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This week, Sam Watermeier joins me to review the new slasher legacy sequel/reboot, I Know What You Did Last Summer in a feature review and then, in this week's secondary review, I talk about the new dark comedy Oh, Hi! We also discuss recent movie and TV news, screenings around Indianapolis, and more.
Timestamps
- Show Start - 00:28
- Introducing Sam - 02:35
- Screening in Indy - 13:51
- News Before the Reviews - 20:00
Feature Review
- I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025) - 39:42
- Spoiler - 1:16:02
- Exit Sam - 1:42:18
Secondary Review
Oh, Hi! (2025) - 1:43:44
- Closing the Ep - 2:01:46
- Patreon Clip - 2:03:25
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