Episode 166: Trucksploitation Month: 'Road Train' (2010)/'Godforsaken' (2020)
When we talked about doing Trucksploitation Month, we never thought it would give us the awesomeness that last week's episode provided. The downside to such a hot start is that there seems to be no place to go but down. Road Train - or Road Kill depending on what side of the ocean you are on - is a 2010 horror movie from Australia that also surprised us. It has more depth than this type of move usually does while delivering on the horror. So why don't more people talk about it? We have some ideas.
Found footage is one of horror's most popular sub-genres. It has become so entrenched in cinema that point of view scenes are common in many blockbusters. Even bad found footage will keep audiences engrossed. And these types of films have lots of issues. From having unlikable characters to taking too long to get things started, found footage films embrace their problems instead of moving on from them.
Except in Godforsaken. (Actually, its three main characters are the dirt worst.) It wastes no time, gives audiences a unique story, and creates a genuine sense of dread. The story is a creepy one that examines religion, our fear of death, and how much we need to believe in something. At first, it seems like one of the best things we have seen this year.
What made our opinions change so drastically by the time the final credits had rolled? Did the writers use up all their ideas or did they just give up? Fans of horror will initially enjoy Godforsaken, but even those who love found footage will have trouble forgiving where the story ended up.
We also try to talk about Bill Skarsgard being cast in The Crow. But first we have to talk about the original movie, its soundtrack, the sequels, how it made black nail polish cool, Sting, and high school.
Adventures in Movies! is a part of the Morbidly Beautiful Podcast Network. Morbidly Beautiful is your one stop shop for all your horror needs. From the latest news and reviews to interviews and old favorites, it can be found at Morbidly Beautiful.
Adventures in Movies! is hosted by Nathaniel Muir, Blake, and Danny. You can find Nathaniel on Instagram at nathaninpoortaste. Danny can be found on Twitter @default_player and on Instagram at default_player. 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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Adventures in Movies! is a part of the Morbidly Beautiful Podcast Network. Morbidly Beautiful is your one stop shop for all your horror needs. From the latest news and reviews to interviews and old favorites, it can be found at Morbidly Beautiful.
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.
Music in the background from https://www.FesliyanStudios.com
