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Release Date: 09/10/2014
RABID DOGS (1974, CANI ARRABBIATI) - Episode 277 - Decades of Horror 1970s
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The Grue-Crew (Jeff, Gregory, and Bill) gather to discuss Mario Bava's film RABID DOGS (1974, CANI ARRABBIATI). The movie, filmed under its original title "L'uomo e il bambino", was shelved before it was finished when the financers died leaving it buried under bankruptcy for decades. From there, its strange road to a DVD release and a subsequent reedit by Bava's son Lamberto Bava continued. Bill, being a massive Bava fan, leads Jeff and Gregory to discuss this strange inclusion in a master director's filmography. Enjoy! RABID DOGS (1974, CANI ARRABBIATI) Episode 277 - Decades of Horror 1970s...
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I WAS A TEENAGE FRANKENSTEIN (1957) - Episode 238 - Decades of Horror The Classic Era
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I WAS A TEENAGE FRANKENSTEIN (1957) is B-Movie gold, perfect for 1950s drive-in nonsense. The Grue-Crew discuss the film's goofy yet gory monster, the mastery of tempered scene chewing that is Whit Bissell, and the extreme lack of teenagers in this teenage monster movie. Is it a good movie? Nah, not really. But that doesn't mean it isn't a brilliantly fun movie of its time. There's plenty to enjoy. And, as Bill noted, somehow when viewing I WAS A TEENAGE FRANKENSTEIN now, it is both better and worse than remembered. Check this review out and enjoy. I WAS A TEENAGE FRANKENSTEIN (1957) Episode...
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THE CAT CREATURE (1973) - Episode 276 - Decades of Horror 1970s
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For episode 276, Bill picks the early '70s ABC Movie of the Week, THE CAT CREATURE (1973). The TV Horror Movie is directed by Curtis Harrington and features Meredith Baxter, David Hedison, Gale Sondergaard, John Caradine, Stuart Whitman, Keye Luke, and Kent Smith. Written by Robert Bloch, the plot involves a stolen amulet removed from an Egyptian mummy, a deadly black cat, and 40s horror movie homages. What will the Grue-Crew think of this 1970s supernatural throwback? Ah! Check out the podcast to find out. Enjoy! THE CAT CREATURE (1973) Episode 276 - Decades of Horror 1970s Quote: "One thing...
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JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS (1963) – Episode 237 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era
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The Grue-Crew go mythical to revisit and review JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS (1963) battling bronze giants, harrowing harpies, a horrifying hydra, and an army of skeletons. He who loves all things stop-motion, Bill Mulligan, steps up with his selection and results are amazing. The film still delivers awe and action all these years later and Ray Harryhausen’s mastery is in top form. As you can imagine, the discussion goes extra long diving into the cast of characters, the creatures, the stop-motion, and Greek legend. Join us for this episode, it is worth every minute. Thank you, Bill, great...
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THE LAST SHARK (1981) – Episode 319 – Decades of Horror 1980s
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For this episode of DOH80s, Doc has chosen THE LAST SHARK (1981, L’ultimo squalo) which is also known as GREAT WHITE and THE LAST JAWS. Yeah, if the last name there makes you wonder how Universal let that slide. Well, they didn’t! This is one of the most notorious accounts of cinematic plagiarism in film history. Universal Studios did sue and won which resulted in THE LAST SHARK being immediately removed from theaters and becoming unavailable in the States for decades. Is the film any good? Hell no, it’s a mess. However, it is so bad it’s good. James Franciscus and Vic Morrow lead the...
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THE WEREWOLF VERSUS THE VAMPIRE WOMAN (1971) - Episode 275 - Decades of Horror 1970s
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The Grue-Crew head to France (actually Spain) to meet up with Waldemar Daninsky and Countess Wandesa to revisit THE WEREWOLF VS THE VAMPIRE WOMAN (1971, La Noche de Walpurgis). After decades of watching this classic Spanish wolfman film, seeing the restored 4k version is a revelation. Sure, it's a B-Movie, but it's a fantastic B-Movie. Now it is easy to see why this is Paul Naschy's most successful film, it clearly deserves that honor. If you've never seen THE WEREWOLF VS THE VAMPIRE WOMAN, seek out a 4K version or a streaming version of it online, stay away from the graining, overly dark...
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THINGS TO COME (1936) - Episode 236 - Decades of Horror: The Classic Era
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The Grue-Crew follow H.G. Wells and THING TO COME (1936) 90 years into the past to predict 10 years into the future. This film is fully politically charged but incredibly fascinating. While it slogs from time to time compared to modern films, it manages to deliver as a movie by the end. The film spans over four distinct dates: 1940, 1966, 1970, and 2036 encompassing a decades long war and the reformation of civilization afterwards. The main character that we follow is John Cabal as he goes from a cynical visionary to a liberator from the skies as part of the Wings Over the World; for the 2036...
