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THE DJINN (2021, IFC) Horror Movie Review - A Terrifying Tale of Terror 05/11/2021

THINGS HEARD AND SEEN (2021, Netflix) Review - Ghost Story, Domestic Drama, Flawed Finale 05/11/2021

Patrick (1978) – Episode 138 – Decades of Horror 1970s 05/10/2021

Patrick (1978) – Episode 138 – Decades of Horror 1970s “Let me make it very clear to you, Mrs. Jacquard. I am boss cocky in this hospital.” Hmm. Is boss cocky an Australian thing? At any rate, join your faithful Grue Crew - Doc Rotten, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr - as they attempt to determine how the title character’s powers work in (1978). Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 138 – Patrick (1978) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! A comatose hospital patient harasses and kills using his powers of telekinesis to claim his private nurse as his own. IMDb Director: Writer: (as Everett de Roche) Cast as Kathie Jacquard as Dr. Roget as Ed Jacquard as Patrick as Dr. Brian Wright as Matron Cassidy as Sister Williams as Nurse Panicale as Capt. Fraser as Det. Sgt. Grant Chad enjoys Patrick even though he is generally not a big fan of telekinesis movies. It got to him when the supposedly comatose Patrick finally turns his head and looks at a nurse. He is also impressed with Susan Penhaligon’s performance as Kathie Jacquard. Bill enjoyed the movie’s weird quirkiness and finds the idea of a monster that doesn’t move throughout the film to be an interesting concept. He also notes that the matron and doctor are the kind of characters you love to hate. The amount of attention given to character development impressed Jeff and he too is a fan of Susan Haligon’s performance. When Doc first saw Patrick as a teenager, he thought it was boring. This time around, however, he finds it to be a mature horror film that delves into its characters. Patrick is one of the first Ozploitation films to achieve a wide international release and success. Your Decades of Horror 1970s Grue-Crew thinks you ought to give it a watch or a rewatch, whatever the case may be. As of this writing, Patrick is available to stream on Shudder and Amazon Prime and as physical media on a Blu-ray from Severin. 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 in their very flexible schedule will be Amando de Ossorio’s Demon Witch Child (1975), chosen by Doc. Be sure to join us for that one. It should be, shall we say, interesting. We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: leave us a message or leave a comment on the site or email the Decades of Horror 1970s podcast hosts at [email protected] /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/19051403

Island of Lost Souls (1932) – Episode 98 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era 05/08/2021

Island of Lost Souls (1932) – Episode 98 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era "Are we not men?" Well, not all of us, but you get the idea. Join this episode’s Grue-Crew - Whitney Collazo, Chad Hunt, Daphne Monary-Ernsdorff, Joseph Perry, and Jeff Mohr - as they trek through the jungle on H.G. Wells’ The Island of Dr. Moreau (1896) as depicted in the pre-code classic (1932). Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 98 – Island of Lost Souls (1932) 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 which will 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. A mad doctor conducts ghastly experiments on a remote island in the South Seas, much to the fear and disgust of the shipwrecked sailor who finds himself trapped there. IMDb Director: Writers: , ; (novel) Cinematography by: Makeup artists: , Cast as Dr. Moreau as Edward Parker as Ruth Thomas as Sayer of the Law as Lota, the Panther Woman as Mr. Montgomery as Captain Davies as Captain Donahue as Ouran as M'ling, Moreau's loyal house servant as The Consul as Gola (uncredited) The first time he saw Island of Lost Souls, Chad was blown away and remembers thinking, “How did they get away with this?” He ranks Charles Laughton’s portrayal of Dr. Moreau right there amongst his favorite horror film villains. Daphne is impressed with the cinematography and the pacing and agrees with Chad that Island of Lost Souls is right up there near the top of her list. For her, it’s also an important film in its treatment of colonialism, science, human cruelty, and passion. Whitney is on board with Daphne’s assessment of Island of Lost Souls as an important film, including the film’s portrayal of a scientist with a god complex tampering with life. She also digs the wild makeup effects. According to Joseph, the film has retained a lot of its shock value, even though it holds back on some of the onscreen violence. He adds that Charles Laughton’s portrayal of Moreau’s madness and perversity alone makes Island of Lost Souls worth the watch. Jeff loves the film’s bizarreness and is captivated by the performances of Laughton, Kathleen Burke, and Bela Lugosi. The Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Grue-Crew gives Island of Lost Souls the highest recommendation! Unfortunately, at this writing, it is difficult to find a streaming source. The Criterion Blu-ray, however, is still available. Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror: The Classic Era records a new episode every two weeks. In their next episode, they will discuss another silent classic, The Golem (1920), chosen by Daphne. 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 site or email the Decades of Horror: The Classic Era podcast hosts at [email protected] To each of you from each of us, “Thank you so much for listening!” /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/19029671

From a Whisper to a Scream (1987) – Episode 179 – Decades of Horror 1980s 05/07/2021

