REPTILICUS (1961) – Episode 212 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era
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Release Date: 09/20/2025
THE WIZARD OF GORE (1970) – Episode 253 – Decades of Horror 1970s
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“What is real? Are you certain you know what reality is? How do you know that at this second you aren’t asleep in your beds dreaming that you are here in this theater? Ah, yes… it all seems too real.” Are you sure this guy is a wizard? Join your faithful Grue Crew – Doc Rotten, Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, and Jeff Mohr – as they brave the world of Herschell Gordon Lewis with (1970). Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 253 – The Wizard of Gore (1970) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new...
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FASTER, PUSSYCAT! KILL! KILL! (1965) – Episode 215 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era
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“Women! They let ’em vote, smoke, and drive – even put ’em in pants! But what do you get? A Democrat for president! A lot of smoke up your chimney! Russian roulette on the highway! You can’t even tell brother from sister unless you meet ’em head-on.” Don’t worry. This neanderthal doesn’t last long. Join this episode’s Grue-Crew – Doc Rotten, Daphne Monary-Ernsdorff, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr – as they visit the bizarre world of Russ Meyer in (1965). Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 215 – Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill! (1965)...
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POLTERGEIST II: THE OTHER SIDE (1986) – Episode 296 – Decades of Horror 1980s
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“You’re all gonna die in there! All of you! You are gonna die!” Well, for heaven’s sake, we all die. Join your faithful Grue Crew – Crystal Cleveland, Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, and Jeff Mohr – as they check out (1986), the sequel to the Spielberg-Hooper blockbuster. Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 296 – Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986) 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 MOVIE CHANNEL,...
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DEAD OF NIGHT (1977) – Episode 252 – Decades of Horror 1970s
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“The dead of night exists in all of us, and no one knows at what strange, unexpected moment it will make itself known. And so tonight, for your entertainment, three tales: one of mystery, one of imagination, and one of terror.” Yay! Break out the popcorn! Join your faithful Grue Crew – Doc Rotten, Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, and Jeff Mohr – as they stay another night in TV-land and cuddle up with Dan Curtis’s (1977). Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 252 – Dead of Night (1977) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the...
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THE GHOST BREAKERS (1940) – Episode 214 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era
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“I don’t mind dying, but I hate the preliminaries.” Join this episode’s Grue-Crew – Doc Rotten, Daphne Monary-Ernsdorff, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr – as they make a trip to an old dark house, or rather an old dark castle with (1940). Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 214 – The Ghost Breakers (1940) 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...
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MANHUNTER (1986) – Episode 295 – Decades of Horror 1980s
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“Do you know how you caught me? The reason you caught me, Will, is we’re just alike. If you want the scent, smell yourself.” Well, that, and you’re insane! Join your faithful Grue Crew – Crystal Cleveland, Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, and Jeff Mohr – as they check out Hannibal Lecter’s coming-out party in Michael Mann’s (1986). Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 295 – Manhunter (1986) 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...
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SOMEONE’S WATCHING ME! (1978) – Episode 251 – Decades of Horror 1970s
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“I’ll find you. I don’t give up. Sweet dreams, Elizabeth.” Somehow, it doesn’t seem like Elizabeth’s sweet dreams are his goal. Join your faithful Grue Crew – Doc Rotten, Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, and Jeff Mohr – as they take in another classy TV movie from the 1970s, John Carpenter’s (1978). Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 251 – Someone’s Watching Me! (1978) 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...
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THE ANGRY RED PLANET (1959) – Episode 213 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era
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“We’ve had enough excitement and swashbuckling for one day. Any swash I ever had just came unbuckled.” Please, sir. Buckle your swash. Join this episode’s Grue-Crew – Doc Rotten, Daphne Monary-Ernsdorff, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr – as they embark on a very red expedition to (1959). Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 213 – The Angry Red Planet (1959) 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...
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WOLFEN (1981) – Episode 294 – Decades of Horror 1980s
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“You’ve seen them, haven’t you? You don’t have the eyes of the hunter. You have the eyes of the dead.” Is that a good thing or a bad thing? Join your faithful Grue Crew – Crystal Cleveland, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr – as they discuss the underappreciated film, (1981). Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 294 – Wolfen (1981) 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 MOVIE CHANNEL, THE CLASSIC...
