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EVIL SPAWN (1987) - Episode 311 - Decades of Horror 1980s
1w ago02:30:33Tap to summarizeThe Grue-Crew settle in to review EVIL SPAWN (1987) with special guest host Ralph Miller, who has a very special relationship with the movie. Written and directed by Kenneth J. Hall, the film features Bobbie Bresee as Lynn Roman facing an monstrous change and an aggressive appetite. Check the review to find out more. EVIL SPAWN (1987) Episode 311 - Decades of Horror 1980s Quote: "This sounds like something out of a bad science fiction film." - Lynn Synopsis: A scientist is using Microbes in experiments but dies before the work is finished. An aging actress injects herself the serum and the bacterium transforms her into a hideous bug alien resulting in an attrition problem among her detractors. Evil Spawn is also know as A Semente do Mal (BRA, The Seed of Evil); Metamorphosis (UK/Australia, Video Title); Engendro satánico (MEX, Satanic Spawn/Abomination); Złowieszcze nasienie (POL, Ominous Seed); Alien Within (Alternative Title); Alive by Night (Alternative Title); Deadly Sting (Alternative Title). Written and directed by Kenneth J. Hall Cast: Bobbie Bresee as Lynn Roman, Drew Godderis as Ross Anderson, John Terrence as Brent, Dawn Wildsmith as Evelyn Avery (credited as Donna Shock), Fox Harris as Harry (credited as Jerry Fox), Pamela Gilbert as Elaine, John Carradine as Dr. Emil Zeitman, Mark Anthony as Mark Randall, Leslie Eve as Tracy, Chis Kobin as Will, Sue Mashaw as Betty, Gary J. Levinson as Dr. Arnold Leibowitz, Michael Deak as Det. Samanski, Roger McCoin as Bordona, Forrest J. Ackerman as Pool Guy Every two weeks, Gruesome Magazine's Decades of Horror 1980s podcast will cover another horror film from the that decade. Next up, we tackle one chosen by Bill - TETSUO: THE IRON MAN (1989); d. Shinya Tsukamoto, Make sure you join us for that one. Make sure you join us for that one.! We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans – so leave us a message or comment on the Gruesome Magazine Youtube channel, on the Gruesome Magazine website, or email the Decades of Horror 1980s podcast hosts at feedback@gruesomemagazine.com.
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ALUCARDA (1977) – Episode 267 – Decades of Horror 1970s
2w ago01:26:16Tap to summarizeWith a film chosen by Jeff, the Grue-Crew tackle a bizarrely interesting vampire/possession/nun-sploitation film ALUCARDA (1977) from director Juan López Moctezuma. Tina Romero stars as the title character and makes a strong impression, the film firmly rests upon her shoulders. Bravo. Susana Kimini is Justine, Claudio Brook is both Dr. Oszek and the Hunchback Gypsy. Tina French is Sister Angélica. The film has a strong possession film atmosphere with a brilliant blood-soaked vampire segment, and a fiery Carrie-like ending. Check out what the Grue-Crew have to say. Enjoy. ALUCARDA (1977) Episode 267 – Decades of Horror 1970s Quote: "These are the doings of the transgressor, the seducer, the enemy of virtue, the perpetual persecutor of innocence, the arch enemy of Almighty God. Yes, … THE DEVIL!" – Father Lázaro Synopsis: When the teenage orphan Justine arrives in a convent, she befriends Alucarda, who was raised since she was a baby by the nuns. When they meet a gypsy in the forest, he turns out to be Satan and possesses the teenagers. The convent is turned upside-down as everyone witnesses a showdown between good and evil. Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! Next up for Decades of Horror 1970s is an artsy witchy spectacle, Baba Yaga (1973), picked by Doc. See you there! We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: leave them a message or leave a comment on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel, the website, or email the Decades of Horror: The Classic Era podcast hosts at feedback@gruesomemagazine.com To each of you from each of us, "Thank you so much for watching and listening!"