From a Whisper to a Scream (1987) – Episode 179 – Decades of Horror 1980s "My mama likes the yams." Does that sound like good small talk for a first date? Well, it did to Stanley. Join your faithful Grue-Crew - Crystal Cleveland, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr - as they dig a little deeper into Stanley’s story as well as the other stories found in this lesser-known portmanteau featuring Vincent Price in the framing story, (1987). Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 179 – From a Whisper to a Scream (1987) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! In the small Tennessee town of Oldfield, a historian, who is also the uncle of an executed murderess, relates four horror stories to a reporter: “Stanley” - an elderly man pursues a romance with a younger woman, even to the grave and beyond; “On the Run” - a wounded man on the run from creditors is rescued by a backwoods hermit with the secret to eternal life; "Lovecraft's Traveling Amusements" - a glass-eating carny pays the ultimate price for looking for love on the outside; "Four Soldiers" - Civil War soldiers are held captive by a household of orphans with strange intentions for them. IMDb Director: Writers: , , Jeff Burr; Mike Malone (additional story material) Cast Framing story - The uncle of an executed murderess relates four stories of his hometown, Oldfield, to a reporter. as Julian White as Beth Chandler as Katherine White as Warden as Andrew "Stanley" as Stanley Burnside as Grace Scott as Eileen Burnside as Burt "On the Run" as Jesse Hardwick as Felder Evans as Mary Hardwick as Jack McCoy as Lester McCoy "Lovecraft's Traveling Amusements" as Snakewoman as Steven Arden as Amarrillis Caulfield as Tinker as No Face "Four Soldiers" as Sgt. Gallen as Pike as McBride as Amanda From a Whisper to a Scream is a dark and twisty anthology featuring Vincent Price in the framing story, supported by recognizable faces leading each of the four segments. Bill first knew of this film as The Offspring, and remarks that it’s an unusually mean-spirited anthology with a helluva cast. He’s also impressed that director Jeff Burr is able to land Vincent Price as the film’s centerpiece, even though it is Burr’s first directorial effort. Crystal enjoyed From a Whisper to a Scream, adding that it pushes boundaries and agreeing with Bill that it’s pretty hardcore in terms of punishment. “What other movie gives you incest, necrophilia, a zombie baby, and child murder?” asks Chad. Along with the nice twists that end each segment, he loves Vincent Price’s Tennessee accent and calls From a Whisper to a Scream a fun, fun movie. Jeff picked the movie after watching Severin’s new Tales of the Uncanny documentary about anthology horror films. For him, From a Whisper to a Scream had the feel of Night Gallery episodes but with far more graphic violence and endings that go one, or even two, steps further than what are found in the 1970s TV series. The Decades of Horror 1980s Grue-Crew all enjoyed the grizzly nature and twist endings of From a Whisper to a Scream. At the time of this writing, the film can be streamed on Amazon Prime, but unfortunately, the Scream Factory Blu-ray is currently out-of-print. 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 Screamers (1981), a US version of Sergio Martino’s Island of the Fishmen (1979). You won’t want to miss that one! /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/19026059

SEPARATION (2021) Review - Domestic Drama Meet Haunted House Ghost Story 05/04/2021

SAM & MATTIE MAKE A ZOMBIE MOVIE (2021) Review - Heartfelt, Inspiring, Must-See Documentary 05/03/2021

TOP 8 MUST-SEE HORROR MOVIES for MAY 2021 – Gruesome Guide 04/30/2021

TOP 8 MUST-SEE HORROR MOVIES for MAY 2021 – Gruesome Guide I am your host Doc Rotten and this is the GRUESOME GUIDE to Horror Movies for Month 2021. Back with me again are the scariest, goriest, bloodiest co-hosts on the ‘Net. Joining Doc is Vanessa, Podcasting Rock Star & International Cosplay Queen. 05/07 - Benny Loves You Jack, a man desperate to improve his life throws away his beloved childhood plush, Benny. It's a move that has disastrous consequences when Benny springs to life with deadly intentions. Director: Karl Holt Writer: Karl Holt Stars: Karl Holt, Claire Cartwright, George Collie 05/14 - Spiral: From the Book of Saw A criminal mastermind unleashes a twisted form of justice in Spiral, the terrifying new chapter from the book of Saw. Director: Darren Lynn Bousman Writers: Josh Stolberg, Pete Goldfinger Stars: Chris Rock, Samuel L. Jackson, Morgan David Jones 05/14 - The Djinn A mute boy is trapped in his apartment with a sinister monster when he makes a wish to fulfill his heart's greatest desire. Directors: David Charbonier, Justin Powell Writers: David Charbonier, Justin Powell Stars: Ezra Dewey, Rob Brownstein, Tevy Poe 05/21 - Army of the Dead (NETFLIX) Following a zombie outbreak in Las Vegas, a group of mercenaries takes the ultimate gamble, venturing into the quarantine zone to pull off the greatest heist ever attempted. Director: Zack Snyder Writers: Zack Snyder (screenplay by), Shay Hatten (screenplay by) Stars: Dave Bautista, Ella Purnell, Ana de la Reguera 05/21 - Seance Camille, a young woman who arrives at the Fairfield Academy following one of the student's untimely and violent death. Director: Simon Barrett Writer: Simon Barrett Stars: Suki Waterhouse, Madisen Beaty, Inanna Sarkis 05/27 - Skull: The Mask (SHUDDER) The feature film is an action-packed horror flick depicting a supernatural serial killer based on pre-Colombian mythology in a hunt for revenge in the metropolis of São Paulo. Directors: Armando Fonseca, Kapel Furman Writers: Armando Fonseca, Kapel Furman Stars: Tristan Aronovich, Natallia Rodrigues, David Wendefilm 05/28 - A Quiet Place Part II Following the events at home, the Abbott family now face the terrors of the outside world. Forced to venture into the unknown, they realize the creatures that hunt by sound are not the only threats lurking beyond the sand path. Director: John Krasinski Writers: Scott Beck (characters), John Krasinski Stars: Emily Blunt, Millicent Simmonds, Cillian Murphy 05/28 - Endangered Species ENDANGERED SPECIES is an intense, action-packed survival adventure about a wealthy American family who travels to the vast African wilderness of Kenya hoping for a dream vacation filled with excitement, bonding, and a chance to fix the growing rifts within their family. But when their safari vehicle is attacked by a rhino protecting her calf, the family is left stranded miles from help and their dream vacation turns into a nightmarish struggle for survival in a world where they are at the bottom of the food chain. Director: M.J. Bassett Writers: Isabel Bassett, M.J. Bassett Stars: Rebecca Romijn, Philip Winchester, Isabel Bassett /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/18901625

MORTAL KOMBAT (2021, HBOMAX) Hilariously Silly But Highly Entertaining Adaptation 04/28/2021

