Deep Cuts Horror Hit List #19 “Untitled Horror Movie”

Summary

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Podcast Summary

Podcast: Amy Robach & T.J. Holmes Present
Episode: Deep Cuts Horror Hit List #19 – “Untitled Horror Movie”
Date: October 13, 2025
Hosts: Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes

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Episode Overview

In this episode, Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes spotlight the inventive horror-comedy “Untitled Horror Movie” as number 19 on their annual “Deep Cuts Horror Hit List.” The hosts dive deep into what sets this pandemic-era film apart, why it deserves a nod from horror fans and genre newcomers alike, and the unique DIY filmmaking process that shaped its quirky, meta tone. Their discussion brims with personal anecdotes, critical opinions, and tips for enjoying the film—making it a lively guide for curious listeners.

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Main Discussion Points & Insights

1. Context and Production

• Pandemic Production:

  • The movie was shot during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic; all actors filmed themselves from their homes without ever being physically together.
    • T.J.: “The next movie on our horror hit list is all the more impressive because the actors had to shoot it all themselves. Without ever leaving their own homes.” (02:58)
  • Amy marvels at the resourcefulness, highlighting “what was against them in terms of production value... it’s a brilliant movie.” (03:30)

• Genre & Tone:

  • Officially a horror-comedy, but the hosts—and likely most viewers—would argue it’s more comedy with horror elements.
    • Amy: “Most people who watch this movie and love this movie would flip it and say it’s a comedy with some horror in it because it really is funny. I mean, the writing is clever, the acting is wonderful.” (04:16)

2. Plot & Performances

• Basic Synopsis:

  • Six co-stars from a soon-to-be-canceled TV show decide to make their own horror film, accidentally summoning a violent spirit.
    • Amy: “A comedy about making a horror movie. When six co-stars learn their hit TV show is about to be canceled, they decide to shoot their own film, unintentionally summoning a spirit with an affinity for violence. So yes, the violence ensues, but so does the hilarity.” (06:28)

• Cast Highlights:

  • Notable cast members: Darren Barnett (“Never Have I Ever”), Claire Holt (“47 Meters Down”), Katherine McNamara, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Luke Baines.
  • Personal Touch: Amy and T.J. share marathon stories with Claire Holt, calling her “fierce… fun… and sweet.” (06:00)

• Characters:

  • The cast leans into exaggerated Hollywood stereotypes, making for delightful—and sometimes unlikable—characters.
    • T.J.: “They all really embrace being some…like Hollywood just hit it big…arrogant kids…to where you’re almost not rooting for them at times.” (06:57)

3. Reception & Critical Response

• Rotten Tomatoes Scores:

  • Critics: 82% approval.
  • Audience: 68%, possibly due to expectations for more horror or action.
    • Amy: “The audience score though was a little lower than I would have expected. 68% maybe. People did have an expectation to see more action or to see something scarier.” (07:16)

• Critic Praise:

  • “A finely tuned horror comedy exercise that benefits from the chemistry of its cast and the managed expectations feel of its storytelling.” (08:49)
  • It captures “the kind of goofy escapist fun that can be created even in a grim time.” (09:00)

• Audience Critiques:

  • Some reviews said it had “no horror, no comedy”—which Amy and T.J. vehemently dispute for missing the film’s self-aware humor and genre jabs.
    • Amy: “Disagree completely with that. I mean, come on then that person doesn’t have a sense of humor because I thought it was so funny.” (10:22)

4. Unique Aspects & Meta Humor

• Meta Approach:

  • The film knowingly riffs on both horror tropes and the self-importance of young Hollywood.
  • Part of a small but growing subgenre, like “Host,” where the mechanics of remote filmmaking become part of the narrative.
    • Amy: “Untitled Horror Movie is a create[a] creatively and intelligently meta horror film bringing something fresh despite predecessors like Host…” (10:30)

• Technical Innovation:

  • “So impressive that they pulled this off never having been in the same room.” (08:08)

5. Acting as a Key Strength

• The hosts stress that convincing performances drive the film’s cleverness and humor:
  • “Acting is key to all of these movies. It’s not just somebody running around yelling and screaming through the forest anymore.” (19:22)
• Deliberately “campy” performances add a wink to the audience.

