TRON: Ares + Black Phone 2 (2025): Grabbin' the Grid

In this episode of Reel It In, Will and Tucker dive into two highly anticipated releases: Tron: Ares and Black Phone 2. From neon grids to haunted hallways, they break down what worked, what didn’t, and whether either sequel was worth the wait.For Tron: Ares, the conversation covers everything from Nine Inch Nails’ pulsing soundtrack to the film’s ambitious visuals and mixed storytelling. Will’s all in on the spectacle, while Tucker questions if the script ever caught up to the style. Then, it’s on to Black Phone 2, where improved performances can’t fully mask clunky dialogue and a lack of real scares—but the themes of trauma and redemption still pack a punch.Plus, it’s October, which means scary movie traditions. Tucker recommends Rec and Rec 2, while Will digs into Michael Haneke’s unsettling classics Funny Games and Benny’s Video.Instagram: @reelitinpodTikTok: @reelitinpod