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THE SLUMBER PARTY MASSACRE (1982) - Episode 313 - Decades of Horror 1980s 06/22/2026

SATAN'S SCHOOL FOR GIRLS (1973) - Episode 269 - Decades of Horror 1970s 06/17/2026

THE VAMPIRE AND THE BALLERINA (1960) - Episode 230 - Decades of Horror: The Classic Era 06/13/2026

TETSUO: THE IRON MAN (1989) – Episode 312 – Decades of Horror 1980s 06/08/2026

BABA YAGA (1973) – Episode 268 – Decades of Horror 1970s 06/03/2026

EVIL SPAWN (1987) - Episode 311 - Decades of Horror 1980s 05/25/2026

EVIL SPAWN (1987) - Episode 311 - Decades of Horror 1980s The Grue-Crew settle in to review EVIL SPAWN (1987) with special guest host Ralph Miller, who has a very special relationship with the movie. Written and directed by Kenneth J. Hall, the film features Bobbie Bresee as Lynn Roman facing an monstrous change and an aggressive appetite. Check the review to find out more. EVIL SPAWN (1987) Episode 311 - Decades of Horror 1980s Quote: "This sounds like something out of a bad science fiction film." - Lynn Synopsis: A scientist is using Microbes in experiments but dies before the work is finished. An aging actress injects herself the serum and the bacterium transforms her into a hideous bug alien resulting in an attrition problem among her detractors. Evil Spawn is also know as A Semente do Mal (BRA, The Seed of Evil); Metamorphosis (UK/Australia, Video Title); Engendro satánico (MEX, Satanic Spawn/Abomination); Złowieszcze nasienie (POL, Ominous Seed); Alien Within (Alternative Title); Alive by Night (Alternative Title); Deadly Sting (Alternative Title). Written and directed by Kenneth J. Hall Cast: Bobbie Bresee as Lynn Roman, Drew Godderis as Ross Anderson, John Terrence as Brent, Dawn Wildsmith as Evelyn Avery (credited as Donna Shock), Fox Harris as Harry (credited as Jerry Fox), Pamela Gilbert as Elaine, John Carradine as Dr. Emil Zeitman, Mark Anthony as Mark Randall, Leslie Eve as Tracy, Chis Kobin as Will, Sue Mashaw as Betty, Gary J. Levinson as Dr. Arnold Leibowitz, Michael Deak as Det. Samanski, Roger McCoin as Bordona, Forrest J. Ackerman as Pool Guy Every two weeks, Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1980s podcast will cover another horror film from the that decade. Next up, we tackle one chosen by Bill - TETSUO: THE IRON MAN (1989); d. Shinya Tsukamoto, Make sure you join us for that one. Make sure you join us for that one.! We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans – so leave us a message or comment on the Gruesome Magazine Youtube channel, on the Gruesome Magazine website, or email the Decades of Horror 1980s podcast hosts at feedback@gruesomemagazine.com. /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/41413885

ALUCARDA (1977) – Episode 267 – Decades of Horror 1970s 05/20/2026

THE FLESH EATERS (1964) – Episode 229 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era 05/16/2026