Torso (1973) – Episode 137 – Decades of Horror 1970s 04/26/2021

Torso (1973) – Episode 137 – Decades of Horror 1970s "Death is the keeper of secrets.” In other words, three can keep a secret if two are dead? Join your faithful Grue Crew - Doc Rotten, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr - as they check out exactly how many secrets are kept in (1973), Sergio Martino’s giallo all’italiana. Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 137 – Torso (1973) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! A string of appalling lust murders shocks the University of Perugia as a sadistic serial killer strangles to death beautiful college girls with a red and black scarf. IMDb Director: Writers: Sergio Martino, ; (dialogue: English version) (uncredited) Cast as Jane as Dani (Daniela) as Roberto as Franz as Stefano Vanzi as Gianni Tomasso, the street vendor as Katia as Ursula as Carol Peterson as Flo (Florence) Heineken as Peter as George as Inspector Martino as Uncle Nino Jeff sees several giallo tropes present in Torso and thinks the first hour seemed a bit pedestrian. During the last half-hour, however, the tension really ramped up. Though not a big giallo fan in general, Chad also thinks the first hour is a tough slog, but the third act more than makes up for it. The trailer for Torso is one of Bill’s favorites and he agrees the film’s tone flips about an hour into it. He also gives it credit for being pretty stylistic, especially for the time in which it is released. Doc, however, found himself rather surprised that he likes Torso as much as he does, citing its brutality, the switch in the main character, and the abundance of suspects as reasons why. The Decades of Horror 1970s Grue-Crew appreciate Torso, some more than others, but they all agree it is worth a watch, especially if you're a fan of giallo films. As of this writing, Torso is available to stream from Shudder and on physical media as a Special Edition Blu-ray from Arrow Video. 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 in their very flexible schedule will be Patrick (1978), chosen by Chad! Be sure to join us for that one. We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: leave us a message or leave a comment on the site or email the Decades of Horror 1970s podcast hosts at [email protected] /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/18862058

The Seventh Victim (1943) – Episode 97 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era 04/24/2021

The Seventh Victim (1943) – Episode 97 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era "I run to death, and death meets me as fast, and all my pleasures are like yesterday." Join this episode’s Grue-Crew - Whitney Collazo, Chad Hunt, Daphne Monary-Ernsdorff, Joseph Perry, and Jeff Mohr - as they journey once more to the dark world of Val Lewton with (1943). Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 97 – The Seventh Victim (1943) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! A woman in search of her missing sister uncovers a Satanic cult in New York's Greenwich Village, and finds that they may have something to do with her sibling's random disappearance. IMDb Director: Writers: , Cinematographer: Producer: Cast as Mary Gibson as Doctor Louis Judd as Jacqueline Gibson as Frances Fallon as Gregory Ward as Jason Hoag as Private Detective Irving August (uncredited) as Mr. Giacomo Romari as Mrs. Bella Romari as Natalie Cortez as Mr. Brun as Esther Redi as Mimi (uncredited) as Durk (uncredited) . as Leo (uncredited) as Paul Radeaux (uncredited) as Mildred Gilchrist (uncredited) as Conductor (uncredited) as Subway Passenger (uncredited) The fourth of nine budget “horror” films produced by Val Lewton for RKO Radio Pictures, The Seventh Victim falls squarely in the atmospheric subgenre of horror film noir. Joseph expresses his love for Val Lewton, film noir, and horror, calling The Seventh Victim a great combination of the three. Whitney appreciates stories with multiple relationships between characters who have more to offer than what is on the surface, and finds such a story in The Seventh Victim. The stunning visuals filled with shadow and unusual camera angles are what captured Daphne’s attention, and, of course, she loved seeing a younger version of the Beav’s dad (Hugh Beaumont). “Pure Lewton” is what Chad calls this amazing example of noir filmmaking, with it’s great mixture of horror and film noir style. Jeff loves how the story puts a naive and innocent main character in a world where everything seems cryptic and no one seems to say what they really mean. Of course, the Classic Era Grue-Crew gives The Seventh Victim a hearty recommendation. As of this writing, The Seventh Victim can be streamed from Shudder. Other Lewton-RKO films currently on Shudder are Cat People (1942), I Walked with a Zombie (1943), The Leopard Man (1943), Curse of the Cat People (1944), The Body Snatcher (1945), and Isle of the Dead (1945). If you’re interested, the Classic Era Grue Crew has covered two other Lewton produced films: Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror: The Classic Era records a new episode every two weeks. In the next episode, they will discuss a movie chosen by Chad, Island of Lost Souls (1932), based on H.G. Wells’ The Island of Dr. Moreau (1896). “Are we not men?” 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 site or email the Decades of Horror: The Classic Era podcast hosts at [email protected] To each of you from each of us, “Thank you so much for listening!” /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/18845972

THE NEW MUTANTS (2020, HBOMAX) Nightmares, Heroes, and Bears... Oh, My 04/21/2021

The Return of Swamp Thing (1989) – Episode 178 – Decades of Horror 1980s 04/19/2021

The Return of Swamp Thing (1989) – Episode 178 – Decades of Horror 1980s "God will pardon me. That's His job." Somehow, that seems unlikely. Join your faithful Grue-Crew - Crystal Cleveland, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr - as they look for the good in Jim Wynorski’s (1989). Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 178 – The Return of Swamp Thing (1989) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! In this tongue-in-cheek sequel, the benevolent bog creature falls for the vegetarian, plant-loving daughter of the evil scientist who created him. IMDb Director: Writers: (written by) & ; (Swamp Thing created by) & (as Berni Wrightson) Creature makeup creator: Cast as Anton Arcane as Abby Arcane as Dr. Lana Zurrell as Alec Holland / Swamp Thing as Gunn as Dr. Rochelle as Miss Poinsettia as Omar as Darryl as Sheriff Beaumont as Clyde as Gurdell as Leechman (as Chris Doyle) as Dr. Rochelle Mutation as Harry Dugan (as Anthony Sears) as Withered Chuck as Bob as Cockroach Bob as Conklin (as Tony Cecere) as Morty as Taxi Driver as Lab Technician as the voice of Gigi the Parrot, and creature vocal effects This “sequel” to Wes Craven’s original doesn’t measure up to that film or the comic source material. Even though he’s a big Swamp Thing fan and likes the Swamp Thing and creature designs by Carl Fullerton in this one, Chad says The Return of Swamp Thing suffers from superhero-itis, when everyone wants to do a superhero movie but not to good effect, especially when Swampie is not a superhero. According to Bill, once you accept The Return of Swamp Thing is an atrocity, you can enjoy it for its goofy 80s shenanigans. Crystal agrees it’s a horrible, awful movie but it can be entertaining if you just have fun with it and the creatures in Dr. Arkane’s menagerie. Based on the poster, Jeff assumed he was in for camp, good or bad, and he loved the Creedence Clearwater Revival music with the comic graphics in the intro. Your Decades of Horror 1980s Grue-Crew finds this one to be tough to recommend, but if you’re a Swamp Thing fan, you’ll want to check this one out. As of this writing, The Return of Swamp Thing is available for streaming on Amazon Prime and on a 2-disc Special Edition Blu-ray from Lightyear 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 Jeff, will be From a Whisper to a Scream (1987), a horror anthology from Jeff Burr, featuring Vincent Price in the framing story. You won’t want to miss that one! 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, on the website or email the Decades of Horror 1980s podcast hosts at [email protected] /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/18778541

