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EPISODE · Feb 26, 2026 · 40 MIN

The Toxic Avenger, Expend4bles, Pet Sematary: Bloodlines, and Strange Darling.

from The Moviegoers Society · host Nerdtropolis

In this special Fantastic Fest episode of The Moviegoers Society, Sean Tajipour, the Mayor of Nerdtropolis, and Drew Munhausen, the Professional Media and Movie Mastermind, report straight from the festival floor with a packed lineup: The Toxic Avenger, Expend4bles, Pet Sematary: Bloodlines, and Strange Darling.Sean and Drew kick things off with The Toxic Avenger, breaking down how the reboot leans into outrageous gore, twisted humor, and modern updates while honoring the cult chaos of the original. Then they jump into Expend4bles and talk about the franchise’s latest action outing, the new additions to the cast, and whether the over-the-top mayhem still delivers big-screen fun.They also dive into Pet Sematary: Bloodlines and how the prequel expands the Stephen King universe, exploring its darker mythology and whether it adds meaningful depth to the lore. Finally, they unpack Strange Darling, one of the fest’s most talked-about thrillers, discussing its structure, performances, and why it left such a strong impression with the crowd.Plus, they share what it’s like covering films at Fantastic Fest, the audience reactions inside those packed screenings, and which titles stood out most from this wild weekend of genre cinema.📽 Follow us on Letterboxd:https://letterboxd.com/dmunhausen/https://letterboxd.com/nerdtropolis/📲 Stay connected:Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/nerdtropolisInstagram: https://www.Instagram.com/nerdtropolisTwitter: https://www.Twitter.com/nerdtropolisTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nerdtropolis

In this special Fantastic Fest episode of The Moviegoers Society, Sean Tajipour, the Mayor of Nerdtropolis, and Drew Munhausen, the Professional Media and Movie Mastermind, report straight from the festival floor with a packed lineup: The Toxic Avenger, Expend4bles, Pet Sematary: Bloodlines, and Strange Darling.Sean and Drew kick things off with The Toxic Avenger, breaking down how the reboot leans into outrageous gore, twisted humor, and modern updates while honoring the cult chaos of the original. Then they jump into Expend4bles and talk about the franchise’s latest action outing, the new additions to the cast, and whether the over-the-top mayhem still delivers big-screen fun.They also dive into Pet Sematary: Bloodlines and how the prequel expands the Stephen King universe, exploring its darker mythology and whether it adds meaningful depth to the lore. Finally, they unpack Strange Darling, one of the fest’s most talked-about thrillers, discussing its structure, performances, and why it left such a strong impression with the crowd.Plus, they share what it’s like covering films at Fantastic Fest, the audience reactions inside those packed screenings, and which titles stood out most from this wild weekend of genre cinema.📽 Follow us on Letterboxd:https://letterboxd.com/dmunhausen/https://letterboxd.com/nerdtropolis/📲 Stay connected:Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/nerdtropolisInstagram: https://www.Instagram.com/nerdtropolisTwitter: https://www.Twitter.com/nerdtropolisTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nerdtropolis

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