The one where we review Exit 8 and Hokum

We’re kicking off with the mind-bending thriller Exit 8. Based on the viral "liminal space" gaming phenomenon, this film takes the simple premise of an endless underground walkway and turns it into a claustrophobic nightmare. If you see something out of the ordinary, turn back immediately.Fun Flix Fact: To capture that unsettling, clinical feel, the production team spent weeks studying "liminal spaces" and urban legends. They built a massive, modular set that could be rearranged overnight, ensuring the actors—and the audience—never quite knew which way was out.The Anomaly Rule: Keep your eyes peeled! There are exactly 24 subtle anomalies hidden in the background throughout the film. Only the eagle-eyed will spot the man with two shadows or the posters that change text when the camera pans!Next, we’re heading to rural Ireland for Hokum. Adam Scott stars as Ohm, a cynical novelist who retreats to a remote hotel to scatter his parents' ashes—only to find himself obsessed with the legend of a witch trapped in a locked honeymoon suite.Fun Flix Fact: This is the latest from director Damian McCarthy (Oddity), who is quickly becoming the king of "Irish Folk Horror."Trivia: Adam Scott actually spent time with local Irish writers to perfect the "abrasive author" vibe of his character, even keeping a prop journal during filming to write "bleak" plot twists for his fictional books.To celebrate 15 years of high-concept sci-fi, we’re revisiting Duncan Jones’ Source Code. Jake Gyllenhaal has exactly eight minutes to find a bomber on a train—over and over again. We discuss why this remains one of the tightest, most rewatchable thrillers of the 2010s.Fun Flix Fact: To keep the "reset" feeling fresh, the crew built a train car that could be dismantled in seconds. Jake Gyllenhaal actually did his own "stunt" of falling out of the train, performing the sequence dozens of times to get the perfect physics for the loop.For this week’s Hidden Gem, we’re heading home for some high-stakes Australian horror. Dangerous Animals stars Hassie Harrison and Jai Courtney in a brutal survival thriller set on a remote stretch of coastline. When a dream holiday turns into a fight against the tide—and what’s in it—things get very dark, very quickly.Fun Flix Fact: The film was shot entirely on location along the Gold Coast, making the most of the stunning (and terrifying) Queensland surf. To keep the shark encounters looking visceral, the production used a mix of "discovery-grade" animatronics and real-life shark footage rather than relying solely on CGI.Local Legends: Keep an eye out for several Aussie cameos in the opening scenes!And if that’s not enough entertainment for you, we’ve even thrown in new trailers to watch and what you can catch on streaming. Hit that subscribe button right now so you never miss an episode of The Flixters! We’re here every week to bring you the best reviews, the wildest facts, and the greatest cinema talk in the business. 00:00 Intro 2:38 Shoutouts3:39 Movie News13:00 New on Streaming18:06 New Trailers24:53 Anniversary Corner27:02 Exit 8 Review35:25 Hokum Review46:22 Hidden Gem47:07 OutroThis episode is proudly sponsored by Zencastr. Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr