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HOUSE (1982) – Episode 256 – Decades Of Horror 1980s
04/15/2024
HOUSE (1982) – Episode 256 – Decades Of Horror 1980s
“Damn! Come out of the grave and run out of ammunition!” Resurrection without ordinance? Such a disappointment. Join your faithful Grue Crew – Crystal Cleveland, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr – as they discuss (1986), a comedy horror picture with its acting roots in Eighties television. Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 256 – House (1986) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! Click the alert to get notified of new content! Gruesome Magazine is partnering with the WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL () which now includes video episodes of Decades of Horror 1980s and is available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, and its online website across all OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. A Vietnam vet/horror novelist’s son disappears while visiting his aunt’s house. His search for his son destroys his marriage and his writing career. When the troubled writer moves into the haunted house after inheriting it from his aunt, the evil ghosts in the house force him to endure a harrowing journey into his past. Directed by: Writing Credits: (screenplay); (story) Produced by: (producer) Music by: Cinematography by: (director of photography) Production Design by: Special Paintings by: (as Bill Stout), Richard Hescox Special Effects by: (creature design/creature effects designer: Backwood Films) (creature designer: Backwood Films) (as Kirk Thatcher) Visual Effects by: (stop-motion animation) (motion control technician) Stunt Coordinator: Selected Cast: as Roger Cobb as Harold Gorton as Big Ben as Sandy Sinclair as Tanya as Chet Parker as Jimmy as Jimmy as Aunt Elizabeth as Cop #3 as Cop #4 as Grocery Boy (as Jim Calvert) as Woman in Bookstore as Cheesy Stud as Priest as Mr. Jones as Frank McGraw as Would-be Writer (as John Young) as Lieutenant as Fitzsimmons as Scott as Soldier l as Policeman as Robert as Skeleton Big Ben as Witch as Little Critter as Little Critter as Little Critter The rallying cry from the Grue Crew is, “Chad is back!” For his return episode, the crew picks an 80s movie that surely everyone has seen. Well, everyone but Jeff. The film is HOUSE, released in 1985… or is it 1986? Covered seven years ago by Doc Rotten, Christopher G. Moore, and Thomas Mariani in episode 105, the current crew decided to revisit this comedy-horror feature. Starring some 80s TV icons – William Katt (The Greatest American Hero, 1981-1983), George Wendt (Cheers, 1982-1993), Richard Moll (Night Court, 1984-1992) – the cast, crew, and effects give them plenty to talk about and there’s plenty of taglines for Chad’s return. Welcome back, brother! At the time of this writing, House is available to stream from Tubi, PlutoTV, and Amazon Prime, as well as multiple PPV sources, and on physical media as a Blu-ray from Arrow Video. Every two weeks, Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1980s podcast will cover another horror film from the 1980s. The next episode’s film chosen by Chad, will be Spookies (1985), a film whose making-of story might be more interesting than the movie itself.
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THE GHOST GALLEON (1974) – Episode 212 – Decades Of Horror 1970s
04/10/2024
THE GHOST GALLEON (1974) – Episode 212 – Decades Of Horror 1970s
“Gaze! Gaze on the fiery cross and return to the darkness of your cold tombs.” That’ll never work. They don’t have ears! Join your faithful Grue Crew – Doc Rotten, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr along with guest host Jerry Chandler – as they focus on (1974), the third film in Amando de Ossorio’s Blind Dead series. Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 212 – The Ghost Galleon (1974) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! Decades of Horror 1970s is partnering with the WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL () which now includes video episodes of the podcast and is available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, and its online website across all OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. The living corpses of the Satan-worshiping Knights Templar hunt for human victims in a 16th-century galleon. Written/Directed by: Selected Cast: as Lillian as Howard Tucker as Noemi as Professor Grüber as Sergio as Kathy as Lorena Kay (uncredited) Guest host Jerry Chandler returns to tackle another chapter of the Knights Templar/Blind Dead franchise with The Ghost Galleon (1974). The ghoulish critters are trapped on a centuries-old galleon lost in a mist suspiciously tied to another dimension. [scratches head] Que? Ignore the wonky science and enjoy the brilliant Amando de Ossorio atmosphere and the spooky design of the Blind Dead themselves. The characters are (mostly) all despicable and the story is a bit… questionable. Regardless, you can’t deny the impact of the final scenes of the Knights rising out of the ocean, the seawater pouring from their eye sockets as they circle the surviving members for the final kill. Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeee! At the time of this writing, The Ghost Galleon is available to stream from Wicked Horror TV, Tubi, Full Moon, and Flix Fling as well as various PPV sources. Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1970s is part of the Decades of Horror two-week rotation with The Classic Era and the 1980s. In two weeks, the next episode, chosen by guest host Bill, will be Daughters of Darkness (1971, Les lèvres rouges), an erotic horror film that provides another imagining into the “legend” of Elizabeth Báthory. We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: comment on the site or email the Decades of Horror 1970s podcast hosts at [email protected].
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KING OF THE ZOMBIES (1941) – Episode 174 – Decades Of Horror: The Classic Era
04/06/2024
KING OF THE ZOMBIES (1941) – Episode 174 – Decades Of Horror: The Classic Era
“The witchin’ hour. … Feedin’ time for the haints and I’m caught in the kitchen!” Dining with the haints? It’s a dream come true! Join this episode’s Grue-Crew – Daphne Monary-Ernsdorff, Doc Rotten, and Jeff Mohr along with guest host Scott Wells – as they discuss this Mantan Moreland vehicle, (1941). Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 174 – King of the Zombies (1941) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! 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. ; ; On a spooky island, three stranded travelers find an evil doctor working with foreign spies and in control of zombies. Directed by: Writer: Music by: (as Edward Kay) (musical score) Cinematography by: (director of photography) Selected Cast: as Jefferson ‘Jeff’ Jackson as James McCarthy as Barbara Winslow as Dr. Miklos Sangre as Bill Summers as Alyce Sangre as Adm. Wainwright as Samantha as Momba as Tahama as Lazarus (as Jimmy Davis) as Dr. Couillie (as Lawrence Criner) Combine the “Old Dark House” genre with a voodoo-zombie picture and you get King of the Zombies (1941). This light-hearted, slightly cringy but entertaining B-Movie feature is well worth a look back at its style, impact, and cast. The film may not be widely remembered but it handles the genre with ease, humor, and a smidge of tension. The Grue-Crew examines the film’s contributions and missteps. Let the shenanigans begin. At the time of this writing, King of the Zombies is available for streaming from the Classic Horror Movie Channel, Amazon Prime, MGM+, Screambox, Kanopy, and Tubi. Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror: The Classic Era records a new episode every two weeks. Up next in their very flexible schedule, as chosen by Daphne is The Snake Girl and the Silver-Haired Witch (1968). A Daiei Studios production directed by Noriaki Yuasa, one of the creators of Gamera, this one was released along with Yokai Monsters: Spook Warfare. It’ll be fun! Please let them know how they’re doing! 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 site, or email the Decades of Horror: The Classic Era podcast hosts at [email protected] To each of you from each of them, “Thank you so much for watching and listening!”
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THE BEASTMASTER (1982) – Episode 255 – Decades Of Horror 1980s
04/01/2024
THE BEASTMASTER (1982) – Episode 255 – Decades Of Horror 1980s
“Dar, the gods have put that mark on you, and someday, you’ll find out why.” So sayeth the gods, “That’ll leave a mark.” Join your faithful Grue Crew – Bill Mulligan and Jeff Mohr along with guest host Renee St. Aubin – as they discuss somewhat of an Eighties legend, (1982). Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 255 – The Beastmaster (1982) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! Click the alert to get notified of new content! Gruesome Magazine is partnering with the WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL () which now includes video episodes of Decades of Horror 1980s and is available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, and its online website across all OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. An infant king is rescued from a priest’s ritual sacrifice and raised in a humble village. In time, he learns he has the power to communicate with animals and when the priest’s followers destroy his village, he uses his power in a quest for revenge. Directed by: Writing Credits: Don Coscarelli, ; (1959 novel) Music by: Cinematography by: Editing by: Production Design by: Selected Cast: as Dar as Kiri as Maax as Seth as Tal (as Josh Milrad) as Zed as Young Dar’s Father as Sacco as Young Dar (as Billy Jacoby) as Witchwoman #1 as Witchwoman #2 (as Chrissy Kellogg) as Witchwoman #3 as Jun Leader as Zed’s Wife as Sacco’s Daughter as Winged Creature Leader as Hanging Priest as Hanging Priest as Tiis as Zed’s Guard (as Monty Simons) as Marauder (as Bruce Barbour) as Marauder as Kiri’s Friend as Man in Cage as Death Guard Priest as Death Guard Priest as Death Guard Rider as Guard on Parapet as Young Villager Join the Grue-Crew and special guest host Renee St. Aubin as they revisit the sword-and-sorcery cult favorite, The Beatmaster (1982), from Phantasm director Don Coscarelli. The cast includes Marc Singer, Tanya Roberts, Rip Torn, and John Amos. The film played so much on HBO that the acronym was jokingly referred to as, “Hey, Beastmaster’s On!” This film has it all: bat people, killer ferrets, black-dyed tigers, and much more. Casting choices that didn’t make the cut? Demi Moore as Kiri (played by Tanya Roberts) and Klaus Kinksi as Maax (played by Rip Torn). Could this be Jeff Mohr’s new favorite Eighties film? You’ll have to listen to find out. At the time of this writing, The Beastmaster is available to stream from Amazon Prime and on physical media as a 4k Ultra HD Two-Disc Set from Vinegar Syndrome. Every two weeks, Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1980s podcast will cover another horror film from the 1980s. The next episode’s film chosen by Crystal, will be House (1985). This one’s a double-tap with a different Grue Crew, seven years after Doc Rotten, Christopher G. Moore, and Thomas Mariani did it up. Please let them know how they’re doing! They want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans – so leave them 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 [email protected].