[Review] Is JAKOB'S WIFE (2021, RLJE Films) the Best Vampire Movies of the Year? 04/14/2021

Eaten Alive (1976) – Episode 136 – Decades of Horror 1970s 04/12/2021

Eaten Alive (1976) – Episode 136 – Decades of Horror 1970s "Welcome to Starlight Hotel. Your room is reserved...Check-in...But never check out!” Well, they better have free breakfast and wi-fi. Join your faithful Grue Crew - Doc Rotten, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr - and as they check out the dwindling number of lodgers at the cut-rate hotel in Tobe Hooper’s Eaten Alive (1976). Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 136 – Eaten Alive (1976) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! A psychotic redneck, who owns a dilapidated hotel in rural East Texas, kills various people who upset him or his business, and he feeds their bodies to a large crocodile that he keeps as a pet in the swamp beside his hotel. IMDb Director: Writers: (adapted for the screen by) ; (written by) , Cinematographer: Cast as Judd as Harvey Wood as Miss Hattie as Faye as Roy as Angie as Buck as Lynette as Sheriff Martin as Clara Wood as Libby Wood Eaten Alive is not one of Tobe Hooper’s better films. Even so, the cast is filled with horror-cred: Marilyn Burns, William Finley, Robert Englund, Carolyn Jones, and Kyle Richards. Jeff loved the cast and is a big fan of Neville Brand’s work, but the crocodile was, at best, suspect. Chad really hated the film. Eaten Alive should be a good film but he wonders if big ideas and available resources were confined by the budget leaving the film with characters being weird for the sake of being weird. Bill reminds us that Tobe Hooper left before production ended and goes on to describe the story as having no narrative, William Finley as being off the wall, and the crocodile as terrible. Having said that, however, he also describes Eaten Alive as interesting in that some of the scenes are beautifully shot. Doc agrees with Chad that there seems to be a vision buried in this movie that doesn’t materialize, making it hard to watch as ideas fail to gel and in the end, it doesn’t work. Check this puppy out if you are a Tobe Hooper completist or if you want to see Neville Brand chew some scenery and see William Finley chew even more scenery. Eaten Alive is currently available to stream VOD and as physical media on Blu-ray discs from Arrow Video (2-disc Special Edition). 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 in their very flexible schedule will be Torso (1973), chosen by Bill! Be sure to join us for that one. We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: leave us a message or leave a comment on the site or email the Decades of Horror 1970s podcast hosts at [email protected] /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/18693005

The Bad Seed (1956) – Episode 96 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era 04/10/2021

The Bad Seed (1956) – Episode 96 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era "Swallow me a frog, but she's smart!" If you’re swallowing frogs, she’s definitely the smarter one. Join this episode’s Grue-Crew - Whitney Collazo, Chad Hunt, Daphne Monary-Ernsdorff, and Jeff Mohr - as they try to stay off the radar of (1956). Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 96 – The Bad Seed (1956) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! A housewife suspects that her seemingly perfect eight-year-old daughter is a heartless killer. IMDb Director: Writers: (screenplay), (1954 play), (1954 novel) Cinematographer: Selected Cast as Christine Penmark as Rhoda Penmark as Leroy Jessup as Hortense Daigle as Monica Breedlove as Col. Kenneth Penmark as Richard Bravo as Emory Wages as Reginald 'Reggie' Tasker as Claudia Fern (as Joan Croyden) as Henry Daigle as Woman in Dinner Party (uncredited) as Margie (uncredited) as Rhoda's Classmate (uncredited) The Bad Seed is Whitney’s pick. She remembers watching it as a child and being shocked at Rhoda’s, the title character’s, behavior. Now, however, she is intrigued by the conflict between the ideas of being born evil and learned behavior. Chad also saw The Bad Seed at a young age and recalls wondering why Rhoda was never disciplined. He has also come to love the movie and its nature vs. nurture concept. In Daphne’s view, The Bad Seed has a very creepy vibe and is populated with some super creepy characters. In particular, she gives praise to Henry Jones for his performance as Leroy. Jeff is impressed by the group of people involved in making The Bad Seed, including the lead actors, director, writers, cinematographer, and an excellent cast of supporting actors. The Bad Seed is unanimously recommended by the members of the Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Grue-Crew. At present, The Bad Seed is available to stream from several VOD services and as physical media on a Blu-ray disc from Warner Brothers. Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror: The Classic Era records a new episode every two weeks. In the next episode, they will discuss a movie chosen by Jeff: Val Lewton’s The Seventh Victim (1943). 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 site or email the Decades of Horror: The Classic Era podcast hosts at [email protected] To each of you from each of us, “Thank you so much for listening! /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/18673463