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A CHINESE GHOST STORY (1987) - Episode 318 - Decades of Horror 1980s
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The Decades of Horror Grue Crews stick with the folk horror subgenre and bring in Scott Wells to help explain some of the details. This time, the film is A CHINESE GHOST STORY (1987), from Hong Kong producer Tsui Hark and director Siu-Tung Ching. The great Leslie Cheung and Joey Wang create the chemistry necessary to believe this “ghost meets innocent, naive tax collector” love story. Of course, they need the help of Wu Ma’s Monk/Swordsman to overcome the hold the Old Dame has over the two lovebirds. Much wire-work, special makeup effects, stop-motion animation, and mystical shenanigans...
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NAZARENO CRUZ AND THE WOLF (1975) - Episode 274 - Decades of Horror 1970s
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This exercise in lycanthropic folk horror from Argentina catches the Grue Crew by surprise. Lulled to sleep by the slow, freezer-burn pace of the first twenty minutes, they immediately perk up when the Devil shows his face. There are several reasons to watch this film: brilliant cinematography, an excellent performance from Alfredo Alcón, entertaining supporting characters, fascinating folk horror, and a WEREWOLF! Bill and Jeff are joined by Scott Wells, who adds his folklore expertise, and Gregory Crosby, who contributes his usual insightful analysis. Enjoy! NAZARENO CRUZ AND THE WOLF (1975)...
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THE LIVING SKELETON (1968) - Episode 235 - Decades of Horror: The Classic Era
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Jeff picks an obscure Japanese horror film, THE LIVING SKELETON (1968 - Kyūketsu Dokurosen), for episode 235 of Decades of Horror The Classic Era. This black and white novelty was featured in Criterion's When Horror Came to Shochiku along with The X from Outer Space, Genocide, and Goke, Body Snatcher from Hell. While skeletons are featured in the film, the rumors of their being "living" are greatly exaggerated. Instead, and perhaps for the better, director Hiroshi Matsuno plays out a ghostly revenge tale featuring bats, haunted ships, and mad scientists. Still, sadly, no living skeletons. Oh,...
info_outlineThe Dead 2 (2014) is not only the swag in the prize pack from Anchor Bay Entertainment in this week's trivia contest, it is also the topic of this week's review. It's zombie action set in India from The Ford Brothers who brought the horror community The Dead.
Dave shares the horror news of the week with previews of The Walking Dead, American Horror Story: Freak Show and Carver. Santos prepares for another round of STUMP THE SAINT and Doc joins Dave in reviewing The Den.
Co-hosts Doc Rotten, Santos (The Black Saint) Ellin Jr., Dave Dreher, Thomas Mariani and Vixen, the voice of reason, are back again this week to give you the best in horror as they recap, review and obliterate all that is horror this week! This week we announce that it is time to enter for a chance to win Anchor Bay Entertainments's The Dead and The Dead 2 giveaway prize pack.
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The Dead 2 (2014)
Drawing their inspiration from the lumbering ghouls in George Romero's Night of the Living Dead and Dawn of the Dead, the Ford Brothers return to their own franchise with The Dead 2. The film, set in India, follows an American who races to reunite with this loved ones as zombies rise to take over the world. Santos, Dave and Thomas gather in one corner while Doc stands alone in the other as the grue-crew review the film.
What Have You Been Watching: The Den
Dave steps up with the "What Have You Been Watching" content this week with the found footage film, The Den, currently playing on Netflix. The film follows a researcher studying the behavior of online video chatters until she runs across a patron of The Den who is brutally murdered in front of her. Dave shares how much he enjoyed the film.
Horror News of the Week for 09/08/2014
Dave Dreher shares the Horror News of the Week beginning with news of AMC greenlighting a companion series of The Walking Dead. The director of Room 237 is returning with Nightmare recreating nightmares from those experiencing night terrors. The Soska Sisters guest star in the Canadian horror film, Blackburn. The extended teaser for American Horror Story: Freak Show finally reveals the characters from season 4. And, finally, the trailer for Carver is released, the Halloween horror film from 14 year old director Emily DiPrimio.
Contest: Anchor Bay Blu-Ray giveaway of The Dead and The Dead 2
The Black Saint provides the trivia question for Anchor Bay's Blu-Ray giveaway of The Dead and The Dead 2 coming out September 16, 2014. Anchor Bay is teaming up with Horror News Radio to give away a copy of the blu-ray release The Dead 2 along with the first film, The Dead. Check out http://horrornewsradio.com/trivia-thedead2 for details. Contest ends midnight, September 16, 2014 and is open to US residents only. Good luck!
Contest: Anchor Bay Blu-Ray giveaway of The Walking Dead Season 4
We have a winner! Congratulations to Will Griesmer who will receive a copy of The Walking Dead Season 4 Blu-ray from Anchor Bay Entertainment.
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