Patrick: Evil Awakens - Top 5 Films Due a Remake - Episode 48 Horror News Radio
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Release Date: 03/05/2014
THE MYSTERIANS (1957) – Episode 222 – Decades of Horror The Classic Era
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For episode 222, Chad chooses the often overlooked spectacle from Toho and Ishiro Honda, THE MYSTERIANS (1957). The movie begins with an entertaining, albeit goofy-looking, pointy-nosed kaiju Moguera. Somehow this robot giant monster still works in its own way and the Grue-Crew have their fun with all the shenanigans. Then the actual alien race of Mysterians ghost-light the cast as they plan their invasion. Earth is prepared to battle, however. Check out the review of THE MYSTERIANS and share your thoughts. “The tragedy of the Mysterians is a good example for us! Don’t use science in the...
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HELL NIGHT (1981) – Episode 303 – Decades of Horror 1980s
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Exploring 80s Slashers - HELL NIGHT (1981) Decades of Horror - Episode 303 Doc Rotten selects a little known, often overlooked slasher from the early 1980s featuring Linda Blair, Peter Barton, and Vincent Van Patton. HELL NIGHT (1981) sends four college fraternity and sorority pledges to Garth Manor to stay the night in the haunted mansion. Fake Scooby-Doo scares throughout... until the actual monster shows up to pick the cast off... one by one. Sounds like a great premise, right?! Gory, gruesome fun certainly, Eh?! Sigh, only 25% of the Grue-Crew champion the results while the others are...
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THE TOWN THAT DREADED SUNDOWN (1976) - Episode 259 - Decades of Horror 1970s
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Join The Grue-Crew as they take a look back at the original The Town That Dreaded Sundown from 1976. The blueprint for slasher films of the 80s is clearly drawn in the film's plot including inventive kills, borrowed heavily from the Italian Giallo genre. Ben Johnson, Andrew Prine, and Gilligan's Island star Dawn Well head up the cast. Check out what the crew think of Charles B. Pierce's Seventies horror film. Enjoy! Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 259 - The Town That Dreaded Sundown (1976) Director: Charles B. Pierce Writer: Earl E. Smith Cast: Ben Johnson, Andrew Prine, Dawn Wells,...
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THE MAGIC SWORD (1962) – Episode 221 – Decades of Horror The Classic Era
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The Grue-Crew settle in to review the early Sixties fantasy film THE MAGIC SWORD (1962) from director Bert I. Gordon. To the Crew's surprise the film balances it's fantasy with some bonified creepy horror elements with monsters at each curse Sir George, Sir Branton, and the six Knights encounter. For a Mr. B.I.G. feature, the effects, cinematography, acting, and sets are above expectations with Basil Rathbone and Estelle Winwood hamming it up with delicious relish. Also, keep your eyes open for a fun performance from Maila Nurmi... "Vampira" herself! Decades of Horror: The Classic Era...
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THE HORROR SHOW (1989) - Episode 302 - Decades of Horror 1980s
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For episode 302, The Grue-Crew discuss the House series slasher film, THE HORROR SHOW (1989) on Decades of Horror 1980s. “Never sneak up on a man when he's blasting Metallica” is the perfect quote to sum up the vibe of often overlooked horror movie featuring Lance Henricksen and Brion James. Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! Click the alert to get notified of new content! Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 302 – THE HORROR SHOW (1989) Synopsis: "Detective McCarthy finally catches "Meat Cleaver Max", a serial killer, who promises revenge during his...
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BLOOD (1973) - Episode 258 - Decades of Horror 1970s
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Join us for a review of the Andy Milligan horror movie from the 1970s, BLOOD (1973). Classic Retro Horror Movie reviews from the GRUE-CREW. Grue-Believers, You knew the day was coming, the day Bill Mulligan finally delivers on his frightening promise, the Andy Milligan selection for the Grue-Crew to dive into with his creature feature opus, BLOOD (1973). Dave Dreher joins the crew in Jeff's absence just in time for all the bad movie shenanigans. Somehow, even though the film is truly bad cinema, the Crew find themselves enjoying it for what it is... crap. Maybe we all need therapy. Who knows?...
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THE BLOOD DRINKERS (1964, KULAY DUGO ANG GABI) – Episode 220 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era
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“This mysterious germ of the bacillus vampiris creates in the body of the vampire a fiery fluid, similar in chemical composition to that of hot glue, so that no bullet can cause any damage whatsoever to the flesh of the body of a vampire. The hot glue renders the bullets harmless, but wood turns the glue into water!” And now you know… the rest of the story. Join this episode’s Grue-Crew – Doc Rotten, Daphne Monary-Ernsdorff, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr – as they take in this unique Filipino horror film from National Artist of the Philippines for Film,...