THE FLESH EATERS (1964) – Episode 229 – Decades of Horror: The Classic Era “Do you understand what this means? These things want flesh, any kind of flesh. And once they sense it, they’ll eat their way through anything that comes between them and their meat.” Okay, okay. Ich verstehe! Join this episode’s Grue-Crew – Bill Mulligan, Daphne Monary-Ernsdorff, Doc Rotten, Chad Hunt, and Jeff Mohr – as they take in (1964), the low-budget cult classic from a one-time director and a screenplay written by a comic book legend. Decades of Horror: The Classic Era Episode 229 – The Flesh Eaters (1964) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! https://youtube.com/gruesomemagazine ANNOUNCEMENT 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! Available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, Online Website. Across All OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop. ; ; Synopsis: An alcoholic actress, her personal assistant, and their pilot are downed on a secluded isle, by bad weather & mechanical problems, where a renegade Nazi scientist is using ocean life to develop a solvent for human flesh. The tiny flesh-eating sea critters that result certainly give our heroes a run for their money – and lives. Director: Writer: Producers: Jack Curtis (producer), Arnold Drake (producer), (producer) (credited as Terry Curtis), (associate producer) Cinematographer: , Jack Curtis Selected Cast: as Prof. Peter Bartell as Grant Murdoch as Jan Letterman as Laura Winters as Omar as Matt as Jim as Radio Operator as Ann as Freddy Miller Jack Curtis as Radio Deejay (voice) (uncredited) Arnold Drake as Pete’s Beat Singer (voice) (uncredited) The Grue-Crew dive into the cult classic, gore-filled, B&W, creature feature The Flesh Eaters (1964) from director Jack Curtis. The plot is simple: our protagonists crash land on a (nearly) deserted island where a mad scientist is up to no good. The effects are simple yet effective… and surprisingly gory, featuring memorable, gruesome scenes. The monsters? They start off as a small flesh-eating colony of shiny beasts, but later grow into giant threats. The mad scientist? His motivation is simple: greed. Is The Flesh Eaters worth a watch? You bet it is. Check out what the crew has to say about it. 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 Hammer’s The Quatermass Xperiment (1955), directed by Val Guest and featuring Brian Donlevy, Jack Warner, and a stunning performance by Richard Wordsworth. Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy, oh boy! The Crew is excited. They want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: leave them a message or leave a comment on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel, the website, or email the Decades of Horror: The Classic Era podcast hosts at feedback@gruesomemagazine.com To each of you from each of them, “Thank you so much for watching and listening!” /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/41314885

BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA (1986) - Episode 310 - Decades of Horror 1980s 05/11/2026

DON'T TORTURE A DUCKLING (1972) - Episode 266 - Decades of Horror 1970s 05/06/2026

THE BOOGIE MAN WILL GET YOU (1942) - Episode 228 - Decades of Horror: The Classic Era 05/02/2026

THE PROWLER (1981) - Episode 309 - Decade of Horror 1980s 04/27/2026

THE WITCH WHO CAME FROM THE SEA (1976) - Episode 265 - Decades of Horror 1970s 04/22/2026

THE LEOPARD MAN (1943) – Episode 227 – Decades of Horror The Classic Era 04/21/2026

FORBIDDEN WORLD (1982) – Episode 308 – Decades of Horror 1980s 04/13/2026

THE AMITYVILLE HORROR (1979) - Episode 264 - Decades of Horror 1970s 04/08/2026

THE AMITYVILLE HORROR (1979) - Episode 264 - Decades of Horror 1970s The Grue-Crew head to New Jersey to visit THE AMITYVILLE HORROR (1979), directed by Stuart Rosenberg. The cast includes James Brolin, Margot Kidder, Rod Steiger, Don Stroud, Murray Hamilton, and Natasha Ryan. Based on a "true story" and the best-selling novel by Jay Anson, the movie cements the Amityville house with its eerily lit pair of attic windows into horror film history. When people think of haunted houses, they most likely think of this house - even to this day decades later. Despite it feeling somewhat tame today, The Amityville Horror frightened audiences world wide to the tune of $86 million and influenced horror movies that followed. The iconic tagline on the brilliantly designed poster - "For God's Sake, Get Out!" is still recognized (and parodied) by movie fans. Check out what the Grue-Crew make of The Amityville Horror (1979) as they share their first reactions, dive into the cast of characters, and explore the promotions, crew, and the Amityville house itself. Enjoy! THE AMITYVILLE HORROR (1979) Episode 264 - Decades of Horror 1970s Quote: "The house is doing things, windows open by themselves, a room full of flies at the wrong time of the year. You saw what happened to Greg's hand. Last night the front door was ripped off its hinges, from the inside." - George Lutz (James Brolin) Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! Next up for Decades of Horror 1970s is a pick from Chad, The Witch Who Came from the Sea (1976). See you there! We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: leave them a message or leave a comment on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel, the website, or email the Decades of Horror: The Classic Era podcast hosts at feedback@gruesomemagazine.com To each of you from each of us, “Thank you so much for watching and listening!” /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/40772425

THE MAGNETIC MONSTER (1953) – Episode 226 – Decades of Horror The Classic Era 04/04/2026