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THE FLESH EATERS (1964) – Episode 229 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era
2w ago01:56:58Tap to summarize"Do you understand what this means? These things want flesh, any kind of flesh. And once they sense it, they'll eat their way through anything that comes between them and their meat." Okay, okay. Ich verstehe! Join this episode's Grue-Crew – Bill Mulligan, Daphne Monary-Ernsdorff, Doc Rotten, Chad Hunt, and Jeff Mohr – as they take in The Flesh Eaters (1964), the low-budget cult classic from a one-time director and a screenplay written by a comic book legend. Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 229 – The Flesh Eaters (1964) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! https://youtube.com/gruesomemagazine ANNOUNCEMENT Decades of Horror The Classic Era is partnering with THE CLASSIC SCI-FI MOVIE CHANNEL, THE CLASSIC HORROR MOVIE CHANNEL, and WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL Which all now include video episodes of The Classic Era! Available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, Online Website. Across All OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. https://classicscifichannel.com/; https://classichorrorchannel.com/; https://wickedhorrortv.com/ Synopsis: An alcoholic actress, her personal assistant, and their pilot are downed on a secluded isle, by bad weather & mechanical problems, where a renegade Nazi scientist is using ocean life to develop a solvent for human flesh. The tiny flesh-eating sea critters that result certainly give our heroes a run for their money – and lives. Director: Jack Curtis Writer: Arnold Drake Producers: Jack Curtis (producer), Arnold Drake (producer), Terry Vantell (producer) (credited as Terry Curtis), Bernard Cherin (associate producer) Cinematographer: Carson Davidson, Jack Curtis Selected Cast: Martin Kosleck as Prof. Peter Bartell Byron Sanders as Grant Murdoch Barbara Wilkin as Jan Letterman Rita Morley as Laura Winters Ray Tudor as Omar Christopher Drake as Matt Darby Nelson as Jim Rita Floyd as Radio Operator Barbara Wilson as Ann Ira Lewis as Freddy Miller Jack Curtis as Radio Deejay (voice) (uncredited) Arnold Drake as Pete's Beat Singer (voice) (uncredited) The Grue-Crew dive into the cult classic, gore-filled, B&W, creature feature The Flesh Eaters (1964) from director Jack Curtis. The plot is simple: our protagonists crash land on a (nearly) deserted island where a mad scientist is up to no good. The effects are simple yet effective… and surprisingly gory, featuring memorable, gruesome scenes. The monsters? They start off as a small flesh-eating colony of shiny beasts, but later grow into giant threats. The mad scientist? His motivation is simple: greed. Is The Flesh Eaters worth a watch? You bet it is. Check out what the crew has to say about it. Gruesome Magazine's Decades of Horror: The Classic Era records a new episode every two weeks. Next in their very flexible schedule – this one chosen by Chad – is Hammer's The Quatermass Xperiment (1955), directed by Val Guest and featuring Brian Donlevy, Jack Warner, and a stunning performance by Richard Wordsworth. Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy, oh boy! The Crew is excited. They want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: leave them a message or leave a comment on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel, the website, or email the Decades of Horror: The Classic Era podcast hosts at feedback@gruesomemagazine.com To each of you from each of them, "Thank you so much for watching and listening!"
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BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA (1986) - Episode 310 - Decades of Horror 1980s
3w ago02:06:59Tap to summarizeDoc returns to join the Decades of Horror Grue-Crew to review BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA (1986) directed by John Carpenter. Is there a better hero than Jack Burton? Yeah, probably, but in this action comedy with hints of horror and supernatural, he is the best - cocky, over confident, and often ridiculous. It's all in the reflexes! Kurt Russell, Kim Cattrall, and Denis Dun lead a terrific cast with James Hong nearly stealing the entire movie as David Lo Pan. Brilliant! BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA (1986) Episode 310 - Decades of Horror 1980s Quote: "Like I told my last wife, I says, 'Honey, I never drive faster than I can see. Besides that, it's all in the reflexes.'" - Jack Burton Synopsis: A rough-and-tumble trucker and his sidekick face off with an ancient sorcerer in a supernatural battle beneath Chinatown. Directed by John Carpenter Cast: Kurt Russell as Jack Burton, Kim Cattrall as Gracie Law, Dennis Dun as Wang Chi, James Hong as David Lo Pan, Victor Wong as Egg Shen, Kate Burton as Margo, Donald Li as Eddie Lee, Carter Wong as Thunder, Peter Kwong as Rain, James Pax as Lightning, Suzee Pai as Miao Yin, Chao Li Chi as Uncle Chu Every two weeks, Gruesome Magazine's Decades of Horror 1980s podcast will cover another horror film from the that decade. The next episode's film, chosen by Jeff, is Evil Spawn (1987) with a special guest host: the film's title character! Make sure you join us for that one.! We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans – so leave us a message or comment on the Gruesome Magazine Youtube channel, on the Gruesome Magazine website, or email the Decades of Horror 1980s podcast hosts at feedback@gruesomemagazine.com.