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TROG (1970) – Episode 211 – Decades Of Horror 1970s
03/27/2024
TROG (1970) – Episode 211 – Decades Of Horror 1970s
“I’d like you to tell the public that this whole abomination is hurting business. It’s ruining my plans for a housing project. Nobody wants to buy land with an ugly demon running loose.” Ah, but a good-looking demon is another story. Join your faithful Grue Crew – Doc Rotten, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr along with guest host Dirk Rogers – as they scrutinize the legendary, … or infamous, (1970)! Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 211 – Trog (1970) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! Decades of Horror 1970s is partnering with the WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL () which now includes video episodes of the podcast and is available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, and its online website across all OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. A sympathetic anthropologist uses drugs and surgery to try to communicate with a primitive troglodyte who is found living in a local cave. Directed by: Writing Credits: (screenplay); & (original story) Produced by: Casting By: Trog Designed by: (as Charles Parker) Selected Cast: as Dr. Brockton as Sam Murdock as Inspector Greenham as Anne Brockton as Malcolm Travers as Cliff as Magistrate as Dr. Selbourne as Bill as Dr. Richard Warren as Colonel Vickers as Alan Davis as Little Girl as Reporter as Trog Special guest-host Dirk Rogers joins the Grue Crew for this episode, picking the much-mentioned, often disparaged Trog (1970) which stars Joan Crawford (in her final film role) and Michael Gough. While the makeup/”mask” of Trog looks fantastic, the rest of the costume fails to live up to the title’s promise, generating more chuckles than gasps. The film is often cheesy and full of plot holes with ample amounts of questionable science; yet, somehow, Trog manages to be entertaining and fast-paced, wasting no time getting to the creature and the conflict between scientist Crawford and the corrupt town asshole Gough. Shenanigans ensue. The Grue-Crew share their thoughts on the film, the cast, and the effects of this early Seventies creature feature. At the time of this writing, Trog is available to stream from Dailymotion and various PPV sources. The film is available on physical media in Blu-ray format from Shout! Factory. Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1970s is part of the Decades of Horror two-week rotation with The Classic Era and the 1980s. In two weeks, the next episode, chosen by guest host Jerry Chandler, will be The Ghost Galleon (1974, El buque maldito), the third film in Amando de Ossorio’s Blind Dead quartet of films. Mr. Chandler loves him some Blind Dead! Rest assured he will explain it all. We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: comment on the site or email the Decades of Horror 1970s podcast hosts at [email protected].
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THE H-MAN (1958, BIJO TO EKITAI NINGEN) – Episode 173 – Decades Of Horror: The Classic Era
03/23/2024
THE H-MAN (1958, BIJO TO EKITAI NINGEN) – Episode 173 – Decades Of Horror: The Classic Era
“What if by some bizarre phenomenon, his physical form just melted away? Would that fit your crime scene?” Hmm … bizarre phenomenon? Let’s run with it. Join this episode’s Grue-Crew – Daphne Monary-Ernsdorff, Doc Rotten, and Jeff Mohr along with guest host Chris Peters – as they discuss Toho’s (1958), directed by the great Ishirô Honda. Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 173 – The H-Man (1958) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! 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. ; ; When a narcotics dealer disappears, leaving only his clothes, Tokyo police are stumped. A scientist claims H-Bomb tests in the Pacific have created radioactive creatures – “H-Men” – who ooze like slime and liquify anyone they touch. Directed by: Writing Credits: (written by); (story) Produced by: Music by: Cinematography by: Editing by: Production Design by: Special Effects by: (director of special effects) Selected Cast: as Chikako Arai, singer in the nightclub as Dr. Masada as Inspector Tominaga as Police Sgt. Miyashita (as Eitaro Ozawa) as Dr. Maki as Uchida, gangster as Detective Sakata as Detective Taguchi as Emi, lead exotic dancer as Misaki, the dissolved gangster as Shimazaki, the waiter-thug as Mineko, Dr. Maki’s assistant as Mr. Chin, gangster as Detective Seki as Chief of Inspectors Kusuda as Horita – Fisherman as Sochan – Fisherman as Yasukichi – Fisherman as Daichan, 1st dissolved fisherman (Let me try on the pants!) as Chosuke, 2nd dissolved fisherman & Liquid Human Being as Matchan, 3rd dissolved fisherman as Various Voices (American dubbing) Are you ready to battle an invasion of liquified men? Watch out, The Blob (1958), The H-Man (1958) is here to make you rue the day. Toho Films and director Ishirô Honda (Godzilla, 1954) blend sci-fi, horror, film noir, and… cabaret… for all kinds of horrifying shenanigans. Yup, people liquify left and right throughout the short 87-minute runtime. That’s right, only gooey globs of clothes and hairpieces remain. Join the Grue-Crew along with special guest-host Chris Peters (aka, José) as they revisit and review this unusual yet highly entertaining entry from the film company that gave the world Akira Kurosawa, Ishirô Honda, Godzilla, Mothra, and so much more. At the time of this writing, The H-Man is available for streaming from the Classic Horror Movie Channel, Classic Sci-Fi Movie Channel, and Tubi. You may be interested in these other Decades of Horror episodes focused on Ishirô Honda-directed films: Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror: The Classic Era records a new episode every two weeks. Up next in their very flexible schedule, as chosen by guest host Scott Wells is King of the Zombies (1941), a horror comedy directed by Jean Yarbrough (The Devil Bat, 1940; House of Horrors, 1946; The She-Wolf of London, 1946) and starring Dick Purcell, Joanne Woodbury, Henry Victor, and the great Mantan Moreland. Please let them know how they’re doing! 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 site, or email the Decades of Horror: The Classic Era podcast hosts at [email protected] To each of you from each of them, “Thank you so much for watching and listening!”
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THE QUEEN OF BLACK MAGIC (1982, RATU ILMU HITAM) – Episode 254 – Decades Of Horror 1980s
03/18/2024
THE QUEEN OF BLACK MAGIC (1982, RATU ILMU HITAM) – Episode 254 – Decades Of Horror 1980s
“Men are all liars! Men are animals! All the people here deserve to die! Especially Permana and Baidah. I swear on the devil’s in hell. Tonight I will kill everyone in this village.” When a witch is abused in a relationship, they don’t mess around. Join your faithful Grue Crew – Crystal Cleveland, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr along with guest host Scott Wells – as they discuss this influential Indonesian horror film, (1982). Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 254 – The Queen of Black Magic (1982) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! Click the alert to get notified of new content! Gruesome Magazine is partnering with the WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL () which now includes video episodes of Decades of Horror 1980s and is available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, and its online website across all OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. A woman is accused of being a witch and is thrown to her death over a cliff. However, a strange man rescues her, nurses her back to health, and she is told that she must master black magic to exact vengeance on her tormentors. Directed by: (as L. Sudjio) Writing Credits: Cinematography: (director of photography) (as Asmawi) Editing: Artistic Arrangement/Special Effects) by: (as El. Badrun) Selected Cast: as Murni as Kohar as Permana r as Shaman Teluh Gendon (Evil Wizard) as Village Head Sabri as Baedah / village head’s daughter as Mrs. Village Head / Mrs Sabri as Permana and Murni’s mother as Atmo / Kohar’s friend as Pak Bambang / rain charmer Many of you may not have seen or heard of this early Eighties Indonesian horror picture, The Queen of Black Magic (1981). Also known as Ratu Ilmu Hitam (original title) and Black Magic 3, the film was loosely remade by Kimo Stamboel and Joko Anwar in 2019. Does this tagline entice you? “He seduced and destroyed her. Now, she would make them pay!” Join the Grue Crew and special guest host Scott Wells as they dive into this Indonesian classic about fickle love affairs, vengeance, and black magic! At the time of this writing, The Queen of Black Magic is available to stream from YouTube. You can view a subtitled version here: You can take in the Gruesome Magazine review of the loose remake from Kimo Stamboel and Joko Anwar . Every two weeks, Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1980s podcast will cover another horror film from the 1980s. The next episode’s film in our Grue Believer Celebration Shenanigans month, as chosen by guest host Renee St. Aubin, will be The Beastmaster (1982). Let’s do it! Please let them know how they’re doing! They want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans – so leave them 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 [email protected].