Dead Ringers (1988) – Episode 177 – Decades of Horror 1980s 04/05/2021

Dead Ringers (1988) – Episode 177 – Decades of Horror 1980s "Tell me about my uterus." It is a movie about twin gynecologists so that line is not near as weird as it sounds. … Okay, it’s still pretty weird. Join your faithful Grue-Crew - Crystal Cleveland, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr - as they encounter more Cronenberg-induced oddballery in (1988). Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 177 – Dead Ringers (1988) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! Twin gynecologists take full advantage of the fact that nobody can tell them apart until their relationship begins to deteriorate over a woman. IMDb Director: Writers: David Cronenberg, ; (from the novel, Twins, 1975, by) , Selected Cast as Beverly Mantle/Elliot Mantle and as young Beverly/Elliot as Claire Niveau as Cary as Danuta as Mimsy as Coral Dead Ringers is Crystal’s pick so it should come as no surprise that she loves the film. She thinks it’s beautifully shot, loves Jeremy Irons, and of course, don’t forget … Cronenberg! Bill also loves Jeremy Irons’ performance, going so far as to say he was robbed for not being at least nominated for an Academy Award. Appreciating Dead Ringers more every time he sees it, Chad identifies it as a squirm-inducing, psychological thriller and character study of twins. Jeff is also on the Jeremy Irons bandwagon, lauding his nuanced performance of the twins, but also appreciates Genevieve Bujold’s critical role as the catalyst to the twins’ downfalls. Of course, everyone else agrees with Crystal on how beautiful the cinematography and the production design are. Dead Ringers is worth a watch and even several rewatches. As of this writing, it is available for streaming on Amazon Prime and as physical media on a Blu-ray disc 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 Chad, will be The Return of Swamp Thing (1989). You won’t want to miss that one! 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, on the website or email the Decades of Horror 1980s podcast hosts at [email protected] /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/18609890

HORROR NEWS OF THE WEEK RETURNS - The Night House, The Suicide Squad, and Wellington Paranormal 04/02/2021

HORROR NEWS OF THE WEEK RETURNS - The Night House, The Suicide Squad, and Wellington Paranormal The Horror News Radio GrueCrew discusses the new trailer for the upcoming David Bruckner film THE NIGHT HOUSE. Rebecca Hall (Godzilla vs Kong) leads the cast. The Searchlight Picture film arrives July 16, 2021, and also features Sarah Goldberg (Barry, Elementary), Vondie Curtis Hall (DIE HARD 2, EVE’S BAYOU), Evan Jonigkeit (Togetherish, Sweetbitter), and Stacy Martin (VOX LUX, NYMPHOMANIAC). The plot follows Beth (Hall) after the sudden, tragic loss of her husband left alone to reside in the house he built for them. Soon she begins to discover the many secrets the house hides within its walls. What was her husband up to? THE SUICIDE SQUAD (2021) trailer is here! Hurray! James Gunn delivers the goods: Gore, Humor, and Giant Freakin' Kaiju Starfish!!! What's not to love? Seriously! This trailer looks incredible, and the GrueCrew are here to give you their impression of the fun to be had. The Suicide Squad is back, this time in the hands of gifted director James Gunn (Guardians of the Galaxy) with familiar faces and new ones as well. Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie), Rick Flagg (Joel Kinnaman), Boomerang (Jai Courtney), and Amanda Waller (Viola Davis) are now teaming up with Peacemaker (John Cena), Bloodsport (Idris Elba), King Shark (Sylvester Stallone), and more. And, ladies and gentlemen, presenting STARRO. Just you wait. The GrueCrew are excited to share the news that the New Zealand series WELLINGTON PARANORMAL from Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement is heading to the States to air on both the CW and HBOMAX. The show is a spin-off of WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS following two paranormal investigating cops seen in that film. Look for the previous two seasons and the upcoming third season to air on HBOMAX soon. Christopher and Vanessa step in to share the skinny on the series and what to expect. Look for HNR and the GrueCrew to cover the series once it comes available Stateside. /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/18583859

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TOP 8 MUST-SEE HORROR MOVIES for APRIL 2021 - Gruesome Guide 03/29/2021

TOP 8 MUST-SEE HORROR MOVIES for APRIL 2021 - Gruesome Guide I am your host Doc Rotten and this is the GRUESOME GUIDE to Horror Movies for Month 2021. Back with me again are the scariest, goriest, bloodiest co-hosts on the 'Net. Joining Doc is Vanessa, Podcasting Rock Star & International Cosplay Queen. TRAIN TO BUSAN PRESENTS: PENINSULA - 04/01/2021 Synopsis: A zombie virus has in the last 4 years spread to all of South Korea. 4 Koreans in HK sail thru the blockade to Incheon for USD20,000,000 on a truck. Director: Sang-ho Yeon Writer: Sang-ho Yeon, Ryu Yong-jae Cast: Dong-won Gang, Lee Jung-hyun, Re Lee THE UNHOLY - 04/02/2021 Synopsis: A hearing-impaired girl is visited by the Virgin Mary and can suddenly hear, speak, and heal the sick. As people flock to witness her miracles, terrifying events unfold. Are they the work of the Virgin Mary or something much more sinister? Director: Evan Spiliotopoulos Writer: Evan Spiliotopoulos, based on a book by James Herbert Cast: Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Cary Elwes, Katie Aselton THE BELIEVER - 04/02/2021 Synopsis: THE BELIEVERis the story of an out-of-work scientist facing mental deterioration who finds he may be battling his wife’s obsession with demonic activity. Lucas is an out-of-work nuclear scientist, struggles with tension in his marriage after his wife Violet mysteriously terminates her pregnancy without his consent. Director: Shan Serafin Writer: Shan Serafin Cast: Sophie Kargman (‘Violet’), Aidan Bristow (‘Lucas’), Billy Zane (‘Dr. Benedict’), Susan Wilder (‘Charlotte’), Lindsey Ginter (‘Gus’), and Robbie Goldstein (‘Old Man’). THEM - 04/09/2021 Synopsis: THEM is a limited anthology series that explores terror in America. The first season, 1950s-set COVENANT centers around a Black family who move from North Carolina to an all-white Los Angeles neighborhood during the period known as The Great Migration. The family’s idyllic home becomes ground zero where malevolent forces, next door and otherworldly, threaten to taunt, ravage and destroy them Creator: Little Marvin w/ Lena Waithe Writer: Little Marvin Cast: Alison Pill, Deborah Ayorinde, Ryan Kwanten, Shahadi Wright Joseph, Dale Dickey HELD - 04/09/2021 Synopsis: A couple's failing marriage is put to the test when they are held hostage in an isolated vacation rental by an unseen Voice that commands their every move. Director: Travis Cluff, Chris Lofing Writer: Jill Awbrey Cast: Jill Awbrey, Bart Johnson, Rez Kempton THE BANISHING - 04/15/2021 Synopsis: The Banishing tells the story of the most haunted house in England. In the 1930s, a young reverend, his wife, and daughter move into a manor with a horrifying secret. Director: Christopher Smith Writer: David Beton, Ray Bogdanovich, Dean Lines Cast: Jessica Brown Findlay, John Lynch, Sean Harris MORTAL KOMBAT - 04/16/2021 Synopsis: MMA fighter Cole Young seeks out Earth's greatest champions in order to stand against the enemies of Outworld in a high-stakes battle for the universe. Director: Simon McQuoid Writer: Greg Russo, Dave Callaham, Oren Uziel Based on: The Video Game by Ed Boon and John Tobias Cast: Jessica McNamee, Hiroyuki Sanada, Josh Lawson, Joe Taslim, Lewis Tan, Tadanobu Asano, Ludi Lin, Mechad Brooks JAKOB'S WIFE - 04/16/2021 Synopsis: Anne, married to a small-town Minister, feels her life has been shrinking over the past 30 years. Encountering "The Master" brings her a new sense of power and an appetite to live bolder. However, the change comes with a heavy body count. Director: Travis Stevens Writer: Kathy Charles, Mark Steensland, Travis Stevens Cast: Barbara Crampton, Larry Fessenden, Bonnie Aarons /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/18507956