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THE HAND THAT FEEDS THE DEAD (1979, LA MANO CHE NUTRE LA MORTE) – Episode 257 – Decades of Horror 1970s
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“My curiosity is justified by the fact that I am writing a book.” That, and you’re just plain nosey. Join your faithful Grue Crew – Doc Rotten, Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, and Jeff Mohr – as they take in a bit of ‘70s Eurohorror starring the one and only Klaus Kinski: (1974). Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 257 – The Hand That Feeds the Dead (1974) 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 1970s is partnering with THE CLASSIC SCI-FI MOVIE CHANNEL,...
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ALTERED STATES (1980) – Episode 301 – Decades of Horror 1980s
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“A little bit nuts? You’re an unmitigated madman! You don’t have to tell me how weird you are. I know how weird you are!” It takes one to know one? Join your faithful Grue Crew – Crystal Cleveland, Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, and Jeff Mohr – as they discuss a true classic: Ken Russell’s (1980). Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 301 – Altered States (1980) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! Click the alert to get notified of new content! ANNOUNCEMENT Decades of Horror The Classic Era is partnering with THE CLASSIC SCI-FI...
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THE LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (1960) – Episode 219 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era
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“You didn’t mean it. You never mean it. You didn’t mean it the time when you put up the bouquet with the get-well card in the funeral parlor. And sent the black lillies to the old lady in the hospital, you didn’t mean it. But this time, I, Gravis Mushnick, mean it!” Hmmm, Gravis Mushnick? Weird name, but it sure sounds familiar. Join this episode’s Grue-Crew – Doc Rotten, Daphne Monary-Ernsdorff, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr – as they take in this legendary film from Roger Corman and crew, (1960). Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 219 – The...
info_outlinePatrick: Evil Awakens (2014) is a modern retelling of the 1979 Aussie hit, Patrick. In the remake, Sharni Vinson steps into the lead role as the nurse taking care of the titular character who lies in a coma at a private psychiatric hospital. If you have seen the original, you know that Patrick holds a deadly, terrifying secret. The grue-crew get the opportunity to view and recap the film on this episode of Horror News Radio.
Santos Ellin Jr. steps in for Thomas, who is off to SXSW, to provide this week's Top 5 discussing five obscure films that deserve a remake. Dave is back again with the Horror News of the Week discussing the Godzilla trailer, the next Terminator film and more information about the possible remake of Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher and Vixen are back again this week for another fantastic episode of Horror News Radio, the official HorrorNews.Net podcast. BUT FIRST! Before we get too far into this episode's fantastic content, BIG NEWS! Announcing, the HNR grue-crew are going on the road with a horror convention tour spring 2014 beginning with The Mad Monster Party in Charlotte, North Carolina, March 21-23. SEE YOU THERE! Be sure to go to their Facebook page and give them a like. Tell 'em Horror News Radio sent you!
00:06:00 – Patrick: Evil Awakens
The HNR grue-crew often share their love for actress Sharni Vinson who impressed in You're Next. She is back with Patrick: Evil Awakens, a remake of the Richard Franklin film from 1979. Going into the film, the crew is a little nervous of what they will find wondering if Patrick is a good choice to be remade. Thankfully, the response is unanimous, each host giving the film high marks enjoying the modern take, gorier, more frightening and with a great cast. Dave even compares the direction to Brian de Palma. What? Yes, he did.
00:34:34 - Horror News of the Week for 02/24/2014
Dave Dreher starts off the Horror News of the Week with the announcement that Vincent D'Onofrio has joined the cast for Jurassic World. With all the remake talk is it really that surprising that word of the remake of The Birds is resurfacing. Terminator: Genesis news is up next where the creative team behind the script are saying it resembles Back to the Future 2. What? The Godzilla trailer is just too damn good to not bring up this week. Roar, baby, roar! And, of course, everything is better with a little Bacon and Dave shares the commercial Kevin Bacon stars in where he reprises many of his famous roles including Friday the 13th (1980). Wow! Finally, Bacon owns up. Yay!
00:51:50 – Top 5 Horror Films Needing a Remake
The Black Saint steps in for Thomas to bring his Top 5 for the week. Sticking to the theme of remakes with the film Patrick: Evil Awakens, Santos compiles his Top 5 horror films that deserve a remake in the eyes of the HNR Grue-crew.
- Fiend Without A Face (1958)
- Phase IV (1974)
- Let's Scare Jessica To Death (1971)
- Chosen Survivors (1974)
- The Flesh Eaters (1964)
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