Patreon Exclusive Preview: Child's Play (1988) Commentary Track with the Blood Buddies
Release Date: 01/29/2021
The Host with Jesse Akman + the End of Toxic Schlock
Toxic Schlock: Horror Podcast
We wrap up our final mini series with an exploration of the South Korean monster movie modern classic THE HOST! We explore the controversial events that inspired the film, and the cultural influences that director Bong Joon-Ho mirrored in the fim. We're then joined by friend of the show Jesse Akman to discuss Korean cinema, Bong Joon-Ho, and all things the HOST. Stick around after the episode to hear the final words from host Michael Kent as Toxic Schlock comes to a close and discusses future horror related projects.
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The Fly (1986) with Sam Sutherland (155, Extremely Online, Junior Battles)
Toxic Schlock: Horror Podcast
Our Monster Movie series enters the golden age of practical FX with an exploration of David Cronenberg's 1986 classic THE FLY! We covered Cronenberg's early career in our episode on THE BROOD during our Body Horror series, and now we follow it up with a deep dive into his incredible run of Scanners, Videodrome, and the Dead Zone, leading to his botched attempt at TOTAL RECALL, and the tragedy that made his work on The Fly possible. We're then joined by returning guest Sam Sutherland (155 Podcast) to discuss Cronenberg, Canadian horror, practical FX, and the many allegorical readings of the...
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Godzilla with Winston Ward (Infinite Worlds)
Toxic Schlock: Horror Podcast
Our Monster Movie series continues with a deep dive on the king of all monsters GODZILLA! We explore the slew of tragic historical events that led to the inception of the 1954 Kaiju classic GOJIRA, the early life of director Ishiro Honda, and the cultural impact left in the film's wake. We're then joined by Winston Ward of the fantastic magazine and podcast INFINITE WORLDS to discuss the history, evolution, and legacy of one of cinema's most iconic creations.
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The Crawling Eye with John Darnielle (The Mountain Goats)
Toxic Schlock: Horror Podcast
In a very special bonus Monster Movie episode, John Darnielle (The Mountain Goats) returns to the show to discuss 50s b-movies, the evolution and perception of Monster Movies, and his film pick, the 1958 gem THE CRAWLING EYE.
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3rd Annual Toxic Schlock Halloween Bonus Episode
Toxic Schlock: Horror Podcast
Our special Halloween bonus episode has come around once more, and Michael is again joined by his wife Sam, but this time around, they do a ranking of the Halloween franchise!! Its not as bad as they make it sound in the episode, and most of the Halloween movies have some great moments, but its also a series with some absolute absurdity in between them.
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Frankenstein with Horror Vanguard
Toxic Schlock: Horror Podcast
We kick off our final Toxic Schlock mini series on Monster movies by going back to where it all started: FRANKENSTEIN! We explore the early life of author Mary Shelly and the road to the creation of her debut novel, and how it ended up in 1931 as the most iconic horror film of all time. We're then joined by the hosts of Horror Vanguard to discuss Shelley, Boris Karloff, and the politics (and many adaptations) of Frankenstein!
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The Future of Toxic Schlock
Toxic Schlock: Horror Podcast
A special mini episode addressing the future of Toxic Schlock. If this show has ever meant anything to you, we truly appreciate you listening in. Thank you.
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Patreon Preview: The Call (2020) Commentary Track with 2MUCHTV
Toxic Schlock: Horror Podcast
Michael is joined by his pals Matty and Sam from the podcast 2MUCHTV to discuss the wildly underrated 2020 Korean horror film THE CALL! The Call is available now on Netflix and is such a unique take on contemporary horror! Pull it up on your TV and watch along as Michael, Sam, and Matty explore the film, Woodstock 99, Nu Metal, the incredible wave of new South Korean horror films, and so much more!
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Cosmic Horror and Pessimism with Tomas Lindberg (At the Gates, Disfear)
Toxic Schlock: Horror Podcast
In a special between season episode, we are joined by Tomas Lindberg of Swedish Death Metal icons At The Gates to discuss Lovecraft, cosmic horror, pessimist philosophy, and their influence on the upcoming At The Gates album "The Nightmare of Being"
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The VVitch with Meredith Graves
Toxic Schlock: Horror Podcast
We end our series on Satan in horror with an exploration of the cases of Elizabeth Knapp and Goody Ann Glover. We are then joined by Meredith Graves to discuss Robert Egger's modern classic film The VVitch. We discuss the film's profound historical authenticity, magick and witchcraft in contemporary culture, the failings of a puritan patriarchal culture and how it fails the eldest daughters, the wide cultural impact of the film, and much more.
info_outlineMichael sits down with the folks from the Blood Buddies podcast to watch the 1988 Fantasy Slasher classic CHILD'S PLAY! Pull up the movie on your TV and watch along as they discuss the film's origins, the greatness of Brad Dourif, awkward celebrity encounters, childhood toys, and the bizarre life and legacy of the Child's Play saga!
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