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• Witch Mountain: Kids with Powers & Adults with Questions

  This episode on The Deja Review, Mart & Trev hop aboard a flying camper van to revisit Escape to Witch Mountain (1975) and its 2009 remake Race to Witch Mountain — two Disney sci-fi adventures separated by 34 years and about 300% more Dwayne Johnson.Mart adored the original as a kid — he remembered it as magical, mysterious, and full of adventure. Watching it now, he spends the first 25 minutes trying to work out what on Earth (or space) is actually happening. Meanwhile, Trev’s convinced it’s less witch mountain and more an onslaught of bad theremin playing.Then it’s on to the 2009 remake, where The Rock is a taxi driver who accidentally picks up two teenage aliens with more special effects and no harmonica. Mart’s quietly impressed, but Trev’s fixated on one burning question: did the train driver survive that crash?Expect alien antics, glowing orbs, government goons, and Trev muttering, “I miss when Disney made sense.”By the end, they agree: the 1975 film is charmingly bonkers; the 2009 one is louder, faster, and probably still owes that train driver an apology.Two long time friends, one podcast.This is The Deja Review.Enjoy the episode and remember to like, follow and tell your friends.As always a massive thank you to Little Foil Fish for our theme tune - ⁠  @LittleFoilFish⁠Mart & Trev Instagram - ⁠ @TheDejaReviewTIMESCALE00:00 Introduction to Deja Review02:09 Exploring Escape to Witch Mountain19:49 Transition to Race to Witch Mountain20:47 Comparing the Original and the Remake39:16 5 to 1: Carla GuginoKeywordsDeja Review, movie remakes, Escape to Witch Mountain, Race to Witch Mountain, Disney films, film analysis, podcast, movie discussion, nostalgia, film comparison#WitchMountain #DisneyClassics #FilmReview #thedejareview #cinematichistory #filmcritique #moviepodcast #moviereview #movielovers #podcastrecommendations #movieremakes #filmanalysis #podcast #stormtrooperbeer #19crimeswine

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• Friday the 13th: AKA Carry on Camping | Movie Review

  This episode of The Deja Review, Mart & Trev go glamping at Camp Crystal Lake, the only holiday spot where the blood runs faster than the Wi-Fi.They start with Friday the 13th (1980) — the classic that invented the “don’t have fun or you’ll die” rule. Mart watches another classic horror movie for the first time and notices: fog, fear, and a mum with more rage issues than an 80's Tennis player. Trev’s in nostalgic heaven, calling it “a masterclass in low-budget menace… and poor career choices.”Then they tackle the 2009 remake, where Jason finally emerges — taller, buffer, and apparently moonlighting as an Olympic-level archer. Mart enjoys the chaos “He’s basically an evil Bear Grylls” Trev’s not convinced: “It’s less a film and more a pilot episode for CSI: Crystal Lake.” He spends most of the discussion demanding for Dean Winchester turn up and save his brother from the movie.Expect campsite chaos, Mart’s suspicious enthusiasm for power-tool-based deaths, and Trev’s growing sense that the lake needs draining — permanently.Two long time friends, one podcast.This is The Deja Review.Enjoy the episode and remember to like, follow and tell your friends.As always a massive thank you to Little Foil Fish for our theme tune - ⁠  @LittleFoilFish  ⁠Mart & TrevInstagram - ⁠ @TheDejaReview ​Chapters00:00 Introduction to Deja Review and Spooky Season00:54 Exploring Friday the 13th: Origins and Impact03:48 Background and Synopsis of Friday the 13th05:41 Horror Tropes and Practical Effects10:30 Iconic Death Scenes and Special Effects14:47 Character Analysis and Plot Development19:58 The Ending and Its Significance23:20 Transition to the Remake of Friday the 13th27:51 Overview of the 2009 Remake31:58 Comparing the Original and the Remake33:56 Nostalgia and the Evolution of Horror Films36:19 Character Development and Method Acting in Horror39:38 Pacing and Storytelling in Remakes42:49 The Impact of CGI vs Practical Effects45:41 Franchise Expectations and Audience Reception49:05 Comparative Analysis of Horror Icons51:28 5 to 1: Kevin Bacon01:06:22 Upcoming Projects and Future EndeavoursKeywordsFriday the 13th, horror films, slasher genre, practical effects, Kevin Bacon, movie remakes, iconic death scenes, horror tropes, film analysis, Deja Review, Jason, Jason Voorhees, Jared Padalecki, Derek Mears, Danielle Panabaker

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• The Fog: Ghost Pirates, Bad Weather & One Very Angry Trev