Damien: Omen II (1978) – Episode 135 – Decades of Horror 1970s 03/29/2021

Damien: Omen II (1978) – Episode 135 – Decades of Horror 1970s "No! The Beast has no brother! Don't call me your brother!” What a mean thing to say to your brother! … er, cousin. … er, the antichrist? On second thought, maybe it’s not that mean. Join your faithful Grue Crew - Doc Rotten, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr - as they catch up with The Omen's Damien and find out what the incorrigible teen has been up to in (1978). Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 135 – Damien: Omen II (1978) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! Damien, the Antichrist, now about to turn thirteen years old, finally learns of his destiny under the guidance of an unholy disciple of Satan. Meanwhile, dark forces begin to eliminate all those who suspect the child's true identity. IMDb Directors: , (uncredited) Writers: , Mike Hodges; Harvey Bernhard (story), David Seltzer (based on characters created by) Producer: Cast as Richard Thorn as Ann Thorn as Damien Thorn as Paul Buher as Charles Warren as Bill Atherton as Aunt Marion as Sergeant Neff as Joan Hart as Mark Thorn as Pasarian (as Alan Arbus) as Murray as Dr. Kane as Teddy Damien: Omen II followed its predecessor, The Omen, by only two years but did not perform near as well at the box office. For Chad, the tone was completely different from The Omen, not having near the dangerous vibe, but it was still a fun watch with great kills. Bill found it to be better than he remembered and though it certainly doesn’t have the memorable imagery from the first one, it does have a great cast and some interesting political manipulations. Jeff also thinks Damien: Omen II is missing something found in The Omen and thought the music, though still by Jerry Goldsmith, fell short of setting the necessary mood. Damien: Omen II is Doc’s pick and he loves this movie! For him, the joy is in the preposterous kills and the excellent cast but he laments that you do not feel the presence of the Antichrist. As of this writing, Damien: Omen II is available to stream on Hulu and on Blu-ray as part of various packagings of The Omen Collection. The 1970s Grue-Crew (The Black Saint, Doc, and Jeff) covered The Omen (1976) in May 2017 on episode 50. You can check it out here: 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 in their very flexible schedule will be Tobe Hooper’s Eaten Alive (1976), chosen by Jeff! Be sure to join us for that one. We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: leave us a message or leave a comment on the site or email the Decades of Horror 1970s podcast hosts at [email protected] /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/18507908

Eyes Without a Face (1960) – Episode 95 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era 03/27/2021

Eyes Without a Face (1960) – Episode 95 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era "My face frightens me. My mask frightens me even more." Sometimes, someone else’s face frightens us the most. Join this episode’s Grue-Crew - Whitney Collazo, Chad Hunt, Daphne Monary-Ernsdorff, Jeff Mohr, and guest host Bill Mulligan - as they go transatlantic for Georges Franju’s stunning (1960). Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 95 – Eyes Without a Face (1960) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! An accident leaves a plastic surgeon’s daughter disfigured, and he goes to extremes to give her a new face. IMDb Director: Based on: Les Yeux sans visage (1959 novel by Jean Redon) Writers: Pierre Boileau & Thomas Narcejac (as ), , ; (dialogue) Cinematography by: , director of photography (as Eugen Shuftan) Music by: Cast as Doctor Génessier as Louise as Christiane Génessier as Jacques Vernon as Edna Grüber as Inspector Parot as Paulette Mérodon as An inspector as Forensic pathologist as The mother of the sick child (as Yvette Etievent) as Henri Tessot Eyes Without a Face is Daphne’s pick and though she had seen what has become an iconic image of Christiane’s face in the past, she had not viewed the film. Upon viewing, she found the film to be very graphic and unsettling and admits it will take more watches to fully digest. Whitney also had seen the artwork time and time again and finds it interesting that we discussed this film about a traumatized young woman on International Women’s Day. Eyes Without a Face contains one of the most shocking moments in films of the time, but according to Chad, it’s much more than that. He was completely drawn in by Scob’s captivating and heartbreaking performance. Bill announces that Eyes Without a Face is his favorite movie, describing it as one of the saddest and most poetic of films. The ending has always blown him away and he describes the last ten minutes as incredibly beautiful. Its the cinematography that wows Jeff with every scene showcasing meticulous shot construction, creating an almost otherworldly feel. Suffice it to say, your Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Grue-Crew have each vowed several rewatches of this film in their near and distant futures. Currently, Eyes Without a Face is available to stream on HBOmax and The Criterion Channel and on a Blu-ray disc from the Criterion Collection. Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror: The Classic Era records a new episode every two weeks. In the next episode, they will discuss a movie chosen by Whitney, The Bad Seed (1956). 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 site or email the Decades of Horror: The Classic Era podcast hosts at [email protected] To each of you from each of us, “Thank you so much for listening!” /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/18490835

