We’ve got an ultra-low-budget gem for you this week! Lady Phantom chose a cinematic oddity called Besetment (2017) for Episode 053 of Horror Movie Weekly. There are some things you just can’t un-watch (or un-hear), so proceed with caution. But here for this episode, we have another rare occasion where your late-night Horror hosts, Jay of the Dead, BillChete, and Lady Phantom all agree and call this film a buy! So, buckle up! This review is painstakingly spoiler-free! Enjoy!
Note: This episode was recorded on August 9, 2020 and released on August 30, 2020.
This weekly Horror movie podcast brings you one recent Horror movie review every Sunday. (We’re defining “recent” as any Horror movie released within the last five years.) And we always reveal next week’s pick at the end of every show, so you can watch along with us and be prepared for the following episode. Join us, and thanks for listening!
SHOW NOTES:
Introduction
— Welcome to Horror Movie Weekly Episode 053
– Jay and BillChete recommend “Mountaintop Motel Massacre” and “Eaten Alive”
– Visit MOVIES IN 4K for bonus releases and written reviews!
– Lady Phantom’s pick for this week: Besetment (2017)
[ 00:04:16 ] – Feature Review: Besetment (2017) — Genre Classification: Thriller Horror
Premise:
Amanda is in between jobs, but she’s desperately looking for work, so she can escape from living with her alcoholic mother. When Amanda finds a job working at the Oregon Hotel, the owner, Millie, seems warm and accommodating. But soon Amanda discovers that Millie has failed to mention all the various duties that go along with her new job description at the Oregon Hotel.
Ratings and Recommendations: Besetment (2017)
Jay of the Dead = 7.5 ( Buy it to terrorize friends and before it’s out of print )
BillChete = 8 ( Buy it! / Top 10 Horror of 2017 )
Lady Phantom = 9 ( Buy it! / Top 10 Horror of 2017 )
Next on Episode 054: Black Water: Abyss (2020) — Jay of the Dead’s pick!
Podcast artwork: Lady Phantom
Original podcast theme music: Jay of the Dead
Links for this episode:
Jay of the Dead’s other podcast: ConsideringTheCinema.com
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