Hey everybody, have you heard the news? Joe Bob is back in town. This week, Joe Bob and Darcy started off April with a blood-soaked double feature featuring a lesson on Slashers. The movies shown were Intruder (1989) and In a Violent Nature (2024).

If you’re unfamiliar, every first Friday of the month, on The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs, the former Monstervision host and his co-host Darcy the Mail Girl feature a horror double bill. Sometimes the picks have a thematic link—other times they’re just bloody good fun.

Intruder’s Midnight Mayhem

The first feature of the night was Intruder, a late-’80s slasher set in a grocery store after hours. With over-the-top kills and a grimy aesthetic, this one delivered everything fans want from the golden age of practical effects horror. Sam Raimi and Ted Raimi pop in for small but memorable roles, while director Scott Spiegel keeps the camera work manic and inventive.

Joe Bob dove into the behind-the-scenes madness, including Spiegel’s Sam Raimi connection and the absurd MPAA cuts the film endured. Darcy came in full ’80s retail cosplay and shared her appreciation for the absurd workplace setting.

In a Violent Nature’s Slow-Burn Savagery

Next up was In a Violent Nature, a brand-new slasher with an arthouse twist. The film follows the killer’s perspective almost exclusively, turning the slasher formula on its head. With long, quiet takes and sudden bursts of graphic violence, it was a bold and unconventional choice for The Last Drive-In.

Joe Bob acknowledged the divisive nature of the film and compared its pacing to early Gus Van Sant or even “Terrence Malick… with hatchets”. He also praised the originality of showing kills from the murderer’s POV without glorifying it. Darcy, on the other hand, wasn’t sold on the “ambient horror” vibes and said she missed the traditional Final Girl energy. Still, both appreciated the risks the film took.

Conclusion

This was a gutsy episode that mixed vintage gore with modern dread. Intruder scratched the nostalgic itch with its outrageous kills and wild camera moves, while In a Violent Nature pushed the boundaries of what a slasher can be. Neither film felt like a top shelf choice, but Joe Bob’s commentary brought the usual balance of film history and redneck wisdom.

The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs airs live on Shudder every month on the first Friday at 6 PM PST / 9 PM EST. If you miss the live airing, episodes are archived and posted the following Sunday.

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