6. Cameos & Memorable Moments

• Cameo Appearances:

  • Kal Penn as an agent in a hilarious opening exchange. (12:00)
  • Aisha Tyler as a scene-stealing presence at the film’s end. (12:00)

• Personal Rewatchability:

  • Both hosts found the film even more enjoyable on a second viewing, picking up subtle clues and jokes they’d missed.
    • Amy: “We re-watched it… And it still… It held. I mean we were still laughing. I still enjoyed the movie.” (09:49)
    • “Watching it the second time, I actually caught and picked up on things I didn’t the first time.” (22:30)

7. Who Should (and Should NOT) Watch

• For:

  • Anyone seeking entertainment, a light intro to horror, or pandemic-era creativity.
  • “If you’re trying to introduce somebody into a horror movie or have them watch something that’s somewhat scary, this is a really good one to bring everybody into because it’s not going to keep you up at night.” (20:44)

• Not For:

  • Hardcore horror fans who demand major scares, action, or gore.
  • People who can’t pay close attention—lots of detail is delivered through dialogue and subtle visual cues.
    • T.J.: “If you want action… obviously, this was shot during the pandemic. You’re not gonna have any cool action scenes. No CGI special effects, none of that stuff.” (22:44)

8. When & How to Watch: Film Pairings

• Daytime Friendly:

  • The hosts call it a “brunch horror movie.”
    • Amy: “You can eat away, because it’s not that gross. It’s not that scary… Go ahead with the bubbles and whatever else you want to put in that omelet. I call this, yes, a brunch horror movie.” (23:42)

• Perfect for Small Screens:

  • Works well on a laptop or even at the airport, not reliant on a big screen or surround sound.
    • Amy: “You could watch this on your computer at an airport and fully enjoy it…” (24:17)
    • T.J.: “It might be a better experience if you put your AirPods in and have your laptop in front of you because you feel like you’re a part of what you’re seeing.” (24:39)

• Streaming Availability:

  • Free with Amazon Prime subscription and widely available on other platforms.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments (with Timestamps)

• “This is a pandemic movie, Robes. And even if I didn’t tell you that ahead of time, probably 15 minutes into this, folks will figure that out.”
  — T.J. Holmes (02:58)

• “Most people who watch this movie and love this movie would flip it and say it’s a comedy with some horror in it because it really is funny.”
  — Amy Robach (04:16)

• “She’s the asshole in this movie.”
  — T.J. Holmes about Claire Holt (06:27)

• “A finely tuned horror comedy exercise that benefits from the chemistry of its cast and the managed expectations feel of its storytelling.”
  — Amy reading a critic review (08:49)

• “If anything, this modest but entirely charming movie may deserve a tiny slice of immortality by showing the kind of goofy escapist fun that can be created even in a grim time.”
  — T.J. Holmes quoting a critic (09:00)

• “No horror, no comedy.”
  — T.J. quoting an audience review (10:14)
  “Disagree completely with that. I mean, come on then that person doesn’t have a sense of humor because I thought it was so funny.”
  — Amy Robach (10:22)

• “Acting is key to all of these movies. It’s not just somebody running around yelling and screaming through the forest anymore.”
  — T.J. Holmes (19:22)

• “To die well is an art and to wake up scared is an art.”
  — Amy Robach (20:00)

• “This is a brunch horror movie... you can eat away, because it’s not that gross, it’s not that scary...”
  — Amy Robach (23:42)

• “You could watch this on your computer at an airport and fully enjoy it, which is kind of cool. You can watch it anywhere.”
  — Amy Robach (24:17)

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Important Segment Timestamps

• [02:58] – Introduction to “Untitled Horror Movie” and its production-in-pandemic context
• [04:16] – Discussion of its genre, comedic tone, and cast list
• [06:28] – Plot synopsis and character types
• [07:16] – Rotten Tomatoes scores and critical vs. audience response
• [08:08] – [09:15] – Critical reviews, meta-humor, and technical achievement
• [12:00] – Cameos by Kal Penn and Aisha Tyler
• [19:22] – [20:22] – Acting’s role in horror and “campy” vs. genuine performances
• [21:08] – [22:44] – Who the movie is for, rewatch value, and the importance of attention
• [23:38] – [24:49] – Food/drink pairing suggestions, best viewing environments, streaming info
• [25:05] – Tease for next episode in the horror countdown

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Final Thoughts

Amy and T.J. celebrate “Untitled Horror Movie” for its clever script, strong (often self-knowing) performances, and its demonstration of creative filmmaking under tough pandemic constraints. The film doubles as a sharp genre satire and an experimental “Zoom-era” piece that remains accessible (and funny!) on any screen at any time of day.