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COUNTESS DRACULA (1971) – Episode 210 – Decades Of Horror 1970s
03/13/2024
COUNTESS DRACULA (1971) – Episode 210 – Decades Of Horror 1970s
“Devil Woman! Devil! Devil!” With evil on her mind? Join your faithful Grue Crew – Doc Rotten, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr along with guest host Gregory Crosby – as they take a trip to the land of Hammer with Ingrid Pitt and Nigel Green in (1971). Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 210 – Countess Dracula (1971) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! Decades of Horror 1970s is partnering with the WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL () which now includes video episodes of the podcast and is available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, and its online website across all OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. In 17th-century Hungary, elderly widow Countess Elisabeth Nádasdy maintains her misleading youthful appearance by bathing in the blood of virgins regularly supplied to her by faithful servants. Directed by: Writing Credits: (screenplay); (story by) & Peter Sasdy; (based on an idea by); (book) (uncredited) Costume Design by: Makeup Department: (hairdressing supervisor) (as Pat McDermot) (make-up supervisor) Special Effects by: (special effects) Choreography: (as Mia Nardi) Selected Cast: as Countess Elisabeth as Countess Elisabeth Nádasdy (voice) (uncredited) as Captain Dobi as Imre Toth as Master Fabio as Julie as Captain Balogh as Ilona as Sergeant of Bailiffs as Rosa as Ziza (as Andrea Lawrence) as Teri as Clown as Gypsy Girl as Janco as Priest as Second Cook as Kitchen Maid as The Seller as Bertha as Pregnant Woman as Belly Dancer (as Hulya Babus) as Gypsy Dancer as Gypsy Dancer as Gypsy Dancer as Circus Midget as Circus Midget Grue Believer Celebration Shenanigans continues with this review of Countess Dracula (1971), selected by special guest host and Decades of Horror fan Gregory Crosby. In this episode, the Grue Crew tackles another Hammer film from the Seventies featuring the stunning and talented Ingrid Pitt in the title role. While the film has no fangs and has little to do with Dracula, it borrows heavily from the legends of Countess Bathory who is said to have bathed in the blood of virgins to restore her youth. Countess Dracula is far more serious and mature than many of Hammer’s offerings throughout the decade and is well worth a revisit. Check out the Grue-Crew discussion to discover why. At the time of this writing, Countess Dracula is available to stream from Classic Horror Movie Channel, Wicked Horror TV Channel, Shudder, AMC+, and Tubi. The film is available on physical media in Blu-ray format from Synapse Films. Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1970s is part of the Decades of Horror two-week rotation with The Classic Era and the 1980s. In two weeks, the next episode, chosen by guest host Dirk Rogers, will be Trog (1970). Directed by Freddie Francis; produced by Herman Cohen; written by Aben Kandel; starring Joan Crawford & Michael Gough; and with dinosaur scenes by Willis H. O’Brien and Ray Harryhausen? It’s gotta be great, right? Right? We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: comment on the site or email the Decades of Horror 1970s podcast hosts at [email protected].
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THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME (1923) – Episode 172 – Decades Of Horror: The Classic Era
03/09/2024
THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME (1923) – Episode 172 – Decades Of Horror: The Classic Era
“Why was I not made of stone, like thee?” Existentially or metaphysically speaking? Join this episode’s Grue-Crew – Chad Hunt, Daphne Monary-Ernsdorff, and Jeff Mohr along with guest host Michael Zatz – as they visit Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris via Universal’s stunning, purpose-built, 19-acre set to discuss (1923) and Lon Chaney’s star-making role as Quasimodo. Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 172 – The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! 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. ; ; In 15th-century Paris, the brother of the archdeacon plots with the gypsy king to foment a peasant revolt. Meanwhile, a freakish hunchback falls in love with a gypsy dancer. Directed by: Writing Credits: (1831 novel); (adaptation) (as Perley Poor Sheehan); (scenario); (uncredited) Produced by: (uncredited); (uncredited) Editing by: (as Edward Curtis); ; Art Direction by: (as E.E. Sheeley); (as Sydney Ullman) Set Decoration by: (uncredited) Costume and Wardrobe Department: (costume supervisor) (uncredited) Selected Cast: as Quasimodo as Esmeralda as Phoebus de Chateaupers as Madame de Condelaurier as Fleur de Lys as Don Claudio (as Nigel de Brulier) as Jehan as Clopin (as Ernest Torrance) as El Rey Luis XI as Mons. Neufchatel (as Harry Van Meter) as Gringoire as Mons. Le Torteru (as Nick de Ruiz) as Marie as Charmolu as Charmolu’s Assistant (as W. Ray Meyers) as Josephus (as William Parke Sr.) as Sister Gudule as Judge of the Court as King’s Chamberlain as Woman at Ball (uncredited) as Extra (uncredited) Lon Chaney Sr. is a legend of classic horror movies. His make-up and monsters are iconic, from Phantom of the Opera (1925) to London After Midnight (1927). Another mind-blowing Chaney character is Quasimodo from The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923). Join the Grue-Crew and special guest host, Grue-Believer and GM Fan Mikey Z, for their look back at this influential, silent masterpiece. You might also want to check out these other Classic Era episodes focused on silent screams: At the time of this writing, The Hunchback of Notre Dame is available for streaming from Amazon Prime, MGM+, Kanopy, Tubi, Crackle, and PlutoTV. The film is available on physical media as a Blu-ray from Kino Lorber. Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror: The Classic Era records a new episode every two weeks. Up next in their very flexible schedule, as chosen by guest host “Jose,” is The H-Man (1958), another Toho classic directed by Ishirô Honda. Beware the liquidman! Please let them know how they’re doing! 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 site, or email the Decades of Horror: The Classic Era podcast hosts at [email protected] To each of you from each of them, “Thank you so much for watching and listening!”
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PIN (1988) – Episode 253 – Decades Of Horror 1980s
03/04/2024
PIN (1988) – Episode 253 – Decades Of Horror 1980s
“Where did you learn to do that?” Learn to do what? Oh…that. Join your faithful Grue Crew – Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr along with guest host Ralph Miller – as they visit another strange twist on the ventriloquist/dummy subgenre called (1988). Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 253 – PIN (1988) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! Click the alert to get notified of new content! Gruesome Magazine is partnering with the WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL () which now includes video episodes of Decades of Horror 1980s and is available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, and its online website across all OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. Isolated by his strange parents, Leon finds solace in an imaginary friend, which happens to be an anatomy doll from his father-the-doctor’s office. Unfortunately, the doll begins to take over Leon’s life, and his sister’s life as well. Directed by: Writing Credits: Sandor Stern (screenplay); (based on the April 1981 novel by) Selected Cast: as Leon as Ursula (as Cyndy Preston) as Dr. Linden as Mrs. Linden as Stan Fraker (as John Ferguson) as Marcia Bateman as Aunt Dorothy as Leon – Age 13 as Ursula – Age 11 as Leon – Age 7 as Ursula – Age 5 as Nurse Spalding as Eddie Morris (as James Stern) as Officer Wilson as Dr. Bell as Mrs. Shaver as Mrs. Henry as Andy as Dave as Jack as Tim as Richie as PIN (voice) Beware the anatomy doll! Ralph Miller III joins Jeff, Bill, and Chad for a look back at PIN (1988) from director Sandor Stern. The cast includes David Hewlett (Scanners II: The New Order, Cube), Cynthia Preston (The Brain, Prom Night III: The Last Kiss), and Terry O’Quinn (Silver Bullet, The Stepfather, Lost). While it struggled to find an audience upon its initial release, critics praised PIN as well-made, bizarre, and disturbing. Fangoria would later feature it in its “101 Best Horror Films You’ve Never Seen.” Now, it’s time for the Grue-Crew to revisit the film and share their thoughts. At the time of this writing, PIN is available to stream from YouTube. Every two weeks, Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1980s podcast will cover another horror film from the 1980s. The next episode’s film, moving into our Grue Believer Celebration Shenanigans month and chosen by guest host Scott Wells, will be The Queen of Black Magic (1981), an Indonesian horror film quoted as being an inspiration to modern-day Indonesian filmmakers such as Kimo Stamboel and Joko Anwar. You can check this one out on YouTube. Please let them know how they’re doing! They want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans – so leave them 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 [email protected].
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THE MAD BUTCHER (1971) – Episode 209 – Decades Of Horror 1970s
02/28/2024
THE MAD BUTCHER (1971) – Episode 209 – Decades Of Horror 1970s
“Meat is meat.” Where have you heard that before? Join your faithful Grue Crew – Doc Rotten, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr – as they relish the chance to dine out with Victor Buono in (1971). Pssst! Despite the title, he has a certificate of sanity prominently displayed on his wall. Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 209 – The Mad Butcher (1971) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! Decades of Horror 1970s is partnering with the WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL () which now includes video episodes of the podcast and is available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, and its online website across all OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. After being released from a mental hospital, Otto returns to his old job as a butcher. He tries to adjust to his new life, but after a bitter argument with his wife, he accidentally kills her. Fearing he will be sent back to the hospital, he grinds up her body and sells it as sausages. The popularity of his new sausage recipe necessitates that others find their way into his butcher’s display case. Directed by: (as John Zurli) Writing Credits: (as Robert H. Oliver) & (screenplay); (story by) (as Karl Ross) Selected Cast: as Otto Lehman as Berta Hensel as Mike Lawrence as Inspector Klaus as Hanna Lehman (as Karen Field) as Karl Brunner as Frieda Ulm If you are a fan of Victor Buono (Batman,1966-68; What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?, 1962; Hush…Hush, Sweet Charlotte, 1964), then we have the episode for you. The Mad Butcher (1971) is a unique beast of a film: a dark comedy in the vein of Sweeney Todd. It’s bizarre, clumsy, silly, yet oddly entertaining. And, well, “Meat is Meat,” yes? Check out what the Grue-Crew think of this often-overlooked nugget. At the time of this writing, The Mad Butcher is available to stream from the Classic Horror Movie Channel and YouTube. Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1970s is part of the Decades of Horror two-week rotation with The Classic Era and the 1980s. In two weeks, the next episode, chosen by guest host Gregory Crosby, will be Countess Dracula (1971), another Hammer Film, directed by Peter Sasdy and starring Ingrid Pitt! Be there! We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: comment on the site or email the Decades of Horror 1970s podcast hosts at [email protected].