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DON'T TORTURE A DUCKLING (1972) - Episode 266 - Decades of Horror 1970s
4w ago01:30:28Tap to summarizeThe Grue-Crew delve into an early Lucio Fulci pre-Giallo mini-masterpiece with Don't Torture a Duckling (1972). In the film, you can see the beginning of Fulci's signature direction he would become known for with Zombi (1979) and his eighties gore-fest films. For this movie, the story is a murder mystery that contains hints of witchcraft and characters meeting a gruesome, bloody demise. It's pure early 70s Italian film making at its best. Check it out. Enjoy! DON'T TORTURE A DUCKLING (1972) Episode 266 - Decades of Horror 1970s Quote: "That's why she tore off the head of the doll and the duck." - Andrea Martelli Synopsis: "When a southern Italian town is rocked by a string of child murders, the police and two urban outcasts search for the culprit amid scapegoating within the superstitious community." Director: Lucio Fulci Writer: Lucio Fulci and Roberto Gianviti and Gianfranco Clerici Story By: Lucio Fulci and Roberto Gianviti Cast: Florinda Bolkan, Barbara Bouchet, Tomas Milian, Irene Papas, Marc Porel Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! Next up for Decades of Horror 1970s is a bizarre Mexican horror picked by Jeff, Alucarda (1977) from director Juan López Moctezuma. See you there! We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: leave them a message or leave a comment on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel, the website, or email the Decades of Horror: The Classic Era podcast hosts at feedback@gruesomemagazine.com To each of you from each of us, "Thank you so much for watching and listening!"
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THE BOOGIE MAN WILL GET YOU (1942) - Episode 228 - Decades of Horror: The Classic Era
May 201:35:58Tap to summarizeBoris Karloff! Peter Lorre! The Boogie Man Will Get You (1942) is one of Karloff's Columbia pictures horror pictures from the 1940s. Each of these films, with the exception of The Black Room, has Boris in the role of a mad scientist; however, with Boogie Man, the film allows Karloff of Peter Lorre the opportunity to parody the genre and have a great time doing so. These two are so much fun to watch as is the remaining cast of eccentric characters. Tune in to Decades of Horror The Classic Era to find out what the Grue-Crew think of this often overlooked horror-comedy gem. Enjoy! THE BOOGIE MAN WILL GET YOU (1942) Episode 228 - Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Quote: "And if you ever need anything, like medical attention, or fire insurance, or a marriage performed, or a loan, perhaps? I should be delighted to oblige." - Dr. Lorenz (Peter Lorre) Synopsis: A young divorcee tries to convert a historic house into a hotel despite its oddball inhabitants and dead bodies in the cellar.
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THE PROWLER (1981) - Episode 309 - Decade of Horror 1980s
Apr 2701:20:18Tap to summarizeJeff Mohr returns as the Grue-Crew for THE PROWLER (1981), a film the helped defined the slasher era of the 1980s alongside Friday the 13th, The Burning, My Bloody Valentine and more. In this entry, a killer returns after a 35-year absence to take out some college kids at a graduation party. Sound familiar? The big draw is Tom Savini's special makeup & FX work, but the film pulls in some old-timer star power with Farley Granger and Lawrence Tierney, as well as Vicky Dawson, Christopher Goutman, & Cindy Weintraub. This has everything a growing slasher films needs -- gore, boobs, and a surprise slasher reveal. Hurray! THE PROWLER (1981) Episode 309 - Decade of Horror 1980s Quote: "I want you to be my date, Rose." - The Prowler Synopsis: An unknown killer, clad in World War II U.S. Army fatigues, stalks a small California town, bent on reliving a 35-year-old double murder by focusing on a group of college kids holding an annual graduation dance. Director: Joe Zito Writers: Glenn Leopold, Neal Barbera Cast: Vicky Dawson, Christopher Goutman, Lawrence Tierny, Farley Granger, Cindy Weintraub. Every two weeks, Gruesome Magazine's Decades of Horror 1980s podcast will cover another horror film from the that decade. The next episode's film, chosen by Chad, is BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA (1986) from director John Carpenter! See you then! Please let us know how they're doing! We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans – so leave us a message or comment on the Gruesome Magazine Youtube channel, on the Gruesome Magazine website, or email the Decades of Horror 1980s podcast hosts at feedback@gruesomemagazine.com.