The episode is a spirited endorsement for viewers who crave something different, want to blend laughs with light scares, or simply admire pandemic ingenuity.

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Transcript

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[T.J. Holmes]

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[Amy Robach]

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[Jonathan Goldstein]

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[Jay Shetty]

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[Cardi B]

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[Jay Shetty]

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[T.J. Holmes]

Hey there folks. It is Monday, October 13, and the next movie on our hor hit list is all the more impressive because the actors had to shoot it all themselves. Without ever leaving their own homes. Welcome to this edition of Amy and tj. As we continue on our horror hit list, we are number 19. This is a pandemic movie, Robes. And even if I didn't tell you that ahead of time, probably 15 minutes into this, folks will figure that out.

[Amy Robach]

Yeah. But it's remarkable given all of what was against them in terms of production value. It's a brilliant movie. It's funny, it's not that scary, but it's creepy. And mostly it's just super, super, super entertaining. And, well, the title, don't let it fool you.

[T.J. Holmes]

Yes, the title of number 19 on our horror hit list is Untitled Horror Movie. That is the name of the movie, Untitled Horror Movie. And it makes sense as you go throughout. But yes, as we are going throughout the month that we count down our favorite horror movies that you probably don't know, this is number 19 on our list. And yes, this one was released Robes, in the summer of 2021, right in the middle of the pandemic.

[Amy Robach]

Yes. But it hit right at that sweet spot of hour, 27 minutes. So it's 87 minutes long, it's not rated. And its genre is horror comedy. And I would say that most people who watch this movie and love this movie would flip it and say it's a comedy with some horror in it because it really is funny. I mean, the writing is clever, the acting is wonderful. And especially when you consider the fact that these folks were never in a studio together. They didn't actually get to interact with. Interact with one another person to person. So it's pretty cool that they were able to pull this off and have it be as entertaining and as good as it is.

[T.J. Holmes]

Some of these faces you'll recognize in the movie as well, but this is one you ask about the box office, and there was not one. This one did not have a wide release in theaters. Instead, it went directly to streaming. You can find it several places streaming still. But the cast, some of these names you might not know, even though there's some faces you might know. Darren Barnett is a name. What was the show on Netflix. I just had it up in my head. Never have I ever. He was starring in that show. Then There was Katherine McNamara, Emmy Raver Lampman, Luke Baines. But Claire Holt, I think Rogues is one who's certainly had some. Some television stardom. And she was also in 47 meters down. Yes, that horror flick. But she's our running buddy.

[Amy Robach]

Yes, we love Claire Holt. We have actually ended up right next to her. Although she has taken off way ahead of us at two marathons now, right? Chicago and New York. Didn't we see her at both?

[T.J. Holmes]

Oh, yeah, she's at every, I think she's been at every. Maybe not the lap. Look, we see her at every marathon pretty much that we have run, but she is an avid, avid runner and a damn good one. She's, she's, she's fast, she's hardcore, she's.

[Amy Robach]

Fierce and she's fun and she's kind and she's just sweet. We've just had so much fun getting to know her leading up to starting these races. A lot of times they'll put it. Well, they'll put us in a tent at least in New York City. And so we get to spend a little bit of quality time with folks who are about to run. And we're all nervous and sharing that excitement together. So, yeah, she's been awesome. So it's been fun to cheer her on and the big screen and the small screen as well, just to know how. What a cool human being she is as well.

[T.J. Holmes]

But she's the asshole in this movie.

[Amy Robach]

She's the asshole, but it's fun. Yeah, she's really good. She's such a great actress. She's not just a great runner. But here's the synopsis, by the way. I don't. We haven't given that to you yet. This is the, the basis for the film, a comedy about making a horror movie. When six co stars learn their hit TV show is about to be canceled, they decide to shoot their own film, unintentionally summoning a spirit with an affinity for violence. So yes, the violence ensues, but so does the hilarity.