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BEYOND THE TIME BARRIER (1960) – Episode 171 – Decades Of Horror: The Classic Era
02/24/2024
BEYOND THE TIME BARRIER (1960) – Episode 171 – Decades Of Horror: The Classic Era
“Sterile?” Yes, sterile! And they weren’t talking about surgical instruments. Join this episode’s Grue-Crew – Chad Hunt, Daphne Monary-Ernsdorff, Doc Rotten, and Jeff Mohr – as they blast off to the distant future of… 2024? The movie is (1960). Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 171 – Beyond the Time Barrier (1960) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! 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. ; ; In 1960, a military test pilot is caught in a time warp that propels him to the year 2024 where he finds a plague has sterilized the world’s population. Director: Writer: Produced by: (produced by); (executive producer); (executive producer) Casting by: (uncredited), (uncredited) Music by: Production Design by: Makeup Department: (hairdresser) (as Corrine Daniel) (makeup creator) (NOT the mutants!) Special Effects by: Costumer: Selected Cast: as Maj. William Allison as Princess Trirene as Capt. Markova (as Arianne Arden) as The Supreme as Gen. Karl Kruse as Dr. Bourman (as John van Dreelen) as Captain (as Red Morgan) as Col. Marty Martin as Mutant as Mutant as Air Force Chief as Dr. Richman as Secretary Lloyd Patterson (as James Altgens) as Gen. York (as William Shapard) as Gen. Lamont as Col. Curtis (as Russell Marker) Arthur C. Pierce as Mutant Escaping from Jail (uncredited) as Guard (uncredited) While testing the latest and greatest airship just above the atmosphere, Major William Allison (Robert Clarke) accidentally travels to the apocalyptic future of… 2024! Little did they know. Beyond the Time Barrier (1960) is a low-budget, sci-fi B-picture from director Edgar G. Ulmer (The Black Cat, 1934; Detour, 1945) and writer Arthur C. Pierce (The Cosmic Man, 1959; The Human Duplicators, 1965). To Chad’s dismay, the plot includes a lot of walking and talking across a set filled with inverted pyramids. Oh, and the mutants… sigh. Check out what the Grue Crew has to say about this B&W, time-travel trainwreck. Also, stick around for the usual batch of feedback from past episodes. You might also want to check out these Decades of Horror: The Classic Era episodes: : w/Robert Clarke as writer, director, producer, and star : directed by Edgar G. Ulmer, starring Bela Lugosi and Boris Karloff At the time of this writing, Beyond the Time Barrier is available for streaming from the Classic Sci-Fi Movie Channel, Amazon Prime, and Tubi. The film is available on physical media as a Blu-ray from Kino Lorber in the Edgar G. Ulmer Sci-Fi Collection, a trio of films that also includes The Man from Planet X (1951) and The Amazing Transparent Man (1960). Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror: The Classic Era records a new episode every two weeks. Up next in their very flexible schedule, as chosen by guest host Michael Zatz, is The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923), another silent scream starring Lon Chaney! Sanctuary! Sanctuary! Incidentally, this will be the Classic Era’s tenth discussion of a silent film. Please let them know how they’re doing! 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 site, or email the Decades of Horror: The Classic Era podcast hosts at [email protected] To each of you from each of them, “Thank you so much for watching and listening!”
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Godzilla, Kong, Sasquatch, Dracula, and more – HNR for February 20, 2024
02/21/2024
Godzilla, Kong, Sasquatch, Dracula, and more – HNR for February 20, 2024
Welcome to HNR season three as Doc and Dave cover the weekly HORROR MOVIE NEWS on Gruesome Magazine. This week, we have news about Godzilla, Kong, Sasquatch, Dracula, and more. Please let us know which news item interests you the most and, please, like and subscribe. Every click will help us find more horror fans just like you! HORROR NEWS FOR FEBRUARY 20, 2024 GODZILLA X KONG: THE NEW EMPIRE trailer 2 arrives! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqrpMRDuPfc It's a comedy, sure, but it has horny Bigfoot…afoot: the SASQUATCH SUNSET trailer is here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgfkthLpeXw Larry Fessenden provides werewolf aplenty with BLACKOUT (trailer) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxqeLCAWx7M RABID FIRE Dracula returns to the big screen once again, this time from director Luc Besson and actors Caleb Landry Jones and Christoph Waltz. SMILE 2 adds Dylan Gelula, Raul Castillo, and Miles Gutierrez-Riley to the cast. Dylan Gelula was last seen opposite Nicolas Cage in Dream Scenario Raul Castillo from Cassandro and Miles Gutierrez-Riley from The Wilds They joins an ensemble that also includes Naomi Scott, Lukas Gage, Kyle Gallner and Rosemarie DeWitt, as previously announced. Slated for release on October 18, 2024. The Boiuna hunts Kiana Madeira and Jessica Roth in TITAN Mike P. Nelson (V/H/S/85, Wrong Turn) is set to direct from a script by Alan B. McElroy (Star Trek: Discovery). When a team of young doctors embark on a local humanitarian mission through the Amazon rainforest, it soon becomes clear that not everyone – or everything – is happy to see them. Their arrival draws the attention of an ancient predator, the “Boiúna”. This ancient killer, dominant on land and water, clashes to reclaim the jungle. The ensuing fight for survival blurs the roles of hunter, prey, and hero. Kiana Madeira was featured in the FEAR STREET trilogy. Jessica Rothe is best known for her role in the HAPPY DEATH DAY movies. Director Renny Harlin returns to Sharksploitation with DEEP WATER featuring Aaron Eckhart and Ben Kingsley Molly Wright (Lionsgate’s The Best Christmas Pageant Ever), Angus Sampson (FX’s Fargo), Kelly Gale (Lionsgate’s Plane), Li Wenhan from Chinese-Korean K-Pop group UNIQ, and Chinese actress Nashi (Creation Of The Gods I: Kingdom Of Storms) also star. An eclectic group of international passengers whose plane, en route from Los Angeles to Shanghai, is forced to make an emergency landing in shark-infested waters. The terrified group is forced to work together and overcome their differences if they hope to escape their sinking plane and the frenzy of sharks drawn to the wreckage. Renny Harlin’s directorial credits also include A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master, Die Hard 2, Cliffhanger, Deep Blue Sea, and Exorcist: The Beginning. And the new THE STRANGERS trilogy. BEWITCHED is set to reboot for Sony TV from writer-producer Judalina Neira (The Boys) Jaume Collet-Serra (Black Adam, The Orphan, The Shallows) teams with Blumhouse for THE WOMAN IN THE YARD for January 10, 2025 Danielle Deadwyler (Till, The Harder They Fall, Carry On) stars. The movies is scheduled to be released in theaters on January 10, 2025. The plots remains a secret…
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CONAN THE BARBARIAN (1982) – Episode 252 – Decades Of Horror 1980s
02/19/2024
CONAN THE BARBARIAN (1982) – Episode 252 – Decades Of Horror 1980s
“What is best in life?” “To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their women.” What about plunder? Does that include plunder? Join your faithful Grue Crew – Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, Crystal Cleveland, and Jeff Mohr – as they visit Robert E. Howard’s world as visualized by John Milius in (1982). Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 252 – Conan the Barbarian (1982) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! Click the alert to get notified of new content! Gruesome Magazine is partnering with the WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL (https://wickedhorrortv.com/) which now includes video episodes of Decades of Horror 1980s and is available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, and its online website across all OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. As a young boy, Conan becomes a slave after his parents are killed and his tribe destroyed by a savage warlord and sorcerer, Thulsa Doom. When he grows up he becomes a fearless, invincible fighter. Set free, he plots revenge against Thulsa Doom Directed by: Writing Credits: (based on the character created by); John Milius (written by), (written by); (story) (uncredited) Selected Cast: as Conan as Thulsa Doom as King Osric (as Max Von Sydow) as Valeria as Rexor as The Witch (as Cassandra Gaviola) as Subotai as The Wizard / Narrator as The Princess (as Valerie Quennessen) as Conan’s Father as Red Hair as Pictish Scout as Sacrificial Snake Girl as Osric’s Guard as Turanian War Officer (as Erick Holmey) as Mongol General as Conan’s Mother as Young Conan as Priest as Thorgrim (as Sven Ole Thorsen) as Sword Master (as Kiyoshi Yamasaki) Can anyone else step into the legendary role of Robert E. Howard’s iconic Cimmerian like the one-and-only Arnold Schwarzenegger? Add James Earl Jones, Sandahl Bergman, Max von Sydow, and William Smith as Conan’s father and you’ve got a blockbuster. John Milius (Red Dawn, 1984) directs from a script co-written with Oliver Stone, and look out! Crystal wields her own weapon of mass destruction during the Grue-Crew’s discussion of Conan the Barbarian (1982). You won’t want to miss that! At the time of this writing, Conan the Barbarian is available to stream from Amazon Prime and various PPV sources. In terms of physical media, the film was released on January 30, 2024, as a Limited Edition, in Blu-ray or 4K Ultra HD, from Arrow Video. Every two weeks, Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1980s podcast will cover another horror film from the 1980s. The next episode’s film, chosen by Crystal, will be PIN (1988). It’s a plastic nightmare! Please let them know how they’re doing! They want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans – so leave them 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 [email protected].
