The Best Horror Films of 2014 - Episode 91 - Horror News Radio
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Release Date: 12/31/2014
THE PROWLER (1981) - Episode 309 - Decade of Horror 1980s
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Jeff 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...
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THE WITCH WHO CAME FROM THE SEA (1976) - Episode 265 - Decades of Horror 1970s
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Jeff 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:...
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THE LEOPARD MAN (1943) – Episode 227 – Decades of Horror The Classic Era
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Jeff 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...
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FORBIDDEN WORLD (1982) – Episode 308 – Decades of Horror 1980s
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The 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)...
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THE AMITYVILLE HORROR (1979) - Episode 264 - Decades of Horror 1970s
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The Grue-Crew head to New Jersey to visit THE AMITYVILLE HORROR (1979), directed by Stuart Rosenberg. The cast includes James Brolin, Margot Kidder, Rod Steiger, Don Stroud, Murray Hamilton, and Natasha Ryan. Based on a "true story" and the best-selling novel by Jay Anson, the movie cements the Amityville house with its eerily lit pair of attic windows into horror film history. When people think of haunted houses, they most likely think of this house - even to this day decades later. Despite it feeling somewhat tame today, The Amityville Horror frightened audiences world wide to the tune of...
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THE MAGNETIC MONSTER (1953) – Episode 226 – Decades of Horror The Classic Era
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The Grue-Crew return to the 1950s to battle the fear of the atom bomb with the better than you'd expect, often overlooked THE MAGNETIC MONSTER (1953), directed by Curt Siodmak and Herbert L. Strock (uncredited). The cast includes Richard Carlson, King Donovan, Jean Byron, Harry Ellerbe, Leo Britt, Leonard Mudie, and Byron Foulger. And Strother Martin appears briefly in one scene as an airliner co-pilot. The film also incorporates scenes from a 1934 German movie GOLD. While it doesn't feature a "Monster" in typical terms, the threat of the Magnetic Monster is no less formable. Check this one...
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HELLO MARY LOU PROM NIGHT II (1987) – Episode 307 – Decades of Horror 1980s
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The Grue-Crew head back to the Eighties, back to school, and back to senior prom for the cult favorite HELLO MARY LOU: PROM NIGHT II (1987). Directed by Bruce Pittman and written by Ron Oliver, the film features Michael Ironside, Wendy Lyon, Louis Ferreira, and Lisa Schrage as Mary Lou Maloney. It feels a bit like a supernatural infused "Carrie" clone but it contains fun kills, gore when it needs it, and a fun new horror villain that we deserved much more of in this movie… and more. Check this one out on streaming if you haven't seen it and enjoy the Grue-Crew's take on this entertaining...
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KISS MEETS THE PHANTOM OF THE PARK (1978) - Episode 263 - Decades of Horror 1970s
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The 70s Grue-Crew are finally reviewing KISS MEETS THE PHANTOM OF THE PARK (1978) to Chad's delight... well, maybe all of ours, Bill, Dave, and Doc. Turns out we are all KISS fans -- Chad even sports his KISS ARMY cap -- and we all watched this when it originally aired on NBC TV in the States on Saturday, October 28, 1978. This episode is a fun discussion on the film, the cast, and each member of KISS -- Peter Criss, Ace Frehley, Gene Simmons, and Paul Stanley. We hope you join us. KISS MEETS THE PHANTOM OF THE PARK (1978) Episode 263 - Decades of Horror 1970s KISS MEETS THE PHANTOM OF THE...
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THE PIT AND THE PENDULUM (1961) - Episode 225 - Decades of Horror The Classic Era
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The Classic Era Grue-Crew tackle another of the Corman-Poe-Price series of horror movies, THE PIT AND THE PENDULUM (1961). Roger Corman hones his talent with this one with a solid, expertly crafted direction. Richard Matheson provide a richly entwined adaptation of Poe. And Vince Price is... well, Vincent Price at his best. His portrayal of Nicolas Medina's decent into madness is an example of what Price does best. Incredible, chef's kiss. And Barbara Steele is flawless. The Crew is joined by Crystal Cleveland from Decades of Horror 1980s, making her Classic Era debut. Enjoy! THE PIT AND THE...
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THE DEAD NEXT DOOR (1989) - Episode 306 - Decades of Horror 1980s
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Chad picks the direct-to-video Eighties "treasure," THE DEAD NEXT DOOR (1989). The then teenage director, J.R. Bookwalter, truly accomplishes something remarkable given his age and his choice of film stock: Super-8 film. Is the film any good? Well, that's the debate. The practical special effects are quite enjoyable and bloody, quite possibly making the film and the viewing experience what it is. Technically, however, the dialog is cringe, the acting is amateurish, the editing even more so. But, dude, it was filmed on SUPER-8 with mostly local talent and a screenplay with solid ideas for its...
info_outlineIt's time to discuss the best horror films of the year, the top of the heap for 2014. The HNR grue-crew, who have often declared that 2014 was a rough year for horror, are happy to focus on the films that succeeded, entertained or impressed. Let's take a look back at 2014 to call out some of the films that made the crew scream, jump or smile.
Dave returns to shares the horror news of the week with news about Ash vs the Evil Dead, Hannibal and Phantasm Ravager.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! It's a perfect world.
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Special Content: The Best Horror Films of 2014
It is the end of the year and time to reflect on the best of 2014. Each host chimes in with their top 10 of the most sensational horror films of the past 12 months.
- Dave Dreher
- 10. Afflicted
- 09. Jessabelle
- 08. The Town That Dreaded Sundown
- 07. The Human Race
- 06. Tusk
- 05. Dead Snow 2
- 04. Exists
- 03. Guardians of the Galaxy
- 02. The Babadook
- 01. Horns
- The Black Saint
- 10 Don't Blink
- 09 The Human Race
- 08 Wer
- 07 The Town That Dreaded Sundown
- 06 Bag Boy Lover Boy
- 05 Exists
- 04 What We Do In The Shadows
- 03 The Scarehouse
- 02 Afflicted
- 01 Only Lovers Left Alive
- Thomas Mariani
- 10 Grand Piano
- 09 The One I Love
- 08 Afflicted
- 07 Under the Skin
- 06 Only Lovers Left Alive
- 05 Captain America: The Winter Soldier
- 04 Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
- 03 The Babadook
- 02 Gone Girl
- 01 Guardians of the Galaxy
- Vixen
- 10 Willow Creek
- 09 Jessabelle
- 08 Starry Eyes
- 07 The Purge: Anarchy
- 06 Honeymoon
- 05 Godzilla
- 04 Horns
- 03 The Human Race
- 02 The Babadook
- 01 Guardians of the Galaxy
- Doc Rotten
- 10 Jessabelle
- 09 Godzilla
- 08 Horns
- 07 Dead Snow 2: Dead vs Red
- 06 What We Do In The Shadows
- 05 Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
- 04 Afflicted
- 03 Exists
- 02 The Babadook
- 01 Guardians of the Galaxy
Horror News of the Week for 12/29/2014
Dave returns to bring you the Horror News of the Week with Bruce Campbell answering a butt-ton of questions about the upcoming Ash vs Evil Dead TV show. For the holidays, Don Coscarelli released an Xmas Phantasm Ravager promo. Criterion takes Anthony Hopkins back to Hannibal days revealing the masks that could have been. Salma Hayek stars in Everly. And Dave shares his love for Merry Crush Monday.
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