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THE WITCH WHO CAME FROM THE SEA (1976) - Episode 265 - Decades of Horror 1970s
Apr 2201:38:12Tap to summarizeJeff returns to join the Grue-Crew with a review of the Seventies cult film, THE WITCH WHO CAME FROM THE SEA (1976). This movie is weird, disturbing in its own way, and intensely sad. What do the Crew make of this indie film that is about as 70s as it gets? You'll have to listen to find out. Enjoy! The Witch Who Came in from the Sea (1982) Episode 265 - Decades of Horror 1970s Quote: "Why don't you act like a man and go hide in the closet, cowboy?" - Molly Synopsis: "A disturbed woman is haunted by memories of childhood abuse, which culminates in a murder spree." Director: Matt Cimber Writer: Robert Thom Cinematographer: Dean Cundey Cast: Millie Perkins, Lonny Chapman, Vanessa Brown, Rick Jason, George "Buck" Flower, Stan Ross Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! Next up for Decades of Horror 1970s is the early Lucio Fulci entry, Don't Torture a Duckling (1972), picked by Bill. See you there! We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: leave them a message or leave a comment on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel, the website, or email the Decades of Horror: The Classic Era podcast hosts at feedback@gruesomemagazine.com To each of you from each of us, "Thank you so much for watching and listening!"
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THE LEOPARD MAN (1943) – Episode 227 – Decades of Horror The Classic Era
Apr 2101:56:13Tap to summarizeJeff returns to Decades of Horror The Classic Era picking the Val Lewton and Jacques Tourneur classic THE LEOPARD MAN (1943) for review. The Grue-Crew have a blast exploring this often overlooked RKO Radio pictures gem with its sharp dialog, exquisite black and white cinematography, and inventive direction. The cast is fantastic as well: Dennis O'Keefe, Margo, Jean Brooks, James Bell, and more — oh, and Dynamite as The Leopard. Synopsis: A seemingly-tame leopard used for a publicity stunt escapes and kills a young girl, spreading panic throughout a sleepy New Mexico town. Producer: Val Lewton Director: Jacques Tourneur Writers: Ardel Wray (screenplay), Edward Dein (additional dialog), and Cornell Woolrich (1942 novel "Black Alibi") Cinematographer: Robert De Grasse Cast: Dennis O'keefe, Margo, Jean Brooks, James Bell Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! Next up, chosen by DAPHNE is THE BOOGIE MAN WILL GET YOU (1943), directed by Lew Landers and featuring Karloff & Lorre ! See you there! We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: leave them a message or leave a comment on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel, the website, or email the Decades of Horror: The Classic Era podcast hosts at feedback@gruesomemagazine.com To each of you from each of us, "Thank you so much for watching and listening!"
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FORBIDDEN WORLD (1982) – Episode 308 – Decades of Horror 1980s
Apr 1301:32:07Tap to summarizeThe Grue-Crew unleash the New World Picture's Alien rip-off, FORBIDDEN WORLD (1982) from Roger Corman. Directed by Allan Holzman, this trashy cult classic features effects from John Carl Buechler, Mark Shostrom, and more handling the Mutant gooey and gory designs and make-up. The cast includes Dan Oliver, Jesse Vint, June Chadwick, Linden Chiles, Scott Paulin, Dawn Dunlap, Fox Harris, Michael Bowen, and Ray Oliver. For those old enough, you likely watched this movie multiple times on cable movie channels, not because it was good but because it was bonkers. Enjoy! FORBIDDEN WORLD (1982) Episode 308 – Decades of Horror 1980s Quote: "Let's go bag ourselves a Dingwhopper!" – Mike Colby Synopsis: "In the distant future, a federation marshal arrives at a research lab on a remote planet where a genetic experiment has gotten loose and begins feeding on the dwindling scientific group." ""A Science Fiction Horror Adventure That'll Blow You Away!" – tagline Every two weeks, Gruesome Magazine's Decades of Horror 1980s podcast will cover another horror film from that decade. The next episode's film, chosen by Crystal Cleveland, is THE PROWLER (1981), complete with Tom Savini effects! See you then! Please let us know how they're doing! We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans – so leave us a message or comment on the Gruesome Magazine Youtube channel, on the Gruesome Magazine website, or email the Decades of Horror 1980s podcast hosts at feedback@gruesomemagazine.com.
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