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EFFECTS (1979) – Episode 208 – Decades of Horror 1970s
02/14/2024
EFFECTS (1979) – Episode 208 – Decades of Horror 1970s
“It would be nice just to see one little spurt at the moment of slashing.” A little spurt, you say? Can do. Join your faithful Grue Crew – Doc Rotten, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr – as they take a trip to George A. Romero’s sphere of influence for a movie within a movie within a movie within … well, you get the picture. The movie is called (1979). Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 208 – Effects (1979) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! Decades of Horror 1970s is partnering with the WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL () which now includes video episodes of the podcast and is available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, and its online website across all OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. While a small film crew are shooting a low-budget horror movie in a house in the woods, the lines between reality and fiction start to blur, and the movie slowly turns into a “snuff” film. Director: Writers: (novel); Dusty Nelson (screenplay) Producers: (producer), (executive producer) (as John S. Harrison Jr.) Music: John Harrison Cinematography by: (as Carl E. Augenstein), (as Toni Semple-Nelson) Editing by: Pasquale Buba Special Effects by: (special effects) (explosions) (explosions) (as Rege Survinsky) Boom Man: Selected Cast: as Dominic (as Joseph F. Pilato) as Celeste John Harrison as Lacey Bickel as Barney as Rita / Mona Tom Savini as Nicky as Lobo (as Chuck Hoyes) as Scratch (as Blay Bahnson) as TV Director as TV Sound Man as TV Video Man (as Dave Belko) as Murdered Girl (as Jackie Lehane) as Dancer Filmed in 1978 and released the following year, Effects (1979) features Tom Savini (as both actor and special effects guru) and a collection of George A. Romero’s filmmaking friends and colleagues. Oh, yeah, the cast also includes Day of the Dead‘s Captain Rhodes, Joseph Pilato, in a lead role. Shot on a miniscule budget with an ambitious script, the feature contains a story within a story with another movie buried within. The Grue-Crew share their thoughts on all the shenanigans and then read through a hefty amount of feedback. This one has all the goods! At the time of this writing, Effects is available to stream from Tubi, Screambox, and Arrow, as well as various PPV options. The film is available on physical media as a Blu-ray from AGFA. Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1970s is part of the Decades of Horror two-week rotation with The Classic Era and the 1980s. In two weeks, the next episode, chosen by Chad, will be The Mad Butcher (1971), aka Lo strangolatore di Vienna, starring Victor Buono. Yikes! We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: comment on the site or email the Decades of Horror 1970s podcast hosts at [email protected].
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LONG LEGS, LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL, and SUPER BOWL 2024 TRAILERS – HNR for February 13, 2024
02/13/2024
LONG LEGS, LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL, and SUPER BOWL 2024 TRAILERS – HNR for February 13, 2024
Welcome to HNR season three as Doc and Dave cover the weekly HORROR MOVIE NEWS on Gruesome Magazine. This week, we have news about Super Bowl 2024 trailers, Long Legs, Late Night with the Devil, and more. Please let us know which news item interests you the most and, please, like and subscribe. Every click will help us find more horror fans just like you! HORROR MOVIE NEWS OF THE WEEK for FEBRUARY 13, 2024 NEON finally gives us a solid glimpse of Osgood Perkins' LONG LEGS featuring Nicolas Cage and Maika Monroe Dan Trachtenberg and the Predator return with BADLANDS The LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL trailer scares up interest among horror fans Writer/Directors Cameron Cairnes and Olin Cairnes (100 Bloody Acres). Cast: David Dastmalchian, Laura Gordon, Ian Bliss A live television broadcast in 1977 goes horribly wrong, unleashing evil into the nation's living rooms. Let's check out all the movie trailers from Super Bowl 2024 Deadpool & Wolverine July 26 Wicked November 27 Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes May 24 A Quiet Place: Day One June 28 Twisters July 19 RAPID FIRE MOVIE NEWS - UPCOMING HORROR MOVIES Stephen King's HOLLY is coming to TV In Holly, Gibney is working a case by herself because her partner, Pete, is at home with Covid-19. Holly is looking into the disappearance of Bonnie Rae Dahl, a young woman who vanished under mysterious circumstances, leaving behind her bike, a strange note saying she'd had enough, and a heartbroken mother. THE DREADFUL with Sophie Turner and Kit Harington Turner and Harington reunite from Game of Thrones for THE DREADFUL from writer/director Natasha Kermani (Lucky, V/H/S/85). "the film set against the backdrop of the War of the Roses follows Anne (Turner) and her mother-in-law Morwen, who live a solitary, harsh life on the outskirts of society. But when a man (Harington) from their past returns, he will set off a sequence of events that become a turning point for Anne." YOUR MONSTER with Melissa Barrera The popular genre actress Melissa Barrera (Scream, Abigail) has another horror feature being shopped around called YOUR MONSTER from writer/director Caroline Lindy. "After her life falls apart, soft-spoken actress Laura Franco (Barrera) finds her voice again when she meets a terrifying, yet weirdly charming, monster living in her closet." NIGHT SHIFT heading to VOD on March 8 Quiver Distribution released a trailer and release date for the upcoming supernatural thriller NIGHT SHIFT directed by Paul and Ben China. The film features Phoebe Tonkin (Boy Swallows Universe), Lamorne Morris (Fargo, New Girl) and Madison Hu (The Brothers Sun). "Night Shift tells the story of a young woman, Gwen Taylor (Tonkin) who, while working her first night shift at a remote hotel, begins to suspect that she is being followed by a dangerous character from her past. As the night progresses, Gwen’s situation spirals further when she starts to realize that the motel might also be haunted." Doug Jones, Dee Wallace, Krsy Fox and more in IF IT BLEEDS The upcoming indie horror feature from director Matthew Hersh has added Catherine Corcoran, Justin Miles, Doug Jones, Dee Wallace and Krsy Fox to its cast. "In If if Bleeds, genre actor Corcoran (Terrifier, Return to Nuke Em High) as young and ambitious news reporter Diane Winters and her cameraman Simon, played by Miles (Adult Swim’s Yule Log, The Hill), as they uncover a mysterious series of gruesome murders that unfold throughout the course of a chaotic and violent day. As events unfold, the duo become players in a sinister situation even more menacing than either one could have imagined." THE TERROR returns for season 3 on AMC Five years after its previous season, THE TERROR gets a third outing from AMC, with the subtitle of DEVIL IN SILVER based on the novel by Victor LaValle. Expect it to debut in 2025. TOGETHER features Dave Franco and Alison Brie First time writer/director Michael Shanks will reunite IRC couple Dave Franco and Alison Brie in his upcoming horror film TOGETHER. “Together” will explore “the horror of co-dependency told in a unique way,” with additional details being kept under wraps.
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BILLY THE KID VERSUS DRACULA (1966) – Episode 170 – Decades Of Horror: The Classic Era
02/10/2024
BILLY THE KID VERSUS DRACULA (1966) – Episode 170 – Decades Of Horror: The Classic Era
“Here. [hands Billy whiskey] A little something to take the soreness out. … I think I’ll join you. I don’t feel too good myself.” Always follow the doctor’s orders! Join this episode’s Grue-Crew – Chad Hunt, Daphne Monary-Ernsdorff, Doc Rotten, and Jeff Mohr – as they saddle up for a rip-roaring ride out west with (1966)! Giddyup, Grue Believers! Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 170 – Billy the Kid Versus Dracula (1966) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! 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. ; ; Dracula travels to the American West, intent on making a beautiful ranch owner his next victim. Her fiance, outlaw Billy the Kid, finds out about it and rushes to save her. Directed by: Writer: (as Carl Hittleman) Selected Cast: as Count Dracula / posing as James Underhill as William ‘Billy the Kid’ Bonney as Elizabeth (Betty) Bentley (credited as Melinda Plowman) as Eva Oster as Franz Oster (as Walter Janowitz) as Dan ‘Red’ Thorpe as Dr. Henrietta Hull as Sheriff Griffin as Lisa Oster as Pete – Saloonkeeper as Mary Ann Bentley as The Real James Underhill as Joe Flake as Ben Dooley as Yancy (as Lennie Geer) as Tom – Station Agent (as William Chalee) as Nana – Indian Maiden as Sandy Newman (as Max Klevin) as Duffy The subgenre of horror-westerns is not often used. In 1966, however, Embassy Pictures released a pair of this mixed breed on a groovy double feature. Joining Jesse James Meets Frankenstein’s Daughter (1966) is tonight’s feature discussion, Billy the Kid Versus Dracula (1966). Both of these genre mashups are directed by William Beaudine. Once again, Dracula is portrayed by John Carradine (House of Frankenstein, 1944; House of Dracula, 1945) and you might also recognize Chuck Courtney, who plays Billy the Kid, from (Pet Sematary, 1989). From there the cast becomes a who’s who of TV and Film Westerns character actors, putting Jeff in his happy place! Carradine once said this film was “the worst movie he ever acted in.” The Grue-Crew may have other thoughts. Check it out now and let us know what you think of this bizarre and fun blend of genres. At the time of this writing, Billy the Kid Versus Dracula is available for streaming from several different sources. The Grue Crew found the best resolution on the Classic Horror Movie Channel and Kanopy, but, among others, it can also be found on Tubi and Plex. The film is available on physical media as a Blu-ray from Kino Lorber. Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror: The Classic Era records a new episode every two weeks. Up next in their very flexible schedule, as chosen by Jeff, is Beyond the Time Barrier (1960), directed by Edgar G. Ulmer (The Black Cat, 1934) and starring Robert Clarke (The Hideous Sun Demon, 1958). Please let them know how they’re doing! 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 site, or email the Decades of Horror: The Classic Era podcast hosts at [email protected] To each of you from each of them, “Thank you so much for watching and listening!”