[T.J. Holmes]

That, that's a pretty perfect write up for what goes on. And they all really embrace being some. Like Hollywood just hit it big. Arrogant kids who they, they nail, they embrace and they nail that part of it to where you're almost not rooting for them at times.

[Amy Robach]

Oh yes. I mean the, I forgot the character. The, the ditzy, the super ditzy blonde. She just leans in bully to her role and it's so fun to watch. And by the way, don't just take our word for it this time. We actually have the backing of Rotten Tomatoes. It. The movie got a really decent score, 82% by the critics. The audience score though was a little lower than I would have expected. 68% maybe. People did have an expectation to see more action or to see something scarier. That would be the only criticism I could Think of if you wanted to actually watch something that was going to scare the heck out of you, this probably isn't your movie. But there are still some scares, there are still some thrills, some deaths, obviously. And. But it's all done almost with your. With a tongue in cheek like you don't even know. Like, is that real? Is that a part of the shtick or. Oh no. Wow. I think they actually did die. So again, you're not going to be on the edge of your seat scared to death. But it's so fun and so entertaining.

[T.J. Holmes]

I was gonna say, yeah, edge of your seat, even if it's not edge of your seat, scared to death. The anticipation of so many things. And there are a lot of jump scares. That isn't. It's not a monster jumping out at you. It's just a movement or a moment or a little something. And they do this so well. Now. No critic consensus on this one, but we had to dig to find anything negative, quite frankly. There were glowing, glaring. Excuse me, glowing critic reviews. One saying Untitled Horror Movie isn't a bad film. It's a simple, low budget horror comedy that's having a good time poking fun at the genre and its young Hollywood characters. Yes, it's having a good time. And again, it's so impressive that they pulled this off never having been in the same room.

[Amy Robach]

I love it. Yes, another critic review. A finely tuned horror comedy exercise that benefits from the chemistry of its cast and the managed expectations feel of its storytelling.

[T.J. Holmes]

Yeah, another. If anything, this modest but entirely charming movie may deserve a tiny slice of immortality by showing the kind of goofy escapist fun that can be created even in a grim time. That's perfect for the pandemic.

[Amy Robach]

Yes. And the last one from the critics that we will bring to you. Untitled Horror Movie shouldn't really work as well as it does, but it's smart and hilarious and has a killer cast to make any doubts go away. Agreed.

[T.J. Holmes]

They care. They have to carry this to think that they were. And I wondered how much of this did they have to just. Did they have anybody to play off of always when they're reading their lines because there's so much they have to do in a room on their own that's over the top. And I didn't realize how funny the movie was until I started reading some of the reviews and oh yeah, it is funny.

[Amy Robach]

And then we. We re watched it. Easy for me to say. And it still, it. It held. I mean we were still laughing. I still enjoyed the movie. It's because it is one of those movies that. Because there isn't a lot of action or anticipations, so to speak. You think I don't know what I want to watch this again. We did to review it and it absolutely delivers to watch it again. And I loved it even more maybe the second time because I appreciated it in a different way.

[T.J. Holmes]

Oh yeah, a couple of negative ones coming from the audience reviews on Rotten Tomatoes. One just simply put it no horror, no comedy.

[Amy Robach]

Oh, disagree completely with that. I mean, come on then that person doesn't have a sense of humor because I thought it was so funny.

[T.J. Holmes]

No horror, no comedy.

[Amy Robach]

Ah, come on. It had both. Untitled Horror Movie is a create a create creatively and intelligently meta horror film bringing something fresh despite predecessors like Host that set the bar high. Oh yes, that's another fan favorite. But yes, there are a couple movies like this and you would think that you'd. They'd each be able to deliver. And yet they do.

[T.J. Holmes]

Some don't. There are a few out there because this was a really. This has been. It hasn't been done to death, but it has been done a bit. And the ones that pull it off, pull it off really well. And this one does do so. One here, not positive or negative, said these good looking young actors are not very good actors. Disagree issue with that one. But it is only funny at times. Has a few good laughs, but just a few. That said, somehow it's still not a bad movie. Reasonably good entertainment, not a waste of time. It was almost like he was upset. He's debating with himself.

