Press Play Action is a movie review podcast produced by Jersey Nerds Productions and hosted by Jersey Nerd Mitchell Lea! Mitchell and his cohort of die hard movie nerds take a look at cinema in all forms, from cult classics, guilty pleasure films, whats currently on in theatres and everything in between. If you are a movie fan than this is where you need to be!
This week, we're diving into six films packed with witchcraft, supernatural mysteries, creepy villains, and plenty of heated debates!
🎬 THE HORROR LINEUP:
🔥 The Wicker Man (1973) — Is this folk-horror classic truly terrifying, or has its reputation aged better than the movie itself?
🔮 The Craft (1996) — Teenage witches, dark magic, and a standout performance from Fairuza Balk! Does this '90s cult favorite still hold up?
🧙♀️ Scooby-Doo! and the Witch's Ghost (1999) — Mystery Inc., Tim Curry, and the Hex Girls! Is this the ultimate animated Halloween comfort movie?
👹 The Wailing (2016) — A highly acclaimed Korean horror mystery that the crew still needs to catch up on!
🩸 Longlegs (2024) — Nicolas Cage delivers a disturbing performance, but does the controversial ending ruin an otherwise chilling thriller?
🕯️ Heretic (2024) — Hugh Grant steals the show in a psychological nightmare about faith, manipulation, and control. Could this be one of the best-written horror thrillers in recent years?
🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE:
👻 Horror classics vs. modern favorites
🎃 Nostalgia, cult followings, and questionable endings
🔪 Hugh Grant vs. Nicolas Cage
🏆 Our ratings, biggest disappointments, and surprising favorites!
😂 Plus, plenty of arguments, hot takes, and classic Jersey Nerds chaos!
🎧 LISTEN NOW TO 31 NIGHTS OF HORROR: PART 2!
🎃 31 MOVIES. 31 NIGHTS. FIVE PODCAST EPISODES.
💬 Which of these six movies is YOUR favorite? And does Heretic deserve a spot among the best modern horror films?
19 Oct 2026
31 Nights of Horror 2026 Part 1!
The Jersey Nerds Production's third annual 31 Nights of Horror has begun! Jersey Nerds Mitchell Lea, Brandon Tew and Tommy Grant sit down and give reviews of the first six films for the month. An American Werewolf in London (1981), Wolf (1994), Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island (1998), Coraline (2009), Paranorman (2012), and Bones and All (2022)!
8 Oct 2026
Movie Reviews: The Karate Kid Part III (1989) & Zombieland: Double Tap (2019)
This week on Press Play Action, we're tackling two sequels that couldn't be more different!
🥋 THE KARATE KID PART III (1989)
Daniel LaRusso and Mr. Miyagi return for another round of karate drama, but this time they're facing the outrageous Terry Silver and the return of Cobra Kai!
Unfortunately, our hosts aren't pulling any punches. 👊
Is this just a disappointing rehash of the original? Why is a wealthy businessman so obsessed with destroying a teenager's life? And seriously...WHERE IS JOHNNY LAWRENCE?! 😂
🧟 ZOMBIELAND: DOUBLE TAP (2019)
Ten years after the original, Columbus, Tallahassee, Wichita, and Little Rock are back for another zombie-filled adventure!
With new characters, bigger zombie threats, and plenty of ridiculous comedy, the gang is ready to take another swing at the apocalypse.
But does this sequel live up to the original?
🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS:
🥋 The bizarre villainy of Terry Silver and the problems with Karate Kid Part III.
🐍 The missing Johnny Lawrence and how Cobra Kai expanded the franchise.
🧟 Whether Zombieland: Double Tap delivers a worthy sequel.
😂 Woody Harrelson and Jesse Eisenberg's chemistry, new characters, and Bill Murray's return.
❤️ The surprising connection between both movies: found family, independence, and discovering where you belong.
🏆 Our final ratings and whether either franchise deserves another sequel!
🎬 TWO SEQUELS. TWO VERY DIFFERENT EXPERIENCES. ONE HILARIOUS MOVIE DISCUSSION!
🎧 Tune in to the latest episode of Press Play Action and join The Jersey Nerds as we continue our journey through cinema!
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