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ATTACK OF THE FIFTY FOOT WOMAN, THE DELIVERANCE, TAROT, and horror more movie news for February 6, 2024
02/06/2024
ATTACK OF THE FIFTY FOOT WOMAN, THE DELIVERANCE, TAROT, and horror more movie news for February 6, 2024
Welcome back to HNR season three as Doc and Dave cover the weekly HORROR MOVIE NEWS on Gruesome Magazine. This week, we have news about Tarot getting a trailer, Attack of the Fifty Foot Woman getting a reboot, Evil Dead getting a spin off feature, and more. Please let us know which news item interests you the most and, please, like and subscribe. Every click will help us find more horror fans just like you! HORROR MOVIE NEWS FOR FEBRUARY 6, 2024 RIP Carl Weathers (Predator, Rocky, The Mandalorian, Action Jackson). Warner Brothers rebooting ATTACK OF THE FIFTY FOOT WOMAN with… Tim Burton directing. NETFLIX promises to deliver Lee (Precious, The Butler) Daniels’ exorcism feature THE DELIVERANCE in 2024 within their “What’s Next” announcements. THE DELIVERANCE When Ebony Jackson, a struggling single mom, moves her mother and children into a new home, strange occurrences begin to happen, and child protective services suspects Ebony of child abuse. But when these occurrences reveal to be demonic, Ebony not only has to battle the system for her children, but she soon finds herself in a spiritual battle against a demon for her faith, her life, and for the souls of her children. Inspired by a true story. DIRECTOR: Lee Daniels CAST: Andra Day, Glenn Close, Mo’nique, Anthony B. Jenkins, Miss Lawrence, Demi Singleton, Tasha Smith, Isaiah Washington, With Omar Epps, Caleb Mclaughlin, And Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor EVIL DEAD franchise continues with a spinoff film from director Sebastien Vanicek (Infected/Vermines). Horrorscope has been retitled TAROT (2024) coming May 10, 2024 – catch the new trailer now.
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SLAUGHTERHOUSE (1987) – Episode 251 – Decades Of Horror 1980s
02/05/2024
SLAUGHTERHOUSE (1987) – Episode 251 – Decades Of Horror 1980s
“Buddy’s a good boy, but he has what you might call basic hygiene problems.” Who knew? Join your faithful Grue Crew – Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, Crystal Cleveland, and Jeff Mohr – as they take a trip to Buddy’s domain in this low-budget slasher centered around – wait for it – a (1987). Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 251 – Slaughterhouse (1987) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! Click the alert to get notified of new content! Decades of Horror 1980s is partnering with the WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL () which now includes video episodes of 1980s and is available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, and its online website across all OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. The owner of a closed-down slaughterhouse sets his intellectually disabled psychopathic son on the people who want to take his land away and the unlucky teens who decide to party there. Writer/Director: Executive Producer: Production Design: Selected Cast: as Buddy Bacon (as Joe Barton) as Lester Bacon as Liz Borden (as Sherry Bendorf) as Tom Sanford as Ronnie as Buzz as Annie as Kevin Matthews as Sheriff Borden as Michele as Harold Murdock as Skip as Sally Jean Duncan as Deputy Dave Thomas Ah, Slaughterhouse (1987). “You’ll Never Get Out in One Piece!” is one enticing tagline while the second tagline, “Buddy Has an Axe to Grind. A Big Axe,” may give you a better idea of what you’re in for with this low-budget dark comedy slasher. The Grue Crew chuckles aimlessly at the humor, gags at the gruesome opening shots, and questions the film in general. As Bill says, at least it goes for Texas Chainsaw Massacre instead of Halloween. Snort, snort! Every two weeks, Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1980s podcast will cover another horror film from the 1980s. The next episode’s film, chosen by Bill, will be Conan the Barbarian (1982). You all know what’s best in life, right? Please let them know how they’re doing! They want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans – so leave them 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 [email protected].
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SCREAM AND SCREAM AGAIN (1970) – Episode 207 – Decades Of Horror 1970
01/31/2024
SCREAM AND SCREAM AGAIN (1970) – Episode 207 – Decades Of Horror 1970
“Smells like cheese, looks like ham… [takes a bite of sandwich] Oh, no problem. It’s chicken.” Rest assured, Grue Believers. Nothing about this movie resembles chicken. Join your faithful Grue Crew – Doc Rotten, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr – as they dive into that strange vat of boiling acid known as (1970)! Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 207 – Scream and Scream Again (1970) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! Decades of Horror 1970s is partnering with the WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL () which now includes video episodes of the podcast and is available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, and its online website across all OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. A serial killer who drains his victims’ blood is on the loose in London. The police follow him to a house owned by an eccentric scientist. Directed by: Writing Credits: (screenplay); (novel) Selected Cast: as Dr. Browning as Fremont as Major Heinrich Benedek as Detective Supt. Bellaver as Keith as Dr. David Sorel as Sylvia as Ludwig as Prof. Kingsmill as Konratz as Jane as Erika as Detective Constable Griffin as Helen Bradford (as Judi Bloom) as Schweitz as Detective Sgt. Jimmy Joyce as Ken Sparten as Detective Inspector Phil Strickland First, take a killer film title and an equally killer poster. Then grab a bizarre tale that includes long (yet exciting) car chases, vampires (sort of), Frankenstein (sort of), Nazis (sort of), super Vulcan nerve pinches (sort of), and a bubbling vat of acid. Then cast it with three iconic horror actors and what do you get? Scream and Scream Again from Amicus, directed by Gordon Hessler, and featuring Vincent Price, Christopher Lee, and Peter Cushing. Even if all three are never in the same scene, the results are oddly compelling, yet … goofy and frustrating. Despite the negatives, this film has grown a cult following. What might the Grue Crew make of it? At the time of this writing, Scream and Scream Again is available to stream from Tubi and Freevee, as well as various PPV options. The film is available on physical media as a Special Edition Blu-ray from Kino Lorber. Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1970s is part of the Decades of Horror two-week rotation with The Classic Era and the 1980s. In two weeks, the next episode, chosen by Jeff, will be Effects (1979), inspired by George Romero’s Martin (1977) and featuring Tom Savini, as both an effects artist and an actor. We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: comment on the site or email the Decades of Horror 1970s podcast hosts at [email protected].