[Amy Robach]

I feel like it was a waste of time to write that review. Like what's the point of saying they're not very good actors but also reasonably good entertainment. See, in order for you to be reasonably entertained, usually you do have to have some sort of clever acting and script writing. And all of those things are true. I mean they. I think the acting was amazing, I thought. And look, some of it was an actor playing an actor. And so they were going a little campy on it, which I appreciated. I thought that was part of the humor, the wink wink. We were in on it, we understood what was going on and so that's part of what made it fun.

[T.J. Holmes]

And we didn't even mention two cameos I guess from this two pretty big name stars. Kal Penn is at the very beginning he plays an agent. Yes, right. To one of probably the biggest knucklehead actor or Biggle's knucklehead character. He plays the agent. But at the very Beginning. He has a very funny exchange with his client, so it was good to see him. And then Aisha. Tyler. Tyler. Excuse me. Who's a very familiar face and who, of course, plays Lana Kane on one of my favorite shows. Archer. But she's in there at the end. She was hilarious.

[Amy Robach]

Yeah, you were like, that's the voice. That's the voice that's of Lana in Archer, and I never realized that, but Kal Penn's been popping up. He also is in Smile too. So it's funny when you see him as a comedian showing up in some horror movies. He must have a love for the genre like us. And so he lends his comedic twist to an otherwise horrific movie. In a lot of ways, we see him do that.

[T.J. Holmes]

Memorable in both of those roles. He was only in minutes in both of them.

[Amy Robach]

Yeah, but I appreciated that. All right, so coming up, we're gonna talk about why it made our list, who it's for, who it's not, for, what to pair it with, where to watch it and. And a preview of the next movie on our horror hit list.

[T.J. Holmes]

I heard you say peu.

[Amy Robach]

Did I? Sorry about that.

[T.J. Holmes]

What was the one earlier we rewatched can't even believe. Can't even believe you were brave enough to attempt that one.

[Amy Robach]

We. We'll be right back.

[Ed Helms]

Hey, everyone.

[Kal Penn]

Ed Helms here, and hi, I'm Cal Penn, and we're the hosts of Irsay, The Audible, and iHeart Audiobook Club.

[Ed Helms]

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[Narrator/Host (Various Podcast Promos)]

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[Amy Robach]

A GLP1 helped you lose weight, but now you're noticing unwanted facial changes.

[T.J. Holmes]

Yeah, the weight came off, but facial volume loss and. And dull sagging skin are making you look older. That's where the next phase of your weight loss journey comes in.

[Amy Robach]

There's before weight loss, after weight loss, and then the after after.

[T.J. Holmes]

Yeah. Help restore and refresh your facial skin and reclaim your natural looking youthful glow.

[Amy Robach]

To learn more, visit faceafterweightloss.com that's faceafterweightloss.com All I know is what I've been.

[T.J. Holmes]

Told and that to have truth is a whole lie.

[Narrator/Host (Various Podcast Promos)]

For almost a decade, the murder of an 18 year old girl from a small town in Graves County, Kentucky went unsolved until a local homemaker, a journalist and a handful of girls came forward with a story.

[Amy Robach]

I'm telling you, we know Quincy killed her.

[Narrator/Host (Various Podcast Promos)]

We know a story that law enforcement used to convict six people and that got the citizen investigator on national tv.

[Kal Penn]

Through sheer persistence and nerve, this Kentucky housewife helped give justice to Jessica Curran.

[Narrator/Host (Various Podcast Promos)]

My name is Maggie Freeling. I'm a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist producer, and I wouldn't be here if the truth were that easy to find.

[T.J. Holmes]

I did not know her and I.

[Kal Penn]

Did not kill her or rape or.

[T.J. Holmes]

Burn or any of that other stuff.

[Jay Shetty]

That y' all said.

[Amy Robach]

They literally made me say that I took a match and struck and threw it on her. They made me say that I poured gas on her.

[Narrator/Host (Various Podcast Promos)]

From Lava for good. This is Graves County, a show about just how far our legal system will go in order to find someone to blame.

[T.J. Holmes]

America, y' all better wake the hell up. Bad things happens to good people and small towns.

