sport’s car’s tires destroyed from a police spike strip on a remote Nevada route, he is picked up by the local car mechanic who is willing to fix the situation.  Unfortunately the local ATM and credit card machines don’t work nor does the drifter have the cash on hand to pay.  So a local business man offers him to clean the local family entertainment center over night.  While there, the drifter discovers that his life may be in danger.

WILLY’S WONDERLAND was original set for an October 30th, 2020 theatrical Halloween release.  But with COVID-19, the movie was pushed back before appearing on VOD.  The film was directed by Kevin Lewis and written by G.O. Parsons.  Besides Nicholas Cage, he co-stars along with Emily Tosta and Beth Grant.  Dark Discussions takes a look at this interesting film and gives their thoughts.

Faux grindhouse films have been a new trend of films since Quentin Tarantino’s PULP FICTION back in 1994; so maybe not that “new” a trend. But generally these throwback nostalgia films are being made by 50 year olds who grew up on such films. It wouldn’t surprise anyone if they were here to stay. The latest, WILLY’S WONDERLAND (2021), arrived on VOD on February 12th, 2021. It immediately received much buzz due to it starring Nicholas Cage.

When a quiet drifter (Nicholas Cage) has all four of his sport’s car’s tires destroyed from a police spike strip on a remote Nevada route, he is picked up by the local car mechanic who is willing to fix the situation. Unfortunately the local ATM and credit card machines don’t work nor does the drifter have the cash on hand to pay. So a local business man offers him to clean the local family entertainment center over night. While there, the drifter discovers that his life may be in danger.

WILLY’S WONDERLAND was original set for an October 30th, 2020 theatrical Halloween release. But with COVID-19, the movie was pushed back before appearing on VOD. The film was directed by Kevin Lewis and written by G.O. Parsons. Besides Nicholas Cage, he co-stars along with Emily Tosta and Beth Grant. Dark Discussions takes a look at this interesting film and gives their thoughts.

Disasters films have been around ever since films began.  Whether it is earthquakes, burning buildings, or upside down ships, many have been huge moneymakers.  Many are forgotten and considered b-movie silliness, but a few, even with their stunt casting, are beloved classics.  Every so often another appears that receives both critical praise and audience love such a the 2020 film GREENLAND.

When Clarke, a recently discovered comet, is to head to earth and burn up in its atmosphere, John Garrity (Gerald Butler), his estranged wife (Morena Baccarin), and their son throw a “watch party” at their home with neighbors.  But when an unexpected phenomenon occurs, they have to flee for their lives where their only chance of survival may be in a faraway place in another country.

One of the Hollywood blockbusters that had a limited release at theaters due to the COVID shutdown, the movie hit VOD and did well enough.  It’s critical response and impressive marketing campaign gave it a bit of buzz.  Your co-hosts take a look at this interesting film and gives their thoughts.

In 2003, screenwriter Alan B. McElroy created a film series called Wrong Turn about a group of young people having to hike through the West Virginia woods after their cars break down.  Unfortunately for them, a trio of inbred mutants hunts them down as food.  With the original film’s success, five more were made as the villainous mutants returned for more death and torture.  Now in 2021, a reboot written by the original screenwriter has been released.

College students Jen, Darius, and their four friends head out for an outdoor adventure on the Appalachian Trail in Virginia.  When they decide to go view an old Civil War fort off the beaten track, disaster happens.  Soon they find themselves confronted by a mysterious cult in the backwoods that they may have wronged.  Lost and without gear, all their lives are turn out to be in jeopardy.

Alan B. McElroy returns to the film series that he made iconic.  Rebooted and with a new type of villain, his screenplay was directed by newcomer Mike P. Nelson.  The film received mixed reviews but did get some early year buzz from horror fans.  Dark Discussions takes a look at this new addition to a horror franchise and gives their thoughts.

In 2003, screenwriter Alan B. McElroy created a film series called Wrong Turn about a group of young people having to hike through the West Virginia woods after their cars break down. Unfortunately for them, a trio of inbred mutants hunts them down as food. With the original film’s success, five more were made as the villainous mutants returned for more death and torture. Now in 2021, a reboot written by the original screenwriter has been released.

College students Jen, Darius, and their four friends head out for an outdoor adventure on the Appalachian Trail in Virginia. When they decide to go view an old Civil War fort off the beaten track, disaster happens. Soon they find themselves confronted by a mysterious cult in the backwoods that they may have wronged. Lost and without gear, all their lives are turn out to be in jeopardy.

Alan B. McElroy returns to the film series that he made iconic. Rebooted and with a new type of villain, his screenplay was directed by newcomer Mike P. Nelson. The film received mixed reviews but did get some early year buzz from horror fans. Dark Discussions takes a look at this new addition to a horror franchise and gives their thoughts.

A weekly discussion on each episode of the HBO Max steampunk television series THE NEVERS. SERIES INFO In the last years of Victoria’s reign, London is beset by the “Touched”: people — mostly women — who suddenly manifest abnormal abilities — some charming, some very disturbing. Among them are Amalia

An episode dealing with St.Walpurgisnacht, Beltane, the Tv Series Them, and 30 Coins.

An episode dealing with St.Walpurgisnacht, Beltane, the Tv Series Them, and 30 Coins.

Kevin James is best known for sitcom television shows.  He played the “king of queens” and many other roles getting laughs out of audiences everywhere.  But what happens when he plays a role that is not necessarily in his wheelhouse.  What if he plays a murderer?  A skinhead?  A criminal and con?  And sure enough, that film has arrived.  BECKY, a 2020 gruesome thriller, presents him as a character that no one has ever seen him play before.

Widower Jeff (Joel McHale) and young daughter, Becky (Lulu Wilson), head out to their lake home.  Becky is surprised that her father’s girlfriend and son are there and that he’s planning to get married to her.  Still not over her mother’s passing, she storms off to her forest fort to cool down.  While there, a group of criminals barge into the lake house.  They take everyone hostage and demand a lost key that they had hid on the property years earlier. 

Crazy violent, BECKY changes tone from a psychological thriller to a gruesome revenge movie.  From a script written by Nick Morris, Lane Skye, and Ruckus Skye, the film was directed by co-directors Jonathan Milott and Cary Murnion.  With so many fingers in the pot so-to-speak, does the film turn into a hodge-podge mess or hold up as an engrossing horror-thriller.  Your co-hosts of Dark Discussions take a look at the film and give their thoughts.