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Upcoming Horror Movies for February 2024 and more Scary News – HNR for January 30, 2024
01/30/2024
Upcoming Horror Movies for February 2024 and more Scary News – HNR for January 30, 2024
Welcome back to HNR season three as Doc and Dave cover the weekly HORROR MOVIE NEWS on Gruesome Magazine. This week, we have news about 3 noteworthy new Movie Trailers and 7 recommend Horror Movies coming your way in February 2024. Please let us know which news item interests you the most and, please, like and subscribe. Every click will help us find more horror fans just like you! HORROR MOVIE NEWS FOR JANUARY 30, 2024 NEW TRAILERS GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE From SONY, in theaters March 22 In Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, the Spengler family returns to where it all started – the iconic New York City firehouse – to team up with the original Ghostbusters, who’ve developed a top-secret research lab to take busting ghosts to the next level. But when the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an evil force, Ghostbusters new and old must join forces to protect their home and save the world from a second Ice Age. Directed by Gil Kenan Written by Gil Kenan and Jason Reitman Cast: Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard, Mckenna Grace, Kumail Nanjiani, Patton Oswalt, Celeste O’Connor, Logan Kim, Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, Annie Potts IMMACULATE From NEON, in theaters March 22 Sydney Sweeney (Anyone But You, Euphoria, The White Lotus) stars as Cecilia, an American nun of devout faith, embarking on a new journey in a remote convent in the picturesque Italian countryside. Cecilia’s warm welcome quickly devolves into a nightmare as it becomes clear her new home harbors a sinister secret and unspeakable horrors. Starring Sydney Sweeney Directed by Michael Mohan Written by Andrew Lobel YOU’LL NEVER FIND ME SHUDDER, streaming on March 22 A thunderstorm brings a mysterious woman to Patrick’s isolated mobile home. As the night unfolds, secrets and realities blur. Will she be able to leave? Or is something darker keeping her there? FEBRUARY RELEASES 02/02 DARIO ARGENTO PANICO (SHUDDER) 02/09 LISA FRANKENSTEIN 02/09 OUT OF DARKNESS 02/09 HERE FOR BLOOD 02/16 MONOLITH 02/16 NO WAY UP 02/23 STOPMOTION
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KONGA (1961) – Episode 169 – Decades Of Horror: The Classic Era
01/27/2024
KONGA (1961) – Episode 169 – Decades Of Horror: The Classic Era
“Fantastic… there’s a huge monster gorilla that’s constantly growing to outlandish proportions loose in the streets!” Outlandish proportions, you say? Join this episode’s Grue-Crew – Chad Hunt, Daphne Monary-Ernsdorff, Doc Rotten, and Jeff Mohr – as they measure just how outlandish those proportions are in (1961)! Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 169 – Konga (1961) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! 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. ; ; Dr. Decker returns from Africa after being presumed dead for a year. During that time, he came across a way of growing plants and animals to an enormous size. He brings back a baby chimpanzee to test his theory and decides to use his growing chimp, Konga, to rid himself of his many enemies. Quickly, Konga grows to gigantic proportions and wreaks havoc on London! Director: Writer: , n Movie Poster Art: (uncredited) Selected Cast: as Dr. Charles Decker as Margaret as Bob Kenton as Sandra Banks as Dean Foster as Superintendent Brown as Professor Tagore as Bob’s Mother as Inspector Lawson as Miss Barnesdell as Bob’s Father as Daniel as Mary as Eric as Janet as Commissioner Garland as Konga (uncredited) Are you ready for the UK successor to King Kong? Are you ready for Michael Gough as a mad scientist pining over a young student while his jealous fiancé/assistant sabotages his life’s work? Are you ready for a young chimpanzee miraculously transforming into a giant building-sized gorilla? Are you ready for I Was A Teenage Gorilla … wait, no … Konga? Ah, bad movies. You gotta love ’em. At the time of this writing, Konga is available for streaming from Amazon Prime and MGM+, and on physical media as a Blu-ray from Kino Lorber. Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror: The Classic Era records a new episode every two weeks. Up next in their very flexible schedule, as chosen by Chad, is Billy the Kid Versus Dracula (1966)! Yippee-ki-yay! Pew! Pew! Pew-pew-pew! They can’t wait! Please let them know how they’re doing! 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 site, or email the Decades of Horror: The Classic Era podcast hosts at [email protected]
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BIG BAD, UNTIL DAWN, JURASSIC WORLD, and More – Horror Movie News for January 23, 2024
01/25/2024
BIG BAD, UNTIL DAWN, JURASSIC WORLD, and More – Horror Movie News for January 23, 2024
Welcome back to HNR season three as Doc and Dave cover the weekly HORROR MOVIE NEWS on Gruesome Magazine. This week, we have news about a new JURASSIC WORLD installment in the works, UNTIL DAWN is getting a film adaptation, BIG BAD werewolf film from Chris Landon, and more. Please let us know which news item interests you the most and, please, like and subscribe. Every click will help us find more horror fans just like you! HORROR MOVIE NEWS FOR JANUARY 23, 2024 Lionsgate Hires Chris Landon to direct Werewolf film BIG BAD/ Shazam director David F. Sandberg returns to horror with the adaptation of UNTIL DAWN. Writer David Koepp guides JURASSIC WORLD for a return in 2025. Dawn of the Dead loses its Flyboy with the passing of David Emge. Greg Nicotero to Executive produce and direct the pilot for upcoming horror series SWAN SONG based on the novel by Robert McCammon.
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GREMLINS (1984) – Episode 250 – Decades Of Horror 1980s
01/22/2024
GREMLINS (1984) – Episode 250 – Decades Of Horror 1980s
“Ai-yah. You teach him to watch TV?” Do you mean there was a fourth rule? Join your faithful Grue Crew – Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, Crystal Cleveland, and Jeff Mohr, along with guest host Ralph Miller – as they take an effects-focused dive into Joe Dante’s (1984). Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 250 – Gremlins (1984) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! Click the alert to get notified of new content! Decades of Horror 1980s is partnering with the WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL () which now includes video episodes of 1980s and is available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, and its online website across all OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. A young man inadvertently breaks three important rules concerning his new pet and unleashes a horde of malevolently mischievous monsters on a small town. Director: Writer: Produced by: (producer) (produced by) (executive producer) (executive producer) (executive producer) Music by: Cinematography by: (director of photography) Editing by: Casting By: Production Design by: Special Effects: (creator: Gremlins) (special effects foreman) (special effects supervisor) (as Bob MacDonald Sr.) Selected Cast: as Randall Peltzer as Chinese Boy as Grandfather as Rockin’ Ricky Rialto (voice) as Little Girl as Sheriff Frank as Pete’s Father as Pete as Mr. Anderson as Billy as Mr. Futterman as Kate as Mrs. Deagle as Mrs. Harris as Mr. Corben as Gerald Hopkins as Mr. Jones as Roy Hanson as Schoolchild as Deputy Brent as Stripe / Mogwai / Gremlins (voice) as Gizmo (voice) as Mogwai / Gremlins (voice) as Mogwai / Gremlins (voice) as Mogwai / Gremlins (voice) as Mogwai / Gremlins (voice) as Mogwai / Gremlins (voice) (as Bob Berger) as Mogwai / Gremlins (voice) (as Mike Sheehan) as Mogwai / Gremlins (voice) as Dr. Research (archive footage) (uncredited) Jerry Goldsmith as Man in Telephone Booth Glancing at Camera (uncredited) as Father Bartlett (uncredited) Steven Spielberg as Man in Electric Wheelchair (uncredited) as Mobil Gas Station Attendant (uncredited) Effects artist Ralph Miller joins the Grue-Crew to add his experience working on Gremlin’s creature crew, led by Chris Walas, the designer of Mogwai and the gremlins. Though the crew focuses on the film’s effects, they also delve into the cast, cameos, crew, and behind-the-scenes stories. In July 2014, Doc Rotten and Thomas Mariani covered Gremlins before the Monster Movie Podcast became Decades of Horror 1980s. Check it what they had to say at this link: As of 21 January 2024, Gremlins is available for streaming from many PPV sites and on physical media in 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray formats. Every two weeks, Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1980s podcast will cover another horror film from the 1980s. The next episode’s film, chosen by Jeff, will be Slaughterhouse (1987). They may need a shower after this one. Please let them know how they’re doing! They want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans – so leave them 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 [email protected].
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THE VAMPIRE LOVERS (1970) – Episode 206 – Decades Of Horror 1970s
01/17/2024
THE VAMPIRE LOVERS (1970) – Episode 206 – Decades Of Horror 1970s
“Mircalla?” “Marcilla?” “But that girl is a guest in my house. Her name is Carmilla. And my daughter is dying!” Looks like “Anagrams ‘R’ Us” is at it again. Join your faithful Grue Crew – Doc Rotten, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr – as they cover the last film standing from Doc Rotten’s and The Black Saint’s favorite 70s horror films, Hammer’s (1970)! Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 206 – The Vampire Lovers (1970) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! Decades of Horror 1970s is partnering with the WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL () which now includes video episodes of the podcast and is available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, and its online website across all OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. Seductive vampire Carmilla Karnstein and her family target the beautiful and the rich in a remote area of late eighteenth-century Germany. Directed by: Writing Credits: (screenplay); (story “Carmilla”) (as J. Sheridan Le Fanu) Adaptation by: , Tudor Gates, Art Direction by: Selected Cast: as Marcilla / Carmilla / Mircalla Karnstein as Laura (as Pippa Steele) as Emma Morton as General von Spielsdorf as Roger Morton as The Countess as The Governess (Mme. Perrodot) as Baron Joachim von Hartog as Carl Ebhardt as Doctor as First Vampire (as Kirsten Betts) as Man in Black as Housekeeper as Renton as Gretchin as Landlord as First Young Man as Second Young Man as Woodman’s Daughter as Village Girl (as Olga James) Can you believe that in over 200 episodes we have yet to cover Hammer’s The Vampire Lovers (1970)? Well, now is the time! Featuring Peter Cushing and Ingrid Pitt, this Roy Ward Baker classic is likely beloved by many Monster Kids growing up with Famous Monsters of Filmland and their many coffee table monster movie books as it was featured often in those beloved tomes. The film also stars Pippa Steel, Madeline Smith, Kate O’Mara, George Cole, Jon Finch, Ferdy Mayne, Dawn Adams, Harvey Hall, and John Forbes-Robertson. Hammer not only kicks off the 1970s but also their Karnstein trilogy with fangs, blood, and ample nudity. The Grue Crew share their thoughts on the film, the cast, and the trilogy. The Vampire Lovers is the last of the twenty films that Doc Rotten and The Black Saint chose as their ’70s favorites back in 2013, an event that led to the creation of the Decades of Horrors 1970s podcast. The two episodes were edited for video and rereleased in 2022. Below are links to those two landmark podcasts and episodes on the other two films in the Karnstgein Trilogy. At the time of this writing, The Vampire Lovers is available to stream from Tubi, Freevee, and Flix Fling. The film is available on physical media as a Collectors Edition Blu-ray from Scream Factory. Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1970s is part of the Decades of Horror two-week rotation with The Classic Era and the 1980s. In two weeks, the next episode, chosen by Doc, will be Scream and Scream Again (1970) from Amicus, sporting the horror trifecta of Vincent Price, Christopher Lee, and Peter Cushing. Well, they are all three in the movie. We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: comment on the site or email the Decades of Horror 1970s podcast hosts at [email protected].