Cannibal Holocaust (1980) – Episode 176 – Decades of Horror 1980s 03/22/2021

Cannibal Holocaust (1980) – Episode 176 – Decades of Horror 1980s "I wonder who the real cannibals are." Are there faux cannibals? Join your faithful Grue-Crew - Crystal Cleveland, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr - as they, maybe not so wisely, take on (1980), the film often referred to as the most controversial movie ever made. Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 176 – Cannibal Holocaust (1980) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! Harold Monroe, an anthropologist from New York University, leads a rescue team into the Amazon rainforest to locate a crew of filmmakers. The crew had gone missing while filming a documentary on local cannibal tribes. When the rescue team is only able to recover the crew's lost cans of film, an American television station wishes to broadcast the footage as a sensationalized television special. Upon viewing the reels, Monroe is appalled by the team's actions and objects to the station's intent to air the documentary. IMDb Director: Writer: (story and screenplay), (additional dialogue: Italian version) Cast as Professor Harold Monroe (billed as Gabriel Yorke) as Alan Yates (billed as Luca Giorgio Barbareschi) as Mark Tomaso as Faye Daniels as Jack Anders as Chaco Losojos as Undetermined Role as Executive (billed as Pio Di Savoia) as 2nd Executive as Undetermined Role as TV Interviewer (uncredited) as Mr. Yates (uncredited) Ruggero Deodato as Man on University Campus (uncredited) Bill chose Cannibal Holocaust as the 1970s Grue-Crew’s viewing “pleasure” for this episode even though he doesn’t like the film. In fact, there’s a lot he despises about the movie, but he also thinks it’s a brilliant masterpiece and there are parts of him that love it, it’s so manipulative. It frightened the hell out of Chad, and not in a good way. He knew the animal deaths were real which made him question whether or not the violence to humans was real. It’s a very difficult watch for him, although he understands its importance and influence on other filmmakers. Crystal is not bothered by the gore in Cannibal Holocaust. She adds that although no one can justify the making of Cannibal Holocaust, it can be put into context. The music was very unsettling for Jeff, making the film that much more disturbing. What bothered him the most was the relish with which the characters slaughter animals and assault the indigenous people. Cannibal Holocaust is not for everyone, or even, not for most people. It is, however, very influential and is one of the earliest movies to incorporate a found footage concept. If you insist on seeing Cannibal Holocaust, it is currently streaming on Shudder and is available on Blu-ray from Grindhouse Releasing. 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 David Cronenberg’s Dead Ringers (1988). You won’t want to miss that one! 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, on the website or email the Decades of Horror 1980s podcast hosts at [email protected] /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/18419270

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Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (1974) – Episode 134 – Decades of Horror 1970s 03/15/2021

Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (1974) – Episode 134 – Decades of Horror 1970s "When the red moon sets and the sun rises in the West, two monsters will appear to save the people.” But first, you have to listen to the song. Join your faithful Grue Crew - Doc Rotten, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr - and as they try to keep the aliens, monsters, and good guys straight, while learning a few wrestling moves on the side, in the kaiju romp from Toho known as (1974). Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 134 – Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (1974) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! Ape-like aliens build a robotic Godzilla to destroy Japan, and the true Godzilla may not be powerful enough to destroy it. IMDb Director: Writers: Jun Fukuda, (as Hiroyasu Yamamura) Story by: , Selected Cast: as Keisuke Shimizu as Masahiko Shimizu as Professor Hideto Miyajima as Professor Wagura as Saeko Kanagusuku as Ikuko Miyajima as Kuronuma, Black Hole Alien Leader as Nanbara, Interpol Agent as Tamura, Interpol Agent as Nami Kunigami, the Azumi Royal Family Princess (as Barbara Lynn) as Tengan Kunigami, the Azumi Royal Family High Priest as Yanagawa, Alien Agent #1 as Ship Captain as Godzilla as Mechagodzilla as Anguirus / King Shîsâ (as Momoru Kusumi) It’s Chad’s pick this episode and he first learned of Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla from a trailer he saw while watching Sanford and Son and he immediately knew he had to see it, even if he had to walk uphill both ways the three miles to the theater. He is a big fan of The Six Million Dollar Man and thought Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla was the best thing he’d ever seen. Even now, he had a blast watching the movie despite its cheese factor. Bill, a huge kaiju fan, has always liked Mechagodzilla and its Swiss Army knife arsenal of weaponry. As always, Jeff is playing catch up with the rest of the 70s Grue-Crew when it comes to kaiju, but he loved the explosions! They “blowed” up stuff real good! Doc is also a lover of kaiju and monster films and was gaga over the four monsters in this one - the title characters, Anguirus, and King Shisa - and the wrestling moves the monsters utilize. Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla gets a big thumbs up from the 70s Grue-Crew! (Don’t they all?) The film is currently available for streaming on HBOmax and The Criterion Channel, and on Blu-ray disc in the Godzilla: The Showa-Era Films, 1954–1975 Box Set from Criterion. 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 in their very flexible schedule will be Damien: Omen II (1978), chosen by Doc! Be sure to join us for that one. We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: leave us a message or leave a comment on the site or email the Decades of Horror 1970s podcast hosts at [email protected] /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/18335762

Planet of the Vampires (1965) – Episode 94 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era 03/13/2021