  This episode of The Deja Review, Mart & Trev brave The Fog — first John Carpenter’s 1980 classic, then the 2005 remake that made Trev question his life choices.In the original, Carpenter delivers atmosphere so thick you could butter it. Ghost pirates rise from the mist, Jamie Lee Curtis hitchhikes her way into trouble, and the soundtrack slaps harder than a haunted lighthouse door in a storm. Mart calls it “a masterclass in mood.” Trev calls it “the reason fog lights were invented.”Then comes 2005’s The Fog, where the ghosts return… in full CGI. Trev calls it “a screensaver with a budget,” while Mart insists it’s “not that bad” — which Trev takes as a personal betrayal.There’s romance, bad weather, and enough fog machines to deplete the Earth’s glycerine (AKA Fog Juice) supply.Two long time friends, one podcast.This is The Deja Review.Enjoy the episode and remember to like, follow and tell your friends.As always a massive thank you to Little Foil Fish for our theme tune - ⁠Little_Foil_Fish⁠Mart & TrevInstagram - ⁠@thedejareview00:00 Introduction to Deja Review01:03 Spooky Season and The Fog03:00 Overview of The Fog05:54 John Carpenter's Influence and Style09:11 Cameos and Music in The Fog12:01 Inspiration Behind The Fog13:01 Film Reception and Cult Status15:52 Character Dynamics and Relationships18:48 Errors and Plot Holes in The Fog22:14 Transition to The Fog Remake29:01 Overview of The Fog (2005) Remake30:27 Film Critique: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly34:35 Character Analysis and Storytelling Flaws39:23 Pacing Issues and Character Overload43:48 Comparative Analysis: Original vs. Remake47:08 5 to 1: Jamie Lee Curtis Films55:21 Disappointing Films and Final ThoughtsKeywordsThe Fog, John Carpenter, horror films, movie remakes, cult classics, spooky season, film analysis, film history, practical effects, soundtrack, film critique, storytelling flaws, character analysis, pacing issues, original vs remake, Jamie Lee Curtis, movie review, horror films, film nostalgia, cinematic disappointment#thedejareview #cinematichistory #filmcritique #moviepodcast #moviereview #movielovers #podcastrecommendations #movieremakes #filmanalysis #thefog #johncarpenter #jamieleecurtis #tomwelling #maggiegrace #horrormovies

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• The Jackal: Snipers, Wigs & Richard Gere’s Accent

  This episode Mart & Trev compare The Day of the Jackal (1973), a tense, methodical thriller where Edward Fox quietly builds rifles and stares at passports… with The Jackal (1997), where Bruce Willis turns into a master of wigs and weird disguises, while Richard Gere fights terrorism armed only with an “Irish” accent that sounds like it was rented by the hour.Mart just laughs at Willis turning up as Steven Seagal, Trev praises the original’s noir-ness.In the end, one’s a chess match, the other’s a dumpster fire.Two long time friends, one podcast.This is The Deja Review.Enjoy the episode and remember to like, follow and tell your friends.As always a massive thank you to Little Foil Fish for our theme tune - Little_Foil_FishMart & TrevInstagram - @thedejareviewChapters00:00 Introduction to Deja Review Podcast01:12 Exploring The Day of the Jackal20:33 The Jackal Remake Discussion31:34 Critique of Character Portrayals34:48 Technical Flaws and Stereotypes39:06 Comparative Analysis of Actors42:55 Storyline Structure and Character Dynamics46:18 Remake Necessity and Adaptation47:45 5 to 1: Bruce Willis59:53 Final Thoughts on The JackalKEYWORDSDeja Review, The Day of the Jackal, The Jackal, movie remakes, film analysis, Edward Fox, Bruce Willis, suspense films, cinematic history, film critique

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• The Invisible Man: Bandages, Gaslighting & the Worst Roommate Ever

  This episode, Mart and Trev go looking for a man they literally can’t see — which, as it turns out, makes reviewing him way harder.It’s a double bill of The Invisible Man, starting with the 1933 original, where Claude Rains plays a scientist who turns himself invisible and immediately goes full murderhobo. Subtle, he ain’t.Mart praises the variety of branded beverages in the pub, while Trev can’t stop laughing at how quickly Griffin becomes a public menace.First he’s invisible, then he’s trouser less, then he’s chucking bicycles at villagers and declaring himself ruler of Earth.Really, a casual Thursday night out in the 90's for Trev.Then it’s the 2020 remake — same concept, different trauma. Elisabeth Moss stars as a woman being stalked by her invisible tech-bro ex, who faked his own death because therapy was too hard. Mart calls it a sleek, smart thriller. Trev’s just impressed the guy managed to haunt her without accidentally bumping into furniture for 90 minutes.You’ll never trust an empty chair again.Two long time friends, one podcast.This is The Deja Review.Enjoy the episode and remember to like, follow and tell your friends.As always a massive thank you to Little Foil Fish for our theme tune - Little_Foil_FishMart & TrevInstagram - @thedejareview00:00 Introduction to Deja Review01:10 Exploring The Invisible Man (1933)22:07 The Invisible Man (2020) Remake Discussion30:05 Exploring the Invisible Suit's Implications31:59 The Dark Universe: A Failed Franchise34:23 The Need for Universal Monsters Reboot35:48 Technological Aspects of the Invisible Suit37:45 Plot Holes and Inconsistencies41:55 Comparing the Invisible Man Films43:52 Nostalgia for Classic Horror Films45:46 Invisible Man Adaptations and Their Impact48:01 5 to 1 HG Wells adaptations56:18 Critiques of Recent AdaptationsKEYWORDSInvisible Man, H.G. Wells, Universal Monsters, 1933 Film, 2020 Remake, Claude Rains, Elizabeth Moss, Film Review, Special Effects, Dark Universe

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