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ABIGAIL, THE BLOB, GHOSTBUSTERS – Horror Movie News for January 16, 2024
01/16/2024
ABIGAIL, THE BLOB, GHOSTBUSTERS – Horror Movie News for January 16, 2024
Welcome back to HNR season three as Doc and Dave cover the weekly HORROR MOVIE NEWS on Gruesome Magazine. This week, we have news about Universal finally revealing the title of their next Monster Movie, Ghostbusters and Planet of the Apes getting new release dates, two new Shark movies, and more. Please let us know which news item interests you the most and, please, like and subscribe. Every click will help us find more horror fans just like you! HORROR MOVIE NEWS FOR JANUARY 16, 2024 Radio Silence and Universal Finally Reveal the Title of Their Upcoming Vampire Movie: ABIGAIL Who are Radio Silence? They are directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, the team behind Ready or Not, Scream V, & Scream VI. The cast includes Dan Stevens, Kathryn Newton, William Catlett, Kevin Durand, Angus Cloud, Giancarlo Esposito, Melissa Barrera, and Alisha Weir as Abigail. Release Date Musical Chairs for Kingdoms and Empires GHOSTBUSTERS: FROZEN EMPIRE moves to March 22, 2024. KINGDOM OF THE PLANET OF THE APES moves to May 10, 2024. Warner Brothers to Resurrect THE BLOB with David Bruckner Writing and Directing Two New Shark Movies are on Their Way: NO WAY UP (RLJE) and BELOW PARIS (Netflix)
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THE REPTILE (1966) – Episode 168 – Decades Of Horror: The Classic Era
01/13/2024
THE REPTILE (1966) – Episode 168 – Decades Of Horror: The Classic Era
“This has become an evil place. Corrupt and evil. Ignorant fools! Peasants! … Oh. Good evening sir. Ever so sorry ma’am. Beg your pardon.” So corrupt evil, ignorant, … and polite? Join this episode’s Grue-Crew – Chad Hunt, Daphne Monary-Ernsdorff, Doc Rotten, and Jeff Mohr – as they dip again into the Hammer well with (1966)! Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 168 – The Reptile (1966) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! 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. ; ; Harry Spalding and his wife Valerie inherit a cottage in a small country village after his brother mysteriously dies. The locals are unfriendly and his neighbor Dr. Franklyn (a doctor of theology) suggests they leave. They decide to stay only to find that a mysterious evil plagues the community. Director: Writer: (screenplay) (as John Elder) Music by: Cinematography by: (director of photography) Editing by: Production Design by: Art Direction by: Makeup Department: (makeup artist); Frieda Steiger (hair stylist) Selected Cast: as Dr. Franklyn as Valerie Spalding as Harry George Spalding as Anna Franklyn as Tom Bailey as Mad Peter as The Malay as Charles Edward Spalding as The Vicar as The Solicitor as Old Garnsey The Classic Era podcast returns to Hammer for another monster movie gem. This is one of their far too infrequent original creations, The Reptile (1966), directed by John Gilling from an Anthony Hinds (writing as John Elder) script. The film features a stellar cast that includes Noel Willman, Jennifer Daniel, Ray Barrett, Michael Ripper, John Laurie, Marne Maitlan, and Jacqueline Pearce as the titular character. Shot at the same time as Dracula: Prince of Darkness, The Plague of the Zombies, and Rasputin the Mad Monk – all four released in 1966 – The Reptile was featured on a double bill stateside with Rasputin: The Mad Monk. Are you a fan of The Reptile and if so, do the Grue Crew agree with you? At the time of this writing, The Reptile is available on physical media as a Blu-ray from Scream Factory. Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror: The Classic Era records a new episode every two weeks. Up next in their very flexible schedule, as chosen by Doc, is Konga (1961)! You knew when they covered Gorgo (1961) in episode 157, Konga wouldn’t be far behind. Written by Aben Kandel and Herman Cohen and starring the inimitable Michael Gough, this one should be fun! Please let them know how they’re doing! 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 site, or email the Decades of Horror: The Classic Era podcast hosts at [email protected] To each of you from each of them, “Thank you so much for watching and listening!”
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HORROR MOVIE NEWS for January 9, 2024 – Frankenstein, Wolf Man, Dreyfuss, and more!
01/09/2024
HORROR MOVIE NEWS for January 9, 2024 – Frankenstein, Wolf Man, Dreyfuss, and more!
Welcome back to HNR season three as Doc and Dave cover the weekly HORROR MOVIE NEWS on Gruesome Magazine. This week, we have news about Guillermo del Toro’s FRANKENSTEIN, Blumhouse’s upcoming WOLF MAN, Richard Dreyfuss returning to the shark movie genre, and more. Please let us know which news item interests you the most and, please, like and subscribe. Every click will help us find more horror fans just like you! HORROR MOVIES NEWS for JANUARY 9, 2024 Blumhouse and Universal add Julia Garner to WOLF MAN opposite Christopher Abbott Jacob Elordi replaces Andrew Garfield in Guillermo Del Toro’s FRANKENSTEIN for NETFLIX RIP David Soul star of SALEM’S LOT and STARSKY & HUTCH Richard Dreyfuss heads off another great white in INTO THE DEEP As Steamboat Willie enters public domain, prepare for MICKEY’S MOUSE TRAP A New Exorcism movie coming our way titled SHADOW OF GOD
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THE BEAST WITHIN (1982) – Episode 249 – Decades Of Horror 1980s
01/08/2024
THE BEAST WITHIN (1982) – Episode 249 – Decades Of Horror 1980s
“Oral sodomy?… Well, that’s why it’s a small town… Yeah, we’ll look into it. Thank you for calling.” Say what? Join your faithful Grue Crew – Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, Crystal Cleveland, and Jeff Mohr – as they confront the over-the-top effects, excellent acting, and confusing story in (1982). Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 249 – The Beast Within (1982) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! Click the alert to get notified of new content! Decades of Horror 1980s is partnering with the WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL () which now includes video episodes of 1980s and is available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, and its online website across all OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. A young woman gets raped by a mysterious man-creature, and years later her son begins a horrific transformation into a similar beast. Directed by: Writing Credits: (screen story and screenplay by); (novel by) Produced by:, Music by: Cinematography by: (director of photography) Special Makeup Effects: (created and designed by) Selected Cast: as Eli MacCleary as Caroline MacCleary as Michael MacCleary as Judge Curwin as Doc Schoonmaker as Amanda Platt (as Kitty Moffat) as Sheriff Pool as Edwin Curwin as Horace Platt as Tom Laws as Dexter Ward r as Deputy Herbert as Doc Odom as Court Clerk as Gas Station Attendant as Workman In the early 1980s, producer Harvey (The Goonies, The Lost Boys) Bernhard purchases an unfinished novel by Edward Levy and hires Tom (Fright Night, Child’s Play) Holland – his first feature film credit – to write the screenplay (from scratch). He follows this up by scooping up Philippe Mora, the talent behind Communion and The Howling II: Your Sister is a Werewolf (cue blank stare), to direct. The result is the often maligned creature feature The Beast Within (1982) featuring Paul Clemens, Ronny Cox, Bibi Besch, Don Gordon, R. G. Armstrong, Katherine Moffat, L. Q. Jones, Logan Ramsey, Luke Askeew, John Dennis Johnston, Meschach Taylor, and Ron Soble. While the make-up effects by Thomas R. Burman (Prophecy, Altered States) are collectively praised, the premise received far more disparagingly negative critiques. Now it is time for the Grue Crew to settle the score. Is it a schlocky disaster or a grotesque cult-classic? At the time of this writing, The Beast Within is available for streaming from Tubi and as PPV from Amazon and AppleTV. The film is available on physical media in Blu-ray format from SHOUT! Factory. Every two weeks, Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1980s podcast will cover another horror film from the 1980s. The next episode’s film, chosen by Grue Crew for their sestercentennial episode (that’s 250th, Grue Belivers), will be Gremlins (1984), with guest host Ralph Miller who is one of the effects artists who worked on the film as part of Chris Walas’ crew. This should be fun! Please let them know how they’re doing! They want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans – so leave them 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 [email protected].
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DEATH GAME (1977) – Episode 205 – Decades of Horror 1970s
01/03/2024
DEATH GAME (1977) – Episode 205 – Decades of Horror 1970s
“You have the manners of an alley cat.” On the other hand, alley cats would be an improvement, right? Join your faithful Grue Crew – Doc Rotten, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, Jeff Mohr – as they take in (1977). Some have called it a cult classic, but is that what the Grue Crew call it? Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 205 – Death Game (1977) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! Decades of Horror 1970s is partnering with the WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL () which now includes video episodes of the podcast and is available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, and its online website across all OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. Two crazy women seduce and then torment a businessman in his plush San Francisco home. Directed by: (as Peter Traynor) Written by: ; ; Colleen Camp (uncredited), Sondra Locke (uncredited) Selected Cast: as Agatha Jackson as George Manning as Donna as Karen Manning as Deliveryboy as Mrs. Grossman as George Manning (voice) (uncredited) What better way to celebrate the holidays than by examining the late Seventies feature Death Game (1977)? Actually, almost everything would be better. For those brave at heart, join the Grue Crew as they share their thoughts on the film recently remade as Knock Knock (2015) by Eli Roth. The film stars Sondra Locke, Colleen Camp, and Seymour Cassel. Directed by Peter S. Traynor, is the film filled with complex social commentary or gratuitous exploitation? At the time of this writing, Death Game is available to stream from Shudder, AMC+, and Flix Fling. The film is available on physical media as a 2-disc Blu-ray from Grindhouse Releasing. Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1970s is part of the Decades of Horror two-week rotation with The Classic Era and the 1980s. In two weeks, the next episode, chosen by Bill, will be The Vampire Lovers (1977). They just can’t get enough of Hammer! We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: comment on the site or email the Decades of Horror 1970s podcast hosts at [email protected].
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