Planet of the Vampires (1965) – Episode 94 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era "A captain should not be afraid and I confess now to whoever may hear this, that today, now, I am experiencing fear." Did you hear him? Join this episode’s Grue-Crew - Whitney Collazo, Chad Hunt, Daphne Monary-Ernsdorff, Jeff Mohr, and guest host Bill Mulligan - as they go interstellar with a trip to Mario Bava’s (1965). Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 94 – Planet of the Vampires (1965) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! After landing on a mysterious planet, a team of astronauts begin to turn on each other, swayed by the uncertain influence of the planet and its strange inhabitants. IMDb Director: Writers: Based on: (story "One Night of 21 Hours") Screen story by: Screenplay: Ib Melchior, , , Mario Bava, , English version: Ib Melchior, Assistant to the director: Cast as Captain Mark Markary as Sanya as Wess Wescant as Tiona as Bert (Garr in the Italian version) as Keir as Brad (Mud) as Toby Markary (Wan) as Eldon as Carter (Dervy) as Captain Sallis (Nordeg) as Dr. Karan Planet of the Vampires, directed by Mario Bava, is a creative science fiction/horror movie made on a shoestring budget. Chad chose this one for our viewing pleasure and he is really taken by Bava’s use of color and at how influential Planet of the Vampires is on later films. When the skeletal creatures were found in the crashed ship, Whitney was disappointed she didn’t see more of them later in the film but found Planet of the Vampires to be very beautiful. Daphne loved the suit designs and lush atmosphere, finding it to be a more complicated story than most 1960s science fiction. Bill, whose favorite director is Mario Bava, loved the old-school tricks Bava uses to create an alien world out of smoke, mirrors, colored lights, and forced perspective. This episode’s Grue-Crew definitely think Grue-Believers should check this one out! At the time of this writing, Planet of the Vampires is available for streaming on Amazon Prime. Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror: The Classic Era records a new episode every two weeks. In the next episode, they will discuss a movie chosen by Daphne which will be Eyes Without a Face (1960). 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 site or email the Decades of Horror: The Classic Era podcast hosts at [email protected] To each of you from each of us, “Thank you so much for listening!” /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/18308846

The Church (1989) – Episode 175 – Decades of Horror 1980s 03/08/2021

The Church (1989) – Episode 175 – Decades of Horror 1980s "Gah! I hate that kind of talking and you know it. Why can't you grow old gracefully you old cow.!" Don’t worry. Heinrich’s wife soon finds a better use for his head than coming up with lines like that. Join your faithful Grue-Crew - Crystal Cleveland, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr - as they go to church, only to find the oversexed goat demon in Michele Soavi’s (1989). Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 175 – The Church (1989) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! An old Gothic cathedral, built over a mass grave, develops strange powers which trap a number of people inside with ghosts from a 12th Century massacre seeking to resurrect an ancient demon from the bowels of the Earth. IMDb Director: Writers: , MIchele Soavi, Music by: , , (from Goblin) Cast as Father Gus as Evan as Lotte as Lisa as Hermann, the Sacristan as Reverend Dominic as The Bishop as Heinrich as Heinrich's Wife as Miss Brückner as The Architect Michele Soavi as Police officer The Church, directed by Michele Soavi and produced by Dario Argento, is Jeff’s pick. The first time he watched The Church, the opening scenes gave him a definite Monty Python and the Holy Grail vibe. Once he got that connection out of his head, he was impressed with the detailed sets, inventive and gruesome kills, and could see the Argento influence in the colored light bathing and radiating up from the underground tomb. Chad loved the effects and adds that The Church is a creepy-ass, satanic/demonic-type, Italian horror film that still holds up and one that he can keep watching. Crystal is a bit sad that this is the first time she’s seen The Church. She loves some of the shots and thinks the music is fantastic. Predicting subsequent viewings will elevate the film in his estimation, Bil loves the imagery of the goat demon and the angel wrapping a woman in its wings. For him, The Church fits somewhere on a scale between Fulci on one end and Argento on the other. Your loyal Decades of Horror 1980s Grue Crew deems The Church a worthwhile watch! Sometimes referred to as Demons 3 (don’t let Soavi hear you call it that), is an ambitious film that hits on some levels and not on others. And please! Don’t think too hard about the plot. At the time of this writing, the film is available for streaming on Amazon Prime and as a Blu-ray disc from Doppelganger Releasing. 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 the infamous Cannibal Holocaust (1980). You won’t want to miss that one! 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, on the website or email the Decades of Horror 1980s podcast hosts at [email protected] /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/18232025

Shock (1977) – Episode 133 – Decades of Horror 1970s 03/01/2021

Shock (1977) – Episode 133 – Decades of Horror 1970s "Marco!” How many of you responded with, “Polo?” Join your faithful Grue Crew - Doc Rotten, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr - as they have a nice visit with Mario Bava and Daria Nicolodi in (1977), where nobody says, “Polo.” Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 133 – Shock (1977) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! A couple is terrorized in their new house haunted by the vengeful ghost of the woman's former husband, who possesses their young son. IMDb Directors: , (uncredited) Writers: Lamberto Bava, (as Francesco Barbieri), , Selected Cast: as Dora Baldini as Bruno Baldini as Marco as Dr. Aldo Spidini as Carlo (uncredited) This one is Bill’s pick and even though he is a super Bava-fan, it slipped by him for a while due to the title change from Shock to Beyond the Door II. When he eventually viewed it, he realized it was missing Bava’s bold use of colors but still contained impressive small touches that identified the film as his, even with a minuscule budget and a small cast. Chad enjoyed Shock, especially the Bava moments, but laments it being his last film, wishing the director had gone out on a higher note. For Jeff, this is definitely Daria Nicolodi’s film and the last 15-20 minutes of bizarreness made it all worthwhile. Doc, while pointing out its unevenness, goes on to say Shock is definitely for Bava fans and fans of drive-in movies with the film playing like the third movie on a drive-in bill. You Bava completists and 70s drive-in movie fans out there need to check out Shock. At the time of this writing, the film is available for streaming from Shudder and Amazon Prime. 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 in their very flexible schedule will be Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (1974), chosen by Chad! Be sure to join us for some Kaiju fun. We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: leave us a message or leave a comment on the site or email the Decades of Horror 1970s podcast hosts at [email protected] /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/18138704

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