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GRUE CREW FAVORITES BY YEAR (1970-1979) – Episode 250 – Decades of Horror 1970s
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“Remember what I’ve always told you: The wages of sin is gonorrhea, syphilis, and death.” – Ma Cobb, Deranged. It’s hard to argue with that. Join your faithful Grue Crew – Doc Rotten, Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, and Jeff Mohr – as they have a bit of fun creating their own top 10s from this wondrous, groovy, gory, and influential decade. Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 250 – Grue Crew Favorites by Year (1970-1979) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! ANNOUNCEMENT...
info_outline“Control… control… this is Brandt. We found it. It’s… My God!” It’s… a Jethro Tull song? I’m so confused. Join this episode’s Grue-Crew – Doc Rotten, Daphne Monary-Ernsdorff, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr – as they take a trip to Denmark for Reptilicus (1961), a “prehistoric beast born 50 million years out of time!”
Decades of Horror: The Classic Era
Episode 212 – Reptilicus (1961)
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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!
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Synopsis: After copper miners discover a piece of the frozen tail of a giant prehistoric reptile in Lapland, scientists inadvertently bring it back to life.
- Directors: Poul Bang, Sidney W. Pink (English language version) (credited as Sidney Pink)
- Writers: Sidney W. Pink (original story) (credited as Sid Pink); Ib Melchior (screenplay) and Sidney W. Pink (screenplay) (credited as Sid Pink)
- Producers: Samuel Z. Arkoff, Sidney W. Pink, Johann Zalabery (executive producer)
- Visual Effects: Kai Koed (miniatures) (as Kaye Koed)
- Art Department: Orla Høyer (puppet fabricator) (uncredited)
- American theatrical release poster: Reynold Brown
- Selected Cast:
- Bent Mejding as Svend Viltorft
- Asbjørn Andersen as Prof. Otto Martens (credited as Asbjorn Andersen)
- Povl Wøldike as Dr. Peter Dalby (credited as Poul Wildaker)
- Ann Smyrner as Lise Martens
- Mimi Heinrich as Karen Martens
- Dirch Passer as Petersen
- Marlies Behrens as Connie Miller (American version) (as Marla Behrens)
- Bodil Miller as Connie Miller (Danish version) (uncredited)
- Carl Ottosen as Gen. Mark Grayson
- Ole Wisborg as Capt. Einer Brandt
- Birthe Wilke as Self – Nightclub Singer
- Mogens Brandt as Police Chief Hassing
- Kjeld Petersen as Police Officer Olsen
- Robert Cornthwaite as Man (voice) (uncredited)
- Dirk Melchior as Farmer Eaten by Reptilicus(uncredited)
There are two movies titled Reptilicus. One is in Danish, directed by Poul Bang. The second one is in English, directed by Sidney Pink. The first is 96 minutes long. The second is 83 minutes long. The scripts are the same… well, except the flying, the post-production green acid vomit, the post-production farmer swallowing, and last, but certainly not least, the relationship developing. The casts are the same… well, except the one actor who didn’t speak English, even though all of the Danish English-speaking cast end up being dubbed in the English version. The Classic Era Grue-Crew share their mixed experiences with Reptilicus. It’s dumb fun, but can be a bit of a chore, so choose your version wisely.
At the time of this writing, Reptilicus (1961) is available to stream from Classic Horror Movie Channel, Classic Sci-Fi Movie Channel, MGM+, and Prime. In terms of physical media, the film is available as Reptilicus [4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray Set] from Vinegar Syndrome.
Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror: The Classic Era records a new episode every two weeks. Next in their very flexible schedule – this one chosen by Chad – is The Angry Red Planet (1961). A tagline proclaims it to be a “Spectacular Adventure in Time and Space as CINEMAGIC takes you to… THE ANGRY RED PLANET!” One thing it has is a lot of red. You won’t want to miss it!
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