[Narrator/Host (Various Podcast Promos)]

Listen to Graves county in the Bone Valley feed on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. And to binge the entire season ad free. Subscribe to Lava for Good plus on Apple Podcasts.

[Jonathan Goldstein]

I'm Jonathan Goldstein, and on the new season of Heavyweight, I help a centenarian mend a broken heart.

[Cardi B]

How can 101-year-old woman fall in love again?

[Jonathan Goldstein]

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[T.J. Holmes]

We could give you a whole brand.

[Ed Helms]

New thing where you're like super charming.

[Amy Robach]

All the time, being more able to.

[Ed Helms]

Look people in the eye, not always hide behind a microphone.

[Jonathan Goldstein]

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[Jay Shetty]

Hey, I'm Jay Shetty, host of the on purpose podcast. I had the incredible opportunity to sit down with the one, the only cardi b my marriage.

[Cardi B]

I felt the love dying. I was crying every day. I felt in the deepest depression that I had ever had.

[Jay Shetty]

How do you think you're misunderstood?

[Cardi B]

I'm not this evil mean person that people think that I am. I'm too compassionate. I have sympathy for that. My man, you put so much heart.

[Jay Shetty]

And soul into your work. What's the hardest part for you to take that criticism?

[Cardi B]

This was not given to me. I worked my ass off from it even when I was a stripper. I'mma be the best pole dancer in here.

[Jay Shetty]

When was the moment you felt I did it?

[Cardi B]

I still to this day don't feel comfortable. I fight every day to keep this level of success because people want it taken from you so bad.

[Jay Shetty]

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[Amy Robach]

We continue our horror hit list and coming in at number 19, it is called Untitled Horror Movie. And we thought it was an absolute ball of laughs and entertainment and fun. A few scares, it's got something for everybody. So we just thought we had to include this one because it did. It is a different type of horror movie and I think that's what's been so fun about leaning into this genre is there are so many different types of horror movies. This is one that needs to at least get a nod.

[T.J. Holmes]

Yeah, and I was talking to you about this earlier. We, when we put all of our favorites like this together, we don't realize there's acting is key to all of these movies. It's not just somebody running around yelling and screaming through the forest anymore. This is, these are well acted films and we have picked some that have Oscar winners in them. Even so we good job by us.

[Amy Robach]

Pat ourselves on the back for including some of these amazing horror comedy genres. But yes, I think good acting is key. Unless you're going total campy and then you almost have to hope that the bad acting is deliberate bad acting because of the campy nature of a movie. But I don't think we have, we.

[T.J. Holmes]

Don'T have any in there like that.

[Amy Robach]

We don't have any like that in this list. Because I do think that at least it's coming around where you do have bigger names now saying, hey, I'm going to give a horror genre a try. Because a lot of times I think before it was considered a throwaway or a waste and look to die well is is an art and to wake up scared is an art. You talk about this all the time.

[T.J. Holmes]

Yes, if any. Pay attention to movies, folks, especially horror movies. There's going to be several scenes where somebody has to wake up from a nightmare of some kind. There's sometimes they're sweating, but usually have to be breathing pretty hard. I actually asked your daughter who just graduated from acting school, I'm like, hey, do they have a class in this? No, they don't. We didn't have a day unless it should be.

[Amy Robach]

They need one.

[T.J. Holmes]

It's hard to do.

[Amy Robach]

That's when you can tell a good horror movie from a bad one. How someone wakes up from a bad dream. Yes. All right, so. But this is total fun and the acting is stellar. Who was it for? Anyone who wants to be entertained. You don't have to be a fan of horror. I actually think if you're trying to introduce somebody into a horror movie or have them watch something that's somewhat scary, this is a really good one to bring everybody into because it's not going to keep you up at night.

[T.J. Holmes]

Yeah, this is a fun ride, start to finish. It had to be on the list. I think we found this one out of kind of nowhere. We didn't. I don't know if we knew what to think of it, but fell in love with. With this movie. And so to your point there. This. If you're like, I would again, I don't know why I'm giving parents advice. This is one for your kids. This is kind of my. Creep the kids out a little. A little bit. That's some creepy stuff. It's not monstrous, monstrous stuff. A little supernatural. But it's. It's some creepy things go on to make you sit on the edge of your seat and we'll have you jumping.