THE MAGNETIC MONSTER (1953) – Episode 226 – Decades of Horror The Classic Era The Grue-Crew return to the 1950s to battle the fear of the atom bomb with the better than you'd expect, often overlooked THE MAGNETIC MONSTER (1953), directed by Curt Siodmak and Herbert L. Strock (uncredited). The cast includes Richard Carlson, King Donovan, Jean Byron, Harry Ellerbe, Leo Britt, Leonard Mudie, and Byron Foulger. And Strother Martin appears briefly in one scene as an airliner co-pilot. The film also incorporates scenes from a 1934 German movie GOLD. While it doesn't feature a "Monster" in typical terms, the threat of the Magnetic Monster is no less formable. Check this one out. Enjoy! THE MAGNETIC MONSTER (1953) Episode 226 - Decades of Horror The Classic Era Synopsis: The Office of Scientific Investigation sends A-Men agents to investigate reports of unusual magnetic activity in various communities. Quote: "It's hungry! It has to be fed constantly - or it will reach out its magnetic arm and grab at anything within its reach and kill it. It's monstrous, Stewart, monstrous. It grows bigger and bigger!" Director: Curt Siodmak, Herbert L. Strock (uncredited) Writer: Curt Siodmak, Ivan Tors Cast: Richard Carlson, King Donovan, Jean Byron, Harry Ellerbe, Leo Britt, Leonard Mudie, Byron Foulger, Strother Martin appears briefly in one scene as an airliner co-pilot Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! Next up for Decades of Horror The Classic Era is a terrific pick from the returning host, Jeff Mohr, The Leopard Man (1943)! See you there! We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: leave them a message or leave a comment on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel, the website, or email the Decades of Horror: The Classic Era podcast hosts at feedback@gruesomemagazine.com To each of you from each of us, “Thank you so much for watching and listening!” /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/40731250

HELLO MARY LOU PROM NIGHT II (1987) – Episode 307 – Decades of Horror 1980s 03/30/2026

KISS MEETS THE PHANTOM OF THE PARK (1978) - Episode 263 - Decades of Horror 1970s 03/26/2026

THE PIT AND THE PENDULUM (1961) - Episode 225 - Decades of Horror The Classic Era 03/21/2026

THE PIT AND THE PENDULUM (1961) - Episode 225 - Decades of Horror The Classic Era The Classic Era Grue-Crew tackle another of the Corman-Poe-Price series of horror movies, THE PIT AND THE PENDULUM (1961). Roger Corman hones his talent with this one with a solid, expertly crafted direction. Richard Matheson provide a richly entwined adaptation of Poe. And Vince Price is... well, Vincent Price at his best. His portrayal of Nicolas Medina's decent into madness is an example of what Price does best. Incredible, chef's kiss. And Barbara Steele is flawless. The Crew is joined by Crystal Cleveland from Decades of Horror 1980s, making her Classic Era debut. Enjoy! THE PIT AND THE PENDULUM (1961) Episode 225 - Decades of Horror The Classic Era Synopsis: "In the sixteenth century, Francis Barnard travels to Spain to clarify the strange circumstances of his sister's death after she had married the son of a cruel Spanish Inquisitor." - IMDb Quote: "I will tell you where you are. You are about to enter hell, Bartholomew. Hell! The Netherworld. The infernal region. The abode of the damned. The place of torment. Pandemonium. "Abbadon, "Tophet", "Gehenna". "Naraka", the Pit! And the Pendulum." - Sebastian/Nicholas Medina (Vincent Price) Director: Roger Corman Writer: Richard Matheson, from a story by Edgar Allan Poe Cinematographer: Floyd Crosby Selected Cast: Vincent Price, John Kerr, Barbara Steele, Luana Anders, Antony Carbone Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! And click the alert to get notified of new content! Next up for Decades of Horror The Classic Era is an interesting pick from Chad: THE MAGNETIC MONSTER (1953)! See you there! We want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans: leave them a message or leave a comment on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel, the website, or email the Decades of Horror: The Classic Era podcast hosts at feedback@gruesomemagazine.com To each of you from each of us, “Thank you so much for watching and listening!” /episode/index/show/docrotten/id/40567475