[Amy Robach]

Yeah, that's true. But who is it not for? Certainly anyone who wants to be really scared. This is not the movie for you. And you say it's not for anyone who can't pay attention. You have to pay close attention to this.

[T.J. Holmes]

Yeah. There are little moments that are subtle things trying to recognize a shadow. You need to hear what they're saying to kind of follow the story. This reminds me of this thing kids do know, Sabine does it, where there's a whole. You follow a whole story, a whole mystery, a whole horror story, just by following text exchanges. You're actually witnessing the text exchanges and that's how you read the story. This feels like that to me. It's piece by piece. You have to follow line by line. And they're giving some type of information that's important throughout the story and their personality. Everything you do have to pay attention. But it's not boring.

[Amy Robach]

That's why watching it the second time, I actually caught and picked up on things I didn't the first time. So it's one of those kind of films, which is really great.

[T.J. Holmes]

But, yeah, it's not for you. You can't pay attention.

[Amy Robach]

Yeah. I mean, sometimes it's good for me to watch things over and over again.

[T.J. Holmes]

The first time.

[Amy Robach]

Yeah. Because I. My mind was somewhere else or I had my face in my phone and that was a problem. So, yes, if you can't pay attention, you shouldn't watch. And also, yeah, if you want action. This, obviously, this was shot during the pandemic. You're not gonna have any cool action scenes. No. No CGI special effects, none of that stuff. So this is just. This is great. It's almost like watching. And this might turn people off, but if you ever see, like, a really good play on stage, like, it's set in one scene, and if you have great acting and great writing, you're transported even to just one scene. And that's kind of what this movie is like, food, drink pairing. You know, the funny thing is, I feel like this could be. Because you can watch it any time of day, and we have, like, morning murders. Like, we have different times a day where we're like, oh, this is a good morning horror movie. Or murder in the morning. Like, that sounds crazy, but this is one you could absolutely watch at breakfast.

[T.J. Holmes]

Yeah. As crazy as that sounds. Yes. You can't put this. No. Who does?

[Amy Robach]

This is a brunch horror movie. So that's where my theme is. I say you have a mimosa, you have a wonderful omelette, you can eat away, because it's not that gross. It's not that scary. So, you know, go ahead with the bubbles and whatever else you want to put in that omelet. But I think you can have some fun with this. I call this. Yes. A brunch horror movie.

[T.J. Holmes]

That's a good point. You can watch this during the date. And it's another key point of that. Not just the way it feels, but for practical intents and purposes, because they're on zoom. They have to be lit so you won't get a glare from the television from nighttime scenes.

[Amy Robach]

So, yes, perfect. And you can watch it if you have the prime subscription, Amazon prime. It's free with that. But obviously it's streaming everywhere. And this is a fun one because some of them, you know, you miss not being able to see a movie like that on the big screen. That's not one of the. You could watch this on your computer at an airport and fully enjoy it, which is kind of cool. You can watch it anywhere. Whatever size screen and you'll still get an amazing movie.

[T.J. Holmes]

I didn't think about that. It might be a better experience if you put your AirPods in and have your laptop in front of you because you feel like you're a part of what you're seeing. I didn't think about that.

[Amy Robach]

So anyone who's stuck at an airport with a delay, you know, there are movies who I that I prefer to watch on an airplane or that I would prefer to watch in a, you know, a smaller setting. So this might be exactly that movie for you.

[T.J. Holmes]

All right, well, enjoy. We hope you enjoy that one. But the next one, we're going to be what, 19?

[Amy Robach]

No, we're gonna be at number 18.

[T.J. Holmes]

18. So this was 19? Yes. So stay tuned for our next one. 18 will drop tomorrow. Number 18 on the list is Horror with Heart, and it contains one of the funniest lines in all of the horror movies that are on our list. Would you agree with that?

[Amy Robach]

Yes. You pointed it out when we re watched it and I had missed it shockingly the first time around, but you're like, wait for it, wait for it. And when it was delivered, it was worth the wait. And if you want action, this movie is chock full of it. So with that, thank you for listening to our horror hit list. I'm Amy Robach alongside T.J. holmes. We'll have another one for you tomorrow.

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